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

Shen Ningzhu: ……

What? You bastard, do you think you can just throw money at her and she'll refuse the money?

He's overthinking it.

Even though men are despicable, money smells sweet!

A bulging purse of silver—only a fool wouldn't accept it. Let him smash it if he wants; the more the better.

But, hehe! Dog, you're doomed.

Doesn't she know where she is? How dare she cause trouble in the Crown Prince's study? She insulted Jiang Xuan Yan for being blind and even dared to throw a money bag at her. She's either a brave warrior or incredibly stubborn. In short, she's tired of living.

Sure enough, Jiang Xuanyan's handsome face had turned completely black, while Pei Yun Chu still looked furious and didn't realize her own problem at all.

Shen Ningzhu silently gave him a thumbs up.

Then Jiang Xuan Yan spoke coldly.

"Jiang Yi, throw Pei Yun Chu into the pool to sober him up. After half an hour, let him out and then throw him out of the Crown Prince's residence."

Without my permission, he shall never again set foot on the threshold of the Crown Prince's residence.

Pei Yun Chu looked on in disbelief.

Before she could say anything, Jiang Yi had already carried her away quickly.

The room fell silent.

Shen Ningzhu picked up the money bag as if nothing had happened and waved it at Jiang Xuanyan.

Only then did she realize that the other person was staring at her with a deep, unfathomable gaze.

"What Zhuzhu just said..."

Shen Ningzhu's heart skipped a beat. "What's wrong?"

He didn't think that what she just said was directed at him, did he?

That's really unfair to her.

In her eyes, Jiang Xuanyan's relationship with her was nothing more than a one-night stand or a few nights' fling.

"nothing."

Jiang Xuan Yan suddenly stopped talking, and Shen Ning Zhu breathed a sigh of relief, changing the subject.

"Your Highness, how should we divide this?"

Jiang Xuan Yan glanced at her with a disdainful look on his face. "You're so short-sighted. Did I not give you your monthly allowance?"

Shen Ningzhu weighed the money pouch in her hand; hmm, it was quite heavy. Then, she smiled and said...

"I am just an ordinary person who loves these mundane things. I am certainly no match for Your Highness."

"I'm not stupid, who would complain about not having enough money? You're so greedy, why don't you give me half of your Crown Prince's wealth? You're just a dog of a man who talks without thinking."

Nonsence.

Jiang Xuanyan:......

She's quite self-aware.

"I will not interfere in today's matter. If you are unwilling, no one can force your maid."

Shen Ningzhu was slightly surprised, not expecting that this scoundrel of a man could still be a decent human being.

Suddenly, the look in his eyes softened considerably.

"Well, thank you, Your Highness."

Jiang Xuanyan called for people to clean up the floor before letting Shen Ningzhu sit down.

"How's the packing going?"

Shen Ningzhu stiffened, and tugged at the corner of her mouth. "The servants are already packing, it should be done soon."

Jiang Xuan Yan then looked at Liu Zhi Yi, pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and said, "If you want to keep this maid with you, that's fine too."

Shen Ningzhu was completely baffled. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the man's words were trying to please her.

No, no.

He's a cold-hearted, ruthless pervert, how could he possibly try to please her?

Perhaps he didn't sleep well last night, and his speech wasn't as sharp and intimidating as usual, which led her to have this misconception.

definitely is.

Song Mansion

"Master, this is what happened. The Pei family has some nerve, daring to make Miss Yi their concubine. Should I go and teach them a lesson?"

Song Hanchuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

A flash of cold light appeared in his deep eyes.

How did she react?

"Is there any need to say it? Miss Yi is no ordinary woman. Would she even be interested in a concubine from a shabby marquis's mansion?"

"It is said that the family was thoroughly humiliated by Miss Shen and Miss Yi, and finally left the Crown Prince's residence in disgrace."

Beneath his wide sleeves, Song Hanchuan slowly loosened his tightly clenched fist. "Okay, I understand. Go now."

Qingyun was taken aback.

"My lord, Pei Yun Chu is coveting Miss Yi, are you really just going to let it go like this?"

I wasn't worried or anxious when I heard that the family went to the Crown Prince's residence. Could it be that my previous guesses were all false?

Qingyun scratched the back of his head, his thoughts somewhat disorganized.

Song Hanchuan's eyes were slightly flushed.

His kindness was so great, it was perfectly normal for someone to covet it. But how dare Pei Yun Chu make her his concubine?

Putting everything else aside, just by listening to her flute playing and her calm, unhurried, and serene demeanor, one can easily discern this woman's extraordinary nature.

Only after getting to know her did I realize that she was carefree, genuine, and kind-hearted.

Her eyes were clear and bright, ethereal and otherworldly, like a fairy maiden from the highest heavens.

Such a woman is so beautiful she seems to radiate light. To look at her even for a moment feels like a desecration.

Who is Pei Yun Chu to dare to spout such arrogant words and ask her to become his concubine?

A lesson must be taught.

However, this is something he should do himself, so there's no need for someone else to do it for him.

……

After waiting for half a day, there was still no movement from Qingheju, and Shen Ningzhu could hardly believe it.

"Hiss... This is not scientific! Xi'er and Cui'er, go outside and investigate again. I don't believe that Jiang Bailian will swallow this insult."

"Yes, my lord."

The two returned to the flower hall shortly after leaving.

"Your Highness, the gates of Qinghe Residence are tightly shut, and no one has come out. Moreover, I have also discovered that the broken door bolt has been replaced with a new one, as if they are afraid that others will discover something."

"What about the guards from this morning?"

"Didn't they report anything to Jiang Xuan Yan?"

Xi'er and Cui'er exchanged a glance and slowly shook their heads. Shen Ningzhu was truly dumbfounded.

"Xiaoyi, we..."

They only pricked her ten fingers and ten toes, so Jiang Bailian... shouldn't be dead, right?

Liu Zhiyi covered her lips and smiled.

He gestured for Xi'er and Cui'er to leave, then got up and closed the door tightly before lowering his voice to analyze the situation.

"You should know that Jiang Qingyi is not young now, and she has been in the inner quarters for many years, witnessing all kinds of scheming and flattery."

"Today, she has no witnesses or evidence, so even if she speaks out, she won't gain much benefit."

"Moreover, I heard that the Princess's mansion has been renovated and the Crown Prince originally ordered her to move back to the Princess's mansion. However, she fell ill after returning from the abandoned mansion last time, which delayed the process."

Jiang Xuan Yan is a person who loves peace and quiet.

Having already lost the initiative today, if she were to act rashly again, not only would she fail to harm her two best friends, but she might also anger Jiang Xuan Yan. If he were to bring up the matter of her returning to the Princess's Mansion again, then she would have suffered a greater loss than gain.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ningzhu also felt that it made sense.

"Oh, by the way, Song Hanchuan said that he has found the female corpse that we asked him to find before."

Shen Ningzhu's eyes lit up.

"That's great."

Everything is ready now, except for the final push. Shen Ningzhu felt she couldn't just sit and wait for her fate; she had to take the initiative.

The two best friends discussed it for a while and decided to go to the kitchen to make some rare food so they could first win over the prince.

If she is unwell before leaving, shouldn't the other party at least be considerate and let her stay in the capital to recuperate?