Upon closer inspection, she saw several people kneeling among the flowers, their faces obscured by shadows. Xiang Wan bowed to the King and Yuan Feng, then stood aside.
"Why did you come over?" Yuan Feng glanced at Qin Rong and said to Xiang Wan, "This kind of thing shouldn't be publicized."
"What happened?"
"Don't say anything, just watch."
Yuan Feng gave Xiang Wan a reassuring look, then fell silent.
"Li Chengyan, I've long heard of your womanizing ways. At your age, you have a harem of beautiful wives and concubines, living a very happy life. I didn't know you were so bold as to dare to force yourself on someone in the palace. It's quite something. It seems your good days are numbered, and you want to find another place to indulge in your pleasures. In my opinion, the underworld is quite suitable. How about I send you on your way?" The king suppressed his anger, his imposing aura silencing everyone in fear.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, spare my life! This old minister is innocent! This old minister does not know whose trap I fell for, and was drugged. That's why I was out of my mind and did such a foolish thing. Please, Your Majesty, investigate!"
An old man kept kowtowing on the ground, his voice trembling with fear.
"If you hadn't been careless, would you have been drugged? I'd like to see who's so bold as to commit such a despicable act in the palace!"
The king was furious. He turned around and saw Yuan Feng looking calm and collected, which only fueled his anger. He said, "As a prince, you should share my burdens. Investigate this matter before dawn." Then he turned and left.
After the king left, Yuan Feng sighed and gestured for Xiang Wan to help the two people beside him up. Xiang Wan went forward and took a closer look. She was surprised to see that the Queen Mother and Xiang Xia were there. She quickly helped them to the steps to sit down and rest for a while.
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