Chapter 40 I'll never dare ask him if he's impotent again.
Before Yun Si could react, Qin Ye's kiss had already landed.
A room filled with spring water.
I don't know how much time has passed.
My shattered thoughts were swept away by the waves, leaving only my breath, echoing in the night.
Before falling asleep, Yun Si thought that she would never dare to ask him if he was impotent again.
...
at the same time.
The Yong'an Palace, where the Empress resides, remains brightly lit, and no one is asleep.
Just over an hour ago, Jiang Wanning's personal maid, Lüwei, came to Yong'an Palace seeking help.
They said that their young lady felt unwell during the banquet and was taken away to rest by the Imperial Concubine's people, and had not returned since.
She searched for a long time but couldn't find it. The Prince of Jin had just had such an incident, and she didn't dare to disturb the Imperial Concubine at this time, so she could only come to the Empress for help.
The Empress is the eldest daughter's aunt, and she certainly wouldn't stand idly by if she knew the eldest daughter was missing.
Upon hearing Lü Wei's words, Jiang Xinyu's expression immediately changed.
"What?"
After the plan failed, she assumed that Wan Ning had already left the palace and complained that the girl hadn't said goodbye before leaving.
And since we don't even know what happened in between, how can she leave?
Unexpectedly, she still hasn't gone back.
Jiang Xinyu didn't expect Jiang Wanning to get into trouble because she was certain that no one in the palace would dare to mess with the Jiang family.
That vile Consort Shu, at most, only wants to facilitate a marriage alliance with the Jiang family; she won't do anything else detrimental to Jiang Wanning.
Besides, with her son involved in such a scandal, she's already overwhelmed with her own problems.
I heard that Prince Jin is still kneeling outside the Daming Palace, waiting for the Emperor's thunderous wrath.
"What are you all standing there for? Go find someone!"
Jiang Xinyu immediately ordered his trusted nanny to lead the palace maids and eunuchs to search the palace with lanterns.
One hour later.
Finally, near an uninhabited palace, someone faintly heard Jiang Wanning's weak cries for help.
The palace servants dared not delay and quickly notified the Empress and others to come over.
Finally, they found Jiang Wanning, soaking wet and shivering, in the pond of the palace.
"aunt!"
Upon seeing Jiang Xinyu, Jiang Wanning burst into tears, her voice hoarse and barely audible.
Jiang Xinyu's expression changed drastically when he saw that she was only wearing a bellyband.
She immediately took off her cloak and wrapped it around her.
"What happened? Who did this to you?"
Jiang Wanning trembled all over, his lips turning blue: "It was...it was two skinny eunuchs...they suddenly barged in, knocked me unconscious, and then threw me into this sewage pool."
Jiang Xinyu's usually elegant and chrysanthemum-like expression instantly turned ashen.
She lowered her voice and asked, "Did you see his face clearly?"
Jiang Wanning shook her head, tears streaming down her face: "They were masked, so I couldn't see their faces. And they had a clear purpose. As soon as they came in, they knocked me unconscious and threw me into this pool, and then they never showed up again."
She grabbed Jiang Xinyu's hand urgently: "Aunt, this matter must not be spread! If people find out I was kidnapped, my reputation will be ruined, I'll be stained, and how will I ever marry into the Xiao Prince's Mansion? You still want to..."
"I know."
Jiang Xinyu naturally understood the implications.
Even if nothing happens, the fact that an unmarried noblewoman was kidnapped in the palace would ruin her reputation.
She patted Jiang Wanning's hand reassuringly: "Don't worry, the people who came to see you tonight are all my trusted confidants, this matter will not be spread."
On the way back to Chang'an Palace, the Empress pondered with a gloomy face.
Two eunuchs...
There are thousands of eunuchs in this palace, and countless of them are thin and small.
Without any further clues, there's simply no way to begin the investigation.
Moreover, a high-profile investigation would only attract more attention.
But she couldn't swallow her anger if she didn't investigate.
Daring to harm the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family in the palace, they simply don't respect her, the Empress!
"Someone come here."
Back at Yong'an Palace, Jiang Xinyu whispered to his trusted nanny, "Go and check if any of the eunuchs on duty tonight are acting suspiciously. Remember, investigate secretly and don't make a fuss."
The old woman accepted the order and left.
Jiang Xinyu looked at Jiang Wanning, who was curled up on the bed and still trembling uncontrollably, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
Could the person who kidnapped Wan Ning be the same person who framed Prince Jin?
If so, then this person clearly knows something, and is not only targeting Prince Jin, but also doesn't want them to get involved with Prince Xiao.
No matter who is behind this, anyone who dares to harm the Jiang family will be made to pay the price.
On the other side.
Outside the Daming Palace.
The Prince of Jin knelt on the bluestone slab, his forehead pressed tightly against the cold ground, repeatedly shouting, "Your subject is innocent, please, Your Majesty, see the truth!"
"Your Majesty, I have never done such a despicable thing. Someone must be maliciously framing me, intending to ruin my reputation and tarnish the royal family's honor! I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and clear my name."
He kowtowed repeatedly, even drawing blood from his forehead.
Inside the hall, the bright yellow candlelight flickered, illuminating the majestic figure on the dragon throne.
The Jiaqing Emperor listened to the loud explanations outside, his face so dark it seemed to drip water.
The events that unfolded at the banquet, the unspeakable scenes, have already spread throughout the palace and beyond through the eunuchs' mouths, and may even have leaked out of the palace, becoming a laughing stock among the common people.
The royal family has been utterly disgraced by this son!
"At this point, you still dare to cry foul here?"
Emperor Jiaqing slammed his hand on the dragon table, causing the cups to overturn and the tea to splash onto his bright yellow dragon robe, but he was completely unaware.
"If he hadn't acted improperly, giving others an opportunity to take advantage of him, who could have framed him out of thin air?"
The eunuchs standing nearby were so frightened that they trembled and dared not even breathe.
Emperor Jiaqing took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said in a deep voice, "Go, bring Consort Shu in for me."
Consort Shu was already waiting in the side hall. Upon hearing the summons, her heart skipped a beat, knowing that what was coming would eventually come.
She straightened her clothes, forced herself to remain calm, and walked into the main hall. As soon as she entered, she knelt down with a thud and crawled a few steps on her knees: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
Emperor Jiaqing sneered, his gaze sweeping over her like a knife.
"Consort Shu, look at yourself! This is the good son you raised! You and your son have ruined the Hundred Flowers Banquet, creating such a disgraceful mess. Where do you want me to put my face?"
Consort Shu's face turned deathly pale, her body trembled uncontrollably, and tears welled up instantly. She looked aggrieved but dared not defend herself.
"It was my oversight, my poor upbringing. I beg Your Majesty to calm your anger and forgive Prince Jin this time. He was just confused for a moment..."
"Confused?"
Emperor Jiaqing was so angry that he laughed instead.
He pointed at the palace gate, his voice suddenly rising: "Tell him to get back to the Prince of Jin's residence immediately, to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors, and not to step out of the residence without my decree."
Consort Shu felt relieved, knowing that this was the lightest punishment His Majesty could give. She dared not say anything more and could only reply with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty... obeys."
She went out and pulled the persistent Prince Jin away.
If they continue to plead, it might not be as simple as just being confined to their home.
...
The next day at noon.
When Yun Si opened her eyes, she felt like her waist was about to break, her whole body felt like it had been crushed by something, her bones were about to fall apart, and her throat was dry and hoarse.
After she woke up, she lay in bed for a long time.
She didn't even know when it ended last night.
At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind.
Will she die?
Will this man torment me to death?
Died in bed?
That would be so embarrassing.
Yun Si felt like she had survived a disaster.
From then on, she never dared to tease him again, never dared to touch him indiscriminately again, and never dared to doubt him... No.
This isn't just unacceptable, it's perverted.
They're beasts!
Yun Si struggled to get out of bed.
She thought that her body had become very strong after a month or two of conditioning, but she never expected that she would be so vulnerable in front of Qin Ye.
No wonder this man asked earlier if her body was okay.
It turns out, it really isn't possible.
Yun Si rubbed her lower back as she got out of bed to put on her shoes.
As soon as he stepped onto the ground, his legs gave way and he collapsed back into a sitting position.
This made her wonder about her first time with Qin Ye.
After that incident, she didn't feel anything at all.
Last night, the pain was clearly the first time I'd ever experienced it.
So, he didn't actually ruin her reputation back then?
He simply used that incident to marry her into the royal palace.
But she really was drugged.
It seems that Qin Ye gave her the antidote, but he didn't actually take advantage of her. Everything that followed was just a facade he created to mislead people into believing that they were...
If that's the case, Yun Si can't help but suspect that the drug probably wasn't administered by Qin Ye; he's not such a despicable person at all.
Oh my god.
How many misunderstandings still exist between her and Qin Ye?
Last night's experience, though somewhat unbearable for her, made her realize so many things, which made it all worthwhile.
But what Yun Si didn't know was that last night was just the beginning.
There are some things you can endure if you haven't tried them before.
Once you've tasted the sweetness, you can't stop.
"Master, you're awake?"
Lan Xin and Lu Yu, who were waiting outside, heard noises coming from inside the room and knew that Yun Si had woken up. They immediately brought hot water to serve her.
The moment the two entered the room, the way they looked at Yun Si was incredibly ambiguous.
Lan Xin helped Yun Si wash up, while Lu Yu tidied up the messy bed.
Upon seeing the red stain on the bed sheet, she blushed and turned her head, silently telling Lansing, "It's done!"
The two exchanged a glance and exchanged knowing, mischievous smiles.
Yun Si usually doesn't need anyone to help her with washing and grooming, but today she was feeling really unwell, so she let Lan Xin serve her.
Seeing their subtle actions and the mischievous smiles in their eyes, Yun Si coughed lightly and pretended not to notice.
"My lord, His Highness said he will come to have a meal with you when you wake up."
After she was dressed, Lansing reminded her with a smile.
Yun Si suddenly noticed that Lu Yu had some scratches on her wrist, and she immediately frowned and asked, "How did you get that?"
The two laughed it off, saying it was nothing, and that they had accidentally done it themselves.
Judging from their expressions, they didn't seem to have been bullied, so Yun Si didn't investigate further.
She had just arrived at the restaurant entrance when she saw Qin Ye already sitting at the table waiting for her.
Ah Wu stood at the door, her eyes fixed on the inside.
The table was laden with all sorts of delicious food.
Yun Si thought A Wu also wanted to eat, so as she passed by the door, she said, "A Wu, come in and eat with us."
As she went inside, Qin Ye reached out to help her.
Yun Si instinctively shrank back.
Seeing the fear in her eyes, Qin Ye paused for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle softly: "What, am I some kind of monster?"
"..."
Yun Si didn't speak, and silently sat down opposite him.
They are either monsters or beasts, or beasts in human clothing.
On the surface, he appears self-disciplined, aloof, and ascetic.
She only realized last night that it was all an illusion.
fraud!
Qin Ye wasn't angry; on the contrary, he was in a good mood.
He got up and served her a bowl of nourishing soup, then put a few pieces of meat in her bowl: "You're too weak, eat more."
Yun Si: "..."
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ah Wu still standing at the door, not moving.
The atmosphere is a bit off.
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