After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

"I dare not presume to offer my opinion, but I was born and raised among the common people and have dealt with animals since I was a child!"

Qin Yichen looked at the stray dog ​​and said meaningfully, "A dog has its tail standing upright, and a wolf has its tail standing down. Remember, the Minister is a dog, and the one with its tail down is a wolf!"

Lin Wuyang let out a long "oh" in agreement, "So 'the Minister is a dog,' and below him is a wolf..."

Mei Limou's face turned extremely ugly. He suppressed his anger and sneered, "Hmph, how utterly ridiculous! Can you really tell whether it's a wolf or a dog just by the posture of its tail? That's utter nonsense!"

Qin Yichen calmly replied, "Then, in the Minister's opinion, how can we make an accurate judgment?"

Mei Limou glared at Qin Yichen and said in a firm tone, "Of course, it depends on their nature! Dogs are naturally gentle and loyal to humans; while wolves are wild, untamed, fierce, and brutal. This is a truth known to all!"

Qin Yichen's lips curled up slightly. "Minister Mei is quite right. However, in my opinion, both dogs and wolves have their value."

He gave Mei Limao a meaningful look. "Just like in the Qin Dynasty court, there are both loyal ministers and generals, as well as treacherous villains. Minister Mei, what do you say?"

Mei Limou's gaze was piercing. "Your Highness, are you questioning His Majesty's incompetence in governing?"

Qin Yichen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looking at Mei Limao with a half-smile, "This prince was just joking, why are you so angry, Lord Mei?"

Mei Limou snorted coldly, "Your Highness is of noble status and can naturally joke around as you please. But there are some things you should still be mindful of."

Qin Yichen smiled. "Lord Mei is right. But I think that if one doesn't even dare to speak the truth, then living would be too boring."

Mei Limou's expression changed. "What does Your Highness mean by that?"

Qin Yichen said calmly, "It doesn't mean anything. I just hope that Lord Mei can be as frank as I am in his words and deeds in the future."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Mei Limou standing there, gritting his teeth, but helpless.

……

Inside the city of Xianyang, in an extremely luxurious palace, a richly dressed man stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking the entire city of Xianyang from the window.

A servant cautiously reported, "Your Highness, the prince who was lost among the common people has arrived in the capital."

The man turned around with a faint smile on his face: "It's alright, if the water isn't muddy, the big fish won't come out."

The attendant continued, "But Your Highness, all the princes are already eyeing the position of Crown Prince. Now that another prince has arrived, it may affect your plans."

The man shook his head slightly. "A prince with no foundation in the court poses no threat to me. Besides, even without him, the position of crown prince would not be mine. His appearance might actually be a good thing."

Upon hearing this, the attendant knew that further words would be of no use, so he silently withdrew.

The man looked out the window again and murmured, "The wind is picking up, it's getting cold, and the court is about to descend into chaos!"

……

In another luxurious palace, a young man who looked remarkably like a woman held a beautiful woman in his arms.

The young man squinted, inhaling the fragrance emanating from the beauty, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

The beautiful woman traced circles on the young man's chest with her delicate hand, and said coquettishly, "Your Highness, how can you still be in the mood for pleasure?"

The young man extended a finger, gently lifting the beauty's chin, and smiled wickedly, "There are so many pleasures in this world, why bother with those troublesome things?"

The beautiful woman asked tentatively, "But...aren't you worried at all that the prince who was lost among the common people is coming to the capital now, when the selection of the crown prince is underway?"

The young man burst into laughter. "Worried? He's just an insignificant character."

Seeing this, the beauty knew she couldn't change the young man's mind, so she said no more and gently leaned into his arms.

The young man's gaze grew even more profound. "However, he is, after all, my brother in name only. If I don't show any respect, Father might think I don't know how to be respectful to my brothers."

Perhaps the arrival of this prince, who has been lost among the common people, will indeed bring some changes to the court...

A sly glint flashed in the beauty's eyes. "In that case, Your Highness, please give him a 'grand gift'."

The young man tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table. "What kind of gift should I give?"

He smiled slightly, seemingly questioning the beauty in his arms, but in reality, he already had a plan in mind.

The beauty was so intelligent that she naturally knew what the young man was thinking, and immediately pretended to be obedient, saying, "Your Highness is wise and will surely think of the best gift."

The young man smiled knowingly, gently stroking the beauty's hair, and murmured, "This 'gift' will definitely surprise everyone. For example, giving you to my 'brother'..."

Upon hearing this, the beauty's face changed drastically. She stared at the young man in horror, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Her voice trembled with tears, "Your Highness...you must be joking with me, right?"

The young man remained unmoved. He held the beauty tightly and whispered in her ear, "This is a unique 'gift.' I think no one is more suitable than you."

The beauty tried to break free from the young man's embrace, but her strength was far inferior to his.

"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer any injustice."

The young man gently comforted him, "Once this is done, I, the prince, will definitely compensate you double."

After saying this, the young man summoned his guards, who forcibly took the beauty away.

Of course, his act of sending the beauty to Qin Yichen was not out of kindness; on the contrary, it was a malicious act.

It was a pawn placed next to Qin Yichen beforehand.

Whether Qin Yichen would accept the beauty he offered was completely outside his consideration.

As men, how many can resist a beautiful woman throwing herself into their arms?

Moreover, this beauty is not only stunningly beautiful, but he himself has never touched her and is still a virgin.

Beauty bows before money, and money is dispensable before power; but before supreme imperial power, everything must give way!

All living beings are the chess pieces, and the earth is the chessboard; everyone wants to be a chess player!

The beautiful woman was in tears, her heart filled with despair and helplessness.

She had no idea what fate awaited her...

……

Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Kunning Palace.

Empress Nangong Liyue sat upright on the phoenix throne, looking coldly at the palace maids kneeling below.

The palace maid trembled and dared not raise her head.

"A prince who has been lost among the common people? He's already in Xianyang, yet I hadn't received any word about it beforehand."

Empress Nangong Liyue's voice was icy cold, "Speak, what exactly happened?"

The palace maid said tremblingly, "Your Highness, this servant...this servant is unaware; we had not received any prior warning."

Empress Nangong Liyue snorted coldly: "Don't know? Then what am I raising you for?"

Upon hearing this, the palace maid's face turned pale instantly.

It is said that when the emperor is angry, millions will die; but who dares to underestimate the wrath of the mother of the nation?

Empress Nangong Liyue stood up, walked to the palace maid, and looked down at her, saying, "Go and receive your punishment!"

The palace maid closed her eyes in despair. "Your Majesty, I...I am willing to die to atone for my sins. I only beg Your Majesty not to implicate my family."

She knew she was doomed.