Ch. 241The Prince Comes Calling
Qian Renxue visited Prince Xue Xing as he investigated Xue Beng’s death and offered to resign as Crown Prince to ease his suspicions. She left saying she would ask the emperor to strip her of the title, leaving Prince Xue Xing unsettled by her apparent sincerity.
- Prince Xue Xing ordered his spies to continue investigating Xue Beng’s death, convinced the Crown Prince might be involved.
- Qian Renxue arrived and revealed that she knew Prince Xue Xing was investigating her.
- Prince Xue Xing admitted his suspicions and said Xue Beng’s death was suspicious.
- Qian Renxue acknowledged that Prince Xue Xing had wanted Xue Beng to replace her as Crown Prince and offered to resign.
- Qian Renxue left to ask the emperor to remove her title, while Prince Xue Xing remained uneasy.