The prince's magnificent robes shone brightly in the sunlight.

Madam Qin drawled, "He left without a sound. Yunyun and I were practically at his funeral, but he came to be the Crown Prince without a word. He's really something, quite accomplished! Shouldn't I bow to you, Your Highness?"

Xuanyuan Heng said sarcastically, "Aren't you the same? I heard that a new arrogant and domineering beauty has come to the palace. I wondered who it was! It turns out it's you! You've entered the palace and only want to be a beauty. You're really something."

Qin Niangzi's face turned green. "Second brother, don't make fun of your elder brother. Didn't you just call me Mother Empress? And now you're turning your back on me?"

"It's just an act, don't take it too seriously, and don't get too cocky."

Xuanyuan Heng turned his face away coldly.

Qin Niangzi cursed the brat in her heart.

Then, with a serious expression, he lowered his voice and leaned closer to Xuan Yuanheng, "Put aside personal grudges for now. Yunyun said she wants to go into the palace to take a look. That bastard won't let me become empress, so I can't get her close to the palace. Do you have any good ideas? And that pretty boy Jiang Changtian, his identity is still unclear."

Now, Xuanyuan Hongye has been poisoned, the Second Prince is both stupid and ambitious, and the Zhang family is also eyeing him covetously.

She didn't care about wealth or status; all she wanted was for her family to be safe and sound.

Xuanyuan Heng glanced at her and said, "I'm already gathering evidence. You're just a minor beauty now. By the time you become empress, it'll be too late."

His identity disrupted Yun Meimei's original life. Yun Meimei saved his life when he was in danger. Now that he can no longer hide it, he should at least protect her and keep her safe.

Qin Niangzi gave a forced smile, "By the way, Yunyun sent me some news: the Second Prince and Consort Lan are having an affair. This information might be useful to you."

If you're forced into the position of crown prince, you have no choice but to fight for it, or you'll face certain death.

"I understand." After saying that, Xuanyuan Heng took two steps, then turned back to look at Qin Niangzi. "I've always wanted to ask you, did you recognize me when you first met me?"

As soon as they finished speaking, a palace servant carrying something came over from not far away and bowed to the two of them.

The two of them stood there, neither of them moving.

After the palace servants left, Lady Qin's voice was hoarse.

"I carried this child for ten months, and if I weren't forced to, do you think I would have left it with Xuanyuan Hongye?"

"Following me means certain death; staying by his side is the only way to live."

After saying that, Madam Qin left without looking back, and no one saw her trembling fingers hidden in her sleeve.

Xuanyuan Heng stood there for a long time, his eyes stinging with tears.

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……

Zuichunlou.

The largest den of iniquity in Shengjing.

At that moment, a handsome young man swaggered in, casually waving a fan in his hand.

"Um... I really don't have any money left, so maybe we should just call it quits." Yan Song tugged at Lin Shuyun's sleeve, stammering.

He only had a few taels of silver left after the last meal. These past few days, his family has been strict and won't let him spend any more money. How can he afford to drink and gamble with just a few taels of silver?

Upon hearing this, Lin Shuyun flicked her fan and glanced at him sideways. "Why didn't you say this when we arrived? Now you're offering hindsight advice. Are you trying to put me on the spot? Do you expect me to pay for it?"

The fan belonged to Yan Song; it made her look even more elegant.

"I was too happy just now and forgot," Yan Song chuckled. "Why don't we go back first and come back another day?"

"Oh, Master Yan, it's been so long since you last visited! I've missed you terribly! Did you bring a friend with you?"

A girl with seductive eyes swayed her waist and hung on Yan Song.

Yan Song shoved the person away, saying, "Go away, get out of the way. Can't you see I'm talking about serious business?"

He has no money at all; he has absolutely no tact.

The courtesan was stunned when she was pushed away, but was caught by a young man in brocade robes behind her.

"It's like the sun has risen in the west! Our Second Master Yan can actually be this serious sometimes. Yan Er, you're not being fair this time. The brothers are calling you and you don't come out. Are you being forced to study? Hahaha..."

"Tang Er, what nonsense are you talking about? I've made a new friend, and I'm going to accompany my good brother." Yan Song finished speaking and winked at Lin Shuyun.

Grandma, please, please do me a favor.

Like Yan Song, Tang Er was a spoiled brat with similar quirks. He looked Lin Shuyun up and down and said, "Oh, which family is this young man from? I've never seen him before."

Then his eyes lit up. That waist was really slender. Could it be that Yan Song has changed his taste recently and doesn't like women anymore?

Looks pretty appetizing!

"This is my good brother, how could I let you see him? Go away, I don't have time to keep you company today." Yan Song told Tang Er to leave quickly.

This old lady is a ruthless person.

Unfortunately, Tang Er didn't think so. He felt that Yan Song was hiding something, and said with a smile, "Since you've all gathered together, it means you're friends playing together. Yan Er, what you're doing is not very kind. Today, I'll treat you to the most popular girls."

Lin Shuyun patted her palm with her fan. "Since this young master Tang has extended such a warm invitation, then let's go together."

Yan Song silently lit a candle for Tang Er. He had already given him his advice; he should just pray for his own good fortune.

The group went upstairs to the largest private room, where they invited several of their most popular girls to drink with them. They enjoyed fine wine and delicious food, having a wonderful time.

Events proved that Tang Er was indeed rich and generous, casually giving away handfuls of gold leaves to the girls, which made Lin Shuyun's eyes light up.

A girl in green poured wine for Lin Shuyun and reached out to feed it to her, but Lin Shuyun pushed the girl's hand away, saying, "You drink it, I don't like wine."

She's good at everything, except drinking.

The girl in green covered her mouth and laughed, "What man doesn't like wine? Young master, please have a taste. I smell so good about you."

"Nothing smells as good as you, beautiful lady." Lin Shuyun hooked her arm around the girl's waist and took a sniff.

The girl in green laughed heartily, "My waist is very itchy, young master, please don't touch it anymore."

"With such a beautiful woman before you, how can you not touch her? Wouldn't that make you a saint?"

The girl was amused and giggled incessantly.

Yan Song was also holding a woman in his arms. He looked up at Lin Shuyun and thought, "Who the hell could tell that she's a woman? She's even more of a playboy than me!"

"Second Master Yan, would you like to try our new goods? They're good stuff, rare items from the Sang Kingdom," the girl in his arms whispered.

"Oh, what good stuff is it that's all so mysterious?" Yan Song raised an eyebrow.

Tang Er, standing to the side, said smugly, "Yan Er, you haven't been here lately, so you don't know, do you? The stuff at Zui Chun Lou is amazing. One sip and you'll feel like you're floating on air."

"Is it really that amazing?" Yan Er asked curiously.

Tang Er grinned excitedly, "It's that amazing! Let's let our Master Yan and Young Master Lin see the world!"

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