Chapter 532: Swapping the Fake for the Fake

Chapter 532: Swapping the Fake for the Fake

Shocking! A certain young man and a certain young lady actually did this kind of thing secretly!

This headline could make it to the front pages of newspapers and definitely become a sensation.

Of course, what this couple was sneakily up to wasn’t anything scandalous, but rather, a covert infiltration into the City Lord’s Mansion.

Things went surprisingly well; they managed to breach the city lord’s estate.

Currently, they were acting as servants within the mansion, starting off doing some servile tasks.

Entering as new servants to attend to the princess was quite challenging, but thanks to a shortcut, they got their chance.

“Luo Xiaoxue, what are you up to?”

Noticing Lin Nuo making a move, Luo Xiaoxue curiously asked.

“Counter-surveillance.”

Since the princess had been attacked before, it’s likely they would be cautious and set up spiritual awareness for detection.

But for Lin Nuo, this little bit of spiritual awareness was no problem.

He had a spiritual signal jammer on hand, easily nullifying their spiritual detection.

Then he dispersed any potential observers to ensure their mission proceeded smoothly.

Now, it was a matter of getting close to the false princess’s quarters.

The time for the princess to discuss matters with the rebels was fast approaching; they needed to swap the princess before she departed.

As they neared the quarters, they spotted two burly guards stationed outside, their sharp gazes exuding a fierce aura.

Upon seeing Lin Nuo and Luo Xiaoxue approach, they interrogated sternly:

“What are you doing here?”

Lin Nuo halted and said respectfully:

“Brothers, I am Li Tianxiu, and this is my cousin Li Yiyi. We’re servants sent to deliver meals to the princess.”

“Attending to the princess? We don’t recognize you two from before.”

The two muscle-bound men were suspicious, having remembered the servants who’d come before; suddenly seeing two new faces raised their alertness.

“It’s like this — our two colleagues had urgent matters and arranged for us to come in their place. We have the mansion’s authorization documents.”

Lin Nuo showed them his permit along with the supervisor’s seal, all legitimate and above board.

“You two have worked hard, and we brought you some food as well. Please enjoy.”

Lin Nuo proffered a platter filled with delicious-looking dishes, aromatic and mouthwatering — even the children nearby were drooling.

To be honest, the two guards were indeed hungry, and the dishes tempted them beyond measure.

But before they could dig in, they had to go through a process: a poison check.

Not only did they have to check their own food, but they also had to inspect the princess’s fare.

Using a standard poison-testing needle, they would wait a while to see the needle’s color change to determine toxicity.

No poison detected.

“Brothers, please be cautious; the food is safe for consumption.”

Lin Nuo continued to speak in a respectful manner.

While disguising themselves, Lin Nuo had completely shed his previous haughty and cold demeanor, adopting the posture and tone befitting of a servant, maintaining an attitude of utmost respect, never showing a hint of disdain.

A good villain is also an excellent actor.

With many alias, each distinct from the next, he is indeed a true master.

In Luo Xiaoxue’s eyes, Lin Nuo’s ability to adapt was impressive; he could usually be cold and aloof, yet when disguised as a servant, he flawlessly embodied that role.

Remembering how she often disguised herself for secret visits, she realized that she still needed to keep in mind her identity as a princess, at times unwilling to lower herself.

Thus, Lin Nuo became her example; she needed to refine and enhance herself not just in martial arts but also in learning to humble herself occasionally.

“Then can we enter?”

“Mm, go in.”

They were let through, and Lin Nuo gave Luo Xiaoxue a signal, before they proceeded at a measured pace.

However, one of the guards suddenly shouted:

“Hold on!”

At the shout, Lin Nuo and Luo Xiaoxue froze; Luo Xiaoxue had just relaxed, but this shout made her tense up again.

As for Lin Nuo, he was calm and collected.

“Is there something else, brother?”

Lin Nuo continued to inquire respectfully.

One of the burly guards stepped up, picking up the chopsticks and spoon from the platter, inspecting them thoroughly.

But finding nothing amiss, they waved their hands dismissively.

“All clear, you can go.”

“Good.”

With confirmation that they were safe, Lin Nuo and the others continued toward the princess’s room.

Luo Xiaoxue breathed a sigh of relief — they hadn’t been detected.

So they knocked on the door, and soon a veiled lady answered.

They couldn’t see her features, but Luo Xiaoxue could tell this wasn’t her confidant Han Xiao.

“Your Highness, the dishes are ready. Please enjoy your meal.”

“Mm, good, bring them in.”

The lady replied, and thus, Lin Nuo and Luo Xiaoxue entered.

Outside, the guards, feeling hungry, took a seat on a stone bench, placing the food platter on a stone table to eat, though they were still watching the princess’s room cautiously.

Inside, Lin Nuo smirked coldly, and just then, the chopsticks in the hands of the two guards outside suddenly emitted a puff of mysterious smoke.

Gradually, they began to feel drowsy, succumbing to sleep.

Luo Xiaoxue hurriedly closed the door, while Lin Nuo swiftly covered the false princess’s face with a cloth laced with sleeping powder, soon rendering her unconscious.

“Alright, success.”

Lin Nuo clapped his hands, nibbling on a piece of meat as a reward for himself.

The dishes for the princess were indeed quite good — he might as well indulge.

While the food was safe, there was an issue with the chopsticks; the two guards outside had been wary but failed to uncover the plot, leading to their unfortunate slumber.

“Who is she?”

Lin Nuo lifted the veiled woman’s fabric, revealing a stranger.

“Don’t recognize her.”

Lin Nuo pulled out his knife, but Luo Xiaoxue quickly intervened:

“Lin Nuo, must you kill her? Perhaps she’s just been forced into this?”

“What are you thinking? Is she worth my effort to kill? I’m just peeling a fruit.”

And with that, Lin Nuo began to peel the fruit, already having dealt with the real princess; he couldn’t be bothered with this impostor.

Without any royal temperament, she was clearly here to fill in; besides, Luo Xiaoxue was cautious, and the false princess hadn’t even questioned her upon opening the door. Unacceptable!

“Alright, hurry and change your clothes.”

Lin Nuo said, finishing peeling the fruit and taking a bite.

Not bad.

“Mm, just don’t peek,” Luo Xiaoxue whispered.

“I won’t peek.”

“Mm, that’s good. Actually, I just need to take off her clothes; you just need to not peek. As for me changing, I don’t mind if you take a look.”

“What?”

Luo Xiaoxue’s last words came out so quietly they were barely heard.

“What was that last part?”

“Nothing, just change your clothes; you go outside.”

“Got it.”

Lin Nuo stepped outside to keep watch, and soon after, Luo Xiaoxue had finished changing and opened the door.

She was adorned in a light pink dress, a sheer white veil draped over her shoulders, her long hair elegantly tied with a light purple ribbon, exuding an air of royal elegance.

Not bad; her grace might not match the real princess, but it was still quite presentable.