After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Prince's Mansion.

Xie Yao had naturally heard such rumors as well, and this incident even overshadowed the news of the disappearance of the Marquis of Zhenbei's fiancée.

After all, it involves the lower three paths, so it always attracts more attention.

Zhao Ying's reputation is just that, but today's rumors are very detailed, even clearly stating what was cut off.

This matter was so serious that Zhu Qing directly woke up Xie Yao who had just fallen asleep.

Xie Yao stood up and rubbed her temples, her head buzzing. Xiao An and Xiao Ning... couldn't they just give her a break?

Only a fool like Xiao An could do such a thing that hurts the enemy by a thousand and hurts himself by a thousand.

What’s more important is that Xiao An’s reckless behavior of wanting to die together will affect her search for Sister Ying.

Something that is capable of causing trouble but is incapable of accomplishing anything.

Xiao An, who was scolded by Xie Yao, was celebrating in the Third Prince's Mansion at this moment.

With only his guards in front of him, he laughed loudly and said, "I have finally taken revenge!"

"That bitch Xiao Ning, has she also felt my pain?"

But... it's not enough!

not enough!

It was all because that dog slave from the Prince's Mansion came too quickly. He had other plans for revenge.

Xiao Ning, a woman, had no idea what his loss meant!

The guard was a little worried, "Third Prince, although this is revenge, I'm afraid the eldest princess won't let it go..."

"Hmph!" Xiao An sneered, "Don't forget, I'm under house arrest now. I'm under the protection of the Jinwu Guards. She can't come in."

"Besides, it's still unknown whether she can leave the prison on her own!"

If Xiao Ji doesn't help him get revenge, then don't even think about helping Xiao Ning now!

Xiao An picked up the wine jar and drank it all in one gulp, "I am not afraid."

As he spoke, he said to the guard, "Drink, you drink too! In this palace, I will not be in any danger! No one can enter."

The guard refused at first, but after Xiao An scolded him, the guard had to obey.

After drinking a few jars of wine, Xiao An suddenly felt that something was wrong. Why... was he feeling hot all over?

Xiao An is very familiar with this feeling!

He has had women before, but... he is no longer able to do that now.

Xiao An felt that his thoughts were starting to slow down, but he belatedly realized one thing: someone had drugged the wine!

And it's that kind of medicine.

The drug was obviously very effective. In just a moment, Xiao An's entire body flushed red, his eyes blurry. However, he forced himself to remain calm and shouted, "Someone come!"

boom!

At this moment, the door was suddenly closed from the outside, followed by the sound of locking, and then the window...

It wasn't just one person who did it; they all acted together.

When did there become so many spies in his mansion?

This thought flashed through Xiao An's mind, and he immediately wanted to kick the door and call for help. The guard knew some martial arts, had drunk less than Xiao An, and was more sober at the moment.

They both pulled the door together.

Xiao An was still cursing, but gradually, his voice became lower.

His eyes involuntarily fell on the guard beside him. His eyes were blurred and he inexplicably felt that the person in front of him was handsome.

The guard was pulling at the door when he suddenly felt his shoulders sink. He immediately said, "Your Highness, hold on!"

But the next moment, the guard felt something was wrong...

Xiao An hung on him completely, his hot breath spraying on his ears, giving him goose bumps all over his body.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

The guard's face changed drastically. He looked at Xiao An in disbelief, his throat rolling.

Xiao An hugged the guard's neck with both hands, rubbing his whole body against him, and kept saying: "Beauty...you smell so good..."

……

Prince's Mansion.

Xie Yao knew about Xiao An's rumor-mongering, but she didn't do anything. But not long after she finished her breakfast, Zhao Hao and Cheng Fengqi hurried over.

Zhao Hao still had a letter in his hand. He quickly handed it to Xie Yao and said, "Crown Princess, this is a letter someone just handed to me. I opened it and read it... It's my sister's handwriting!"

After confirming that it was his elder sister's handwriting, Zhao Hao immediately realized that Xie Yao might have done something, so he hurried to the Prince's Mansion with Cheng Fengqi, fearing that he would delay important matters.

Xie Yao took the letter and naturally recognized it as Sister Ying's handwriting at a glance.

Xie Yao studied the letter carefully. Zhao Hao and Cheng Fengqi looked at each other, both very anxious. Although they were both very curious about what Xie Yao could see in this letter that they had already studied, they did not dare to speak out to disturb Xie Yao at this moment.

Afraid of distracting Xie Yao's attention, he could only stare at Xie Yao with an anxious and longing face.

It took a long time for Xie Yao to put down the letter.

Zhao Hao immediately asked, "Cousin, what did my sister say in the letter?"

Xie Yao glanced at him and said, "Didn't you read the letter?"

Zhao Hao: “…”

He was a little anxious. "No other information?"

"It's not in the letter." Xie Yao shook her head. After all, the contents of the letter were all specified by Xiao Ning, and the secret communication method she and Sister Ying used was useless.

Zhao Hao's expectant look dimmed in an instant.

Cheng Fengqi's eyes flickered as he said, "The Crown Princess said it's not in the letter, so are there any clues elsewhere?"

Xie Yao raised her lips and glanced at Cheng Fengqi with appreciation. She picked up the letter and put it to her nose and sniffed it gently. "It has the scent of osmanthus."

Osmanthus has a long-lasting fragrance and a rich and unique taste.

Now it is August, the season when osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, but because Beijing is located in the north, there are not many osmanthus flowers planted in the capital.

Xie Yao picked up the letter paper and knocked it carefully, and found a very faint mark. She thought about it and looked into the envelope again.

I saw a small yellow thing inside.

She tore open the envelope and spread it in front of the two of them, "Where Sister Ying is, there are such osmanthus flowers."

She said with certainty: "Sister Ying is in the capital."

She had suspected this originally, and now she was even more certain.

Xiao Ning kidnapped Sister Ying, firstly to threaten her and His Highness, and secondly definitely to target Pei Chen, the Marquis of Zhenbei, so she had previously suspected whether Xiao Ning would transfer people to the northern border.

But he also felt that the journey to the north was long and there might be problems along the way, so it would be more convenient to detain the person under the nose of the capital.

"Great, great!" Zhao Hao was overjoyed. Although the person hadn't been found yet, having such a clue was already very good news. "Cousin, you are so smart, you are really so smart!"

As Zhao Hao spoke, he subconsciously looked at Cheng Fengqi beside him, wanting to seek approval from him.

But when he looked over, he saw Cheng Fengqi looking at Xie Yao with admiration and obsession.

Zhao Hao was startled, then immediately raised his voice and called out, "Brother Cheng!"

Such a look is dangerous!

He didn't like it either.

His cousin is a married woman and has a deep relationship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Brother Cheng had harmed his cousin before because of his uncontrollable feelings, and now he has to put an end to such things.

Zhao Hao even felt at this moment that if he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have brought Brother Cheng to the Prince's Mansion to meet his cousin...

Cheng Fengqi immediately came back to his senses and lowered his eyes slightly, "Yes, the Crown Princess is smart."

Xie Yao said: "It's not me, it's Sister Ying. She understands what I mean, so she will try her best to pass on the clues."

"The fact that osmanthus flowers were hidden in the envelope shows that Sister Mingying should have a certain degree of freedom. The place where she is imprisoned should be a good environment."

Zhao Hao said happily: "I'll go find it right away..."

"Wait." Xie Yao said, "You can't go looking for it."

Zhao Hao was stunned, but he believed that his cousin must have her reasons, so he asked hurriedly: "Why?"

"Is it to conceal our tracks?" Cheng Fengqi asked. "If we go looking for them in a high-profile manner, the perpetrators will definitely notice and will most likely move Miss Zhao."

Xie Yao nodded, "Not bad."

"I will arrange for someone to secretly search for Sister Ying, and you... continue searching in the same direction as the previous two days. Don't let anyone notice anything."

Zhao Hao looked slightly stern and said seriously, "I will listen to my cousin."

"The Crown Princess is wise." Cheng Fengqi also agreed.

Cheng Fengqi originally wanted to say that the people in the Prince's Mansion were probably watching everyone who took action, and any action would inevitably be discovered.

But then he thought that Xie Yao wouldn't think about these things. Since she dared to speak, she must have a plan in mind.

He said nothing more and left the Prince's Mansion with Zhao Hao.

Xie Yao then ordered Zhu Qing, "Prepare the car and go to the Heavenly Prison."

She had received the letter, and it was time to discuss the next step with Xiao Ning as agreed...

Heaven Prison.

After encountering such a thing, Xiao Ning was about to explode. She was angry all day long and several people who served her were beaten away.

But when Xie Yao arrived, she noticed that Xiao Ning was in a good mood.

"coming."

Xiao Ning could only lie on the bed, the corners of his lips curling up instantly, and he said to Xie Yao, "Did you receive the letter?"

"Yes." Xie Yao said, "It is indeed Sister Ying's handwriting."

"Tell me, what will it take for her to be freed?"

Xiao Ning's face immediately darkened, and she sneered, "I've already told you what I want. What? Are you going to go back on your word?"

Xie Yao better not!

Otherwise she wouldn't be so spoiled now!

Xie Yao shook her head, "Of course not."

"But before you meet Sister Ying, you can only choose one of these: letting you leave the prison or restoring your identity and reputation."

Xiao Ning's face darkened as he snorted coldly, "Get lost."

Bitch who broke her promise!

Telling her this now?

Xie Yao didn't leave, but continued: "You are suspected of treason. You know the price of releasing you."

"And to clear your name, I need Your Highness to endorse and testify for you. What if I do it, but you don't release Sister Ying?"

Xiao Ning: “…”

Xie Yao actually guessed it right!

She was planning to get something for nothing and would never release Zhao Ying. Since Zhao Ying was so useful, she naturally wanted to use her more.

Besides, her people had already sent the news to Pei Chen, the Marquis of Zhenbei, who was far away in the northern border...

What Xiao Ning was thinking was one thing, but she didn't show it on her face. She turned her eyes and sneered, "Do you think I am you?"

"Once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back." Xiao Ning said, "I will do what I say."

"You're right." Xie Yao said, "I always keep my word. Princess, please release Sister Ying first. I will definitely do what I promised you."

Xiao Ning's face darkened.

Naturally, she didn't trust Xie Yao!

"It seems you haven't thought it through." Xiao Ning sneered, "Then go back and think carefully about Zhao Ying...will you save her or not?"

Anyway, the person is in her hands, and the initiative is in her hands.

The one who can't wait is Xie Yao.

Xie Yao pursed her lips, her face full of embarrassment and hesitation, as if she was really thinking about Xiao Ning's words, but in the end she couldn't open her mouth to say anything.

Finally, Xie Yao said, "Princess, you don't want to stay in the prison forever, right? What happened last night..."

"Shut up!" Xiao Ning was instantly furious, looking at Xie Yao with a ferocious expression, "Xie Yao, do you want Zhao Ying to die?!"

Xie Yao said: "Princess, don't be angry. I just think that returning to the Princess Mansion might be safer than being in the Heavenly Prison."

After all, the guards of the princess's mansion would not watch Xiao An hurt Xiao Ning for fear of hurting Xiao An.

"Hmph!" A cold light flashed in Xiao Ning's narrowed eyes. "Xie Yao, either agree to everything, or... just wait for your body to be collected."

After saying that, Xiao Ning closed his eyes, obviously not wanting to talk to Xie Yao anymore.

Xie Yao stood there for a long time before finally leaving the prison hesitantly. Before leaving, she said weakly, "Princess, please reconsider this."

Only after making sure that Xie Yao had completely left did Xiao Ning open his eyes, with a look of determination in his eyes.

Judging from Xie Yao’s reaction just now, she really cares about Zhao Ying.

It was only a matter of time before he agreed to her conditions, and she didn't mind waiting a few more days.

Xie Yao frowned the entire time she left the prison, until she got on the carriage, when her expression instantly returned to normal.

She now has a direction to search for Sister Ying, and her behavior in front of Xiao Ning today was all acting.

Delay the time.

But... it was still very tiring. Fortunately, the sky prison was dark, and Xiao Ning was in pain and furious, so he probably didn't take her too seriously.

Otherwise, she was really afraid that with Xiao Ning's intelligence, she would discover something wrong.

Xie Yao reviewed Xiao Ning's performance in her mind, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Ning should believe her.

But...something was wrong with Xiao Ning.

When she mentioned what happened last night, although Xiao Ning was angry, he did not clamor to do anything to Xiao An like he did yesterday.

unless……

Xie Yao's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately ordered, "Send someone to the Third Prince's Mansion to take a look!"

Xiao Ning's methods were extraordinary. In the past, she had Concubine Li laying the groundwork, and even when she attacked Xiao An, she had Grand Tutor Xuan instigating the situation...

I’m afraid Xiao An is not safe in the Third Prince’s Mansion.

"Yes." Although Si Bei didn't understand why the Crown Princess suddenly gave such an order, he still went to arrange it immediately.

Xie Yao's carriage had just returned to the Prince's Mansion when Si Bei returned with a grim expression.

"Crown Princess, you guessed correctly. Something has indeed happened to the Third Prince."

Si Bei looked nauseous, clearly disgusted. He took a deep breath before saying, "Someone drugged the Third Prince's wine. He and his guards were locked in a room. They..."

Xie Yao understood.

This is Xiao Ning's revenge.

No wonder Xiao Ning was in a good mood when she went to the Heavenly Prison today.

Si Bei continued, "When my subordinates went there, they were, were..." Si Bei wanted to vomit when he thought of that scene. He felt that his body and mind had been severely damaged.

Xie Yao's eyes were filled with sympathy. "Thank you for your hard work."

Then she ordered, "Prepare the carriage and enter the palace."