The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 38 Slandering Her Innocence!

"Yu Rong, can't you see it yet?" Qing Shan said angrily, "Princess Zhaoming only bullies you again and again because she sees you as soft-hearted and easy to talk to!"

The sticky, cold dampness felt like it was rubbing against Jiang Jinshuang's skin, leaving an uncomfortable sensation.

Jiang Jinshuang took a step forward, getting closer to Xia Yurong.

Qing Shan stood in front of Xia Yurong, and blocked Jiang Jinshuang with one hand: "What is Your Highness trying to do?"

Jiang Jinshuang didn't even look at Qing Shan; her gaze was fixed on Xia Yurong.

Xia Yurong was forced to take several steps back. Seeing this, Qing Shan opened her mouth as if to say something.

The next second, Jiang Jinshuang's hand grasped Qing Shan's arm that was blocking her way.

Qing Shan came from a military family and had a habit of practicing martial arts since childhood. However, when Jiang Jinshuang placed her hand on her arm, she felt as if she were bound by some iron, unable to move at all!

She stared wide-eyed at Jiang Jinshuang in disbelief!
—How could a woman who grew up in the inner palace have such strength?!
Without a second thought, Jiang Jinshuang pulled Qing Shan aside and then placed her hand on Xia Yurong's shoulder.

"I didn't push you just now."

As Jiang Jinshuang spoke, she used force and pushed Xia Yurong to the ground!
This time, Xia Yurong fell much harder than before!
She was still a little dazed when she was pushed to the ground, and looked straight up at Jiang Jinshuang.

Jiang Jinshuang glanced down at Xia Yurong on the ground. Qing Shan came to her senses and hurriedly turned around to help Xia Yurong up.

“This time, it was I who pushed it.”

After saying that, Jiang Jinshuang snorted coldly and left her seat.

Watching Jiang Jinshuang's departing figure, a strange emotion flashed in Xia Yurong's eyes.
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Not long after Jiang Jinshuang left her seat, a woman dressed as a maid approached her.

"Your Highness, His Majesty noticed that your clothes were wet and asked me to take you to change."

Jiang Jinshuang's light blue robe was stained with wine, a large, conspicuous stain.

She frowned: "Father?"

The maid nodded: "Yes, Your Highness, please come with me."

As she spoke, the maid walked ahead, leading Jiang Jinshuang to a secluded and quiet place.

They stopped in a side hall.

"Your Highness, there are clean clothes inside. Please go in and change."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded, dusted off her skirt, and asked casually, "Is Father still using the health-preserving ointment?"

The maid paused for a moment, then forced a smile and said, "It's Your Highness. His Majesty just used it recently."

As she spoke, she stepped aside, saying, "Your Highness, please go in."

Jiang Jinshuang scoffed coldly: "Fine."

The moment their feet stepped into the side hall, the outer door was locked!
Jiang Jinshuang turned around in a panic and pounded on the door: "Who are you?! What do you want?! Release me at once!"

Two women's voices came from outside the door: "I'm going to find someone. You stay here and keep watch, don't let her go out!"

"it is good!"

Jiang Jinshuang continued banging on the door: "How dare you! Do you know who I am?! I will kill you all!"

There was no sound from outside the door.

Just as Jiang Jinshuang was pondering what they should do next, a bamboo tube was inserted into the window frame of the room.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Jinshuang quickly took a few steps back, stood in the farthest corner, and covered her mouth and nose.

After inhaling a small amount of sleeping powder, Jiang Jinshuang's eyes darted around, and she instantly realized what was happening.

—It's an aphrodisiac.

Jiang Jinshuang's eyes turned cold.

Jiang Jinshuang had her suspicions from the moment she saw the maid. If it was a coincidence that her clothes were wet, then the maid's appearance was far too timely.

After asking the maid a question, Jiang Jinshuang realized that she was not His Majesty's maid.

Even if Xia Yurong was very successful in the palace, she could not possibly extend her influence that far.

It was already quite clear who else in the palace wanted to harm her.

—Her beloved brother, Jiang Biechen.

Jiang Jinshuang had long sensed something was wrong, but she refused to give up. Whether it was three years ago or three years later, Jiang Jinshuang could hardly believe that her former doting and indulgent elder brother, the Crown Prince, would go to such lengths for a tiger tally that wasn't even on her.

Jiang Jinshuang knew that Jiang Biechen was reminding her that he could destroy anything that belonged to her at any time.

Pei Du was like this three years ago, and she herself is like this three years later.

Even if she never showed her talent for governing the world again, even if she pretended to be willful, mediocre and incompetent, and acted as a domineering princess in the inner courtyard of the capital.

Jiang Biechen still didn't believe her.

Jiang Jinshuang gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Who would believe someone as bad as her?

Jiang Jinshuang gently exhaled a breath of stale air, calmed her mind, and composed herself.

The aphrodisiac scent was all-pervasive; even though she was covering her mouth and nose, it was only a matter of time before the medicine took effect.

Jiang Jinshuang glanced at the door, which was locked. Based on her understanding of Jiang Biechen, she guessed he would just let any man in.

He can bring people to "catch them in the act" afterwards.

At that time, Princess Zhaoming's already poor reputation will become even more tarnished, and His Majesty will despise her even more.

He wanted to trample her into the mud.

It was a dirty and simple method, but it must be said that in this palace, such methods would ensure that she would never be able to rise again.

Looking around, Jiang Jinshuang pulled out the silver hairpin from her hair and twirled it in her hand.

Once someone comes in, she will seize the opportunity to kidnap them and take them out, then lead them to cause a scene at the palace banquet.

— Jiang Biechen needs to be taught a lesson.

"Who is it!?"

A short while later, the maid guarding the door cried out in surprise, and then fell silent.

Jiang Jinshuang twitched her ears and gripped the silver hairpin in her hand tightly.

She heard the sound of a key turning in the lock.

Jiang Jinshuang quietly approached the entrance hall and held her breath.

With a loud bang, the door opened!

Jiang Jinshuang gripped the silver hairpin and thrust it at the approaching person!

But the moment she saw the person's face clearly, she quickly withdrew her strength and frowned.

"Pei Du?"

Inside the doorway, the man's expression was indifferent and aloof, his dark red robe reflecting a jade-like luster.

He stood there against the light, a breeze blowing through his clothes, carrying a faint scent of sandalwood.

Belatedly, Jiang Jinshuang felt a slight burning sensation at the base of her tongue.

The man's gaze was cold, and he merely glanced at him indifferently, his emotions unreadable.

Jiang Jinshuang's gaze passed through Pei Du and landed outside the door.

Jingmo, with his head down, dragged the unconscious maid inside.

"My lord, let's leave here first." Jingmo's voice was slightly lower.

Without saying a word, Pei Du grabbed Jiang Jinshuang's wrist and left the side hall.

The cool spring breeze did not dispel the heat on Jiang Jinshuang's tongue; instead, the wrist held by Pei Du felt as if it were being burned.

She squinted, looking at the broad, upright back of the man in front of her, feeling her thoughts in disarray.

"pat-"

When Jiang Jinshuang came to her senses, the man in front of her had already led her to another side hall.

He closed the door and looked at her with a cold gaze.

(End of this chapter)