Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child

  Chapter 597 Betting

  After listening to Yu Niaoyou say those things during the day, Shen Zhuo was full of doubts.

  After he returned to the palace, he contacted the commander of the hidden guard in private.

  He handed over a female corpse that was very similar to Yu Niaoyao, and asked the commander of the dark guard to shave her face, and then took the head to the old emperor.

  The facts were not as expected by Shen Zhuo. The old emperor was old and dim-sighted, so he couldn't see the abnormality of the female corpse's head. In addition, he had no doubts in the commander of the dark guards, so he thought that Yu Niaozhen was really dead.

   "Send it out of the palace to be buried."

   "Here."

  The commander of the dark guard left the bedroom with his head in his hands.

   He passed the test smoothly, which made him feel relieved.

   Immediately afterwards, he saw the prince appearing in front of him again.

  He quickly looked around and spoke after making sure that there was no one around.

   "There are many people in the palace, so it is better for His Highness the Crown Prince not to meet with his subordinates as much as possible."

  On weekdays, if it is not necessary, Shen Zhuo will not contact the commander of the dark guard.

  But today he really has too many doubts.

   These doubts are backlogged in his heart. If he doesn't get an answer, he might not be able to sleep all night tonight.

  Shen Zhuo said in a low voice: "Gu came to ask you something, and leave after asking."

  Dark Guard Commander: "Please tell me."

  Shen Zhuo: "I know that father is silenced because you know one of his secrets. What is that secret she knows?"

  Dark Guard Commander: "..."

  Shen Zhuo stared at him: "You must know."

  Dark Guard Commander: "It's better that you don't know these things."

  His attitude made Shen Zhuo confirm the guess in his heart.

  Shen Zhuo's voice was a little unsteady: "Father, he...he is not of the orthodox royal blood, right?"

  Dark Guard Commander: "..."

   If he doesn't speak, it's tantamount to acquiescing.

  Even if he had expected it, Shen Zhuo was still greatly shocked at this moment.

   It took him a while to regain his sanity and continue to ask.

   "Aside from Yu Niao, who else knows about this?"

  Dark Guard Commander: "The Empress Dowager."

  Shen Zhuo asked: "What else?"

  The commander of the secret guard hesitated for a while before saying: "The insiders from back then have all been silenced."

  Shen Zhuo just breathed a sigh of relief, then he heard the commander of the dark guard say again.

   "But in the process of tracing the truth, Yu Youyou learned this secret, and the person who pursued this matter with her is Prince Lang."

   Shen Zhuo's heart tightened: "That means Xiao Juan also knows this secret?"

  The commander of the dark guard: "Your Highness, don't worry, the emperor has sent someone to chase and kill the king of Langjun, and it is impossible for him to come back alive."

   Shen Zhuo finally relaxed.

  He exhorted: "Don't tell anyone about it, not even my grandfather."

  The commander of the dark guard nodded: "Here."

  …

  At this moment, facing Yu Niaolong's questioning, Shen Zhuo didn't want to tell the truth.

  But when he thought of how she cared about Xiao Juan just now, an unknown fire burned in his heart.

  He raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a mocking chuckle.

"Isn't Gu's words clear enough? Xiao Juan touched the reverse scale of the father. The father has sent someone to take his life. There is no way he will reach Liaodong County alive. You will never see him again in your life." .”

  He thought that after hearing the news, Yu Niao would definitely be distraught, and even break down and cry.

   But in fact, after a short moment of astonishment, Yu Niao quickly calmed down.

  She is determined and authentic.

   "Ah Juan will not die."

  Her reaction disappointed Shen Zhuo, and at the same time made the anger in his heart more intense.

  His tone was full of malice: "No matter how strong Xiao Juan's martial arts are, but two fists can't beat four hands, he can't escape the pursuit of so many masters, he is dead this time."

  Yu Niao still said the same thing.

   "He's not going to die."

  Shen Zhuo didn't understand: "Where did you get the confidence? Why do you think he will never die?"

  Yu Niaoyou: "Because he is Xiao Juan."

  Shen Zhuo was annoyed by her attitude.

   "Okay, let's make a bet and see if Xiao Juan can come back alive?"

  Yu Niaoyou: "If I win the bet, you will let me go."

  Shen Zhuo: "If Gu wins, you have to completely forget about Xiao Juan."

  Yu Niao: "Okay."

  Shen Zhuo provoked her on purpose: "I hope you won't deny it when the time comes."

  Yu Youyou retorted: "I should have said this to you."

  After speaking, she closed her eyes, as if she was going to sleep.

  Shen Zhuo stood up and walked out.

  He stood on the porch, looked at the snow-covered vegetation in the courtyard, thought for a moment, called a guard, and ordered.

   "Take someone to Lang County Prince's Mansion to see if everyone in the mansion is there?"

   "Here."

  The figure of the guard quickly disappeared into the vast night.

  With one hand behind his back, Shen Zhuo had a bad premonition in his heart.

  Yu Niaoyou's confident appearance just now made him doubtful. Could it be that Xiao Juan had expected this day?

  If this is the case, Xiao Juan must have taken precautions long ago.

  Shen Zhuo never dared to underestimate Xiao Juan. This person is not only strong in martial arts, but also has a deep mind. If he had prepared himself, it would not be so easy to take his life.

  The next morning, Shen Zhuo was rewarded by his guards.

   "Reporting to His Royal Highness, all the people in Langjun Palace have disappeared."

  Shen Zhuo's heart sank, as expected!

   He pressed: "Do you know where they went?"

  The guard reported the truth: "I heard that they went out of the city with the princess of the county to go to another courtyard two days ago, but they never came back after this trip."

  Shen Zhuo: "Have you checked the other courtyard outside the city?"

  The guard quickly said: "The subordinates have already gone to check, and there is no one in the other courtyard, and the luggage, carriages and horses are also gone."

  Shen Zhuo put his hands behind his back and didn't speak for a long time.

  It seems that he was right in his prediction, Yu Niao has already made arrangements, it is possible that just as soon as she was taken away by the Sirius Guards, those people from the County King's Mansion ran away overnight with their luggage on their backs.

  As for the direction of their escape, you can guess without even thinking about it. They must be chasing Xiao Juan.

  There are so many people in the county palace, when they reconcile with Xiao Juan, Xiao Juan will know about the changes in the capital, and he will definitely increase his vigilance. The killers sent by the emperor will most likely fail.

  Thinking about this, a plan emerged in Shen Zhuo's mind.

  A perfect plan that can not only make Niao Niao completely devoted to him, but also get rid of Xiao Juan.

   he ordered in a low voice.

   "The order will go on, and more people will be sent to each city gate from now on to strictly investigate those who enter the city."

  The guard asked tentatively: "Is Your Highness looking for someone?"

  Shen Zhuo looked up at the blue sky.

  There is no snow today, and the sky is as blue as washing.

   "If King Lang comes back, send a letter to Gu immediately."

  The guard was very surprised: "Your Highness thinks that Prince Lang will return to Yujing?"

  Shen Zhuo slightly hooked the corners of his lips, and said slowly.

   "His beloved woman is in danger, how could he not come back?"

  (end of this chapter)