Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Su Qianrou originally just wanted to test her, but seeing her reaction, she knew what was going on. So she said, "You conspired with Qin Zhenzhen to have Qin Lang ruin my reputation, and you will go to Prince Min in my place. Once things are settled, you can enter Prince Min's mansion. Am I right?"

"How did you know?" Su Wanshan was shocked and looked at her in disbelief.

"If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place."

"Since you already know this, why did you come with me?"

"Let me see how you court death."

“Su Qianrou, do you know what I hate most about you? What I hate most is your arrogant attitude. Every time you give me something, it's like you're doing me charity. I'm also my father's daughter, so why are you the pampered legitimate daughter while I'm just a lowly illegitimate daughter? I'm not convinced, and I'm not reconciled. So I swear, one day I will trample you under my feet.”

"So, you and Qin Zhenzhen are colluding to marry me off to an illegitimate son and ruin my reputation, is that it?"

"Yes," Su Wanshan did not deny.

"Even if I am defiled by Qin Lang, I will still be a princess, while you, even if you enter the Min Prince's mansion, will only be a concubine without a name or status. How can you compare to me?"

"As long as I hold onto King Min's heart, sooner or later I will become a noble queen."

"The worst thing a woman can do is to place her hopes on a man."

Su Wanshan didn't think there was anything wrong with her thoughts, and therefore, she acted as if she had no intention of repenting.

Su Qianrou thought she was hopeless, so she didn't bother to waste any more words on her and decided to leave.

Su Wanshan quickly grabbed her, "Don't go."

“Su Wanshan, my patience has its limits,” Su Qianrou warned.

"You can't escape today. You don't know yet, do you? When I asked you to come with me to change clothes, I drugged you. And it was the strongest aphrodisiac. Sister, you can stay here and enjoy yourself," Su Wanshan said with a wicked smile.

Su Qianrou looked at her and said slowly, "Really? But why don't I have any reaction at all?"

"How is that possible?"

"Doesn't my sister feel a little hot?"

After hearing what she said, Su Wanshan really felt hot. Even if she was stupid, she realized at this moment, "You drugged me."

"I was going to let you go, but you insisted on courting death, so you can't blame me for that."

"How could this happen? Why are you alright?"

"I told you long ago, my sister is not only stupid, but she also likes to treat others like fools. Do you think I didn't know that this banquet was specially prepared for me? I just didn't expect that my sister would also be involved."

"How did you know that?"

Su Qianrou did not answer her question.

Actually, she didn't know their plan at first. She only knew that they had ill intentions, so she was on guard at all times. For this reason, she didn't drink a single sip of tea the whole time, just to prevent being drugged.

When Su Wanshan came to find her, she was even more cautious. So, when Su Wanshan secretly slipped her a purse, she immediately gave it to Qiulan.

Qiulan then found an opportunity to stuff it back into Su Wanshan's body.

As for how she knew about their plan, it was because of the note Li Nanyi gave her. That's why she tested Su Wanshan in the beginning, in order to verify the authenticity of the note's contents.

"My sister has schemed against me so many times, yet she still doesn't learn her lesson. In that case, my sister should enjoy the rest of her time. I won't bother you any longer," she said, and walked out.

Su Wanshan tried to grab her, but her hand was too weak. "You can't go."

Su Qianrou looked at Lanxin beside her and said, "Why aren't you helping your young lady to bed?"

Lanxin was caught in a dilemma. She couldn't afford to offend anyone, so she hesitated to take any action.

"Don't forget, who holds your indenture?" Su Qianrou warned.

After learning that Su Qianrou had been poisoned, Lin Rong replaced Su Wanshan's personal maid and gave her Lanxin, but did not give her a contract of indenture.

Therefore, Lan Xin no longer hesitated and helped Su Wanshan to the bed, but Su Wanshan had no strength to resist.

Afterwards, Su Qianrou led Qiulan and Lanxin out, leaving Su Wanshan alone inside.

After coming out, the three of them did not leave, but instead went to hide behind a rockery not far away.

A short while later, Qin Lang arrived and sneaked inside.

Seeing this, Su Qianrou came out from behind the artificial hill and said to Lanxin, "You stay here and come out in half an hour. As for what to say, you should know."

"Yes, I understand."

Then, Su Qianrou left the place with Qiulan.

Qiulan asked, "Miss, what should we do next?"

"Naturally, we should find the culprit."

“What you are saying is…”

"Qin Zhenzhen".

"What does Miss intend to do?"

"Have you prepared what I asked you to prepare?"

"Ready, love potion, colorless and odorless, not only has aphrodisiac effects, but also hallucinogenic effects."

“Very good, let’s go to the west wing.”

Afterwards, the two went to the west wing. As soon as they entered, they saw Mu Jingfeng sitting inside. They did not see Xiao Si, who had probably been sent away.

Su Qianrou thought to herself, "Perfect, this will save me a lot of trouble."

When Mu Jingfeng saw her arrive, he looked at her with a smile and said, "Princess Ping Le has arrived."

Su Qianrou pretended to be unaware and asked, "Why is Your Highness here?"

"Naturally, we are waiting for the princess."

"I wonder what Your Highness is waiting for me for."

"Why don't you sit down and talk, Princess?"

Su Qianrou did not refuse and went over to sit down.

"I have long been in love with the princess and wish to marry her. I wonder what the princess thinks?"

"Your Highness is too kind. Your Highness is of noble status, how could I possibly be worthy of such an honor?"

“Princess, you need not belittle yourself. You are a woman of exceptional beauty and virtue, and I would be honored to marry you.”

"Thank you for your high regard, Your Highness. However, what I seek is a lifelong, monogamous relationship, and Your Highness... I'm afraid you cannot give me that."

“Princess, you may not know this, but ever since I saw you in the palace that day, I have been unable to forget you. I think about you day and night, and I can’t even eat or drink. Only now do I know what it means to fall in love at first sight. I can assure you that if you marry me, I will treat you with all my heart. From now on, you will be my only one.”

"Your Highness, may I have time to think about it?" he thought to himself, but inwardly he sneered. Sure enough, a man's mouth is a devil's lie; he can spout big words as easily as he sings.

"Princess, rest assured, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond, and I will certainly keep my promise."

"I certainly trust Your Highness, but this is a matter of lifelong importance, and I need to think it over carefully. Your Highness agrees, right?"

“What the princess says is absolutely right.”

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness. Please have some tea," Su Qianrou poured him a cup of tea.

Mu Jingfeng had no suspicions, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

Seeing that he had drunk the wine, Su Qianrou then said, "Your Highness, I have been out for some time now. If I don't go back soon, it might arouse suspicion. I'll be leaving now."

"It's a rare treat to meet the princess. Would you please stay a little longer so we can reflect on what I just said..." Before he could finish speaking, Mu Jingfeng fainted.

"Miss, what should we do now?"

"Go and have someone lure Qin Zhenzhen here."

"Miss Qin knows that the Prince is here, so she probably won't come."

"Have someone tell her that the Regent is here, and she will surely come."

"this……".

"Go ahead".

"Yes," Qiulan said and went out.

Su Qianrou glanced at the unconscious Mu Jingfeng, then got up and walked out as well.