At this moment, the Emperor blushed, turned to look aside, and asked in a soft voice, "Why did Hongyu, as the concubine of Prince Yan, stay overnight at Yixiang Garden?"
Hongyu calmly broke free from Yan Wang's embrace. Looking into Yan Wang's panicked and uneasy eyes, she nodded to comfort him. Before infiltrating Yixiang Garden, she had already planned her escape route. No matter how despicable Yan Wang was, she would take the blame and cover up his shame.
She lowered her head and replied, "It's all Hongyu's fault. Hongyu got angry with Prince Yan, which made him leave the palace. To seek Prince Yan's forgiveness, Hongyu stayed overnight at Yixiang Garden with him."
“Father, she is lying. I clearly saw Prince Yan embracing a male concubine, not Consort Yu. There was also someone on the bed. I will bring him here for you to see.”
The crown prince stopped just as he was about to walk toward the bed, signaling to Eunuch Cui to investigate.
Eunuch Cui strode toward the bed, lifted the curtain, and was instantly horrified to find three women inside.
"Your Majesty, there are three women."
The Crown Prince was horrified. “No, how could this be? Last night, I clearly saw Prince Yan being helped into the house by four male concubines.”
“Your Highness is not mistaken. It was Hongyu and three maids dressed up. Hongyu disguised herself as a man to sneak into Yixiang Garden because she was afraid of gossip. If Your Highness does not believe me, Hongyu will go and change into men’s clothes now.”
After Hongyu finished speaking, she stood up. However, Yan Wang's clothes were loose and baggy. Before she could even stand up, her loose neckline already revealed a glimpse of her skin, attracting attention.
The Emperor and the Crown Prince were both staring at Hongyu.
Yan Wang hurriedly helped Hongyu to her feet and led her behind the screen.
Disguised as a young master, she knelt before the emperor with three maids, saying, "Hongyu greets Father Emperor."
Upon closer inspection, the Emperor found Hongyu to be handsome and charming, full of spirit, dressed as a young nobleman, and couldn't help but personally step forward to help her up.
Upon closer inspection, Hongyu's cheeks were so delicate they seemed to break at a touch, her eyebrows were like curved willow leaves, and her clear, smiling eyes were as gentle as water. She was a delicate woman who needed to be cherished. How could her own son bear to be angry with Hongyu?
"Hongyu, I have something to say to you."
Eunuch Cui understood and gestured for the Crown Prince, Prince Yan, and the three maids to leave.
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