The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 258 What is the purpose?

“Princess, the person coming to tomorrow is an old friend of my son from when he was at the border. He certainly did not know that Your Highness was coming to visit today. It is really impolite of you to come so suddenly.” Madam Zhao was a little flustered and looked apologetic.

Jing Anle chuckled and shook his head. Given the Zhao family's current situation, it was a good thing that someone came to visit.

"It's alright, Young Master Zhao, please go ahead and entertain the guests. I have something I'd like to discuss with Miss Zhao privately."

Zhao Yan bowed again before turning to leave, and Madam Zhao tactfully withdrew as well.

"Afang, you may also step down."

Although Afang was somewhat worried, she still obediently went out.

Now only Zhao Yayi and Jing Anle are left in the house. When they are not talking, you can occasionally hear the dripping sound of melting snow under the eaves.

"I wonder what Your Highness wishes to ask me?" Zhao Yayi stood there, as elegant as a bamboo shoot, straightforward and direct.

Jing Anle recalled the assassination attempt that day. The situation was so urgent that she didn't see anything clearly, so she came here specifically to ask.

Zhao Yayi was taken aback. She had originally thought that Jing Anle would ask about her marriage to Qin Xiuyuan. In an instant, a strange sense of shame washed over her. She was ashamed that she thought Jing Anle, as a cousin of the Qin family, would inquire about her marriage to the Qin family; she was ashamed that she had underestimated Jing Anle, thinking she was just a pretty face who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun.

"Please, Miss Zhao, speak freely and without reservation."

After falling off the cliff last time, Jing Anle roughly guessed that it was the work of Prince Qing, but unfortunately there was no evidence. Therefore, she wondered if she could get some clues from Zhao Yayi.

Zhao Yayi nodded and began to try hard to recall...

……

The Zhao residence, Zhao Yan's study.

Unlike the old hall, everything here is new – new bookshelves, desks, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones are all provided, demonstrating the importance attached to this study.

"Brother Xie, I knew you would come." Zhao Yan's voice was filled with joy.

The Zhao family had only recently returned to the capital from the border, and only Zhao Xun's regular subordinates had come to visit them as usual; apart from that, hardly anyone else had come.

The person standing in the room was dressed in blue, with his outer cloak still on. He was tall with long hair flowing down his shoulders. He swayed around the room and looked it over. The person was Xie Bailing.

He didn't rush to reply to Zhao Yan, but instead teased, "Your place is quite nice, you've put thought into it. It seems the writing materials I prepared are probably useless now."

"It's useful, it's useful," Zhao Yan said hurriedly, his smile still bright. "I like anything Brother Xie gives me."

Zhao Yan and Xie Bailing met four years ago. At that time, Zhao Yan was only twelve years old and had already been training at the border. Once, a tornado struck, and yellow sand filled the sky. Thanks to Xie Bailing, Zhao Yan was able to save his life. Therefore, the entire Zhao family regarded Xie Bailing as their benefactor.

"What? Do we have guests at home today?" Xie Bailing casually asked, picking up a book as he went.

Zhao Yan, however, instantly became excited. Having been raised on the frontier since childhood, he was unlike those self-proclaimed romantic young masters. He was carefree, lively, and unrestrained. Seeing Xie Bailing start the conversation, he immediately said, "Brother Xie, you can't even guess who's here!"

He looked smug.

Xie Bailing lowered his eyes and said calmly, "I guess it's a princess."

Now it was Zhao Yan's turn to be surprised. "Brother Xie, how did you know?"

"My elder sister saved the princess at the hunting grounds that day, and the princess came here specifically to thank her, bringing with her a lot of gold and silver treasures!"

Zhao Yan kept talking.

Xie Bailing remained silent. Of course, he knew that the person who came today was Jing Anle, which was why he had deliberately chosen today to come.