latelenovela Chapter 236 Disguise
Chapter 236 Disguise
"Luckily, the old man prepared some things for himself, saying that I would use them in the future. Indeed, experience is the best teacher!"
As Dongfang Wan'er muttered to herself, she rummaged through her spatial storage for what she needed, a hint of relief in her eyes.
She picked up various bottles and jars and some strange props, and began to carefully tinker with them on her face.
Her expression was focused and serious, her fingers working nimbly. First, she applied some special ointment to her face, gently massaging it to spread it evenly. Then, she skillfully used some shaping tools to make subtle adjustments to her facial contours.
Then, she picked up a white wig, carefully combed it, and then put it on her head and adjusted its position.
In no time, when Dongfang Wan'er reappeared at the door of the room, she had transformed into an inconspicuous old woman.
Her face was covered with wrinkles, her skin was loose and sagging, her eyes had become cloudy and dim, her body was slightly hunched, and she walked with a dragging gait, looking very old and frail.
"You...you...you are Dongfang Wan'er!"
Ye Jinghao stared wide-eyed at the person in front of him, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
The old woman in front of them had absolutely nothing to do with that stunningly beautiful face. No wonder Dongfang Wan'er said she was sure she had a way to get out.
"Ahem, yes..."
When Dongfang Wan'er spoke, her voice was low and hoarse, like the sound of an old bellows being pulled, or like the voice of a weathered old woman struggling to speak. This was the effect of her secret medicine, which could subtly change the timbre and tone of her voice.
"My goodness, Wan'er, you are truly an extraordinary woman!"
Ye Jinghao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his eyes revealing respect and appreciation.
"Hey, get me a walking stick, I'm leaving the city right away!"
Without any delay, Dongfang Wan'er went straight to the point. Her heart was filled with anxiety, and she only wanted to embark on the journey to find her relatives and friends as soon as possible.
“But it’s already dark!” Ye Jinghao frowned, his face full of disapproval, his eyes filled with worry as he tried to persuade Dongfang Wan’er to change her mind.
“The longer you stay, the more danger you face! Besides, there's still no news of Ye Jiuchen or my grandfather. I'm very worried!”
Dongfang Wan'er's face was filled with worry and anxiety. Her brows were tightly furrowed, and her eyes revealed deep concern.
The safety of her family and friends weighed heavily on her heart, making it impossible for her to stay at ease for even a moment.
"Okay, then be careful!"
Seeing her so determined, Ye Jinghao knew he couldn't change her mind and could only reluctantly compromise, his eyes filled with concern and reluctance.
"Hmm..." Dongfang Wan'er responded softly, then turned and walked towards the door.
A short while later, the back door of the Third Prince's residence slowly opened, and an old woman walked out shakily.
Her steps were slow and heavy, each step seemingly requiring immense effort, and her body swayed slightly, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.
She walked slowly along the path toward the city gate, her figure appearing particularly lonely and desolate in the night.
An old man came out!
The guards kept a close watch on the Third Prince's residence from the shadows. As soon as they spotted anyone moving around, they became alert, their eyes fixed on the old man, and they loudly informed their companions.
"You're making a huge fuss over nothing. She's just a half-dead old woman..."
Another guard glanced at it disdainfully, his eyes full of contempt, not caring at all.
In his view, such an ordinary old man could not possibly have any connection with what they were investigating.
"His Highness the Crown Prince said to keep a close watch on the Third Prince's residence, and all personnel entering and leaving must report to him!"
The vigilant guard spoke solemnly, his expression serious and earnest, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
"You're taking this too seriously. Look closely, it's an old woman, completely different from the woman in the portrait!"
The dismissive guard curled his lip and retorted nonchalantly.
"Keep an eye on her movements, and I will report to His Highness the Crown Prince immediately."
The guard stopped arguing with his companion, turned around and left immediately. His steps were hurried, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.
"Tui, you lackey!"
Another guard spat in the direction his companion had gone, his face full of disgust and disdain, before leaning lazily against the wall again, watching the old woman as she walked away.
"Your Highness!" A frantic shout broke the silence in the room.
"What is it?" Ye Jingchu's voice carried a hint of laziness and impatience. He had just finished drinking Li Yanran's blood in the room and was still immersed in the intoxicating pleasure.
The guards outside the door spoke respectfully yet urgently: "Your Highness, an old woman has come out of the back gate of the Third Prince's residence!"
"An old woman?" Ye Jingchu frowned slightly, a hint of doubt rising in his heart. The Third Prince's residence was always heavily guarded, so it was quite unusual for an old woman to appear at this time.
Li Yanran gently picked up a handkerchief and wiped the bloodstains from Ye Jingchu's mouth, her eyes full of concern and tenderness.
"Yes, I find it very suspicious!" The guard's voice was firm and decisive, clearly indicating that he was very vigilant about the situation.
Ye Jingchu slowly got up, his magnificent brocade robe swaying gently with his movements. He then reached out and opened the door, a ray of light shining on his cold and slightly pale face.
"Come with me and take a look!" He didn't want to go out at this pleasant time, but when he thought about how it was getting dark and an old woman coming out of the Third Prince's residence, he knew there must be something fishy about it.
"Yes!" the guard replied immediately, and the two of them quickly headed towards Dongfang Wan'er's direction.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Wan'er was convinced that her plan was flawless, completely unaware that she had been targeted by the Crown Prince's men.
She walked cautiously toward the city gate, her hunched figure appearing particularly lonely in the darkening sky.
"Halt!" At the city gate, a group of guards blocked Dongfang Wan'er's path as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Brother Guan, this old woman needs to leave the city, please do me a favor!" Dongfang Wan'er bowed, her voice trembling and slow, like an old woman on her deathbed.
"Leave the city?" The guard stepped forward, took out the portrait with a serious expression, and shouted, "Raise your head!"
Dongfang Wan'er's heart tightened, but she still pretended to be calm and slowly raised her head.
"Hiss, so ugly..." The guard was startled by Dongfang Wan'er's deliberately disguised ugly face, his face full of disgust.
"It's getting dark soon, what are you doing leaving the city at this time?" The guard continued to scrutinize Dongfang Wan'er, his eyes filled with suspicion.