My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 238 Empress Dowager’s Plan

Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Empress Dowager’s Plan

Chu Baihan arrived outside the courtyard, and those two were indeed fighting.

"Quick, go stop them, the Pavilion Master still has injuries."

Tang Zishen was burning with anxiety, urging Tang Yu and the others to intervene.

But at that moment, Chu Baihan said calmly, "Let them fight for a while."

Her gaze once again turned to the two who were exchanging blows.

Rather than fighting, it would be better to say they were sparring, testing each other out.

This level of confrontation shouldn’t trigger Tang Ze’s old injuries to flare up.

"Princess."

Nan Xing thoughtfully brought over a chair at that moment, placing it behind Chu Baihan.

Since there was a chair, Chu Baihan naturally wouldn’t stand there foolishly.

She yawned, then slowly sat down.

She watched the two combatants with a calm expression.

Eventually, after half an incense stick’s time, both of their foreheads were covered with sweat, and they stopped their hands.

At that time, Tang Zixiu was administering acupuncture to Chu Baihan and looked up worriedly, asking, "Pavilion Master, are you alright?"

"I’m fine."

Yan Lin replied in a faint voice.

He even turned his head, his indifferent gaze settling on Shi Jing, then said, "The Pavilion Master could be fine, thanks to General Shi’s mercy."

"Pavilion Master Tang is too kind. It should have been me to be fine, all due to you being light-handed."

Chu Baihan listened on the side, her eyebrows slightly raised.

When did these two become so humble?

"General Shi, what brought you here today, surely not just to fight?" Chu Baihan stared at Shi Jing, asking faintly.

"Of course not. I was merely curious about Pavilion Master Tang’s martial arts, so I took the opportunity to make a move, to spar with him. My real purpose for coming today is regarding the matter at the Princess Consort Residence..."

"Previously, I made a bet with you, the Eldest Princess, on who would uncover the murderer of Xiang Zhang faster. Now that you have uncovered the truth, it turns out I am not as capable as you. I apologize to you."

Shi Jing looked at Chu Baihan and spoke with a serious tone.

An apology...

Chu Baihan’s gaze was one of surprise; she did not expect Shi Jing to go out of his way to offer an apology.

However, thinking about her father’s previous assessment of Shi Jing, she found it not so strange after all.

Shi Jing was the kind of person who, though possessing pride, knew when to advance or retreat, was flexible, and would rectify his mistakes.

"General Shi, you were actually very close to the truth, just lacking the patience to notice the details."

Chu Baihan spoke softly.

"I never would have suspected that the culprit turned out to be a member of the Xiang Family. As for Prince Xu..."

Shi Jing intended to continue but halted midway, considering the current court situation, he chose to remain silent.

"General Shi, if there’s nothing else, please leave. The Eldest Princess still requires acupuncture."

Yan Lin interjected with a cold voice at this point.

He just couldn’t stand the presence of Shi Jing.

Shi Jing looked at the silver needle on Chu Baihan’s wrist, and suddenly remembered that her hand had not yet recovered.

He quickly apologized, "I regret having delayed the Princess’s treatment. Just one more thing and I will take my leave."

"What is it?" Chu Baihan asked, her brow furrowing slightly.

"The Empress Dowager has also sent me to deliver a message. She said that there was a misunderstanding with the Princess regarding the Xiang Family matter, and she deeply regrets it. Therefore, she wishes to take you to Yin Mountain soon to pray for blessings, to clear any misfortune."

Shi Jing spoke slowly.

Take her to Yin Mountain for blessings?

Chu Baihan’s eyes slightly changed.

Yin Mountain was their Nanduan Kingdom’s sacred mountain, said to be very efficacious.

The Empress Dowager often went there to pray for blessings, but every time she would take other Princesses and Princes with her.

As for her and the Crown Prince, the Empress Dowager would never consider it.

Now, she was actually willing to take her there...

Perhaps the Empress Dowager thought this was a kind of "honor" for her.

"You go back and tell the Empress Dowager that the road to Yin Mountain has been plagued by bandits recently, and it is not suitable to go, so this prayer for blessings should be spared," she said.

Chu Baihan did not think she had any blessings that needed to be prayed for with the Empress Dowager.

So, she simply made up an excuse on the spot.

Her aim was simple, to have Shi Jing relay her rejection to the Empress Dowager.

But who would have thought that after listening, Shi Jing actually explained very seriously, "Princess, you need not fear encountering bandits on the way, as I will personally escort you there this time. The Empress Dowager has also already heard about the severe bandit troubles along the way, so she plans to petition the Emperor to let me take a troop of soldiers to exterminate the bandits."

"This action is for the good of the people, so the Princess need not worry. I and the Emperor will arrange everything properly," Shi Jing promised very solemnly in the end.

Chu Baihan: "..."

The excuse she found had just been rejected like that.

She, too, had thought about dealing with the bandits near the capital city, just not planning to handle them with Shi Jing in one go.

She was about to say something else when Tang Ze spoke first, "If the Princess has no further orders, I will take my leave."

With that, he turned and left.

His departure was very decisive.

That was probably just his nature.

Watching his retreating figure, Chu Baihan complained helplessly, "I finally have a few days to rest, yet I still have to deal with them."

Yan Lin pressed his thin lips together, not speaking a word. His deep gaze followed Shi Jing’s retreating figure, and he began to have a rough guess in his mind.

Perhaps...

The Empress Dowager having Shi Jing follow them was not just about exterminating bandits—it was not that simple.

Unaware of the change in Yan Lin’s expression, Chu Baihan thought of something else.

"If it weren’t for Shi Jing coming here, I would have almost forgotten the matter regarding the Empress Dowager and Xiang Zhang," she muttered.

Quickly, she ordered Nan Xing, "Nan Xing, investigate the relationship between the Empress Dowager and the Princess Consort Residence again. This time, start from the deceased Xiang Zhang."

In the past, they had also investigated the Empress Dowager and the Princess Consort Residence, but had come up with nothing.

This time, starting from Xiang Zhang might yield some results.

"Yes, Princess."

"Master, Master, black blood is coming out, does this mean it was a success?"

While the others spoke, Tang Zishen did not get distracted as he focused intently on the silver needle on Chu Baihan’s wrist.

Upon seeing the black blood coming out, he was entirely on edge.

"Yes, this time it’s a success. You’ve done well," Chu Baihan did not skimp on her praise.

Upon hearing the praise, Tang Zishen felt as if his heart could soar.

"I’ll go and prepare the medicine," he said eagerly as he ran towards the kitchen.

Chu Baihan’s gaze then fell on Wuji, as she commanded, "Keep a close watch on the Imperial Palace. Since the Empress Dowager sent Shi Jing to deliver the message, it means she will act soon. Keep a tight watch—it won’t be wrong."

The Empress Dowager... she might not be as easy to handle as Uncle Emperor Xu.

"Yes, Princess, I understand," Wuji quickly nodded in acknowledgment.