The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 303 Revealing the Secret

"Yes." Xiao Heng's tone was firm. Ever since he came out of Xie Bailing's cave, he had been wondering whether or not to tell Jing Anle about Cao Wantang's death and Xie Bailing's true identity. At first, he didn't want Jing Anle to be troubled by these things, but now that Prince Qing's weapons had been stolen and Jing Rou was about to marry Qi Zhi, everything indicated that Jing Anle's plan was being implemented.

Seeing the complicated look in Xiao Heng's eyes, Jing Anle grasped Xiao Heng's arm and asked seriously, "What exactly is it?"

Xiao Heng took a deep breath, looked into Jing Anle's eyes, and slowly said, "Anle, do you still remember Xie Bailing?"

"Of course I remember." Jing Anle's mind immediately conjured up his devilish face.

"What? Is there something wrong with him?"

In the darkness, two pairs of eyes shone exceptionally bright.

"He is not the real young master of the Xie family. His true identity is Ji Yuan, the prince of Dayun Kingdom."

As Xiao Heng spoke, he observed Jing Anle's expression, only to find her momentarily stunned.

His voice wasn't loud, but Jing Anle heard it clearly. She recalled the first time she saw Xie Bailing in the backyard of Prince Qing's mansion; his appearance and demeanor certainly didn't seem like someone who grew up in the countryside.

"Ji Yuan," Jing Anle murmured. She had never heard of this name before. Apart from knowing that Dayun was a neighboring country of Jing, she knew nothing else about it. In her previous life, when the Prince of Qing rebelled, she only knew that he colluded with the Qi Kingdom. Could Dayun be involved in this as well?

Seeing that Jing Anle remained silent for a long time, Xiao Heng assumed she was stunned and took her hand in return, "Anle?"

Jing Anle came to her senses. "I don't know much about Dayun, but during Father's reign, Jing and Dayun were relatively peaceful and there was no conflict. What is Xie Bailing's intention in doing this?" As soon as she finished speaking, the image of Xie Bailing and Qin Xiuyuan becoming friends flashed through Jing Anle's mind. She immediately understood Xiao Heng's meaning and blurted out, "He is befriending my cousin, probably to get closer to the General's Mansion. He has other purposes."

Xiao Heng lowered his eyes. He had been studying this for a long time these past few days, and just as Jing Anle said, there was a reason why Xie Bailing disguised himself to approach the General's Mansion.

“You’re right. I sent people to investigate. There was a conflict on the border between Dayun and Jing, and most of the casualties were Dayun people,” Xiao Heng said.

"In addition, Cao Wantang is also his person."

"What!" Jing Anle was truly shocked now. It was probably Xie Bailing's men who kidnapped Cao Wantang earlier.

Jing Anle felt a chill run down his spine. He had only known that Cao Wantang was a spy, but he didn't know that she was Xie Bailing's man. Now he had to tell his uncle about this as soon as possible.

"How did you find out Xie Bailing's identity?" Jing Anle was naturally curious.

Xiao Heng then told Jing Anle everything he had seen and heard in the cave. Upon learning of Cao Wantang's death, Jing Anle was also somewhat taken aback. The saying that beautiful women often have tragic fates is indeed true.

"Xie Bailing has an extraordinary temperament and is clearly no ordinary person. I have been secretly investigating him until I accidentally stumbled upon him in the cave that day."

Jing Anle was somewhat uneasy and turned around, saying, "So, this Xie Bailing is deliberately plotting this. He has been lying in wait in Jing Kingdom for who knows how long. Now that he is hiding, it is really dangerous."

To be honest, the news was sudden and shocking, and Jing Anle was somewhat frightened. She admitted that she had suspected Xie Bailing, but she never expected his identity to be like this. Jing Anle had been making preparations for a long time. She didn't know what Xie Bailing was plotting, whether he was friend or foe. In any case, she couldn't let any accidents happen. She had to leave the palace as soon as possible to tell Qin Xu the news. After all, the current situation seemed to be beyond her control. If something unexpected happened, all her previous efforts would be in vain, which would be troublesome.

"Don't worry, I will always be by your side." Xiao Heng's voice was deep and powerful, which reassured Jing Anle a little.

"Xiao Heng?"

"Ok?"

Jing Anle looked into Xiao Heng's eyes and said earnestly, "If I need your help in the future, could you lend me troops?"

Xiao Heng's mind went blank for a moment. He thought to himself that Jing Anle was indeed a heartless girl. Although he didn't expect Jing Anle to be moved to tears in his arms, he didn't expect her to ask for troops as soon as she asked. However, he also realized in an instant that Jing Anle was indeed brave and resourceful. Ordinary women wouldn't think so far ahead, so it was not unreasonable to take precautions.

Seeing that Xiao Heng remained silent, Jing Anle assumed he was unwilling, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart. She was about to pull her hand away from Xiao Heng's when he immediately grabbed it again. "Of course I'm willing."

Jing Anle's slump was rekindled. "I..." he began, then changed his mind, "You don't have to force yourself to do this. Borrowing troops is a matter between two countries and involves the politics of the court. It's not something you can control with just a few words. I'm just asking you first. Who knows what the future holds?"

"I will not go back on my promise to you," Xiao Heng said sincerely.

"Although there are some things you don't want to tell me in detail, you must have your reasons for doing them, Anle, I believe in you."

Jing Anle had never felt Xiao Heng's voice so reassuring before, making her feel very at ease. She looked at the person in front of her carefully; his features were distinct, yet his brows held tenderness. Could she really trust this person?

"Xiao Heng, you know that." Jing Anle smiled, and although it was just a simple smile, Xiao Heng was still almost captivated.

"What?" Xiao Heng asked.

Jing Anle released Xiao Heng's hand and sat directly on the bed. "Since you were able to find out Xie Bailing's identity, such a secret matter is not difficult for you, let alone me."

"Although the situation in Jing Kingdom is stable now, there are hidden dangers. You are so smart, and you cherish, pity, and love me. You even came to tell me such an important secret. You probably already guessed what I was going to do."

The candlelight illuminated Jing Anle's eyes, making them appear even more radiant. Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, Xiao Heng thought she was a female strategist, and a beautiful one at that.

"I thought I had hidden it well," Xiao Heng said. He had long known that everything Jing Anle had done was to eliminate Prince Qing and seize power. Open and covert struggles were just the norm in the royal family. After all, who doesn't love power? But he really wanted to help Jing Anle. However, he was afraid that if he was too obvious and his purpose was too strong, it would make Jing Anle resentful. That's why he made arrangements in secret, just to be able to help Jing Anle at the crucial moment.

"Can I really trust you?" Jing Anle asked, revealing his true feelings.

Xiao Heng stepped forward and faced Jing Anle. She was sitting casually, her black hair falling over her shoulders, her eyes clear and cold like stars, her clothes simple yet noble and aloof, just like his goddess. He was willing to be loyal to her and give everything for her.

"I am willing to serve you, life after life."