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

Jiang Qingyi suddenly felt everything go black.

Just then, Liu Zhiyi lifted her up, and she leaned over the edge of the pool and began to vomit violently.

The goldfish, having narrowly escaped death, was spat back into the water the moment it opened and closed its eyes.

Feeling like I had escaped a disaster, I happily leaped out of the water, swam around in the water a few times, and then swam away joyfully.

Shen's two best friends watched this scene and simultaneously twitched the corners of their mouths, feeling that this so-called princess was too insulting.

Forget it, let's try another way.

"Xiao Yi, give me the silver needles."

Liu Zhiyi reached into her chest and pulled out a packet of silver needles. Shen Ningzhu held it in her hand to test its feel before looking up at Jiang Qingyi, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Tsk tsk, I never thought that I, Shen Ningzhu, would have a day when I would become 'Granny Rong'."

Jiang Qingyi was completely confused.

But seeing the madness in Shen Ningzhu's eyes, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. The silver needle, about the length of a finger, emitted a cold, eerie light under the sunlight.

Seeing Shen Ningzhu approach step by step, Jiang Qingyi's eyes widened in terror, and she trembled as she spoke.

"What...what are you doing? I am Princess Qingyi, personally appointed by the Emperor. You dare to touch me?"

Shen Ningzhu blinked, her smile innocent and pure, but to Jiang Qingyi, that smile was nothing short of devilish.

"Then give it a try?"

"what--"

Shen Ningzhu quickly grabbed Jiang Qingyi's fingers, and forcefully inserted the silver needle between her fingers.

Just a third of the needle had penetrated when the other person screamed in pain, making Shen Ningzhu frown and pick at her ear with her finger.

"That's a really awful sound, Xiaoyi. Is there any way to make her shut up, so she can't make a sound but remains conscious?"

Liu Zhiyi raised her eyebrows triumphantly, looked up, picked up a silver needle, and inserted it into the designated acupoint.

Jiang Qingyi was horrified to discover that no matter how hard she opened her mouth or how much effort she put in, she couldn't make a sound.

No, how could this happen? Help!

His gaze inadvertently fell on Shen Ningxue, who was sitting on the ground, and his eyes lit up, a sense of hope welling up in his heart.

He kept trying to signal to the other person with his eyes until his eyes were almost twitching before the other person finally came to their senses.

Just as she was about to sneak away, she heard Liu Zhiyi say coldly, "Miss Shen Ningxue, where are you going?"

Shen Ningzhu, who was receiving acupuncture, suddenly woke up with a start.

"Thank goodness, I was careful and cautious, otherwise all our efforts would have been in vain today."

Today, in order to deal with her, Jiang Qingyi not only sent Jiang Xuanyan away, but will also surely eliminate her spies in the shadows.

This was a rare opportunity, and they could use it to avenge the torture Liu Zhiyi had suffered.

How can we let someone ruin such a great opportunity?

"No, don't kill me, I don't know anything, I won't say anything."

Shen Ningxue finally managed to stand up, but Liu Zhiyi's words startled her so much that she fell back to her original spot.

She had always known that this master and servant were no good; they were always targeting her and trying to take everything from her. Little did she know, they were so audacious, vicious, and terrifying.

That's a princess, how dare they?

Upon meeting Shen Ningzhu's gaze, Shen Ningxue was so frightened that she wet her pants.

very scary.

"I...I won't dare to do it again, sister, I won't dare to do it again, I...I'll go back to Sweetwater Village right now and never take anything from you again."

Please, please, let me go this time, okay? Ah—"

Shen Ningzhu casually tossed away the small stone in her hand, dusted off her hands, and gave Shen Ningxue a disgusted look.

"It's noisy."

He then gave Liu Zhiyi a look, "Continue."

"Ah."

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Jiang Qingyi was thrown to the ground by Liu Zhiyi like a dead dog.

He came out again, took out a small porcelain bottle, and waved it near the noses of the unconscious people before straightening up.

The two best friends left without a trace after accomplishing their task, keeping their merits and fame hidden.

Just then, Xi'er excitedly ran over with Cui'er. "My lady, we've found the person."

Looking at the unharmed Cui'er, a look of doubt flashed in Shen Ningzhu's eyes.

"Let's leave quickly, those people are about to wake up," Liu Zhiyi whispered to Shen Ningzhu.

Shen Ningzhu nodded.

Quickly lead everyone away.

Upon returning to Plum Blossom Garden, Shen Ningzhu questioned Cui'er about everything that had happened. She learned that Cui'er had been kidnapped in front of Xi'er and taken to Qinghe Residence, after which Cui'er immediately changed her attitude.

They stopped Cui'er from leaving, but they didn't make things difficult for her. A maid even brought out good wine and food to entertain Cui'er.

They keep calling me "sister" and "younger sister" without any politeness.

They kept her eating and drinking, refusing to let her leave. It wasn't until Shen Ningzhu's people found her that they finally brought her out.

The two best friends exchanged a glance, secretly alarmed.

Jiang Qingyi is truly cunning and sly. Shen Ningzhu dismissed everyone and then turned to Liu Zhiyi, "Xiaoyi, what do you think about this?"

Liu Zhiyi said, "It's obvious that what they want to do is lure you into a trap."

Use Cui'er to provoke Shen Ningzhu into making a scene, just like when Liu Zhiyi was caught last time, and then turn the tables and attack her.

They said it was just a playful little maid who came to Qingheju for a visit and a drink.

At that time, Shen Ningzhu will be unable to defend herself and will naturally be punished by His Highness the Crown Prince.

However, what she didn't expect was that Shen Ningzhu didn't choose to make a big scene and let everyone know, but instead chose to use underhanded tactics and take revenge for the previous incident.

“Zhuzhu, Jiang Qingyi will not leave any marks on her body. Even if she reports to the Crown Prince, there will be no evidence. The problem is that even so, that Jiang fellow will still protect Jiang Qingyi.”

"So we need to think of a solution quickly."

Shen Ningzhu didn't care.

Having finally vented his pent-up anger, what does it matter if he gets punished by the prince?

Ideally, she could anger him and make him give up his decision to take her to Jiangnan.

The two best friends had their maid fetch a generous amount of food from the kitchen. After eating and drinking their fill, they waited for the scoundrel to interrogate them.

Sure enough, the person arrived shortly after.

"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince summons you and your maid Liu Zhiyi to his study."

Shen Ningzhu frowned.

“One should take responsibility for one’s own actions. This is something I did, and it has nothing to do with Xiaoyi. I’ll go with you.”

The other party looked completely bewildered.

"My lady, what are you saying? His Highness has summoned you two to discuss important matters. You should hurry, lest His Highness be displeased if you are late."

Shen Ningzhu: ……

Liu Zhiyi: ...

"Ahem, um, when did Your Highness return?"

"Replying to Your Highness, just now..."

"So, the people from Qingheju haven't gone to find Jiang Xuan Yan yet?"

The other person shook their head, looking completely bewildered.

The two best friends exchanged a quick glance, their eyes lighting up simultaneously. "Brilliant! It seems they haven't had a chance yet. In that case, she'd better hurry and turn the tables on them."

The two quickly went out and headed towards the main courtyard.

Upon entering the study, they found that besides Jiang Xuan Yan, Pei Yun Chu, dressed in brocade robes and jade belt, was also present.

There was a man and a woman sitting next to them.