CHAPTER 392: CHAPTER 390: JUST IN CASE

"Eighth Sister-in-law, this matter is really of great importance."

"I, Gu, am not trying to make things difficult for Princess Jiafu, but I have no choice!"

Having witnessed Sheng Xueyi’s miraculous means of conjuring something from nothing, the Fourteenth Prince was determined to make Sheng Xueyi his own.

If not, he wouldn’t have shown such enthusiasm given his dignity as a prince.

As for the inherent charm of Sheng Xueyi, the Fourteenth Prince didn’t realize it.

However, a prince is still a prince; Sheng Xueyi’s strange charm did not make the Fourteenth Prince completely forget his identity.

Of course, the Fourteenth Prince never expected that just after he returned to the Capital, Sheng Xueyi would be killed by Mrs. Wei Shen.

The moment he received the news, the Fourteenth Prince was furious.

However, after his anger, the Fourteenth Prince quickly calmed down.

The deceased Sheng Xueyi was worth nothing.

He couldn’t go against the Wei Family for someone dead.

But what the Fourteenth Prince was curious about was why Mrs. Wei Shen, who didn’t have much enmity with Sheng Xueyi, would kill her? Upon investigation, he traced it back to Yuan Bao.

Considering Yuan Bao’s age, the Fourteenth Prince inexplicably felt that Yuan Bao should be the same type of person as Sheng Xueyi.

If not, why would Sheng Xueyi go after Yuan Bao?

There is no love or hatred without reason in this world.

Precisely because of this thought, the Fourteenth Prince, upon coming to Yunyang City again, focused on Yuan Bao.

But he didn’t expect that Mrs. Wei Shen would go head-to-head with him just for a goddaughter taken in through dry kin relationship.

"Eighth Sister-in-law, I can swear to the heavens!"

"I bear no malice towards Princess Jiafu, but there are some things I need to investigate!"

Although the Fourteenth Prince gave an order for "no mercy," he was well aware that he couldn’t really harm Mrs. Wei Shen and Yuan Bao. If the two were to truly leave, he could only watch them go.

Mrs. Wei Shen was Wei Shiyu’s wife, and among the sons of the Wei Family, Wei Shiyu was quite talented. What’s most fatal was that Wei Shiyu very much doted on his wife, Mrs. Wei Shen.

As for Yuan Bao, she was even more remarkable.

She was a little girl noted by his father, the emperor.

According to common sense, if the Fourteenth Prince wanted to uncover Yuan Bao’s secret, he should have had someone quietly observe from the shadows.

But, the Fourteenth Prince couldn’t wait that long.

After all, Yuan Bao was too young, a little girl over two years old, at an age where she was not much of anything.

Thus, the Fourteenth Prince decided to change tactics, opting not to quietly investigate but rather openly observe, attempting to put pressure on Yuan Bao and force her to reveal her secret.

After all, Yuan Bao was very young, and with youth comes short-sightedness; when faced with difficulties, it would be inevitable that she would slip.

Yet, what the Fourteenth Prince could never have dreamed was that while Yuan Bao may be young, she was shrewd.

With an adult’s mentality, Yuan Bao’s inner self remained unmoved, and she reacted like a normal bullied child, running to her elders to complain.

Yuan Bao, who had always been very clever, naturally chose the right person to complain to.

"What do you want to know?"

Although Mrs. Wei Shen was confident that the Fourteenth Prince was intimidating them, she did not dare to gamble.

After all, people do have moments of madness.

In the event that the Fourteenth Prince did something impulsively, no matter how much regret came afterward or even if someone avenged them, what would it matter?

If they died, they would just be dead.

"Eighth Sister-in-law, I really cannot tell too many people about this matter!"

"In any case, if the authenticity of this matter is proven, it would definitely be a great merit, and our Daxia would gain a national treasure!"

The Fourteenth Prince spoke earnestly.

He didn’t know that Sheng Xueyi possessed a space, only speculating that Sheng Xueyi had some treasure.

The notion of immortals was something people of that time truly believed in.

Although no one could provide concrete evidence, the folklore about immortals was countless.

For instance, right here in Yunyang City, during a heavy snow disaster, the large amount of firewood that miraculously appeared in the city was evidence enough.

At least, the citizens of Yunyang City were thankful to this immortal.

Later, during a childhood plague, while many children perished in other cities, in Yunyang City, only a few succumbed to late treatment.

The two miracles further cemented the Fourteenth Prince’s belief in certain things.

Listening to the Fourteenth Prince talk to her godmother, Yuan Bao suddenly had a bad premonition, feeling she might have been exposed.

"Fourteenth Prince, do you know what you’re saying?"

"A national treasure? What does that have to do with my Jiaojiao?"

Hearing the Fourteenth Prince’s unrealistic words, Mrs. Wei Shen really felt like hitting someone.

"Could it be that my Jiaojiao is the national treasure you speak of?"

"Eighth Sister-in-law, you’re right; that’s exactly what I think!"

When the Fourteenth Prince said these words, he occasionally glanced at Yuan Bao, trying to catch something from her expression.

However, Yuan Bao’s expression remained the same throughout, like a weak, pitiful, and helpless little girl. What kind of extra expressions could she have?

"Fourteenth Prince, do you think anyone would believe this?"

Hearing the Fourteenth Prince’s words, Mrs. Wei Shen truly found it amusing.

"My Jiaojiao is a national treasure? Then go ahead and tell me, how is she going to protect the nation?"

"Even if you’re going to spout nonsense, at least think it through!"

Taking a deep breath, Mrs. Wei Shen said in a serious tone, "If you think this matter cannot be told to too many people, then let’s go find the Eldest Princess, or we could visit His Majesty, how about it?"

"No!"

The Fourteenth Prince refused outright without even thinking.

"Then what do you plan to do?"

Mrs. Wei Shen tried to remain calm as she looked at the Fourteenth Prince.

"I want to have a good chat with Princess Jiafu!"

After mulling it over for a moment, the Fourteenth Prince finally made a decision.

Now that things had reached this point, there was no need to hide anything. Previously, due to a bit of selfishness, he hadn’t reported Sheng Xueyi’s miraculous abilities, but now that Sheng Xueyi was dead, it was all over.

But now, since Yuan Bao, this little girl, was suspicious, he was determined to err on the side of eliminating a potential threat.

"Jiaojiao is still a child; what would you two have to talk about?"

Mrs. Wei Shen immediately refused on behalf of Yuan Bao.

"Godmother, I can do this!"

Suddenly, Yuan Bao stood out, her attitude resolute.

Some things, once caught up in, have to be faced.

However, Yuan Bao was now pretty sure that the Fourteenth Prince hadn’t discovered her secret; otherwise, he wouldn’t have this attitude but would have captured her directly!

So, how much did the Fourteenth Prince really know?

Yuan Bao couldn’t be sure.

Therefore, talking with the Fourteenth Prince might not be a bad idea.