The guards ignored Chuntao's struggles and cries and dragged her out of the door. Chuntao's cries gradually turned into screams, her voice filled with fear of death and desire for life.
However, Song Jiao just watched all this coldly, without any hesitation.
A moment later, a final scream was heard from outside the door, followed by silence.
Chuntao's voice disappeared completely, as if she had been completely swallowed up by this world.
Fanyin stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but tremble in his heart.
She had never seen such a cold side of Song Jiao, but she also knew that in this palace full of power and struggle, any softness and hesitation could be fatal.
"Clean this place up and don't let anyone know about this." Song Jiao ordered lightly, as if everything that had just happened was just a trivial matter.
Fanyin responded and quickly ordered the guards to clean up the scene.
After the matter was cleaned up and Fanyin returned, Song Jiao slowly spoke, her voice filled with unquestionable authority, "From now on, you will be my maid. Remember what you should and shouldn't do! I see your loyalty and cleverness, but don't let me down."
Fanyin quickly knelt on the ground, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Don't worry, Crown Princess. I will never do anything treacherous. I will be loyal and willing to go through fire and water for you."
Song Jiao nodded slightly, thinking secretly in her heart.
In fact, she had no worries about Fanyin.
In the original story, this person was the only one who ran around seeking help when the original owner was tortured, and even when he was despised and beaten, he still did not give up. His tenacity and loyalty moved Song Jiao.
Unfortunately, in the end he ended up being beaten to death by Leng Moran.
But it is still necessary to make an example of someone to scare the monkeys. She wants everyone to know the consequences of betraying her.
Just as Song Jiao was lost in thought, Leng Moran returned to the East Palace.
As soon as he came back, he rushed directly into Song Jiao's yard, holding a sword and standing in front of Song Jiao with an angry face.
He raised his sword, with the tip pointing directly at Song Jiao's throat, "Song Yu, are you happy now? Ji Wange is going to marry my father? Are you very happy and satisfied?" As he spoke, he did not forget to push over all the fruit plates and kettles on the table, looking furious.
If Song Jiao hadn't been so nosy, if Ji Ning'an hadn't been so nosy, how could the emperor have discovered Ji Wange?
It's all this woman's fault.
Everything!
Song Jiao stood up. Facing Leng Mo Ran's anger, she simply raised her finger and flicked it lightly. The long sword shattered into two pieces like fragile glass.
Then she moved and kicked Leng Mo Ran in the waist.
Amidst everyone's exclamations, Leng Mo Ran flew towards the door like a hurled sack, hitting it before falling to the ground.
Song Jiao held the broken sword tip in her hand and slowly walked in front of Leng Mo Ran. She pointed the sword tip at his neck and said in a cold voice, "Your Highness, are you so angry and powerless? You lost your composure for a woman. I am really disappointed."
Even though Leng Mo Ran was lying on the ground, he was still stubborn, "Song Yu, how dare you treat me like this? I'm the Crown Prince! Just wait, I will definitely let you know the consequences!"
Upon hearing this, Song Jiao sneered, "Your Highness? Without my father and brother, and the Song family's 300,000-strong army guarding the border, can you, Your Highness, be safe? Don't forget how you got your position as Crown Prince! If you're tired of it, I don't mind helping you find another position."
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and patted Leng Moran's face. Although the action was not very offensive, it was extremely insulting.
"I married you before just because I liked you. But if my father and brother knew what you did, do you think they would still defend this dynasty to the death?" There was a hint of sarcasm and threat in Song Jiao's voice.
At this moment, Leng Moran finally stopped talking.
He lay on the ground, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
The submissive woman seemed to have disappeared.
Song Jiao stood up straight, her eyes scanning the surroundings coldly. "If I were you, I wouldn't be so helpless and furious, but would solve the problem from the root. Remember, your position is given by me, and I can take it away at any time."
With that, she turned and left, leaving Leng Mo Ran struggling on the ground alone.
As soon as Song Jiao left, Fanyin followed her out, her voice filled with anxiety, "Crown Princess, weren't you too impulsive just now? That's the Crown Prince! Even if he's not human, what will happen if your actions spread to the palace? The Crown Prince has always been very vengeful. What if he turns against you because of this?"
Song Jiao walked calmly into the garden. She gently plucked a blooming flower, held it to her nose and sniffed it, then slowly spoke, "Why are you panicking? Wouldn't it be better to make a big deal out of this? If those two people in the palace ask me what happened, I'll just tell them everything."
Besides, even if Leng Mo Ran had the intention, he didn't have the courage.
Upon hearing this, Fanyin looked at Song Jiao doubtfully, obviously still a little bit unconvinced.
She has been with Song Jiao for many years and is well aware of the complexity and dangers of the palace, but the power and status of the general's mansion are unshakable.
She was worried that Song Jiao's impulsiveness would bring greater trouble to the General's Mansion.
"Crown Princess, are you sure it's okay to do this? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..." Fanyin wanted to persuade Song Jiao again, but when she saw her determined eyes, she swallowed the words back.
Song Jiao noticed Fanyin's worry. She gently patted the back of Fanyin's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, Fanyin. I know my limits. Given Leng Moran's personality, he definitely wouldn't say he was beaten by a woman, let alone make a big deal out of it. After all, he's worried about Ji Wan'ge's matter right now, so he naturally won't bother me until it's resolved."
After hearing what Song Jiao said, Fanyin was still a little worried, but when she saw her confident look, she couldn't help but feel relieved.
She decided to trust Song Jiao's judgment. After all, in all these years, she had never seen Song Jiao so resolute and decisive.
In the next three days, Leng Mo Ran did not come to cause trouble.
Fanyin's heart gradually settled down, and she began to believe Song Jiao's judgment and decision.
On the evening of the third day, a eunuch arrived from the palace, hurriedly walking in. "Crown Princess, something bad has happened! The Crown Prince has defied the Emperor and has been imprisoned. The Empress wants you to return to the palace immediately."
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