Chapter 614 - 614 611 Killing Intent_1

Chapter 614: Chapter 611: Killing Intent_1 Chapter 614: Chapter 611: Killing Intent_1 “The Princess of Zhen is indeed alluring. At first, the most favored Prince of Daliang fell for her charms. Now she parades the streets with the wealthiest merchant in the world, as if afraid others wouldn’t know how she attracts men.”

Liu Ruofu spoke through gritted teeth, every word dripping with hatred.

Lu Baohua frowned tightly, disapproving of Liu Ruofu’s words, and gently advised, “At the beginning, it was that Daliang Prince who made the mistake, not the Princess of Zhen who intentionally embarrassed you. Let bygones be bygones. See, now you don’t have to marry far away, you stay here in the Capital, and we have each other as companions; isn’t that wonderful!”

Though the Daliang Prince wasn’t the best match, it was King Liang… Liu Ruofu didn’t even want to look at him directly.

“If it weren’t for the fact that I am pregnant, I wouldn’t marry a coward like King Liang.” Liu Ruofu thought as she raised her hand to her belly. Her father, King Xian, said she and King Liang were victims of a scheme by the Crown Prince. But who is to say Bai Qingyan wasn’t behind it?

Now, her father had everything ready. Soldiers from Nandu were arriving in the Capital under the pretense of attending the wedding banquet. Soon, the Capital would be under her control, and she no longer wanted to endure anything.

Seeing that Bai Qingyan was only accompanied by a lowly merchant from Wei Kingdom, Liu Ruofu wanted to vent her frustrations. She lifted her skirts and walked towards Bai Qingyan. Lu Baohua tried to stop her but could only follow along with the maids in haste.

Bai Qingyan noticed the aggressive Liu Ruofu and halted her steps, causing Xiao Rongyan to stop as well.

“Princess of Zhen…” Liu Ruofu greeted Bai Qingyan with a fake smile.

Bai Qingyan stood with her hands behind her back, arrogantly nodding. “Does the Princess of Nandu need something?”

“Princess of Zhen!” Lu Baohua stepped forward, paying proper respects to Bai Qingyan while trying to pull Liu Ruofu back.

“The Princess of Zhen is indeed the epitome of beauty, with countless suitors bowing at her feet. From a foreign prince to a foreign merchant, it seems the Princess welcomes them all.” Liu Ruofu, pregnant with King Liang’s child, couldn’t believe Bai Qingyan would dare lay a hand on her.

Although Bai Qingyan was titled a princess, she wasn’t of true royal blood. Would she dare harm the child of the Imperial Family in Liu Ruofu’s belly?

Furthermore, as her father said, so long as the Crown Prince and the Empress were at odds, and if King Liang’s plan succeeded, Liu Ruofu’s child would be the future Crown Prince. King Liang was easier to manipulate. The future of the Jin Kingdom would be at her command. Why should she fear Bai Qingyan, who couldn’t even bear children!

Lu Baohua, shocked by Liu Ruofu’s words, widened her eyes. Had Liu Ruofu gone mad?

Lu Baohua quickly smiled at Bai Qingyan. “Princess of Zhen, please forgive the Princess of Nandu. She had some wine with me earlier; she might be drunk! Please don’t take it to heart.”

Regardless of the situation, Bai Qingyan had been personally titled by the Emperor. Even if Liu Ruofu were to marry King Liang, she was still only a commandery princess before the wedding.

Bai Qingyan stood with her hands behind her back, looking at Liu Ruofu as if she were an idiot. Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Rongyan laughed, “Be careful, Princess, not to disturb the fetus.”

Xiao Rongyan’s tone was very sincere.

Liu Ruofu’s face turned pale as she hurriedly shielded her belly. Lu Baohua was startled and scolded Xiao Rongyan sharply, “Mr. Xiao, though you are a merchant and friendly with the Crown Prince, I regard you as a gentleman. How can you tarnish the Princess of Nandu’s reputation in public!”

“Does the Princess of Nandu think she can publicly offend and slander the Princess without regard for the hierarchy?” Xiao Rongyan smirked coldly, his eyes full of malice. The coldness crept up like little snakes to Lu Baohua’s ankles, causing her to stiffen, forcing her to subconsciously step back.

Bai Qingyan glanced at Lu Baohua lightly and said, “Princess, remember, there’s no wall without cracks. Since you are full of vulnerabilities, don’t provoke more trouble. Beware of the backlash.”

“Do you think you can remain complacent for long?!” Liu Ruofu said through clenched teeth.

Bai Qingyan’s hand behind her back tightened slightly, sensing a different implication in Liu Ruofu’s words.

Lu Baohua turned to look at the pale, enraged Liu Ruofu and immediately understood that Xiao Rongyan’s words were indeed true. She stared wide-eyed at Liu Ruofu.

No wonder Liu Ruofu ended up marrying King Liang; it turned out she was pregnant…

If rumors spread about such a scandal, not only would Liu Ruofu’s reputation be ruined, but the daughters of the Wang family, where Liu Ruofu had been staying, would be affected too.

Xiao Rongyan, noticing Liu Ruofu’s expression, knew she wouldn’t dare provoke them further. He made a gesture to Bai Qingyan, “Princess, after you…”

Lu Baohua, understanding the gravity of the situation, tightly pursed her lips and grabbed Liu Ruofu’s hand, stepping aside.

Liu Ruofu bit her lips, her eyes reddening as she glared at Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan. She didn’t realize Xiao Rongyan had turned back to look at her.

The murderous look in Liu Ruofu’s eyes clashed with the deep, calm eyes of Xiao Rongyan. Her throat tightened, a sense of unease creeping in, and she quickly looked away.

Lu Baohua said nothing more, pulling Liu Ruofu into the carriage, lowering her voice to ask, “Don’t hide it from me… you really, are pregnant? Is it King Liang’s?”

Liu Ruofu furrowed her brows, tears streaming down her face. How could she explain this? How could she tell Lu Baohua that it was the Crown Prince who orchestrated her situation with King Liang?

“Did King Liang force himself on you? He doesn’t seem like someone who would do that! Were you two mutually in love?” Lu Baohua pressed on, but upon closer thought, Liu Ruofu’s previous behavior didn’t suggest she was willing.

Liu Ruofu, cornered by Lu Baohua’s questions, grew even more resentful toward Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan, especially Xiao Rongyan, who had just exposed her pregnancy.

Just a merchant from Wei Kingdom, given some respect by the Crown Prince, and he really thought of himself as somebody important!

In two days, when the Crown Prince falls from grace, let’s see how arrogant Xiao Rongyan can be.

As for Bai Qingyan… her father also said she couldn’t be kept alive. With only two days left, what harm would it do to kill Bai Qingyan?!

Liu Ruofu clenched her fists, her entire being filled with killing intent.

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“There’s one more piece of news. I planned to tell you when we reached the Court of Judicial Review’s gate…” Xiao Rongyan said, with a mocking tone in his voice, “King Liang found Shangmo Study, asking the Ninth Prince of Yan to kill you, claiming you are in the way of him ascending the throne.”

“Hmm…” Bai Qingyan responded, “He wasn’t wrong. I will never let him become the Emperor.”

“Shangmo Study responded that they would ask the Ninth Prince, intending to stall for time. But with you in the Capital, I worry King Liang might make a move. Be careful.” Xiao Rongyan reminded.

“Of course, I’ll be careful. Don’t worry…” Bai Qingyan looked up, and for once, smiled at Xiao Rongyan.