Dream of the Red Chamber: After being exiled, I went on a killing spree in Liaodong.

Back at the Prince's residence, Jia Yi sat upright in the hall, his brows furrowed.

"No, I have to participate in this poetry gathering."

He narrowed his eyes, a murderous aura lurking beneath.

That silly girl Yingchun, if she really gets bewitched by Crown Prince Chen Yuan's flirtatious words... that would be troublesome.

So they decided to use the Yangzhou "skinny horses" sent by the Emperor Emeritus's lackey.

Smash Crown Prince Chen Yuan's refined and aristocratic exterior to pieces!

At this moment, Crown Prince Chen Yuan, who was still focused on receiving instruction, had no idea that he had already become the target of everyone's criticism.

Wu Sheng wanted to use him to rise through the ranks and gain a noble title;

The retired emperor's henchmen were eager for him to attract the attention of Emperor Yuankang, so they could take the opportunity to stir up trouble.

And what about Jia Yi?

He simply didn't want Yingchun to marry into the Eastern Palace.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time for Prince Chen Yuan to hold a poetry gathering.

Yingchun and her group of women, surrounded by female guards, walked gracefully to the venue.

The entire capital city was abuzz with excitement for this grand event.

The people eagerly awaited the spectacle, hoping to witness a romantic affair and add some excitement to their otherwise dull lives.

The literary elders, meanwhile, were eager to see if any of the young people in this generation had any potential.

Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi arrived early.

The moment they met, they immediately put on a fake smile, then turned away with cold expressions.

They both knew perfectly well that neither of them was there to compose poems or exchange verses.

The eunuchs attending to them on both sides breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Before leaving the palace, Xia Shouzhong made a harsh statement: if these two gentlemen cause trouble, neither of them will be allowed to return unscathed.

The two men were both staring at the courtyard entrance, so things were peaceful, which reassured everyone.

A group of daughters of powerful and wealthy families filed in, and upon seeing the Crown Prince and Prince Liang, their faces flushed and their hearts raced.

What kind of poetry are they looking for here?

What they really care about are these two imperial nobles!

If one could climb to the top of the social ladder, even becoming a concubine would be an incredibly lucky thing, like one's ancestors' graves smoking with good fortune.

Especially Crown Prince Chen Yuan—whose status was the highest and whose future was the brightest.

However, they had long since given up hope of becoming the Crown Princess.

They learned from the palace that the position had already been secretly decided upon for Jia Yingchun, the younger sister of Prince Qin, Jia Yi.

We waited and waited, we hoped and hoped!

Finally, Yingchun and her entourage appeared at the door.

In an instant, both Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi were stunned—

With so many beauties standing together, which one is Jia Yingchun?

The old woman, Wu, who was following behind, was so anxious that she kept giving him meaningful glances.

Crown Prince Chen Yuan then noticed, and following her gaze, he locked onto the person.

Her skin was like solidified cream, her figure was full and graceful.

He nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Prince Liang, Chen Yi, witnessed everything and was shocked—

This person must be Jia Yingchun without a doubt!

Just as he was about to speak, an unexpected event occurred.

Xu Yuan had already spent a lot of money to pull strings and quietly infiltrated the periphery of the poetry gathering.

At a command, four Yangzhou "skinny horses" were swiftly escorted into the arena by assassins.

As soon as the four women entered, their gazes were fixed on Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi like hooks.

Of all the men in the room, these two stood out with their extraordinary bearing and elegant demeanor, clearly of royal blood.

But who is the crown prince? It's hard to tell for the time being.

The four exchanged glances and immediately split into two groups, each launching their own attack.

Their eyes burned with passion, their hearts pounded like drums—

If successful, she would rise to the top in one step and become a noblewoman;

If they were to lose, they would die on the spot, but for people like them whose lives were as insignificant as grass, it would be a quick and painless release.

In the blink of an eye, four slender figures suddenly pounced out and rushed to the two men's side in a flash.

Before Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi could react,

Then they felt a weight on their legs—each of them had been tightly hugged by a woman holding one of their legs!

The female guards accompanying them sprang into action instantly, quickly surrounding Yingchun and the others.

"You lot—"

The eunuch's roar was barely out of his mouth when the next words caught in his throat, and his face turned deathly pale.

"Sir! Why haven't you come looking for us?!"

"You said you'd carry us in! How can you go back on your word?!"

The four women cried out in unison, their sobs and tears streaming down their faces, a heart-wrenching and piercing sound.

The entire room fell silent.

All eyes turned to Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi, their expressions extremely strange.

These four women were frivolous in their behavior and dressed in gaudy clothes. They were clearly not from respectable families and were obviously prostitutes from brothels.

"Tsk tsk, I never expected that the Crown Prince and Prince Liang, these two precious young masters, would be so wild at such a young age!"

"You bet! One with two, brothers even paired up? Are they a group descending to earth to hunt for ladies?"

"Tomorrow, the Imperial Study will probably be overwhelmed by the impeachment memorials from the censors."

……

The young noblemen watching suppressed their laughter, their eyes sweeping back and forth between Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi, as if watching two grand dramas.

These two have always been "other people's children," constantly being mentioned and praised as role models by parents since childhood.

Seeing them fall in this situation firsthand, everyone felt incredibly happy, even more so than if they themselves had become the top scholar in the imperial examinations.

Who would have thought that a refined poetry gathering would turn into a gossip extravaganza, overflowing with juicy gossip and ridiculously juicy tidbits!

The group of wealthy young ladies turned pale, as if their faith had collapsed.

The refined and elegant Crown Prince and Prince Liang are actually entangled with the sluts of Yangzhou?

Yingchun's gaze was slightly cold, her eyes filled with disdain.

The men in the Jia family were all good-for-nothings, and she had long since come to despise such frivolous men.

The scene before her eyes only fueled her inner sneer.

Upon seeing this, Granny Wu's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Princess Yingchun, His Highness the Crown Prince isn't that kind of person! He must have been tricked!"

The first person that flashed through her mind was Consort Wu in the palace—the one who was most eager to have a grandchild.

But a glance at Liang Wang Chen Yi revealed that two jade-like arms were wrapped around his legs, and she was crying out in a delicate voice, making the scene truly undeniable.

Her voice immediately softened: "Princess Yingchun, this... perhaps it's a misunderstanding..."

"Granny, people have already rushed over, and you still call it a misunderstanding?" Yingchun said calmly, her tone not harsh, but every word was piercing.

Tan Chun, who was standing to the side, was quick-witted and immediately understood seven or eight parts of the situation.

The royal family is here to welcome the Spring Festival!

The Crown Prince wanted to marry her, so he specially sent Granny Wu to teach her manners—this nanny of extraordinary status was actually paving the way for the future Empress!

She looked at Yingchun, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.

With a brother like Jia Yi who would protect his sister with his life, and her future husband turning out to be the future emperor...

This life is so good it makes you grit your teeth!

"Who are you? Let go!"

"Don't touch me! Stay away from me!"

Crown Prince Chen Yuan and Prince Liang Chen Yi had ashen faces and throbbing veins on their foreheads.

The four women clung tightly to their legs, weeping bitterly, clinging to them so tightly that they couldn't be shaken off.

They were burning with anxiety—if Jia Yingchun misunderstood, how would they deal with her in the future? How would they pursue her again?

They initially thought the other party was secretly causing trouble, but upon closer inspection, they realized they had both suffered the consequences.

Clearly, someone set a trap, waiting for them to fall into it!

If it weren't for concerns about my image and the fear of being labeled "violent," I would have kicked that person away long ago!