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Although Lin Wan'er was initially under strict surveillance, she was also well taken care of by the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, with everything from maids and servants to daily necessities provided for her. Although Lin Wan'er could not leave her own courtyard, it was indeed an easy matter for her to send someone to deliver a message or purchase something.

But now Xiao Lie is determined to completely block Lin Wan'er's path to contact the outside world.

After Xiao Lie returned to his Qingfeng Garden, Sixteen scratched his head, looking bewildered.

"Your Highness, what's the use of simply dismissing the servants? It would be better to arrange for someone to keep watch, and when the carrier pigeon arrives next time, shoot it with an arrow. This would completely cut off Lin Wan'er's communication with the outside world."

"Why cut off contact? I want to force her to contact me. If she doesn't, how can she make an even bigger mistake? If they don't make mistakes, how can I find an opportunity to severely damage them?"

After all, there is a distinction between ruler and subject; the ruler is more important than the subject. If Xiao Lie wants to lash out, he must find a reason.

As for the poisoning, there's no concrete evidence. If he were to speak out, he'd only risk being accused himself. That would be shooting himself in the foot. He had to wait patiently, to find a reason that would leave them with no room for argument.

Perhaps Lin Wan'er was so frightened by the scene that day that she finally realized that she could not stay in the Duke's mansion no matter what.

"No, I can't just sit here and wait to die. I have to think of another way."

After much deliberation, Lin Wan'er could only secretly contact the Third Prince.

Lin Chen knew about it, but he let it go anyway, and sometimes even encouraged it. He was just afraid that Lin Wan'er might say something she shouldn't in her letters, so every time Lin Wan'er released a carrier pigeon, Xiao Lie would review it and, if necessary, even write it down again, making slight modifications to certain words and phrases.

"My lord, the Third Prince wishes to meet with Lin Wan'er."

"Tell the guards to relax their vigilance and let her out."

"Wait a minute," Xiao Lie's eyes flickered, as if he had suddenly thought of something.

These days, Lin Wan'er and the Third Prince have been all talk and no action, delaying their agreed-upon matters time and time again, making him impatient. He might as well give them another push.

He beckoned and whispered a few words in Sixteen's ear.

Sixteen nodded. "Your Highness, I understand. Please rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and will not let them find out."

Lin Wan'er changed into a maid's outfit and kept her face down the whole way, afraid of being discovered.

Once she left the prince's residence, she immediately headed for the largest restaurant in the city.

Inside, a private room of the highest tier had already been prepared with wine and food. Upon seeing the tall and elegant figure of the young man, Lin Wan'er could no longer hold back and threw herself into his arms, pouring out her longing for him.

"Your Highness, Wan'er misses you so much."

"Alright, alright, stop crying. After this matter is settled, I will take you away."

"really?"

Lin Wan'er's eyes were brimming with tears, her face full of surprise. Jiang Heng smiled and gently wiped her cheek with his fingertips, his handsome features striking.

"Of course, would I, the king, deceive a mere woman like you?"

Lin Wan'er lowered her eyes and smiled shyly, burying herself even more in Jiang Heng's arms, unwilling to look up. Her face and heart were filled with sweetness.

The two embraced tightly, unaware that a wisp of white smoke was quietly seeping in through the crack.

After breathing for a while, the two suddenly felt a tingling, itchy, and unbearably hot sensation all over their bodies. Only when they were pressed together could they feel more comfortable.

Jiang Heng swallowed hard, his brows furrowed. He had held Lin Wan'er several times, but this was the first time he had found her body so alluring. Her snow-white skin, full red lips, and the faint, sweet fragrance emanating from her neck were all frantically stirring his heart, causing his reason to crumble.

"Your Highness..."

The woman's voice was sweet and soft, as if it could drip water. Sensing her arousal, Jiang Heng could no longer restrain himself. His voice became hoarse as he whispered seductively.

"Wan'er, don't be afraid. This is our first time, so I will be gentle."

The woman's cheeks were flushed, like a slightly open begonia. She nodded shyly, letting the young man's fingertips slip through the sash around her waist and peel off her silk ribbons and thin shirt one by one.

Her shoulders were half-covered, her skin half-exposed, and most of her body was already flushed. She took a breath, and her voice became even more charming.

"Whatever Your Highness does to me, I will accept it willingly. Please do not show me any pity."

Jiang Heng could no longer hold back. His eyes reddened, and he grabbed her, pressing her down hard. "Wan'er, you really are..."

The sunlight was hazy, and the auspicious beasts inside the room exhaled fragrance, filling the room with the warmth of spring.

Just as the two were overcome with passion, a yamen runner from the Jingzhao Prefecture suddenly kicked open the door, cursing and swearing.

"In broad daylight, how could such shameless men and women engage in such immoral and indecent acts in this restaurant?"

"Why forgo a proper inn and insist on meeting in a restaurant? You're either runaway slaves or having an affair. You two better confess the truth right now!"

Upon hearing this noise, the two of them froze, their whole bodies turning cold.

Lin Wan'er screamed in surprise, picked up her clothes, and hurriedly covered herself. Jiang Heng was relatively composed; he barely managed to pull up his trousers, straightened himself up, and shielded Lin Wan'er with his body before staring intently at the group of constables.

Upon seeing him, the constables turned pale and collapsed to the ground with a thud, only able to beg for mercy.

"I didn't know His Highness was here! Please spare my life, Your Highness!"

Jiang Heng's face darkened; he was seething with anger but couldn't vent it, so he finally snapped, "Get out of here right now! Are you still here to keep watching?"

"Yes, yes, yes..." This voice startled the constables so much that they trembled like leaves. They got up and left in a flash, and thoughtfully closed the door behind them.

Even so, it was to no avail. Earlier, the two had made such a commotion that they had alerted the restaurant, and even these constables had to be fetched by the manager, who found it troublesome. Now, with the constables bowing and scraping, and hearing the address "Third Prince," there was nothing they couldn't understand.

For a moment, the restaurant was filled with whispers.

This rumor spread like wildfire throughout the capital.

"Hey, have you heard? The Prince of Kang and the heir apparent of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion were having an affair at a restaurant. I have a nephew who works there, and he said that the two of them took off their clothes and were making love in a private room, completely oblivious to the world around them."

"Tsk tsk tsk, that's more than that. It's said that when the yamen runners went in, Prince Kang wasn't satisfied yet, so he dragged the Crown Princess along for a while, until she lost her voice."

"Indeed, Prince Kang was young and in the prime of his life. When the Crown Princess came out, she could barely walk and Prince Kang had to carry her out himself. The two of them were so affectionate that I couldn't bear to watch. It was just a pity for the Crown Prince of the Duke's mansion. He had his wife taken away by Prince Kang, but he couldn't say a word and could only endure it."