311 Execute The Chancellors Son (2/2)
”Get to the point,” Yu Zhen growled. His patience had reached its limits.
Wu Xiang pressed his lips together. He glanced at the spot that the knife landed. Right upon the closed door. He touched his neck and saw blood staining his pale finger-tips.
Tsk. The Crown Prince's aim was perfect as always. If Wu Xiang hadn't dodged, he would've dropped dead right here. But something about poking the lion was so fun…
”The guard came from the Crown Princess's palace. You should kick that concubine out very soon. Assign her elsewhere. That residence is made for Wuyi's—”
Wu Xiang was interrupted yet again. This time, it was by Yu Zhen himself. His eyes grew wide when the Crown Prince stormed towards him.
Wu Xiang flinched in fear and blocked his face. But Yu Zhen wasn't going to hit him. No. The Crown Prince had shoved him aside. And quite frankly, bolted out of the room.
”What just happened?” Wu Xiang wondered out loud. He had blinked once. And the Crown Prince was gone. Just like that.
He tilted his head in confusion. ”Hey Tianbi,” he called out to his younger cousin. ”Why is the Crown Prince in such a hurry?”
Lu Tianbi finally registered that her cousin was in the room. She was so focused on her work to even realize he had stepped inside of here.
”Oh, Xiang-ge,” she acknowledged. ”When did you get here?”
Wu Xiang frowned at her words. ”Was my presence that small that you didn't notice me?”
Lu Tianbi revealed an amused smile. She tucked strands of hair behind her ears to see him properly. Her head had been bent for so long, her hair was falling lower.
”I was just distracted, that's all,” she said.
Lu Tianbi blinked in confusion. That's strange. Yu Zhen's overbearing presence was gone. It was easier to breathe now. She searched the room for the Crown Prince, but didn't see him.
”Xiang-ge, did the Crown Prince leave just now?” Lu Tianbi questioned. She was perplexed by the Commander's disappearance. He was the most diligent out of them all. The Commander wouldn't just abandon his duties like this.
”Ah yes,” Wu Xiang nodded. ”The Crown Prince just made a mad dash out of the door right now. Though, I don't know why.”
”I know, I know!” Hu Dengxiao spoke up like an excited child. He was eager to lessen Lu Tianbi's confusion. It was a rare opportunity to prove himself.
”Wu Xiang just told Yu Zhen that our little lady is awake!” Hu Dengxiao exclaimed.
Lu Tianbi stumbled out of her chair in shock. ”What?!” she hissed.
Hu Dengxiao nodded. ”And Yu Zhen is undoubtedly rushing towards her as we speak. Isn't it romantic?”
”This is why I told him I should've stand guard!” Lu Tianbi huffed. ”But nooo, he never listens.”
Hu Dengxiao blinked. ”But if you stood guard, who would help me finish all of the work?”
Lu Tianbi scowled upon seeing his stack of documents hadn't reduced the slightest bit. Her's were almost done now, so was the Crown Prince's.
”If he had just listened to me,” Lu Tianbi bit out. ”Then Wu Xiang wouldn't have found out about her.”
Wu Xiang raised a brow. ”Find out about who?”
”None of your business,” Hu Dengxiao chimed.
”Really now?” Wu Xiang suspiciously asked.
Hu Dengxiao rapidly nodded. ”Wu Xiang, you should pretend tonight never happened.”
”And why's that?” Wu Xiang questioned.
Hu Dengxiao innocently blinked. He revealed a sweet smile. ”Well, don't you value your life?”
Wu Xiang was surprised by the eerie chill that crawled up his spine. Threats like this rarely terrified him. But he had felt genuine fear just now. As if his precious life was about to end very soon…
Why was that?
”And who would dare to execute the Chancellor's son?” Wu Xiang asked. He was entertained by the Advisor's threat. This man was just an orphan. Did Hu Dengxiao dare to raise his sword against an aristocrat?
”Silly boy, who else?” Hu Dengxiao teased. He cocked his head and let out a deep, humorless chuckle.
”Yu Zhen will not hesitate to behead you if a word of this gets out,” Hu Dengxiao deadpanned. He watched in satisfaction as Wu Xiang's eyes grew wide. The Chancellor's son gulped.
Wu Xiang had understood the message.
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