novelhk Chapter 187 Killing the Northern Di Princess
Chapter 187 Killing the Northern Di Princess
Immediately afterwards, Yelü Dan heard Wen Shuyao say, "The silver notes have already been given to the princess. We only want to ask the princess for a small favor."
Upon hearing this, Yelü Dan looked at Wen Shuyao with suspicion.
She dared not look down on Wen Shuyao again during today's negotiations.
This woman is far from the parasitic vine that she originally imagined, relying solely on men.
Seeing the doubt on her face, Wen Shuyao spoke in a very gentle voice: "The Prince Xin's previous plan will still continue."
Yelü Dan's mind went on alert, and then he heard Wen Shuyao say, "Therefore, we will have to trouble the princess to put on a show for us."
Upon hearing this, Yelü Dan was stunned for a moment before understanding Wen Shuyao's intention.
"You're trying to lure the snake out of its hole."
"Use their plan to lure the snake out of its hole."
……
Yelü Dan returned to her seat with a natural expression, but her gaze kept drifting towards Prince Xin.
Prince Xin's expression was somewhat unpleasant. Under the guise of drinking, he secretly gave Yelü Dan a warning glance.
Seeing this, Yelü Dan pursed her lips, but the impatience in her eyes made Prince Xin extremely uneasy.
Fortunately, the opportunity that Prince Xin had been waiting for finally arrived—Xie Jinghan made his move.
Prince Xin stared intently at Xie Jinghan until he was certain that Xie Jinghan had indeed left Wanchun Palace, then he beckoned to his back.
Upon seeing this, the eunuchs serving behind him immediately followed him out of the main hall.
Yelü Dan also received a letter from Prince Xin.
"Let's have a chat at Lihua Palace."
Yelü Dan knew that his opportunity had arrived.
Without much hesitation, she immediately got up and left.
Prince Xin watched her retreating figure, a hint of regret in his eyes.
It's such a pity that such a beautiful woman is about to pass away... what a pity!
However, for his grand ambition! Prince Xin's eyes flashed with ruthlessness; this was all necessary!
The Lihua Palace was not far away. As soon as Yelü Dan went out, Huyan Tu followed.
Prince Xin also left his seat at this time. He left in a wheelchair without attracting the attention of others.
If it weren't for his disability, a fallen prince might have died out there like other princes, causing no trouble and no one would have cared about his departure.
On the contrary, Yelü Dan's two departures from the meeting attracted the attention of some people.
Since Wen Shuyao hadn't returned, everyone recalled Yelü Dan's words at the welcoming banquet that day—Yelü Dan really wanted to marry Xie Jinghan, and might have gone to settle scores with Wen Shuyao.
Once these two things are connected, other people's perception of Xie Jinghan's deep affection changes.
—It is said that beautiful women are a source of trouble, but handsome men are no less so.
Xie Jinghan noticed everyone's gaze.
But today, he was extremely calm.
The emperor looked at Xie Jinghan many times, but still couldn't figure out what Xie Jinghan was thinking.
The atmosphere inside the main hall was eerie, and the same gloom hung over the Lihua Palace.
Yelü Dan stared coldly at the Prince Xin before him and said in a deep voice, "Where is the border defense map you mentioned?"
Prince Xin sat in his wheelchair, a gentle smile always on his face, even though his words were chillingly cold.
"Dead people don't need to know where this map is."
Prince Xin smiled coldly, his gaze falling on Yelü Dan's youthful and delicate face: "Actually, I really am reluctant to kill you."
"This is your Great Li royal palace!" Yelü Dan's voice was shrill. "You dare to make a move here? Everyone knows that you and I left Wanchun Palace one after the other!"
Upon hearing this, Prince Xin smiled, his eyes gleaming with smugness: "Didn't one other person leave?"
Yelü Dan looked shocked, as if he was only just realizing what was happening.
She said sternly, "You want to scheme against Wen Shuyao?"
"It's all because you asked for too much," Prince Xin sighed and shook his head. "I never intended to take your life."
After all, there are very few smart people like Yelü Dan in the Northern Di, so few that he has only found Yelü Dan in all these years.
Unfortunately... unfortunately Yelü Dan was too clever and too ambitious; she actually wanted the throne of the Northern Di.
Why would a woman have such great ambitions when she should be content with staying at home?
She even threatened him, which he found unbearable.
Thinking of this, Prince Xin's eyes were filled with pity. "So what if you're in the palace? Since I want to kill you, I naturally have countless ways to take your life without anyone noticing."
As he spoke, the Prince of Xin's gaze fell on Yelü Dan's lips.
Yelü Dan realized something was wrong. She touched her bright red lipstick and then widened her eyes.
"You poisoned me!" Yelü Dan said, then clutched his chest.
Her face was contorted in pain, her brows and eyes filled with traces of agony.
Upon seeing this, Prince Xin chuckled softly.
“My men have already added poison to your lip rouge. It has been there for three hours now, since this morning.”
"Perfectly suited."
Prince Xin still spoke with that gentle and refined demeanor, but Yelü Dan knew what a vicious heart was hidden beneath that gentle face.
She glared at Prince Xin with hatred, gritting her teeth, and asked her final question: "I am the fuse that ignited the war between our two countries! You planned this all along!"
Prince Xin laughed heartily: "It's too late to understand now."
"Princess Jing will be here soon." Prince Xin said softly as he saw the unwilling and vicious Yelü Dan lying on the ground. "You wait for her here."
Yelü Dan opened her eyes wide in resentment, trying to grab the Prince's hand, but she had no strength left.
At this moment, she could only watch helplessly as Prince Xin left, unable to utter a single sound.
Inside the Lihua Palace, all was silent.
At the same time, Wen Shuyao was led to the back door of Lihua Palace.
She frowned: "Why did you bring me here?"
Just now, a man claiming to be a eunuch from Wanchun Palace said that the emperor had something important to discuss with her, so she rushed over, but this is not Wanchun Palace at all.
The eunuch leading the way walked forward silently, without saying a word.
Seeing this, Wen Shuyao became angry and simply stopped where she was.
"Where exactly are you taking me?" Wen Shuyao asked in a very serious voice.
However, before she could react, the eunuch leading the way suddenly turned around and chopped her on the back of the head with a chop.
In her last memory, she only saw Granny Qi and Magpie lying on the ground.
……
A long time passed, and Wen Shuyao and Yelü Dan did not return.
The unique identities and special relationship of these two individuals have attracted considerable attention.
The emperor and empress were clearly aware that something was amiss.
The Empress frowned and ordered Green Robe to investigate the matter.
Just then, a man ran in, his face full of terror, shouting.
"Something terrible has happened! Princess Jing has killed the Northern Di princess!"
Upon hearing this, the entire Wanchun Palace fell silent.