Xiao Yan was busy for the whole morning and sent out all the orders through Xiao Yun.
These days he was inseparable from Xiaoyun, and he did not hide any of his plans from Xiaoyun. His subordinates were also accustomed to Xiaoyun's presence, and no one found it strange when he occasionally interjected a few words.
After everything was ready, Xiao Yan yawned and felt very tired.
Ji Yunhuan was in good spirits, but unfortunately, she was using Xiao Yan's body, so it was not convenient for her to go and have fun with Wen Lan.
Wen Lan came to see her every day and met Xiao Yan many times, but she never showed any intention of inviting Xiao Yan to come over and sit with her. In fact, she would be unhappy when Xiao Yan came, and an expression of disgust would be written on her face.
It’s better to wait until the soul exchange is over before going to find Wenlan to play Pai Gow. They will play secretly without Xiao Yan.
Ji Yunhuan reached out and supported Xiao Yan, "Your Highness, pregnant women tend to be sleepy. Don't force yourself. Let's go back and rest."
Xiao Yan didn't want to tire Xiaoyun out, so he agreed.
As soon as the two of them left the house, they saw Xia Yang rushing over and kneeling down, saying, "Your servant greets His Highness. The Emperor sent someone to invite His Highness over. I heard that all the princes have entered the palace and are waiting in Zhengyang Palace."
Xiao Yan stayed indoors, but the emperor often tested him and sent people to invite him.
Ji Yunhuan saw the worry in Xiao Yan's eyes, so he patted his hand and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, it's just an ordinary test. I would be surprised if he didn't come to invite me one day."
"I won't promise anything rashly this time. Go back to the palace and wait for me. We'll have lunch together."
Xiao Yan pulled Xiao Yun into his arms, but unfortunately he was not tall enough, so he could only tiptoe and whisper in Xiao Yun's ear: "Find a few more people to follow you. If it really doesn't work, fight your way out. At worst, you can overturn this palace. I can also protect you!"
Ji Yunhuan's ears turned red. She lowered her head and kissed Xiao Yan on the cheek, whispering, "I know. I'll be back soon. I won't keep you waiting too long."
Xia Yang lowered his head and pretended that he didn't exist. His Highness and Miss Xiaoyun were getting closer and closer, so close that they were almost inseparable. Perhaps there really was true love that was hard to come by in this deep palace.
Otherwise, why would His Highness not touch any of the beauties in the Yihe Palace but insist on going into the room of the pregnant Yun Fengyi?
After Ji Yunhuan left, Xiao Yan walked back slowly alone.
He didn't like having people around him, and when Xiaoyun was not around, he didn't want to ask others to serve him.
Walking through the path in front of the study, the view opens up. The lake is sparkling, the lotus leaves are green and tender, and many flower buds are trembling. The breeze brings bursts of fragrance, which is refreshing.
There is a custom of picking lotus in the south of the Yangtze River. Young men and women go boating on the lake, and melodious singing floats with the fragrance of lotus. If they fall in love with each other, they will be able to get married.
Xiaoyun is quite interested in these folk activities. When the lotus flowers are in full bloom, he can take Xiaoyun for a boat ride on the lake, pick lotus pods, and appreciate the lotus flowers. When they are tired, they can take a rest in the pavilion on the lake. If they can spend some time together in the faint lotus fragrance, it will be a great pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Xiao Yan was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice that there was another person by the lake.
Lin Wan'er often lingered in places where the eldest prince passed by. Yun Fengyi was always with the eldest prince. He never let her get close and never even looked at her.
Today she did not meet the eldest prince, but instead met the lone Yun Fengyi.
Yun Fengyi seemed more beautiful, with rosy and tender cheeks and a fuller figure. I don’t know what material she was wearing, but it was shining brightly in the sunlight.
The jade hairpin inserted in her bun may seem simple, but it is actually very expensive. His Highness moved boxes of such expensive jade ornaments to Xiuzhu Garden, but since she entered the palace, His Highness has not even rewarded her with a piece of cloth.
Jealousy was growing in Lin Wan'er's heart. If Yun Fengyi died, would His Highness favor her because she looked somewhat like Yun Fengyi?
Lin Wan'er quietly approached Yun Fengyi and, for some unknown reason, reached out her hand...
Xiao Yan keenly sensed the danger. He grabbed Lin Wan'er's wrist and said coldly, "What do you want to do?"
Lin Wan'er cried out in pain, "Let me go! I didn't mean to do anything. You're only allowed to enjoy the scenery here. Why can't I come?"
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, his sharp eyes almost piercing through Lin Wan'er, "I thought you were just stupid, but I didn't expect you to be so vicious. You just wanted to push me into trouble!"
Lin Wan'er was sweating profusely from the pain and said in panic, "Nonsense! Who saw me push you? Do you have any evidence...Ah!"
With a snap, Xiao Yan snapped Lin Wan'er's wrist and said coldly, "My words are proof! If you're dissatisfied, go to His Highness and have him decide. Breaking your wrist today is already a special favor. If you harbor such malicious thoughts again, I'll kill you!"
Lin Wan'er fell to the ground and screamed miserably, almost fainting from the pain. She had been spoiled since she was a child and had never suffered any hardship, so she could not bear such pain at all.
She thought of the plan proposed by the princess, but she was afraid of pain and scars, so she was hesitant.
The immense pain inspired her determination. If she didn't try, she would never have a chance. As long as she was miserable enough, His Highness would definitely pity her.
Lin Wan'er endured the pain and climbed up. She used her intact left hand to pull out the golden hairpin on her head. Her hatred for Yun Fengyi seemed to dilute the pain. Lin Wan'er actually laughed, and her laughter was extremely crazy.
"Yun Fengyi, the evidence is as strong as a mountain. Even His Highness can't protect you today!"
Xiao Yan subconsciously took a few steps back. He was afraid that this crazy woman would hurt Xiao Yun.
"What do you want to do now? Don't you want your other hand? Or I'll just give you a quick death to prevent future troubles!"
Lin Wan'er raised the golden hairpin in her hand, but instead of stabbing Yun Fengyi, she aimed it at her own face. The sharp hairpin scratched her cheek, and blood flowed. Combined with Lin Wan'er's distorted face, she looked like a demon crawling out of hell.
Xiao Yan was extremely glad that he was the one standing here today. If Xiaoyun saw him, it would be bad if she was scared.
When Lin Wan'er saw her palace maid running over, she immediately threw the golden hairpin at the feet of "Yun Fengyi" and then jumped into the lake resolutely.
Xiao Yan was stunned by this series of events. It was said that women were delicate, but he didn't expect them to be so cruel when they took action. They were cruel to their enemies and even crueler to themselves. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he really wouldn't believe that someone could go to such lengths to frame others.
This is simply playing with your life!
The maid rushed to the lake and cried loudly, "Someone come! Help! Lin Liangyuan can't swim, who can save her? Liangyuan, are you okay? Speak, don't scare me, wuwuwuwu..."
Xiao Yan watched coldly from the side and couldn't help but expose this poor performance, "Stop howling, Lin Wan'er can obviously swim, she's not the type of person who drowns."
"The prince's consort is here~" Sun Jiayi arrived at the right time with a group of people, acting like a prince's consort.
The maid immediately knelt down and cried eloquently, "Please, Princess, save Lin Liangyuan! Yun Fengyi scratched Lin Liangyuan's face and pushed her into the water. She is so vicious! She is trying to kill Lin Liangyuan!"
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