CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 283: REALLY KNOWS HOW TO FAKE AN ACCIDENT!

Below the temple door, a tense standoff ensued. Behind the rows of ancestral tablets, two pairs of eyes, having been watching everything, simultaneously withdrew their gaze and exchanged a look.

After Prince Rong was invited out of the mansion by Song Yi, Zhe Yu sent word to the Pei family. After nightfall, while Princess Rong was busy arranging her Buddha hall as a façade, Fu Zhen and Pei Zhan, having covertly followed the Zhe family’s carriage, quietly entered the ancestral hall.

Even if they had no evidence to prove that Princess Rong orchestrated Prince Rong’s outing, given the previous night’s actions, it would be unusual if she didn’t scheme during his absence!

Thus, from the moment Princess Rong entered, to her opening the drawer, followed by Xu Yin’s arrival, all of it fell under their watchful eyes.

Xu Yin’s ambitions were laid bare, causing Princess Rong immense fury, as expected. What surprised Fu Zhen was, firstly, Xu Yin’s arrival at such a critical moment, and secondly, his audacity to confront Princess Rong within the Prince’s Manor!

No matter how weakened her position, she remained the lady of the manor. If she risked it all, not to mention having Xu Yin executed, it would at least be extremely difficult for him to escape. Even if he managed, where could he flee? Would he not face consequences later?

Such a blatant confrontation, either Xu Yin was being foolish, or acquiring the fan was more crucial than the consequences from Prince Rong’s Mansion! Or rather, the fan was so important it justified risking everything!

So, the question arises, what secret does this fan hold?

Moments ago, they indeed mentioned the fan being linked to a certain case. Could it be the bloody case of Baiyu Lane?

If so, why would this case compel Xu Yin to act so recklessly?

Mrs. Ning had revealed that the deceased duo were significantly connected, significant enough to prompt the wealthy Mr. Ning to shy away. But could it be that they were even more crucial than anticipated?

If of greater importance, what status might they hold?

Beside him, although Pei Zhan remained silent, Fu Zhen perceived a tacit understanding from their exchanged glance.

Princess Rong and the others were still locked in a standoff, and the two shifted their gaze back towards that side.

Xu Yin’s outstretched hand resolutely halted in front of Princess Rong. Earlier, when she opened the cabinet, Xu Yin hadn’t arrived in time, so he couldn’t ascertain the mechanism’s location, merely deducing the item was already with Princess Rong.

"You wish!" Princess Rong exclaimed.

Having declared so, she quickly darted towards the door, bypassing Xu Yin!

In noble residences, there were always several defensive mechanisms set up. While the ancestral temple wouldn’t house anything crucial, some defenses were still in place!

Upon seeing her actions, Xu Yin realized her desperation, his expression turning icy, and he leaped up in pursuit!

"This isn’t good!"

Fu Zhen exclaimed in a hushed tone, "Xu Yin has martial training; how could Princess Rong withstand his attack? He intends to silence her!"

Princess Rong’s violation of ancestral protocols brought her here. Even if she died here, it would be hard to claim innocence. However, this would likely lead to the item falling into the Xu family’s hands!

Having said so, Fu Zhen grabbed a tablet before her, ready to hurl it, but just at this critical juncture, an urgent report called from outside: "Master! Prince Rong is here!"

As soon as the words ’Prince Rong’ landed, everyone inside froze!

Princess Rong already had her hand on the mechanism. At this moment, panic surged through her. Xu Yin, who had remained composed even when burning Liang Ning alive, involuntarily stepped towards the threshold, then strained his face, peering outside!

"Shut the door!"

He abruptly ordered, then retreated into the room, seizing Princess Rong’s wrist! "Where’s the fan? Hand it over!"

The Prince, who should have been outside the city, had returned, events spiraling beyond his control. He needed to secure the fan and withdraw immediately!

"Dream on! The Prince is back; prepare to die!"

Spotting an opening in the not yet fully closed door, Princess Rong aimed to rush out, but Xu Yin, gripping her arm, immediately pulled her back!

Two guards of the Xu family pushed shut the grand wooden doors from both sides, and with a heavy thud, the mahogany doors closed tightly!

Fu Zhen, watching everything from the shadows, instinctively tensed her body. She glanced at Pei Zhan and hid herself even more securely.

Prince Rong strode through the ancestral temple’s main gate, glimpsed a light emanating from the innermost ancestral hall through layers of open doorways, and immediately darkened his expression, striding swiftly inside!