The pampered heiress holds the script and leads her cannon fodder family to a counterattack.

To lower Consort Xian's guard, he feigned illness, making her believe that he was already struggling to survive.

I thought my act was flawless, but to my surprise, it was exposed!

The Ninth Prince was sweating profusely.

Who exactly is this woman?

Enemy or friend?

If she is an enemy, I cannot let her live.

However, the Ninth Prince's feigned illness didn't last long; after Xiao Dongqian's rebellion, he met a rather tragic end.

The Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince were both startled.

Has Xiao Dongqian really rebelled?

The two looked at Xiao Dongqian, who was chatting and laughing with the people around him and should not have heard these words at all.

The Ninth Prince was cut in half at the waist. After that, he was chopped into pieces, wrapped in dumplings, and eaten.

The Ninth Prince's lower lip trembled slightly.

He believed he was already capable of remaining calm under pressure.

But upon hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a chill, and cold sweat had already soaked my back.

Was my fate really so tragic?

If I end up in such a terrible state, what about Fifth Brother?

Previously, Consort Xian tried to harm him, but thanks to Fifth Brother's intervention, he was saved; otherwise, he would have died long ago.

It doesn't matter if he dies; he just wants his fifth brother to be alright.

The crown prince also suffered terribly; he was torn apart by chariots. Alas, so tragic.

The crown prince was now terrified.

Was his fate to be torn apart by chariots?

Based on his understanding of Xiao Dongqian, he was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

Is that sound real or fake? I have no way of verifying it myself.

The Qin family members were all very angry after hearing Qin Wanying's true feelings.

The Crown Prince was actually torn apart by chariots, and the Ninth Prince was chopped into pieces!

That Xiao Dongqian is simply a beast!

I thought the Marquis's mansion was already in a terrible state, but I never expected it to get even worse.

However, you were just the second and third brothers, at least you died a quick death without suffering much pain. The worst off was me, the eldest sister, I was tortured to death... It's all tears when I talk about it...

The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince became increasingly interested in the owner of the voice.

She said that she also died a tragic death.

Does that mean she was on our side and failed along with us?

If they are on the same side as you, then it's fine.

But how exactly can we find out who this person is?

The crown prince's eyes swept over all the guests present, and he saw that no one looked unusual.

The Qin family members were used to hearing Qin Wanying's inner thoughts, and they could long ago keep a calm demeanor. Even if they were shocked inside, they would remain composed on the surface, leaving no trace of their inner turmoil.

At this moment, the Emperor spoke.

"Who is the top scholar? I wish to meet him."

When the Emperor spoke, the entire room fell silent.

The top scholar is my fifth brother. Today, His Majesty is appointing my fifth brother as the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy.

They finally knew who the voice belonged to.

The top scholar was Qin Rufeng, the fifth son of the Marquis of Dingbei.

There is only one woman who can call Qin Rufeng Fifth Brother, and that is Qin Wanying, the youngest daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei.

They also wanted to see what the Marquis of Dingbei's daughter, whom he had lost and then found, was like.

The result was completely unexpected!

They could actually hear Qin Wanying's thoughts! It's utterly unbelievable!

The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince both turned their gazes to Qin Wanying.

Qin Wanying felt someone looking at her and looked up to search for them. The two of them then looked away at the same time.

The Crown Prince was seeing Qin Wanying for the first time and was amazed by how beautiful she was, even more so than his fiancée, Yan Yuelan.

He had just turned his gaze away when he couldn't help but look at Qin Wanying again. Behind her were very beautiful white flowers, which made her look like a fairy in the forest, pure and beautiful. He couldn't help but stare at her in a daze.

The Ninth Prince was also surprised, not expecting that the owner of the voice was so young.

Judging from the person's expression, she didn't know they could hear her thoughts.

The crown prince sensed something was amiss.

As far as he knew, his father had not yet decided what official position to bestow upon the top scholar.

Qin Wanying actually said that she would be appointed as the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy.

Let's see if Qin Wanying's thoughts are accurate.

Qin Rufeng stepped forward calmly and knelt down respectfully to pay his respects.

The emperor asked Qin Rufeng some questions about politics, and Qin Rufeng answered them all fluently and with profound insights.

Then Qin Rufeng was asked to compose a poem on the spot, using the Hundred Flowers Banquet as the theme. Qin Rufeng only thought for a short while before he composed one.

The Emperor was very satisfied with Qin Rufeng, feeling that he was not only learned and talented but also upright. He already had a suitable official position for Qin Rufeng in mind.

"The top scholar truly lives up to his reputation. Now that the position of Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy is vacant, I hereby appoint you as Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy, to nurture talents for the Great Yao."

Qin Rufeng knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your divine grace, Your Majesty."

Qin Wanying looked at Qin Rufeng and smiled.

The Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy was equivalent to the Vice Principal of the Imperial Academy.

The official rank is sixth grade, not very high, but respected. Most future officials will come from the Imperial Academy, so holding this position allows one to build a wide network of connections. Even Qin Yezhong, who is a second grade official, does not dare to underestimate him.

Moreover, my fifth brother is very young. He was essentially hired as the vice principal right after graduation, which means he started his career at a very high level.

The prince narrowed his eyes.

It seems that Qin Wanying's true feelings were genuine.

Could this woman possibly possess the ability to foresee the future?

She just mentioned the world in the book.

Could it be that they all live in a world of storybooks, and she is someone who has read storybooks?

After the banquet, I have an important matter to report to His Majesty.

The Crown Prince was curious. What important matter required her to report to her father in person?

If this matter is resolved properly, Xiao Dongqian's rebellion will not be so easy to quell.

The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince both perked up their ears. The Qin family children also perked up their ears.

If this is resolved, it will thwart Xiao Dongqian's rebellion; it seems to be a very important matter.

Qin Yezhong didn't show any obvious change. His daughter had told him about this before, and he planned to bring his daughter along so that she could speak to His Majesty in person.

But everyone remained silent as they listened.

Is that even possible? Are you keeping us in suspense?

The banquet continued for a while longer.

Qin Wanying glanced at Yan Yuelan.

The Crown Prince and the female lead, Yan Yuelan, are set to marry a year from now. Poor Crown Prince...

The crown prince was slightly taken aback.

Qin Wanying brought him up again.

She mentioned that Yan Yuelan is the female lead.

Since Yan Yuelan is the female lead and he is Yan Yuelan's husband, shouldn't he be the male lead?

How could he have died so tragically!

The power in the imperial court still leans towards the War King's side.

Fortunately, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, Yan Danyang, supported the Crown Prince.

Yan Yuelan has long since pledged allegiance to the War King and will marry him in the future, becoming Xiao Dongqian's empress.

As for the Yan family, the poor Emperor and Crown Prince probably don't even know it; they've long been the War King's men...

The Crown Prince and the Emperor lost because they trusted the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat too much, and the Minister played a double agent.

The crown prince gasped.

The Yan family has sided with the War King?

Will Yan Yuelan marry Xiao Dongqian and become his empress?

The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, Yan Danyang, was a close friend of his and frequently visited the Crown Prince's residence.

Everyone knows that Yan Danyang is part of the Crown Prince's faction.

The Crown Prince also trusted the Yan family very much.

I never imagined they'd already sided with Xiao Dongqian!

Yan Danyang, you old scoundrel, your acting is really good!

Fortunately, I destroyed the Shadow Organization before, crippling the Yan family.