What Bad Intentions can the Yandere Crown Prince have?-Chapter 387 - 383: When It Comes to Acting, These Men Take the Crown

Chapter 387: Chapter 383: When It Comes to Acting, These Men Take the Crown

"I will definitely find a way."

In the dark prison, the young man’s handsome features were like misty rain, gentle yet resolute.

The young girl opposite him looked at him, her eyes full of light.

Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but let out a "tsk" sound.

If he weren’t her Little Uncle, she wouldn’t be able to resist either!

Gu Ling turned around when he heard the sound and saw it was Tang Xiaobai, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his handsome face.

...

After walking out of the Ministry of Justice Prison, Tang Xiaobai said, "Some have already said you colluded with the bandits of Tonghua Valley, which led to the failure of the siege on Tonghua Valley."

Saying such things is really speaking without thinking.

In the failed siege on Tonghua Valley, Gu Ling’s nephew was the most badly injured, yet they still pinned the blame on Gu Ling?

But none of that matters.

It’s easy to spread a rumor but hard to refute it.

Coincidentally, Gu Ling had visited the Ministry of Justice Prison twice to see a certain disciple of Tonghua Valley, giving others a handle.

But it seemed like her Little Uncle had foreseen this.

Just then, her dashing and elegant Little Uncle Gu mounted his horse, lowered his eyes slightly, and sighed lightly like a wisp of smoke, saying, "I’ve searched for Miss Ji for so many years, now she’s within reach, I won’t give up no matter what."

His tone held three parts melancholy, six parts determination, and an added part of deep affection.

However, just as he finished speaking, a faint line suddenly streaked across the sky and hit Gu Ling.

Gu Ling swayed twice and fell sideways from his horse.

At that moment, a figure darted over.

Tang Xiaobai covered her eyes.

When it comes to acting, you have to admire these men...

...

Returning to the Eastern Palace, seeing the Crown Prince’s Palace, sitting upright and self-possessed, Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but sigh again.

When it comes to acting, you have to admire these men, especially this one of hers.

She stood at the door for so long that it caused the Crown Prince to lift his gaze and look over.

His eyebrows raised slightly, bringing a sense of inquiry.

Tang Xiaobai pursed her lips and smiled, quickly walked to his side, and leaned on him.

As they touched, the atmosphere around the Crown Prince suddenly softened.

He didn’t immediately look at Tang Xiaobai but lightly uttered a "hmm," carrying an air of "I’ve forgiven you."

Tang Xiaobai laughed, hugged his arm coquettishly, and said, "I’m hungry!"

"Serve the meal!" Li Mu ordered, then turned to Tang Xiaobai, "Why did you take so long to return?"

Tang Xiaobai clung to his arm even tighter: "Guess!"

Seeing her so delighted, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile: "Did Yao He manage to find out anything?"

The main reason she left the palace today was to take Yao He to interrogate the disciple who had been in Tonghua Valley the longest according to Hua Jian, to find out the forces behind Tonghua Valley.

Tang Xiaobai shook her head with a smile, no longer keeping the suspense: "Zhong Chuchu has returned!"

Zhong Chuchu, also known as Ji Miaorong, and as the treacherous senior sister from Hua Jian’s mouth who nearly crippled Tonghua Valley’s energy, was finally lured out by Little Uncle Gu’s charming tactics.

No other disciple might know the details of Tonghua Valley better than Zhong Chuchu.

So, Tang Xiaobai spent a bit more time chatting with Zhong Chuchu and gained a lot.

"...She said that Tonghua Valley indeed has collusion with people in the court, and she once secretly saw the Valley Master meet a man in black, with the Valley Master kneeling—"

Hearing this, Li Mu’s expression became somewhat subtle.

That man in black was probably just an ordinary agent at most.

Kneeling even to an ordinary agent, it showed the power and high status of the person behind him.

And what Tang Xiaobai said next confirmed this point even more.

In the Eastern Palace beside the Crown Prince, those on duty were Li Mu’s most trusted Xuan Yi Guard, along with the Mo Brothers guarding, making it extremely secure.

Yet, Tang Xiaobai still leaned close to his shoulder, whispered into his ear, "She also said that person had an extremely strange voice, which she didn’t understand as a child, but later realized it was the eunuch from the palace!"

Being so close, Tang Xiaobai clearly saw his eyelashes tremble, though his expression and gaze didn’t change much, as if this news didn’t surprise him greatly.

"Who do you think it is? Li Shu? The Emperor? Or Consort Zheng?" Tang Xiaobai asked.

"It doesn’t matter who among them it is." Li Mu replied calmly.

Whether it was Hua Jian or the assassins from Prince Jin’s Villa, they all proved that Li Shu was implicated.

If Li Shu was implicated, how could the Emperor and Consort Zheng be uninvolved?

It was nothing more than a past thought as a deal, now proven to be personally nurtured.

To Li Mu, there really was no difference.

The initial intent of destroying Tonghua Valley was to "rid the people of harm" for the Crown Princess Consort, and now, inadvertently, it severed someone’s arm—

It was always like this, every deed she did, knowingly or unknowingly, benefitted him.

Were they telepathic, or was it a match made in heaven?

Li Mu’s thoughts were joyous, the displeasure at her late return forgotten, he was just about to reach out to embrace her waist when she suddenly snuggled into his arms.

Her soft arms circled his neck, her face pressed against his, intimate as intertwining necks.

The lips that were already close to his ear suddenly came closer, seemingly kissing his ear lobe.

Li Mu immediately felt something amiss, holding his breath.

Why so sudden?

What did they just talk about? Why is she suddenly so enthusiastic?

Li Mu felt warmth surging through him, unsure whether to hold her tight or push her away.

At this moment, Tang Xiaobai spoke.

Her voice came directly to his ear—

"Li Mu, I hope you ascend the throne soon," she said.

Li Mu’s scattered thoughts were instantly pulled back by this phrase that was uttered as if squeezed from between clenched teeth.

He steadied himself, holding her back in front of him, only to see her eyes were red with anger.

He gently brushed her eyes.

Indeed.

His Crown Princess Consort had always been compassionate towards children, how could she tolerate those in power being so cruel and abusive to them?

Li Mu pulled her back into his embrace, soothingly patted her, and said in a low voice, "Okay, I’ll do it as soon as possible!" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

But how could such matters be expedited?

Li Mu’s words, however, calmed Tang Xiaobai down.

She took a deep breath, spoke softly, "Little Uncle was reckless this time, he might be used as a pretext, it might be difficult for him to enter the Imperial College now."

Li Mu "hmm"-ed, stroking her hair, said, "I wasn’t initially planning to let Little Uncle into the Imperial College, after this storm passes, I wish to have him under my guidance."

Tang Xiaobai felt reassured by his thorough consideration, couldn’t help but nuzzle against his chest, feeling a bit joyful.

Li Mu silently curved his lips.

He wasn’t fond of talking too much, but whenever he shared his thoughts or plans with her, he always received a response, so he couldn’t resist continuing, "Little Uncle may seem gentle, but he has a calculative mind, while Mr. Zhang and Pei Xuan need to be more cautious."

Tang Xiaobai played with his collar, laughed, "Mr. Zhang is cautious, Senior Brother Pei also keeps himself pure—"

"Oh, I met Senior Brother Pei on my way back to the palace today! He’s just started teaching at the Imperial College, afraid of misleading the students, and now all that’s in his eyes are books, wishing he could stay at Wenren Bookstore every day, even finding going home noisy."

Li Mu thought for a moment, said, "He shouldn’t be too reclusive, being alone isn’t good."

Tang Xiaobai suddenly felt a "thud" in her heart.