Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

As a concubine, Ying Hengzhi certainly couldn't live in a nice courtyard.

Qingzhuyuan is quiet and elegant, but its charm lies in its remoteness and small size.

But it's enough for a concubine to live in.

Ying Hengzhi looked sadly at the small courtyard that was just a few steps away. There were three or five bamboo trees planted next to the gate and a few wildflowers in the corner of the wall.

This courtyard wasn't even half the size of her Tinglan Garden.

She couldn't help but think of her courtyard in the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, a place of beautiful scenery with fragrant orchids and irises on the banks.

Although it was later emptied by Shangguan Tang and appeared desolate and dilapidated, it was still a large place.

Unlike now, the cramped space made her heart feel cramped as well, leaving only the world in front of her.

A voice echoed in Ying Hengzhi's mind once again.

This is not the life she should be living.

But what kind of life should she lead?

A sharp pain shot through my head, as if something was about to burst out.

"what!"

She clutched her head, large beads of cold sweat sliding down her forehead, her vision went black, and she collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

When the Second Prince came with Cuiyu, he saw Ying Hengzhi faint on the ground, her face pale.

She looked like she was about to break apart.

The Second Prince still had feelings for Ying Hengzhi. Seeing her like this, his expression changed, and he lost all interest in anything else. He quickly stepped forward and picked her up.

Ying Hengzhi remained unconscious, and the Second Prince summoned the imperial physician.

"This concubine is exhausted from recent grief and her mental state is deteriorating. She will be fine after a good night's sleep and a change of mood."

The physician prescribed several doses of medicine and ordered Cuiyu to brew them.

"I prescribed a few remedies to calm the mind. Give them to this concubine to drink, and she'll be fine if she takes good care of herself."

The night was quiet. The Second Prince stood guard by Ying Hengzhi's bedside, his eyes filled with heartache.

In another courtyard called Yuhuan Pavilion, Ying Linglong sat on the bed, her face equally pale, as if she were about to break.

"Xuan'er, go see if the Second Prince has come yet." Duan Linglong's voice was weak and helpless.

Overnight, her entire family was imprisoned, and although she was lucky enough to escape from the prison, she went from being the Crown Prince's concubine to a maidservant.

Thinking of this, Duan Linglong couldn't help but shed tears.

Before long, Xuan'er returned, looking troubled.

Xuan'er was a maid she had just acquired after entering the manor; she hadn't brought any of her previous maids with her.

Jiao'e, in particular, was put to death by her mother after returning from the Empress's palace.

She glanced at Xuan'er; Xuan'er was slender, with fair skin and delicate features.

In the past, her mother would never have allowed her to have such a beautiful maidservant by her side.

But even if Mother guarded against the maids around her, she still couldn't guard against Father's eighteen concubines outside, could she?

A bitter smile crept across Duan Linglong's lips.

"Xuan'er, just tell me what's going on."

Duan Linglong said.

Xuan'er said, "Reporting to this concubine, I just inquired and learned that His Highness the Second Prince went to serve this concubine."

Duan Linglong remained silent.

A bitter smile crept across her lips. Previously, she had harbored hatred towards Ying Yufu because Ying Yufu was the Second Prince's fiancée.

She hated that she was occupying the position of Ze's brother's fiancée.

But she later learned that her brother Ze actually had someone else in his heart.

Ying Hengzhi, she is the one who truly captured Ze-gege's heart.

Duan Linglong coughed lightly and said, "Xuan'er, let's tidy up and rest."

Xuan'er hesitated before replying, "Yes."

At Qingzhu Courtyard, Ying Hengzhi had a long dream.

In the dream, Ying Yufu and Shangguan Tang did not move their dowry away. They stayed obediently in the mansion, allowing the whole family to take and drink their blood.

Ying Yufu did not break off her engagement with the Second Prince. Shangguan Cheng and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion were wiped out one after another, and Shangguan Tang also passed away in the end.

Ying Yufu was unwilling to become a concubine, but in the end she still became a concubine of the Second Prince.

She lives in this Green Bamboo Courtyard.

She was tortured and humiliated by her, and in the end, she was sent to a brothel where she died.

And as the second prince became emperor, she also became the most honored empress.

Despite not being disliked by His Majesty, the Marquis of Weiyuan's family also rose rapidly in rank.

Everything was fine at first.

But one day, a wicked boy suddenly appeared.

His sorcery was unparalleled. At such a young age, he not only cruelly murdered Master Xuanjing, but also instantly killed all the experts of the Southern Barbarian royal family.

He arrived in Beixuan as the Grand Preceptor of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, stirring up a storm.

Immediately afterwards, Dongchen and Xilin forcefully entered the country, with Dongchen's golden-armored army and Xilin's black iron army heading straight for the Northern Xuan Imperial City.

Specifically, the Ying family, the Duan family, the Cheng family, and all those involved in the destruction of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the Hai family, and the Crown Prince were all killed.

In particular, they imprisoned her and the new emperor for a full forty-nine days and tortured them to death.

Those long and agonizing forty-nine days were a living hell. She cried out to heaven and earth in vain, and even her auxiliary system went into hibernation due to the terrifying treatment she received from those people.

Ying Hengzhi trembled all over while unconscious, tears streaming down her face.

"No, no, kill me! Please kill me!"

She desperately wanted to die.

When the second prince heard her voice and saw that she seemed to be in extreme fear and pain in her dream, he couldn't help but gently shake her body.

"Zhi'er, Zhi'er, wake up quickly."

Ying Hengzhi suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes filled with fear.

"His Majesty!"

She saw the Second Prince standing right in front of her and instinctively called out to him.

The second prince was stunned for a moment, then his face turned pale with shock.

He jumped up in shock, staring incredulously at the woman on the bed.

"Zhi'er, what nonsense are you talking about?"

The second prince looked around in a panic.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the room.

Ying Hengzhi sat up and immediately threw herself into the Second Prince's arms.

"Your Majesty... Your Highness!"

The second prince froze. "Zhi'er, did you just have a nightmare? What...did you dream about?"

"No, that's not a dream, it's real."

Ying Hengzhi shook her head, her tears wetting the Second Prince's clothes.

"In the world of dreams, everything is different from now, Your Highness. In the world of dreams, Fu'er was not betrothed to the Crown Prince, and Shangguan Tang did not get a divorce."

But now, everything has changed.

The second prince's expression also changed.

"Zhi'er, are you saying that Fu'er is a variable, and because of her lack of cooperation, it might ultimately prevent me from becoming..."

"Yes, Your Highness," Ying Hengzhi replied.

"We must get everything back on track."

"You should rest well, I understand," the Second Prince gently comforted Ying Hengzhi.

"You should get some rest first. I'll come see you again tomorrow."

The second prince then walked out.

"Your Highness, my mother has been imprisoned in the Dali Temple. Please save her; she is pregnant."

Ying Hengzhi quickly replied.

The second prince turned and glanced at her, then said, "Alright."

After saying that, the second prince left.

Dali Temple, prison cells.

Liu Xueyan was imprisoned here. She sat in the dark, damp cell that reeked of blood, feeling nauseous.

But she had already vomited all she could.

Fear and unease, mixed with her discomfort and nausea at the place, made every breath she took incredibly painful and difficult.

Just then, she faintly heard the angry questioning voice of a man outside.

"Why won't you let me in? I want to go in, don't stop me!"

Ying Nanyao was yelling at the jailer.

Suddenly, the fierce-looking jailers softened their expressions and looked in the direction behind him.

"Greetings to Lord Feng, Lord Shangguan, Madam, and Miss!"

The jailer bowed respectfully.

Ying Nanyao turned his head and saw Feng Hou, Shangguan Cheng, Shangguan Tang, and Ying Yufu walking towards him.

Ying Nanyao's eyes widened, and he hurriedly shouted, "Shangguan Tang, Shangguan Tang, what are you doing here? What do you want to do to Yan'er?"