Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 184: Are You Planning to Make a Move Against the Empress?

Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Are You Planning to Make a Move Against the Empress?

Time passed by second by second, the originally warm and pleasant sunlight gradually became somewhat dazzling.

The silence was terrifying, for a while, there was no sound except for breathing.

Heifeng bowed his head, sitting motionless on the ground.

Zhou Hong couldn’t wait any longer, he tilted his head, wanting to step out to get some fresh air and to think of a plan.

But before he could move, he caught a glimpse of Qi Yu lifting her eyes, her right hand slightly raised, and Zhou Hong instinctively sat up straight.

But the next second, he heard Qi Yu lazily call out for the maid, "Cai Qin, change the tea."

Cai Qin bowed and then heard Qi Yu say, "I won’t drink white tea."

This time Cai Qin paused, then nodded, "Yes."

Immediately, she walked away quickly with her head down and the cup in her hands, as if someone was chasing her.

Qi Yu just glanced at her briefly and then turned her gaze back.

She didn’t mind people climbing up, but stepping on her to climb up, that was courting death.

Zhou Hong held back and held back, but finally he couldn’t sit still and spoke up, "Princess, how long are we going to drag this out?"

Qi Yu chuckled softly, her lips curling into a smile, and spoke with a light tone, "What’s the rush?"

What’s the rush?

Zhou Hong was almost driven to rage, the Prince was still unconscious, and if he couldn’t catch the person behind this soon, how could he face going back to the capital city to see His Majesty.

Soon, Cai Qin brought over some steaming tea, Qi Yu sniffed it, confirmed it was Biluochun Tea, and said no more.

Seeing her drink it, Cai Qin finally felt a bit more at ease.

But her feelings were still somewhat uneasy.

When she was bought into this mansion, she had no idea that her master would be the Prince.

After learning the identity of her master, relying on her beauty, slowly, she started harboring thoughts she shouldn’t have.

But with her low status, she could only start from the seemingly frail Princess.

In recent days, she had been covertly observing and saw that the Princess was indeed as the rumors described, a person of naïve nature, so she managed to get some medicine from her cousin at the Medical Hall that could make a person turn foolish and ground it into a powder, gradually mixing it into the tea the Princess frequently drank.

She did it all very secretly, never imagining it would be exposed.

But today, the Princess mentioned this, could it just be a complaint about the tea?

Cai Qin dared not think further, being someone who excelled at enduring, she decided to behave for a while before planning her next move.

Qi Yu lightly sipped the tea, waved her hand, and dismissed Cai Qin.

Then she softly said, "The person who sent you to assassinate the Prince, was it the Empress?"

This statement was like a thunderclap, stunning everyone.

Heifeng abruptly opened his eyes, looking up at her in disbelief.

Zhou Hong’s mind was in turmoil, murmuring to himself, "How could that be?"

He had never imagined that the person behind the scenes, whom he was so desperate to catch, would be the Empress.

However, this was merely Qi Yu’s speculation.

He steadied himself, looked at Qi Yu, and asked, "Why would the Empress do this?"

Even Shen Xiheng could answer that question, casting him a somewhat pitying look, "Naturally, to eliminate a rival."

Zhou Hong didn’t believe it, "But the Empress has no sons, she..."

He wanted to say the Empress only had a daughter, how could she be involved in a struggle for the throne.

But this was not his place to speak, so he remained silent, cutting himself off mid-sentence.

Qi Yu stood up, looked at the already stupefied Heifeng, and said, "The Empress is already with child."

Heifeng fell silent for a while, then nodded, "Yes."

Considering he was going to die either way, he might as well defect; perhaps Qi Yu would spare his life.

He was just a pawn, what did it matter whom he followed.

Qi Yu noticed his attitude and her eyes slightly lifted.

Indeed, he was a talent, knowing whose side to take to live.

The news of the Empress’s pregnancy had arrived here a few days ago, and when Qi Yu read the secret letter, she had merely sighed, "Li Tianze really is vigorous in his old age."

Unexpectedly, the Empress had extended her reach to Gusu.

Even if it was to prepare ahead of time, it was still a bit too early.

Shen Xiheng also knew this news, and after hearing it, he wasn’t too surprised, but Zhou Hong was stunned.

His expression stalled, appearing somewhat comical.

Qi Yu couldn’t help but feel sympathy for him.

After all the effort to trace the mastermind, it turned out to be someone they couldn’t touch.

However, she narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression mocking, "Is the Empress making such a big move because she fears the child’s arrival is too smooth?"

Concerning the Royal Family’s secrets, Shi Zhou and Gu Jingping both listened, baffled.

Qi Yu, not avoiding them, said to Heifeng, "If you want to live, you know what to do."

Heifeng weakly tugged at the corners of his mouth, "Isn’t it just to make me a pawn?"

Qi Yu glanced at him, "I can release you. Once back in the capital city, do as I said, otherwise, I will still kill you."

"Alright." Heifeng exhaled a breath of murky air, feeling oddly relaxed.

Qi Yu gave Shiqi a look and had him take the man away, "Give him a horse to return to the capital city."

Although Shiqi didn’t understand her intention, the Princess’s command was always right, "Yes."

He took the man down, gave Heifeng a meal, had him tidy up, and personally escorted him to the city gate.

Standing on the city wall, Shiqi asked somewhat anxiously, "Princess, is it really alright to let the tiger return to the mountain like this?"

Qi Yu tied up her long hair, the blue ribbon fluttering in the wind and her eyes contained a coldness, "Keeping him alive is more valuable than killing him."

Not understanding, Shiqi didn’t ask further.

Shen Xiheng, however, glanced at her, his expression grave, "Do you plan to make a move against the Empress?"

Qi Yu slightly curved her lips, looking at him, "Why, are you afraid?"

What she wanted to do was not merely to make a move against the Empress.

All those hidden in the dark, aiming at her and Li Mingjue, she wouldn’t let a single one off.

Shen Xiheng frowned, slightly irritated, retorted, "Am I afraid of the Empress? I’m worried that something will happen to you guys!"

Qi Yu smiled, her eyes sparkling, "I have already sent word back to the capital city, letting people spread the news of the Prince’s grave injuries. When Heifeng returns, he will become a time bomb by the Empress’s side."

Shen Xiheng guessed what she intended, "Do you want the Empress to lower her guard?"

"No," Qi Yu looked at him, her expression resolute, "The Empress won’t lower her guard, she will send more people over."

"Then you?" Shen Xiheng frowned, somewhat unable to understand her actions.

Qi Yu simply smiled without speaking, descended from the city gate, and rode back to her residence.

Shen Xiheng followed behind, leading his horse, deep in thought.

Seeing this, Shi Zhou also dismounted, slowed his pace, and walked beside him, silently following.

As they walked, Shi Zhou suddenly spotted a few familiar figures in the crowd.

Her expression changed, she tugged at Shen Xiheng’s sleeve, her expression unreadable, "I need to leave."