Chapter 98

Shen Yuan’s brows furrowed deeply with dissatisfaction at Consort Yu Zhao’s manipulation of him. He felt very displeased about it.

Dealing with such an unruly pawn, if not resolved promptly, could lead to endless troubles later on.

“Your Ladyship, what should we do now?”

Liu Lu was completely panicked. There shouldn’t have been anyone coming here. How did Sheng Xiuran manage to escape?

If she escaped and exposed being kidnapped, what should they do?

The only fortunate thing was that when she ordered Sheng Xiuran to be brought here, she didn’t reveal Your Ladyship’s identity.

This way, hopefully, the matter wouldn’t implicate Your Ladyship.

Consort Yu Zhao was also panicked, but as long as she thought about Shen Lang’s imminent arrival, she forced herself to calm down.

“Liu Lu, don’t say anything later, let me handle it.”

If Shen Lang found out that she had lost Sheng Xiuran, he might just turn around and leave.

The matter with Sheng Xiuran could still be remedied, but right now, she just wanted to know Shen Lang’s intentions!

God knows, when that dog emperor enthusiastically tells her that Shen Lang has come to his senses, that Shen Lang admires Miss Sheng’s family, and wants to take her as a concubine, how jealous and devastated she feels!

Miss Sheng is already a daughter of a criminal, and her brother even framed Shen Lang. Why would Shen Lang have feelings for her?

She had abandoned everything outside for him, coming to the palace as a bird in a cage, being pressed down and exploited by the dog emperor again and again!

She was unwilling, she didn’t want to endure it anymore.

A clean and noble young man like Shen Lang might not love anyone, and she wouldn’t have any extravagant hopes in that case.

But if he truly fell in love with someone other than her, she couldn’t bear it!

Moreover, to let him watch her dance openly, she practiced so hard, but when she danced just now, Shen Lang nodded towards a girl sitting below!

She had inquired earlier, and that girl’s name was Meng Guxue, full of talent, something she, a lowly dancer, couldn’t compare with.

But this was unfair. When Shen Lang wanted to use her, he didn’t disdain her being a dancer!

The consecutive appearances of Sheng Xiuran and Meng Guxue shattered Consort Yu Zhao’s mental defenses. She was now insanely jealous of them!

From outside the fake mountain came the steady sound of footsteps. Consort Yu Zhao quickly concealed her distorted expression and revealed her sweetest smile.

The Second Prince entered the fake mountain, scanning the area with a slightly furrowed brow, and asked softly,

“Where is Sheng Xiuran?”

When Consort Yu Zhao heard the Second Prince ask about Sheng Xiuran right away, she trembled slightly, her delicate face turning somewhat pale.

Meanwhile, in the bushes beside the fake mountain, the West Prince, upon hearing this familiar voice, immediately covered his mouth tightly, his face full of horror!

Second Brother!

It really was Second Brother’s voice!

And indeed, Second Brother was having a secret meeting with Consort Yu Zhao!

Qiao Jiaojiao, who had been listening attentively, suddenly caught sight of another sneaky figure, shocking her so much she almost made a sound!

[Ah! Meng Guxue! That crouching figure must be Meng Guxue, right?]

[My goodness, what kind of battleground is this! Meng Guxue is actually trailing the Second Prince!]

[Since the Second Prince relies on women everywhere, today should let him experience what it’s like to be bitten back by a woman!]

[Meng Guxue, get a grip, hide tighter, and later, I’ll let you see the true face of the male lead too!]

Meng Guxue peeked out from behind a tree, her face full of confusion.

Huh, how did he disappear when he was right here?

Actually, she had a chance to catch up to the Second Prince earlier.

But halfway through, she saw the Second Prince veering off course, with a sense of urgency in his steps. A bizarre thought crossed her mind.

He didn’t bring any attendants and was walking so hurriedly. Could Shen Lang have arranged to meet someone?

Some time ago, when she heard he had taken Sheng Xiuran, she felt jealous for quite a while!

Although in dreams, Shen Lang couldn’t have any contact with other women besides her, otherwise he would experience physiological discomfort.

But now, reality and dreams have deviated. Who knows if Shen Lang still has the same aversion to other women?

Meng Guxue’s sixth sense told her that in such a secluded place, and sneaking around like this, the Second Prince must have arranged to meet someone, and it’s very likely to be a woman!

With this in mind, Meng Guxue felt burning jealousy and decided to follow and find out what was going on.

She knew the Second Prince was skilled, so she purposely didn’t get too close.

But she wasn’t sure if she had stayed too far away. In the blink of an eye, she lost track of the Second Prince.

Meng Guxue felt annoyed, when suddenly, a warm and gentle female voice rang out.

“Shen Lang, do you really care so much about that Sheng Xiuran? Why don’t you ask me why I’m looking for you.”

Meng Guxue, hiding behind a tree, was shocked to the point of losing control of her expression!

Because she had heard this voice only at the palace banquet just now. Wasn’t this the favored consort of Emperor Yong, Consort Yu Zhao!

Meng Guxue suddenly felt goosebumps all over her body, silently praying in her heart that the “Shen Lang” mentioned by Consort Yu Zhao wasn’t the Second Prince.

But soon, another deep voice shattered her illusion.

“Sheng Xiuran was given to me by the Emperor, she can’t just disappear.”

Meng Guxue felt her whole body go weak, at this moment, she suddenly felt a sense of confusion as if the filter of the male lead had been shattered.

In the dream, Shen Lang was so clean and noble, he never had any involvement with other women!

She had even asked Shen Lang about Consort Yu Zhao’s death in the dream, and his expression was so indifferent, as if talking about a stranger.

But in reality, Shen Lang not only knew Consort Yu Zhao, but they also seemed to be quite familiar with each other!

“Just because she was bestowed by the Emperor? But Shen Lang, didn’t you ask for this favor yourself? Aren’t you fond of Miss Sheng?”

Consort Yu Zhao’s voice continued, sounding urgent, as if she was eager to know the answer.

The Second Prince furrowed his brow slightly. This pawn indeed had inappropriate fantasies.

“That was just a temporary expedient. I have no feelings for her. Where did you take her?”

Consort Yu Zhao felt a sudden relief upon hearing this, revealing a relieved smile.

“That’s good, that’s good.”

The next moment, she raised her head with hope in her eyes and said softly, “Shen Lang, I don’t want to serve that dog Emperor anymore. Will you take me away?”

“No, I dare not hope that you can take me away. Can you just send me out of the palace? As long as you remember, come and see me.”

Her words were so humble, showing her infatuation with the Second Prince.

The Second Prince remained silent for a while, then suddenly said indifferently, “A consort cannot leave the palace, unless in death.”

Consort Yu Zhao trembled all over upon hearing this, grabbing the Second Prince’s sleeve urgently, filled with pleading.

“Shen Lang, isn’t there a fake death drug? Let me take one, and then take me out, okay? I really don’t want to be a substitute anymore, that dog Emperor makes me sick!”

“Shen Lang, please help me!”