The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

Green Pearl's eyes flashed with a cold light, and a sneer curled at the corner of her mouth, like the sharpest ice blade in winter, piercing straight into Guan Lingxuan's heart: "You little slut, stop defiling my ears with your filthy words. Those disgusting words will only make you seem more despicable."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lingxuan's lips curled into a defiant smile, a smile that contained both a yearning for freedom and disdain for Green Pearl's provocation: "At least I, Zixuan, can experience the purest and most profound joy in this world as a true woman. It is the fusion of soul and body, a warmth that you, a pathetic wretch living in the shadows who doesn't even know a fart, can never touch."

Green Pearl's face instantly turned ashen, her clenched fists trembling slightly as if she were desperately suppressing her inner rage: "Enough! Zi Xuan, don't test my patience any further. Follow my orders! Otherwise, I won't give you the antidote, and you can just wait to die from the poison!"

Her words were cold and ruthless, like the coldest wind in winter, making Guan Lingxuan shiver.

However, beneath this chilling threat, a subtle ripple stirred within Green Pearl's heart. She pondered to herself: Is love between men and women truly so intoxicating, so joyful? "Zi Xuan, don't be too smug," she thought. "What you possess, I, Green Pearl, will eventually obtain as well."

Of the Four Beauties of Beijing, Zi Xuan is the most beautiful.

Bullshit! It's all utter nonsense!

Zixuan, don't think that only your beauty can captivate all living beings. My beauty, Green Pearl, is no less stunning.

And so, under the complex gaze of Green Pearl, Guan Lingxuan, carrying the bottle of poison that could determine her life or death, embarked on her journey back to the Duke of Qi's mansion. Her steps were firm and composed, each one seemingly revealing her indomitable spirit and stubbornness.

However, Guan Lingxuan was unaware that her every move along the way had been captured by eyes secretly watching her. Perhaps she didn't realize that the moment she stepped out of the mansion, Luo Chuan had already secretly followed and monitored her, and had overheard her conversation with Lü Zhu.

As night fell, the lights in the Duke of Qi's mansion were dim, and a faint moonlight shone through the exquisite window lattice, falling on Guan Lingxuan's slightly worried face.

It was already dinnertime, and the mansion was in harmony. However, beneath this tranquility, Guan Lingxuan's heart was entangled with a thousand thoughts, making it difficult for her to find peace.

The table was laden with delicious dishes, their aroma filling the air, but Guan Lingxuan's gaze never lingered on these delicacies for even a moment. Her worries, like the rolling dark clouds outside the window, weighed heavily on her heart.

Luo Chuan's secret report had already reached Xiao Jinyan and Yu Xin'er's ears like a breeze. Although the couple knew everything, they tacitly chose not to reveal it, like two skilled chess players waiting for their opponent's next move.

Halfway through the meal, Guan Lingxuan suddenly seemed to be driven by an inexplicable force. A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. She gently put down her chopsticks and said to Xiao Jinyan in an almost coquettish tone, "Husband, can you stay by my side tonight? I...I miss you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He thought to himself, "This little hussy, does she want it? Or does she want my life?"

So, without making a sound, he cast a meaningful glance at Yu Xin'er.

According to the rule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, today is an odd-numbered day, and it should be Yu Xin'er's turn to serve the emperor.

Yu Xin'er, a gentle and intelligent woman, immediately understood Xiao Jinyan's intention. She smiled gently, her voice soft with a hint of teasing: "Sister, are you confused today? According to the rules, it should be me accompanying my husband tonight."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lingxuan's eyes flashed with a hint of urgency, but she quickly composed herself and said in a slightly shy yet pleading tone, "Sister, I... I'm about to get my period. Can you give me your husband tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xin'er's eyes flashed with understanding. She gently patted Guan Lingxuan's hand and said in a tolerant yet slightly teasing tone, "Sigh... alright, since I'm the older sister, I have to give way to my younger sister."

After saying that, she added, "However, my sister's liver fire seems to be much stronger than usual."

Guan Lingxuan blushed slightly at Yu Xin'er's words, and said coquettishly, "Sister, you just know how to make fun of me. How could you say such a thing?"

Yu Xin'er parted her lips slightly, and said with a gentle yet slightly teasing smile, "Women, the time before their period is when their liver fire is at its strongest, I, as their sister, naturally understand that."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lingxuan's face lit up with gratitude and relief. She gently grasped Yu Xin'er's hand, her eyes sparkling with emotion: "Sister is the one who understands my feelings the most. I am truly grateful."

Yu Xin'er gently patted Guan Lingxuan's hand, her smile as warm as the early spring sun: "Sister, what are you saying? It's a wonderful arrangement of fate that we two sisters share one husband. In this deep mansion, we need to support and understand each other even more. Perhaps one day, when I'm about to have my period and feel irritable and have a strong need, I'll have to trouble you to be more understanding and accommodating."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lingxuan smiled gently and said, "Of course, don't worry, sister."

After speaking, Yu Xin'er used a soup spoon to scoop up a bowl of soup from the table. The soup was golden in color and steaming hot. It was made with precious ginseng and deer antler.

She gently blew on the cool air and handed it to Guan Lingxuan, her voice as soft as a spring breeze: "Sister, here, this is a ginseng and deer antler soup specially prepared for you. It's nourishing and beautifying, and very beneficial for your health. Your period is coming soon, so you must take good care of yourself and not neglect your body."

Guan Lingxuan took the soup bowl, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She took a small sip, and the rich aroma and sweetness instantly bloomed in her mouth, as if the fatigue of the past few days had disappeared.

Then, Yu Xin'er ladled out another bowl of soup. The soup was dark brown and had a faint fishy smell. It was a turtle soup carefully stewed with donkey penis and soft-shelled turtle, specially prepared for Xiao Jinyan.

She smiled at Xiao Jinyan, who was sitting to the side with a hint of expectation in his eyes, and said in a tender voice, "Husband, this is a donkey penis and turtle soup specially prepared for you. It nourishes yin and kidneys and strengthens the body. My sister has been having liver fire these past few days, so you must take good care of her and not neglect her."

Xiao Jinyan took the soup bowl, his gaze lingering between Yu Xin'er's two enormous breasts. He thought to himself, "You little Yu Xin'er, you're quite the actress, aren't you? You're putting on a dramatic act again, aren't you? Tonight is destined to be extraordinary; who knows if I'll even have the energy or inclination to do those things..."

At this moment, the room was filled with a warm and sweet atmosphere. The three of them sat together, sharing this rare moment of tranquility, as if all the disturbances of the outside world had been shut out. However, the harmony on the surface could not conceal the undercurrents beneath, nor could it prevent the sudden and dramatic changes that were about to occur in Jiankang.