The Queen looked at the Crown Prince with an angry face, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger. "The Crown Princess is the face of your Eastern Palace. She represents the dignity and respect of our royal family. How could you abandon her for two concubines? As the crown prince of Dazhao, you should put the world first and have great ambitions, instead of indulging in the gentle pleasures of women and forgetting your responsibilities and mission!"
The Crown Prince was secretly annoyed, knowing that Li Jingshu must have complained to his mother. He gritted his teeth and said, "Please calm down, mother. I have heard rumors that one of the three Li sisters possesses the Phoenix Fate. I believe this may be a sign from heaven, hence the slightly increased favor shown to the two concubines. I haven't forgotten my status and responsibilities, so please rest assured, mother."
After hearing the Crown Prince's explanation, the Queen's anger did not subside. Instead, she reprimanded him even more harshly, "What Phoenix Fate? You believe such nonsense? As the future monarch, you should have your own judgment and decision-making ability, and not be swayed by such illusory things. Moreover, even if the so-called Phoenix Fate really exists, it should not be a reason for you to ignore the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess is your legitimate wife, and her status and dignity cannot be violated. You should treat her well and give her sufficient love and respect."
The Queen frowned and said sternly, "This so-called Phoenix Fate has always been a double-edged sword! If it were truly confirmed that one of your concubines possessed the Phoenix Fate, would you intend to depose your Crown Princess?"
The prince pursed his lips and quickly explained, "I have absolutely no such intention!"
The Queen gave him a cold look and warned, "I hope you truly don't have such thoughts! If the rumor of the Phoenix Fate reaches His Majesty's ears, it will surely bring you endless trouble!"
The Crown Prince nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood his mother's teachings. He said sincerely, "I know I was wrong. I will be careful about my words and actions in the future and will not cause you any more worry. I will also treat the Crown Princess well and fulfill my responsibilities as a husband."
Seeing the Crown Prince's sincerity, the Queen softened her tone. "Well, a good child is one who admits his mistakes and corrects them. However, you must remember what I told you today. As the Crown Prince of Dazhao, you shoulder the future and hope of the entire country. You must not lose your way due to momentary impulses and selfish desires. You must always keep a clear head and make the right decisions. Also, regarding the Li sisters, do not believe those rumors so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."
The prince replied respectfully, "I will keep my mother's teachings in mind and will not let you down. As for the Li sisters, I will handle them properly." After saying that, he looked up at the queen, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
The Queen sighed heavily. "Your Majesty is in the prime of life. If he suspects you of spreading this story intentionally, do you think he'll become wary of you? Alas, you're truly foolish!"
The prince came back to his senses as if awakened from a dream. He lowered his voice and responded, "Your Majesty, your Majesty is absolutely right! I was indeed confused for a moment!"
The Crown Prince returned to the East Palace, feeling increasingly restless and agitated. Just then, Li Jingshu slowly approached, gently sat down beside the Crown Prince, and softly called out, "Cousin! What happened today is all my fault for not being able to dissuade Auntie and protect my two sisters!"
The prince looked at Li Jingshu, who looked remorseful, and the anger that had been burning in his heart was instantly extinguished. He reached out and held Li Jingshu's hand tightly, whispering comfortingly, "Shushu! I have neglected you these days, but from now on, I will never do this again!"
That night, the prince stayed in Li Jingshu's bedroom. After a period of passionate lovemaking, the prince finally fell into a deep sleep, feeling contented.
However, deep in his dream, he was once again enveloped by a terrifying nightmare. The enchanting woman, like a demon, appeared before him once more, clinging to him tightly, whispering in a voice filled with allure, "Cheng Li! Kill Luo Lingyue! Kill her! Everything will belong to us!"
The prince shook his head painfully in his sleep and cried out loudly: "No! Don't kill her! We can leave together! As long as we go together, there will be no problem!" His heart was full of contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, he longed for power and desire, and on the other hand, he had deep love for Luo Lingyue.
Tormented by nightmares, the prince's face turned pale, beads of sweat covering his forehead. His hands clutched the quilt tightly, as if grasping for a glimmer of reality. Meanwhile, Li Jingshu lay quietly beside him, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips...
Luo Lingyue, disguised as Dark Moon Fairy, arrived at the bedroom of Li Xuemei and her sister. She calmly approached them and asked softly, "Why did you call me here?"
Li Xuemei took a deep breath and lowered her voice, "Pavilion Master Dark Moon! We two sisters have recently discovered a huge secret of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Whenever he has sex with a woman, he falls into an extremely terrifying nightmare! Moreover, he keeps calling the names Shushu and Luo Lingyue in his sleep!"
Li Xuelan, standing by, quickly nodded in agreement, "We're worried this might be detrimental to Princess Luo, so we've taken the liberty of sending this message to you, Pavilion Master! We hope you can come up with a plan to deal with this!"
After hearing this, Dark Moon Fairy frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "I've heard about this matter. You must remember not to get involved lightly, let alone attempt to spy. Be sure to protect yourselves! On a normal day, it's okay for you to compete for Li Jingshu's favor, but you must not anger Chu Chengli!"
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