What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 98: Xiao Bai Knows How to Train People
Today, Xue Tenth Son, Xue Shaojian, is also here.
In Yan Jingjing’s circle, there is Xue Shaojian’s cousin, and he is accompanying Miss Xue from the Xue Family.
When Tang Jiaojiao was riding recklessly, Xue Shaojian was the quickest to protect, almost grabbing Tang Jiaojiao’s reins with his bare hands, but in the end, Tang Jiaojiao slipped away.
"What did Xue Tenth Son say?"
"He said indeed it was Yan Jingjing who sent the invitation today, but it was only sent yesterday at dusk because that Miss Xue’s own brother had something else to attend to, so he was asked to accompany." Tang Xiaobai said.
Tang Ziqian was surprised: "You just sent someone over and got the information that easily?" Xue Shaojian is that cooperative?
Tang Xiaobai was silent for a moment, then said, "I sent back the Agate Cup that the Xue Family compensated me with last time..."
Last April, due to Yao He privately interrogating the Second Miss of the Duke Yan Mansion, Xue Shaojian accompanied Xue Shaoqin and his mother to apologize.
The compensated set of Agate Cups was actually part of Xue Shaojian’s mother’s dowry.
Everyone present knew about this matter.
Previously, flaunting to take someone else’s things, and now presenting gifts and asking for favors, it would feel somewhat embarrassing for others.
But Miss Tang wouldn’t, and even snorted lightly: "He got off easy..." Then she said to Tang Xiaobai, "Later, I’ll find you a better set!"
Tang Xiaobai wiped his face and said seriously, "So such a hasty invitation from Yan Jingjing must have been a last-minute decision to go!"
"Why would Yan Jingjing be so hasty?" Tang Jiaojiao frowned, "She is very particular and usually sends invitations at least three days in advance."
That means someone manipulated the situation.
Gu Ling nodded and continued to ask Tang Ziqian, "Was there anything unusual when the beggar appeared?"
Tang Ziqian’s gaze turned deep: "Someone must have pushed him out of the bushes, but when I had someone check the woods afterward, nothing was found."
As soon as the beggar appeared, there was a danger of Tang Jiaojiao falling off the horse, so no one paid attention to the surroundings.
By the time Tang Ziqian came to his senses, whatever might have been in the woods had long been cleared.
"Also, when the beggar appeared, he seemed unsteady, and later I smelled alcohol on him, possibly drunk." Tang Ziqian said.
Tang Xiaobai suddenly had an insight: "Could he have been drugged, with drunkenness as a cover?"
"Has anyone been keeping watch over the body?" Gu Ling frowned.
Since there’s someone controlling things from behind the scenes, Jia San might not have died at Tang Ziqian’s hands.
The most crucial evidence should be on the body.
"Initially, someone was left to watch, but after the body entered the Wannian County Office, we couldn’t see it anymore." Tang Ziqian said.
Everyone’s expression darkened.
Once the body entered the Wannian County Office, there’s no guarantee there wouldn’t be any issues.
At this moment, the Second Miss Tang weakly raised her hand again: "I asked County Captain Xue to help keep an eye on the body..."
The room fell silent for a moment.
"You asked him? Why would he listen to you?" Tang Jiaojiao was more surprised.
Tang Xiaobai glanced at Tang Ziqian and said, "I tore a fragment off ’Ling Xian’ and sent it to County Captain Xue—"
Tang Ziqian burst into laughter.
Although others didn’t understand the reason, seeing Tang Ziqian’s reaction, they guessed there shouldn’t be any problems on Xue Shaoqin’s end.
"Since someone set up the scene, they likely left people to observe in secret. Did you notice any strange people around at the time?" Zhou Xun asked.
The three siblings shook their heads in unison.
Tang Ziqian said, "The scene was chaotic, and there were many spectators. I was in a hurry to take Jiaojiao and Xiaobai back to the mansion and didn’t pay attention—"
At this moment, suddenly a personal soldier rushed in from outside and reported: "Young Master, Ah Yuan is back!"
...
If Ah Yuan had returned under ordinary circumstances, Tang Ziqian’s personal soldier wouldn’t have specifically come in to report.
He was injured.
When Ah Yuan was brought in, he was in a pitiful state, covered in dirt as if he’d been rolling on the ground.
More importantly, he was wounded.
The wound was caused by a sharp weapon.
"...I noticed a person with shoes stained with leaves and mud, similar to that beggar, and followed quietly to... but I was discovered... the other party had a concealed weapon and wanted to kill me to silence—" Ah Yuan spoke this all in one breath, then had to stop and took a couple of breaths.
"How did you escape?" Tang Xiaobai asked anxiously.
"Someone saved me." Ah Yuan glanced at Tang Ziqian.
Tang Ziqian lifted his eyelids, smiled, and asked, "Who saved you?"
Ah Yuan was taken aback, lowered his gaze, and shook his head: "The person was masked and knocked the assailant unconscious in an instant, then urged me to leave. I thought... it was your man..."
Tang Ziqian laughed, "The two ladies were frightened, so I ordered a return to the mansion. You certainly had your own idea, luckily came back early, otherwise, tomorrow Duke Yan Mansion would have one more runaway slave."
Ah Yuan’s gaze trembled, and he lowered his head without speaking.
Tang Ziqian withdrew his gaze and calmly said, "Go receive your punishment!"
"Wait—" Tang Xiaobai interrupted and asked Ah Yuan, "Did you get a good look at that assailant?"
"Yes, I did."
"Later, describe that person’s features and escape route in detail. If we catch him, it will also be a merit for you." Tang Xiaobai said while watching Tang Ziqian from the corner of his eye.
Tang Ziqian chuckled, "Alright, you can leave now!" He did not mention punishment again.
Gu Ling also laughed, glanced at Ah Yuan, who had retreated to the courtyard gate, and said, "I remember this child was originally by Xiaobai’s side?"
Tang Ziqian nodded.
Gu Ling laughed, "Our Xiaobai is quite good at training people. This one’s bold and careful, even found the infiltrator among the crowd."
Tang Ziqian smiled indifferently, "If no one had saved him, no matter how much he found, once dead, it’s all gone."
Gu Ling smiled, and returning to the main topic, "For the rescuer to act masked, it wasn’t coincidental; he might have been at Le You Garden when the incident happened too..."
"Since he’s not an enemy, there’s no need to rush in knowing who it is. The urgent matter is to first track down the person holding the weapon, the one who wanted to silence." Tang Ziqian said.
Gu Ling slightly furrowed his brow, "That person might have already fallen into the hands of the masked man."
The masked man...
Tang Ziqian, while lowering his head to drink tea, glanced outside.
They were discussing inside, while the servants retreated to the courtyard gate.
The servants of the Duke Yan Mansion all appeared proper, but compared to a particular youth among them, it was like heaven and earth.
However, it was indeed a difference like heaven and earth.
When he looked over, the youth born in the clouds also glanced back at him and nodded imperceptibly... 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
...
As the night deepened, the candlelight seemed even brighter.
Tang Ziqian held a candle, leaning over to illuminate the face of the person lying on the ground, examining closely for a while, then straightened and assessed the outfit and figure, saying, "Looks like someone with basic martial skills, perhaps a retired soldier from the Outer Mansion, or some lone ranger—" He laughed, "Or a retired soldier who became a lone ranger."
"You can take the person to investigate thoroughly."
Tang Ziqian smiled and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
