CHAPTER 167: CHAPTER 157: THE CROWN PRINCE IS TRULY RUTHLESS, BUT ALSO TRULY MIGHTY

At this moment, both Chuntao and Nuoxia were anxiously pacing inside the room.

Since the young lady left, they have been claiming she is indisposed due to her monthly cycle to avoid anyone coming in.

As it was inconvenient for the Prime Minister, a man, to visit the young lady at this time, they managed to keep things under wraps for several days.

But eventually, the monthly cycle comes to an end.

Especially considering the Prime Minister’s extra concern for the young lady’s health, although he hadn’t visited personally, he kept inquiring about her condition.

If she doesn’t show herself soon, the Prime Minister might call upon the Imperial Physician to check her pulse and treat her.

At that moment, given the Prime Minister’s knowledge of the young lady, any slip-up would be disastrous.

Just as the two were worried, Ling Yao suddenly jumped up from pretending to be sick in bed, startling them both.

"Your subordinate pays respect to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort!" Ling Yao, with Bai Susu’s face, kneeled and said.

Although it was Bai Susu’s face, Feng Qiwu felt no hint of pity towards the "Bai Susu" in front of him.

"Your mission is over, go back." Feng Qiwu said lightly.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Ling Yao replied hastily.

But just as she was about to leave, Feng Qiwu coldly said, "Take off the mask on your face before you go back."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yao trembled slightly, and immediately tore off the device stuck to her face without any hesitation.

Because the glue and skin adhered too tightly, the abrupt removal left Ling Yao’s face red, making one wince at the sight.

Bai Susu promptly said, "No hurry, no hurry, you can remove your makeup slowly after you return! Don’t listen to him!"

After speaking, she fiercely glared at Feng Qiwu.

Girls need to remove makeup slowly to avoid damaging their skin, yet he casually asks them to remove it on the spot.

And isn’t this just throwing someone away after using them?

He truly doesn’t fear his subordinates’ dissatisfaction leading to rebellion!

...

Upon hearing Bai Susu’s words, Ling Yao shivered in fright and then cautiously looked at Feng Qiwu.

Internally pondering: Is the Crown Princess Consort really this bold?

She actually dares to speak like this in front of the Crown Prince, challenging his authority.

There’s no way she wouldn’t heed the Crown Prince’s words, right?

But what shocked Ling Yao even more was yet to come.

The Crown Prince being scolded by the Crown Princess Consort didn’t get angry but rather smiled warmly.

Just as Ling Yao was puzzled, Feng Qiwu looked over at her.

"Didn’t you hear the Crown Princess Consort’s words?" Feng Qiwu said coldly, like a face-changing opera performer.

Ling Yao shivered at once and quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Then she swiftly said to Bai Susu, "Thank you, Crown Princess Consort, this servant shall take leave!"

And hurriedly ran off.

Somehow, she always felt that, after returning from the Northwest, the Crown Prince’s aura of authority had intensified.

A mere glance could make one feel breathless, the pressure was immense.

...

Finally, at this moment, Chuntao and Nuoxia snapped out of their daze.

"Miss, you’re finally back! Boohoo..."

"Yes, Miss, if you hadn’t come back, we wouldn’t have been able to hold on, the Prime Minister was even preparing to bring the Imperial Physician for you."

Hearing this, Bai Susu smiled at them, saying, "Alright, stop crying, I’m back now, aren’t I?"

Then she took out some beautiful accessories from her bag and handed them to the two, "These are souvenirs I brought back for you, see if you like them?"

Seeing the beautiful jewelry Bai Susu brought out, the two were immediately captivated.

Feng Qiwu, seeing this scene, said to Bai Susu, "Susu, I shall head back first, will come to see you tonight."

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu nodded quickly, "Mm, you should go back quickly, I also need to see Grandfather."

"Mm." Feng Qiwu responded, looked at her for a moment, then turned and vanished swiftly.

Once he left, Chuntao and Nuoxia together let out a long, relieved breath.

Then they quickly put down the jewelry in their hands and carefully checked Bai Susu’s body, "Miss, how was your trip to the Northwest? Did you suffer a lot?"

"Miss, how did you come back so soon? Isn’t the Northwest far from the Capital City?" They asked while inspecting Bai Susu’s body.

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu laughed, "Don’t worry, I’m fine, didn’t suffer at all, do I look like someone who has suffered?"

Hearing this, the two were relieved.

At this moment, the voice of Prime Minister Bai came from outside, "Has Susu not gotten up yet?"

Chuntao and Nuoxia were startled.

But Bai Susu, extremely composed, said to them, "Why panic? I’m back now, right? Put these accessories away first."

"Yes, Miss!"

Saying this, the two hurriedly stuffed the items Bai Susu gave them into a sewing basket.

Then rushed out to welcome Prime Minister Bai.

...

"Prime Minister, you’re here?" Chuntao and Nuoxia, knowing Bai Susu had returned, were no longer tense.

"Mm, is Susu feeling better today?" Prime Minister Bai asked with concern.

Upon hearing this, Chuntao immediately replied, "Miss is much better today, already up, preparing to come see you."

Only then did Prime Minister Bai’s eyebrows relax.

He then stepped inside.

At this moment, Bai Susu hurriedly tidied up anything on herself that shouldn’t be seen now, and went to meet him, "Grandfather! I’m fine, didn’t mean to worry you."

Seeing her indeed in good spirits, Prime Minister Bai felt relieved, "As long as you’re alright, your cold syndrome is worsening, you must carefully pay attention."

"Rest assured, Grandfather, I’m learning medicine myself now, I understand my body’s condition well." Bai Susu laughed immediately.

Prime Minister Bai, upon hearing this, replied with a hint of irritation, "You’ve only studied for a few days, dare to show off on your own body? Besides, physicians should not treat themselves, don’t mess around on yourself."

"I know! But it’s you, Grandfather, the Wan Dynasty Conference is approaching, you shouldn’t overwork yourself." Bai Susu said.

"Grandfather knows, I’ve heard the Crown Prince has returned, after his campaign against the bandits in the Northwest. As his fiancée, you should show concern, at least put up appearances, don’t give people a chance to speak ill." Prime Minister Bai advised.

He never imagined the Crown Prince could single-handedly bring down 30,000 to 40,000 bandits at Xia Yu Pass in a single night!

Something a 50,000 strong army couldn’t achieve, he did alone.

The Emperor originally intended for Lin Changqing to take credit for this campaign, yet now, the Crown Prince’s renown has only grown among both the military and the people.

Admittedly, the Crown Prince is indeed ruthless, but also undeniably formidable.

With such a wrathful warrior in Da Qin, merely standing there offers a sense of security.

The Emperor hoped the Crown Prince would become even more uncontrollable after this, yet this time he miscalculated again.