What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 89: How About Letting Me Have These Two at Your Side?

Chapter 89: Chapter 89: How About Letting Me Have These Two at Your Side?

The second branch of the Gu family resides in Princess Puan’s Mansion, so they are omitted.

After leaving the main branch, Tang Xiaobai followed her brother to the third branch of the Gu family.

Compared to the elegant and graceful Eldest Aunt Gu, Third Aunt Gu, Aunt Han, had a rather cold demeanor. Upon seeing the Tang siblings, she merely exchanged a few pleasantries with a faint smile before the conversation quickly died down.

Tang Xiaobai was about to hint to her brother to take their leave when she heard him chuckle lightly and ask, "Why are the two cousins not here? I brought some trinkets today especially to give to them."

Aunt Han lifted her eyelids and glanced at him indifferently, saying, "They have grown up now, and there should be a distinction between men and women. I thank Ziqian on their behalf for his kindness."

Tang Ziqian replied with a smile, "I remember that Fifth and Sixth Cousin are about the same age as Xiaobai, right?"

Aunt Han’s gaze remained calm: "I know you are here today to stand up for Jiaojiao, but that matter has been settled with the consent of your mother. You are already nineteen, hold a fourth-rank official position, and Liu Lang is already ten years old. What do you intend to do now? Humiliate her publicly? Or do you want her to ruin her reputation as a daughter of the Gu Family?"

Tang Xiaobai only realized that the "Jiaojiao" mentioned was herself after hearing the whole sentence, and glanced at Tang Ziqian.

So everyone they met along the way advised her brother not to be naughty for this matter?

The incident where Gu Yulan pushed her into the water still left Tang Xiaobai baffled to this day.

Most of her interactions with Gu Yulan happened at the Diligence Academy, but there, she was so focused on her studies that she wouldn’t have made any enemies!

However, after that incident, the Gu family’s explanation came swiftly, and the matter was settled before it could create any waves.

Since both families had communicated, she didn’t bring it up again.

Little did she expect that Tang Ziqian hadn’t let it go.

"Aunt Han is truly wise." Tang Ziqian laughed.

Aunt Han disregarded the sarcasm in his voice and said flatly, "If there’s nothing else, I won’t keep you any longer."

Tang Ziqian rose with a smile, bowed to her, and said, "I dare not think ill of Sixth Cousin. There is no enmity or conflict between Xiaobai and Sixth Cousin. If Sixth Cousin had not deliberately bumped into Xiaobai, even if something unfortunate happened to Xiaobai, she could not benefit from the Duke Yan Mansion, don’t you think, Aunt Yuan?"

Aunt Han’s expression finally changed.

Tang Ziqian laughed again, gestured for the attendant to present a wooden box, and said, "These are some trinkets I got from the Turkic people; they are not worth much. They are for Cousin Qinglan to enjoy!"

After saying this, he bowed again and took his leave.

As they walked out of the third branch, Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but exclaim, "It’s a pity you don’t engage in household intrigue, Brother!" Truly, a cunning man with a malicious heart when it comes to provocation!

"What?" Tang Ziqian didn’t understand.

"I meant... what did you originally intend to do by calling Qinglan and Yulan out?"

"What could I possibly do?" Tang Ziqian feigned innocence, "I am already nineteen and hold a fourth-rank official position; how could I be like when I was younger, causing trouble?"

Before a moment passed, the Little General Tang of fourth-rank had already trampled Little Sixth Gu You of the Gu family underfoot.

"With skinny arms and legs like chopsticks, and you still feel proud?" Tang Ziqian sneered, "Not even able to fight a girl younger than you, and you think you’re bringing honor to the family?"

Gu You’s face turned red, and he stiffened his neck, saying, "I, I didn’t fight back—"

"What? You still want to fight back?"

"No, no..."

Gu Yuan, who was with Gu You, lightly coughed twice and said, "Sixth Brother spoke without thinking; how does Cousin Tang suggest we punish him?"

Tang Ziqian had been in the Northwest for three years, but no one dared to forget his temper.

Having offended the Tang family’s young lady, whatever the elders discussed for punishment didn’t count; it had to go through Tang Ziqian for it to be settled.

Once, the Pingyang Princess scolded Tang Jiaojiao, and Tang Ziqian filled her head with a bird’s nest.

Who knew how Tang Ziqian managed to subdue the Pingyang Princess? But after that, the pampered princess became quite close to the Tang siblings.

If even the princess couldn’t escape, how could Gu You?

Gu You didn’t dare make a sound and bowed his head to accept the punishment.

Tang Xiaobai, seeing the situation, could only imagine how her brother had been domineering in the past.

But upon careful thought, after a few perilous encounters, Gu You had awkwardly comforted her before; a child’s remark shouldn’t lead to repeated punishment.

So she tugged on Tang Ziqian’s sleeve, motioning for him to lean down and whispered, "Brother, you’ve grown up now, don’t be too naughty!"

Tang Ziqian couldn’t help but laugh, poking her forehead: "I understand," he said as he stood up and withdrew his foot, smiling, "Since Xiaobai is pleading for you, I’ll let you off the hook—"

Gu You was momentarily stunned, glanced at Tang Xiaobai, and his ears suddenly turned red.

"However—" Tang Ziqian with his hands behind his back casually hooked Gu You’s feet with his toe, actually making him stand up!

Tang Xiaobai was amazed!

Her brother looks like a master!

"I really can’t stand how weak you look; starting tomorrow, every morning, I’ll have someone take you to the camp in the western city to train!" Tang Ziqian said.

Tang Ziqian had returned to the capital after presenting captives, bringing back three thousand elite soldiers to camp in the western city.

They had all just come down from the Northwest battlefield, and when they paraded captives at the city gates yesterday, many people saw them; their military appearance was imposing, exuding a chilling aura.

What kind of training could such an army have?

Gu You’s face turned green: "I, I still have to go to school!"

"Then get up an hour earlier, train, and then go to school." Seeing Gu You still wanting to resist, Tang Ziqian looked down with a playful smile, cracking his knuckles.

The "crack" sound resonated menacingly, and Gu You finally closed his mouth obediently.

...

Sending him to the military camp for training, with such righteous and aboveboard reasoning, no parent would refuse.

Tang Xiaobai was also very much in favor.

Studying is essential, but so is physical fitness!

What? Is it corporal punishment? How can physical fitness training be called corporal punishment?

Having such a domineering brother is actually... a bit of a thrill!

No wonder when she left home, the eldest young lady had such an excited and envious look; she already knew this was a revenge trip with her brother.

With this thought bringing her joy, when they arrived home, she couldn’t help but eagerly run over to support Tang Ziqian as he got out of the carriage.

Tang Ziqian found it amusing and deliberately leaned towards her.

Being young and weak, the little girl stumbled backward from his bump.

Tang Ziqian was about to pull back his strength when suddenly, a young coachman who had just alighted from the carriage dashed forward, extending an arm to support the young lady Tang. His dark, deep-set eyes briefly settled on Tang Ziqian, his brows slightly furrowed, showing faint discontent.

"Brother, are you tired today? You can’t even stand steady?" The young girl worried without realizing, calling over a nearby attendant to help Tang Ziqian.

Tang Ziqian looked thoughtfully at Li Mu, then glanced over at another young boy standing at a deliberate distance, before suddenly smiling: "Xiaobai—"

The young girl responded, turning her head, her big bright eyes full of trust.

Tang Ziqian suddenly felt a pang of guilt, covered his lips, and coughed twice, saying, "There’s something I want to discuss with you—"

"Brother, please go ahead!"

Tang Ziqian’s eyes scanned the two so-called "Scholar’s Attendants" under his sister’s name one by one.

"These two by your side are quite useful; how about giving them to me?"