The two embraced and looked back, only to see Nian waving as she approached them.

Unlike her previous elaborate attire, this time Lady Nian simply tied her hair into a bun and wore a half-worn summer shirt. Having arrived on horseback, her hair was somewhat disheveled, likely due to the bumpy ride, and the wrinkles in her clothes were hard to ignore.

...It was as if he hadn't ridden a horse, but rather fought with it.

Before Qian Shengyan could say anything, Yinzhen frowned and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Your Highness..." Lady Nian paused, finally managing to come up with an explanation, "This concubine was simply passing by. I saw Your Highness..."

Before she could finish speaking, she noticed Qian Shengyan's gaze scrutinizing her, and froze, then subconsciously glanced at herself.

...She hadn't gone out from inside, so she was only wearing an old lotus-colored dress, which was comfortable but not very attractive.

Thinking about her current attire, Madam Nian was immediately shocked, yet she couldn't help but look at Qian Shengyan.

This sight ignited a fire of jealousy within her!

Qian Shengyan was dressed in a fiery red riding outfit. Her long hair was braided into a thick whip and tied into a bun on top of her head. Although she was not wearing any jewelry, it made her already beautiful face even more radiant and charming. Her makeup was just right, and it was clearly carefully prepared, but at this moment, her bright red lipstick was a little blurry and messy, and there were some imprints on the corners of her lips.

The reason is self-evident.

"Qian! No matter your background, you are now a concubine of our Prince's Mansion. How could you do such a shameless thing in broad daylight!" Lady Nian scolded.

Qian Shengyan didn't understand at first, but she understood a little when she saw where Nian Shi's gaze was focused. She even looked up at Yinzhen's face and smiled after just one glance.

Because her riding outfit was too brightly colored today, Qian Shengyan applied the reddest lip rouge, the color of which had been applied to his lips after being kissed by Yinzhen earlier.

The once aloof and cold prince suddenly turned rosy-cheeked, and instantly... gained an indescribable air of charm...

Following her gaze, Madam Nian naturally saw something she shouldn't have seen, and her face immediately flushed red, but her jealousy only intensified.

They're still outside! This vixen has no shame or restraint whatsoever, still trying to seduce the prince like this!

Shameless!

Before Lady Nian could say anything more, Yinzhen glanced at her indifferently and said, "If there's nothing else, go back."

After saying that, he spurred his horse and galloped away with Qian Shengyan.

Even from a distance, Nian could still hear the woman's coquettish voice. She told the man behind her to slow down, complaining that the ride was too bumpy. But the horse's hooves quickened, causing the woman to gasp in surprise, followed by a soft chuckle from the man...

Mr. Nian was somewhat bewildered.

She never imagined that the prince would be like this.

In his presence, the prince was always aloof and reserved. He would speak, but not much, and his words were brief. Most of the time, he would simply give a reply and then fall silent.

As for Lady Nian, she certainly didn't dare to have a long chat with the prince. She felt that serving the prince carefully and cautiously was enough.

She had thought about acting cute and charming, but she didn't dare to do it. After all, the prince looked like the bright moon in the sky and was not stern. How could she dare to do it?

But this prince is a completely different person in front of other women.

As the two figures walked away, Nian's expression gradually became somewhat dazed.

She even began to fantasize that if she were in the prince's arms, galloping on horseback, she could act coquettishly and talk to him like that, while he gently embraced her and chuckled softly from time to time...

Perhaps, the prince will kiss away the rouge on her lips...

"Miss! Oh dear, Miss, what are you doing here all by yourself!" Granny Wei finally found Madam Nian with her people. She was really worried and rushed forward, grabbing Madam Nian's hand without a second thought. "This is on the mountain, not in the garden. Miss, you mustn't act so recklessly!"

Unexpectedly, this time Madam Nian obediently agreed, letting Granny Wei pull her away.

Wei Mama was a little surprised by her obedience. After asking her a few questions, she learned that she had met the prince and assumed that she had become well-behaved after fulfilling her wish, so she was relieved.

After Lady Nian left, let's talk about Yinzhen and Qian Shengyan. In order to gain their freedom, the two deliberately shook off a group of people who were following them. As a result, while riding their horses, the two almost accidentally got into a fight.

Qian Shengyan still felt this was too much like a mosquito bite and refused to comply. In the end, Yinzhen did not get his way and could only torture her lips until they were swollen before he was satisfied.

When the two rode back to the main group, Qian Shengyan didn't dare to look her two children in the eye, and kept her eyes hidden. Fortunately, it was getting late, so the group returned to the Lion Garden. The children were having fun and didn't notice anything amiss.

Upon returning to Pianyun Shujuan Palace, Qian Shengyan was dragged into the bedroom by Yinzhen and given a severe beating. The children did not see their father and mother come out even after they finished eating, so Hongli had to act like a little adult and take his younger sister back to Fanglanche, and even coaxed her to sleep.

At Leshan Academy, Lady Nian waited until the night lamps were lit, but the prince still hadn't arrived. Unable to contain herself, she sent someone to inquire, only to receive the reply that the prince had already retired for the night at Pianyun Shujuan Palace.

"That bitch! That bitch!" Madam Nian was furious. She had already planned what she would do when the prince came again, but now, the prince did not come!

At this moment, the Nian family's hatred for Qian Shengyan reached its peak!

"Bitch, bitch!" Madam Nian trembled as she grabbed a pair of scissors, ready to rush out. "She must die! She has to die! If she dies, the Prince will come looking for me! She has to die!"

"Miss, Miss!" Granny Wei watched helplessly as Madam Nian ran out with a pair of scissors in her hand. She was frantic and quickly called for the guards to stop Madam Nian. She also went to find Granny Li, whom she knew well. The two of them used all their strength to pull Madam Nian back into the palace.

Seeing Nian Shi trembling as she gripped the scissors, Wei Mama instinctively felt that something was wrong with her young mistress. However, she didn't understand what was going on and could only patiently try to persuade her again and again. But Nian Shi wouldn't listen to anything, and the only thing she kept muttering was something like "If she's going to die, she must die," which was particularly frightening.

Li Mama couldn't help but take two steps back and stand behind Wei Mama, and said in a low voice, "I'm not talking nonsense, but... the way the concubine is is a bit... perhaps we should find a doctor to take a look?"

"What are you saying? Consort Nian has really not been resting well lately and is having some nightmares." Wei Mama smiled and dismissed Li Mama. When she returned, she saw that Nian Shi was still rambling on and on with scissors.

She sighed. When Nian was only eight or nine years old, she had suffered a traumatic experience. She had witnessed two concubines fighting, one stabbing the other with scissors. From that moment on, Nian developed a habit of running around with scissors whenever she was triggered.