Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Shen Ningzhu sneered, she couldn't have gotten what she wanted.

Without hesitation, he put the token into the brocade box, held it tightly in his arms, and looked like a greedy person.

"Please send someone to escort me back, Your Highness."

Jiang Xuan Yan was taken aback, then narrowed his eyes slightly. "It's still dark, and it's raining heavily outside. It might not be convenient to take you home. Let's wait..."

As Jiang Xuan Yan spoke, he lifted the corner of his robe, appearing as if he intended to sit down on the edge of the bed for a long talk with her. Shen Ningzhu panicked and hurriedly said:

"Your Highness, please forgive me, I wish to leave immediately."

There was a vast difference in their social status; getting close to him would only bring misfortune. If she could, she wouldn't want to spend even a second longer with him.

Jiang Xuan Yan's eyes turned cold, his sinister gaze fixed on her. She was actually serious, and so eager to leave?

Ha! He, the Crown Prince, a member of the imperial family, has never been so despised before! It is an immense humiliation.

Leaving isn't that easy.

"Guards, Lady Shen has behaved inappropriately and offended me. She is hereby punished by being sent to the back courtyard to wash chamber pots for a month as a form of reprimand."

Shen Ningzhu was instantly struck dumb.

No, you bastard, dare you say that again? What did she do that made her behavior inappropriate?

As expected, you can't expect something ivory from a dog's mouth.

Shen Ningzhu's face flushed red with anger, wishing she could tear that hypocritical face to shreds. Sure enough, handsome men are all the same.

Before she could think, servants rushed forward to pull her away. Shen Ningzhu hurriedly wrapped the blanket around herself, anxiously saying:

"Your Highness, what...what are you doing?"

"When have I ever offended you?"

The other party raised an eyebrow indifferently, and let out a cold snort. "So what? I say you are unruly, so you are unruly. I say you have offended me, so you have offended me. There is no reason why."

"..."

That's quite blunt. It means he likes it and he's happy with it, so she deserves it.

This wicked imperialism.

With a character like that, how dare he be the crown prince?

Nonsence--

"Fine, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle," Shen Ningzhu decided to lower her head first. "No, Your Highness, I was wrong. I apologize to you. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

Jiang Xuan Yan gave a cold laugh.

"I'm not going to pretend anymore, but it's too late."

Who is Jiang Xuan Yan? Even the current emperor is wary of him. He's not someone she can summon and dismiss at will. Does she think she can control him just because she's a little pretty?

If it weren't for the chance encounter that robbed her of her innocence, and his desire to make amends, what would she think she was, wanting to see him again?

Jiang Xuan Yan left without looking back.

Shen Ningzhu trembled with anger, almost grinding her teeth to powder.

This guy is so unpredictable. She clearly didn't say anything wrong, so why is he acting like this?

Before she could figure it out, the blanket had already been pulled off. After seeing her condition, the two old women turned cold and then rolled their eyes at her with disdain.

"Tch~~~ I wondered what was going on. Turns out it's just another slut trying to climb into bed. Too bad, even if you strip naked, His Highness won't be moved."

Another nanny covered her mouth and chuckled.

"So what if she's beautiful? His Highness is such a splendid and outstanding person, a true prince. What kind of stunning beauties hasn't he seen? Over the years, countless noble ladies and maids have tried to climb into His Highness's bed, but not a single one has succeeded. What makes her think she's an exception?"

Shen Ningzhu's chest heaved violently with anger, and she roared, "I didn't!"

That kind of refined scoundrel wouldn't even want her if she paid him, let alone sleep with him? He'd sleep with his great-uncle and great-great-uncle.

Shen Ningzhu was so angry she almost cursed.

But remembering that Liu Zhiyi was still in the other party's hands, she held back and dared not cause any trouble.

The old woman was startled by her loud shout, and after recovering, she became even more displeased. She angrily pinched Shen Ningzhu's soft waist, muttering under her breath:

"Hey, you little slut, why are you shouting so loudly? You're almost deafening this old woman."

Another person said, "I think she just needs to be taught a lesson. Let's just let it go for now, since His Highness is still here. Once His Highness leaves, she'll fall into our hands, won't she?"

She'll get what's coming to her then.

"Yes, yes, you're so thoughtful, older sister."

Shen Ningzhu: "..."

Oh no, this is bad!

How to do how to do?

Shen Ningzhu was dragged and pulled by the two men, but they didn't dare to throw her naked in the yard.

So he found a maid's outfit and threw it to her to wear.

Once she was dressed, they escorted her to the backyard.

The rain was still pouring down, and the sky was just beginning to lighten. Shen Ningzhu was pacing anxiously, but even though she had just apologized to that weak prince, he remained unmoved.

Did she expect her to kneel down and beg for mercy, to continue groveling before him? No, she couldn't do that.

Now, all they can do is hope that Liu Zhiyi can escape their clutches. After all, she's not the person they're after; if they realize they've made a mistake, they'll probably let her go, right?

Shen Ningzhu thought uncertainly.

In the short time that followed, Shen Ningzhu arrived at the backyard. The two old women summoned someone and gave them some instructions before leaving arrogantly.

A weasel-faced servant boy with a pointed mouth walked towards her from a distance, cracking his whip.

I watched her scrub the toilet.

He was still cursing under his breath, "Damn it, what bad luck! It's raining and they won't even let me sleep a little longer. It's all your fault, you slut, that I'm stuck here suffering because of you."

I said, "Hurry up, you son of a bitch! I want to get home and go to sleep!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a whip lashed out, but Shen Ningzhu, who had been watching him closely, dodged it with lightning speed.

The man was stunned for a moment, then his expression suddenly turned cold, as if his authority had been challenged. He rushed forward fiercely and lashed out at Shen Ningzhu with whip after whip.

"You slut, you little bitch, you're asking for death! You dare to hide? I'll teach you to hide! I'll teach you to hide!"

Shen Ningzhu couldn't dodge in time and was accidentally whipped on the back. Shen Ningzhu felt the hairs on her body stand on end instantly, and the spot where she was whipped was already swollen and raised without her even looking.

Shen Ningzhu had never suffered like this in either of her two lives, and she couldn't bear it any longer.

"You're fucking asking for it—"

Enraged, Shen Ningzhu cursed and grabbed one end of the whip, gripping it tightly. She looked at the servant as if he were a dead man, "You dare hit me? Do you know who I am?"

The servant laughed arrogantly, as if he had heard a joke.

"Oh my, you still think you're some rich young lady? Let me tell you, not only do I know who you are, but I'm also hitting you on purpose today. What can you do about it?"

"You wretched woman, you used to rely on your status as the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official to look down on us servants. Never thought you'd end up like this, did you?"

"..."

How did they know so much about her?