The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 161 Uninvited Guest

At the other end, in the side room of the princess's mansion.

Jingrou was helped to a side room to rest after falling into the water. A royal physician was called to examine her, and she was found to be fine. However, it was cold and windy at the moment, and Jingrou was weak, so she could only stay at the princess's residence for the night.

"Princess, please drink your medicine." Can'er said to Jingrou, bringing her a bowl of dark Chinese medicine.

The medicine smelled unpleasant, and Jing Rou leaned against the bed, covering her nose with her hand, but still took it and drank it while saying, "Don't tell Mother about this yet. She's pregnant and can't take a fright. I'll tell her the details when I get back."

"This servant understands." Can'er appeared respectful, but secretly she had already spread the news, which was naturally Jing Anle's intention. Firstly, to alarm Princess Qing's pregnancy, and secondly, to sow discord between the Qing Prince's Mansion and Princess Jianing's Mansion.

"How's the investigation going over there?" Jing Rou naturally asked about the incident where she was pushed into the water. In fact, she knew quite a bit that it was either Kou Shuran or Jing Anle.

Can'er said, "I have been serving you the whole time, but I heard from the person who delivered the medicine that everyone is in the banquet hall and we don't know what the outcome will be."

"What use are you!" Jing Rou said angrily, throwing the unfinished medicine bowl at Can'er.

Can'er was skilled in martial arts, so she dodged quickly. Only her skirt got a little wet. She cursed inwardly, but pretended to be obedient and said, "This servant will go and find out the information right away."

"Hmph!" Seeing Can Er's reaction, Jing Rou felt a little better.

"Go quickly."

"Yes."

So Jing Rou was left alone in the room. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. No matter who did it, she would not let it go!

Suddenly, a noise came from the window, pulling Jingrou back to reality.

"Who?"

Jing Rou asked, but no one outside answered.

"Who is it?"

Jing Rou, her body weak, got out of bed. She felt both scared and excited, thinking the person outside the window was Qi Zhi.

She walked step by step toward the window, but turned back halfway. Just then, the window was pushed open from the outside. Jing Rou was overjoyed and excitedly turned her head, only to see a familiar face.

“Brother Pei Feng.” Jing Rou’s smile froze on her face, but she quickly realized what was happening, and her voice was trembling with tears.

Murong Peifeng was already handsome, and even though he was disguised, his demeanor remained the same, only his complexion was not good, and he looked much more haggard.

Jing Rou didn't dare look into Murong Peifeng's eyes, and could only look down. She looked at Murong Peifeng's right hand hanging down, as if she suddenly thought of something, "Brother Peifeng, your hand..."

"Rou'er, you still think of me? Do you know how much I've missed you these past few days?"

“I…” Jing Rou was speechless. Her former lover was right in front of her, but Princess Qing’s words still echoed in her ears. Between power and affection, she naturally chose the former.

Jing Rou was already beautiful, and now with tears welling up in her eyes, she was even more endearing. Therefore, even though Murong Peifeng had witnessed her embracing Qi Zhi earlier, his previous resentment and hatred were greatly reduced.

The two stared at each other, as if trying to see right through each other.

……

Banquet hall.

Seeing that Kou Shuran was about to reveal her true colors, Princess Jianing quickly stopped her, saying, "This ring was lost before, so it was stolen by this slut."

This action made Jing Anle shake her head. She had to admit that Princess Jianing was really good at shifting blame. However, she did not expose her, but said lightly, "According to Aunt, this person must be a cunning person."

“What kind of good person would steal their master’s property?” Princess Jianing said angrily.

“If that’s the case, then the maid’s claim that Anle instigated it was probably just a fabrication to evade responsibility. After all, what wouldn’t someone so greedy for money do?” Jing Fengyao said, echoing Princess Jianing’s words.

“I…” Princess Jianing was speechless for a moment. She looked at her daughter and could only admit it. “What the eldest prince said is true. It was the servants in my princess’s residence who did something wrong. I will punish them severely and give the princess justice.”

Everyone heard it clearly, but no one dared to respond.

Jing Anle sneered, stood up from the chair, and thought, "You actually think you can just let this go? You wish!"

"aunt!"

Princess Jianing had never found Jing Anle's voice grating. She felt annoyed and worried, but she forced a smile and said, "Please speak, Princess."

“Since he is such a cunning person, who not only steals but also pushes the princess into the water and frames me, he cannot be let off lightly.”

“The princess is right.” Princess Jianing thought she was going to say something, but when she heard this, she relaxed a bit and went along with it.

"Mu Ping!"

"exist."

"Wake this lowly maid up. I want to interrogate her again."

As soon as she finished speaking, Princess Jianing's heart, which had not yet calmed down, was in suspense again, and Kou Shuran was even more so. Her legs immediately went weak and she could not stand steadily. It was only thanks to Tingxiang's quick eyes and hands that she was able to support her and prevent her from falling.

"Wow!"

Mu Ping splashed a basin of cold water hard on Nongcui's face. The autumn day was chilly, and Nongcui was soon jolted awake.

Water streamed down her nose and into her mouth, making her look utterly disheveled. When she opened her eyes, she saw Jing Anle looking down at her coldly. In an instant, she couldn't help but shiver. Her injured hand ached and went numb, and she remembered everything.

"Speak," Jing Anle's voice was lazy yet cold.

"Why did you steal the jeweled ring from the Princess's residence? Who instructed you to frame me?"

A gemstone ring? Nongcui looked blankly up at Kou Shuran and Princess Jianing with difficulty, weakly shaking her head, "No, I don't have one..."

"Still trying to deny it? These things were all found in your room!" Afang said angrily.

Nongcui swallowed hard. She was now in a real dilemma, unable to live or die, but she could only force herself to stay silent.

Seeing that things had reached a stalemate again, Jing Anle's voice rang out softly, "What a loyal servant you are. I just wonder how heartbroken your parents would be if they knew. Such a fine young lady has committed a capital crime."

"But don't you think about it? It's one thing for you to suffer, but if you don't tell the truth, it will implicate your whole family and bring disaster upon your entire clan! All the land under heaven belongs to the king. With my status, how many people can't I find?"

Jing Anle's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Nongcui's heart. Her expression seemed to soften, and she stared at Jing Anle in disbelief. Just as she was about to open her mouth, she was stopped by a shout.

"Nongcui, you should think this through before you speak!" Princess Jianing shouted, seeing that the situation was not good.

"Aunt, what are you doing? I am interrogating you. Is there something you can't tell us?" Jing Anle asked without changing her expression.

Princess Jianing, perhaps feeling guilty, thought Jing Anle was really not like a fifteen-year-old girl; her aura was terrifyingly strong.