She refused to marry.

Su Wanwan watched the group leave.

Someone behind her relayed a message, "Second Miss, our manager wants to settle the bill, saying there's a mistake and he wants you to go check the accounts."

"Okay." Su Wanwan followed the person through the crowd. Just as she turned the corner, she suddenly smelled a pungent odor.

The next moment, he lost consciousness.

I don't know how long I've been asleep.

"She's awake," a woman's voice came from beside him. "Quickly, summon His Highness the Crown Prince."

Su Wanwan frowned and slowly opened her eyes, seeing the dragon-embracing pillar standing in front of her.

The roof ceiling is decorated with lotus scroll patterns, and an octagonal glazed palace lantern hangs in the center, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime as the light and shadows shift.

A sidelong glance.

The first thing that catches the eye is a misty white fog.

Steam rose from the three-foot-square white marble bathtub in front of them, and a thin layer of flower petals floated on the surface.

The bottom of the pool is paved with green jade bricks, the brick patterns of which are carved into lotus flower shapes.

The entire bathhouse was about two zhang square, with bronze mirrors embedded in the four walls. The mirrors were blurred by water vapor, so nothing could be seen.

She had a bad feeling.

Such a luxurious place is only for royalty.

Lord Fengchen would never mock her like this.

Could it be the Crown Prince?

She broke out in a cold sweat.

He hurriedly looked at the only palace maid at the door, "Come here."

The woman walked over timidly.

"Is this the Eastern Palace?"

The woman nodded.

Su Wanwan hurriedly removed her bracelet and other belongings. "Please inform Lord Fengchen that he must be in the palace right now. Tell him that Miss Su is in the East Palace. If you can get out, I will definitely, definitely give you ten thousand taels of silver, okay?"

The palace maid's voice was weak, "Good sister, I'm not even as good as an animal in this palace. Let alone help you, I can't even save myself."

Su Wanwan slumped down, "The Crown Prince won't let me off the hook. This time, I probably won't be able to leave here."

"Is Miss Su on good terms with Lord Fengchen?" a palace maid asked in a low voice.

"I saved his life." Su Wanwan stood up, her body swaying.

The palace maid hurriedly helped her up, "Miss, the Crown Prince bringing you here must not be a good thing. You should leave first."

"Okay." Su Wanwan mustered all her strength and walked forward.

The girl stopped her, her eyes pitiful, and handed her a hairpin, saying, "Miss, you've misunderstood. It's this." She then gently tapped it on her chest.

Su Wanwan's heart tightened, and she slowly took the hairpin. "Isn't there any other way?"

"Rather than be humiliated, I would rather die. If it weren't for my younger brother at home, I would never still be alive in front of you, Miss." The palace maid finished speaking and sobbed softly.

Su Wanwan then noticed that the girl had bruises all over her neck and arms.

"Miss, none of the girls who come here leave normally. I was only allowed to stay because I was obedient, but I really don't want to see them anymore. You should go first." After saying that, she knelt down and kowtowed.

Su Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then heard footsteps outside.

The palace maid hurriedly got up, quickly wiped away her tears, and walked to the door. "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Awake?" The Crown Prince, dressed in a python robe, approached, smiling as he gazed at her. "Miss Su, it's been a long time."

Su Wanwan dared not bow, but forced herself to lean against a pillar and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

The Crown Prince took a step closer, scrutinizing him closely. "What magic do you possess that has captivated the Crown Prince, and now even Prince Fengchen sleeps in your bed every day?"

Su Wanwan raised her eyes, "Your Highness misunderstands. Feng Chenjun is only concerned about the Su family's score."

"Miss Su is cunning. First, she tricked me and ransacked the Princess's residence. Now she is still audacious. I want to see what kind of courage Miss Su is hiding here." The Crown Prince pointed to her chest and then hugged her in his arms.

"Hmm... Her figure is supple, and upon closer inspection, she is indeed quite attractive. Her skin feels softer than that of the women in Tianxiang Pool."

Su Wanwan tried to struggle, but she had no strength at all.

The prince lifted the hem of her dress, inhaled her scent, and murmured passionately, "Scented..."

"Don't touch me, Feng Chenjun won't let you get away with this." Su Wanwan glared.

"Lord Fengchen... Hmph, he'll be here soon." After saying this, the Crown Prince loosened his belt and threw it aside, then took off his outer robe, preparing to begin admiring the beauty.

"The greatest blow he suffered in his life was his deceased sister. I suppose you are the second. Alas, you two are truly destined to be here, serving me." After saying this, the Crown Prince was about to kiss her.

Su Wanwan endured her nausea and let him hold her. The next moment, she took the hairpin and stabbed it directly into the prince's back.

"How dare you!!!" The prince felt a sharp pain in his back and, enraged, slapped the woman to the ground.

Su Wanwan felt dizzy and lightheaded; she had been too weak to use her hands properly earlier.

If the medicine is even slightly less effective, we will surely perish together.

"How dare you lay a hand on me!" The prince kicked her in the stomach.

She was in so much pain she couldn't breathe.

Upon seeing this, the female official at the gate said, "Someone come here! The Crown Prince has been assassinated. Apply medicine to the Crown Prince."

"Shut up!" the Crown Prince roared, stepping aside and drawing his sword. "You scourge should have been eliminated long ago. It's a pity that Prince Fengchen protected you too well, and then that dog of a prince appeared. Now who will save you? Hahaha..."

Having said that, he thrust his sword towards the woman's thigh meridian.

Su Wanwan closed her eyes in fear, the face of Feng Chenjun appearing in her mind, her heart aching.

Goodbye, Lord Fengchen.

A loud "bang" came from the doorway.

Then came the clanging of swords.

Su Wanwan opened her eyes in fright.

Feng Chenjun thrust his sword into the Crown Prince's right shoulder, followed by a palm strike that sent the Crown Prince crashing into the dragon pillar and losing consciousness.

The people at the door were terrified and hurriedly called for help.

"Little fox." Xiao Xuanjing dropped his sword, picked up the woman, and frowned with heartache. "It's alright, I'm late, my husband is late."

Su Wanwan reached out and touched Feng Chenjun's face, her heart filled with emotion, "Your Majesty, I've missed you..."

Xiao Xuanjing's eyes stung with tears. As they walked, he kissed her forehead. "Let's go. I won't let you be frightened again."

Reaching the door, Su Wanwan pressed her hand against Feng Chenjun's chest. "She's a witness. Take her away and make sure she's well taken care of. Afterwards, you can release her from the palace, okay?"

"Alright." Xiao Xuanjing lowered his eyes and glanced to the side. "You, come with me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Miss." The palace maid knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.

The imperial guards outside the gate had already been on alert upon hearing the commotion, waiting for Feng Chenjun to make things difficult for the Crown Prince. Now, the sound of swords clashing could be heard inside, indicating that the Crown Prince and Feng Chenjun had likely already clashed.

"Guards! Seize him!" The guard of the Eastern Palace drew his sword.

"Who dares!" Jian Qingshan stood outside the East Palace.

"Take him down!" The guard's veins bulged. Today, the Crown Prince had ordered that Feng Chenjun be captured at all costs.