My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 263 Warning

Chapter 263: Chapter 263 Warning

Chu Baihan’s eyes reddened, and she glared at Qiang Guangguang with a furious gaze.

How could a father curse his own daughter to death?

"What, did the old man speak wrongly? The Qiang Family is the one standing with you. If you were conscious of your actions, you would not betray the Qiang Family like your mother did," Qiang Guangguang said coldly.

"Qiang Guangguang speaks of his despicable behavior of selling his daughter for glory as if it’s honorable. Indeed, as people age, they can afford to lose face," said Chu Baihan scathingly.

Just at that moment, Yan Lin stepped in front of Chu Baihan, his cold gaze fixed on Qiang Guangguang.

"Presumptuous! Who are you!"

Qiang Guangguang, who had never been insulted like this, was seething with anger.

It was only then that Qiang Na noticed the presence of Yan Lin.

Even though he wore a mask, his features indistinct,

his extraordinary aura still made it impossible to look away.

Hmph, Chu Baihan is truly formidable.

As a woman scorned, toting around a child, she still managed to attract the Tang Sect Master’s favor.

"Grandfather, he is the Tang Sect Master," Qiang Na whispered.

The Tang Sect Master?

Upon hearing these words, a sharp light flashed through the old fox, Qiang Guangguang’s, severe gaze.

Though he was part of the court, he knew of the Tang Sect’s reputation.

Chu Baihan had actually gotten involved with someone from the Tang Sect.

If they could get a person from the Tang Sect to work for the Qiang Family, then their family’s grand plans would be...

Thinking this, Qiang Guangguang’s anger subsided a little.

He glanced at Chu Baihan and then said, "Let’s sit down and talk, shall we? People who don’t know any better might think I’m treating you as enemies."

Chu Baihan was not going to let herself suffer.

She took Yan Lin’s hand and sat down beside him.

"When did you become so close to the Tang Sect?" Qiang Guangguang asked Chu Baihan tentatively.

"I don’t need to explain this matter to you," Chu Baihan responded coldly.

"You..."

Qiang Guangguang, infuriated, began to puff up his beard.

Taking a deep breath, he managed to suppress his rage.

"Fine, let’s not talk about the Tang Sect. I’ve heard you had a falling out with your Imperial Father in the Palace today?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Baihan’s eyes darkened slightly.

Indeed, good news stays within the walls, while bad news travels far and wide.

The incident in the Imperial Study this morning must have already spread throughout the entire capital city by now.

Qiang Na kept stuffing pastries into her mouth to hide her smirk.

Her heart was brimming with joy.

Ah, Chu Baihan, you always claimed to have a father who adored you, didn’t you?

It turns out that was all there was to it.

"Chu Baihan, you are the Princess of Nanduan Kingdom. Defying your father will do you no good. The other families are watching you like tigers, ready to pounce. If you fall, the Qiang Family will also be implicated because of you!" Qiang Guangguang spoke harshly.

Qiang Jianbai chimed in, "That’s right, you fail to cherish the Emperor’s favor towards you, but other princesses will. You’re so stubborn. Not only will you not be of any help to the Qiang Family, but you might even drag us down with you."

"All you talk about is the Qiang Family. If you’re so afraid of being implicated by me, then sever our ties now. That way, whatever happens to me won’t affect you," retorted Chu Baihan fiercely.

Chu Baihan opened her mouth with a smile that was not quite a smile.

After she spoke these words, the faces of the Qiang Family father and son turned incredibly ugly.

They still needed her to stabilize their power in the Imperial Palace; how could they abandon her?

"Absurd, you’re even more rebellious than your mother! Since ancient times, the younger generation should dedicate themselves to their families. How can there be any reason for the family to abandon them?" Qiang Guangguang reproached, seething with anger.

"Enough, I have no interest in arguing about these matters with you. Is there anything else? If not, I will take my leave."

Having said that, Chu Baihan rose to leave.

She was not her mother; she had not a shred of feeling for the Qiang Family, so naturally, she did not heed their words.

"Stop right there!"

"You have offended the Empress Dowager this time, and the days ahead for you and your imperial brother may not be easy. Furthermore, with Prince Xu, you’ve opposed him time and again. If it weren’t for the protection of the Qiang Family, do you think you and your sister could have survived until now?"

Qiang Jianbai said to Chu Baihan in a mocking tone.

Seeing that Chu Baihan had stopped in her tracks, he continued, "Therefore, the Qiang Family is your true support. Your imperial brother’s health is failing, and he won’t live long. Your maternal grandfather and I have selected a girl from a collateral line, and when the time comes, we’ll send her into the Imperial Palace. Have your father the Emperor confer upon her the title of concubine. Once she gives birth to a dragon son, the harem will still be under the Qiang Family’s control. You won’t be without support!"

"So, uncle means to suggest that I propose to father the Emperor to take another Qiang Family girl as a concubine?"

Chu Baihan turned to look at Qiang Jianbai, asking sarcastically with a snort of laughter.

"Exactly, we’ve mentioned this matter to the Emperor before, but he just won’t agree. As his daughter, it’s only fitting for you to bring it up with him," Qiang Jianbai said assertively.

Qiang Guangguang also nodded in agreement, "Indeed, while you can still speak in front of the Emperor, send her into the Imperial Palace quickly. Otherwise, once the Emperor is completely disgusted with you, you’ll no longer have the standing to make such suggestions."

"Furthermore, your imperial brother’s health is not good, but the position of Crown Princess Consort must still be held by someone from our Qiang Family. Your cousin Lizhen is our Qiang Family’s legitimate eldest daughter; she’s more than sufficient for the role of Crown Princess Consort. Make the proposal to the Emperor as soon as possible."

Qiang Guangguang issued another command.

His tone was exceedingly authoritative, conveying a sense that Chu Baihan must accomplish these two tasks.

Hearing this, Chu Baihan laughed.

It was ridiculous...

Her imperial brother was still alive and well, yet they were already cursing him.

And they were eyeing the position of Crown Princess Consort.

"As the foremost noble family, the Qiang Family should indeed marry into the Imperial Family. The position of my cousin, the Crown Prince’s, Crown Princess Consort is vacant, and it would be proper for someone of our own... even if it means benefiting my sister," Qiang Na interjected.

At the same time, a flash of jealousy crossed her eyes.

Her sister had always been more outstanding than she was from birth.

She had always lived in her sister’s shadow.

Now her sister was even about to become the Crown Princess Consort... How could she not be envious?

However, thinking that the Crown Prince, her cousin, had not long to live and would probably die within a year,

Her sister would also end up as a widow. At that thought, she instantly felt more at ease.

"Indeed, cousin Lizhen is very outstanding..."

Chu Baihan nodded her head.

Speaking of Qiang Lizhen, her expression became less ice-cold.

After all, within the entire Qiang Family, only Qiang Lizhen had not been tainted with their collusion.

"But, she is not suited for my imperial brother. You’d better stop making these reckless matches. Also, you’d best not act rashly, or else I shall not be polite. After all, I am not like my mother; I will not show mercy."

Chu Baihan warned them with a cold voice.

The Qiang Family members were ruthless and would stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Since they had the intention of inserting someone next to her father the Emperor and her imperial brother, they might very well resort to underhanded tactics behind their backs.

She would not allow her father the Emperor and her imperial brother to be harmed because of this.