My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 207 Going to the Princess Consort Residence

Chapter 207: Chapter 207 Going to the Princess Consort Residence

"These clods of earth aren’t even dry, indicating they were only recently picked up; yet we definitely did not pass any muddy roads just now,"

Nan Xing said, furrowing her brow and speaking with a serious tone.

"You," she continued, "retrace the route we just took and check to see if we passed any muddy roads on our way here."

Chu Baihan turned his head and instructed the Hidden Guards behind him sternly.

"Yes, Princess."

"Princess Consort, look at the wheel of the carriage; it’s also stained with blood. But this blood doesn’t seem to have originated from inside the carriage; rather, it looks like it was splashed onto it from outside,"

Jian Yun pointed to a subtle bloodstain under the carriage wheel, urgently saying to Chu Baihan.

Chu Baihan and the others looked over, and indeed it was so...

"The bloodstain is also fresh; could it be Xiang Zhang’s blood?"

Yan Lian leaned in for a closer look and asked anxiously.

At last, he muttered, "Could it be something else happened while you were escorting the body?"

"Why do I make it sound so terrifying?" he touched his arm, his voice beginning to tremble.

"It seems we all overlooked one thing... this blood, it truly isn’t Xiang Zhang’s," Chu Baihan said with an icy tone.

"What?" Yan Lian looked up in shock.

"After death, blood gradually clots. The longer the time, the less likely it is that fresh blood would seep out,"

Chu Baihan turned back and gazed at the carriage again; some blood had not completely dried.

"That’s right, if the Princely Heir were truly long dead, this blood could not be his,"

Jian Yun also stated firmly.

"If this blood isn’t Xiang Zhang’s, then whose could it be?"

Yan Lian swallowed and spoke with a sense of horror.

"There are two possibilities. First, Xiang Zhang was not dead when he was delivered to the Princess Residence’s door, and he died on the carriage. Second, this body is simply not Xiang Zhang’s,"

Chu Baihan said coldly.

Yan Lian: "..."

Both possibilities were too grim to contemplate.

"I must visit the Commandery Prince Residence."

After Chu Baihan uttered those words, she turned around to leave.

However, as she reached the door, she wasn’t paying attention and almost collided with a figure.

"Be careful."

A deep voice came from above her head.

She slowly looked up, only to see a silver mask and a resolute jaw.

It was Tang Ze.

"How are you? I heard you were injured,"

She reached out to take Tang Ze’s hand, intending to take his pulse.

But she found that her fingers were trembling slightly; she couldn’t take his pulse properly at all.

Seeing her in this state, Tang Ze grasped her wrist with his other hand and said in a deep voice, "It’s just a minor ailment, nothing serious, no need for concern."

"Really?"

Chu Baihan frowned, clearly distrusting Tang Ze’s words.

But she was helpless at the moment, unable to check his pulse...

Just previously, she had used her Inner Strength to steady her hand for taking the pulse of the Princess Consort of the Commandery Prince, Deng Shi, almost causing a backlash against herself.

Her hands really needed proper treatment, or else they might truly become useless.

She turned to beckon a guard to fetch a doctor,

But Tang Ze, sensing her intention, quickly pulled her out the door.

"You should have other matters to attend to, so go handle your affairs first," he said with a deep voice.

Immediately after, he pulled her into the carriage.

"I want to go to the Prince Residence. I’d be faster on horseback; let’s not take the carriage."

Chu Baihan spoke as she attempted to go out and ride a horse.

But Tang Ze quickly pulled her back in.

"The whole capital is currently discussing the matter of Xiang Zhang’s murder. The Empress Dowager has also sent people to keep a close watch on the Princess Residence. It’s better if you keep a low profile right now," Tang Ze said with a grave tone.

His concern could be subtly discerned in his voice.

However, because Chu Baihan was preoccupied with other matters, she did not notice his care for her.

She nodded, compromised, and said, "Alright then, let’s go now."

"Tang Yu, speed up the carriage."

Knowing she was in a hurry, Tang Ze immediately ordered Tang Yu outside.

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

By the time Yan Lian and the others realized what was happening and hurried out, where were the figures of Chu Baihan and Tang Ze to be seen?

Yan Lian bit his teeth anxiously.

He said resentfully, "Why is that Tang Ze so touchy-feely with the Princess Consort? I wanted to protect her for the eighth brother."

By the time the eighth brother comes looking here, the Princess Consort will probably have been whisked away by someone.

"Why do I feel that Pavilion Master Tang seems very familiar to me..." Jian Yun murmured softly at this time.

"It must be your imagination. That Tang Ze has always been elusive, coming and going like a ghost. Not to mention the various courts, even many people in Jianghu know little about him..."

"So, you should not have met him before. If it weren’t for my trust in what the Princess Consort said was true, I would have suspected Tang Ze of being an imposter. How come he’s so passionate about court affairs, and moreover, is so clingy to the Princess Consort..."

Yan Lian spoke more and more angrily, even feeling like grinding his teeth.

"Enough, let’s not talk about this. Didn’t the eldest princess say she wanted to go to the Commandery Prince Residence? Let’s follow and go there too. Maybe we can help with something," Jian Yun said seriously.

After speaking, she tried to ride a horse.

But after several clumsy attempts without success, her face turned a bit awkward.

Yan Lian glanced around and saw no carriage.

He sighed softly, then said, "Jian Yun, forgive me."

After saying that, he took her by the waist with one hand and swiftly lifted her onto the back of one of the horses.

"Hold tight. I’ll be riding the horse; you just need to hold onto me. Also, I...

...didn’t mean to do this unintentionally. I just wanted to..." Yan Lian explained awkwardly.

He was concerned that Jian Yun might think of him as a frivolous rogue.

"Ahem, there’s no need to explain; I understand," Jian Yun replied unnaturally at that moment.

Having spent the past few days together, she felt that Yan Lian was not quite like the rumors described him.

Although he had numerous admirers across the world, he also had an extreme respect for each woman.

"By the way, Jian Yun, how did you notice those details earlier? I didn’t think of that at all," Yan Lian asked while riding the horse, bringing Jian Yun toward the Commandery Prince Residence, unable to hold back his curiosity.

He had been wanting to ask this question for a while.

Jian Yun smiled at the question and earnestly replied, "Being observant is all it takes. You could do it too, Ninth Prince."

The commoners saw a horse passing through the street with just a glance; they didn’t think much of it.

Because, in the Nanduan Capital, the local customs were quite open.

Meanwhile, because Tang Ze was driving the carriage at an extremely fast speed, Chu Baihan and Tang Ze had already arrived at the entrance of the Commandery Prince Residence.

Before going to the Ministry of Justice, she had already instructed someone to send the Commandery Prince and the Princess Consort back here, and they were likely already at the residence.

Chu Baihan then intended to enter, but suddenly, a sword was pointed in front of her face.