The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day

Ye Qichi couldn't send Xiao Jinxing away and had no choice but to say to Gu Xingchuan, "Sit down and eat."

Gu Xingchuan did not refuse.

He boldly sat down to dine with Xiao Jinxing.

Naturally, Lu You did not dare.

She neatly put away her own bowls and chopsticks, then watched the Prince, Princess, and Master Gu eat heartily.

In her heart, she silently prayed, please don't finish, please not all of it, by no means finish it all...

In the end.

It was all eaten.

Not a single bit left.

Ultimately, Lu You was still let down...

"Prince." Yuan Wenkang suddenly walked into the courtyard and respectfully saluted Xiao Jinxing.

Xiao Jinxing was clearly satisfied with the meal.

At this moment, because he was so full, he did not feel like moving and just wanted to quietly bask in the sun for a while.

"What is it?"

"The palace has sent a message. The Emperor is summoning you to the Imperial Palace."

Xiao Jinxing frowned.

"I made some inquiries. It's probably about the matter concerning the King of Chu. Now that the Crown Prince's funeral is over, the Empress has begun to pressure the Emperor for an explanation," reported Yuan Wenkang.

Xiao Jinxing gave a slight nod.

He got up, ready to leave.

"Prince, the Emperor also intends to have the Princess accompany you to the palace," Yuan Wenkang said again.

Ye Qichi, who originally appeared detached and at ease, was visibly disturbed by Yuan Wenkang's words.

"It's about General Bai's assassination attempt; they want to thoroughly investigate it together," Yuan Wenkang explained.

"Ye Qichi, go change your clothes, we're heading to the palace together," Xiao Jinxing said, then left first.

At that moment, his mood seemed somewhat improved.

Perhaps because Ye Qichi was also going to the palace, his mood had lightened a bit.

Ye Qichi naturally didn't know what was going through Xiao Jinxing's mind. She was just full of irritability.

Now that she was fed and watered, all she wanted was a good sleep...

Mmm.

She must leave this place of intrigue.

She yearned for a life of freedom, with no one to control her.

"Lu You, change my clothes," Ye Qichi said, still angry but ready to do what needed to be done.

"Yes."

Lu You was still distressed that her spicy hot pot was gone.

After changing into palace attire.

Ye Qichi and Xiao Jinxing got on the carriage.

Gu Xingchuan was there to see them off.

As Ye Qichi got on the carriage, Gu Xingchuan couldn't help giving her some instructions, "Make sure to take care of yourself and not aggravate your wounds."

"Alright," Ye Qichi nodded, and said, "Today's visit to the Imperial Palace, I'm not sure when we'll return. You should go back first, Xingchuan."

"Mhm," Gu Xingchuan acknowledged.

Ye Qichi lowered the carriage curtain and left with Xiao Jinxing.

Inside the carriage.

Xiao Jinxing had a cold expression, as if his face was enclosed in miles of ice and snow.

Fortunately, Ye Qichi wasn't someone who cared much about others' feelings, so she remained composed.

"Xiao Wu," Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke.

Xiao Wu was driving the carriage.

"Yes, Prince," Xiao Wu responded.

"From now on, idle and extraneous people cannot freely come and go from Prince Chen's Mansion," commanded Xiao Jinxing.

Little Wu was dumbfounded.

When could any random person come and go freely from Prince Chen's Mansion?!

Yet in that moment, he still stiffened his scalp and agreed, "Yes, this servant will have Mr. Yuan tighten the security around the mansion."

Then, quietness returned to the carriage.

Fortunately, the distance between Prince Chen's Mansion and the Imperial Palace wasn't far.

They entered the palace gate soon enough.

Xiao Jinxing, leading Ye Qichi, made their way towards the great hall.

Inside the great hall.

Bai Mowan was already present in the hall.

Hearing that Palace Attendant had announced Prince Chen's arrival, she turned her head excitedly.

As she turned, seeing Ye Qichi following beside Xiao Jinxing, she couldn't help but jump in fright. For a moment, she thought she might have seen a ghost.

Ye Qichi had become a ghost, following at Xiao Jinxing's side.

Otherwise, how could someone who had died come back to life?

Otherwise, how could she look unharmed, as if she had never been injured?

Until.

Ye Qichi knelt down along with Xiao Jinxing to perform a salute, "Your son/Your son's wife pays respects to Father Emperor."

Xiao Zhanping's expression wasn't too good, probably because he had too many troubles on his mind. He said coldly, "Rise."

"Thank you, Father Emperor."

"Princess Chen." Xiao Zhanping suddenly called her.

Bai Mowan felt a slight movement in her chest.

So.

It wasn't just her who could see Ye Qichi; everyone could see her.

So, Ye Qichi wasn't dead at all.

"Yes, Father Emperor."

"I heard you were seriously injured?" Xiao Zhanping sounded somewhat skeptical, given Ye Qichi's current state.

"Your daughter-in-law thanks Father Emperor for your concern. That day I encountered a pack of wolves, but fortunately, my agility allowed me to climb up a tree to escape. However, due to the fatigue from the hunting event and catching a cold, I had to recuperate in bed for several days. I am now mostly well, please don't worry, Father Emperor."

"It's good that your body is fine." Xiao Zhanping didn't suspect Ye Qichi's explanation.

Bai Mowan, however, couldn't believe it at all.

If she hadn't witnessed with her own eyes the pack of wolves attacking Ye Qichi, she might have believed what Ye Qichi said. It was precisely because she had seen the scene of Ye Qichi being attacked—the cruel scene—that she didn't believe Ye Qichi could have easily escaped the pack of wolves.

Even now, she appeared completely unharmed.

She herself was struck by a poisoned arrow and up to this point, her arm had not yet healed.

How on earth did Ye Qichi manage to end up without a scratch?!

This woman...

Just who is she?! Or rather, is she not human at all, but a demon?!

Possessed by a demon.

Bai Mowan's mind was flooded with many thoughts.

She never believed in demons and ghosts, but this time, because of Ye Qichi, she ended up somewhat delusional.

"Today, I have summoned Prince Chen, Princess Chen, and General Bai to my sleeping quarters because I want to first understand the specifics of General Bai's assassination attempt, to give an explanation to General Bai who is far off at the border." Xiao Zhanping spoke with authority.

It seemed as if he was personally investigating the assassination attempt on Bai Mowan.

In fact.

Xiao Jinxing, Ye Qichi, and Bai Mowan—all three of them were acutely aware.

Xiao Zhanping's intentions were far from simple.

Otherwise.

At this critical juncture, Xiao Zhanping's focus should have been on the Crown Prince and Prince Xingchuan; it was definitely unlikely for him to divert his attention to resolve Bai Mowan's issue.

There must be, hidden calculations.