The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Meanwhile, Xiao Heng and Xie Bailing were still playing chess, completely unaware of what was happening on Jing Anle's side.

The two of them came today for the same person: Jing Anle.

On that day at the Princess's residence, although Xiao Heng exchanged pleasantries with Qin Xiuyuan, his gaze fell upon Xie Bailing, knowing that Xie Bailing was also paying attention to Jing Anle.

Looking at the handsome and graceful Xie Bailing before him, Xiao Heng, while playing chess, couldn't help but recall his subordinate's words, "He was abandoned by Xie Shikai in a country estate when he was young, and was only recently brought back to the capital."

Xiao Heng had found it strange at the time, but after talking with Xie Bailing for a few minutes, he became even more certain of his thoughts. After all, more than ten years in the countryside could change a lot of things, and whether the person in front of him was really Xie Bailing was not certain.

"What is Crown Prince Xiao thinking?" Xie Bailing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, as if hiding countless secrets.

"I was thinking that Young Master Xie's chess skills are outstanding."

Looking down, the black pieces completely surrounded the white pieces, which was very dangerous.

"Your Highness Xiao is too kind."

Xiao Heng placed a white piece down and said casually, "I heard that Young Master Xie has only recently returned to the capital. Are you settling in well?"

The white piece that landed on the board had the potential to reverse the situation.

"The capital is very lively, much better than the countryside," Xie Bailing said with a smile.

Xiao Heng placed another white piece and said, "I think Young Master Xie is a man of great talent and manners, and his behavior is no less than that of the scions of noble families in the capital, and may even be much better."

"If I hadn't said anything..." Xiao Heng looked up at Xie Bailing and said with a smile, "I would have thought that you, Young Master Xie, came from a prominent family, or even were a prince."

Xie Bailing placed a piece lightly, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Your Highness Xiao's praise is too much of an honor." His expression was calm, but he knew in his heart that he was probably already under suspicion.

"Hahahaha." Xiao Heng laughed and simply said, "Let's play chess."

The two were still chatting and laughing when a servant from the General's Mansion hurried over and said, "Greetings, Crown Prince Xiao, Young Master Xie."

The servant considered his eldest son to be one of the most handsome young men in the capital. However, when he saw the two men in front of him, he was taken aback and secretly marveled.

Especially the young man in blue, whose handsome appearance was beyond description, as if he were an immortal who had stepped out of a painting, captivating all who saw him.

Xiao Heng glanced at the servant and lazily asked, "What is it?"

"My young master sent me to say that he has an urgent matter to attend to today and cannot personally entertain you both. He will definitely come to apologize in person another day."

Xiao Heng and Xie Bailing exchanged a glance and immediately knew that something had happened in the manor. However, both of them were smart and did not ask any further questions before taking their leave.

Misty Courtyard.

"What's wrong with me?" Jing Anle struggled to open her eyes and then noticed that she was surrounded by people.

Afang's sobbing voice reached her ears, "Princess, you scared this servant to death!"

Her hand was enveloped by a warm embrace. Jing Anle looked up and saw that Old Madam Qin was looking at her with concern.

“Grandmother…” A surge of emotion welled up in Jing Anle’s heart. Suddenly, she remembered that she hadn’t been close to the General’s Mansion in her previous life, and she felt regret and sadness. She secretly vowed in her heart that she would cherish those who were good to her in this life and never let them down.

"You're finally awake! I was so worried about you."

Jing Anle was confused. Wasn't she just talking to her cousin?

"Princess, the doctor just came to see you. He said it was due to excessive worry and fatigue," Qin Zhihua said worriedly from the side. Although she hadn't known the princess for long, she was extremely anxious about her sudden fainting.

This alarmed Old Madam Qin, who kept pulling Jing Anle aside and expressing her concern.

Inside the house were all women, while Qin Xu and Qin Xiuyuan outside were also very worried. Seeing this, Qin Zhihua went outside to tell Qin Xu and Qin Xiuyuan, and they breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Jing Anle had woken up.

Qin Zhihua was also puzzled and asked with concern, "Princess, you are so young, why are you worrying so much?"

These words also caught Qin Xu's attention. He recalled Jing Anle's meticulous planning these past few days. On the one hand, he admired her, but on the other hand, he felt that Jing Anle's behavior was indeed not what one should be like at her age.

Qin Xiuyuan frowned deeply. He had always admired Jing Anle, and was even more worried when he heard that he had fainted. However, he couldn't show it because Qin Xu and Qin Zhihua were there. In fact, he wished he could rush in and visit Jing Anle immediately.

inside the house.

Jing Anle squeezed Qin's hand back, "Grandmother, I'm fine, I'm just a little tired from teaching lately."

Tears welled in Old Madam Qin's eyes, and the person on the bed was pale, just like Qin Yin back then. How could she not worry?

Jing Anle was touched, but also puzzled. Although she wasn't exactly strong, she shouldn't have suddenly fainted.

She pondered for a moment, her gaze falling on the cloak. Could it be...?

It was Luo, the old lady's maid, who spoke up: "Old Madam, why don't we go out first and let the princess rest properly?"

Madam Qin was reluctant to part with him, but Jing Anle persuaded her before she reluctantly agreed.

So everyone left, leaving only Afang, Muping, and Jingrou inside.

“Princess…” Mu Ping finally spoke.

Jing Anle's voice was weak as she said with difficulty, "Go and take a look at that cloak."

A cloak? While Afang was still wondering, Muping had already realized what it was. She took the cloak off the rack and examined it carefully, but couldn't find anything interesting about it.

"The princess means there's something wrong with this cloak."

Jing Anle nodded. No wonder she smelled a faint fragrance in Aunt Cao's room earlier; it must be this.

"Princess, we should return to the palace as soon as possible."

Afang was a little anxious. "But the doctor just said that the princess needs to rest well and should not be moved."

After thinking for a while, Jing Anle really didn't know what Cao Wantang was up to, or whether her uncle was playing along or was genuinely unaware of Cao Wantang's true nature.

If he doesn't leave now, he might be in mortal danger; if he leaves, this will be a good opportunity to expose her.

Mu Ping seemed to sense Jing Anle's worries. "Princess, why don't you return to the palace first? I'll take your place and wait here for the rabbit to come to you."

Jing Anle shook his head and said, "That's not appropriate."

"Before, she wanted to see what Cao Wantang was up to, but now that she wants to harm her, she has no choice but to expose her true colors. Otherwise, she might escape today, but she won't be able to avoid tomorrow."

"The enemy is now in the shadows, while we are in the light."

"What the princess means is..."

“Here you go, you two come over here…” Jing Anle said to Mu Ping and A Fang, as if discussing something.