Zhu Jiu immediately pushed open the door and walked in from outside.

Upon seeing the Second Prince covered in sweat and looking terrified, he exclaimed in surprise.

"Second Prince, were you having a nightmare?"

The Second Prince was still flustered; his face was calm, but his eyes were full of turmoil.

He said in a hoarse voice, "Prepare the carriage."

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhu Jiu knew that he must have something urgent to say.

So they hurriedly went to prepare the carriage.

The streets of Bianjing were adorned with golden ribbons hanging from the trees.

Sending blessings to the students who are about to take the imperial examinations.

It symbolizes passing the imperial examination with flying colors.

The ribbons fluttered in the wind, just like the Second Prince's feelings at that moment—a mixture of indescribable excitement and uncertainty.

No wonder she tried so hard to save me last time; it turns out she knew everything.

Not far from the Zhenbei Marquis's residence, he called for the carriage to stop.

Zhu Jiu was puzzled.

"This prince will go for a walk."

"Yes, Second Prince, may I accompany you?"

The Second Prince has never been so distracted. What's wrong with him today?

The second prince waved his hand and then got off the carriage.

He stood not far from the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence, intently looking at the golden characters on the plaque.

Just like his current state of mind.

A hundred years ago, he and she conquered the three realms.

It was she who saved the nine of them five thousand years ago, putting them back on the right path from the brink of falling into demonic ways.

From then on, he cultivated immortal bones, acquired divine status, and was revered by thousands!

She led the nine of them to form the Nine Stars Alignment.

They guard every place in the Three Realms, each performing their duties yet inseparable.

Until…until a hundred years ago.

To prevent the demons and monsters from destroying the barrier between humans and gods, she sacrificed herself, her soul and spirit perishing.

Throughout the Three Realms, everyone was filled with grief. The Emperor issued a decree that Lin Wanwan's whereabouts must be found.

A tear fell to the ground, blurring the Second Prince's vision.

It turns out that Wanwan has come to the Holy Kingdom.

Is this a coincidence, or is it fate?

He managed a bitter smile.

She created the Holy Kingdom and became its citizen.

...

Ye Lanyin sat in the main seat of Yifeng Residence, looking at the three people kneeling below.

Her stern gaze froze briefly before returning to normal.

"As a maid, how dare you climb into the young master's bed? Who gave you the audacity?"

"In my opinion, he should be dragged out and beaten to death!"

Ye Lanyin reprimanded her harshly, seemingly solely to vent her anger on behalf of Liu Ruyan.

Dingxiang was so frightened that she cried and begged for mercy on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly, "Madam, I didn't mean it, I didn't mean to do it that day."

"Please, Madam, have a clear understanding."

Hearing her explanation, Liu Ruyan felt intense hatred.

"A maid like you deserves to be beaten to death!"

"Still want to prove it? Now that the evidence is irrefutable, what else do you want to say in your defense?"

"When the young master saved you last time, were you two already having an affair?"

Lin Shixuan, having his secret exposed, pointed at Liu Ruyan and angrily berated her.

"Liu Ruyan, don't make false accusations!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan was heartbroken. Tears streamed down her face, making her look pitiful, but she couldn't win over Lin Shixuan's heart.

I should have known long ago that Lin Shixuan was not someone I could entrust my life to.

"I'm making baseless accusations? Last time, I clearly didn't push her into the water, and she explained it, but you still didn't believe me. Isn't that obviously protecting her?"

"I begged someone to save you, and you turn around and bite me! I should never have saved this wretched servant!"

Her cries were filled with anguish, and she wished she could go back to that time and drown herself.

Lin Shixuan angrily said, "Liu Ruyan, wasn't that something you forced her to say?"

"You're the only one with malicious intentions; do you think everyone is like you?"

“Dingxiang is timid, and you take advantage of your position as the lady to be harsh on her in every way.”

Dingxiang lowered her head guiltily.

After hearing this, Liu Ruyan pointed to herself and said, "I've been incredibly harsh on you?"

"Lin Shixuan, whose husband are you?"

"From the moment you gave her to me, I have valued her and never mistreated her."

"I can see it now, this is clearly your little slut you're keeping outside!"

Dingxiang cried, "Young Master, Young Madam, please stop arguing! I'll leave right away..."

As she spoke, she tried to stand up, but her legs gave way and she collapsed.

Lin Shixuan reacted quickly and caught her.

"Dingxiang, are you alright?"

Dingxiang's face was pale, and the fragrance wafted into Lin Shixuan's nose, causing him to lean slightly towards her.

Ye Lanyin saw that Lin Shixuan was so biased towards Dingxiang.

I was genuinely quite surprised.

This lilac has only been in the manor for a short time, yet she has already captivated Shixuan's heart.

With such methods, no wonder her son in her previous life would fall for it!

"Shixuan, this maid Dingxiang cannot be kept alive. Have you considered the reputation of the Marquis's mansion?"

"Are you going to follow your father's example?"

As expected, those who share the same bloodline as him are no good.

After hearing this, Lin Shixuan held Dingxiang's hand for a moment and then let go.

"Mother, son..."

"Ugh~"

"Ugh~"

Dingxiang suddenly vomited a few times, then collapsed into Lin Shixuan's arms, sobbing softly:

"Madam, could we postpone the beating to death until another day? This servant...this servant...is not feeling well."

Liu Ruyan was furious.

They've all been beaten to death, what does it matter if they feel comfortable or not? Death is the end of everything!

"Dingxiang, being beaten to death is your master's punishment, and you have no right to bargain!"

"Cuiyun, go and tell the servant to prepare a chair and a wooden stick!"

"I want to see her beaten to death with my own eyes!"

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