Chapter 7 is here? Bring it on!

Gu Qingyu exclaimed, "Huh? This is a new face..."

Du Qianqian, who should have been grateful to the girl for standing up for her, completely ignored her and instead smugly shouted to the opposite bank, "Xie Zhuo! See that? What's so great about it! We have people on our side who can win too! Humph!"

The young masters opposite were not to be trifled with, and someone immediately began to mock them loudly:

"Miss Du, it's not like you threw it, what's with all the smugness?"

"Exactly! If you're so capable, try throwing one yourself!"

"Throw one! Throw one!" Cheers rose and fell, and the focus instantly shifted back to Du Qianqian.

Shen Qinglan, who had just delivered a brilliant three-hit combo, became the background character.

She was about to quietly slip away when suddenly:

Wow! You're amazing!

A crisp, delighted exclamation rang out.

A girl in a light apricot dress and a girl in a bamboo green dress came running over like a gust of wind.

Gu Qingyu stumbled as she was pulled, and complained in a low voice, "Slow down, slow down!"

Ling Wei, having just managed to steady Gu Qingyu in front of Shen Qinglan, immediately let go and looked Shen Qinglan up and down, her peach blossom eyes shining brightly, filled with pure admiration:

"My goodness! That move you just made was amazing! Clean, crisp, and so dashing!" she exclaimed sincerely and enthusiastically.

Gu Qingyu steadied her breathing and sincerely praised, "Indeed, you've really saved face for us."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the noble ladies around her.

It was like a sudden enlightenment!

Yes, they were so focused on Du Qianqian making a fool of herself and Xie Zhuo showing off that they forgot this girl really brought honor to their side.

They hadn't even said a word, and Du Qianqian was already eager to admit defeat on their behalf? That's outrageous!

The noble ladies, having regained their senses, quickly gathered around.

They chatted back and forth, and their enthusiasm instantly enveloped the somewhat embarrassed Shen Qinglan, creating an atmosphere even more vibrant than when they were watching Xie Zhuo throw the ball.

Someone smiled and took Shen Qinglan's hand: "Which family is this little sister from? I've never seen her before."

I learned that she was Shen Qinglan, the daughter of the General of Zhenbei, who had only recently returned to the capital.

Some even warmly embraced her and said, "Come on, let me take you for tea."

Girls' friendships can be complex or simple at times. For example, right now, putting aside the usual inner thoughts, the ladies have reached a tacit agreement.

They surrounded Shen Qinglan and went to the waterside pavilion in a grand procession.

They tacitly ignored Du Qianqian by the stream, and walked away in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.

Someone took a few steps forward, exchanged a glance with the person next to them, and saw the mischievous yet relieved smile in the other person's eyes. So they couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Laughter is contagious; the crowd was filled with laughter, and the girls' energy was truly remarkable.

Du Qianqian was left alone, standing awkwardly in place.

Not only did the young men cast surprised glances their way, but the ladies who were chatting also began to whisper among themselves.

Du Qianqian blushed deeply, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Just then, someone from the crowd opposite her called out to her. Du Qianqian felt as if she had been granted a pardon and immediately looked in the direction of the voice. She called out pitifully, her voice almost trembling with tears:

"Brother Wen..."

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The turning point that would determine Ling Wei's original fate has arrived.

When Du Qianqian covered Ling Wei from behind, she did not dodge, but instead held her breath and pretended to faint.

Du Qianqian was tricked by Sheng Mingshu, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. Today, she is determined to drag someone down with her and make the matter escalate completely.

If Ling Wei were to evade the situation now, there's no guarantee that this wicked scheme wouldn't fall upon other innocent girls. Whoever is framed in this way will face utter destruction.

Moreover, Du Qianqian was not the only one responsible for her tragic end; she wanted everyone involved to suffer the consequences!

Ling Wei huddled in a corner of the room, trying to suppress the burning sensation in her body ignited by the drugs.

Beyond the screen, there was another increasingly heavy breathing – that of Tang Wen, the heir of the Marquis's mansion, who was locked up here with her.

Du Qianqian lit a potent incense in the room.

Although Ling Wei was prepared and covered her mouth and nose tightly with a wet handkerchief, she still felt dizzy and weak even after inhaling only a small amount through the handkerchief.

This Prince Tang was the legitimate son of the Marquis's family, with several half-brothers. Because the Marquis's wife was in poor health when she gave birth to him, he was her only precious son and was spoiled rotten from a young age.

He pretended to be refined and polite in public, but was a lecherous man in private. Before he was even married, he had already taken several concubines in his backyard and was a regular at brothels. He had a bad reputation in the capital and no one wanted to marry him.

While Du Qianqian was fraternizing with the young noblemen, this Prince Tang naturally became her devoted admirer.

He believed more in the shortcut of making the deed done than in those who adhered to propriety.

Upon learning that Sheng Mingshu's plan was to lock him and Du Qianqian up together, he readily agreed and quickly found an excuse to send all the servants away.

This makes things easier now.

Just as the young master Tang was about to find her location, Ling Wei quickly pulled out her hairpin, pierced her palm, and gained a sliver of clarity.

Then he lowered the bed curtains and rolled off the bed.

"Qianqian, where are you?"

Tang Wen gradually approached, and he was clearly also affected by the drug, his mind becoming hazy. He staggered and almost tripped over the chair on the ground.

Ling Wei held her breath, lowering her voice to a soft, gentle whisper, mimicking Du Qianqian's delicate tone, with a hint of weak panting: "Brother Wen... I... I feel so dizzy, I want to lie down for a bit..."

Sure enough, footsteps approached the bed, and a voice filled with ecstatic joy said, "Qianqian, are you alright? Don't be afraid, let me check on you..."

The sound of a curtain being lifted was called "whoosh."

Thump, that's the dull sound of a stool hitting someone.

Ling Wei crawled out from under the bed on the other side, went around to him and gave him a slap, but because he was limp and weak, Tang Wen didn't faint.

He collapsed onto the bed due to the effects of the drug. He tried to get up again, but Ling Wei grabbed a brocade quilt and covered Tang Wen's head with it. Then she picked up her weapon and began to mercilessly smash his head and shoulders.

While hitting him, he shouted in a high-pitched voice, "Little Fish Brother, stop hitting me."

The second prince's name is Xiao Yu. Du Qianqian disguises herself as a man and sparks a unique connection with him. She clamors to become sworn brothers with him, which he finds amusing, so he adopts the alias Xiao Yu'er.

Du Qianqian calls him Brother Little Fish.

Hidden under the covers and suffering a painful beating, Tang Wen's consciousness was hazy. He felt the world spinning around him, and the pain was excruciating. He could still hear Du Qianqian's sweet, coquettish voice in his ears, as if she were flirting with another man.

"Brother Little Fish, are you jealous? Don't be angry, I only see him as a brother..."

The chaotic information and excruciating pain finally caused his vision to go black, and he completely lost consciousness.