The two inside were so engrossed in their lovemaking that they seemed oblivious to the world around them. The woman's cries, in particular, seemed to be greatly aroused, rising higher and higher with each passing moment.

The little eunuch lowered his head even further, and was even trembling slightly.

Consort De's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, displaying a commanding presence: "Of noble status? He can bypass the Emperor to get there?"

"How dare he commit such filthy acts in the harem! Drag him out here! I want to see who dares to do such a disgraceful thing under the Emperor's very nose!"

Zhou Wan pursed her lips, suppressing her unease: "Perhaps some lord got drunk and couldn't help himself to do something with the maid in his household. What if he's a favorite of the Emperor? If he's openly dragged into this, wouldn't that be... a slap in the face to His Majesty?"

"Hmph, who cares who has defiled the harem? Daring to do dirty things at a banquet hosted by me, even if it reaches the Emperor, I am not afraid." Consort De waved her hand and ordered the eunuch, "Drag the adulterous couple out. I will take responsibility if anything happens."

The reason why Consort De was given the title of Consort De was not only because of her noble character and benevolence to the six palaces, but also because she was an upright, incorruptible, and impartial person who did not flatter or fawn.

Consort De's father was also one!

Zhou Wan excitedly looked up to watch the spectacle, but when she saw two naked figures being pulled out by a young eunuch, her pupils contracted and she almost fell over!

According to the plan, Lu Yanzhao should be here, so why is the Crown Prince?

Zhou Wan was terrified by the scene before her. Her face turned pale and then red, she felt dizzy and unsteady on her feet and almost fell.

"Your Majesty..." Qingci reacted quickly, catching Zhou Wan in her tracks. Following Zhou Wan's gaze, she exclaimed in surprise when she saw the two still entangled together, "Too...too..."

Zhou Wan quickly covered Qingci's mouth and angrily scolded the little eunuch beside her: "This is outrageous! Hurry up and get a blanket to cover the two of them. What if they offend the eyes of the ladies and young misses?"

The women with daughters had already left, leaving only married women to watch the spectacle.

Zhou Wan's words reminded Consort De, who waved to the young eunuch, signaling him to cover the two people on the ground.

But the two on the ground seemed to be lost in their own world, kicking off the blankets and continuing to embrace. When Chu Luoxun's flushed face appeared in front of the public, Zhou Wan's face turned deathly pale.

The onlookers began to discuss it animatedly, and even the young men in the men's section were drawn over.

Gu Nanjiao curled her lips and retreated to an empty spot.

If you're going to watch the commotion, you should stay away. She's six months pregnant now, what if some ungrateful person bumps into her?

Upon hearing the news, King Cheng rushed over, followed by another person.

Upon closer inspection, everyone recognized him as Lu Yanzhao, the emperor's favorite and the husband of the princess who protected the nation.

Lord Lu approached Gu Nanjiao and gently took her hand, saying, "Madam, are you tired? Let's go back early and avoid this unsavory commotion."

Gu Nanjiao shook her head and smiled, "Wait a little longer! The excitement isn't over yet, why are you leaving?"

King Cheng's eyes were frighteningly bright.

Lu Yanzhao said he would take him to see a good show, but he needed Lu Yanzhao's cooperation.

He thought it was some kind of good show? Turns out it was quite a spectacle.

The women around them dared not approach or pull Chu Luoxun.

They covered their eyes and pointed at the person on the ground. Zhou Wan could no longer bear the shock and fainted.

King Cheng ordered a eunuch to bring a basin of water and splashed it at Chu Luoxun. Chu Luoxun shuddered and instantly woke up.

What happened?

King Cheng smiled sarcastically: "Brother, no matter how impatient you are, you must restrain yourself. How can you do such shameful things in the palace?"

Chu Luoxun wrapped the blanket around himself tightly, his face grim and chilling.

The person who should be here is Lu Yanzhao. He wanted to get leverage over him so that Lu Yanzhao would work for him. How did he end up being the one caught in the act?

Chu Luoxun looked at Zhou Wan with annoyance and found her pale and unconscious on the ground. Qingci was pinching her philtrum, and the eunuchs and maids were hurriedly carrying her away.

While he was still in a daze, Bai Lian'er's soft, boneless arm clung to him again. Chu Luo Xun's cold eyes flashed with a sinister glint, and he slapped her away.

Bai Lian'er screamed, her naked body arcing through the air before crashing to the ground, her dazed mind instantly jolted awake.

Terrified, she quickly covered herself, curled up into a ball, and trembled.

Chu Luoxun demanded sharply of Bai Lian'er, "Speak, who instructed you to frame me, the Crown Prince?"

Bai Lian'er was so frightened that she was completely disoriented. She thought that the person who was yelling at her was Lu Yanzhao. She stammered, "No... no one framed me. It was my own choice. You and I are of one mind. I would die without regrets if I could die with you."

These words were like adding fuel to the fire, making Chu Luoxun's eyes turn bloodshot with rage, and he wanted to strangle this bitch.

Wasn't Bai Lian'er given to Lu Yanzhao by him? How come she's hugging him?

"Lu Yanzhao!" Chu Luoxun roared in fury, shouting into the crowd, "Did you frame me?"

Lu Yanzhao, who was watching the show from the back, paused when he heard the name.

Everyone turned around in unison, and the crowd automatically parted to make way.

Gu Nanjiao covered her mouth, pointing incredulously at Chu Luoxun, then at the naked Bai Lian'er: "You...you guys..."

After saying that, he pretended to stagger a few steps, and Lu Yanzhao grabbed her waist.

"Lian'er, how did you end up with the Crown Prince..." Gu Nanjiao picked up a handkerchief and dabbed at the corner of her eyes: "Lian'er said she was going to meet some of her sisters, and then she disappeared in an instant. I had Cui'er and Guo'er search for a long time, and it turns out she was under the Crown Prince?"

"Your Highness, since you couldn't bear to part with Lian'er, why did you send her to the Lu family? You said you pitied your sister for being pregnant and unable to serve her husband, so you specially offered her as a beauty to win over her husband's heart. I was so moved at the time, and I wanted to choose an auspicious day for Lian'er to enter the family, but I didn't expect... I didn't expect Lian'er to be so arrogant, actually looking down on our small Lu family..." Gu Nanjiao cried hysterically, her words implying that Chu Luoxun had slept with her maid.

Lu Yanzhao sighed and glanced at Chu Luoxun with some annoyance: "Your Highness, even if I have done something wrong, please speak frankly. Why did you sleep with the maid I was about to take as my concubine?"

He shook his head at this point: "That's too much!"

The crowd began to whisper among themselves. Prince Cheng's eyes flashed, and he added fuel to the fire: "Brother, you shouldn't hit someone in the face. You're blatantly cuckolding him. That's even harder to accept than hitting someone in the face."

Chu Luoxun watched the two of them working together, especially Lu Yanzhao, who pretended to be ignorant even though he knew the truth. He was furious: "Did you two conspire to plot against me, the Crown Prince? Lu Yanzhao, you've sided with Prince Cheng, haven't you?"

"Your Highness, be careful with your words!" Lu Yanzhao straightened his expression: "I am only loyal to Your Majesty and I swear to serve you to the death. You must not sow discord between the emperor and his subjects."