This is going to make things worse the more you try to cover it up!

Tao Zhizhi saw through Qian Yingxue's intentions and tactfully stepped in to add fuel to the fire, saying, "Sister Youxue looks quite tired, why don't you let Zhizhi help you?"

Qian Yingxue was afraid that Qian Youxue would be able to speak soon and turn the situation around, so she nodded insincerely, regardless of who was helping her: "Then I'll have to trouble you."

After saying this, she bent down, and Tao Zhizhi helped her lift the person up, carrying them out of the room in front of many people.

Once the person left, the red stain on the bed became glaringly obvious, which intensified the gossip. Even some young men who were watching the commotion outside couldn't resist their curiosity and wanted to come in and see for themselves.

In the private room on the third floor, after the old woman truthfully explained the situation, she knelt on the ground, trembling, and dared not stand up.

Clang!

Enraged, the Crown Prince swept the tea set off the table and kicked the kneeling old woman to the ground. Turning back, he glared at Zhou Feng and roared, "A dignified imperial guard, and you can't even keep an eye on one person? Find him! Even if you have to turn this place upside down, find the person I need!"

"This servant has already given orders to search." Zhou Feng's voice trembled slightly. He had been keeping a close watch, how could someone have slipped through the cracks?

Xiao Xuanzi lowered his head, a sarcastic smile playing on his lips. In his eyes, Zhou Feng was just a martial artist; aside from being better at fighting, he couldn't compare to him in any other way. After this incident, His Highness would surely trust him even more.

After Zhou Feng and the old woman left, the Crown Prince paced back and forth in a troubled mood. If that person were discovered by the enemy, he would definitely suffer a complete loss instead of a gain, and if it came to his father's ears, even his mother would be embarrassed.

Xiao Xuanzi noticed the Crown Prince's distress and calmly served him a cup of tea, saying, "Your Highness need not be too troubled. Even if that person is alive, he won't live more than two days, unless this servant can provide an antidote within two days."

The Crown Prince took the cup and stared intently at Xiao Xuanzi. He immediately understood that Xiao Xuanzi must not trust Zhou Feng to do things and had already prepared a backup plan.

"Good! Good! I'm so glad I have you by my side. When I become king, I'll appoint you as the Grand Eunuch." He patted Xiao Xuanzi's shoulder with satisfaction, finally putting his mind at ease.

...

Qian Sheng originally planned to sit with some colleagues at a restaurant, but he didn't expect to hear discussions about Qian Youxue as soon as he got off the carriage, so he rushed back without stopping.

Clang!

After the cold water was splashed on Qian Youxue, the basin was thrown away.

The effects of the drug hadn't worn off yet, and Qian Youxue was completely unable to get up, leaving her utterly helpless. What worried her even more was that Yun He hadn't shown up yet, and it seemed likely he was in grave danger.

"Shameless wretch! You've disgraced the Qian family! Tell me, who have you been having an affair with?" Qian Sheng trembled with rage, wishing he could tear this good-for-nothing to pieces.

"Father, please don't blame eldest sister. It's all because Yingxue is too playful. If we had kept a closer eye on her, this wouldn't have happened." Qian Yingxue pretended to wipe away tears, secretly giving Xiaomian a wink.

Xiao Mian timidly stepped forward and knelt down, kowtowing to Qian Sheng: "Master, this is not the Fourth Miss's fault. It was the Eldest Miss who insisted on going. Servants are not allowed to go in. How could the Fourth Miss possibly understand the Eldest Miss?"

Snap!

Qian Sheng got even angrier after hearing this, and without caring about Qian Youxue's current state, he slapped her across the face again.

Just as he was about to order his men to drag the man off the bed and beat him, the old lady arrived quickly with Madam Su and the maid Yunhe following behind.