My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 287 Qiang Zishi

Chapter 287: Chapter 287 Qiang Zishi

Upon reaching the mountain, they realized many people had already arrived.

"Cousin sister, you’re finally here, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time."

Just then, Qiang Na arrived with a young man by her side, approaching Chu Baihan.

Seeing them, Chu Baihan’s gaze turned cold in an instant.

Why was it them again.

It was as if they were haunting her.

"Sister Baihan," the man next to Qiang Na squinted at Chu Baihan, then called her with a meaningful tone.

Chu Baihan felt uncomfortable upon hearing his voice.

Nan Xing directly chastised, "Qiang Zishi, be mindful of your status, dare not address the Princess by her given name."

At this moment, not far away, Yan Lin stood under a tree, his eyes observantly watching the situation here.

His status was somewhat special, unsuitable to always be by Chu Baihan’s side.

But seeing her entangled by others now, he couldn’t keep the aggression in his body at bay.

"Who is that man?" he asked Ziyi behind him with a stern voice.

The way the man looked at Hanhan was far too aggressive.

Ziyi had already been helping with the investigation throughout the Capital City during this period.

So he knew not just their names, but even the number of underpants they wore.

Glancing over there, Jian Ying’s expression became quite odd.

After a while, he said through clenched teeth, "That person is the legitimate son of the Qiang Family, Qiang Zishi. He’s violent and has a dark mind. Most importantly... it seems he has taken an interest in the Princess Consort."

"Taken an interest in the Princess Consort?" Yan Lin’s eyes darkened.

"That’s right. Three years ago, that old fox of the Qiang Family secretly entered the palace, claiming he wanted to secure a marriage for his grandson. Being the father of the Empress, the southern Emperor agreed without much hesitation. But who knew that the old fox intended for the Princess Consort to marry Qiang Zishi?"

Ziyi said through clenched teeth.

After these words were spoken, there was a "crack" sound from under Yan Lin’s foot.

A tree branch thicker than two arms was just broken by his sheer force.

"If they could marry the senior Princess to the Qiang Family, it could guarantee their everlasting prosperity. They certainly know how to scheme..." Yan Lin’s tone grew colder with each word.

"Why didn’t you tell me about such an important matter earlier?"

Yan Lin’s gaze at Ziyi was very angry.

"I only found out about this last night, my lord. I wanted to tell you sooner, but there was no opportunity," Ziyi hurriedly explained.

Hearing this, Yan Lin’s expression gradually softened.

He exhaled and then asked hoarsely, "Continue, what else is there concerning Qiang Zishi?"

"Yes, master. I also found out that after the Emperor rejected and scolded the old fox of the Qiang Family, he behaved for a few days. But then, a few days later at the palace feast, something happened..."

"Did they plot against Hanhan again?" Yan Lin asked coldly.

"Exactly," Ziyi hurriedly nodded. He continued, "That night, a scandal occurred in the Imperial Palace. During the palace feast, Qiang Zishi, the legitimate grandson of the Duke’s mansion, forced himself on a palace maid in a side chamber. It is said that at the time when the incident happened, the senior Princess had drunk too much and went out for some air..."

Some matters, Ziyi didn’t need to clarify too much for Yan Lin to guess the ramifications.

"The Qiang Family, Qiang Zishi, they have quite the audacity, to target Hanhan," Yan Lin said, clenching his fists. Right now, the aggression radiating from his body seemed ready to devour someone whole.

He didn’t dare to imagine what would have happened to his Princess Consort if the Qiang Family had succeeded three years ago.

"After this incident, the Emperor was furious and even wanted to castrate Qiang Zishi. But that old fox actually produced a letter from the Empress from many years ago. Back then, she had promised to protect the Qiang Family, so they asked the Emperor for a promise to spare Qiang Zishi’s life,"

Ziyi continued to report.

Hearing these words, Yan Lin sneered directly, "Has the Emperor agreed?"

"Yes."

Yan Lin sneered again, as this was within his expectations.

The Emperor was truly as softhearted as ever.

Could such a person really be a good Emperor, a good sovereign father?

"What happened afterward?" Yan Lin continued to ask through gritted teeth.

His gaze, like a hawk lurking in the night, was fixed on Qiang Zishi, as if he wished he could kill him right there and then.

"If things are as Master anticipated, the Emperor spared Qiang Zishi’s life. But the condition was that he must atone in a temple for three years. By my calculations, he should have only recently returned."

Ziyi continued to answer.

The most beloved legitimate grandson, sent to stay in a temple for three years.

That old fox of the Qiang Family could hardly have borne it.

That must also be why he has been plotting against Chu Baihan for so many years, out of both hatred and the desire to use her.

"Exactly, but the vile deeds he committed aren’t something that spending three years in confinement in a temple could resolve. The Princess Consort didn’t even have to lift a finger; the Crown Prince commanded his father-in-law to give Qiang Zishi a bowl of medicinal soup every day... Thus, Qiang Zishi’s vital essence is still there, but it’s ruined."

Hearing Ziyi’s words, a hint of a smile finally appeared in Yan Lin’s icy eyes.

Hmph, Nan Li finally proved to be somewhat useful.

"However, I’ve also discovered that although his virility is ruined, this Qiang Zishi still dares crave what he cannot have. He has kept two women behind the temple. It is said that these two women bear a striking resemblance to the Princess Consort."

Ziyi continued to report this situation.

As soon as the words were spoken, there was another "crack" sound, and Yan Lin broke another thick branch underfoot.

Very good, very good indeed.

This Qiang Zishi still dares to covet Hanhan even now.

He really deserves to die!

There, Chu Baihan felt naked disgust as Qiang Zishi’s brazen gaze fell on her.

She shot a silver needle from her fingertip.

But oddly, before her silver needle could pierce the acupuncture point, he knelt down.

The "thud" was crisp and unmistakable.

The eyes of those around them all turned their attention this way.

Why would Qiang Zishi kneel to her?

Chu Baihan raised an eyebrow, and suddenly, she noticed from the corner of her eye, beneath a tree not far away, a certain Prince watching her with an affectionate gaze.

Her heart instantly understood.

It was her Prince’s doing.

"Brother, what are you doing? This is my cousin sister, your cousin sister; there’s no need for such formality."

Qiang Na, seeing this, hurriedly reached out to pull Qiang Zishi up.

But at that moment, Chu Baihan spoke indifferently, "We can discuss our relative relations separately, but the proper etiquette must not be abandoned. Wuming, have Miss Qiang and Master Qiang kneel properly." Chu Baihan gave the cold order.

"Yes, Princess!" Wuming and the others could no longer hold back.

Hearing Chu Baihan’s words, they immediately walked over and forced Qiang Na to kneel.

Qiang Zishi tried to rise, but his shoulders were pinned down, leaving him completely immobilized.

But even so, Qiang Zishi’s face showed no signs of anger.

He watched the direction Chu Baihan left in, his lips curling into a sinister smile.