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For Leng Yi, life is divided into two parts: a dazed and confused day and a life of debauchery at night. Before she knew it, the Dragon Boat Festival was almost here.

No one discovered their secret, which put Leng Yi at ease. Liu Xia's talk of finding a man for her to practice on seemed to be just a joke. Apart from a daily dose of love potion, they lived a peaceful life, which was quite rare.

The effects of the Honey Fragrant Jade Lotus Pill are truly miraculous. Even though Leng Yi takes poison every day, she experiences fewer and fewer hallucinations, but her mind doesn't seem to be very clear. It seems that only when Yin Jiu takes her to sit on the rooftop and let the cool night breeze blow, gazing at the star-studded sky above, does she feel a sense of déjà vu.

Yin Jiu arrived punctually every night, and gradually Leng Yi noticed a persistent bluish-gray tinge in his eyes. Leng Yi panicked immediately. She was very efficient at everything she did during the day, but Yin Jiu was different. As far as she knew, the Fifth Prince was very busy every day. Whether Yin Jiu was the real Fifth Prince or not, he probably wouldn't have any free time. Moreover, it took half an hour to travel between the palace and Fengxiang Tower.

Leng Yi was terrified that Yin Jiu would suddenly die, and she told Yin Jiu not to come looking for her for a while.

Yin Jiu agreed and promised to come find her again on the night of the Dragon Boat Festival, when there would be no curfew and they could play freely in the city.

Leng Yi's heart suddenly brightened, and her eyes sparkled like sapphires in the sunlight.

Seeing her joy, Yin Jiu felt a sweet warmth flow into her heart and left with a smile.

He wasn't actually that tired; he was used to sleeping less, just like he was used to pain. But he was still worried that Leng Yi's body couldn't take it.

Midsummer was approaching, and it was the time of Grain in Ear. The nights were getting hot and humid, and the incessant chirping of cicadas in the quiet night could easily mask the faint sound of footsteps. Yin Jiu knew the palace's duty roster like the back of her hand, and returned to her own chambers with practiced ease.

When the double saw him return, he bowed to him, but instead of disappearing immediately as usual, he hesitated to speak.

Yin Jiu frowned, sensing something was amiss. She took a few steps forward and lifted the bed curtains, only to see two naked beauties lying on the bed.

"These two beauties were sent over by Her Majesty the Empress in the middle of the night. She said that His Highness is not young anymore and should have someone help warm his bed," said the bodyguard in disguise.

Did the Empress come in person?

"No, it was delivered by Lady Yujing, a trusted confidante of the Empress."

"You touched them?"

"No, no, they were drugged when they arrived, and my subordinate used acupressure to put them to sleep."

Yin Jiu turned the two women over and saw that their skin was flushed and their bodies were like soft mud. She then said to her subordinate, "After you've helped them recover from the drug, you can leave."

"Huh?" The hidden guard stared in disbelief.

"Hmm?" Yin Jiu exerted pressure with her eyes, and the hidden guard broke out in a cold sweat. He went from kneeling on one knee to kneeling on both knees: "Your Highness, this subordinate has someone he loves!"

"What's so great about it? I have that too."

"I know! But I... I'd rather go through fire and water!"

"Enough is enough, why are there so many romantics around me?"

Qingyou yawned from a distance.

"Your Highness, aren't you..." the hidden guard whispered.

"what?"

"Nothing, nothing."

"Come here, you don't need to betray your lover..." Yin Jiu beckoned to him, gave the two beauties antidote pills, and then instructed him...

After the matter was settled, the sky was faintly turning purple. The little guard, his face flushed, ran away, pulling up his pants. Yin Jiu's eyes were all blue, and she thought that there was no need to pretend anymore.