Chapter 1
Spring snow falls in the courtyard of the Shen Mansion.
"I beg Father to find the aphrodisiac so that I may ascend to the position of Crown Princess!"
Shen Qingnian knelt in the thick snow. After saying these words, she kowtowed to Shen Zheng. The early spring snow fell heavily on her head, making her look as exquisite as a painting.
She needed to have physical intimacy with the Crown Prince immediately.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng's heart sank as he looked at Shen Qingnian kneeling on the ground.
He sneered, "This is the method you came up with? You failed to keep the Crown Prince at the snow-viewing banquet today, and now you want to use drugs directly? You think you can become the Crown Princess this way? You are far too foolish!"
Although the two addressed each other as father and daughter, their relationship was merely a facade.
Seeing Shen Zheng's anger, Shen Qingnian kowtowed again: "That Lin Yue'er and His Highness the Crown Prince have a childhood sweetheart relationship. She has just returned and she can make the Crown Prince leave the banquet. If this continues, I have no chance of winning. The only option is to take a risky move!"
Lin Yue'er not only has a childhood friendship with the Crown Prince, but her grandfather also once saved the Crown Prince's life. At present, there is really no good solution.
Shen Zheng understood this as well. He narrowed his eyes and thought about the official hat on his head.
Finally, he said in a sinister tone, "Shen Qingnian, you must remember this: your aunt is in my hands. If this fails, I will kill her!"
In order to make her the Crown Princess, he not only changed her status from a concubine to a legitimate wife, but also spent a lot of money to win her the title of a talented woman. This matter could only succeed and could not fail!
Shen Qingnian lowered her eyes and said softly, "Daughter understands."
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Three days later.
The floor heater in Shen Qingnian's room was burning hot, and a strong jasmine fragrance filled the room. The maid Xiaoju held a simple white dress in her hand, which was tinged with the fragrance.
She moved carefully, trying to ensure that the burning incense completely stained her white clothes.
At this moment, the butler lifted the curtain and came in. He looked tense, unlike his usual composure.
"Miss, the carriage is ready."
The young lady is far too audacious, daring to scheme against even the Crown Prince. But since the master has given his approval, he gritted his teeth and carried it out, though he was afraid...
A glint flashed in Shen Qingnian's eyes: "Let's wait outside."
She changed into a plain dress that smelled of jasmine, and had Xiaoju style her hair into a simple bun before going out.
The simple carriage traveled along the road. A light rain had started to fall outside, and a cold wind blew into the carriage. Shen Qingnian wrapped her cloak tighter around her shoulders.
About half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of a dilapidated temple.
The butler's trembling voice came through: "Miss, we've arrived."
Shen Qingnian took off her cloak, and a light jasmine fragrance wafted from her body. She stepped down from the carriage and walked slowly to the front of the dilapidated temple.
Looking back, the steward had already driven away in the carriage, and the light rain pattered on her, wetting her cloud-like black hair.
Inside the dilapidated temple.
Song Xuan, poisoned by love, was leaning against a pillar.
His face was flushed, and he was breathing slightly. Large drops of hot sweat were pouring from his forehead, and his gentle and deep features seemed to be soaked in ink, spreading out in the dilapidated temple.
He was the crown prince, a man of noble status, yet now he was like a dog in distress.
Song Xuan stared at the somewhat blurry reflection in front of him, his heart pounding like a drum. The uncontrollable impulse within him was screaming wildly, wanting to be released.
He realized he had been tricked...
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