The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Qiu Lingyu didn't speak, but turned her face away in a huff. The person who came smiled helplessly, picked her up, and quickly left the dungeon of the Princess's mansion.

"Why are you here?"

After her wound was carefully bandaged, Qiu Lingyu spoke, but there was still a hint of awkwardness in her voice.

"Why shouldn't I come? If I hadn't come, you would have died here."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu immediately stiffened her neck and glared at the other party, saying, "Lu Zhe, I told you not to underestimate me. There is nothing in the entire Northern Desert that I cannot do, and now, I will not give up."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhe frowned slightly and advised, "Are you angry with yourself or with me? This matter is no small thing, involving countless people. You simply can't understand it. How can you succeed if you're confused? In the end, won't you just be manipulated and led by the nose?"

"You came here just to die and make sarcastic remarks to me? If that's the case, then leave! I'll handle my own affairs; I don't need you."

"Who said it's your own business? You can't control the armored soldiers just like that. Haven't you seen your sister? She's been deprived of her personal freedom for a long time. Do you want to end up like her?"

Qiu Lingyu turned to look at Lu Zhe, and after a long while, suddenly laughed and said, "Isn't this what you all expected? Why are you still making these crocodile tears?"

Lu Zhe paused, wanting to explain, but then saw Qiu Lingyu get up, put on her clothes, walk to the bedside, look at the moonlight in the sky, and say, "Lu Zhe, don't think I'm stupid. I love you, but I'm not someone who's blinded by grief. You've never said any of this, but I know that we can't go back."

The next morning, Jian Yue groggily got up. Hearing the cheerful suona music outside, she couldn't help but smile sarcastically. Just as she was about to get up, she suddenly saw the door open. Jian Yue narrowed her eyes slightly, and then her eyes showed vigilance and resistance.

"Who told you to come back? Go back to where you came from."

As she spoke sternly, the person who had entered suddenly knelt on the ground, weeping, "Miss, it's all Xiao Cui's fault, please forgive me!"

The person who came was Xiao Cui, the Xiao Cui who had been sent back to her hometown by her.

Xiao Cui knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, but in Jian Yue's eyes, it was all sarcasm. She said coldly, "How many years have you been with me? Don't you know my rules?"

Xiao Cui sobbed, "I know, but everything I did was for your own good, Miss. His Highness the Crown Prince said he would help you, Miss, and that he wouldn't harm you, so I thought..."

"What do you think this is? Is this what you call unwavering loyalty? You say it's for me, but what about your brother? Tell me, what about my fifth brother, the one who infiltrated the Qiu family for me?"

Jian Yue suddenly stood up, walked to Xiao Cui's side, grabbed Xiao Cui's collar, forced her to stand up, and said with a smile: "A little child, your own brother, someone you traded your freedom for your life, lost his life because of your greed. I ask you, Xiao Cui, doesn't your heart ache?"

Xiao Wu's death was news that Hei Feng had delivered to her when she learned that Bai Jianan had been cursed. At the time, Jian Yue thought it was a joke.

But reality is staring her in the face: the Xiao Cui beside her is no longer the honest and simple Xiao Cui she once was.

For a lifetime of wealth and glory, she abandoned her family, her self-respect, and her sincerity.

Xiao Cui's collar was being held captive, and with Jian Yue's constant questioning, she was no longer able to lift her head, only able to keep saying sorry.

"Miss, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm also sorry to Xiao Wu, but I have no choice. If Xiao Wu doesn't die, I will die. I don't want to die, I want to stay by your side, Miss. I was wrong, please forgive me, let me stay by your side!"

Jian Yue snorted coldly, released Xiao Cui, threw her on the ground, turned around and went back to the bed to start getting dressed, saying, "Now, I am no longer your master. If there is anything, go ask your new master. As for me, Xiao Cui, you should have known long ago that I never use people who leave."

As she spoke, Jian Yue was already dressed. Ignoring Xiao Cui who was still kneeling on the ground crying and begging for mercy, she walked past Xiao Cui and left the room in an instant.

She concluded that Xiao Cui's appearance was Murong Chuan's way of making things difficult for her.

Stepping out of the courtyard, the festive music grew even louder, and the gate was packed with congratulatory people. Jian Yue immediately spotted Bai Jianan, who was slumped in a chair with one arm around his future crown princess, Heli Hong, looking very affectionate.

Jian Yue felt a sudden tightness in her chest, and her eyes instantly blazed with anger. She was about to walk over and slap the two despicable people.

Just as she took a step, Bai Jianan looked in her direction, their eyes met, and he immediately started winking at her, looking just like a monkey.

Jian Yue paused, puzzled, and then saw Bai Jianan whisper to Heli Hong. Heli Hong then glanced at her and smiled and nodded, but the searching look in her eyes was still undisguised.

Jian Yue frowned. Bai Jianan had already stood up and was still holding Heli Hong's waist as he walked towards Jian Yue step by step. Jian Yue really wished she could just leave.

"This young lady looks very familiar. May I ask her name and where she lives? Perhaps we could go and propose marriage earlier?"

He immediately launched into a series of marriage proposals, while still holding another woman's waist. Jian Yue gritted her teeth, squinted at Bai Jianan, and squeezed out a voice from her throat: "I'm sorry, I'm already engaged. I'm really sorry to disappoint you, young master."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan suddenly shook his head and sighed, saying, "What a pity, my household really lacks a concubine who is so alluring and charming. Hong'er, what do you think, should I just kidnap her?"

Upon hearing this, Helihong suddenly smiled and said coquettishly, "My husband's question makes it difficult for me to answer. If you really like her, you can ask His Highness the Crown Prince. After all, it's just a woman, and I believe His Highness the Crown Prince would be willing to part with her. However, if you forcibly take her, I'm afraid it would offend the Crown Prince. My husband, please don't do anything rash."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan suddenly smiled and said, "She's just a woman. Even if the Crown Prince and I are angry, it's nothing. But seeing how worried my beloved consort is, I shouldn't act rashly. Oh well, there are countless beauties in the world. I'll find another one later."

With that, Bai Jianan turned and left with Heli Hong in his arms, still displaying that arrogant attitude that made Jian Yue's lips twitch.

Seeing Jian Yue get the short end of the stick, Heli Hong felt refreshed.

Today is the Crown Prince's wedding day. She originally thought that Bai Jianan would definitely make a move after seeing Jian Yue, but she never expected that Bai Jianan would completely forget about Jian Yue and even ask her opinion on whether to greet this beauty.

Seeing the two of them exchanging barbs, Heli Hong's last worries subsided, and she sweetly let Bai Jianan embrace her as they returned to their seats.

Does it hurt your heart?

Murong Chuan's voice sounded from behind. Jian Yue frowned and said without turning her head, "Your Highness should be setting off now!"

Murong Chuan nodded: "Yes, Yueyue, one day I will also marry you in such a grand manner. At that time, you will be able to make Bai Jianan kneel in front of you without any problem."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue sneered, "Your Highness should deal with your bride today first! It's getting late."

Murong Chuan didn't say anything more and left the Crown Prince's residence. The journey was smooth, and he brought Yue Leyun back to the residence.

He thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, just as he was toasting, a Golden Armor Guard came to report that Qiu Lingfeng had taken out her weapon and even barged into the bridal chamber, almost sleeping with Crown Princess Yue Leyun.

Murong Chuan was so angry that his face turned ashen. He rushed to the bridal chamber and saw Yue Leyun hiding behind Jian Yue with a pale face. Jian Yue had bloodstains on the corner of her lips and her sharp eyes were fixed on a corner of the room.

Murong Chuan looked over and saw Qiu Lingfeng squatting in that corner with a smile, her eyes fixed on Jian Yue and Yue Leyun, surrounded by countless Gu worms that were slowly crawling towards the two of them.

Murong Chuan's arrival did not interrupt Qiu Lingfeng at all. She seemed to be blind to everyone else, staring at Jian Yue and the others, while controlling the Gu worms and speaking coldly.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is mine, and none of you can take him away. My little darlings, go and kill them all, and eat them all up."

The voice was like the wailing of hell, exuding a strong gloom that made even the most skilled warriors present shudder. Yue Leyun, in particular, turned ashen-faced and trembled all over.

Murong Chuan frowned and walked towards Qiu Lingfeng, but stopped in his tracks just before getting close to her, staring intently at the spot where she was squatting.

Qiu Lingfeng was lying on the ground, her lower body completely exposed, blood flowing continuously from her body, and with each drop of blood, countless insects would fall out, making it a bloody and utterly disgusting sight.

Murong Chuan recoiled abruptly almost immediately after seeing her, his eyes filled with disgust as he asked, "How could she be like this? Could she have miscarried?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue shrugged and said, "Miscarriage? I would like him to miscarry, but it's a pity that the child, which hadn't even had a chance to develop, had already gone into the stomachs of those insects."

Upon hearing this, Murong Chuan was taken aback and said, "You mean the Gu worm in her body ate her child? How is that possible?"

Jian Yue raised an eyebrow: "Why is it impossible? Besides, Your Highness, shouldn't you be concerned about your Crown Princess right now? At a time like this, why don't you seem worried about her safety?"

Murong Chuan smiled and said, "I am naturally at ease with Yun'er under your protection, but I am worried about Qiu Lingfeng's viciousness, which is why I asked this question."

Yue Leyun gave an awkward laugh, lowered her eyes and stopped looking ahead, instead looking at Jian Yue and asking, "Yueyue, you still haven't told me, how did you determine that these insects ate Qiu Lingfeng's child?"