The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Jian Yue nodded: "That's good. The Prime Minister's daughter is of noble birth, so you must not be negligent. After all, this concerns your future. I have to go out today, so you don't need the Golden Armor Guards to stay with me. I've noticed you've had a few less people around you these past few days, so they can stay and protect you!"

Murong Chuan felt a warmth in his heart and said, "It's alright. I'll feel more at ease if you stay by my side. As the Crown Prince, there shouldn't be anyone in the capital who would dare to openly attack me."

After saying that, he thought about his current situation, and anger rekindled in his heart.

He pondered for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Yueyue, do the people protecting you know about the Ghost Doctor in the martial arts world?"

Jian Yue's eyes flashed with surprise as she asked, "A ghost doctor? A physician?"

Murong Chuan explained, "Yes, he is a doctor in the martial arts world. He is highly skilled in medicine and is known as the Ghost Doctor. It is said that there is no disease he cannot cure."

Jian Yue looked at Murong Chuan, her expression suddenly turning serious: "Are you sick?"

Murong Chuan paused, shook his head and smiled, "No, it's just that my mother is not feeling well. The treatment methods given by the palace doctors are not very effective. I thought that there are many folk remedies in the martial arts world, so I wanted to try them. However, I have searched many places and asked many people these past few days, but no one knows the whereabouts of this Ghost Doctor. That's why I wanted to ask you, thinking that you have lived outside for many years and may know news about this person."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue suddenly burst into laughter and said, "I think you're just grasping at straws in your desperation. It's true that I left the Qiu family many years ago, but I was still young back then, and I was carefully keeping my life hanging by a thread. How could I possibly know anything about any quack doctor?"

Seeing the worry in your eyes, I suppose Her Majesty the Empress is indeed unwell. In that case, I'll inquire about it for you. But please remember, news is welcome, but don't blame me if nothing comes of it.”

Murong Chuan immediately said with delight, "Of course I don't blame you. I am only grateful and happy that you have helped me so much. Yueyue, you are so good to me."

Yes, I'm good to you, I'm too good to you. I just want to be good to you, and then, suddenly, I make you fall from your pedestal, watching you go from hope to despair. That's the best punishment for you.

Jian Yue smiled and looked at Murong Chuandao, saying, "I am the kind of person who always repays kindness, so naturally I will treat you well. You should keep the Golden Armor Guards by your side. I have people protecting me, so your presence is actually of no use to me."

Jian Yue's words clearly told Murong Chuan that the people around her didn't take the Golden Armor Guards seriously at all, which made Murong Chuan even more certain of his previous guess.

However, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Jian Yue's offer to help him escape. He believed that the best approach was to keep things in his own hands. Although Jian Yue had been honest with him, it seemed unrealistic to expect her to hand over everything to him directly. Moreover, Jian Yue hadn't said that these people belonged to her; instead, she said that Shangguan Linglong had sent them to protect her.

Thinking of this, Murong Chuan suddenly frowned, a hint of unease creeping into his expression.

Back then, Empress Sun Rouxiang and Qiu Zhenzhou's father collaborated to imprison Shangguan Linglong in the Qiu family's cellar. For the past sixteen years, they haven't been able to get any information about the armored soldiers.

Now, Jian Yue says that these people are all under Shangguan Linglong's command, so this matter needs to be considered.

How did Shangguan Linglong manage to command the armored soldiers after sixteen years in the Qiu family? Did she make contact with them when Shangguan Jianyue successfully left the Qiu family?

But this doesn't make sense either. If Shangguan Jianyue had contacted the so-called armored soldiers at that time, why didn't she rescue the people from the Qiu family then, instead delaying it for another five years?

But if all these people belong to Shangguan Jianyue, then why was Shangguan Jianyue so easily controlled by the Qiu family sixteen years ago? Murong Chuan's suspicions grew stronger and stronger. He even wanted to continue testing Jianyue, but looking at Jianyue's confident face, he could not see any concealment or deception.

Jian Yue wasn't stupid. He had already tested her many times. If he continued, Jian Yue might become aware of what was going on, and all his efforts from the beginning would be in vain. Therefore, he couldn't take the risk.

After thinking it over, Murong Chuan looked at Jian Yue and said, "What are you talking about repaying a debt of gratitude? If that's what you're thinking, it makes me sad. My feelings for Yueyue are truly sincere, but if I show my true feelings too often, Yueyue will take it as sweet talk."

So, Yueyue, could you please stop saying those hurtful things to me? It really breaks my heart.

Murong Chuan tried to approach Jian Yue, but Jian Yue smiled and said, "Look at what you're saying, it's not that serious. You should know that because of Bai Jianan, my heart is still wounded and I'm wary of everyone. Right now, my feelings for you are already within my reach. Murong Chuan, if you really care about me, like me, and want to give me the best, then can you try to tolerate me, forgive me, and give me time to get out of this grief?"

Jian Yue spoke sincerely, her eyes filled with hope, but also with fear and confusion about the future.

Murong Chuan naturally expressed his loyalty, saying, "Of course, I, Murong Chuan, have never deceived or betrayed Shangguan Jianyue. However, Yueyue, don't keep me waiting too long. I'm really anxious to marry you."

You should be anxious about the clues to the armored soldiers!

Jian Yue nodded, the panic in her eyes gradually fading, and smiled, "Thank you."

"Between you and me, there's no need for thanks. I'll wait for you."

Murong Zhen looked at Jian Yue with genuine emotion and saw that Jian Yue looked tired. Her already dark circles under her eyes looked even more exhausted. He quickly said, "Judging from your appearance, you should stay at home today and not go out. I'll go over and investigate Bai Jianan today to see what his plans are for bringing back someone who looks so much like you."

Jian Yue knew that he was going to see Qiu Lingyu, and was just using this as an excuse, so she naturally nodded and said, "Okay, be careful, don't let any bastard find out. His princess consort is not easy to deal with."

Murong Chuan nodded: "Don't worry, my abilities are definitely much better than that idiot's. I'm leaving now, you get some rest."

Jian Yue nodded and glanced at Murong Chuan with concern. When she received Murong Chuan's gaze, she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit, but she held back and turned her face slightly, showing a hint of shyness.

Murong Chuan immediately left with a smile. After he left, Jian Yue suddenly turned cold and quietly looked at the door, smiling as she asked, "He went to find you. What will you do?"

Qiu Lingyu stayed in the Princess's mansion and was very quiet. After seeing Jian Yue once, she almost never left the mansion. Even though the news of the wolf in the mansion was spreading like wildfire, she remained calm and lived in the courtyard assigned to her by Heli Hong, completely ignoring the people Heli Hong had sent to monitor her.

Yin San looked at the servants lurking around outside the courtyard, his eyes filled with annoyance, and said, "These people are really annoying. They're always acting suspiciously. Do they think we brought this wolf?"

Qiu Lingyu smiled and said, "How could they not know whether it's us or not? There's no need to pay attention to these people. They're just a smokescreen set up by the master of this mansion. We should just continue as before and not do anything unnecessary."

"What about those in the shadows?"

"We don't need to worry about those in the shadows; someone will deal with them. I believe the wolves will still come today. I just don't know how many people will lose their lives tonight. I really admire the person who raises these wolves; they are no less capable than us in Mobei."

Upon hearing this, Yin San sneered, "So what? In human hands, a wolf becomes a dog. The Wolf God of Mobei will not be at the mercy of humans. This wolf is no match for our Mobei."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu smiled slightly, her red lips parted slightly, and said, "Is that so? But I don't think so. You brute, how could you understand how wolves choose their masters? The wild wolf entered the manor, but did not go on a killing spree in the manor. Instead, it specifically targeted the Crown Prince's wife's people."

Have you ever considered who the people under the Crown Princess's command are? Assassins, who pride themselves on their stealth skills and exceptional agility, yet they couldn't escape this wolf's prey. They died without making a sound all night. Do you still think this was an ordinary wolf?

Upon hearing this, Yin San fell silent for a moment before asking, "Then, Princess, who do you think is behind this? Could it be related to the former prince's wife who didn't die?"

Speaking of Jian Yue, Yin San had more doubts in his heart. He was not blind. Shangguan Jian Yue and his princess looked almost exactly alike. Even their eyes could be imitated perfectly if done deliberately.

They were so similar that he simply couldn't believe the two had absolutely no connection. He had asked Qiu Lingyu about it, and although she smiled and said maybe, he was certain from her eyes that she knew something.

Qiu Lingyu stood up. After Yin San asked her, she did not answer directly. Instead, she put the hairpin in her hair, got up and walked to the round table to eat. After eating a few bites, she wiped her mouth and continued, "I don't know if it's her or not, but I think this matter is really related to her. After all, the master of this mansion has a very close relationship with her."

She clearly heard Bai Jianan's warning that day, which made her realize that no matter whether Bai Jianan remembered Shangguan Jianyue or not, he was terrifyingly persistent. Especially after Heli Hong was forced to help him remove the curse, she understood even more how ruthless this person was.

She had heard how terrifying Gu poison was, but this person could let the Gu worms run rampant in his body, and even use methods to accelerate the frequent attacks of the Gu worms, so that even the Gu caster could not control them and was forced to come into contact with them.

He was ruthless to others and even more ruthless to himself, but he was exceptionally gentle towards Shangguan Jianyue.

Qiu Lingyu clutched her chest, and after a long while, suddenly smiled and said, "She's very happy, so I think it's good."