Chapter 602: Chapter 602: Instigation

In front of the Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Several luxurious carriages slowly came to a stop.

The first to step down from the carriage was Princess Shouning.

Then it was Princess Beimo.

Lastly, the eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion.

Seeing Princess Shouning, the servants of the mansion were a bit taken aback.

After all, the scene of Princess Shouning being carried back to the palace the last time was too shocking.

They were secretly betting that Princess Shouning might never come to the Prince Zhenbei Mansion again in her lifetime.

Unexpectedly, she not only came but also arrived so quickly.

No one dared to stop the princess at the door.

The group stepped into the Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Princess Beimo glanced at the mansion, lacking interest.

Princess Shouning noticed and said, “Does Princess Jing Mountain not wish to come to the Prince Zhenbei Mansion?”

“I only wish to see my father now,” Princess Beimo said blandly.

“That might be difficult,” the eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion replied.

Princess Beimo looked at her.

The eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion continued, “Since Marquis Dongxiang returned to the Capital, the Emperor has trusted him greatly. This time, he was instrumental in capturing your father alive, with the greatest merit going to the Flying Tiger Army.”

“You bullied the daughter of Marquis Dongxiang and tried to snatch his son-in-law; he will surely leave you Beimo envoys out in the cold for a while.”

Su Jin walked over and happened to overhear this conversation.

The corner of her mouth curled up.

Princess Beimo already disliked her, and she added fuel to the fire.

Su Jin stepped forward and smiled, “To say that Princess Jing Mountain would come to our Daqi Dynasty, Duke Chong’s credit is indispensable.”

Princess Beimo frowned, “Why do you say that?”

It seemed she really knew nothing.

“Jing Shan doesn’t know, your father was captured alive, brought back to the Capital, and for the peace of Daqi and the Beimo Border, my father advocated for the Emperor to release your father, as long as your father King Beimo promised not to disturb our borders again,” Su Jin said.

“Duke Chong advocated for killing your father; if it weren’t for my father and some court officials disagreeing, your father would have been dead by now.”

The Flying Tiger Army did capture King Beimo alive, but they didn’t want to kill him.

Duke Chong, however, wanted to kill her father.

Yet she, as his daughter, was close to the eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion and Princess Shouning.

Su Jin looked at Princess Beimo with a gaze of compassionate consideration for the incompetent.

“You’re talking nonsense!” the eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion refuted.

Su Jin glanced at her, “Whether I’m talking nonsense or not, Princess Jing Mountain just needs to go to the street and inquire about who insisted that Beimo send a princess to marry.”

“You all stay by Princess Jing Mountain’s side every step of the way, aren’t you afraid she’ll hear something?”

Princess Shouning glared at Su Jin, “Stop sowing discord!”

Su Jin found it amusing.

It was like how only officials were allowed to light fires, but others were not allowed to light lamps.

They could incite the anger of Princess Beimo towards her, but she couldn’t retaliate?

It’s pointless to talk with people who don’t share the same views.

Su Jin prepared to take her leave.

However—

The development of events far exceeded her expectations.

Even if Princess Beimo didn’t entirely believe what she said, she would have some doubts, right?

But!

The Princess Beimo specifically targeted her.

A dagger was pressed against Su Jin’s neck, Xingxing anxiously said, “Let go of my lady!”

Princess Beimo looked at Su Jin and said, “Sorry, I only want to see my father.”

“What you said, I will investigate.”

“But for now, I need the Princess Consort Zhenbei to come with me to the Ministry of Justice.”

Just like that, Su Jin was easily taken hostage.

Princess Beimo wanted to use her to threaten the court, forcing it to let her see King Beimo.

But Su Jin wanted to ask one question.

Princess Shouning and the eldest daughter of Duke Chong’s Mansion were right beside her; why didn’t she take them hostage and specifically chose to take her?

“Is it necessary for Princess Jing Mountain to make such a detour?” Su Jin asked.

“Compared to them, your Daqi Emperor favors you more,” Princess Beimo gave a reason.

Su Jin, “…”

Fine.

Another one skilled in sowing discord.

And the power of Princess Beimo’s discord was greater.

It directly hit Princess Shouning’s sore spot.

So much that Princess Shouning’s face turned pale.

Princess Beimo was afraid that holding her hostage wouldn’t effectively threaten the Emperor, so she followed to take the Princess Consort Zhenbei hostage.

How much did she look down on her, a Daqi Princess?!

Princess Beimo took Su Jin hostage and walked step by step toward the gate.

Her action startled the maids and servants of the mansion.

Everyone gathered around.

Princess Beimo said, “I have no intention of harming your Princess Consort; I just want to see my father, the King!”

Even a fool could tell she wouldn’t dare harm Su Jin.

The Princess Consort of Prince Zhenbei, the daughter of Marquis Dongxiang, the savior of the Emperor.

If Su Jin was truly injured, not only would her father, King Beimo, face consequences, but she and her Imperial Brother’s lives would be forfeit in Daqi.

Su Jin was led forward by Princess Beimo.

As they approached the main gate, they saw a palanquin stop at the entrance of the Prince Mansion.

Princess Ning emerged from the palanquin and immediately saw Princess Beimo holding Su Jin hostage.

The dagger reflected dazzling light under the sun.

Princess Ning’s face turned pale.

“Princess Jing Mountain, do not act impulsively,” she said anxiously.

“Let’s talk this over properly.”

Princess Beimo angrily replied, “It’s you people of Daqi who are unwilling to talk properly!”

“Make way!”

Could Princess Ning comply?

Definitely not!

In this scorching heat, if she didn’t have to come, she wouldn’t have left the house.

She looked at Princess Beimo and said, “Princess Jing Mountain, my daughter-in-law has given birth prematurely and is in critical condition. The Princess Consort’s medical skills are excellent, and I came here to beg her to save a life.”

Although King Beimo was detained, his life was not in danger.

No matter the urgency, it was not immediately critical.

But the situation for Princess Consort Ning was different; sometimes a delay could mean life or death for two people.

Princess Beimo ground her teeth in frustration.

She had taken great risk to hold the Princess Consort Zhenbei hostage.

And now her path was blocked.

Yet, if she let her go now, she wouldn’t get such a good chance again.

Princess Beimo hesitated.

Su Jin could feel Princess Beimo’s indecision.

It seemed that Princess Beimo still had some conscience — she didn’t recklessly want to see her father at the expense of Su Jin’s life, which meant her conscience wasn’t entirely dead.

Princess Ning knelt down to plead.

Princess Beimo tightened her grip on the dagger.

Shangguan Feng’er, noticing her hesitation, blinked thoughtfully.

As she moved forward, her foot “accidentally” hit the threshold, causing her to fall forward.

Her hand pushed towards Princess Beimo’s arm.

The dagger thrust towards Su Jin’s neck.

With quick reflexes, Princess Beimo moved her hand aside.

Su Jin only saw a flash of light pass by her eyes.

Then a scream pierced the air.

When she opened her eyes again.

Shangguan Feng’er was not only fallen on the ground, but her arm was also gashed by the dagger of Princess Beimo.

Blood stained her dress red.

The dagger in Princess Beimo’s hand still had blood dripping from it.

Blood dripped down to the ground.

Princess Beimo looked at Shangguan Feng’er and said, “How do you walk, with your eyes on the back of your head?!”

“You almost made me kill the Princess Consort Zhenbei just now!”

Princess Shouning hurried to help Shangguan Feng’er up.

Shangguan Feng’er looked at Princess Beimo, pitifully saying, “I didn’t do it on purpose.”

“Not on purpose?”

“Just because it wasn’t on purpose can we pretend nothing happened?!” Princess Beimo shouted angrily.

“If I accidentally killed you just now, would that mean I wouldn’t have to pay with my life?!”

Shangguan Feng’er bit her lip, tears streaming down.

She was in pain.

The injury on her arm was severe, with blood continuously dripping down.

Looking at her unrepentant face, Princess Beimo only regretted that the cut had been too light.

“Quick, summon the Imperial Physician!” Princess Shouning called out.

Su Jin’s face was cold as frost, she looked at Princess Ning and said, “Weren’t you here to save your mansion’s Princess Consort?”

“Let’s go.”

Princess Ning quickly rose.

The ground was scorching, and she couldn’t stand it any longer.

Su Jin walked away without looking back.

Princess Shouning helped Shangguan Feng’er into the house.

But after a few steps, Shangguan Feng’er’s stomach rumbled.

“Quick, help me to the privy!”

Princess Beimo stood at the Prince Mansion gate, stomping her feet in anger.

“Someone, bring me a horse!”

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