My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 126: Yan Xiao’s Probe

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Yan Xiao’s Probe

After Emperor Yan Tian returned to the palace, he immediately summoned many people into the palace.

Among them were Chu Baihan and Su Jingfu.

"Princess, could it be that the incident in the palace today has been discovered?" On the carriage, Su Jingfu asked Chu Baihan with a grave expression.

He naturally knew about Chu Baihan’s venture into the palace to obtain the Snow Ganoderma, so now he couldn’t help worrying.

"Don’t scare yourself, it’s not necessarily because of this matter. Let’s see how things unfold," Chu Baihan said softly.

The carriage quickly entered the Imperial Palace and arrived in front of the palace.

When Chu Baihan alighted from the carriage, she happened to see Yan Lian and Yan Lin walking together not far away.

A few ministers followed behind them.

Could it be that this is Yan Lin’s body double?

Chu Baihan frowned slightly in thought, but upon catching her gaze, the people over there immediately turned their heads to look.

That profound gaze fell upon her, and in an instant, Chu Baihan understood—this person was indeed the real Yan Lin.

However, he was still injured. Wasn’t he afraid of being discovered?

Her lips pursed slightly, Chu Baihan pushed down her thoughts and walked directly toward the palace.

Just as she was about to step over the threshold, she unexpectedly encountered the figure of Yan Xiao.

"Princess, it has been a while since we last met. I trust you have been well," he said quietly.

His voice and gaze fell on Chu Baihan, giving her the sensation of being targeted by a venomous snake.

Her eyes cooled slightly.

Turning around, she replied with composed assurance, "Indeed, this princess has not seen the Crown Prince for many days. I wonder, has the Crown Prince been ’well’?"

Her tone noticeably chilled on the last two words.

"This palace has been well, thanks in part to the Princess’s schemes that eliminated two threats for me," Yan Xiao continued with deep meaning.

Two threats?

He must be talking about Chu Hesheng and Liu Cheng.

It was said that when the Emperor sent people to raid the Liu Family’s home, they only found evidence of Liu Cheng’s treason and collusion with the enemy. There was not a single silver tael discovered regarding corruption.

Since Liu Cheng’s heart was not with Yan Country, and his supposed support for Yan Xiao was also false...

Yan Xiao completely dissociated himself from the corruption scandal.

Heh, when all is said and done, he is the biggest winner.

"Then congratulations to the Crown Prince. However, I’m curious if the Crown Prince’s health is still good?" asked Chu Baihan, her face expressionless.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Yan Xiao’s face deepened.

He voluntarily rolled up his sleeves and brought his wrist close to Chu Baihan.

"The generous gift that the Princess bestowed upon me, I have accepted. However, after much deliberation, I realized I could not keep it, and so I sought someone to resolve it. I wonder if the Princess would be upset?"

Resolved?

Chu Baihan’s eyelids twitched slightly.

She saw Yan Xiao’s expression; he was not joking.

Perhaps, the poison had truly been neutralized.

She had confidence in the poison she crafted; it would be difficult for any ordinary doctor to neutralize it.

Thus, there must be someone highly capable by Yan Xiao’s side!

Realizing this possibility, Chu Baihan was not shocked.

After all, if Yan Xiao, who had secured his position as Crown Prince for so many years, was so easily manipulated by her, that would indeed be the true joke.

"If the Crown Prince is unharmed, this princess is also relieved,"

Chu Baihan withdrew her gaze, preparing to turn and leave.

But at that moment, the tone of the person behind her suddenly turned chilling.

"Although I am the winner in this matter, I really don’t like the feeling of being schemed against. Therefore, I too have returned a generous gift to the Princess. I hope you like it..."

What?

Chu Baihan turned around and then she noticed Nan Xing was nowhere to be seen.

When she entered the Imperial Palace, she only brought Nan Xing and Su Jingfu with her.

At this moment, Su Jingfu stood not far away, but Nan Xing was nowhere to be seen.

"I heard that the maid grew up with you and has a very close relationship with you. If something unexpected should happen to her..."

Nan Xiao slightly raised his eyebrows, his tone leisurely as he spoke, conveying a sense of looking down upon all living beings.

Chu Baihan clenched her fingers, lifted her gaze, and looked at Yan Xiao with icy eyes, "What have you done to my maid?"

"Nothing much, just sent her to a dangerous place. Princess, you should consider whether to go save her or to meet with the Emperor. I heard something has happened in the palace today, I wonder if it has anything to do with you, Princess?"

Yan Xiao suddenly stepped forward, leaned in slightly, and then whispered these words into Chu Baihan’s ear.

From a distance, they seemed to be whispering intimately in each other’s ears.

Ministers passing by couldn’t help but comment in low voices.

"It seems the one fated to be with the Princess of Nanduan Kingdom must be the Crown Prince indeed."

"That’s right, other than the miss from the Liu Family, I have never seen the Crown Prince so close to any other lady."

"Well, let’s not mention the Liu Family now. Anyone who gets involved with them these days is in for a world of trouble."

"Ah, it was thoughtless of me to bring them up. Good thing you reminded me."

"..."

They thought Chu Baihan and Yan Xiao were flirting, unaware that their atmosphere was extremely cold at that moment.

Clenching her fingers tightly, Chu Baihan felt an intense anxiety within her heart.

Given Yan Xiao’s cruel and ruthless methods behind closed doors, he...really could do anything.

Nan Xing might be in extreme danger.

Just then, an eunuch walked out of the palace hall.

Upon seeing Chu Baihan and Yan Xiao, he quickly exclaimed, "Oh no."

"Crown Prince, Princess, why are you still here? The Emperor is waiting inside, especially for you, Princess. He has specifically asked to see you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Baihan’s delicate brows slightly knit together.

This move by the Emperor seemed to suggest that he suspected her as well.

And indeed, while all the Princes had gone to the heaven-worshipping ceremony, she, as the foreign Princess, remained in the city—it was certainly suspicious.

She now had to act as usual, calmly facing Yan Tian’s suspicions in order to dispel her own.

But Nan Xing...

"Princess, you must make your decision," said Yan Xiao as he moved closer, his voice a soft murmur.

He was indeed calculating, forcing her to choose now.

If she went to look for Nan Xing now, the Emperor would become even more suspicious of her.

But if she did not go, Nan Xing...

As she internally struggled, Su Jingfu sensed something was amiss from the situation at hand.

He quickly nodded to her.

Shortly after, he stealthily led people away.

Seeing this, Chu Baihan felt a slight sense of relief.

With Su Jingfu going to find Nan Xing, she could deal with the Emperor.

Forcing a smile, Chu Baihan took a step back and said expressionlessly, "The Crown Prince need not worry, I... am perfectly fine."

After speaking, she left for the palace hall.

"Cro, Crown Prince..." the eunuch nervously glanced at Yan Xiao.

Why did he feel like the Princess was acting out against the Crown Prince?

But Yan Xiao did not seem angry; he watched Chu Baihan’s retreating figure with a glint in his eye.

He had a strong feeling that today’s events must be related to Chu Baihan.

But what exactly was Baihan’s purpose for coming to the palace in Yan Country?

In fact, he still had no clear understanding of Chu Baihan’s purpose for coming to Yan Country.

His knowledge of her was limited to when she was still known as "Chu Baihan"...

It seemed as though there was an even more powerful person behind her, slowly erasing traces on her behalf.