Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Murdering one's legal wife, abusing one's own flesh and blood, and making it known to the whole world—any official who gets involved in these things will never have a good future.

Marquis Cheng'an was well aware of the seriousness of this matter; otherwise, the Zhang family would not have made him a scapegoat.

However, the Zhang family is all-powerful, and he is worried that they will try to pin the matter on him. He needs to clarify things with the Crown Prince as soon as possible.

But they soon encountered a second wave of assassinations.

There were more people than in the first wave, and archers were hidden on the rooftops.

The three Yilong Guards exchanged glances, and one of them held a knife to Zhang Liu's neck.

"We are here on the orders of the Crown Prince to summon Marquis Cheng'an. If you dare to obstruct us again, don't blame us for being impolite to Miss Zhang."

Zhang Liu shook his head at the assassins, indicating that they didn't need to worry about her.

Although her assassination attempt on Lady Cheng'an was against the law, she is now under arrest and has not resisted, so the Yilong Guard cannot kill her.

From a very young age, she knew her mother's secret: murder to impersonate someone else. If this were confirmed, her parents would not have a good end, and it would also implicate the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

My grandfather valued the family's future most, and if my mother brought disgrace to the family, my grandmother would immediately abandon her.

Therefore, Marquis Cheng'an and his wife must die.

The lead assassin was Zhang Da, a trusted confidant of Master Zhang. Understanding her meaning, he immediately gave the order, "Kill."

The assassins and archers moved in unison.

The Yilong Guards and the Marquis's mansion guards had to fend off the assassins' attacks while also dealing with arrows shot from the rooftops, which was a difficult task.

Amidst the flashing swords and the clash of blades, the Marquis of Cheng'an and his wife were so frightened that they covered their heads and hid behind their guards.

A guard from the Prince Jin's residence, hidden in the shadows, asked Xiao Huaijin, "Your Highness, should we offer our assistance?"

The enemy outnumbered them too much, overwhelming the Yilong Guards almost completely. They were worried that Gui Yao would get hurt.

Holding a bow and arrow, Xiao Huaijin kept a close eye on Gui Yao. "Don't move for now."

Yao Yao anticipated the assassination attempt but didn't ask for his help, indicating that she had her own plans.

He also wanted Yao Yao to demonstrate her strength so that the world would know that she, as a princess, was truly capable, and he could also take the opportunity to intimidate those in the court who looked down on her.

But the three arrows in his hand were already nocked and ready to be fired, ready to be launched at the first sign of danger to Gui Yao.

Gui Yao remained calm, her palms hanging at her sides. She used spiritual power to enhance her inner strength, deflecting the whistling arrows off course and gathering them in front of her.

The next instant, she suddenly flipped her palm outward, and the arrow, which had been suspended in mid-air, abruptly changed direction, carrying a powerful internal force that precisely pierced the archer's brow.

Three or four archers were killed instantly.

Everything happens in the blink of an eye.

Everyone present was shocked. Then she exerted her strength again, and the remaining archers tumbled off the roof.

"The princess is mighty."

The Yilong Guard suddenly felt a surge of life and shouted.

The Marquis of Cheng'an and his wife exchanged a glance and then hid behind Gui Yao.

Gui Yao glanced at the two of them with disdain. If she didn't need them to identify Master Zhang and Madam Bai, she would have thrown them away.

Xiao Huaijin's eyes crinkled with a smile. He knew that Princess Baozhu, who had pacified the various kingdoms, was no ordinary person.

Moreover, she now possesses spiritual power, and in terms of martial arts, she is probably unmatched in the entire capital.

Despite these thoughts, he did not loosen his grip on the bow and arrow, and ordered his guards to return to Xuanji Tower to report to the Crown Prince.

Miss Zhang Liu and Zhang Da felt a chill in their hearts. Seeing Gui Yao take down one of them in one move, Zhang Da began to consider retreating.

Gui Yao's martial arts skills exceeded his expectations, and today's assassination attempt was likely to fail.

He had to inform the Duke of Zhenguo immediately, as only the Duke of Zhenguo could save the situation.

But Gui Yao didn't give him a chance at all. A long ribbon flew out from his sleeve, grabbed his neck, and brought him to her side.

Gui Yao grabbed his throat with one hand and ripped the cloth off his face with the other.

"I had long heard of the immense power of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but I never knew you were so arrogant."

"You kill nobles and members of His Majesty's Imperial Guards without a second thought, showing absolutely no respect for His Majesty and the Crown Prince."

"It has nothing to do with the Duke and the General; it's just that I can't stand Marquis Cheng'an."

Gui Yao sneered, and used the long ribbon in her hand to wrap around his mouth and hands. "Save those words for the Crown Prince."

Zhang Da was strangled so tightly that he could neither speak nor move.

With their leader captured, the assassins' momentum quickly dissipated. With Gui Yao's help, none of the two groups of assassins survived, except for the two leaders.

In front of Xuanji Tower, the man holding the lantern approached the Crown Prince and whispered, "Your Highness, Marquis Cheng'an has been assassinated. The assassins were numerous, and the three Imperial Guards may not have been able to defeat them..."

"Assassination?"

The crown prince's face darkened.

Who would assassinate Marquis Cheng'an at this time?

But Hsiao Huai-Chin wouldn't lie like that.

He immediately looked at Master Zhang and saw that he was still supporting Madam Bai. In addition, his behavior today had really displeased the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince abandoned his idea of ​​sending Zhang Erye with reinforcements and instead ordered the Yilong Guard beside him to take his men away.

She pursed her lips and withdrew, holding the lamp.

If the Crown Prince were to look for Master Zhang, she would reveal that the assassin was Miss Zhang. For now, it saves her from saying anything more.

Master Zhang and Madam Bai also noticed that more Yilong Guards had left, and they guessed that it must be related to the assassination attempt.

But not knowing what the outcome would be, they all looked at the Crown Prince, who had a gloomy expression.

Bai scratched Zhang Erye's palm, feeling that it should be done.

There are only three members of the Yilong Guard. My daughter is skilled and intelligent, so she will surely succeed. Besides, she also has the help of the master's men.

Master Zhang had great confidence in his own people, but he knew Zhangdeng and was worried that the people from the Prince Jin's Mansion might interfere. He wondered if the Marquis of Cheng'an and his wife were both dead.

Just to be on the safe side, he whispered to Madam Bai, "Go back and find your father."

Although Ms. Bai wanted to stay and see how things went, she was also afraid that something might happen.

She had only taken a few steps when she saw a figure pass overhead. Before she could see the person's face clearly, the person called out to her.

"Is Madam Zhang leaving?"

Gui Yao carried Miss Zhang Liu and landed steadily in front of Xuanji Tower, then turned to the Bai family.

"If Madam is not in a hurry, let's wait a little longer and listen to Miss Zhang Liu tell us why she wanted to assassinate Marquis Cheng'an."

Only then did Bai realize that it was Gui Yao, and that she was holding her own daughter.

The daughter failed and was caught red-handed.

Bai's expression changed drastically. She quickly walked to Zhang Erye's side and timidly grabbed his sleeve.

Master Zhang's face darkened. "Princess, is there some misunderstanding? How could my sixth son assassinate Marquis Cheng'an?"

With a wave of Gui Yao's hand, Miss Zhang Liu knelt before the Crown Prince, and the force that had been holding her throat dissipated.

"Your Highness, the spirit of the deceased was worried and asked me to go and meet Marquis Cheng'an. However, I encountered Miss Zhang Liu attacking Marquis Cheng'an and his wife."

Gui Yao took out a dagger and explained its special features.

The Crown Prince's expression turned solemn. "Does Sixth Miss have an explanation?"

"cousin."

On her way here, Miss Zhang had already prepared an excuse. She said with her neck stiff, "I admit that I wanted to kill them. Marquis Cheng'an is heartless and treacherous. As a daughter of the Zhang family, I should hate evil as if it were my enemy."

She was grateful that her mother had allowed her to be out in the world since she was young, so that she could be as fierce and righteous as any man.

"Your Highness, Xiao Liu has always had a chivalrous heart, but her actions were indeed reckless."

Master Zhang hurriedly led his wife to the Crown Prince and, following his daughter's words, said, "Your Highness, please forgive her this time, as it is her first offense. I will certainly discipline her in the future."

Bai also cried and begged for mercy.

Miss Zhang Liu said righteously, "Father and Mother, you don't need to plead for your daughter. The Marquis of Cheng'an and his wife are of low character, and I do not regret attacking them."

According to the law, a daughter should do what is right, but she failed to kill A-Ye and her son, and instead incurred the wrath of Marquis Cheng'an, which may implicate her parents.

At worst, attempted murder would result in imprisonment, but a grandfather would never allow his granddaughter to go to jail and damage the reputation of the entire clan.

Bai immediately understood what her daughter meant.

If the Marquis of Cheng'an and his wife are not dead, they will definitely identify her and the master when they arrive.

"Silly child, your mother knows you have a kind heart. Your parents have done nothing wrong and have nothing to fear from their revenge."

Lady Bai covered her face and wept, saying, "But you, why did you have to sacrifice yourself for those two people? They are guilty, and His Highness will decide their fate."

The mother and daughter worked together to portray Zhang Liu's assassination as an act of chivalry and justice.

Gui Yao looked at the Crown Prince, wondering if this heir apparent had any discernment.

The Crown Prince's gaze shifted from the three people kneeling on the ground to the dagger in Gui Yao's hand.

"We'll talk about it when Lady Cheng'an arrives."

Although he had heard that Miss Zhang was a forthright and generous person, he thought that it was only about fighting evil and upholding justice, and that it required destroying even her soul?

The crown prince always felt that this matter was not simple.

Marquis Cheng'an arrived quickly. After Gui Yao and Zhang Liu left first, he immediately felt unsafe, fearing that there might be more assassins, and urged the carriage to hurry along.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince, he cried out his innocence, "Your Highness, you must do justice for this old minister! I nearly died! The accusation of abandoning my wife and children is an unforgivable injustice!"

Without anyone even asking, he said directly, "The second son is not my biological child. He is the child of Master Zhang and my wife. Master Zhang is the one who abandoned his wife and child."

"Lord Cheng'an, stop talking nonsense. Everyone knows that I have a good relationship with my wife. How could I possibly touch your wife?"

Master Zhang immediately retorted.

"Lord Cheng'an, my daughter's recklessness has caused you to hold a grudge."

Bai Shi also said, "But you can't just spout nonsense. I am the eldest daughter of the Bai family of Guangling in Jiangnan. I was married into the Zhenguo Duke's family through a proper betrothal ceremony. The Emperor and Empress and the world can all bear witness to this."

"You say my master is the husband of that departed soul? Does that make me, the legitimate daughter of the Bai family, an imposter? Not only is your statement absurd, but you also treat the Emperor, Empress, and the entire Zhenguo Duke's Mansion like fools."

She resembled that man and was afraid that if they stayed together for too long, they would be discovered. She also did not want to be controlled by her parents-in-law. Using the excuse that she was worried about her husband, she moved with him to live in a house built near the military camp.

Occasionally, she would return to the city to attend palace banquets, and no one would notice. Now, the ghost had long since lost its former appearance, and the Bai family was now run by her birth mother and younger brother.

As for the affair between the master and that wretched woman from the Cheng'an Marquis's mansion, there are no other witnesses besides the Cheng'an Marquis.

No one can confirm that she is the imposter.

"The second son is Zhang Erye's child."

Marquis Cheng'an had no real evidence, so he could only shout, "Back then, when Master Zhang was drunk, my wife went to the restaurant to call me home, and he took the opportunity to humiliate her."

The second brother bears a resemblance to Master Zhang, but once Master Zhang shaves his beard, the difference will be immediately apparent.

Lady Cheng'an was so shocked that she couldn't even think of anything else.

Master Zhang was furious, calling it slander. He said that shaving his beard to prove his innocence was a great disgrace. Bai Shi followed suit and wept, saying that there were many people in the world who looked alike, and that her husband should not be framed because of this.

It is also said that Marquis Cheng'an may have planned this all along, and that he found a child who resembled the Second Master from somewhere, in an attempt to curry favor with the Zhang family.

The onlookers were also bewildered, and they began to discuss and speculate.

The scene was chaotic for a moment, and the crown prince could not distinguish between the real and the fake.

Seeing the smugness in Bai Shi's eyes, Gui Yao spoke up, "Your Highness, I have a plan."

She spoke slowly, but her voice drowned out the entire room.

The crown prince looked at her. "You speak."

Gui Yao smiled and said, "After a person dies, their soul can return to their youth. Why don't I invite the soul out again so that everyone can see what she looked like when she was young? Perhaps we can find some clues."

Upon hearing this, Bai's body trembled uncontrollably...