Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child - Chapter 468

Chapter 468: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Cheng Qi opened his mouth, wanting to say that it was impossible. This vicious woman was definitely lying to him.

But there was a hole in his throat. More blood flowed. He could no longer speak.

He could only pant heavily and glare at Princess Ni Yang.

Princess Ni Yang smiled ambiguously.

“I helped you get rid of the mistress who cheated on you and even helped you kill that little bastard. I was helping you. You should thank me. Why do you hate me?”

Cheng Qi was furious.

More blood flowed.

After a moment, he stopped moving.

He was lying in a pool of blood, covered in injuries. The blood on his neck was blurry. His eyes were wide, and his face was filled with hatred and unwillingness.

The guests felt a chill in their hearts at this scene and wished they could escape immediately.

However, without Princess Ni Yang saying anything, no one dared to move.

They could only hold their breaths.

Wei Liao went forward and checked Cheng Qi’s breathing to confirm that he was dead.

Princess Ni Yang said casually, “Men are a bunch of ungrateful things.”

She ordered someone to drag Cheng Qi’s corpse down. Immediately, a servant walked in with a bucket and quickly rinsed the blood off the ground, and laid a beautiful new carpet.

The assassins were taken away by the Eagle Guards, and everything in the house returned to normal.

It was as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Princess Ni Yang slowly sat back on the main seat and smiled.

“Today is a good day. I’m very happy that everyone has come from afar to celebrate my birthday. It’s my fault for scaring everyone just now. I’ll toast everyone as an apology.”

With that, she picked up her glass and downed it.

But the guests hesitated, afraid to move.

Even though the scene had been cleaned up, the smell of blood still lingered in the air. It kept reminding everyone that it was here that Princess Ni Yang had personally killed her husband.

Everyone was terrified, afraid that Princess Ni Yang would kill them if she was unhappy.

Who was in the mood to drink and eat?!

Princess Ni Yang put down her wine glass and looked around at everyone. The smile on her face faded a little.

“Why aren’t you drinking? Are you not giving me respect?”

The guests were shocked. Afraid that they would make Princess Ni Yang unhappy, they hurriedly sat back down, raised their glasses, and drank all the wine in them.

Seeing this scene, Princess Ni Yang smiled again.

“What happened today was really an accident. I originally didn’t want to see blood on today’s day, but it happened so suddenly that I had no choice. Please don’t blame me.”

The guests said in unison, “No, no.”

Princess Ni Yang spun the glass in her hand. Her phoenix eyes flickered, and her red lips were charming.

“I know what you’re worried about. Please relax. As long as you’re not stupid like the Prince Consort and behave yourselves, I won’t do anything to you.”

The guests hurriedly stood up and knelt down, fighting to show their loyalty to Princess Ni Yang.

“We swear to follow Your Highness to the death. We’ll do whatever you want us to do. We won’t say a word even if we have to climb mountains of blades and seas of flames!”

Princess Ni Yang’s smile widened.

“That’s good.’

Seeing this scene, Yu Niaoniao suddenly remembered what Princess Ni Yang had once said about killing the chicken to warn the monkey.

At this moment, everyone present should be monkeys. Cheng Qi, who had been killed in public just now, should be that chicken.

The guests present were all famous figures in Liangzhou. As long as they could be controlled, the entire Liangzhou could be firmly kept in check by Princess Ni Yang.

From the respectful and frightened reactions of the guests, Princess Ni Yang’s goal of killing the chicken to scare the monkey had been achieved.

From this result, it happened to verify that proverb—

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

The sound of silk bamboo rose as the dancers danced again. The princess’s residence was filled with song and dance.

Xiao Juan went forward and said, “Mother, Niaoniao’s hand is injured. I have to bring her down to treat her injuries first.”

Princess Ni Yang was in a good mood and naturally agreed readily. “Go quickly. Tell me what medicinal herbs you need. The residence has them.”

“Thank you, Mother.”

Xiao Juan brought Yu Niaoniao out.

The sounds behind them gradually faded away. The two of them arrived at the bedroom. Then, Xiao Juan ordered someone to call Lo Pingsha over.

Lo Pingsha helped Yu Niaoniao reattach her dislocated wrist and stabilize it with splints and gauze.

“For the next period of time, please try not to touch this hand. Don’t let the bones dislocate again. This is the ointment for you. Apply it once every night. Also, take two pills every morning and night.”

Xiao Juan took the ointment and medicine bottle. “Thank you.”

Lo Pingsha rarely heard Duke Lang’s gratitude and could not help but feel flattered.

“These are my duties. You don’t have to thank me, Your Highness.”

He still had a lot to tell Duke Lang, but he noticed the atmosphere between Duke Lang and the Princess Consort. The two of them probably had private things to say to each other, so he tactfully chose to shut up and retreat silently.

Xiao Juan poured out two pills and poured a glass of warm water before placing it in front of Yu Niaoniao.

“Take your medicine.”

Yu Niaoniao took the pill from him and suddenly asked, “When did you arrive at the princess’s residence?”

The moment she saw Xiao Juan, she wanted to ask this question, but because the situation was urgent, she could not find a chance to ask. She waited until she finally had the chance to ask the question.

Xiao Juan lowered his eyes. “A little later than you.”

After living with him for so long, Yu Niaoniao knew some of his habits very well.

For example, every time he felt guilty, he would subconsciously avoid her gaze. Just like what he was doing at present.

Yu Niaoniao said solemnly, “Look me in the eye and speak.”

Xiao Juan glanced at her, but quickly looked away.

Yu Niaoniao said firmly, “You lied to me.”

Xiao Juan did not say anything.

Yu Niaoniao said, “Tell me the truth. When did you arrive at the princess’s residence?”

After a while, she heard Xiao Juan speak again.

“I followed you to the princess’s residence.”

Yu Niaoniao was slightly stunned before she reacted.

“Don’t tell me you’ve been following us all the way?