Halfway through the wine, Nangong Yi felt a surge of heat and found an excuse to go out to clear his head. The cool breeze helped him feel a little better, so he wandered outside, letting the wine dissipate, and unintentionally found himself in the back garden.
He saw a woman leaning on the railing, gazing out. "The bright moon is also full of affection, following people everywhere."
"Enthusiasm is always bothersome, it says it has no feelings, yet it has feelings."
A flicker of joy flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes. He was here. When she heard footsteps, she knew he had arrived. Now, hearing the other party's reply, her heart was even more delighted. However, when she turned around, she found that the person who had arrived was not the one she was waiting for, and the smile on her face instantly vanished.
"Your subject greets His Highness, the Prince of Qi."
"So it's the third young lady." Nangong Yi walked forward slowly, imitating Xiao Ling, leaning on the railing and gazing at the bright moon in the night sky. "I didn't expect to be able to enjoy such a moonlit night tonight. It truly makes this trip worthwhile."
"Why would His Highness, the Prince of Qi..."
"I drank too much, I came out for a walk." Nangong Yi leaned in close to Xiao Ling. He always felt that Xiao Ling's scent was very pleasant, making him unable to resist smelling it more. "You smell so good."
Xiao Ling's body stiffened. How could His Highness, the Prince of Qi, smell her fragrance? Could it be that the Prince of Qi had drunk that pot of wine!
Thinking of this, Xiao Ling subconsciously took a step back. She couldn't stay here any longer!
Xiao Ling turned to run, but was caught by the Prince of Qi's hand around her slender waist, and pulled into his embrace. Nangong Yi buried his head in Xiao Ling's neck, carefully smelling the scent of her body. The scent made him unable to stop, wishing he could merge the person in his arms into his very bones.
"This prince desires you!"
Xiao Ling wanted to cry out for help, but her mouth was covered, only a few broken sounds escaped. The sound of tearing clothes was particularly sharp in the quiet garden. A chill spread, and Xiao Ling felt a shiver all over her body. No, someone save her! She didn't want to be the Prince of Qi's woman! Sudanshu.com
The Prince of Qi had been gone for a long time and hadn't returned. Nangong Yu felt a bit puzzled and sent someone to look for him. The steward immediately called two young servants to search for the Prince of Qi, lest he get lost in the mansion.
Yun Shang, calculating that the time was almost up, decided to attract attention. This was something she and her young lady had discussed long ago. When the time was right, they would catch them in the act, ensuring that her young lady would become the Qin Princess!
Yin Zhu, after finishing her instructions in the kitchen, was about to return to Shuiyue Xiaozhu when she happened to hear Yun Shang's scream. She followed the sound and saw torn clothes scattered all over the ground. She was greatly shocked and ran back to Shuiyue Xiaozhu.
"Miss, trouble! Something has happened in the garden."
Xiao Man was rinsing her mouth when she heard Yin Zhu say that something had happened in the garden. She looked very confused. "What could possibly happen in the garden?"
Yin Zhu quickly leaned into Xiao Man's ear and whispered a few words. Xiao Man's expression suddenly turned cold. She put down her teacup heavily and walked out.
Qiu Tong saw this and quickly took a cloak to follow her.
The front courtyard also received the news. The steward dared not make a sound but sent someone to invite Xiao Zhen and the Prince of Qin. Xiao Zhen looked at the scene in the garden and felt blood rush to his head!
A knowing glint flashed in Nangong Yu's eyes. It seemed that pot of wine did have a problem!
The Prince of Qi was completely sobered up. Looking at the tearful and frightened Xiao Ling, he was also somewhat shocked. It was at this moment that Xiao Man arrived with people.
Nangong Yu's figure flickered, and he stood in front of Xiao Man, taking off his outer robe and throwing it to Nangong Yi. "Put it on."
Nangong Yi quickly wrapped himself in the outer robe Nangong Yu had given him. He looked at Xiao Ling, who was curled up on the ground trembling, and reached for the clothes next to her to give to her. However, the clothes had been torn by him and were useless.
Xiao Man took the cloak from Qiu Tong, who had caught up, and passed Nangong Yu to drape it over Xiao Ling. Her eyes were as cold as stars. Xiao Ling felt a pang of despair. The person she wanted was the Prince of Qin, but she was violated by the Prince of Qi. Now she had been caught in bed by the Prince of Qin. For her, this was no different from torture!
"This is too much!" Xiao Zhen was furious and was about to kick Nangong Yi, but Xiao Man stopped him.
"Father, this is the situation, please calm your anger."
"Father, you must uphold justice for your daughter. The Prince of Qi... the Prince of Qi..."
"Yun Shang, help your young lady back to change clothes. Steward Lu, please escort His Highness, the Prince of Qi, to change his attire."
"Yes, Miss."
Xiao Zhen's face turned green. He had always known that the Prince of Qi was a philanderer, but he never expected him to be so presumptuous as to come to the General's mansion!
Everyone waited in the side hall. Nangong Yi didn't know why he had done such a thing. His last memory was of meeting Xiao Ling, and then he lost control. He had seen countless women, and there were countless beauties around him. How could he have been so lacking in self-control? When he calmed down, he naturally understood that he had been schemed against.
Xiao Man sat in Xiao Ling's room. Yun Shang was helping her change her clothes. Xiao Ling had many bruises on her arms and body, indicating that she had indeed struggled but could not escape.
Xiao Man's gaze swept over Xiao Ling from head to toe without any concealment. Xiao Ling felt deeply humiliated but did not dare to speak. Being the Prince of Qi's consort, she would at least be a princess, which was better than being suppressed by Xiao Man everywhere in the General's mansion. In the future, Xiao Man would have to bow to her!
"Third sister, can you tell me now what happened?"
"I..." Xiao Ling choked with sobs. "I ate too much at dinner, so I was in the garden to digest. Who knew I would encounter the Prince of Qi. When I saw the Prince of Qi, I wanted to avoid him, but who knew he pounced on me like a madman... No matter how I struggled, I couldn't break free..."
Xiao Ling cried very sadly, truly sadly. The person she wanted to offer herself to was the Prince of Qin, but it backfired and she ended up with the Prince of Qi. Everyone knew that the Prince of Qi was a dissolute rake, with beauties all over the world and countless beauties in his mansion. Such a playboy, even though he was a prince, she disdained him. But it was precisely such a person who had taken her body!
"Oh, so you're saying the Prince of Qi forced himself on you against your will?"
"Yes, eldest sister. I... I have no face to live..." Saying this, Xiao Ling actually pushed Yun Shang away and smashed her head against the bedpost, collapsing softly to the ground, bleeding profusely.
Xiao Man was also startled. She quickly stepped forward to check. Fortunately, she had only broken her head and was not in serious danger. She quickly had someone carry Xiao Ling to bed and treated her wounds.
"Miss." Ying Xue appeared silently beside Xiao Man and whispered something in her ear.
Xiao Man glanced at Xiao Ling, who lay on the bed without moving, gritted her teeth, and said, "Handle it all."
Ying Xue immediately responded and went to handle it.
Xiao Man turned and walked out. "Because you are a young lady of the General's mansion, I will help you once. This path is your own choosing. The Prince of Qi's mansion is not as simple as you imagine, and the Prince of Qi is not stupid. You have schemed against him, and although he may marry you under pressure from the General's mansion, he will likely not treat you kindly. You must take care of yourself!"