My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 229: Xiang Zhang Died Again?

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Xiang Zhang Died Again?

Following closely, Nan Shi, clad in a bright yellow dragon robe, entered the room.

Behind him were Chu Baihan and Tang Ze.

A thin layer of sweat coated Chu Baihan’s forehead.

Their rush to the palace had indeed been too hasty.

She hadn’t even had time to catch her breath before following the Emperor here.

From the corner of her eye, seeing Hu Yi collapsed on the ground, Chu Baihan’s heart sank slightly.

The Empress Dowager had indeed inflicted punishment on Hu Yi.

But fortunately, she was still alive.

Sensing her gaze, Hu Yi struggled to turn her head.

When her eyes met with Chu Baihan’s, her feelings became very complicated.

Her insignificant life, yet the Princess devoted such attention.

Unaware of Hu Yi’s feelings, Chu Baihan looked towards Yan Lian and Jian Yun and nodded affirmatively at them.

It must have been tough for them...

Dealing with someone like the Empress Dowager, they must be exhausted.

"Emperor, you’ve come as well, how come, are you also here to stop me from dealing with the murderer?"

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes, speaking displeasingly.

Nan Shi’s expression darkened slightly.

The Empress Dowager had shown him kindness for a period of time, and he did not wish to escalate matters to ugliness.

But he also absolutely would not allow the Empress Dowager to disregard human life.

Thus, he soon spoke coldly, "Empress Dowager, I have already entrusted this matter to Hanhan. If the murderer must be interrogated, it should be done by her."

"Emperor, don’t tell me you think I’ve overstepped?" the Empress Dowager’s expression turned foul.

"Great-grandmother, you are intent on dealing with Hu Yi only because you think that Zhangzhang is dead and you owe him an explanation. What if Zhangzhang isn’t dead?" Chu Baihan looked up and spoke loudly to the Empress Dowager.

Before the Empress Dowager could respond, Nan Leshi laughed, covering her mouth first.

"My imperial sister, are you confused? Everyone saw Zhangzhang’s corpse clearly. If you aim to defend this concubine, you should find a better excuse."

She didn’t believe Chu Baihan could actually produce the real Zhangzhang.

On the side, Xiang An remained calm.

Because he was certain Chu Baihan couldn’t find the person.

Her saying these things now was just an act of mystification.

"Enough, Nan Baihan, the Emperor favors you, the Crown Prince indulges you, I turn a blind eye. However, now you dare to toy with me, if I do not teach you a lesson today, will you still regard me as your Empress Dowager!"

The Empress Dowager’s face barely concealed her murderous intent.

"Exactly, imperial sister, normally you might get away with small mistakes shielded by our father, but deceiving the great-grandmother cannot be shielded by anyone!" Fen Weiping also began to stir the pot.

"But what if Zhangzhang truly isn’t dead?" Chu Baihan directly countered Fen Weiping.

Fen Weiping’s expression stiffened.

Seeing Chu Baihan’s calm demeanor, her heart felt uneasy.

Could it be that she really found Zhangzhang?

Wrong, she is most skilled in military tactics; probably, it’s all an act, aiming to deceive them with a smoke and mirrors strategy.

"If Zhangzhang really isn’t dead, then I, your royal sister, will apologize to you, imperial sister," Nan Leshi stated, looking up and standing tall, calmly.

"Apologizing to me lacks sincerity. Royal sister, the person you truly wronged is the concubine. Otherwise, why don’t you apologize to the concubine in front of everyone?" Chu Baihan spoke leisurely.

"Chu Baihan, enough!"

Nan Leshi’s tone could not hide her anger.

For her, a distinguished Princess to apologize to a lowly concubine, was Nan Baihan mad?

"Could it be, royal sister, that you dare not?" Chu Baihan asked, with a mockingly interrogative tone.

Seeing Chu Baihan like this almost provoked Nan Leshi into reacting impulsively. She quickly responded loudly, "Of course, I dare! Alright, I will take your bet. I want to see, imperial sister, when you deliberately provoke me, what consequences you will ultimately face."

She knew full well that Chu Baihan was using reverse psychology, but she was very confident that Chu Baihan couldn’t find the person.

Moreover, she had another reason for accepting Chu Baihan’s bet so quickly.

That was—

She wanted the Emperor to see firsthand how foolish the eldest Princess he personally raised truly was.

But when she looked towards their father, she could not see any dissatisfaction with Chu Baihan on his face, which drove her mad with jealousy.

With Nan Leshi’s nod, Chu Baihan had achieved her objective.

She said to Nan Shi and Nan Li, "Father, Big Brother Emperor, let me handle the upcoming matters; you both, please take a seat."

They both weren’t in good health at the moment, no need to keep standing.

"And you, sit down as well!" Chu Baihan even turned back to glare at Tang Ze.

His body was in such a condition and yet he was still causing trouble, did he not care about his own life?

Realizing Chu Baihan’s concern, Tang Ze’s lips curved into a slight smile, then he obediently said, "Alright, I’ll sit."

Yan Lian watched from the side, his thoughts churning internally.

Was it his illusion...

Why did he feel that the relationship between Lady Eight and that Tang Ze seemed a bit different now?

After she had instructed them, Chu Baihan then coldly said to those at the door, "Bring the person up."

Soon, Xiang Zhang, covered in injuries, was dragged in.

Xiang An originally stood there calmly, convinced that Chu Baihan wouldn’t find anyone.

But when he saw Xiang Zhang’s face, he panicked.

"Zhang, Zhangzhang?"

His Zhangzhang, why was he injured like this.

"You vile woman, what have you done to Zhangzhang?" Xiang An turned and glared at Chu Baihan with resentful eyes.

"Didn’t the Princess Consort Residence convict your son as dead? How come this attitude now?"

Chu Baihan asked with a mocking smile.

Xiang An was immediately stumped.

His face looked awful, very conflicted.

But seeing Xiang Zhang gasping like a dog there, his love for his son overcame his rationale.

He rushed over, "Zhangzhang, Zhangzhang, my Zhangzhang, how did you become like this? Who harmed you? Tell your father, I will avenge you."

As he said this, Xiang An also sharply glared at Chu Baihan’s back.

The Empress Dowager couldn’t sit still anymore and quickly stood up.

"Zhangzhang, is it really Zhangzhang? He’s really not dead?"

Chu Baihan, watching the Empress Dowager’s reaction, a flicker of dark light flashed in her eyes.

She always felt the Empress Dowager’s concern for Xiang Zhang was a bit off.

But she couldn’t find any evidence...

"Great-grandmother, since Xiang Zhang is not dead, then Concubine Hu truly isn’t the murderer. Moreover, when I was capturing Xiang Zhang, I discovered a secret related to Qin Garden..."

Chu Baihan’s gaze swept towards Nan Xu.

But Nan Xu maintained his smiling tiger façade, not showing any panic.

"Qin Garden? Is that not a place that belongs to Xuwang Residence? Hanhan, tell us, what exactly is going on?" Nan Shi asked with a stern face.

"This matter requires the Princely Heir to explain properly." Chu Baihan said with a cold laugh, ready to walk over and release the mute acupoint of Xiang Zhang.

But just at that moment, there was a "puh" sound, Xiang Zhang fiercely spat out a mouthful of black blood.

Then his eyes darkened, and his head drooped down.

"Not good!"

Chu Baihan hurried over, but Xiang Zhang had already stopped breathing.

"Xiang An, did you kill your own son?" Chu Baihan turned, asking him with a sharp voice, shocked.

She had calculated everything, but never expected that Xiang An, to protect the Emperor’s uncle, would cruelly choose to sacrifice Xiang Zhang.

Pain surged in the depths of Xiang An’s eyes.

He didn’t want to!

But if Zhangzhang didn’t die, it would be them who would die!

All because of Chu Baihan, all because of her!

With manic hatred flashing in his eyes, Xiang An immediately lunged towards Chu Baihan.

"It’s you, you killed my Zhangzhang, I want you to pay with your life!"

But before he could touch Chu Baihan, she fiercely kicked him away.

Looking down at him from above, Chu Baihan then said coldly, "Commandery Prince, I certainly did not harm your son."

"Chu Baihan, you are so bold. Zhangzhang was already injured when you brought him back, and now he is poisoned and dead, if not you, then who?" The Empress Dowager also spoke up with venom.

Her demeanor was as if she wanted to kill Chu Baihan right there.

In response to this accusation, Chu Baihan laughed, she lowered her head to smooth the wrinkles on her sleeve cuff, then spoke lightly, "Who said the one who died is Xiang Zhang? Bring up the real Princely Heir!"