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Upon receiving the Crown Prince's letter, Hua Xiang rushed out of her room, her heart filled with anxiety, and hurried towards Qingfeng Tower. Along the way, she was filled with doubt and unease, wondering why the Crown Prince had summoned her so urgently, insisting that she go in person. Her brows were furrowed, her face etched with worry, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince sat leisurely in an elegant private room at Qingfeng Tower. A sly smile played on his lips as he secretly plotted the upcoming spectacle. Overwhelmed with excitement at the thought of what was about to unfold, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. He was about to present his beloved younger brother—the Fourth Prince, Lan Feng—with an unexpected and grand gift.

The room was filled with a sweet, aphrodisiac scent, so strong it was almost suffocating. As Hua Xiang gently pushed open the door, the strange fragrance instantly assaulted her nostrils. She felt a wave of dizziness, as if a fire was burning within her, a strange heat rapidly spreading throughout her body. Involuntarily, she reached up to unbutton her clothes, trying to dispel the unbearable heat, but to no avail. Gradually, Hua Xiang's vision blurred, and she seemed to see a handsome man in magnificent robes, exuding elegance. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was the Crown Prince!

Seeing this, the Crown Prince's eyes flashed with greed and desire. Without hesitation, he strode forward and tightly embraced Hua Xiang's soft waist. Then, swiftly and decisively, he swept her into his arms and carried her straight to the large bed. In an instant, the atmosphere in the room heated up dramatically, filling every corner with an air of intimacy. The two fell onto the bed, their clothes disheveled, their rapid breathing and blush-inducing moans mingling and echoing throughout the room...

And so, that enchanting, soul-stirring sound continued all night long, only gradually subsiding as dawn broke in the east.

"I wonder if Lan Feng can handle this grand gift from the Crown Prince and Hua Xiang. I suddenly feel sorry for the Fourth Prince. He's practically green with envy. Tsk tsk tsk," Hua Yu sighed as she complained to Xiao Zha.

Time flies. Less than a month after Hua Yu left the palace, palace servants came to read out the imperial decree of marriage.

By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Now, the Great Fish Kingdom is at peace throughout the land, and the royal family enjoys lasting blessings. The Fourth Prince is renowned for his virtue and talent, and is a pillar of the nation. He should be matched with a virtuous and suitable spouse to ensure the continuation of the royal line and the prosperity of the ancestral temple.

An investigation revealed that the Hua family of the Hua mansion has a long history of distinguished officials, a family tradition of integrity, and a multitude of loyal and virtuous members. Miss Hua Xiang, the second young lady, is gentle and quiet, exceptionally talented, and possesses both beauty and virtue; her reputation for goodness is renowned throughout the city. She is truly a match made in heaven for the Fourth Prince, a truly ideal union.

I am delighted and hereby bestow this marriage upon Miss Hua Xiang, the Second Miss, and the Fourth Prince of the Great Fish Kingdom, to be held this winter solstice. I hope that the two will live in harmony and mutual respect after their marriage; the Hua family should also diligently fulfill their duties and assist the Prince in maintaining peace and security both domestically and internationally. So be it!

After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict in a high-pitched voice, he respectfully held the edict with both hands, stepped forward, and said to the Hua family, "Master Hua, Madam Hua, please accept the edict." Master Hua was the first to kneel down, followed by his family members who also bowed and shouted in unison, "Your subjects obey the edict and thank Your Majesty for your great grace."

Madam Hua's eyes reddened slightly as she suppressed her reluctance to part, while Master Hua solemnly accepted the imperial edict with both hands, repeatedly saying, "You've had a long journey, sir. Please come in; allow us to prepare a small gift." The eunuch flicked his whisk, offering a forced smile, "Master Hua, you're too kind. I must return to the palace to report, so I won't stay any longer." With that, he leisurely departed, leaving the entire Hua household to face the imperial edict, each lost in their own thoughts.

With less than two months until the winter solstice, the entire Hua family has begun to busy themselves with preparations for Hua Xiang's wedding to the Fourth Prince.

The inner courtyard of the Hua Mansion has been bustling with activity these days, as if a pot had been boiled over. Under the carved corridors, rows of vermilion lacquered wooden chests are neatly arranged, the sunlight streaming in and making the bronze locks gleam. Maids and servants hurry among them, carrying silks and satins or exquisite ornaments, each with a serious and busy expression on their face.

Hua Xiang's boudoir was a scene of exquisite beauty. Aunt Hua sat by the couch, personally selecting pearls for her daughter's wedding dress. Each pearl was lustrous and full, gleaming with a warm luster in the candlelight. "I embroidered this wedding dress for months. Every stitch was a hope. In the future, when you are in the Prince's mansion, do not suffer any grievances." Hua Xiang nodded obediently, her eyes red.

The dressing table was piled high with fine items: ink paintings by famous artists, jade pendants, and spices from the Western Regions—all rare treasures collected by Master Hua. Several skillful maids were embedding sets of gold and silver hairpins into brocade boxes, the auspicious dragon and phoenix patterns exquisitely carved, seemingly about to take flight at the slightest glance; there were also Suzhou embroidery handkerchiefs, with lifelike flowers, birds, fish, and insects, the soft satin gently brushing against the fingertips, full of the gentle and delicate beauty of Jiangnan.

The bustling activity in the Hua Mansion seemed to have nothing to do with Hua Yu. She remained in her room, discussing the progress with Xiao Zha and how to carry out their revenge plan.

"Little rascal, what's going on with the Crown Prince? Quickly check it out for me!" Hua Yu said casually.

"Okay, host, we are checking for you. The Crown Prince is preparing troops, and we don't know what he is planning."

"What about Lan Feng? Can you take a look for me?"

"He was training his bodyguards, fearing something might happen during the wedding. He was also holding a tiger-shaped token with the character 'wind' engraved on it."

"Is that what the Crown Prince has always wanted to obtain your secret guard token?" Hua Yu continued to ask.

“That’s right. The secret guard token was given to Lan Feng by the emperor, and the secret guards he mobilized were also top-notch secret guards sent by the emperor.” Xiao Zha patiently explained.

"No wonder the Crown Prince has always wanted to get this token; it turns out it's so important!" Hua Yu exclaimed.

"Why is the Crown Prince mobilizing troops? Could it be that he intends to fight Lan Feng to the death, or..." Hua Yu seemed to have thought of something even more terrifying.

"Host, please make plans as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to bring down the Crown Prince and Lan Feng's factions and complete the revenge plan as soon as possible."

"I suddenly thought of someone very important, Xiao Zha. Guess who I thought of?" Hua Yu asked mysteriously.

"Host, are you referring to General Ning and Young Master Ning Yuan?" Xiao Zha asked tentatively.

“It has to be my brilliant little rascal. That’s right. General Ning is back in the capital for the Fourth Prince’s wedding, so we can tell him about the Crown Prince’s plot and prepare for it. That way, our grand plan can be completed more quickly.” Hua Yu finished speaking and fell into deep thought.

"It's time to go and meet General Ning, and also to see the handsome young master Ning Yuan." Hua Yu chuckled foolishly, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth.