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

Before they could finish speaking, all four of them burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

The ladies watching nearby felt sorry for her and took out their handkerchiefs to wipe away their tears.

His gaze toward Crown Prince Chen Yuan was now filled with disdain.

Deceiving a girl to prove her innocence is the act of a beast!

The crown prince was so angry his face turned green, and his mouth was agape enough to fit an egg.

"You're talking nonsense! When have I ever seen you? What bodies do you have to claim?"

There's a limit to making baseless accusations!

The words had barely left his mouth—

"Snapped!"

A resounding slap landed right across his face!

It was Jia Yi who made the move, delivering a clean and powerful backhand slap!

[Ding! The host slapped the Crown Prince in public, gaining 10,000 musketeers (without fire)!]

Jia Yi's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

How about... a few more taps? More rewards, please?

The crown prince was beaten to the ground. When he looked up and saw Jia Yi's cold eyes, he was so frightened that he scrambled to hide behind the eunuch, trembling with fear.

His face was swollen like a steamed bun; another blow and he'd probably die on the spot.

Prince Liang, Chen Yi, watched with a broad smile, thoroughly enjoying himself!

"Your Highness! We can't fight anymore!" Wu Sheng quickly stopped Jia Yi.

The Crown Prince's health is too fragile to withstand much physical exertion; if he were to fall seriously ill, it would be a real problem.

"Hmm," Jia Yi said in a low voice, "Things happened unexpectedly today, I'll make it up to you another day."

Mr. Wu nodded in agreement.

Actually, he was secretly delighted—the Crown Prince's grateful look just now wasn't blind; he had saved his life!

"Guards!" Jia Yi ordered, "Bring the Crown Prince, and that...Prince Liang!"

He almost forgot about the person who was faking illness.

Without a word, the guards expressionlessly lifted the two men up and moved swiftly.

"You guys go back first." Jia Yi turned to Yingchun and her group, his tone light and cheerful. "You didn't have enough fun today, so next time I'll personally take you out for a stroll."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Only Granny Wu stood there, utterly exhausted.

It's over, it's over...

The marriage between the Crown Prince and Princess Yingchun is probably doomed to fail.

In the eyes of the King of Qin, the Crown Prince is now a complete scumbag!

"What are you all standing there for?" Jia Yi glanced at the eunuchs who were standing there dumbfounded. "Take these four young ladies with you and come to the palace with me!"

The four thin horses' eyes lit up when they heard they could enter the palace.

Wealth and glory are right before my eyes, beckoning me!

Without being urged, the four of them followed Jia Yi's footsteps on their own, their steps light and quick as if they were flying.

With the prince taken away, the poetry gathering naturally came to an end.

The crowd scattered like birds and beasts.

The entire capital city was only just beginning to bustle with activity.

The gossip that the people love most is here—

The crown prince secretly kept four beauties, but when the truth came out, he was slapped in public by the King of Qin!

This melon is big and explosive enough to keep you entertained for a month!

Xu Yuan and the others were even more amazed!

I thought this matter would be suppressed by Emperor Yuankang and kept quiet.

Unexpectedly, Jia Yi appeared out of nowhere, acting swiftly and decisively, giving the emperor no time to react.

Now half of Beijing is talking about it, and it can't be covered up!

"Hahaha!" Xu Yuan laughed loudly, "Now let's see if His Majesty still has time to keep an eye on us!"

"After raising him for so many years, the Crown Prince has actually caused such a scandal. The palace must be in complete chaos by now!"

Xu Yuan and his companions burst into laughter, their faces full of mockery.

at this time.

Emperor Yuankang and the Empress were sitting in Kunning Palace, waiting for good news from Crown Prince Chen Yuan's poetry gathering.

The Empress, however, was already restless, pacing back and forth in the hall, her fingertips icy cold.

Suddenly, Xia Shouzhong stumbled in, scrambling and rolling, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty the Empress! Something terrible has happened—the Crown Prince is in trouble!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, and the expressions of Emperor Yuankang and the Empress changed drastically.

"What's wrong with the Crown Prince?!" Emperor Yuankang suddenly stood up, his voice tense.

The Crown Prince should be presiding over the poetry gathering at Qionglin Garden right now. Could it be... that something went wrong with the poetry gathering?

Could it be... that this will affect the Crown Prince's marriage to Yingchun?!

"An urgent report has just arrived from the poetry gathering: four women have rushed towards the Crown Prince in public, crying and accusing him of taking liberties with them and robbing them of their innocence!"

Emperor Yuankang and the Empress exchanged a glance, their hearts pounding.

"Has the Crown Prince left the palace recently?" Emperor Yuankang asked in a low voice, his tone trembling slightly.

He also secretly frequented brothels when he was young. Could it be that... the Crown Prince has followed in his footsteps?

They were recognized and now they've come to demand an explanation?

"Your Majesty...I was unaware of this." The Empress shook her head, her face pale.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, the most crucial thing is—the Prince of Qin is also present!"

Xia Shouzhong gritted his teeth and continued, "The King of Qin was furious on the spot, and in a fit of rage, he slapped the Crown Prince across the face!"

"What?!"

The Empress jumped to her feet, trembling all over: "Jia Yi actually dared to lay a hand on me?! Does he even know who he's hitting?! That's the Crown Prince! One slap, and his face would be smashed to pieces!!"

"Your Majesty... the Crown Prince's face... is so swollen it's unrecognizable."

Xia Shouzhong replied in a low voice, his eyes darting away.

"Never mind whether your face is swollen or not!" Emperor Yuankang interrupted sharply. "What is Jia Yi's attitude now?!"

"The King of Qin said... the Crown Prince is Chen Shiyou," Xia Shouzhong said in a low voice.

After he finished speaking, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

Emperor Yuankang's eyes widened, his chest heaved violently, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"That damned bastard! When he gets back, I'll hang him on the Chengtian Gate and whip him half to death!"

He squandered the opportunity that I presented myself!

So stupid it's beyond redemption!

A pall of gloom hung over Kunning Palace, while the Emperor Emeritus was beaming with joy.

"Hahaha! I never expected the Crown Prince to be so carefree and pleasure-seeking!"

"Four women in one go, wow, this is going to be interesting!"

The retired emperor leaned back on the soft couch, grinning from ear to ear.

If he had known that the Crown Prince would make such a fool of himself, why would he have sent Dai Quan to the inner palace to reveal the true purpose of the poetry gathering?

That's completely unnecessary!

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin has personally escorted the Crown Prince and the Prince of Liang into the palace."

Seeing that the Emperor Emeritus was in a good mood, Dai Quan quickly chimed in, "Those four women were also brought into the palace."

"Hahaha! Brilliant!"

The retired emperor narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "Dai Quan, you have people keep an eye on things, don't miss a single thing—report it all to me later, word for word!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will arrange the necessary personnel immediately!"

Dai Quan bowed and withdrew.

Inside the Imperial Study.

Upon hearing that Jia Yi had personally escorted the group, Emperor Yuankang immediately ordered Xia Shouzhong to bring them inside.

"Jia Yi, what do you mean by this?!" Emperor Yuankang questioned in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, I have something to tell you," Jia Yi said sternly. "Your character, the Crown Prince, has gone astray. If you are not disciplined, you will cause a great disaster sooner or later!"

The Crown Prince Chen Yuan, standing behind him, felt as if his heart was being torn apart, and he wanted to cry but had no tears.

Why doesn't anyone believe me?!

I am more wronged than Dou E!

"Don't be afraid! Hang in there!"

"We were just one step away from turning the tide!"

"Yes! We'll soon be able to turn the tables and take control!"

……

The four Yangzhou "skinny horses" following behind supported each other and encouraged each other in hushed tones.