Bab 941: 429 Mother and Son (first watch of the night)

His tone was akin to the gentlest whisper in the world, and his gaze was filled with deep affection, yet the crown princess still felt a chill run through her.

She stood frozen in place, as if she couldn't utter a single word.

Prince Ning caressed her cheek and murmured lowly, "Linlang, from the day you conspired with me to kill Xiao Hen, you've been unable to cleanse yourself of it. Do you still not understand this simple truth?"

The crown princess's eyes flashed with intensity, "I didn't harm him! It was you! It has always been you! You followed me to the Guozijian… You killed him!"

Prince Ning lifted his hand, gently stroking the back of her head, "If you hadn't lured him out alone, how could I have had the opportunity? Admit it, Linlang, you're also an accomplice to his death."

"I am not! I've never harmed Ahen!" The crown princess reached out to push him, "I don't want to see you, get out!"