The concubine pretends to be obedient, the sinister prince's favorite

This was the blood-clotting pill Chu Changxun gave her before she set out for Changzhou. Unexpectedly, it would be of great use.

"Eat this."

"Thank you, Princess..."

Qi Yu trusted Jiang Li very much. He took the white pill from her hand and swallowed it without hesitation.

She let him lean against the wall to recuperate, while she looked around the woodshed.

After checking for a while, the girl sighed helplessly. No wonder the bald man was so confident in leaving them here.

The entire room was covered with iron mesh except for a small square window, and not even a bit of sunlight could get in from other places.

The small square window was so small that even she couldn't get through, let alone Qi Yu.

Jiang Li dragged over another bundle of firewood, placed it under the window, and stepped on it to see the scene outside the window.

But she was still disappointed. The window faced the mountain behind, and there was nothing in sight except weeds and dead trees, not even a single person.

Just as she was about to come down, her almond-shaped eyes suddenly fixed on one direction.

That's... Nandina domestica! ?

The plump red fruits hanging on the branches were very eye-catching. She must have seen it right!

A perfect plan gradually came into being in her mind, and Jiang Li pulled the corners of her mouth and smiled evilly.

Humph, you damn baldy, I'll poison you to death!

The girl had her back to the window, and the light shone on her, as if she was coated with a layer of golden light, but... her expression made Qi Yu swallow.

Is this really the same gentle and ladylike princess she once was? Why does it feel like she's been possessed by something foul...

……

at the foot of the mountain,

The undercover agent confessed everything after only five whippings. After learning that Jiang Li had been taken away by the bandits, Li Jinyuan's face became so gloomy that ink seemed to be dripping out.

Li Youchuan was also angry and kicked him directly.

"Tell me! Who ordered you to do this?! Who told you to do this?!"

The undercover agent whimpered and spat out a mouthful of blood, his consciousness almost being shaken off by the kick.

"Rou, Imperial Concubine Rou...It was Imperial Concubine Rou who asked me to do this."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ci and Lin Qingtang lowered their heads at the same time, not daring to look any further.

After all, it is a royal secret, and as ministers, they cannot speculate too much.

Li Youchuan sneered, a dark light flashing in his eyes.

This woman can reach so far even in the harem, I really underestimated her...

Since she had a hand in this, Li Junlin must have been involved as well.

His ambition is really getting bigger and bigger...

Li Jinyuan glanced at the undercover agent kneeling on the ground, and there was no sign of the glaciers in his eyes melting.

"The imperial guards will not tolerate traitors and will kill them immediately with sticks."

"Yes!"

When the undercover agent heard that he had confessed everything but still was not forgiven, he was so scared that he kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, please forgive me! I will never dare to do it again... Your Majesty!"

Li Jinyuan didn't even give him a glance, but just turned his head silently to look at the top of the mountain. He couldn't wait any longer.

Li Youchuan knew that he was worried about Jiang Li, so he raised his hand and patted his shoulder gently.

"Don't worry, my brother! Now that the reinforcements have arrived, we can't be afraid of those bandits. Let's charge up the mountain and rescue your sister-in-law!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the royal guards also became restless. After all, during their time together in Changzhou, they had all been conquered by Jiang Li and had already determined that she was their mistress.

But Li Jinyuan raised his hand to signal them to be quiet. The man's eyes were heavy and his tone was firm.

"I will go first, and you can come later."

He didn't dare to gamble. What if the bandits were desperate and hurt Jiang Li?

The safest way is for him to go up the mountain alone, where he will not be a big sight and will not disturb the bandits.

"Brother Emperor..."

Li Youchuan frowned, obviously disagreeing.

"Those bandits have clearly been bribed by Li Junlin and his men. If you go there alone, aren't you walking into a trap?"

Li Jinyuan didn't say anything, but everyone who knew him knew that he had made up his mind and no one could change it.

As the man's figure disappeared into the dense forest, Li Youchuan irritably kicked away the stones on the roadside, his young face full of worry.

My father is old, and Concubine Rou and Li Junlin are like ants on a hot pan. Until the crown prince's position is decided, they will never stop targeting my third brother. How despicable...

Judging from this trend, Third Brother must ascend to the throne as Crown Prince. Otherwise…if Li Junlin really inherits the throne in the future, he will not allow Third Brother to survive…

Lin Ci put his arm around Li Youchuan's shoulders like a good brother and shook him gently, trying to make him relax a little.

"Don't worry, the Third Prince is a martial arts expert. No one can get close to him and hurt him. We'll catch up with him soon. He'll be fine, ah!"

Perhaps his comfort really worked, Li Youchuan's face looked a little better, and he immediately wanted to organize the army and head up the mountain.

But Lin Ci frowned and hugged his shoulders tightly, obviously having something else to say.

"But when did the Third Prince start caring so much about that idiot Jiang Li? On the day of his wedding, the Prince clearly didn't even bother to step into her room..."

"Ah, Sister Qingwan really understands the prince. He is such a good person. Even if he doesn't like Jiang Li, he is willing to take the risk to save her."

Li Youchuan's expression, which had just improved, turned sour again. His clenched fists were placed beside his legs, as if he was going to hit Lin Ci in the face in the next second.

But the latter was completely unaware and was still talking excitedly.

"I still feel so sorry for Sister Qingwan. She and the Third Prince were clearly a perfect match, but they were ruined by that rotten apple, Jiang Li. Ouch... Ouch!"

The fist that had been suppressed for a long time couldn't be controlled and fell on Lin Ci's handsome face. Li Youchuan withdrew his hand, but there was still flames in his eyes.

"You are the rat shit, your whole family is rat shit!"

Lin Qingtang, who heard this from the side, said: …

"My brother and his wife have a great relationship. What does he have to do with Ji Qingwan? You always believe everything you hear. How come I don't know that you are still so gossipy?!"

Lin Ci lowered his hands that were covering his eyes, and the circle around his right eye suddenly turned purple, making him look like a panda.

Even his sister couldn't help but burst out laughing. She felt sorry for him, but it was his fault for being so mean.

"Li Youchuan! How dare you punch this handsome young man in the face!"

"Humph, what's the matter? Who told you to speak ill of my sister-in-law?"

"you!"

Lin Ci was so angry that he wanted to drag him here to fight to the death.

Lin Qingtang closed his eyes helplessly, unable to hide his disgust.

She reached out and grabbed Lin Ci's ear, pulling him over.

"Hasn't it been enough? Is Ji Qingwan your real sister or am I your real sister? Why haven't I seen you defend me like this outside?"

It makes me angry whenever I mention this. When Lin Ci was little, he met Ji Qingwan once, and he started following her around, calling her "sister" every day, and was extremely attentive.

Why have I never seen him be so attentive to me... He has no conscience.