The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

At this moment, Liu Miaomiao seriously suspected that Jiang Xianyue was deliberately targeting her.

She had kept her thoughts so well hidden; how could they all be exposed today? How did she know that person was the daughter of a high-ranking official, as if she were watching her arrest someone?

Although Minister Zhao's daughter has been missing from the mansion for almost a month, the Zhao family has not sent anyone to search for her.

Liu Miaomiao only heard rumors that Minister Zhao had placed his eldest daughter under house arrest, probably to protect her reputation. After all, the young lady had been missing for a month; even if she were found, she would be ruined.

Liu Miaomiao's expression was stern, while Jiang Xianyue's gaze was sharp.

“Your Highness, that person has a strong aura and must have been born into a family of princes and generals. He is stained with the purple aura of an emperor and must be a member of the royal family.”

Shen Shijing's expression changed as if he had just thought of something.

"Liang Feng, go check it out right away."

Besides Shen Shijing, the Empress also has a young daughter, Shen Qingge. This Shen Qingge is not a princess from the capital, but was raised in her mother's home country. She is now fourteen or fifteen years old and insists on coming to see Shen Shijing, so she secretly sneaks out of the palace.

Shen Shijing met Shen Qingge last month.

Because of Shen Qingge's identity, and because her maternal grandparents were concerned, on the day it rained, after Shen Shijing gave Shen Qingge the handkerchief, he told her to go back with her people.

It's been almost a month, and Xiao Xi hasn't heard anything about Shen Qingge returning.

However, now that Shen Qingge has come to the capital, her maternal grandparents should feel at ease.

Although the chances are slim, it's not impossible. Since meeting Jiang Xianyue, Shen Shijing has witnessed too many inexplicable things, and now he's so nervous that he's clutching his chest.

“Brother Crown Prince, even if that person was the daughter of a high-ranking official, she took advantage of the rain to be alone with you in a room that day. Luckily, I was the one who saw it, otherwise she would have clung to you.”

Shen Shijing's face darkened even more after hearing this, and he shoved Liu Miaomiao aside and strode away.

Jiang Xianyue quickly followed, but her wrist was tightly gripped by Liu Miaomiao.

"Jiang Xianyue, who else could that woman be but the daughter of a high-ranking official? The Japanese princess herself has already asked her. Don't try to play tricks on me. I've seen every royal woman in the capital!"

Jiang Xianyue shook off Liu Miaomiao's hand.

"The Zhao family isn't stupid. How could they remain completely silent after losing their eldest daughter? The princess must have arrested the wrong person from the start. As for who that girl is, I've already said it all, and the princess still can't figure it out?"

Liu Miaomiao wasn't stupid; after thinking about it carefully, she realized it was impossible.

Although the girl was merely the daughter of a high-ranking official, she was extremely arrogant after being captured, and was dealt with by her in no time.

Liu Miaomiao felt cold all over and collapsed to the ground. Jiang Xianyue was already gone.

……

This wasn't some dungeon that had been built a long time ago. Jiang Xianyue could sense that it hadn't been built for very long. But the surroundings were dark, gloomy, and eerie, making it the perfect place to kill someone and cover up their crime.

Liu Miaomiao's hands were even dirtier than she had imagined.

The stench of decay hit her face, and Jiang Xianyue felt a little nervous. She could sense that the girl's breath was weak, and thinking about Jiang Xianyue's current state, she was afraid that she couldn't save her either. If she really died, seeing Shen Shijing's appearance would surely make him sad.

The closer you get, the clearer it becomes.

The person imprisoned in this dungeon is Princess Shen Qingge, the legitimate daughter of the Empress.

When they came down, Shen Qingge lay motionless on the ground like a lump of dead flesh. Her once long, black hair was now terribly dry and brittle from long-term abuse.

Her clothes were stained with blood, and her once delicate and beautiful skin gradually became withered and emaciated.

Jiang Xianyue gritted her teeth; Liu Miaomiao was truly cruel.

Jiang Xianyue disliked Liu Miaomiao, and now there's no need to fight for their positions in Shen Shijing's heart anymore. Liu Miaomiao has really messed up the matter of abusing the princess and is reaping what she sowed.

Liang Feng opened the door, his face grave, and remained silent for a long time.

"Qingge, Qingge..."

This was the first time Jiang Xianyue had ever seen Shen Shijing so panicked. The noble crown prince lowered his head, trying to help the limp little girl up. The scene was incredibly moving.

It wasn't until Shen Shijing checked Shen Qingge's breathing that he found it was almost nonexistent, barely a whisper.

"Liu Miaomiao!"

Liu Miaomiao hadn't arrived yet, and Shen Shijing's eyes were red; he was already gritting his teeth.

On the day Shen Qingge was found, she had been caught in the rain, which is why Shen Shijing let his sister into the house and wiped her down with a handkerchief. He was too anxious to go find Jiang Xianyue, who had been brought back.

In his previous life, Shen Shijing never found Shen Qingge. By the time both sides discovered this, it was too late.

He didn't know that the change would happen on this very day.

"Your Highness, the little princess is probably..."

"The person isn't dead!"

Jiang Xianyue spoke coldly. She was used to seeing joys and sorrows, so she didn't find this scene particularly touching. However, she had never seen Shen Shijing like this before.

She had calculated that Shen Qingge wouldn't die now.

But it's unclear after tonight.

Her breath was already very weak, and even the best doctor would have difficulty saving her life.

Moreover, Shen Qingge's condition is not entirely due to torture.

Because Shen Qingge is a royal princess, her luck is stronger. This dungeon is filled with resentment, the spirits of the girls who were murdered.

They were able to break free of their cage and harm Liu Miaomiao because of Shen Shijing's jade pendant and Shen Qingge's good fortune.

Liu Miaomiao deserved to die.

But now is not the time to talk about these things.

"Do you have a way to save Qingge?"

Shen Shijing grabbed Jiang Xianyue's hand with one hand and held it tightly.

Shen Shijing's eyes were filled with regret.

Jiang Xianyue shook her head.

"I'm not sure, but I'll do my best. The most urgent thing is for the princess to leave here. She can't be sent to the Crown Princess; the feng shui there is bad. She needs to be taken to a quiet place!"

Shen Shijing nodded and immediately instructed Liang Feng to do so. Then, he condescended to pick up Shen Qingge.

By the time Liu Miaomiao was gone, it was too late.

Ignoring the filth on the ground, the high and mighty princess Liu Miaomiao prostrated herself at Shen Shijing's feet.

"Brother Crown Prince, I didn't know she was actually... It's all my fault!"

"If anything happens to Qingge, you will have to pay with your life."

Even if she's alright, your malicious intentions will not let me go.

"Speak," Shen Shijing commanded, his expression unreadable.

"Let the princess also experience the hell on earth that she herself built."

With that, Shen Shijing picked up Shen Qingge and left.

Jiang Xianyue glanced at him indifferently, as if she were used to seeing such life and death, and followed Shen Shijing, ignoring Liu Miaomiao's struggles.

Shen Qingge's life or death is what Jiang Xianyue should be more concerned about.

Her abilities are limited, and everything must be done tonight.