What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 310 - 306: I Am Indeed Not Qin Xiao

The teahouse’s window opened onto the street, welcoming the morning light into the room.

At this hour, the sun had just risen, the warmth was neither too strong nor too faint, and the light wasn’t overly dazzling.

It shone on the girl’s pale blue dress inside, soft and bright, leaving no unpleasant spot.

Li Shu moved his gaze from her dress to her face and slowly asked, "Has Miss Qin made up her mind?"

Born into the imperial family, he had been accustomed to beauties since childhood.

In his eyes, only Miss Tang of the Duke Yan Mansion and the Qin Rong before him could be considered truly exceptional.

Tang Jiaojiao’s beauty and temperament were as flamboyant and intense, less so in his view than Qin Rong’s poised and serene demeanor.

At present, faced with his deliberate pressure, Qin Rong merely furrowed her brows and pursed her lips in thought, her composed demeanor earning even more of his admiration.

If it had been that wicked woman Tang Jiaojiao, who knew how she would have reacted by now.

However, he didn’t have much time to wait for Qin Rong’s slow deliberation. After a moment, he stood up and said coldly, "If Miss Qin does not agree—"

"I agree!" Qin Rong finally made her decision.

Though there was pain and reluctance in her beautiful eyes, her brow was resolute.

"I agree with you, please—" She subtly revealed a pleading expression, "please do not harm him..."

Li Shu felt his heart soften unknowingly and said, "I can also help you avenge the Qin Family."

Qin Rong looked up at him, her gaze carrying a proud aloofness, her tone distant: "I only trust myself!"

Li Shu withdrew that bit of softness and said coldly, "In that case, come with me to the palace!"

The two of them walked out of the teahouse one after the other.

Li Shu had just mounted his horse when he heard a somewhat familiar voice: "Sister Qin?"

Turning around, he saw a sumptuously decorated carriage stop by, the curtain lifted to reveal a youthful and charming girl’s face.

Her crescent-shaped brows and sparkling eyes, with a slight smile, exuded a bit of innocence, yet her gaze seemed gentle and calm.

Li Shu couldn’t help but be slightly startled, feeling she looked familiar but unable to recall whose daughter she was.

Until Qin Rong, somewhat surprised, called out "Second Miss," did he remember she was the Second Miss of the Duke Yan Mansion, Tang Jiaojiao’s younger sister.

The Duke Yan’s eldest son and daughter were both remarkably good-looking, and now this younger one had grown quite attractive as well...

"Prince Jin!" The girl seemed to have just noticed him and hurriedly got out of the carriage.

Without needing the attendant’s help, she lightly leaped down from the carriage and saluted him.

Li Shu looked down at her.

How old was this girl now?

Thirteen? Fourteen?

She had grown much taller, her figure slender and graceful, exuding a fresh vitality like budding spring willows. Even though Li Shu did not favor the Duke Yan Mansion, he found this girl quite delightful and instinctively responded with a "hmm".

After "hmm", he suddenly remembered her relationship with that "Qin Xiao", and his gaze darkened instantly.

The Second Miss Tang had eyes that were crisp and clear, extremely pure.

Her clear gaze looked at Li Shu, then at Qin Rong, and she moved two steps closer to Qin Rong, asking, "Does Sister Qin have some matter with Prince Jin?"

"Nothing!" Qin Rong immediately replied. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

After all, a man and a woman should not have any dealings.

"What are you doing here?" Qin Rong asked.

The Second Miss Tang affectionately took Qin Rong’s arm: "I was just going to check out the West Market; does Sister Qin have time now?"

Qin Rong glanced at Li Shu.

Li Shu did not mind and rode off first.

Qin Rong would not be able to follow him directly into the palace and would have to wait for the emperor’s summons.

Anyway, Qin Rong had already agreed with him, even if she wanted to back out, once inside the palace, she could still change her mind; it didn’t matter at this moment.

After Li Shu left, Tang Xiaobai immediately pulled Qin Rong onto the carriage and asked in a low voice: "What does he want you to do?"

Previously deviating greatly from the original plot, this time it seemed somewhat back on track.

In the original storyline, Li Shu kidnapped Qin Xiao to force Qin Rong to return to his side.

But Tang Xiaobai suspected it wasn’t such a simple or brainless reason now.

"He wants me to testify that the person in the palace is not Qin Xiao, or else he’ll kill him." Once out of Li Shu’s sight, Qin Rong collapsed, the laziness showing in her eyes.

Tang Xiaobai was silent for a moment and asked, "Did he really capture Qin Xiao?"

"I suppose he did?" Qin Rong wasn’t entirely sure either.

"And you agreed?"

"I agreed! He was preparing to resume his status as the Crown Prince today anyway."

"But now, who can prove he is the Crown Prince? You?"

Qin Rong thought seriously for a moment, then shook her head: "I can’t; I can only prove that he is not Qin Xiao."

Tang Xiaobai frowned: "Wang Maozhao can recognize him, but Wang Maozhao is probably the least willing to see him resume his identity at the moment!"

...

"Forcing Empress Xiao’ai to her death..."

"How could this be..."

Even on the solemn court, whispers of shock grew among the officials.

Wang Maozhao let out a long sigh and said, "In the past, when the Qin Family was wronged, indeed, I, Wang, failed to see clearly. It’s understandable that Master Qin holds a grudge—" he then deeply bowed to the Emperor, "I have served as a Crown Prince Tutor for many years, never expecting to face such accusations. Yet, I am ashamed before Qin Fu and do not wish to face his descendants. I earnestly request Your Majesty to allow me temporary resignation to await investigation behind closed doors!"

Saying so, without waiting for the emperor to speak, he removed his headpiece, knelt, and respectfully set the crown on the ground.

The Prime Minister laying aside his crown was no ordinary affair.

Tang Shigong, who had been merely observing, couldn’t help but raise his eyes to glance at Li Mu.

These words from Wang Maozhao were blocking the Crown Prince’s path to reclaim his identity!

Li Mu saying he was the Crown Prince now would mean he had lost his chance, and if Wang Maozhao were to leave, there would be no opportunity.

So, do they need to act now?

However, the young Crown Prince positioned at the center of the grand hall remained as immovable as a mountain, with no intention of stopping Wang Maozhao from leaving.

As if he was confident in his heart.

...

Outside the Taiji Palace, Li Shu dismounted and strode rapidly towards the Taiji Hall.

Midway, he happened to encounter Wang Maozhao exiting, the topknot removed but his expression was very composed.

Seeing Li Shu, he even paused his steps and smiled faintly: "Today’s morning assembly, Prince Jin actually arrived late? Aren’t you afraid of Your Majesty’s reprimand?"

Li Shu responded coolly: "Today’s morning assembly, the Prime Minister is unexpectedly leaving early? Aren’t you afraid of never returning to the Taiji Hall again?"

Wang Maozhao laughed heartily, saying: "His Majesty is wise—" then glanced at Li Shu, "Prince Jin is also a wise man."

Saying so, the two brushed past each other.

Li Shu arrived outside the Taiji Hall, where it was silent inside, only the emperor’s voice resounded from afar, empty and spacious: "Qin Xiao, you speak such wild words, do you have proof?"

He then heard a young, indifferent voice say, "There is the Empress Xiao’ai’s personally written blood letter as evidence."

Li Shu took a deep breath.

Just in time—

"He is not Qin’s son!"

Li Shu shouted as he entered the Taiji Hall.

The young man did not turn to look at him, as if his appearance and interruption were insignificant.

Li Shu suddenly felt panic, but he still steadied himself to finish his words: "I have investigated with the Qin Family, this person is impersonating Qin’s son, deceiving the emperor, Your Majesty can summon Miss Qin to confront him, do a blood test!"

"No need—"

Li Mu stood up, brushed his robe, and raised his hand to remove the mask.

"I am indeed not Qin Xiao!"