The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

The next day.

A small house in the suburbs of Beijing.

In the past, Jing Rou would arrive first, but now it was Murong Peifeng who was waiting here.

Ever since he witnessed Jing Rou and Qi Zhi's interaction, he has been thinking about it day and night. He wonders what Qi Zhi is up to. He even suspects that Qi Zhi might already know his identity, which is why he deliberately gets close to Jing Rou.

But soon, Murong Peifeng dismissed the idea, because it was impossible. Apart from Prince Qi and a few ministers, no one knew of his existence. It must be that his Rou'er was too beautiful and generous, and had outstanding talent, which attracted Qi Zhi.

Murong Peifeng couldn't help but recall the scene of Qi Zhi and Jing Rou at the palace gate that day. He clenched his fists and his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

"See the princess!"

Gao An's voice rang out from outside the door. Murong Peifeng stood up in surprise and quickly went to the door to greet him.

The door opened, revealing a beautiful young woman dressed in a pink dress, her light gauze sash fluttering in the wind, accentuating her slender figure.

"Rou'er!" Murong Peifeng called out affectionately, his eyes filled with urgency, expectation, and love.

Jing Rou, her eyes also brimming with tears, gazed tenderly at Murong Peifeng and called out sweetly, "Brother Peifeng..."

Gao An, who was outside the door, quickly closed the door, leaving the two of them alone.

Murong Peifeng pulled Jing Rou into his arms and said gently, "You suffered because of what happened last time!"

Murong Peifeng felt extremely guilty when he thought about how Jing Rou had faced such great danger alone that night.

"As long as it helps Brother Pei Feng achieve his great cause, Rou'er is willing to suffer some grievances," Jing Rou said softly.

Which man could resist such temptation?

At this moment, Murong Peifeng felt like the happiest man in the world, but the thought of Qi Zhi made his heart clench. Murong Peifeng wanted to question Qi Zhi about the matter, but he immediately dismissed the idea. Jing Rou was so gentle and understanding, how could she have an ambiguous relationship with Qi Zhi? He must be overthinking it.

"Rou'er?"

"Hmm? Brother Pei Feng, what's wrong?" Jing Rou broke free from Murong Pei Feng's embrace and looked at his handsome face. But for a moment, she mistook his eyes for Qi Zhi's.

"You have no idea how much I've missed you these past few days."

Murong Peifeng's words instantly brought Jing Rou back to reality. It's natural for brothers to look alike, but for some reason, hearing these sweet words used to make her heart flutter and blush, but now she felt nothing. What's wrong with her?

Am I really a bad woman? No, she just wants to be the most noble woman, and her decisions are all correct.

"Rou'er?" Murong Peifeng called out softly when he saw Jing Rou staring blankly.

Jing Rou realized what was happening, gave Murong Peifeng a shy smile, and lowered her head to say coquettishly, "Rou'er is like this too..."

The girl's shy demeanor stirred Murong Peifeng's heart, and he couldn't help but want to kiss her. Perhaps Jing Rou sensed his movement, for just as Murong Peifeng lowered his head, Jing Rou shyly turned away, her voice coquettish, "I...I'm not ready yet..."

Jing Rou wasn't unprepared; rather, Murong Peifeng wasn't her only option, and she didn't want to commit herself to him so soon.

Murong Peifeng's cheeks flushed as he looked at Jing Rou and said, "I will never force you."

"Hmm..." Jing Rou turned around shyly and said, "Rou'er will be yours sooner or later, but since there is no marriage ceremony now, Rou'er does not want Brother Pei Feng to break the rules."

These words made Murong Peifeng even more convinced that Jing Rou was a devoted and respectful person, and his suspicions about Jing Rou and Qi Zhi completely disappeared.

……

Yongfu Palace.

Jing Anle suddenly remembered that in her previous life she had unintentionally seen the birthmark on Murong Peifeng's waist. Perhaps this was an opportunity.

"Mu Ping!"

Mu Ping has been busy with Qing Zi's affairs these past few days and has only recently returned to the palace.

"What do you want, Princess?"

"Go back to the General's Mansion tomorrow and deliver a letter to my uncle for me."

Mu Ping looked up at Jing Anle, "May I ask, Princess, what is the matter?"

“It concerns the Qi Kingdom. Give the letter to your uncle, and he will know what to do,” Jing Anle replied.

"Yes!"

Since Qi Zhi has gone to such great lengths, we should at least give him some clues. Jing Anle turned the jade bracelet on her wrist.

Fortune always turns, and this time Jing Anle is going to be the one to reap the benefits.

……

That night.

The lights had just been turned off, and Jing Anle was about to change her clothes when she heard a familiar noise. She turned around and looked at Xiao Heng, saying, "Crown Prince Xiao, you've gone too far!"

At this moment, all was quiet. Xiao Heng lowered his head and curled the corners of his mouth. This girl's ability to mock people hadn't diminished at all.

“There are even bolder ones, do you want to see?” Xiao Heng asked Jing Anle.

For some reason, Jing Anle sensed something was wrong. Before she could speak, she felt someone hug her waist, her body lightened, and in the blink of an eye, she was lifted into the air.

"you……"

Xiao Heng gestured for her to be quiet, "Princess, you don't want to attract others here, do you?"

In a short while, Jing Anle was gently placed on the roof. The roof was high up, and the moonlight was bright, with the entire palace in view.

Jing Anle murmured unconsciously, "What a magnificent sight."

Having lived in the palace for many years, this was the first time Jing Anle had seen such a view. She murmured again, "So beautiful!"

Looking at Jing Anle, Xiao Heng felt very pleased. He admitted that he had acted impulsively tonight and couldn't help but want to see Jing Anle.

"Who is that?"

Jing Anle suddenly saw a figure in the distance and couldn't help but become alert.

Xiao Heng followed her gaze and said, "Don't be afraid, that's my bodyguard. He's in charge of keeping watch for us."

"Secret guard?"

Jing Anle suddenly remembered that when Mu Ping was injured last time, she mentioned after she woke up that a group of masked men in black had saved her. Could it be him?

"I want to ask you something." Jing Anle simply squatted down and slowly sat down.

"Go ahead," Xiao Heng said, his eyes seemingly glowing in the moonlight.

"When Mu Ping was injured last time, was it your people who helped her?"

Jing Anle stared at Xiao Heng, trying to figure out what was going on.

"Yes or no?" Jing Anle asked again.

"Yes!"

Just as Jing Anle had predicted.

"How much do you actually know?"

"what?"

"Stop pretending," Jing Anle said.

They could see through her plan, and even foresaw it beforehand. Why are they still pretending to be stupid?

Xiao Heng simply lay down, his hands behind his head, staring at the moon, and said, "Can't you understand my feelings even now?"

Huh? Jing Anle was taken aback; she hadn't expected Xiao Heng to suddenly say this. "You..."

"So, you know how I feel, right?" Xiao Heng turned to look at Jing Anle.

Jing Anle swallowed hard. Even the darkness couldn't hide Xiao Heng's handsome features. She turned her head away. "So what if I know? I..."

Before Jing Anle could finish speaking, Xiao Heng interrupted her, "Don't say it!"

Xiao Heng was afraid of hearing an answer he didn't want to hear, so he thought for a moment and said, "Even if there are countless difficulties ahead, how do you know that no one will be willing to walk with you to the end?"

"Jing Anle!"

This seemed to be the second time Xiao Heng had called her by her full name. He stared into Jing Anle's eyes and said, word by word, "I really understand you less and less."