What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 268 - 264: Such a Smooth Talker

The torches blazed fiercely, dimming the stars; the soldiers’ solemn military attire seemed stained with blood red.

Qin Rong was dressed as a soldier too, her slender waist and bamboo-like posture made her beauty almost indistinguishable between genders.

In terms of their slender waists, she and her brother did bear some resemblance, Tang Xiaobai’s thoughts drifted for a moment.

"Ask me what?" Qin Rong’s indifferent voice pulled her drifting thoughts back.

Although indifferent, there was no hostility.

Actually, thinking carefully, she and Qin Rong weren’t particularly close, but Qin Rong had always been kind to her.

This must be what it means to be the heroine, the beacon of righteousness!

Tang Xiaobai suddenly understood; the argument from the morning could be discussed openly.

If there really was a triangle relationship, it would more likely be the dog’s fault.

How could the heroine, the beacon of righteousness, and the beautiful and spirited supporting girl be in the wrong?

"In April this year, Prince Li went to Capital City, entrusted by my sister to escort me to Liangzhou," Tang Xiaobai said.

Qin Rong’s face showed an "as expected" expression, sneering: "Is Second Miss flaunting and threatening me?"

"You know I’m not," Tang Xiaobai replied, "Li Xingyuan has done many things for my sister, which touched me, but if he also did many things for you, then I’m not touched," she paused, stressing, "My sister wouldn’t care either!"

Qin Rong snorts, "For me? I’d be grateful if he even spared me a thought!"

Tang Xiaobai let out a breath, asking, "So the Zhenzhou Army is for Ah Xiao?"

Qin Rong shot her a glance, "Having risked my life and sacrificed my reputation to save their siblings, shouldn’t I get some military power?"

"You deserve it!" Tang Xiaobai hurriedly exclaimed.

"Are you mocking me?"

"..."

Qin Rong gave her a cold look, then burst into laughter.

Though Tang Xiaobai always believed her sister was the most beautiful, the heroine was indeed not undeserving of that title; the smile illuminated by the fire was truly captivating, leaving her mesmerized.

Yet behind the smile was a trace of poignancy, and before it completely faded, her lips curved up again, "You do seem concerned about your sister, coming all this way to inquire."

"Of course! She’s my sister after all!" Tang Xiaobai replied.

Seeing the hint of melancholy in Qin Rong’s eyes, she thought for a moment and said, "Ah Xiao is just bad at words, but he truly cares about you."

Qin Rong sneered, "He’s bad at words? Isn’t he sweet-talking you?"

Tang Xiaobai’s face flushed, "You, how much did you hear?" Impossible, those couple of sentences were said so softly, is Qin Rong gifted with super hearing?

"How much did I hear?" Qin Rong retorted.

Tang Xiaobai sighed with relief, it’s good she didn’t hear, she could continue to spin, "Nothing! He talks to me in much the same way!"

Qin Rong’s face showed no signs of believing her.

"Ah... Ah Xiao... is a bit immature, boys after all..." Tang Xiaobai defended nervously.

Qin Rong found her amusing, deliberately putting on a sorrowful look and sighed, "Never mind, after all these years I’ve gotten used to it, since no one cherishes me, I cherish myself all the more."

A beauty’s sorrow is quite devastating.

Tang Xiaobai, feeling heartache, took the initiative to hold her arm gently and said softly, "Miss Qin, if you are willing, I—"

Before finishing, Beauty Qin’s arm was already out of reach.

Qin Rong dodged.

Tang Xiaobai’s hand froze midair, her mouth twitched as she awkwardly hid both hands behind her back, "If you’re not willing then forget it..."

Qin Rong coughed twice, feeling a bit embarrassed too, "We martial artists... react out of instinct... what do you mean willing or unwilling?"

Tang Xiaobai wasn’t sure if it was truly out of instinct, dared not try again but finished her words, "If you’re willing, you can see me as your sister."

Qin Rong stared at her for a moment, then laughed.

She didn’t say if she was willing, just lifted her hand and gently patted her hair.

Patted lightly, seemingly with some caution.

"Earlier when I was dealing with Li Shu, I borrowed Li Xingyuan’s name," Qin Rong suddenly said, "Between me and Li Xingyuan, it’s purely a transaction, I traded his sister’s safety for three thousand Zhenzhou Army," she paused, voice lowered somewhat, "If I hadn’t asked, no one would have sent troops to me."

Tang Xiaobai felt a twinge in her heart.

Indeed, Li Xingyuan might give military power to Ah Xiao, but never to Qin Rong.

No one would ever think of giving military power to a woman unless she fought hard for it herself.

Tang Xiaobai grabbed her sleeve, raised her face to look at her, and earnestly said, "Sister Qin, I think you’re extraordinary!"

Qin Rong’s eyes shimmered, "tsk," and smiled, "You’re so good at flattering, no wonder you’ve got Ah Xiao wrapped around your finger!"

Tang Xiaobai blushed.

"Come on! Take me to see that Chen Xiaolian!" Qin Rong said.

See? How to see?

Tang Xiaobai was a bit puzzled.

But seeing Chen Xiaolian, Qin Rong indeed just glanced twice, then said with a smile, "You’re not from Yunzhou, are you?"

Not sure if the heroine naturally carries an intimidating aura, yet this simple question made Chen Xiaolian’s eyes panicked: "I—"

"Judging by your accent, you should be from the south," Qin Rong said.

Chen Xiaolian instantly went weak at the knees, kneeling down, face pale, "Y-Yes..."

Tang Xiaobai was dumbfounded.

Could this be a forced setting?

It’s one thing to tell she isn’t from Yunzhou, but how did that one word "I" get a southern accent?

...

"I was just testing her," Qin Rong explained after questioning Chen Xiaolian, "Anyway, Yunzhou is already the northernmost region, wherever she’s from would be considered south."

Tang Xiaobai: ...

"Maybe she’s from the Northwest or Northeast?" Tang Xiaobai suggested.

Qin Rong amusingly glanced at her, "Hoping I guessed wrong?"

"No, no," Tang Xiaobai quickly denied.

Just seeing you so smart, couldn’t help but stand firmly against you.

But if it were her, she’d guess south first too.

Every place is uniquely different, Chen Xiaolian’s delicate tone indeed doesn’t resemble girls from Northwest or Northeast.

According to her own words, she lived in Jiangnan Raozhou since childhood, only moved to Yunzhou with Father Chen and Mrs. Chen three years ago.

This time she came along mainly to avoid the neighbors’ coveting, if possible, she wanted to go to Capital City to find an uncle.

"Since she has a relative, just send her to Capital City to find her uncle," Tang Xiaobai said.

Saves her always sneaking glances sideways, bashful looking at her little ancestor.

Qin Rong nodded in agreement, "Better to have fewer troubles, this expedition having to bring Li Shu already warrants enough hassle!"

"Bringing Li Shu?" Tang Xiaobai just heard of this decision.

"Yes! If not, are we leaving him to set fires behind us?"

Tang Xiaobai unconsciously furrowed her brows.

Li Shu, after all, was the big villain in the original novel, how could he get manipulated like this, yet show no signs of movement?