Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot-Chapter 320 - 300: The Miao King Returns, Unleashes His Big Move

Chapter 320: Chapter 300: The Miao King Returns, Unleashes His Big Move

The sudden "confession" was as sincere and heartfelt as it could possibly be.

Meng Qianqian was just short of adding a clause to these "sweet nothings" — perhaps something like a commitment for ten thousand years?

Lu Yuan’s sharp gaze locked onto her without blinking. After a moment, he turned his face away coldly, his ears reddening all the way to his neck.

Meng Qianqian blinked: "Does this mean you’ve agreed?"

Lu Yuan gave a haughty snort in response.

Looks like he’s agreed, Meng Qianqian thought with a sigh of relief and immediately unfastened a small bundle of rope from her waist.

Lu Yuan’s eyes turned icy: "Meng Xiaojiu, don’t push your luck!"

Meng Qianqian quickly backed down. Can’t even take the opportunity to tie him up a little — unbelievable!

She put away the rope and fished out a human skin mask to hand to him.

Lu Yuan stared at her expressionlessly: "You think someone like me would wear this kind of thing?"

Smack!

Meng Qianqian slapped the human skin mask right onto his face.

Almost simultaneously, Chang Kuan dashed out of the cave with his sword raised: "Young Madam Lu, are you alright?"

Meng Qianqian immediately withdrew her arm, which had been hugging Lu Yuan’s waist, and switched to grabbing his neck instead: "I’m fine, I’ve already captured him!"

Chang Kuan looked at the completely unfamiliar face before him. For some reason, this man gave off a chillingly intimidating aura, as if he naturally exuded an oppressive presence.

Frowning thoughtfully, Chang Kuan asked, "Young Madam Lu, should I tie him up?"

Lu Yuan said coldly, "I dare you."

Meng Qianqian quickly interjected, "No need!"

Chang Kuan gave the two of them an odd look.

Meng Qianqian cleared her throat and maintained a straight face as she said, "I’ve already poisoned him with Gu. He’s lost his martial arts and won’t stray more than ten steps away from me — otherwise, he’ll suffer the excruciating pain of ants devouring his heart!"

Chang Kuan still felt uneasy. After all, this was a grown man. Even without martial arts, what if he managed to take Princess Wanping hostage, who also didn’t have martial arts?

To be honest, Chang Kuan’s concerns were entirely valid.

But convincing this guy to even wear the human skin mask was already the limit; capturing him without resistance was pure fantasy.

With a serious expression, Meng Qianqian assured him, "Lord Chang, please rest assured. I’ll keep an eye on him. Besides, the mountains are fraught with dangers. If we were to encounter a wild beast, tying him up wouldn’t exactly help us escape. He’s an important witness to the Chu Family case. I must ensure he’s brought back alive to the Capital City."

Hearing her reasoning, Chang Kuan finally understood.

The two of them dragged "Luo San" back to the cave.

Chang Kuan originally intended for Meng Qianqian to stick close to Princess Wanping for her protection, while he personally watched over Luo San. To his surprise, this Luo San boldly and unapologetically sat right next to Meng Qianqian.

Then, Meng Qianqian tore off a rabbit leg and, without hesitation, handed it to "Luo San."

Chang Kuan: "..."

Princess Wanping also looked utterly baffled.

Noticing the sudden shift in atmosphere, Meng Qianqian quickly thought of a witty remark: "What? You want some? Too bad, you can’t have it! It’s for the Princess!"

She promptly presented the rabbit leg, saying, "Princess, please enjoy your meal."

Princess Wanping, having just eaten some fruit earlier, wasn’t particularly hungry. Nonetheless, she accepted the leg and took a bite.

This was an Imperial Family rule.

Those with the highest rank had to take the first bite before anyone else could start eating.

As she held the rabbit leg in her hand, her gaze fell upon Lu Yuan’s human skin mask. "I just heard you mention that he’s a key witness in the Chu Family case. What do you mean by that?"

"His name is Luo San, a guest retainer of the late Crown Prince’s mansion. He’s the one who secretly incited the Crown Prince to plot the downfall of King Chu’s family. Earlier, he disguised himself as Lu Yuan, and in the moment of confusion, I accidentally hurt Lu Yuan."

Meng Qianqian smoothly fabricated an explanation to cover for the injuries sustained by both Luo San and Lu Yuan.

Initially, Princess Wanping found this man’s aura strikingly unusual. But upon learning that he had orchestrated the Crown Prince’s betrayal, all she felt was disgust and anger.

"Why did you stir up conflict between the Crown Prince and King Chu? What exactly was your motive?"

Lu Yuan said nothing.

Princess Wanping suddenly stood up, drew the sword from Chang Kuan’s waist, and pointed it directly at Lu Yuan’s face. "I’m asking you a question! You’d best confess honestly, or I’ll kill you on the spot!"

"Princess, don’t be impulsive!"

Meng Qianqian hurriedly stepped in front of Lu Yuan to shield him.

Eyes brimming with tears, Princess Wanping demanded, "Meng Qianqian, why are you protecting him?"

Meng Qianqian reasoned, "Princess, if you kill him, wouldn’t that leave us without any proof? He holds no personal grudge against the Crown Prince, and he couldn’t possibly have orchestrated something this monumental on his own. There must be a mastermind behind him! He is guilty, yes, but the true mastermind is even more deserving of death!"

Princess Wanping pulled Meng Qianqian aside and pointed her sword at Lu Yuan. "Speak! Who is the mastermind?"

Lu Yuan: "Prime Minister Xun."

Princess Wanping’s expression sharpened. "Nonsense! Prime Minister Xun is a pillar of the Great Zhou, unwaveringly loyal to the court. How dare you fling such baseless accusations at him!" freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Believe it or not."