The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1598: 771 Hand-torn Crown Prince (First Update)_3

Chapter 1598: 771 Hand-torn Crown Prince (First Update)_3

Two imperial guards instinctively stepped back.

“Third Sister, long time no see, I hope you are well,” said the Crown Prince with a stern face as he approached from behind. He was followed by more than a dozen imperial guards, an imposing entourage, unlike Shangguan Yun who had come alone.

Yet, even with such a display, there wasn’t the slightest trace of fear in Shangguan Yun’s eyes, “Father Emperor is not here, so spare me the brother-sister affection.”

The Crown Prince gave a mocking smile, “Third Sister, so you admit it? Your amnesia is feigned.”

Shangguan Yun spoke confidently, “If you have evidence, go tell it to our lord father.”

The Crown Prince said with a smile, “After all, you and I were close siblings. How could I do such an unkind thing? In fact, if Third Sister wishes to return to Shengdu, there’s no need for complications. Just tell me, and I will personally bring you back.”

Shangguan Yun sighed, “Ah, you still favor eating sweet potatoes so much.”

The Crown Prince’s brow furrowed.

Not realizing the meaning behind her words at first, he then saw the imperial guard beside him trying not to laugh.

“What are you laughing at?” the Crown Prince asked with a frown.

The imperial guard whispered, “Your Highness, eating too many sweet potatoes causes one to pass gas. She is implying that you like to fart indiscriminately.”

The Crown Prince: “…!!”

“So many years have passed, and Third Sister really hasn’t changed a bit!”

Still so infuriating!

Shangguan Yun spread her hands, “It’s a pity but you have changed, aged quite a bit. Those who know say you are my younger brother, those who don’t think you are my uncle.”

The Crown Prince was fuming!

Indeed, these years of managing state affairs had aged him significantly, unlike Shangguan Yun who had lived carefree in the Imperial Mausoleum like a salty fish, looking the same as she did a decade ago!

The Crown Prince clenched his fists tightly, “Third Sister, there’s no need to beat around the bush. I have come to capture an assassin today. If you continue to hinder me, could it be that you’re harboring the assailant?”

Yes, if Long Aotian had nothing to do with the Princess, why seek refuge in the National Master Hall at a critical moment?

So it was you, Shangguan Yun!

Shangguan Yun’s gaze flickered as she feigned confidence, “Do you have evidence? If not, don’t make baseless accusations here!”

The Crown Prince narrowed his eyes, feeling nervous, Shangguan Yun?

He said coldly, “I am here to capture an assassin today, I have no time to argue with you! If you don’t want to get hurt, you’d better step aside!”

Shangguan Yun countered, “What if I don’t?”

The Crown Prince gave a cold smile, “Then I’ll have to offend you! Guards! Pull my third sister aside!”

“Stop!”

Xiao Hen bellowed.

He emerged from the corridor, walked through the Grand Hall, and placed his tall figure in front of Shangguan Yun.

A disciple of the National Master Hall followed behind, pushing Gu Jiao in her wheelchair.

The Crown Prince glanced at Xiao Hen, then at Gu Jiao in the wheelchair, his gaze growing colder.

Wang Xu had tested and confirmed that the true imperial grandson was residing in the National Master Hall.

But why did he still feel that something was amiss?

Xiao Hen swept a glance over everyone and spoke indifferently to the Crown Prince, “Isn’t the Crown Prince overreaching? After all, my mother is in the National Master Hall to heal by imperial command. If you dare let your servants touch my mother with their dirty hands! Aren’t you afraid that our great-grandfather the Emperor will blame you?”

The Crown Prince said harshly, “Shangguan Qing, don’t use Father Emperor to intimidate me! As the Crown Prince, it is my duty to capture assassins, and even the National Master agrees. Be wise and step aside, or I will have to arrest you too!”

Xiao Hen showed no fear, “Then try!”

The Crown Prince narrowed his eyes, “Do it!”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than an imperial guard lunged for Xiao Hen’s robe.

Gu Jiao on the wheelchair had a chill in her eyes as she quickly removed the dressing from her right hand, propped herself on the armrest, and leaped at the guard like a cannonball, ramming into the imperial guard!

She grabbed the guard’s neck and slammed him out of the Qilin Palace, fiercely throwing him onto the rain-drenched slate stones!

With a loud smack, the rain on the ground splashed three feet high, and the droplets were visibly scattered!

The guard didn’t even have the chance to fight back, he spit out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot!

Everyone was stunned.

The rain pattered down on her, soaking her dark hair, and her slender figure in the boy’s long shirt seemed frail yet emanated a terrifying strength.

She turned around in the rain, her eyes fierce like a bloodthirsty wolf, and stared at the Crown Prince and the imperial guards, “Let’s see, who dares to touch him?”