The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 976

Chapter 976: 455 Tender-hearted (Third Update)

Princess Xinyang asked, "Is the clue they spoke of Xiao Hen’s origins?"

Ning Wang nodded, "Exactly, they said that Xiao Hen is the son of Marquis Xuanping and a female slave from Yan Country, and that the real young master had already died, killed by the female slave. Marquis Xuanping then swapped the children, presenting the female slave’s son as the princess’s child. At that time, I pondered whether my aunt, upon learning that she had been raising the son of her child’s murderer for fourteen years, would kill Xiao Hen in a fit of rage."

Princess Xinyang looked at him, puzzled, "Why didn’t you come to tell me?"

Ning Wang looked into her eyes, "I did inform someone, otherwise who does my aunt think placed that secret letter revealing Xiao Hen’s origins in her carriage?"

Princess Xinyang suddenly realized, "So it was you."

Ning Wang continued, "After my aunt found the letter, she went to Marquis Xuanping to verify it, didn’t she?"

Princess Xinyang murmured, "Correct, I went, and he admitted it."

Ning Wang gave a self-deprecating smile, "But my aunt hesitated to act, I thought she had grown soft-hearted, so I decided to take matters into my own hands. Of course, this decision was not without those people whispering in my ear. Regardless, since my aunt and Xiao Hen had already fallen out, Marquis Xuanping would suspect it was my aunt’s doing."

Princess Xinyang shot him a look, "Is that what you think, or what those people told you?"

Ning Wang replied, "Both."

With everything laid out like this, Ning Wang didn’t care to explain any further.

He went on, "However, right after Xiao Hen died, those advisers vanished from my residence without a trace. It was then that I realized they weren’t approaching me to assist or gain glory and riches from me, but they came specifically for Xiao Hen. Of course, they could also have been targeting my aunt or Marquis Xuanping. Xiao Hen’s death was a huge blow to both of you, worsening your already strained marital relationship. With their disappearance, I feared that the truth would come out, and I would become a suspect to both my aunt and Marquis Xuanping, so I didn’t act hastily nor did I investigate."

Princess Xinyang sharply inquired, "Then this time, why did you dare to kill Xiao Hen? Did those people reappear?"

Ning Wang smiled faintly and shook his head, "I thought my aunt would ask how I was certain that Xiao Liulang was Xiao Hen. Never mind, it’s not important anymore. Instead, I am curious about how my aunt recognized Xiao Hen."

Princess Xinyang stated indifferently, "That’s also not important."

Ning Wang heard the reluctance in her tone and did not continue to question her. Today, he was particularly amiable, and who knows if it was because a dying man’s words are kind; thus, he had no more burdens to carry.

He said, "Fine, then I’ll answer my aunt’s previous question. Those people did not reappear, and this time it was my own decision to kill him. I am not the same Crown Prince from four years ago. I have the strength to challenge Marquis Xuanping... Besides, I feared that my aunt would suddenly investigate the matters from four years ago, tracing them back to me. I figured it was better to end it once and for all, so I preceded to kill Xiao Liulang."

Princess Xinyang did not overlook any subtle expression on his face, "When you made this decision, was it because you thought I hadn’t recognized him yet?"

Ning Wang took a deep breath, "Yes, I wanted to kill him before you and your son could be reunited, ensuring that Xiao Hen and the secret from four years ago would forever vanish from this world."

Princess Xinyang said, "A pity, just one wrong move."

Ning Wang gave a bitter smile, "A pity, indeed, one wrong move."

Princess Xinyang rose to leave, and before stepping out, she tossed a clean handkerchief to him, "Wipe your face, you are a prince, after all. Even in leaving, do so with some dignity."

Ning Wang looked at the handkerchief in his hand.

It was an ordinary-looking handkerchief with only one peculiar detail—an exquisitely embroidered vase in one corner, its mouth sealed with a wooden stopper.

Princess Xinyang had already crossed the threshold when she suddenly turned back and spoke unhurriedly, "When I have time, I will visit Prince Ning’s wife and the Little Princesses."

Ning Wang’s hand gripping the handkerchief tightened!

Princess Xinyang was threatening her!

Several mouthfuls of intense liquor burned through her, igniting all her organs. _{ƒгeewёbnovel.com}