Chapter 470: Chapter 470

Outside the palace, peace was not to be found either.

The news that the Heir Xie Xun of Duke Fu’s Mansion was poisoned by Crown Prince Ji Zhui also spread.

The temperature in the hall plummeted as if into an ice cellar. Crown Prince Ji Zhui was pinned to the ground by the Imperial Guards, subject to a cold and sinister gaze. A jade pendant was hurled at him, creating a gash on his forehead, and his half of the face was dripping with blood, yet he was trembling with fear.

How could he care about the pain? He hurriedly took something out and kowtowed vehemently.

"Father, this is a frame-up. Look, this is Buhuo, found in the private room of the restaurant."

"Your son has been touched by Buhuo? How could I have acted against Heir Xie? Even if I had three heads and six arms, I can’t be in two places at once. I haven’t returned to the palace yet."

Emperor He looked at him coldly: "A frame-up?"

"A frame-up using your name to act against me, or a frame-up that you poisoned Xie Xun?"

"He’s leading troops out tomorrow, and you hosted a banquet tonight as the host; what are you plotting, thinking I wouldn’t know?"

His voice was hoarse and sticky, like a snake eyeing its prey in a corner.

"Aren’t you disappointed that I’m not dead?"

Emperor He was deeply suspicious, and had every reason to believe that this was a trap set by Crown Prince Ji Zhui. He was confident in patricide and was reaching out to Xie Xun in attempts to collude, to gain Duke Fu’s Mansion support for his ascension. Xie Xun was unwilling, and in a fit of anger, the prince caused harm.

Crown Prince Ji Zhui knew that he had to produce sufficiently convincing evidence.

Otherwise, he would have no chance to turn things around.

Just like Ji Teng back in the day. Reduced to a stray dog, anyone could step on him.

Suddenly, he thought of something.

It was his trump card.

He crawled over on his knees.

"Father, my loyalty is pure, how dare I make a move against you?"

"It must be Ji Wang! Certainly him."

"He has long coveted the Crown Prince’s position, struggling overtly and covertly. You are surely aware of this."

"He concealed the matter of the mine to raise private troops and to forge weapons. Most of the high officials in the court are at his disposal. Apart from you, he wants me out of the way, plotting rebellion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard footsteps behind him.

He turned his head and when he saw who it was, he couldn’t help but get goosebumps.

And yet Emperor He’s laugh was frightening, taking in the emotions of both men.

"Fourth Prince, what do you think?"

Ji Wang stepped forward, lifting his clothes to kneel. He knew he could wait no longer.

The scorching sun broiled the earth, and the cicadas on the tree branches grew weaker with each chirp as Aunt Sun made her way along the corridor.

Just a few steps were enough to make one unbearably hot.

Not until she pushed open the door did a rush of cool air blow away her irritability. She bypassed the screen with a frown on her face.

"Who allowed six pots of ice to be placed inside the room?"

Ningzhu inside the room subconsciously lowered her head.

The girl on the bed was fearless, arrogantly saying: "I did!"

And she loved to indulge and spend lavishly.

The beauty gently fanned herself, wearing nothing but a thin gauze dan dress on her body.

Over the past few months, the beauty had undergone a transformation. Her exquisite figure was laid bare. Her shallow breaths caused her full, swelling chest to heave. Her body was soft and languorously graceful.

Her neck was like jade, her shoulders and neck smooth and shining. Her creamy skin translucent and flushed with a rosy hue. Her cheeks were fair and gently seductive.

In her hands she held a White Jade Cup, within which were chilled lychees that had been shelled. The girl popped them into her mouth one by one, filling her mouth so it bulged with the sweet juice. Even a single glance was refreshing.

"From now on, you can only have one pot of ice in your room, no more than that. Ningzhu, take the rest away."

The girl bristled: "No way."

In an instant, her ear was pinched by someone.

"And you have a reason for this?"

"The kitchen’s matron revealed that you want ice water five times a day. And all fruits are taken from the ice box."

"For girls, their bodies cannot withstand the cold, and if that ruins your body, menstrual pain is the least of your worries. It’s the fertility that matters most."

Shen Hua didn’t take it seriously at all.

Between the desires of the palate and offspring, she chose the former.

After all, one must not underestimate Ni Kang.

Moreover, if Ni Kang turns out to be unreliable, then...

The girl’s beautiful eyes gleamed cunningly.

"It’s all because Cui Yun is incompetent."

Seeing her unrepentant, Aunt Sun couldn’t help but worry.

"And look at you, what kind of appearance is this?"

"I’m in my own room, why can’t I dress ?"

Aunt Sun compromised: "Fine, but once you’re married, you can’t do that anymore. So as not to make your husband’s family laugh."

Aunt Sun faced Yangyang’s charming and delicate face. Her lecture got stuck in her throat.

Actually... it’s fine.

After all, it’s the affection between husband and wife.

"You haven’t left your room these days; are you neglecting the embroidery ladies?"

Yangyang took it as a matter of course, raising her little finger proudly.

"What a joke! Do I look like the diligent type of girl?"

Aren’t you hot, Yangyang?

As she spoke, she rubbed her sore earlobe, throwing a blaming glance at Aunt Sun.

Aunt Sun couldn’t bear to see her and her heart softened instantly.

"It’s also not convenient to have Yingwu bring an old embroiderer to teach every day."

"How is it inconvenient!"

Shen Hua sat up: "They’re not even touching the ground; Yingwu just flies them over here. They must have felt suffocated these days, treating it like a visit."

"Taking turns to come, one person per day, it won’t even finish in a month!"

She should’ve thought of this earlier!

Why should she teach personally!

What a prestigious girl Yangyang is.

"Such strenuous work, I should avoid it a bit. Besides, I’d also feel sorry for you getting tired. Now, it turns out I’m the one being complained about."

"I am the boss, I should be sitting down managing accounts and collecting money."

The moment she said this, she felt it wasn’t right.

As for managing accounts, Miss Ming is taking care of it now. After Miss Ming recovered, she came to Fengzhou under her aunt’s arrangements.

In these months, the girl seems to do nothing but pick at faults and eat and drink.

She’s become a happy little good-for-nothing.

"Ningzhu, help madam change clothes. Let’s sit in the octagonal pavilion outside. Don’t get lazy lying on the couch all day."

Shen Hua clenched her little fist and faced Aunt Sun’s disapproving eyes. In the end, she let out a huff and gave in, her head drooping down. And then Aunt Sun pushed her out of the room.

A blast of hot air hit her face.

She pouted, stomped her foot, and with a pitiful kitten-like stride, headed towards the octagonal pavilion under the large tree in the courtyard.

This is the coolest spot in the yard,

By the time she got there, she was sweating lightly on her forehead.

Shen Hua was so annoyed.

The more annoyed she was, the more she wanted to torment someone.

Then, she accurately fixed her gaze on a target.

Li San was called over and came eagerly to pay respect. In order to please Shen Hua, he busily talked about the outside affairs.

"The Fourth Prince has been put under house arrest."

Shen Hua showed no reaction.

"A thief has caused trouble in the neighboring County Magistrate’s home."

Shen Hua showed no reaction.

"The streets are in chaos, with many taking advantage of the disorder to rob. There’s even a rapist around. If it weren’t for Magistrate Wang dispatching officials to patrol everywhere, I’m afraid the most beautiful girls in Fengzhou would have been violated."

Shen Hua seized on the critical point.

She said faintly: "The most beautiful?"

The girl slammed the table in anger!

"Why am I not included!"

Of course, with us around, the rapist wouldn’t dare show up!

But Li San is a clever man.

He hesitated for a moment: "Should I... make arrangements for you?"

Shen Hua withdrew her hand, giving him a cold and haughty glance. Content orıginally comes from NovelHub(.)net

"You, are quite good."