Chapter 40 She wanted to watch Pei Yuan be intimate with another woman.
Pei Yuan was not in the mansion, so the steward led Shen Chu to the flower hall to wait.
Shen Chu waited for half an hour, and as the sun began to set, Pei Yuan still hadn't returned.
She couldn't help but wonder, since Pei Yuan didn't bring the purse with him today, could it be in his bedroom?
Under the cover of night, she quietly left the flower hall, avoiding the guards patrolling the Sixth Prince's residence, and silently climbed into Pei Yuan's bedroom.
To everyone's surprise, there was a woman sitting sideways on the couch in the room, doing needlework with her head down.
The woman had a graceful figure and a beautiful, serene profile, as if all her tenderness was poured into the purse in her hand.
Shen Chu recognized her as Xie Qingqiu, the most beautiful courtesan of Qingfeng Tower and Pei Yuan's confidante.
Rumor has it that Pei Yuan spends most of the year staying at Qingfeng Tower, and is Xie Qingqiu's only confidant.
Unexpectedly, Pei Yuan brought the courtesan back to his residence.
Hey!
A dissolute and promiscuous young man.
Shen Chu approached silently and struck Xie Qingqiu's pressure point before she could turn her head, putting her to sleep.
Xie Qingqiu collapsed softly onto the couch.
Chen Chu immediately began searching the room.
It wasn't in the bedside table, it wasn't in the wardrobe, I searched every corner.
Nothing was gained.
Shen Chu was somewhat discouraged. Had she guessed wrong? Had Pei Yuan already lost the purse?
She tried to find a hidden compartment in the room where she could hide things.
Suddenly, her ears twitched slightly as she heard footsteps coming in from outside.
Could it be that Pei Yuan has returned?
Her heart tightened, and before she could jump out of the window, she quickly slipped into the wardrobe next to her.
Someone gently pushed the door open and came in.
Through the crack in the wardrobe, she saw a maid in a blue vest walk to the bedside and softly call out, "Miss Xie?"
Xie Qingqiu naturally did not react.
A cold smile crept across the maid's lips as she pulled a dagger from her sleeve and plunged it viciously into Xie Qingqiu's heart.
The moment the dagger touched Xie Qingqiu's clothes, the maid felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck and collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Shen Chu caught the dagger steadily, peeked at the maid, then looked at the unconscious Xie Qingqiu, and asked, "What grudge do you have?"
It delayed her from finding her purse.
She gently kicked the maid aside, preparing to continue searching, when Pei Yuan's voice suddenly rang out from outside.
"Didn't find Shen Chu? Keep looking."
Pei Yuan is back.
Shen Chu cursed under his breath, glanced down at the dagger in his hand and the maid lying on the ground. How could he explain this situation?
Without hesitation, she swiftly dragged her maid back into the wardrobe.
Before going in, he also released Xie Qingqiu's acupoints.
Just as Pei Yuan and the others pushed open the door and entered, Ye Qingshuang woke up.
She rubbed the back of her neck, wondering why she had suddenly fallen asleep, when she heard Pei Yuan's voice and quickly got up.
"Your Highness is back."
Pei Yuan noticed her furrowed brows. "What are you doing here?"
Xie Qingqiu felt a little uneasy, knowing that Pei Yuan never allowed anyone to enter his bedroom.
"The purse Your Highness gave me the other day, I carefully studied the ingredient ratios inside, and today I prepared a new one for Your Highness to try."
She quickly took out the embroidered purse she had just finished and handed it over.
The wardrobe was dark and stuffy, so Chen Chu couldn't help but gently open it a tiny crack.
As the light streamed in, from her angle she could see Pei Yuan sitting imposingly at the table, staring at Xie Qingqiu expressionlessly.
Xie Qingqiu held a brand-new red purse in her hand and looked at Pei Yuan with eager eyes.
"The medicine in the purse has lost its effectiveness. Your Highness, try this. It might help you fall asleep."
A slight stirring appeared in Chen Chu's heart.
She did indeed have calming and tranquilizing herbs in her purse. Could Xie Qingqiu have been referring to her purse?
She recalled the times she had seen Pei Yuan, and how he always had dark shadows under his eyes. The last time, at Qingfeng Tower, Pei Yuan was trapped in a nightmare.
Could Pei Yuan be using his purse to help him sleep?
Just as she was pondering this in her heart, she saw Pei Yuan suddenly look up and gaze in the direction of the wardrobe.
Shen Chu felt a chill run down her spine and subconsciously held her breath.
Has this guy found out about me?
Fortunately, Pei Yuan only glanced at it and quickly looked away, turning his gaze to Xie Qingqiu.
"Where's that purse from before?"
Xie Qingqiu: "That purse is too old and not suitable for Your Highness. The new purse I embroidered is made of the finest Shu brocade, and it will be more comfortable for Your Highness to wear close to your body."
Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, "Since when has Qingqiu been able to decide what kind of purse this prince should bring?"
Xie Qingqiu's fingertips, which were gripping the purse, turned slightly white, and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.
Outsiders all say that he is his only lover and that she is his true confidante.
But the truth is not like that at all.
"It was Qingqiu who overstepped her bounds, Your Highness, please calm down."
Pei Yuan tapped his jade-bone fan, remaining silent.
Seeing this, Xie Qingqiu understood her meaning. He silently emptied the medicinal herbs from his purse, then took out an old-fashioned purse from his bosom and put the herbs back in.
Shen Chu, who was trying to hold her breath inside the wardrobe, saw her purse and unconsciously pressed her hand on the wardrobe.
The wardrobe door swayed slightly, making a barely audible sound.
Pei Yuan looked up again.
Chen Chu was so frightened that her heart jumped into her throat, and she gently held onto the wardrobe door that was about to be opened.
That was close! Pei Yuan probably didn't hear anything, right?
She pursed her lips and listened carefully to the sounds outside.
There was a moment of silence outside.
Then Pei Yuan's voice rang out, "Keep the purse here. Don't act on your own without my permission in the future."
Xie Qingqiu's voice was somewhat dejected, "Yes."
Pei Yuan's voice softened slightly, "You're kind enough. You have many important things to do, so you don't need to do these frontline tasks for me anymore."
"Qingqiu understands. It's getting late. Qingqiu should help Your Highness rest."
Shen Chu's heart skipped a beat, especially when she saw Xie Qingqiu reach out to undress Pei Yuan, she secretly groaned inwardly.
Is she going to witness Pei Yuan and Xie Qingqiu's intimate encounter?
She'll get a sty.
Besides, Pei Yuan was, after all, someone he had known before...
The thought of her having to watch him be intimate with another woman was, well, quite complicated.
Just as he was pondering how to escape, Pei Yuan's voice rang out from outside.
"I have other matters to attend to. I'll have Sun Yan escort you back to Qingfeng Tower first."
call.
Chen Chu breathed a sigh of relief. "Hurry up and leave, she's about to suffocate in the closet."
The sound of a door creaking shut came from outside.
She peeked outside and noticed that Pei Yuan and Xie Qingqiu seemed to have both left.
Very good.
Shen Chu gently pushed open the cabinet door, and her eyes were suddenly lit up.
She was met head-on by Pei Yuan's slanted, almond-shaped eyes.
Shen Chu gasped, caught off guard, and fell headfirst to the ground.
Pei Yuan's mocking voice rang out from above, "Young Master Shen, explain why you are here?"
Pei Yuan tricked her!
Shen Chu covered her face and sighed, no longer needing to think about how to escape.
Let's think about how to save our lives first.
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