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

Heli Hong looked at Jian Yue and sneered: "Pretend, keep pretending? I want to see how long you can keep up the act. Shangguan Jian Yue, did you ever think you'd end up like this? Hongmeng Bridge is so high, and the water below is so turbulent, yet you didn't die. You're really lucky."

However, this time, you won't escape my grasp. Don't even think about anyone coming to your rescue today. Murong Chuan is down on his luck; he's like a rat in the street. What use is he to you? I think you'd better just submit obediently and not make me resort to violence."

Jian Yue's eyes flickered, and she continued to sob, "Miss, are you trying to take my life by making unreasonable arguments? Is there no law in this world? I left the city today because my father is seriously ill and we have no money for treatment. I wanted to go to my uncle's house for help, but I never expected to be treated like this here."

I, your daughter, have no relation to you whatsoever. I am still unmarried and have never left my home. I have no reason to have any grudge against you. Why are you being so aggressive? Are you trying to take my life?

My life is worthless, but by having you taken me away, my father's illness has been delayed. If anything happens to him, how can I face my mother? I can't escape the stigma of being unfilial if I die, but I can't bear the thought of my father's death. Please, have mercy and let me go.

As she spoke, Jian Yue sat down on the ground and began to cry loudly. Her pitiful appearance drew pointing and whispering from the crowd. He Li Hong was immediately enraged and pointed his bow and arrow at Jian Yue, angrily saying, "Playing the victim? Fine, I'll see who can save you today."

As he spoke, the arrow left the bowstring and headed toward Jian Yue's brow. Jia Banwen's heart tightened, and he was about to make a move, but Jian Yue held him down. Jian Yue's scimitar was already prepared in her sleeve, just waiting to be released.

However, just as she was about to make her move, the arrow exploded right in front of her as it approached.

She looked up abruptly and saw a familiar person she hadn't seen in a long time.

Chu Tianyi.

"How dare the Princess Consort of the Marquis of Qingyan bully a mere commoner? What kind of reputation will this have if word gets out?"

Chu Tianyi stepped between the two, still holding his broken sword in his hand, his eyes coldly fixed on Heli Hong.

Upon seeing this, Helihong suddenly sneered: "So the young prince hasn't left yet? I thought the young prince had gone after that little princess of the Uncrowned City. What, here to play the hero and save the beauty? Or does the young prince not know who she is?"

“I don’t care who she is, but I know she is filial. Yue Kingdom governs the country with filial piety. You have insulted her like this, yet she still cares about her elderly father at home. It is truly touching. I just happened to be passing by, so I can’t help but lend a hand. I would like to ask the Crown Princess to do me a favor.”

Chu Tianyi spoke clearly, seemingly just a passerby who wanted to help the girl out of pity. This drew praise from those around him, and naturally, whispers of dissatisfaction with Heli Hong began to circulate among the crowd.

Heli Hong angrily pointed at Jian Yue and said, "Chu Tianyi, do you really not know who she is? Don't think I don't know you want to protect her and leave, but I won't. The Shangguan family openly rebelled and almost caused my husband's death. Today, the Shangguan family's granddaughter is right in front of me. How can I let her go?"

"Chu Tianyi, this isn't your Northwest. I hope you won't meddle in other people's business. Otherwise, the Miao people won't miss your chance."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tian smiled, a rare occurrence, and said, "Can the witches of Miao land issue orders on behalf of Miao land? But I've heard that Miao land is ignoring you now, and even the people you sent back haven't returned, or you've even lost contact with Miao land."

As you said, this isn't our Northwest, nor is it your Miao territory. If you want to run wild on Yue's land, you should consider how unstable Yue's rule is. Instead of making things difficult for a girl here, you might as well go find that so-called rebellious former crown prince, Murong Chuan.

If you neglect your duties and let Murong Chuan escape because of your personal vendetta, do you think Murong Yu will continue to trust you?

Chu Tian's words were eloquent, prompting those around him to echo his sentiments and point fingers at Heli Hong. Upon seeing this, Heli Hong's face turned ashen, and he was about to lash out in anger when he suddenly heard Bai Jianan's voice behind him.

"The young prince of the Northwest speaks truly exceptionally well; every word is precious and insightful. I have learned a great deal from him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Heli Hong turned around and saw Bai Jianan dressed in white, holding a fan, gracefully approaching. However, he did not look at her at all, and her originally delighted eyes dimmed a little.

Chu Tianyi looked at Bai Jianan and said calmly, "This is the first time I've heard the young master speak so politely. Could it be that you've reformed after marrying the young master's wife?"

Bai Jianan smiled, shifting his gaze from him to Jian Yue. Their eyes met instantly, and an eerie silence ensued.

The killing intent in Heli Hong's eyes intensified instantly, and the hand gripping the longbow gradually tightened. Jian Yue, after exchanging a glance with Bai Jianan, looked away and lowered her eyes to embrace Jia Banwen.

Bai Jianan felt a pang of pain in his heart. He then saw Chu Tian move slightly and stand between him and Jian Yue, blocking his view. He immediately sneered, "What's so surprising about this? It's not as peculiar as the little prince of the Northwest actually knowing how to cherish women."

"My wife was just undergoing a routine check. If she has no problems, she will naturally be allowed to pass. The way the young prince is acting now makes it seem like we've indiscriminately killed innocent people, which is truly unjust."

Jia Banwen's eyes widened immediately, and he pointed at Heli Hong and shouted, "It's just indiscriminate killing! My young lady refused to marry you, the Crown Prince's consort, so she drew her bow and shot people. If you don't believe me, look at the broken arrows on the ground. That's the evidence."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan's heart tightened, but his expression remained unchanged. He said, "Hong'er? You're being reckless."

Faced with Bai Jianan's reprimand, Heli Hong knew she couldn't defend herself. She had attacked first, and now, unable to find a reason, she could only lower her head and say, "It was Hong'er who acted rashly. It was only in the urgency of apprehending the traitors that she did so."

Jia Banwen immediately scoffed: "Where did this traitor come from? You say my young lady is using Shangguan Jianyue? How does the one hanging on the wall resemble my young lady? You're just randomly arresting people to fill positions and appease your superiors! As for the young master and prince, we are truly innocent."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan and Chu Tianyi both looked towards the city wall. Immediately, Bai Jianan burst out laughing, while Heli Hong also saw the portrait on the city wall and almost fell off his horse in anger.

Chu Tianyi was much more reserved. He merely frowned slightly, glanced at the portrait, then looked back at Jian Yue. After sensing the threat in her eyes, he smiled slightly and turned back to look at Bai Jianan.

"Young Master, have you seen it clearly? This portrait was drawn by the government, so it is naturally accurate. To me, it looks like a completely different person from this young lady, and there is not even any resemblance. It is your wife who is overthinking things!"

Bai Jianan no longer had any intention of competing with Chu Tianyi. He laughed and clutched his stomach, saying, "This portrait is indeed intriguing. How could the young lady of the Shangguan family, who is so stunningly beautiful, look like this? What are the officials doing? Do they only work as painters because they give gifts? You'll have to get a better one painted for me later."

"Of course, I have seen the Shangguan family's daughter before, and her appearance is indeed quite different from this young lady's. Therefore, on behalf of my wife, I apologize to this young lady."

Jian Yue's hands clenched slightly, and without raising her head, she nodded softly and said, "Now that the truth is out, please let us leave the city! My father is still waiting for me to find the money to save his life."

Bai Jianan immediately waved his hand: "Alright, alright, let them pass."

Upon hearing this, Heli Hong immediately tried to stop him, dismounting from his horse and going to Bai Jianan's side.

"My husband, she..."

"Shut up, what trouble do you want to cause? Do you think you can handle him? Look at the sword in his hand, do you think you can handle it? Besides, the Northwest has a strong army. If you offend him here, the Northwest will send troops to attack. Not only will no one else benefit from this Yue Kingdom, but I will also benefit from it."

Bai Jianan rebuked him, and Heli Hong finally shut up, but dared not and unwillingly stared at Jian Yue as she got up, turned around and slowly left.

Chu Tianyi glanced at her coldly and said, "In that case, thank you, Your Highness. I will do a good deed to the end and escort them out of the city, so that Your Highness will not go back on your word and cut off their chance of survival."

Bai Jianan's expression immediately turned sour, but Chu Tianyi ignored him and followed Jian Yue at a certain distance, slowly disappearing through the city gate.

Watching his beloved being escorted away by another man, the flames in Bai Jianan's eyes reached their peak. However, with Helihong beside him, he couldn't lash out, so he could only snort coldly at Helihong and turn away.

Seeing this, Helihong quickly chased after him and said, "Husband, husband, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, I will never say those things that make you unhappy again."

Bai Jianan paused, turned to look at Heli Hong, and saw that Heli Hong had already lowered her head, her face flushed, and said, "I have always been deeply in love with you, and what I'm doing here isn't just a fleeting moment of pleasure. As long as you let me stay by your side for the rest of my life, I will be content."

She looked just like an ordinary woman showing her love to her husband, her eyes filled with undisguised affection. But even though Bai Jianan saw it, he remained unmoved. After a while, he turned around and said, "Go back first. The capital is too chaotic. Don't move around. Leave the matter of arresting Murong Chuan to Murong Yu."

After saying that, Bai Jianan walked straight away, not giving Heli Hong a chance to continue speaking.

However, Herihong was still happy. Although Bai Jianan's words were cold, there was still concern for her in them.

Since that's the case, she's not afraid. As long as Bai Jianan doesn't regain his memories, she can have him for one more day. Once she finds the Golden Cicada Gu and gives it to him, he will only belong to her.