What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 258 - 254: So This Is the Crown Prince

The commander from Zhenzhou this time is rather rough, not as articulate as Liang Junchen. Upon hearing Li Shu’s words, he casually replied, "After Weizhou was captured, our Princely Heir saw that there was nothing much to do, so he returned to continue mourning."

This person spoke without much thought, answering rather swiftly. Liang Junchen couldn’t stop him in time, but had to amend after he spoke, "Nowadays the nation is governed through filial piety, and my master must act according to princely virtues. Surely Prince Jin won’t blame him?"

While he talked about Prince Jin, his eyes sharply shifted towards Qin Rong.

Qin Rong gritted his teeth secretly but remained composed with a hint of obstinacy, "The Princely Heir being able to deploy troops for rescue is already a matter of urgent discretion; now that the siege of Yunzhou is lifted, it is only right to return to mourning."

But these words were only superficially attractive.

Who here doesn’t know how Prince Changshan died? The term "filial piety" doesn’t really suit Li Xingyuan.

Moreover, the current emperor never advocated "governing through filial piety," as there was no story of father-son affection with the previous emperor.

However, once the word "filial piety" is spoken, nobody can refute it.

Not being able to refute is one thing, understanding it internally is another.

At the subsequent celebration banquet, Li Shu maintained his usual aloofness and rarely spoke, only letting his eyes drift towards Qin Rong from time to time with a gaze mixed with heat.

Qin Rong felt a chill down her spine from being stared at, not daring to speak much throughout the event.

However, when the banquet was about to end, Li Shu still called out to her, "Miss Qin, please stay, for this royal has some matters to discuss."

Qin Rong guessed that Li Shu probably wanted to discuss emotional issues with her now.

At such times, having male relatives to speak up for her would be perfect.

Unfortunately, the "brother" nearby was heartbreakingly indifferent.

Qin Rong had to save herself, "Does Your Highness have matters to discuss with all the generals gathered? Qin Rong is merely an ordinary woman and dares not take the trust of Your Highness—" Seeing Li Shu’s face turn cold, she softened her tone and said in a low voice, "I haven’t seen Ah Xiao for a long time, I hope Your Highness understands." Saying this, she moved to Li Mu’s side, slightly tilting her face up, looking at him fondly and dependently.

Could you simply walk away from her?

Li Shu also looked at "Qin Xiao."

The young man’s mask hid part of his expression, but his eyes showed little intention to reminisce with Qin Rong.

Under Qin Rong and Li Shu’s gaze, Li Mu took a step forward.

He stepped away from Qin Rong, advancing towards Li Shu.

"I also have some matters I wish to discuss with Prince Jin," Li Mu said.

His gaze was level, and his tone was calm and neutral, no longer deferent.

And what he referred to as discussion had little sincerity of discussing.

After dismissing others, he straightforwardly threw out a sentence, "The Three States Outside the Pass have been recaptured, and the Turkic forces are fleeing in panic. It is time to pursue victory and seize Mosen!"

Li Shu frowned in opposition, "Our army has been entrenched in battle for more than half a year, the soldiers are exhausted and the horses are weary. And this year, fighting on both Eastern and Western fronts, military resources and forage have been depleted, continued battle would bear no benefit to the people."

Li Mu did not refute, but directly took a letter from his chest, "The memorial is ready, should it be Your Highness sends someone to the Imperial Court, or would I send someone myself?"

Li Shu’s face changed dramatically, "Qin Xiao, you are audacious!"

"His Majesty will undoubtedly support the pursuit to Mosen," Li Mu said faintly, "What does Prince Jin think?"

Li Shu clenched his palm tightly, the veins on his temples subtly throbbed.

It was both fury and fear.

He knew Qin Xiao was right.

The current emperor, his father, had just ascended the throne, only to consecutively suffer invasions from Turkic and Tang clans, with Longyou, Hedong, and even Capital City’s surrounding states falling.

Li Mingyi, who was in Zhenzhou, was unwilling to deploy troops.

Therefore, the dignified emperor humbly promised a Commandery Prince many benefits and employed the unruly Tang Shigong, barely stabilizing the border.

The emperor, reigning for fourteen years, had already endured for fourteen years, long expecting to thoroughly wash away his dishonor.

Previously, when Tang Family’s father and son requested to campaign against the Turkic, the emperor did not oppose.

Now that Qin Xiao requested to campaign against Mosen, the emperor surely would not oppose.

Regardless of whether he agreed or not, Qin Xiao would submit the petition, and the emperor would support it.

And for him, it would be better to send someone himself rather than let Qin Xiao send someone.

Li Shu gritted his teeth and reached out to take the letter.

Li Mu suddenly withdrew the letter and said, "Tomorrow at dawn, I will have someone wait by the South Gate with this letter and await the messenger from His Highness, until fifteen minutes past dawn, the opportunity will be missed."

Li Shu laughed in anger, "You’re not afraid I’ll send word back?"

Li Mu replied indifferently, "The war against Mosen is inevitable, no matter what Your Highness says, it will only lead His Majesty to dispatch one or two Military Supervisors."

Li Shu’s eyes contracted sharply.

Indeed, one or two Military Supervisors coming here would still be at the mercy of the Qin Brothers.

By this point, he could finally confirm that he had been placed under soft detention.

...

"Just like that, you’ve detained Li Shu?" Qin Rong felt the progress was a bit quick.

If directly leading the current thirty thousand troops along with Li Xingyuan and Duke Yan into the Capital City to force the palace, then now visiting harm upon a single Li Shu was nothing.

But the Crown Prince still planned to fight Mosen, why attack Li Shu so early? Wouldn’t coaxing him first be more stable? Li Shu was rather easy to coax, right?

However, she only received a cold "Hmm" as a response to her full of doubts.

Qin Rong’s temples twitched, "Would it kill you to say a few more words?"

Li Mu did not respond, mounted his horse and rode out of the city under the starry canopy.

After the celebration banquet ended, he did not stay in the city, riding out under the stars.

As the good sister reunited with her "brother" after being long parted, Qin Rong naturally followed him out.

The East suburbs of the city were where Li Mu’s troops were stationed.

Upon dismounting, he headed straight for the Central Army Tent.

Qin Rong thought he was eager to convene his subordinate generals to discuss the plan for attacking Mosen, but he didn’t summon anyone even upon reaching the Central Army Tent.

Li Mu halted outside the Central Army Tent and asked the guard at the gate, "Have you eaten dinner yet?" His tone unexpectedly soft, almost gentle!

Having just been coldly treated by Li Mu, Qin Rong was particularly sensitive to this sudden change in attitude, immediately scanning the guard with her eyes.

Approximately twenty years old, with delicate features.

Upon hearing Li Mu’s concerned question, the young guard showed no sign of feeling flattered, merely shaking his head, "Not yet."

Li Mu turned his head and instructed, "Go prepare a lamb pot, add more turnips."

The guard’s expression remained unchanged, as if accustomed to the Crown Prince’s favor.

Inside Qin Rong’s heart, waves of shock surged.

The Crown Prince turns out to be like this!

No wonder he’s coldly indifferent to her, a peerless beauty!

Qin Rong examined the guard more closely, even finding him somewhat familiar.

Could it be that he has long been kept by the Crown Prince’s side?

She always thought this young man was only particularly fond of the Tang family’s young lady! Unexpected!

So the question arises, is such a Crown Prince still worth following?

Qin Rong’s expression slightly darkened, pondering over her future.

During this period of wild thought, Li Mu straightened his attire, brushed his sleeves, and entered the tent after lifting the curtain.