Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

Lu Yaoyao bowed slightly, a sly look flashing in her eyes. "Your Majesty, nothing serious has happened. I just happened to notice that Lady Su seemed unwell, so I left the table early."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu frowned slightly, "Oh? Su Yuan is feeling unwell? Have you asked the imperial physician to take a look?"

"I didn't think much of it at the time. I just saw that Lady Su was in a hurry, as if she didn't want to disturb others."

Concubine Shu nodded, but a trace of doubt arose in her heart.

Although Su Yuan came from a humble family, she had always behaved gently and appropriately. Her behavior today was quite unusual.

"Forget it. I will send someone to look for her later. Since you have met me, let's go back together." Concubine Shu said, turning around and preparing to leave.

Lu Yaoyao mentioned it casually, "When I saw Lady Su leave just now, she seemed to be heading towards the Changfeng Corridor."

Concubine Shu paused, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

Changfeng Corridor is located in a remote area and is rarely visited by people on weekdays. Why would Su Yuan go there?

"I understand. You go back to the banquet first and I will handle it." After saying this, Concubine Shu hurried towards the Changfeng Corridor with her maid.

On the other side, under the Changfeng Corridor, Su Yuan had completely lost consciousness. She leaned helplessly in the arms of a strange man, her clothes half-undressed, revealing her beauty.

The desire in the man's eyes could no longer be concealed, and he was about to invade further when he was interrupted by the sudden sound of footsteps.

"How dare you do such a shameful thing in the palace!" Concubine Shu's voice was like thunder, exploding in the silent Changfeng Corridor.

The man suddenly woke up and tried to break free from Su Yuan in panic, but was quickly subdued by Concubine Shu's maids.

Without support, Su Yuan fell limply to the ground.

Concubine Shu went forward to check, and seeing Su Yuan like this, she understood a little bit.

She glared at the man who was forced to kneel on the ground and said sternly, "Who are you? How dare you have an affair with the prince's concubine? Are you tired of living?"

The man's face was pale and he stammered, unable to explain himself.

Concubine Shu was furious and said directly: "Beat these two people to death with sticks and throw them into a mass grave."

"As for Su Yuan..." Concubine Shu pondered for a moment, her eyes cold, "Bring her back to me first and keep her under strict supervision. I will make a decision after I find out the truth!"

Following Concubine Shu's order, the eunuchs acted quickly and took the strange man away.

The man howled and struggled in vain. He could only be dragged away with despair in his eyes, knowing in his heart that he was probably in great danger.

Lu Yaoyao sat at the banquet for a long time, but she didn't see Concubine Shu. When she did, a palace maid beside Concubine Shu said, "Concubine Shu is feeling unwell and won't be coming here anymore. The ladies can go back first."

When Lu Yaoyao heard this, a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips, and she thought to herself: It seems that Concubine Shu has caught him red-handed when she went there.

Li Wan'er was playing tricks on her, and when she was playing, she didn't even know where to play in the mud!

Li Wan'er deliberately bumped into her and secretly drugged her. Did she think she didn't know?

She pulled her arm back and deliberately said some inexplicable words that would irritate her, just to take the opportunity to give Li Wan'er another stronger medicine.

This is called giving someone a taste of your own medicine.

But Concubine Shu did not say anything. She slowly stood up. Compared with other things, it was obvious that she wanted to suppress it.

She refused to let her have her wish.

The next morning, rumors spread in the palace and outside. The scandal about Su Yuan and a strange man in Changfeng Corridor spread quickly and became the topic of conversation in the harem and the capital.

When Concubine Shu found out, she was furious.

She deliberately did not deal with Su Yuan immediately because she was afraid of arousing other people's suspicion, and she was also concerned about the prince's feelings for Su Yuan.

But now, the scandal has spread and her son has been made a laughing stock. Regardless of whether Xie Qingchen likes Su Yuan or not, she cannot tolerate Su Yuan, the culprit.

It doesn't matter what the truth is.

She just wants Su Yuan to die now.

"Su Yuan, as the prince's concubine, you have behaved improperly and tarnished the reputation of the royal family. Considering that this is your first offense, I will give you a piece of white silk and let you end your life yourself." Concubine Shu tore the white silk from the tray and threw it in front of Su Yuan. Her words were cold and resolute, and there was no room for doubt.

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan's face turned pale in an instant. She knelt and crawled to Concubine Shu's feet, crying and begging, "Your Majesty, please have mercy. I am innocent. I really don't know what happened..."

"It was Lu Yaoyao. She must have plotted to harm me. She is the one who harmed me. You should punish her."

Concubine Shu sneered, "I've seen countless people, so I know Lu Yaoyao's character. Even if she was scheming you, how could she have done such a ruthless thing if you hadn't taken the initiative to provoke her?"

"Jue? Your Majesty, I am your daughter-in-law, how can you favor outsiders?" Su Yuan looked incredulous.

"Daughter-in-law, are you worthy?" Concubine Shu had already made up her mind. Regardless of whether this matter was done by Lu Yaoyao, Su Yuan's scandal was irreversible and must be dealt with as soon as possible to avoid implicating the prince.

So no matter how Su Yuan cried and begged, it was in vain.

Soon, the news of Su Yuan's sudden death spread throughout the harem and even inside and outside the capital.

Everyone was surprised and suspected there was a conspiracy, but they didn't dare to say anything openly.

After Lu Yaoyao learned of Su Yuan's death, she pretended to be shocked and mournful on the surface, but secretly the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

If Su Yuan offended her, it would be like kicking a brick wall.

But if she died, the assassin who helped her would probably not give up. She had to find a way to lure him out and then destroy him in one fell swoop.

That day, she went to Putuo Temple outside the city to pray and burn incense.

Inside Putuo Temple, the air is filled with curling incense and the sound of melodious bells makes it seem particularly peaceful and harmonious.

Lu Yaoyao knelt on the mat, closed her eyes and prayed devoutly.

Just as she was about to get up and leave, a monk in a gray robe quietly appeared beside her and whispered, "Donor, I see you look worried. Are you troubled by something?"

Lu Yaoyao was startled and quickly looked around. After confirming that no one was paying attention, she lowered her voice and said, "Master, I do have something to hide."

"I may be able to resolve your confusion. Please come and draw a fortune stick with me."

"Thank you."

Lu Yaoyao followed him and left, away from the crowd. The monk's expression suddenly changed, like a wolf taking off its sheepskin, revealing his ferocity and cunning. "Prepare to die!"

As he spoke, the monk pulled out a sharp short blade from his sleeve and stabbed it straight into Lu Yaoyao's heart.

Lu Yaoyao reacted extremely quickly, dodging to the side and grabbing the monk's wrist. He twisted it hard, and the monk screamed in pain.

"Do you think you can take my life again and again?" Lu Yaoyao sneered, with a sharp light in her eyes.

When the monk saw that his attack missed, his expression became even more ferocious. "You killed Wan'er, I will avenge her today!"

"Hmph, Li Wan'er's death was her own fault. What does it have to do with me?" Lu Yaoyao snorted coldly, then kicked the monk on the knee. The monk fell to his knees in pain.