The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 268 Prime Minister Teng Returns Home

As Jing Anle said, Qi Zhi was absolutely furious after returning to the palace.

"This Prince Qing actually dares to plot against me, the Crown Prince!"

"Your Highness, since that's the case, why not let me finish him off!" His subordinate, Wu Cheng, was a master, not only highly skilled in martial arts but also ruthless.

Qi Zhi glanced at Wu Cheng, "Do you think you can get close to Prince Qing?" Today, as soon as he entered Prince Qing's mansion, he was filled with murderous intent. He was surrounded by expert guards at all times. Moreover, the mansion appeared ordinary on the surface, but it was actually full of hidden traps. One careless move and he would be beheaded.

"Besides, this is the Jing Kingdom. To kill a prince of the royal family is simply walking into a trap!"

Wu Cheng immediately knelt down, "It was my oversight!"

Qi Zhi glanced at him impatiently and continued, "Right now, I, the Crown Prince, have another matter for you to handle."

"Please give your orders, Your Highness!"

"Go and investigate Jing Rou's past, such as whether she was ever engaged or which man she was close to."

Jing Rou actually dared to make him take the blame for that man; he will tear that man to pieces and grind him into dust!

"Princess Rou?" Wu Cheng was a little confused. How did this involve a woman?

Qi Zhi frowned slightly, a sign that he was about to get angry. Wu Cheng quickly replied, "Your subordinate obeys!"

"I also have something to report."

"Speak!" Qi Zhi snapped, flicking his sleeves in a fit of rage.

Wu Cheng glanced at Qi Zhi and said cautiously, "Murong Peifeng has been assassinated and is currently unconscious."

"Oh?" Qi Zhi's expression softened slightly.

Previously, Qi Zhi sent people to assassinate Murong Peifeng, but only managed to cripple his hand. Since then, he has not found an opportunity to completely eliminate him, but now this is an opportunity.

"Since that's the case, he's suffering from lying here, so you may send him on his way for me, the Crown Prince! May he enter the cycle of reincarnation soon!" Qi Zhi's lips curled into a chilling smile.

"Yes, I will take your orders."

But they didn't know that the Pingchang Marquis's mansion was now an impregnable fortress, and there was no way to return once you left.

The next day.

A ray of morning light shone through the window and fell directly on Murong Peifeng's face. As the door creaked open, an elderly man with a full head of silver hair entered.

"Prime Minister Teng, the Crown Prince has been unconscious for several days." The speaker's voice was subdued; it was Gao An, one of Murong Peifeng's subordinates.

The old man was none other than Teng Hui, the former prime minister of Qi State. It was he who switched Murong Peifeng with the real heir of the Marquis's mansion.

Teng Hui also wore a solemn expression, staring silently at Murong Peifeng on the bed. Currently, the entire Qi Kingdom was controlled by the Queen, the King was effectively powerless, the country was burdened with heavy taxes, tyrannical rule, and widespread suffering. Murong Peifeng was their only hope.

Now, Teng Hui disguises himself as a doctor to openly enter the Marquis's residence, firstly to take care of Murong Peifeng's injuries, and secondly to stay by Murong Peifeng's side, offering him advice so that he can return to Qi Kingdom in the future.

Teng Hui reached out and took Murong Peifeng's pulse. Although the pulse was weak, it was becoming steady. He felt a little relieved and said, "The previous doctor was very attentive. There is no problem now. Let's observe for two more days."

Gao An nodded and was about to leave the room when he saw Murong Peifeng's fingers twitch and his eyes darting around. The two looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Murong Peifeng slowly opened his eyes, looking at the two people in front of him, his consciousness still somewhat hazy.

Teng Hui asked softly, "Your Highness, you've finally woken up."

Murong Peifeng felt dizzy and lightheaded. He frowned, recalling the assassination attempt, and his eyes gradually cleared. "It was you?"

The person before him matched the appearance in the dark alley years ago, and Murong Peifeng immediately perked up. "It's you?"

"I never expected that the Crown Prince would still remember this old minister."

How could he not remember? It was he who told him that he was not the Marquis's biological son, but a prince who had been abandoned in another country. Not only did he have a tragic past, but he also carried the burden of killing his mother. After that, he sent people to follow him, to study and learn skills, and to scheme and plot.

Murong Peifeng struggled to sit up, and Gao An quickly went to help him, saying, "Your Highness, be careful."

"It's a pity that Prime Minister Teng arrived a step too late. I'm already a cripple, and I'm no longer worth your trouble." Murong Peifeng was somewhat resigned to his fate. He had already lost his left hand, and according to the rules of Qi Kingdom, a crippled person could not serve as a monarch.

Teng Hui stood up. "Your Highness is too kind. Rules are made by people. As long as Your Highness returns to Qi with your troops, overthrows Empress Qi, and ascends the throne, who will dare to say anything?"

"Military strength?" Murong Peifeng sneered. "Prime Minister Teng should take a good look at my current situation. I have been abandoned by Prince Qing, and my current injury is thanks to him!" Murong Peifeng's face was full of hatred when he mentioned this.

“I am aware of this matter as well. Gao An has already told me that Prince Qing is indeed not a good person. The reason you cooperated with him so wholeheartedly back then was only to use him to help you return to Qi. Now that you have completely fallen out, and you know about his grand plan to usurp the throne, he will naturally not let you go,” Teng Hui said earnestly.

Hearing this, Gao An became anxious and asked, "What should we do?"

"Don't worry, the Marquis's residence is heavily guarded now, no one can get out alive," Teng Hui said confidently.

“But this is not a long-term solution,” Gao An continued.

"The most important thing right now is to heal the prince's injuries. We need to plan the rest in the long term."