What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 250 - 246: The Unknowing Little Girl

When Zhu Juyuan mentioned "them," he was referring to the other four army leaders in Shanzhou under the Five Armies.

"They have all defected to Xue Shaojian, scheming to fabricate news of the Duke and the First Young Master’s mishap!"

Tang Xiaobai’s first reaction was disbelief.

But with Tang Ziqian present, it was not her place to speak, so she had to hold her patience and continue listening.

"...After the Second Miss designed a plan to lure out the spies, she left Xue Shaojian, Wang Jian, and others in Shanzhou for detailed interrogation. Initially, they interrogated for three days without results. On the fourth day, Xue Shaojian suddenly turned hostile, detaining all the army leaders for separate investigations—"

Tang Xiaobai didn’t find anything wrong with this.

Not being able to obtain results would surely require some tactics.

Without uncovering the truth, everyone was under suspicion.

"However, for the separate interrogations, it wasn’t Xue Shaojian or anyone he brought who came, but rather a young man they had never seen before."

Never seen before?

Tang Xiaobai felt a chill in her heart.

To her knowledge, Xue Shaojian hadn’t hidden anyone regarding the Shanzhou affair.

Who was this young man they had never seen before?

"This person wasn’t here to find spies; he was trying to force me to admit that the Duke and the First Young Master were reckless and fell into an enemy trap, thus meeting their end!" Zhu Juyuan said with deep indignation.

The other leaders present were also exceptionally furious.

"Continue," Tang Ziqian said impassively.

Zhu Juyuan continued, "I have received great kindness from the Duke and the First Young Master, so naturally, I resisted them to the death. I was then framed by Xue Shaojian and his minions as a spy, and the other four army leaders colluded with them to have me sent to the Capital City on charges of treason. I seized an opportunity, fought desperately to escape—" He knocked his head against the ground hard, "First Young Master, I beg you to seek justice for me!"

Tang Ziqian frowned.

Ji Yuankai, who was from the same Lintao army as Zhu Juyuan, was growing anxious: "First Young Master, Xue Shaojian was the appointed Tanhua, greatly favored by the Emperor. What could his intentions be coming to Liangzhou?"

Tang Xiaobai’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

She always remembered Xue Shaojian as part of the main group, and now that both the male and female leads were on her side, she subconsciously regarded Xue Shaojian as one of them.

But in truth, he might not be.

On the other hand, Zhu Juyuan had significant ties with the Duke Yan Mansion.

He referred to Tang Ziqian as "First Young Master" instead of "General Tang," thus identifying as a family servant of the Duke Yan Mansion.

Moreover, Zhu Juyuan was a relative of the Tang Family.

Gu Family’s fifth aunt was surnamed Zhu, Zhu Juyuan’s cousin.

By any relational measure, Zhu Juyuan was closer.

Could he be telling the truth?

Tang Xiaobai’s expression changed slightly.

If Zhu Juyuan were telling the truth, Qing Yuan and Ah Lin, going back without any knowledge, would be in dire danger, wouldn’t they?

"How long have you been on the run? Have you encountered Gu Fourth Son and Ah Lin?" Tang Ziqian was thinking along these lines as well.

Zhu Juyuan shook his head, "I fled north from Shancheng in June, evaded dozens of pursuits by Xue Shaojian and his minions, circled around to get here, and never crossed paths with Gu Fourth Son and Ah Lin."

Tang Ziqian’s brows furrowed deeper.

"What does that young man you’ve never seen look like?" A clear, cold voice suddenly sounded.

Zhu Juyuan looked toward the voice and saw a beautiful, unfamiliar young boy.

Clad in dark attire, skin pale as jade, not less handsome than Tang Ziqian, but with cold and indifferent eyes that openly showed his skepticism as he looked at Zhu Juyuan.

This question was also a probe.

But since Tang Ziqian didn’t stop him, Zhu Juyuan replied, "Around twenty years old, about seven feet tall, with a long, thin face, phoenix eyes, a Capital City accent..."

As Tang Xiaobai listened, an image quickly formed in her mind.

A very concrete image.

She glanced at Li Mu quietly.

Li Mu, noticing her gaze, nodded slightly toward her.

It was affirmation.

Tang Xiaobai lowered her eyes in thought for a moment. After Zhu Juyuan described the young man’s appearance, she immediately asked, "Is his surname Yao?"

Zhu Juyuan was taken aback and shook his head, "This person was very mysterious, and Xue Shaojian never introduced him. After framing me as a spy, he disappeared—"

Disappeared?

Tang Xiaobai furrowed her brows slightly, then stepped out from behind Tang Ziqian, staring intently at Zhu Juyuan, "Is he skilled in interrogations, highly skilled in martial arts, and somewhat frivolous in his demeanor?"

Zhu Juyuan was again stunned, showing a hint of surprise on his face, "Second Miss, do you know this person?"

Tang Xiaobai nodded, "The person you’re talking about should be Yao He, the former Wannian County Chief of Evil. He was a close friend of the former Wannian Captain, Xue Shaoqin. Two years ago, he was driven out of Capital City for offending my sister—" At this point, Tang Xiaobai let out a cold laugh, "If it’s him, then it makes sense. He has a grudge against Duke Yan Mansion and is associated with the Xue Family, so naturally, he’d help Xue Shaojian against us!"

Zhu Juyuan’s joy increased, "Yes! That person seemed quite familiar with Xue Shaojian!"

Tang Xiaobai’s brows furrowed tighter, "Yao He is highly skilled in martial arts and cunning. Considering he was involved, it’s not easy for Vice General Zhu to have escaped!"

Zhu Juyuan rubbed his shoulder instinctively with a look of hatred, "Indeed, many were lost. Seven days ago, I encountered that Yao near the West of Fusi City," his face turned ferocious with hatred, "nearly ended my life there!"

"Encountered seven days ago? So he’s been pursuing you all this time?"

"Yes!" This inquiry seemed to hit a nerve, driving Zhu Juyuan to emotional agitation, even causing his eyes to redden as he kneeled forward a few steps, "That Yao has been pursuing me for these seven days, that cunning fox! If I hadn’t stumbled upon First Young Master, I would hardly have lasted a few more days..." He was brought to tears at the end.

Tang Ziqian frowned, silent.

Zhu Juyuan was originally kneeling at the doorway, seven or eight paces from him. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

His sister stood behind him.

Now, however, due to her earlier excitement, she had stepped out three paces, and with Zhu Juyuan having kneeled forward a few more steps, the two were only three or four paces apart, putting her right in front of Zhu Juyuan.

Tang Ziqian watched with unease, about to call his sister back.

The young girl suddenly turned, "Ah Brother—"

Her movement was sudden, as if bothered by the fox fur coat, she lifted her arm and tossed it aside.

The coat flew, just covering half of Zhu Juyuan’s face, only revealing those eyes.

Cold, viciousness flashed in those eyes.

"Xiaobai!" Tang Ziqian urgently lunged toward Tang Xiaobai.

At the same moment, a whip cracked by Tang Ziqian’s ear.

The thin whip shadow, like a venomous tongue, shot out lightning-fast from behind.

But it was still not fast enough.

Behind the youthful, flower-bud-like girl, Zhu Juyuan had been ready, and without getting up, he had grabbed her raised arm, eyes filled with the madness of desperation.

The one surnamed Yao was nearby; he couldn’t fool Tang Ziqian.

He also couldn’t capture the martial-arts-skilled Tang Ziqian.

The unaware little girl was his last opportunity!