What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 84: Who Sent You?

Several more lamps were lit in the room, clearly illuminating Tang Ziqian’s face.

He did not appear as ruthless and vicious as described in the book; perhaps it was because he was facing family, and even smiled warmly.

He raised a hand to wipe the tears from the corner of Gu Family’s eyes, casually pulling them into an embrace, and joked, "You’ve all been informed of my return. If I can’t make it back before New Year’s Eve, Mother and sisters will surely spend the holiday worrying about me!"

The Gu Family leaned on his shoulder, breaking into a smile through her tears.

Tang Ziqian also smiled, extending another arm to embrace Tang Jiaojiao, only to lift his eyes and see Tang Xiaobai standing by the door. He grinned playfully, "Why doesn’t Xiaobai come over? Don’t you recognize your big brother?"

"No, it’s just..." Tang Xiaobai awkwardly moved a step closer, mumbling, "The room is too small..."

The servant’s quarters were so cramped that even with just Tang Ziqian inside, it felt crowded, let alone with Gu Family and Tang Jiaojiao there as well. It was only natural for her to stand by the door with Zhou Xun.

As soon as she got close, Tang Ziqian grabbed her and pulled her, along with Gu Family and Tang Jiaojiao, into a group hug.

Tang Ziqian tightened his arms slightly with a smile, "Finally seeing all of you!"

Tang Xiaobai inexplicably felt a twinge in her nose, thinking to herself, please don’t fall for Ye Qingrong in the future...

...

"From the start, I decided to leave ahead of schedule and discussed it with Vice General Cheng. He will cover for me—" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"What about your injury?" Tang Jiaojiao asked nervously.

Tang Ziqian patted her shoulder reassuringly and looked at Zhou Xun with a serious expression: "I traveled incognito and noticed nothing unusual until I was ambushed more than ten miles west of the city!"

Silence enveloped the group.

"Could it be... a mistake in targeted killing?" Tang Xiaobai timidly asked.

According to Tang Ziqian, his departure was kept a secret, and even if others in the troop noticed, they wouldn’t necessarily know he entered the Capital City early.

The only one aware was Vice General Cheng.

Since Tang Ziqian trusted Vice General Cheng to cover for him, it wasn’t right to doubt him recklessly.

Only one possibility remained.

No one knew Tang Ziqian intended to enter the Capital City early, so there was no premeditated ambush, implying this was a mistake?

"It wasn’t a mistake!" Tang Ziqian smirked coldly, "I sneaked back to the Capital City, rarely showing my face along the way. This group made me reveal my face only to attack!"

The room fell silent once more.

Zhou Xun spoke up: "It can’t be Vice General Cheng. If he had planned this, there would be no need to wait until you were almost in the Capital City to act."

"Then who else would know big brother’s whereabouts?" Tang Jiaojiao furrowed her brow.

Everyone shook their heads in confusion.

Suddenly, the little girl shivered.

"Is Xiaobai feeling cold? Come here and let big brother hold you!" Tang Ziqian invited warmly, stretching out his hands.

Tang Xiaobai quickly shook her head.

She wasn’t used to hugging boys this big.

Gu Family smiled gently and asked Tang Ziqian: "Since you’re injured, should you stay home and recover for a few days before leaving? Mr. Zhou will have someone keep an eye on the route."

Tang Ziqian shook his head: "Since my whereabouts have been compromised, I should return as soon as possible to prevent Vice General Cheng from getting into any mishaps."

Tang Xiaobai sniffed the lingering scent of blood in the room and couldn’t help saying: "If there’s any mishap, it’s likely already happened by now. There’s no need to rush. If your injuries aren’t healed and you encounter an ambush outside the city, what then?"

Tang Ziqian had been teasing her like a child, but now he raised his eyebrows to scrutinize her, smiling: "Xiaobai has certainly grown up, now you even care for your big brother!"

Tang Xiaobai blushed slightly.

Not too bad, it’s not that she’s overly caring...

"Second Miss is absolutely right. At the moment, your well-being is of utmost priority. No matter what, within Duke Yan Mansion, you won’t be in danger!"

Seeing Zhou Xun’s approval, Tang Ziqian finally nodded.

Gu Family sighed with relief and softly said: "This place is simple; Jiaojiao and Xiaobai have already tidied up your room. Shall we head over now?"

Tang Ziqian smiled, shaking his head: "This place is secluded, I might as well stay here to avoid attention."

Zhou Xun agreed: "Just say Ah Xiao is ill. It’d be fitting for Divine Doctor Feng to visit too."

"Ah Xiao?" Tang Ziqian sounded unfamiliar with the name.

Zhou Xun chuckled: "He’s the servant who once saved Second Miss, living across in this room." He glanced outside as he spoke.

Tang Xiaobai also glanced outside.

From her angle, she couldn’t see anything.

Judging by the commotion, if Ah Xiao were inside, he would’ve already been alerted, perhaps already outside? Just outside?

Zhou Xun briefly looked but then turned back, continuing: "Ah Xiao and Ah Yuan, who live here, are now both Second Miss’s Attendant Students."

Tang Ziqian couldn’t help but laugh: "Attendant Students? Hahaha..."

Tang Xiaobai blushed, remaining silent.

"Ah Xiao carries a life-saving debt from Second Miss and is different from ordinary servants. Previously, Divine Doctor Feng also examined him, which conveniently hides Mr. Tang’s injuries." Zhou Xun explained.

The Gu Family found it reasonable, but her frown deepened as she eyed the surroundings: "Wouldn’t it be better to move to the main house? I can have Hua Mei take care of you—"

"No need, I’ll stay here," Tang Ziqian declined again, appearing to recall something, he lay on the bed, stretching lazily, with a smiling lip, "Tell Ah Yuan to attend to me!"

...

Tang Xiaobai followed Gu Family and Tang Jiaojiao out of Ah Yuan’s room and immediately spotted the little young master standing quietly under the porch. His silhouette was thinly outlined by the reflected light from the piled-up snow. His dark, beautiful eyes briefly swept over Gu Family and the others before settling on her.

Tang Xiaobai subtly moved two steps toward him and whispered: "All clear now, go on inside!" After a pause, she added, "Don’t mention it outside!"

Seeing his obedient nod, she chased after Gu Family and the others outside.

At the garden’s entrance, they crossed paths with Ah Yuan coming in, his appearance stunned her.

Ah Yuan looked in a very bad condition, stained with blood, his face devoid of color, lips even turning blue-white, and his body trembled slightly.

"What happened?" Gu Family frowned at Ah Yuan.

"Came out in a rush, didn’t have time to dress warmer, felt a bit cold."

Gu Family nodded, giving some casual advice to "serve well" and such.

Before leaving, Tang Xiaobai couldn’t resist another look back.

She watched as Ah Yuan slowly made his way to his room, his back seeming stiff, as if frightened of something.

Recalling Tang Ziqian’s subtly strange tone when he mentioned Ah Yuan earlier, she felt uneasy.

Could something have happened before Ah Yuan went out to report the bandits? Perhaps he offended Mr. Tang and was afraid of retribution?

...

Yuanxiao Courtyard wasn’t large, and no matter how slowly one walked, it would eventually be traversed.

Ah Yuan took a step into the room—

"Close the door!" commanded the person occupying his bed.

Ah Yuan quietly closed the door.

"Come over here!"

He complied and stepped closer.

The handsome, almost demonic-looking youth on the bed reclined against the pillows, watching him with a faint smile.

"Who sent you?"