What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 404 - 400: Taking Action

Capital City, Anxing Village.

At the entrance of the village, an old ginkgo tree stood, its golden-yellow leaves leisurely drifting down in the wind, brushing past the indifferent and graceful features of a young passerby.

He slightly tilted his face to avoid the falling leaves, inadvertently catching sight of a horse-drawn carriage emerging from within Anxing Village.

The carriages of the city’s nobility were often marked.

The more distinguished the status, the more prominent the mark.

Take the one before his eyes; even a passerby would immediately recognize it, and respectfully step aside.

The only youth who did not move aside seemed rather conspicuous.

When the carriage was about seven steps away from the youth, it quietly halted.

The youth urged his horse forward a few steps, his gaze deepening as he called out in a low voice, "Crown Princess Consort."

Only then did a voice sound from within the carriage, a girl’s voice, light and cheerful: "Prince Jin, what a coincidence!"

Though she said it was a coincidence, Tang Xiaobai was not too surprised.

Anxing Village was only two streets away from Yongfu Village, where all the princes resided; it was perfectly normal for Prince Jin to pass by here.

Since the Crown Prince also lived in Yongfu Village previously, Master Xu, who taught the Crown Prince, was arranged to reside in nearby Anxing Village.

Originally, after Master Xu passed away, the official residence he had been granted would be reclaimed.

Tang Xiaobai heard Xu Fei was coming to the capital and took it upon herself to have Master Xu’s former residence retained.

So here it is, welcoming a new master.

Li Shu naturally knew who lived in Anxing Village; he glanced into the village and said, "Is the Crown Princess Consort visiting Princess Shun Ning again?"

Princess Shun Ning was the title recently granted to Xu Fei.

"Yes, Shun Ning has just arrived and might not be accustomed to it yet!"

"The Crown Princess Consort truly dotes on this daughter."

"Shun Ning is obedient and sensible; of course, I must show her extra care."

Li Shu sneered lightly: "You care so much, why not keep her in the Eastern Palace for closer care?"

The Crown Princess Consort inside the carriage feigned a sigh: "Our Shun Ning is a filial child, insisting on living in Master Xu’s former residence to cherish his memory; how could I deny her filial piety?"

Her sweet voice, like a spring mountain stream, appeared lively and clever even in pretension.

Li Shu suddenly recalled the eyes of Second Miss Tang, round almond-shaped eyes, black and white, clear and bright.

Fake, aren’t they?

Li Shu chuckled coldly, turned his horse around, and left.

Tang Xiaobai heard that cold laugh, poked her head out to appreciate a slightly displeased Prince Jin’s retreating figure, and felt her mood brighten a bit.

Miss Xu indeed is obedient and sensible.

According to etiquette, an unmarried princess should reside in the Eastern Palace, but Xu Fei proactively requested to live in Master Xu’s former residence.

Perhaps because Qin Xiao had not-so-gently implied it, or maybe the young lady herself was subtle and clever; anyhow, her stance was clear, and Tang Xiaobai reciprocated, showing Xu Fei extra consideration.

However, Prince Jin’s sudden interest today was quite surprising.

Tang Xiaobai pondered for a while as she watched Li Shu’s departure, feeling that Prince Jin had been rather quiet lately; perhaps he’s holding back a big move?

"Mo Ji," Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but ask, "Is the person still safe?"

"The person is at the Qin Mansion," Mo Ji replied.

Tang Xiaobai laughed.

With the person at Qin Xiao’s place, what could be unsafe?

Forget it, better to be cautious.

As she withdrew her gaze, she suddenly sensed something, glanced toward the street corner, and froze.

A moment later, she lowered the curtain.

"To Yongchang Village."

...

Hua Jian resides in Yongchang Village.

Shortly after Tang Xiaobai entered, Mo Ji silently brought someone in.

A black veil cascaded down, reaching the ankles, identical to the attire when leaving the palace last time.

Tang Xiaobai smiled: "No need for you here, go check on Hua Jian!"

Hua Jian was injured.

Not from the last raid on Tonghua Valley.

After retrieving Zhong Chuchu, they also found a way to counter the Evil Skill of Tonghua Valley.

This countering method was quite peculiar.

Previously, when Zhong Chuchu escaped Tonghua Valley, she forcibly reversed her cultivation technique, almost ending her own life; then Tao Fen granted her a sword, leaving her ninety percent dead, thus freeing her from the shackles of the Evil Skill.

Hua Jian was ruthless enough, deciding to mimic this method and rise from death within five minutes of consideration.

The only request was for Mo Ji to thrust that sword.

So, Tang Xiaobai thought that letting Mo Ji visit might speed up Hua Jian’s recovery.

But after she spoke, there was no response.

Mo Ji always seemed like an invisible presence, wouldn’t know if he was there or not; Tang Xiaobai didn’t bother about him, keeping her eyes on the veiled woman in front of her.

"Why are you out again? How did you get out?" Tang Xiaobai asked.

No answer.

The veil was lifted, revealing a beauty as if carved from ice and snow, a rare smile appearing on the cold face: "Congratulations to the Crown Princess Consort on having a daughter."

Tang Xiaobai smiled but gave no response.

The last palace banquet incident served as a warning to her.

Zhen Su, although she bears no hostility towards her, is not quite one of her own.

"I knew about Miss Xu coming to the capital long ago, but at that time, I couldn’t deliver the message to the Crown Princess Consort," seeing Tang Xiaobai still smiling without speaking, Zhen Su also smiled and continued, "But the Crown Princess Consort’s actions truly make one look at her anew."

Tang Xiaobai continued smiling.

She was indeed young, and it’s not surprising Zhen Su didn’t trust her, but there was no need for her to rush to prove herself.

Zhen Su understood her attitude, her gaze becoming more sincere: "I know the Eastern Palace currently needs to deal with the Yan Family, I have some news that could incite internal conflict between the Yan and Zheng Families."

The Crown Princess Consort finally showed a look of interest: "Oh?"

"The Prince Consort of Princess Runan, Yan Bo—" she hesitated briefly, lowering her voice for the latter half.

Tang Xiaobai listened, her gaze tightening, revealing astonishment.

Zhen Su misunderstood her: "Does the Crown Princess Consort understand what it means?"

Tang Xiaobai nodded, countering: "How do you know these things?"

The Yan Family, having had an Imperial Tutor and priding themselves on their heritage, especially cherishes their reputation; the matter with Yan Third Son Yan Bo must be tightly concealed.

The Eldest Princess of Ji Country knowing about it is understandable, but how does Zhen Su know?

It’s not just the Yan Family affairs but those of the Zheng, Wang Families, among others; such matters shouldn’t be known to a lone girl lacking support.

Even if the Emperor favors her dearly, he wouldn’t lay out all these informations indiscriminately in front of her.

And about today’s outing—

Considering the Emperor’s nervousness over Zhen Su, Tang Xiaobai thought there’s an eight out of ten chance the Imperial Guard outside Liluo Palace hasn’t withdrawn, yet Zhen Su just carried herself and her unstable pregnancy right out.

So, who’s behind her?

Zhen Su did not answer.

She stood.

"The Imperial Concubine holds power, the Zheng Family boasts, now is the time," the black veil masked her face once more, "Zhen Su eagerly awaits—"

...

Two days later, at a highly secluded men’s club in Yonghe Village, the western outskirts of the city.

Imperial Consort Yan Bo, in a brawl after drinking, had his leg broken.

Upon hearing the news, Tang Xiaobai paused briefly, closed the book.

"Make arrangements."

Debts must be paid.

...

The next day, at the Ministry of Justice, a grievance is filed.

"Accusing Imperial Consort, Minister of the Ministry of Rites Yan Bo of illegally detaining civilians and torturing them to death!"