Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Chapter 498 The Confident Prince Jing

The weather is excellent today.

Although the temperature was still not high, the sun was shining brightly, and the golden sunlight felt warm on people, making them feel relaxed.

But inside the tent where Cheng Wan was, the atmosphere was cold and gloomy. Prince Jing's eyes were wide open, and his gaze toward Cheng Wan seemed to want to devour her. He looked extremely angry.

All of this stemmed from what Cheng Wan had just said.

After learning from Jin Jin that the assassins confessed they were sent by Mu Yao, Cheng Wan felt something was very wrong.

So Cheng Wan had someone invite Prince Jing, and through roundabout means, managed to extract the assassin's confession from him.

So Cheng Wan advised Prince Jing to calm down and not fall into the trap of the villains, saying that the assassins last night could not possibly have been sent by Mu Yao.

This single word of advice ignited Prince Jing, who was already like a powder keg.

"Marquis Zhaoping, your life is still in my hands! How dare you defend Mu Yao like this! I think you really don't want to live!"

To be honest, Prince Jing's anger is quite terrifying.

Cheng Wan also knew that her life was still in Prince Jing's hands, and that Prince Jing could break the contract and kill her at any time.

But what can she do when she and Mu Yao are currently on the same side?

Moreover, from Cheng Wan's own perspective, she must do everything in her power to prevent the conflict between Prince Jing and Mu Yao from escalating suddenly due to Prince Jing's arrival to receive the birthday congratulatory delegation.

Otherwise, it would bring unexpected trouble to both the emperor and Mu Yao.

As a subordinate, the worst thing you can do is cause trouble for your boss because of your own actions.

Regardless of whether the trouble was initiated or directly caused by the subordinate...

Moreover, Cheng Wan genuinely believed that the assassin from last night could not have been sent by Mu Yao.

What is Mu Yao after?

Even if Mu Yao succeeds in sending an assassin to kill Prince Jing, it would only eliminate a relatively insignificant opponent, and there is still a huge risk of being discovered by the emperor.

Mu Yao's position as crown prince is now extremely secure. As long as Mu Yao stays in his position obediently, no one can touch him.

Why would Mu Yao want to cause trouble for himself?

That would be stupid.

All sorts of thoughts were quickly organized in Cheng Wan's mind, forming a logical chain.

"Your Highness, if those assassins last night were sent by the Crown Prince, how could they possibly have left any survivors for you to interrogate?"

If those survivors were to confess, wouldn't that cause the Crown Prince a huge problem?

Based on your understanding of the Crown Prince, would he do something so unwise? Would he personally hand you such a huge incriminating piece of information?

“Of course I would!” Prince Jing raised his chin proudly and said, “I am of noble birth and not much younger than the Crown Prince. If it weren’t for Mu Yao, I would definitely have become…”

Prince Jing abruptly shut his mouth, then snorted coldly, "My existence is a huge threat to the Crown Prince! He's capable of anything to get rid of me! This is such a good opportunity for me to leave the capital, how could the Crown Prince let it go so easily? As for your suggestion to leave them alive, how do you know they aren't begging for death?"

Cheng Wan felt a lump in her throat.

She observed Prince Jing's expression and then realized with a sigh that Prince Jing seemed to really think that way.

How can Prince Jing be so confident?

His existence is a huge threat to the Crown Prince?

The crown prince would do anything to get rid of him.

Cheng Wan remained expressionless, deeply suspecting that Prince Jing was judging others by his own standards.

"Your Highness, if the Crown Prince wanted to kill you, why did those assassins suddenly withdraw last night when victory was in sight?"

Prince Jing frowned and did not answer immediately.

This is what he couldn't figure out.

"Your Highness, if those assassins were indeed sent by the Crown Prince, after you return to the capital and report this matter to the Emperor, who will benefit the most?"

Prince Jing was stunned.

Cheng Wan looked directly at Prince Jing: "Your Highness, I have heard that Her Majesty the Empress is pregnant."