Xiao Ye took in Su Liluo's expression and couldn't help but smile.

"Next time you need to hit someone, remember to call me. Let me see if your hand hurts."

As he spoke, he reached out to examine Su Liluo's palm.

"Huh? I, I really didn't hit anyone."

Su Liluo exclaimed in surprise, letting Xiao Ye hold her hand.

She's very skilled at hitting people, so naturally she won't hurt herself.

Xiao Ye was relieved to see that Su Liluo's palms were fair and soft, without a single scratch.

"The King of Chu should be quiet for a while, so we don't need to worry about him anymore. As for the King of Xiao, I will send people to keep an eye on him."

"Hmm, King Xiao is not a simple man. Unlike King Chu, you can't tell his emotions just by looking at his face."

When Su Liluo heard Xiao Ye mention Prince Xiao, she couldn't help but offer a reminder.

Now that King Xiao has returned, they not only have to deal with King Chu, but also have to be wary of King Xiao.

Judging from his past life's trajectory, this King Xiao is no simple person.

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On the other side, Xiao Churen had been throwing a tantrum in the mansion ever since he was beaten up by Su Liluo last time.

However, to save face, he did not allow anyone to make the matter public.

However, news spread that he had been punished by the emperor, lost his authority, and temporarily lost the emperor's favor.

Su Wanshi also learned from her father and brothers that the King of Chu had recently been downcast, and she planned to go to the King of Chu's residence to comfort Xiao Churen.

Xiao Churen's face still had bruises from being beaten, making his originally handsome face look somewhat ferocious. He tried to stand up, but found that his waist hurt terribly.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"

Suddenly, Qi Yinyin's worried voice came from outside the door.

Qi Yinyin had been confined for a long time, and had just been released these past two days when she heard the news that Xiao Churen was injured and scolded.

She felt that these two days were a good opportunity to comfort the King of Chu, so as soon as the confinement was lifted, she dressed up and came over.

Qi Yinyin quickly stepped over the threshold, walked to Xiao Churen's side, and gently helped him up.

"Your Highness, is your back injured too?"

Qi Yinyin was somewhat disappointed.

If my back gets injured, how can I pamper myself?

Seeing the disappointment on Qi Yinyin's face, Xiao Churen felt even more frustrated and pushed Qi Yinyin to the ground.

"It's all because of you, you good-for-nothing! I sent you to seduce the Crown Prince and you couldn't even succeed. I've trained you for so long, but I never expected you to be so useless!"

"Your Highness, it is my incompetence. I never expected that even though I gave the jade pendant to the Crown Prince and he knows that I am his savior, he is still not interested."

"It's all my fault! I'm not good enough, not pretty enough, to attract the Crown Prince!"

With a sob in her voice, Qi Yinyin immediately knelt on the ground and admitted her mistake.

Her gentle attitude calmed Xiao Churen's anger considerably, and he glanced at Qi Yinyin.

Indeed, although Qi Yinyin is beautiful and has a good figure, she is still far inferior to Su Liluo's stunningly beautiful face.

Perhaps the Crown Prince is a lecherous man, and it is because he is infatuated with Su Liluo's beauty that he treats Qi Yinyin this way.

That jade pendant was completely useless against the Crown Prince.

"Alright, get up!"

So his attitude softened.

Qi Yinyin then stood up again, walked to Xiao Churen's side, and served him tea and water to take care of him.

"Miss Su, you've arrived!"

At this moment, when Xiao Churen's servant came out, he saw Su Wanshi standing outside the door in a daze and called out to her.

"I've come to see the Prince."

When Su Wanshi saw that the servant had discovered her, she immediately came to her senses and went inside to pay her respects to Xiao Churen.

Actually, she had been there for quite a while, but she was just stunned by the conversation between Xiao Churen and Qi Yinyin.

She learned that Xiao Churen had given the jade pendant he had given him to Qi Yinyin, instructing her to seduce the Crown Prince. It turned out that the jade pendant belonged to the Crown Prince!

Back then, the person Su Liluo saved was actually the Crown Prince!

Upon learning this secret, Su Wanshi was shocked and even felt some regret.

Why did she give the jade pendant to the King of Chu?

If only I had taken this jade pendant to the Crown Prince, perhaps...

But after calming down, she remembered that Qi Yinyin had taken the jade pendant to the Crown Prince and been rejected by her, and she gave up again.

The Crown Prince is now completely infatuated with Su Liluo and doesn't care about his savior at all.

She should just hold on tight to her King of Chu.

After calming the turmoil in her heart, Su Wanshi walked in with composure.

"Wanshi, what brings you here?"

Xiao Churen had injuries on his face, and he didn't want Su Wanshi to see him in such a disheveled state.

As soon as Su Wanshi entered, she saw Qi Yinyin patiently serving Xiao Churen, massaging his legs.

A hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes, so she went up and sat down in front of Xiao Churen, pushing Qi Yinyin aside.

"It's been quite a while since I last saw you, Your Highness. Have you forgotten me? I've missed you so much that I've lost my appetite."

Su Wanshi said sweetly, but when she saw the injury on Xiao Churen's face, she exclaimed in distress.

"Your Highness, how did you get so badly injured? Does it hurt?"

She thought it was the Emperor who hit her and asked with concern.

A hint of unease flashed across Xiao Churen's face. He first dismissed Qi Yinyin.

Then he said, "It's alright, you don't need to worry."

“Your Highness, how can I not worry? I’ve heard about your situation from my second uncle and brother. The Emperor must have misunderstood you. It must be that the Crown Prince is jealous of you and is trying to frame you.”

Su Wanshi said.

"Well, the Crown Prince didn't gain anything this time either. It was Prince Xiao who took away some of the benefits I had.

Hearing Su Wanshi's words of comfort, Xiao Churen felt much better instantly.

This is also why he likes Su Wanshi; she is very good at speaking, and every time she says something, it makes him feel very comfortable.

"Prince Xiao?"

Su Wanshi asked in confusion, then her mind raced.

Suddenly, he suggested, "Your Highness, do you think Prince Xiao has any intention of vying for the throne?"

Su Wanshi didn't know much about King Xiao, but when she heard that he had taken away the benefits and power from King Chu, she couldn't help but ask curiously.

Originally, the emperor had only four sons: the crown prince, the Prince of Chu, the Prince of Cheng, and this Prince Xiao.

Previously, Prince Xiao had been staying in his fiefdom, so he was naturally excluded from the struggle for the throne.

King Cheng was a mediocre man, his maternal family was not favored, and he had no ability. The King of Chu did not take him seriously.

Therefore, the one whom the King of Chu had always feared was the Crown Prince.

When Su Wanshi asked him this question, Xiao Churen suddenly felt a sense of vigilance.

Yes, does Prince Xiao have any intention of vying for that throne?

Now, Prince Xiao has been kept in the capital by his father, the Emperor, and so much power has been taken from him.

This incident appears to be the Crown Prince targeting me, but in reality, it's Prince Xiao who benefits. Is this Prince Xiao...?

“He is also the Emperor’s child. If the Crown Prince is gone, he will naturally be qualified to compete for the throne.”

Xiao Churen narrowed his eyes dangerously.