On New Year's Eve, light snow began to fall from the sky.
As Jiang Wan stepped out of the palace gate, a cold wind swept across her eyes, making her bright pupils clear as water, and her drunkenness instantly subsided by seven-tenths.
The two entered the inner hall, and she quickly checked her entire body.
Apart from a slightly faint fragrance, there was nothing else unusual.
The dress was stained with Granny Xia's perfume; when the eagles woke up, they would come following the scent.
This aroma should drive it crazy.
It's easy to imagine what would happen to Jiang Wan if she wore this dress.
“Madam, keeping this thing will only cause trouble. Let me help you take it off!” Biluo hurriedly said.
Jiang Wan shook her head: "Song Tingyue will be here in a while. If she finds out that I changed my clothes, she will definitely realize what I have discovered."
“But now, Song Tingyue may have already sent out the eagle,” Biluo said urgently. “It may find you soon.”
"It's not time yet." Jiang Wan twitched her ears and suddenly said, "Shh."
Footsteps seemed to be heard at the door.
Jiang Wan blew out the candle on the table, plunging the entire room into darkness.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door.
“Madam Jiang.” It was the voice of a guard. “His Highness the Crown Prince has gone to change his clothes and ordered me to come here.”
Through the crack in the door, Jiang Wan confirmed his identity and breathed a sigh of relief.
“Follow Song Tingyue,” she said. “Once the eagle appears, lure it to her as soon as possible.”
The bodyguard nodded.
Just as he was about to leave, Jiang Wan called out to him, "Wait, you impersonated Pei Xuan's servant to attend the banquet. Have you seen Pei Jin today?"
The guard recalled for a moment: "When I accompanied His Highness to offer a toast, the Second Prince greeted me."
"very good."
Jiang Wan suddenly curled her lips into a smile.
Pei Xuan went to change his clothes, and since he was not in Yunshui Palace at that moment, it was a good opportunity.
"Go to Pei Jin first and tell him that His Highness the Crown Prince has something to discuss with him and that you should wait for him here."
The guard frowned as he looked at her.
This is clearly a lie, and it will implicate His Highness the Crown Prince.
Perhaps he shouldn't have listened to Jiang Wan.
However, Pei Xuan had given him a clear order that he must obey Jiang Wan in everything until the task of taming the beasts was completed.
Tonight... is not over yet.
After hesitating for a moment, he quickly left.
Biluo warily scanned her surroundings, worried that the terrifying eagle might suddenly appear in front of her at any moment.
"Madam, why did you call Pei Jin over?"
“If Song Tingyue is going to use the eagle to hurt people, she will definitely leave Pei Jin with a way to protect herself,” Jiang Wan said. “Being in the same room with Pei Jin should be safe.”
The two waited in the darkness until someone knocked on the door again.
"A-Wan, are you alright? I've come to see you."
Jiang Wan gestured for Biluo to open the door, and then lay down on the bed.
"Princess, our lady is feeling extremely dizzy and has just fallen asleep."
"Is that so?"
Song Tingyue stepped into the room and saw a figure lying on the bed.
Having been deceived at Wangyue Tower, she deliberately carried a lantern and approached to see Jiang Wan's face and clothes clearly. Only after confirming that everything was correct did she feel relieved.
Before leaving, he made a point of opening the room's window.
After leaving the house, Song Tingyue went straight to the next room and said to the maid beside her, "Go and call Pei Feng here, and tell Granny Xia that we can proceed."
He was worried about how to lure Jiang Wan to the inner palace, but unexpectedly, she got drunk on her own.
It's like heaven is on her side.
Song Tingyue calculated the time and poured a small packet of medicine powder into the wine pot on the table.
The colorless and odorless sleeping potion would quickly cause Pei Feng to faint and lose consciousness after he drank it.
Then, Granny Xia would throw him onto Jiang Wan's bed.
Once released, the eagle will head straight for Jiang Wan's room.
Granny Xia deliberately starved that beast for two days to bring it to its most violent and bloodthirsty state.
Jiang Wan was once again enveloped in the fragrance that drove it mad.
The brutality that would ensue if they were to meet is unimaginable.
These places are full of women changing and resting. If the commotion gets too loud, it will naturally attract a lot of attention, and might even alarm the Empress or Emperor Jingyuan.
Even if Jiang Wan is lucky enough to survive, how can she go on living?
A mangled body, gnawed and gnawed by eagles.
A married woman who stole her cousin's marriage and seduced a prince.
At that time, not only will Pei Feng's marriage to the Ji family fall through, but the Ji family might also come to hate Jiang Wan completely.
As for Pei Feng... he will also be reprimanded and disliked by Emperor Jingyuan for his improper behavior.
He betrayed her back then. For the sake of power, he used both soft and hard tactics to force her to marry into Donglai, ruining her life.
This is the end he deserved!
Whether from excitement or nervousness, Song Tingyue's heart was pounding extremely fast.
She took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Just then, Pei Feng knocked on the door.
"Ah Yue!"
As soon as he entered the room, he hugged Song Tingyue tightly.
Pei Feng had drunk some wine, and seeing his beloved made his heart even more turbulent.
Having lived in the deep palace for many years, he always kept a tight rein on himself. He first closed the doors and windows tightly, and only after confirming that no one was following him did he take Song Tingyue's hand and sit down at the table.
"Ah Yue, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see me about?"
Song Tingyue's eyes were like shimmering autumn water as she spoke in a sweet voice, "Can't I look for you if there's nothing wrong?"
Pei Feng said, "My father and mother are both in the front hall. Pei Xuan has been keeping a close eye on my mistakes lately, so I can't leave for too long."
Song Tingyue turned around and snorted coldly.
"Very well, the Crown Prince is about to marry his beautiful wife after the New Year, so he really shouldn't be seeing me anymore! You can leave now. Once you're out of this door, I will never bother you again."
As she spoke, she began to sob softly.
"I've done so much for you, and all I wanted was to see you one last time before you got married, and yet I've only earned your resentment!"
Seeing her tears, Pei Feng couldn't help but feel heartbroken.
He felt guilty towards Song Tingyue, and her attire today stirred up memories of their childhood romance, deepening his guilt.
How could I bear to leave?
Pei Feng sighed: "Okay, I'll go with you."
Song Tingyue was satisfied, then turned around and pushed a glass of wine over: "Try your favorite Qiulu Bai."
Pei Feng was caught off guard and drank it all in one gulp.
Just as he was about to stand up and hug her, he suddenly swayed and fell onto the bed.
"Granny Xia!" Song Tingyue called out towards the door, "Quickly, carry him away."
Granny Xia was very strong. She lifted Pei Feng onto her shoulder and just as she stood up, she suddenly heard a "click" from the door.
She immediately ran to the door, but couldn't push it open no matter what she did.
"Oh no, Madam! The door is locked from the outside!"
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