Su Yuting is not one to sit idly by and wait for her fate. She will definitely use everything she can to prevent her from marrying Qin Junhao. Qin Junhao will wake up at the earliest tomorrow. Before he wakes up, what Shen Lixue needs to do is to destroy all of Su Yuting's self-rescue plans.
Shen Lixue sat by the window, separated from Dongfang Heng by a table. The carriage began to move, and the ride was very smooth without any bumps.
As the aroma of tea wafted and steam rose, Dongfang Heng pushed a cup of tea in front of her, glancing casually at the white pet. The little guy was curled up, eyes closed, long ears perked up, lying comfortably in Shen Lixue's arms: "You like white rabbits?"
Shen Lixue looked at the little white rabbit: "This was a gift from Qianlong!" She couldn't refuse, so she brought it out.
Dongfang Heng's sharp gaze sharpened: "At this time of day, a rabbit should be wide awake with its eyes open, but your rabbit has its eyes closed. Is it sick?"
"Probably not. When Qianlong gave it to me, it was lively and energetic. It's probably just tired and resting!" Shen Lixue looked down at the rabbit in her arms. Although its eyes were closed and it was not moving, it did not look sick or weak.
"Let me see!" Dongfang Heng's jade-like fingers grabbed the white rabbit's two long ears and lifted it from Shen Lixue's arms. The white rabbit was startled awake, opened its two beautiful eyes, and looked at Dongfang Heng with some fear. Its little legs kicked wildly, but it could not escape his clutches.
"You can treat rabbits?" Shen Lixue looked at Dongfang Heng with more interest.
"I know a little bit!" Under Shen Lixue's clear and interested gaze, Dongfang Heng held the white rabbit to the window, his sharp eyes fixed on it as if he were examining it carefully. Suddenly, he flipped his hand, and the white ball flew out of the window and was thrown out hard.
"Dongfang Heng, what are you doing?" Shen Lixue shouted angrily, took a few quick steps, and lifted the curtain: "Zimo, stop the car!"
Zi Mo pulled the reins, and the carriage came to a steady stop. Looking at Shen Lixue, who jumped down from the carriage in a hurry, he asked in confusion, "Miss Shen, what happened?"
"White Rabbit has been thrown out of the carriage by Dongfang Heng!" Shen Lixue glared at Dongfang Heng, who had leisurely stepped out of the carriage after lifting the curtain, and walked back quickly. White Rabbit had just been thrown out and was not far away.
"It jumped out on its own, it has nothing to do with me!" Dongfang Heng's righteous defense came from behind. Shen Lixue sneered: "You, the mighty God of War of Azure Flame, can't even keep an eye on a rabbit?"
"I was so focused on checking if it was sick that I overlooked its movements, which is why it crawled into the hole!" Dongfang Heng stepped forward, his voice filled with gritted teeth, as if he were implying something.
"Lies!" Shen Lixue glared at him but didn't say anything. She continued searching for the white rabbit along the way. Everywhere she looked, the roadside was empty, with no sign of the rabbit. Shen Lixue frowned. She had left the rabbit nearby, so how could it not be there?
"Are you really that concerned about the pet Ye Qianlong gave you?" Dongfang Heng stood behind Shen Lixue, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly, a dark glint flashing within them.
“The rabbit belongs to Ye Qianlong. I was planning to return it to him when I went to the post station next time. You lost the white rabbit, how am I supposed to return it?” Shen Lixue turned around and glared at Dongfang Heng. Her usually cold and beautiful eyes were now burning with anger.
“There are many white rabbits for sale on the street. You can buy one and return it to him!” Hearing Shen Lixue’s answer, Dongfang Heng’s heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was immediately relieved, and his mood improved a lot.
"Even if it's a similar white rabbit, it's not the same one as before, so the meaning is different!" Shen Lixue was still furious. Dongfang Heng was really petty, not even letting go of a rabbit.
"When the white rabbit jumped out of the window, the carriage was traveling very smoothly. The little thing wouldn't have been hurt or killed. It ran away after landing, which is why you couldn't find it. Maybe it has already gone back the way it came to the post station to find Ye Qianlong!"
When Dongfang Heng threw the white rabbit, he controlled the force, simply discarding the annoying little thing without killing it.
"I ordered men to search along the streets, and also to check the post station. The white rabbit will be alright!" As the sun set and darkness approached, Dongfang Heng grabbed Shen Lixue's wrist and pulled her into the carriage. "Let's go back to the manor first and finish dealing with today's matters thoroughly!"
Shen Lixue walked out of the alley but did not see any sign of Bai Tu. As it was getting late and the matter was urgent, she could not delay any longer. She could only follow Dongfang Heng's advice and return to the manor to deal with the matter, while letting the guards look for Bai Tu.
However, she sat quietly in the carriage the whole way, ignoring Dongfang Heng.
At the Duke of Wen's residence, Su Yuting alighted from the carriage and hurriedly ran towards the Duke's wife's courtyard. Seeing the small courtyard in the distance, she eagerly called out, "Mother, Mother, Mother..."
"What's wrong?" Lady Wen, who was resting on a recliner, came out to greet Su Yuting when she heard her anxious call. She was supported by her nanny.
"Mother, quickly tell Father to go to the palace and ask the Emperor for a decree to grant me and His Highness the Crown Prince a marriage!" Su Yuting stepped forward and said anxiously and urgently.
Qin Junhao's serious injuries and coma were Heaven's last chance for her. As long as Qingyan issues its imperial decree and she is given the title of Crown Princess of Qingyan, Qin Junhao, with his extraordinary abilities, will not be able to steal the Eastern royal family's wife.
As long as she stays in Qingyan, she will have the opportunity to get rid of Dongfang Hong, and more time to gradually plan her marriage to Dongfang Heng.
"Why the rush?" Lady Wen frowned as she looked at the dark surroundings. "It's almost dark. It's not appropriate to request an imperial decree now!"
"I can't wait until tomorrow, the marriage must be granted today!" Dongfang Hong admires her and will not spread today's events. Dongfang Zhan, as the Prince of Qingyan, also disdains gossiping. As for Shen Lixue, even if she wanted to publicize what happened this afternoon, it would only have an effect tomorrow.
And then there's that arrogant Qin Junhao. She caused his wound to reopen, and he will never let her off the hook. Once he wakes up, he'll expose this to the Emperor, and she'll be branded as the Crown Prince's concubine, ruining her life completely.
"Yuting, has something happened?" The Duchess of Wen's face darkened. Su Yuting was raised by her own hands. No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Judging from her daughter's expression, she knew that something serious had happened.
"This..." Su Yuting hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering, and briefly recounted what happened that afternoon. Before ending, she added, "This scheme was set up by Shen Lixue. She dug a huge trap for me to fall into. I was too careless and that's why I fell for her trick!"
The daughters of the Prime Minister's family are all extraordinary. She has offended Shen Caiyun and Shen Lixue, both of whom hate her intensely. They also have leverage over her. If they join forces to deal with her, she will have little power to resist and will only suffer a crushing defeat.
Lady Wen frowned deeply. Shen Lixue was truly extraordinary. Her daughter could not be defeated by Shen Lixue: "Let's go find your father and have him go to the palace immediately to request an imperial decree!"
Tomorrow, the story of Qin Junhao, Shen Caiyun, and Yuting will be all over the place. If they manage to get the imperial decree to grant them the marriage tonight, Yuting won't have to marry into the Southern Frontier. They can also turn the tables on her, saying that others are slandering her, and use the power of the royal family to stop the spread of rumors.
The Crown Prince is in love with Yu Ting. Their feelings over the years cannot be severed so easily. He must still have some lingering affection for her. Once the imperial decree of marriage is issued, his marriage to Yu Ting is a done deal. Although he may have some reservations, he will not mistreat Yu Ting because she is still a virgin. The mark on her arm is the most important symbol of her innocence. She has not wronged the Crown Prince.
With the royal family's suppression and Yu Ting's clear virginity, who among the people would dare to say that she had any connection with Qin Junhao?
Watching Duke Wen's carriage disappear into the night, Su Yuting breathed a long sigh of relief, gently wiping the cold sweat from her forehead. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Once the imperial decree arrived, her problem would be solved. After this matter was over, she would definitely teach Shen Lixue a lesson, making her wish she were dead.
In the brightly lit living room of the Prime Minister's residence, Shen Minghui's face was gloomy, and his cold gaze was fixed on Shen Lixue: "You said that Caiyun lost her virginity to Qin Junhao, the Crown Prince of Southern Xinjiang?"
"Yes." Shen Lixue nodded: "Although I did not see the process, I saw Sister Caiyun covered in bruises, completely naked, lying next to Crown Prince Qin!"
Shen Yingxue snapped out of her surprise and looked at Shen Lixue with a mocking gaze: "Sister, you are really bold to sneak into the Crown Prince Qin's inner chamber and peep at his private pleasures!"
Shen Caiyun actually lost her virginity, haha, she's unlucky. She's gained a formidable rival. When she comes back, she'll definitely mock her mercilessly. And this Shen Lixue, she's no good either. She'll take this opportunity to teach her a lesson.
"I was taking a walk on the road when I heard Crown Prince Qin let out a painful growl. I was worried that something had happened to someone, so I went into the room. However, Crown Prince Hong and Prince Zhan went in before me. They went straight into the inner room, and I only peeked out from the doorway!" Shen Lixue recounted the events in a calm tone.
Shen Yingxue scoffed disdainfully: "Sister, your lie is full of holes. How could someone who has just entered their boudoir be moaning in pain!"
"That's because the Crown Prince Qin's heart meridian wound was ruptured by the shock. The wound hurts, so of course his roar is painful!" Shen Lixue glanced at Shen Yingxue, looking at her as if she didn't know the truth and was judging others by her own petty standards.
“You…” Shen Yingxue stared at Shen Lixue, gritting her teeth.
"Li Xue, do you mean that the Crown Prince and Prince Zhan both know that Caiyun lost her virginity to the Crown Prince?" Shen Minghui asked in a low voice, his eyelids darkening.
"Not only Caiyun, but Miss Su also almost lost her virginity to Crown Prince Qin!" Shen Lixue looked at the dark night sky: "Miss Su had intimate relations with Crown Prince Qin, so she is considered to be his woman. If nothing unexpected happens, Duke Wen is already on his way to the palace by carriage to ask the Emperor to do justice for Miss Su!"