The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 280 Snow Walk

After returning to the palace, Xiao Heng played chess while thinking about the events of the day.

Cao Wantang committed suicide, and Xie Bailing's reaction was strange. Could it be that he really didn't send someone to assassinate Jing Anle?

"What is Your Highness thinking about?" Xinwu asked.

The situation was extremely critical today, but thankfully nothing bad happened.

"It's nothing." Xiao Heng placed another chess piece.

Xinwu then asked, "Is Your Highness thinking about Xie Bailing's words?"

"Ok?"

Xie Bailing asked this afternoon, "What is the connection between Crown Prince Xiao's investigation into Princess Anle and Princess Anle herself?"

At the time, Xiao Heng simply said, "I am staying in Jing Kingdom, shouldn't I lend a hand? I was injured because of this, so it is only right that I investigate the murderer."

On the one hand, he didn't want to expose his relationship with Jing Anle, and on the other hand, a woman's reputation was of utmost importance.

"Today's matter can be considered settled, but I certainly did not have anyone harm Princess Anle." When Xie Bailing said this, there was a hint of sorrow in his eyes.

Xiao Heng snapped out of his reverie and asked Xin Wu, "What do you think?"

Having met countless people, this was the first time he felt he couldn't see through someone. He simply said, "This Xie Bailing is cautious in his actions and shouldn't allow Cao Wantang to make such a big oversight."

Yes, even Xiao Heng himself couldn't figure it out.

Seeing that Xiao Heng remained silent, Xin Wu seized the opportunity to say, "I heard that Princess Anle admired the winter plum blossoms tonight."

Xiao Heng took the opportunity to stretch and looked out the window at the darkening sky. "I am indeed tired today. It would be good to go for a walk."

Xinwu thought to himself that he was grumbling, but he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Xiao Heng coughed lightly and glared at Xin Wu.

After saying this, Xiao Heng picked up his cloak and walked outside.

Merlin.

"Enjoying plum blossoms at night is indeed delightful," Consort Lin praised.

Jing Anle smiled and nodded. She naturally accepted the invitation from Consort Lin today.

Seeing the plum blossoms dotting the night sky, Consort Lin blurted out:

The plum blossoms stand proudly in the snow, braving the wind and frost with branches full of flowers.

A subtle fragrance wafts through the air, refreshing the soul; sparse shadows cast obliquely across the clear pond.

Jing Anle was surprised. She only knew that Consort Lin was a skilled physician, but she did not know that she was also a talented writer. Seeing that Consort Lin was in high spirits, Jing Anle also chimed in:

Undeterred by the bitter cold, it blooms alone, bringing the beauty of spring to all.

This scene is infinitely beautiful; I wish to stay by the side of the plum blossoms.

After listening, Consort Lin smiled and said, "Princess, you have such talent!"

"Your Majesty truly amazed Anle." Jing Anle genuinely felt that Consort Lin was exceptionally talented.

Consort Lin smiled, a hint of melancholy in her eyes, "Back then, I was forced to enter the palace as a concubine, abandoning my lover. Several years have passed in the blink of an eye..."

Only then did Jing Anle smell the alcohol on Consort Lin's breath.

Women in the palace often resort to any means to gain favor, but now Consort Lin has revealed this secret. Anyone else in her position could put him to death.

"Why does Your Highness speak of these things to Anle?"

Consort Lin smiled mysteriously, "I trust the princess. I'm sure the princess heard what I said in my sleep in the side room of Xuanyang Palace."

The women in the imperial harem were so pitiful, yet each of them was powerless to control their own destiny.

"Where is your lover now?"

Consort Lin was taken aback at first, then smiled knowingly, "Dead."

Jing Anle found Consort Lin acting very strangely today. She reached out to support Consort Lin and said gently, "You're drunk." Then she waved her hand to let the palace servants help her back to the palace to rest.

Watching Consort Lin's retreating figure, Jing Anle knew that Consort Lin had too much pent-up frustration and bitterness in her heart, which she could only express under the influence of alcohol.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded behind her, and Jing Anle turned around sharply. "Who is it?"

"It's me," Xiao Heng murmured softly.

Looking into those affectionate eyes, Jing Anle was momentarily speechless.

"you……"

"What?" Xiao Heng lowered his body, deliberately teasing her.

With Xiao Heng's face right in front of her, Jing Anle's ears turned red, and she abruptly turned away, unable to meet Xiao Heng's gaze.

"If you can't say anything, then don't say anything." Xiao Heng smiled and deliberately touched Jing Anle's hand. The two were back to back, but very close.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough to reach Jing Anle's ears: "I miss you."

Jing Anle blushed even more, and her heart pounded wildly. She reached out and grasped Xiao Heng's hand. Feeling Jing Anle's warmth, Xiao Heng's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but smile. He held Jing Anle's hand tightly, as if afraid of losing it.

This beautiful scene was witnessed by Princess Laili, who happened to be passing by. Her eyes were dark, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her mouth, as if she were brewing a conspiracy.