The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 294 Launch Plan

Prince Qing's Mansion.

Princess Qing told Jing Rou about the outcome of the banquet for Qi Zhi, including their grand plan.

"Prince Qi, he... he agreed?" Jing Rou was somewhat incredulous. Such a big matter, yet he was so relaxed and cheerful.

Jing Rou felt a little scared when she recalled how she had schemed against Qi Zhi last time.

Perhaps sensing Jingrou's worry, Princess Qing took Jingrou's hand and said affectionately, "Rou'er, don't worry. Just as your father said, it's good for a man to be devoted to his career. If Qi Zhi is really that prodigal son, he won't achieve anything great. It's your good fortune that you two are together now."

"Mother, do you think Qi Zhi might have discovered something that day?"

Princess Qing knew that Jing Rou was referring to that incident. Princess Qing lowered her eyes and said, "You were indeed drunk and intimate with him that day..."

"Besides, the wine was so strong that he was confused at the time and didn't check the bloodstains. Now that many days have passed, he can't remember it anymore. Furthermore, you and he are in love. If your father's plan succeeds, it will be more beneficial to him than harmful."

Jing Rou's complexion finally improved. After what happened last time, Qi Zhi remained the same as always, without any change. Now that she could bring him so much help, he would only treat her even better.

"My son, there's no need to worry. You are destined for greatness, to become the empress of a nation," Princess Qing said with pride and anticipation.

"Then, what about Murong Peifeng?" After dealing with Qi Zhi, there's still someone in the way. The assassins sent last time failed to kill him, and this time Jing Rou won't show him any mercy.

Seeing the ruthlessness in Jingrou's eyes, Princess Qing felt gratified. "My son has truly grown up. Don't worry, this time it's your maternal grandfather who's taking action. I will never allow anyone to ruin your marriage."

……

The residence of the Marquis of Pingchang.

Jing Rou's marriage was already announced by imperial decree, and everyone in the capital of Jing Kingdom knew about it.

Murong Peifeng, however, was acting very strangely. His wounds had not fully healed, but these past few days he had been reading and practicing calligraphy, appearing carefree and unrestrained.

"Your Highness..." The one who spoke was Teng Hui, the former prime minister of Qi Kingdom. Although he personally escorted Murong Peifeng into the mansion, he was not by Murong Peifeng's side all the time. However, the spies around him were not to be underestimated. Teng Hui knew everything, including the past relationship between Murong Peifeng and Jing Rou.

"Is Teng Xiang here to persuade me?" Murong Peifeng asked, pausing his writing. He remained upright, but his posture was more for show than for practical use; he couldn't withstand a heavy blow.

As an old man, he could see at a glance that Murong Peifeng was deeply hurt by love and that his current composure was just a pretense.

"Advice? Love is boundless, but suffering is endless. Nothing is more important than life. Young Master, don't forget that you still have to avenge your mother! The Princess and Qi Zhi are about to get married, and they will not let you go. Even if you hide in this Marquis's mansion now, it's useless."

A hint of confusion flashed in Murong Peifeng's eyes. Yes, how could he take revenge if he didn't die?

"In Teng Xiang's opinion, what should we do first?"

Teng Hui sighed, his hands behind his back, "I'm afraid they're going to try and cut off our supply lines!"

This is indeed something Prince Qing would do. Now that the marriage with Qi is imminent, he will naturally spare no expense, especially since I know such a big secret about him.

"It would be better to spread the word now that you have personally gone to Luomen Temple to pray for Lady Hou."

Luomen Temple is more than 30 miles away from the capital. It is located in the mountains with complex terrain. Most importantly, there are few worshippers there and not many people are familiar with the place.

"Does Prime Minister Teng mean to lure the tiger away from the mountain?" Murong Peifeng asked. He could understand this, as it would at least preserve the Pingchang Marquis's mansion.

"Does the Crown Prince think they are such stupid people?"

Murong Peifeng was silent for a moment, then said, "Then I will go to Luomen Temple myself."

"No," Teng Hui waved his hand. "You will stay at the Marquis's residence."

"Stay at the Marquis's residence?" Murong Peifeng realized as soon as he finished speaking. "I understand now. An ordinary person would see this as a diversionary tactic and would stay at the Marquis's residence. But that's Prince Qing. With his cunning, he'll come up with another plan and guess that I really went to Luomen Temple."

“That’s right.” Teng Hui nodded. “But you can’t be openly doing this in the Marquis’s mansion. The old women who buy vegetables, the maids who serve you, and the servants who run errands will inevitably attract spies.”

"Then where should I hide?"

“Follow me,” Teng Hui said.