Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

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The next morning, Changsun Ying had just gotten up and was about to get out of bed.

"Madam, something terrible has happened!"

Musk Moon rushed over and couldn't wait to shout as soon as she entered the house.

Changsun Ying slowly sat up in bed, her eyes still blurry with sleep, and asked, "What happened?"

Musk Moon said urgently, "Madam, last night the Prince stayed in Xiangling's room. This morning, when I went to the kitchen to fetch breakfast, I passed by Moxiang Garden and found that the Prince's personal attendant, Ding Xiaosan, was guarding outside."

That slut probably clung to the prince all night long without stopping. Madam, you're just too kind-hearted; you've brought such a vixen into the palace.

Upon hearing this, Changsun Ying showed no anger whatsoever, as if everything was within her expectations.

Where is Your Highness now?

"They probably haven't come out of the Ink Fragrance Garden yet."

"Change your clothes and go to the Ink Fragrance Garden."

Changsun Ying could not hide her excitement. She immediately asked Mushe to help her change her clothes, and then quickly headed towards Moxiang Garden.

"Your Highness, should we inform everyone in the manor to go together?"

"Do you want to embarrass the Prince? I know what I'm doing, Musk Moon, you don't need to overthink it."

"Yes, the servant knows."

Seeing that her young mistress had made up her mind, Musk Moon naturally didn't say anything more and simply followed her towards the Ink Fragrance Garden.

Upon arriving at the Ink Fragrance Garden, the gatekeeper was none other than Ding Xiaosan, a trusted confidant of the Prince.

Upon seeing Changsun Ying, Ding Xiaosan was so frightened that he hurriedly prepared to shout.

"Don't shout. Don't let anyone in the manor know about the prince's shameful deeds."

"Yes."

Ding Xiaosan breathed a sigh of relief and let Chang Sunying enter the Moxiang Garden.

After walking through a narrow corridor, we arrived at the door of the Moxiangyuan room.

Changsun Ying hesitated for a moment before pushing open the door...

But the ground was covered with clothes in disarray, and the air was filled with a sweet and intoxicating fragrance.

Two sleeping bodies were tightly entwined on the bed.

"You all go out first, then close the door and don't let anyone in."

Changsun Ying remained remarkably calm, simply instructing Ding Xiaosan and Mushe to leave the room.

Then, he sat down at the table alone, crossed his legs, and quietly waited for the two of them to wake up.

About fifteen minutes later, Xiangling slowly woke up.

She glanced at the man beside her pillow, and her heart skipped a beat.

That was a high and mighty prince, and she had actually consummated her marriage with him.

Recalling the scene of him repeatedly demanding things from her last night, Xiangling blushed.

Just as she was about to kiss the prince, she caught a glimpse of Changsun Ying sitting at the table out of the corner of her eye.

She was so frightened that she immediately scrambled off the bed and knelt on the ground, repeatedly saying, "This servant deserves to die. I didn't know the Princess was coming. I really deserve to die."

The noise startled Jiang Lan, who had been working hard all night, and he slowly woke up.

After seeing the situation inside the house, Jiang Lan was filled with fear and unease.

"Madam, what are you doing here..."

"If Your Highness can be here, why can't I be?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan hurriedly dressed and tiptoed to Changsun Ying's side: "I'm sorry, Madam, I drank a few too many cups last night, that's why..."

Changsun Ying interrupted him, "Your Highness need not say more, I understand. In fact, I also intend to bestow Xiangling upon Your Highness as a concubine to increase the number of people in the Prince's household."

"I originally intended to carry this out after returning from the capital, but now that you've accomplished this ahead of schedule, preparations for it must begin in advance."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan looked ashamed: "Madam, this was my fault. Xiang Ling is nothing but a lowly courtesan. It is extremely inappropriate to take her as a concubine in the Prince's mansion."

Changsun Ying gave him an understanding smile: "Your Highness, leave this matter to me. You should go back and wash up first. I have already asked the kitchen to make ginseng chicken soup to nourish your body."

"Thank you ma'am."

Jiang Lan felt extremely guilty. She quickly tidied her clothes, glanced at Xiang Ling, and then walked out of the room while supporting herself against the wall.

As soon as Jiang Lan left, the atmosphere in Moxiang Garden instantly turned cold.

"This servant deserves to die. I shouldn't have seduced the prince. Please, madam, be lenient with me."

Xiangling knelt before Changsun Ying, repeatedly slapping her own cheeks and begging for forgiveness.

Actually, you can't really blame Xiangling. It was Jiang Lan who came to her door last night.

How could she, of such lowly status, dare to disobey the demands of a prince?

Moreover, she harbored a restless ambition; even becoming a concubine in the prince's mansion would be a glorious leap forward.

"Xiangling, I just rescued you from Chunfeng Tower yesterday, and you couldn't wait to climb into the Prince's bed."

You clearly don't respect me, the matriarch of the household!

Even if I threw you into the river right now, the world would only condemn you for being despicable and shameless.

Xiangling trembled with fear: "Madam, I know I was wrong. Please give me another chance. I'm willing to be your slave. Just please don't kill me."

Changsun Ying smiled slightly and raised her hand, saying, "Put your clothes on first, I'll wait for you in the front hall."

After saying that, he got up and went to the front hall.

Before long, Xiangling dressed herself and went straight to the front hall to kneel in front of Changsun Ying.

Changsun Ying didn't even glance at her, and simply called out, "Musk Moon."

"Yes."

Musk Moon brought a plate to Xiang Ling.

There were three items on the plate: arsenic, a dagger, and a white silk ribbon.

"Please spare me, Madam."

Xiangling instantly understood what he meant and immediately kowtowed to Changsun Ying while crying.

Changsun Ying said, "According to the rules of the Prince's mansion, any maid or servant who has an affair with the Prince without the permission of the mistress of the house will face certain death."

You can choose one of these options, or if you're still not satisfied with all three, you can drown yourself in the lake and end your life.

Xiangling was truly frightened and hurriedly said, "Madam, this servant really dares not do it again. Please give me a chance. Whatever you ask me to do, this servant will not refuse in the slightest."

"Are you telling the truth?"

"This servant swears to heaven."

"it is good."

Changsun Ying nodded in satisfaction.

“I told you yesterday that as long as you are willing to obey, I will bestow upon you immense wealth and honor. Now bend down and come closer.”

Xiangling obediently did as she was told.

But when Xiangling heard Changsun Ying tell her to seduce Regent Shen Lang in order to sow discord between him and the Empress, she was completely dumbfounded.

Regent?

Is that the iron-blooded emperor with illustrious military achievements and ruthless killing ability?

Good heavens, what rank am I to be able to play in such a high-level game?

I've heard that even the Heavenly Demon Dance of the Hehuan Sect couldn't do anything to this Emperor, let alone a cup of tea. Can I do it?!

Changsun Ying: "If you succeed in this matter, you will enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of your life. If you wish to become a concubine in the Prince's mansion, I will personally arrange it for you."

Then his tone turned cold: "Of course, you can choose to refuse. Now, pick a way to die."

Faced with such a frank and blatant threat, what choice did Xiangling have but to agree?

"This servant will obey all of Madam's arrangements."

"Okay, remember what you said."

After speaking, Changsun Ying got up and left Moxiang Garden.

Just as they left the Ink Fragrance Garden, a guard came to report: "Madam, as you instructed, Pan Shijun underwent training last night."

"I never imagined that this person could have that toy suspended from the axle and spinning back and forth dozens of times without falling over."

"and then?"

Changsun Ying asked expressionlessly.

"Then, the two maids who were serving her were aroused and could not help but have an affair with Pan Shijun. Even now, the two maids are still unconscious with their eyes rolled back and foaming at the mouth."

"very good."

Changsun Ying was extremely excited upon hearing this.

She thought to herself: Jiang Mengxuan, you stole the man I love. Now it's time to give him back to me. What cat doesn't steal fish? After you fall into depravity, that will be the time for Shen Lang to return to my side. In this world, only I, Changsun Ying, am worthy of such a hero.

Whether it's Pan Shijun seducing the Empress or Shen Lang being bewitched by Xiang Ling, as long as one of them succeeds, their relationship will inevitably crack, giving them an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.