Chapter 41 The Death of Qiu Shan
The prison of the Imperial Clan Court was unusually quiet and cold. Ye Wanning breathed warm air into her palms. She clearly remembered that the hairpin was still on her head when she was taken to the Crown Prince's Palace. When did it disappear? Thinking about it, she couldn't help but sigh. What was the use of thinking about when it disappeared now?
She squinted, curled up into a ball. She didn't know who wanted to frame her, but she knew that person's goal was to kill her. Thinking this, Ye Wanning sneered. So what if she died? Maybe she could even return to the modern world because of this! But the thought of returning to the modern world made Ye Wanning feel a lump in her throat. Although it wouldn't be for long, she still couldn't bear to leave Wen Zhen and the others...
Ye Wanning was immersed in the atmosphere of grief and did not hear the footsteps coming from the cell. "Oh dear, what's wrong, little sister?"
Ye Wanning's eyes were red. She looked up and saw Ye Wanqing standing not far away. She sniffed and said, "It's nothing, I'm just not used to it."
"Hmph!" Ye Wanqing sneered, looking at Ye Wanning with some disdain. "If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? You've completely disgraced the Ye family! Even if you wanted to harm the Emperor, why would you use such a stupid method?"
Ye Wanning chuckled. She glanced at Ye Wanqing but didn't say anything. There was no point in saying anything now; she couldn't be bothered to waste words with this woman.
Seeing that Ye Wanning seemed unwilling to pay her any attention, Ye Wanqing grew impatient. She glanced at Ye Wanning, her eyes filled with resentment. "Why is she still pretending to be so high and mighty even now!" she thought angrily, shouting at the jailer beside her, "Bring her out here!"
In the blink of an eye, Ye Wanning was thrown to the ground by the jailer. She looked up and saw Ye Wanqing sitting in front of her, looking arrogant. Ye Wanning couldn't help but smile, "I never thought that the Crown Princess could be so ugly."
Despite Ye Wanning's sarcastic remarks, Ye Wanqing remained unmoved. She smiled and looked at Ye Wanning, "Little sister, do you think these words can anger me? Then you are very wrong!"
"It's better if you don't keep calling me 'little sister'," Ye Wanning said calmly, staring at Ye Wanqing. "I can't bear the title of Crown Princess."
"Heh." Ye Wanqing sneered, "You really don't know what's good for you! Do you think I really want to acknowledge you as my sister?"
Ye Wanning didn't reply. She turned her head to the side and quietly looked into the distance. She was too lazy to waste her energy.
"I underestimated my sister after all. In this situation, she seems completely unaffected." Ye Wanqing clapped her hands as she spoke. "Bring that bitch here!"
"Yes!" the jailer standing to the side replied.
Ye Wanning half-closed her eyes. At this moment, no matter who came, it wouldn't pique her interest. She shook her head. If only she could see Wen Zhen and the others one more time... even if it was just to say goodbye...
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty...Your Highness..."
A weak female voice came from beside her. Ye Wanning was startled to hear the familiar voice. She opened her eyes and, sure enough, it was Qiu Shan! Qiu Shan was covered in wounds. Ye Wanning stared at her in astonishment, "Qiu... Qiu... Qiu Shan... what happened..."
"Your Highness..." Qiu Shan's voice trembled with sobs. Unable to bear the excessive torture, her face was already pale, a far cry from her former vibrant self. Qiu Shan choked out, "That...that purse...it wasn't given to them by me...I...I only discovered Your Highness's purse was missing when I returned to the palace today..." Qiu Shan looked at Ye Wan Ning, "I...I didn't even have a chance to say anything...you...you were taken away..."
Hearing Qiu Shan's words, Ye Wan Ning's nose tingled, and her eyes welled up with tears. She suddenly remembered what Qiu Shan had said that afternoon... "This silly girl..." A mist rose in Ye Wan Ning's eyes, "Qiu Shan..."
"What a touching scene of master and servant affection!" Ye Wanqing suddenly burst into laughter. "Sister, you've only been here a few days and you've already won everyone over. If you stay longer, won't you have everyone in the palace?" As she spoke, Ye Wanqing glanced at Qiu Shan beside her and said with some disgust, "You blind fool! Don't you even know who your master is?"
Ye Wanning clenched her fists and looked at Ye Wanqing, her eyes filled with resentment. "Sister, I did this all by myself. Why did you torture Qiushan?"
"Oh ho!" Ye Wanqing glanced at Ye Wanning with a hint of amusement. "So, sister, you're admitting you started this fire?" She chuckled. "But just now, that wretched woman went to the Crown Prince and said she threw the hairpin into the fire to frame you. I was saying how could such a fool have such audacity, and now you're putting on this show of affection between mistress and servant." Ye Wanqing narrowed her eyes slightly. "Could it be that what this palace maid said is all a lie?"
"I, Qiu Shan, am a woman of principle!" Seeing the situation was turning sour, Qiu Shan quickly interjected. She looked up at Ye Wanqing, her eyes filled with determination, "I just don't want to add more charges to my name!"
Ye Wanqing glared angrily at Qiushan. She had thought she could put Ye Wanning to death, but unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared and took all the blame! If it weren't for Qiushan's insistence that the girl might have taken bribes, the Crown Prince would have released her long ago! A ruthless glint flashed in Ye Wanqing's eyes, and she gave a signal to the nanny beside her.
"How dare you!" Upon seeing Ye Wanqing's expression, the old woman immediately spoke up, "You ignorant brat! How dare you address me directly in front of the Crown Princess! Don't you want to die?!" As she spoke, she glanced at the jailer beside her, "What are you all standing there for! Quickly give her two slaps!"
"You dare!" Seeing the jailers about to step forward, Ye Wanning immediately stood up and blocked Qiu Shan's path. "If you're so capable, then hit me too!"
Seeing Ye Wanning's actions, the jailers immediately stopped and looked at Ye Wanning with some doubt. After all, Ye Wanning was a princess, while they were just servants.
Ye Wanqing smiled as she looked at Ye Wanning. "Since you're so eager to be with this wretched maid, then I'll grant your wish!" she thought, and loudly commanded, "Beat them both!"
"yes!"
Upon hearing this order, Ye Wanning was startled. She had thought that Ye Wanqing would refrain from doing anything to her out of consideration for her status as a princess, but she hadn't expected him to be so blatant! Ye Wanning's eyes darkened, and she immediately lay down on Qiushan's body. Qiushan's injuries were already severe! She couldn't withstand any more beatings!
The wooden sticks came flying at them. Ye Wanning felt a sharp pain as she was hit, and tears welled up in her eyes. She clenched her teeth tightly, knowing that Ye Wanqing was watching from the side, and she couldn't make a sound!
Seeing Ye Wanning being beaten but remaining silent and refusing to admit defeat, Ye Wanqing grew impatient. She glanced at the nanny beside her and said, "This jailer is too lenient. You can go now."
"Yes!" The old woman received the order, picked up the stick beside her, widened her eyes, and used all her strength to strike Ye Wanning's back. Just then, Qiu Shan used her last bit of strength to flip over onto Ye Wanning and take the blow for her.
"puff!"
Ye Wanning felt a surge of hot blood spray onto her face. "Qiu Shan!"
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