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Lake Heart Pavilion.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Jiang Heng embraced the pitiful Lin Wan'er.

"Wan'er, it's all my fault."

So much has happened lately, and I've suffered many setbacks, which is why I've neglected you.

He couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Before coming here, he even had doubts about Lin Wan'er, wondering why the Fifth Prince caught them red-handed when they met.

Then I thought about it again. Lin Wan'er was deeply in love with him, and even sacrificed her chastity to marry Xiao Lie.

The purpose was to coordinate with him from the inside out.

How could he have developed a grudge against her?

"Wan'er, after we get rid of the Xiao family, I will ask my father for permission to make you my concubine."

Just as Jiang Heng was about to kiss her, Lin Wan'er pushed him away, hurt and angry.

She looked at him in disbelief and asked in astonishment, "Why a concubine? We love each other, and I've done so much for you, yet you won't marry me as your principal wife?"

"What's the difference between a concubine and a secondary wife?"

Jiang Heng hurriedly pulled her, wanting to explain things to her properly.

Unexpectedly, he lost control of his strength and tore off one of Lin Wan'er's shoulders.

It was a case of mutual affection; who could resist such temptation?

He pulled Lin Wan'er into his arms, preparing to kiss her.

"What are you doing?" Xiao Lie's voice rang out from afar, urgent and angry.

Princess Yuhua, walking beside Xiao Lie, could see it clearly as well.

She couldn't help but look at Xiao Lie with concern.

Previously, the scandal of Lin Wan'er's affair with Jiang Heng caused a great uproar.

Even she, who was not in the capital at the time, had heard about it.

"Xiao Lie, she, they..." Princess Yuhua was at a loss for words, after all, no man would want others to tell him directly that he had been cuckolded again.

While feeling sorry for him and worried about him, Lin Wan'er hurriedly straightened her disheveled clothes.

She took a step forward, frantically trying to defend herself, "It's not what you see..."

Princess Yuhua was indignant on Xiao Lie's behalf, and all of them had seen it.

Lin Wan'er committed theft but refused to admit it.

This disgusting behavior is truly despicable.

"Xiao Lie, when you get back, divorce her." Princess Yuhua glared at Lin Wan'er fiercely, then glanced at Xiao Lie.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Lie seemed to have suffered a severe blow, standing there with a vacant look in his eyes.

"Xiao Lie?"

Princess Yuhua felt a pang of panic. He had previously suffered a serious illness, and the imperial physician had examined him and said that he was likely to die young.

His body hadn't fully recovered, and before she could think any further, she noticed that Xiao Lie's expression was also off.

Seeing that the situation was just right, Xiao Lie suddenly raised his hand and gripped his chest tightly.

Then he freed up one hand, pointed at Jiang Heng, and then pointed at Lin Wan'er.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he wanted to curse them, but when he opened his mouth, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

His entire body fell backward, crashing straight to the ground.

If Sixteen hadn't caught him in time, he probably would have fallen to the ground.

Princess Yuhua panicked; she was so frightened that tears streamed down her face.

"Xiao Lie, don't die, you can't die."

Sixteen supported him, crying out in anguish, "Your Highness, poor Your Highness! Is there no imperial physician? Who will save our Your Highness?"

"Our young master caught Lin Wan'er having an affair with the Third Prince and was so angry that he vomited blood."

Princess Yuhua's residence was surrounded by wealthy and noble families.

There are over a thousand servants working in these mansions alone.

One mouth tells ten mouths, and it spreads like wildfire.

Seeing the shocking sight of blood splattered on Xiao Lie's white outer robe, the crowd couldn't help but gossip about Jiang Heng and Lin Wan'er, who were fleeing in panic.

"Young Master Xiao is so tragic. He went to great lengths to marry Lin Wan'er, only to be cheated on twice."

"What a misfortune for the family! Judging from the state of Young Master Xiao, he probably won't survive."

"Could he really have died of anger?"

Amidst the chatter of the crowd, Princess Yuhua had already ordered her servants to come over.

With the combined efforts of several people, they managed to lift Xiao Lie onto the carriage.

Even after returning to his residence, it took several people to carry him inside.

Princess Yuhua naturally accompanied him into his room.

"Young Master, there's no need to pretend anymore." Sixteen closed all the doors and windows tightly, and there were guards in the courtyard before telling Xiao Lie to open his eyes.

Xiao Lie sat up, acting as if nothing had happened.

Princess Yuhua was both angry and delighted.

She was furious that he hadn't told her anything, which almost scared her to death.

The good news is that he's fine; he was just faking it.

"I scared you." Xiao Lie had no choice. "To make the act more convincing, I had to keep it from you as well."

It was just a false alarm, and Princess Yuhua didn't hold it against him.

She was by the Empress Dowager's side and possessed a keen and insightful mind; she immediately understood what was going on.

"Was their 'affair' caught by you this time a carefully orchestrated scheme?"

"Yes." Xiao Lie still needed her help, so he couldn't hide it from her.

Sixteen came over, prepared a new outfit for him, and quickly helped him change.

Then another person quietly entered, changed into Xiao Lie's undergarments, and lay down on the bed.

"I don't have time to explain too much to you." Xiao Lie looked at her solemnly. "Today, you and I witnessed Lin Wan'er and Jiang Heng being all lovey-dovey. I was so angry that I vomited blood and my old illness flared up. I need to rest."

"Old He is keeping me alive with his medication, so I have to close my doors to visitors."

Princess Yuhua listened to him quietly, patiently refraining from interrupting.

"You have to help me, help me make a trip to the palace every day."

Princess Yuhua is a witness, so it would be more convincing for her to step forward and ask the emperor for an explanation on his behalf.

After Xiao Lie finished speaking, he waited quietly for her response.

Princess Yuhua understood. "You asked me to deliver a letter for you, but the contents of your letter are all accusations against the Third Prince, and you want the Emperor to deal with the Third Prince to appease your anger."

Why do you assume I will definitely help you?

All she cared about was what he was doing, having found a body double and disguised himself.

She wouldn't agree if it was too risky.

Xiao Lie didn't have time to say much to her, "I will return safely, I promise you."

"I need to leave as fast as I can right now. Will you help me or not?"

Having said that, could she possibly refuse?

Seeing that she had agreed, Xiao Lie hurriedly went to the cabinet and pulled out a wooden box.

"Here are the complaint letters I wrote in advance. You will deliver one to me every day." He also added, "When you deliver the letters, remember to make a scene."

The bigger the commotion, the better!

Princess Yuhua carefully put away the wooden box. "I still have to come and take care of 'you' every day. I have to keep up the act, and I'll also help you fend off those who come to test you, right?"