The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 6 Bestowing White Silk

Lianye turned around, ready to check on her master.

To everyone's surprise, when he turned around, he saw that Xu Jiaojiao on the bed was already awake and sitting up.

Xu Jiaojiao stared blankly in the direction Lianxin had left, then suddenly curved her lips into an ambiguous smile.

Lotus heart.

I've given you many chances.

But you are abandoning us to our fate and betraying your faith.

How could I possibly tolerate you?

She raised her hand and beckoned to Lianye: "Lianye, come here..."

……

After leaving Shi Nuan Pavilion, Lianxin ran all the way to Mingkun Courtyard.

"Your Highness, a thief broke into Shi Nuan Pavilion last night, and Master Xu lost her innocence. This servant does not know what to do, so I have come to ask Your Highness for your advice!"

To avoid ruining Xu Jiaojiao's reputation and dragging her into staying in the West Courtyard, Lianxin made the situation sound very serious.

The princess, who was doing her hair, raised her hand to signal the maid to stop, then turned her gaze to Lianxin with a meaningful look: "Do you know what the consequences are for slandering your mistress?"

Slandering one's master is considered insubordination and disrespect, punishable by demotion or even death by beating.

Lianxin flinched slightly, feeling a little awkward.

But when Lianxin thought of Xu Jiaojiao's disheveled appearance and bloodstains, she was certain that she couldn't be wrong.

Besides, she was just a concubine.

The household had many unfavored concubines, and one or two of them would die every year, but no one cared.

Presumably, the princess will believe Xu Jiaojiao's words when she sees her like that, and will not pursue the matter too much.

Thinking of this, Lianxin hardened her heart and kowtowed: "If this were not the case, how would this servant dare to disturb Your Highness!"

The princess withdrew her gaze: "In that case, I will go to Shi Nuan Pavilion..."

The group arrived at Shi Nuan Pavilion in a grand procession.

At that time, the courtyard of Shi Nuan Ge was deserted, and the entire courtyard was as silent as a tomb.

Inside the main house, faint sobbing could be heard.

"My lord, the Princess Consort will surely stand up for you, so why are you so upset?"

"I have failed Her Highness the Princess's kindness; I deserve to die..."

Hearing the sounds coming from inside the house, the princess frowned slightly.

Upon seeing this, Granny Wang immediately stepped forward and pushed open the door to the main room.

The door slammed shut.

The master and servant inside the house were terrified.

Lianye knelt down with a thud, while Xu Jiaojiao frantically clutched the collar of her dress: "Your Highness, Your Highness?! This concubine, this concubine greets Your Highness..."

The princess looked Xu Jiaojiao up and down.

The woman's eyes were brimming with tears, her eyes and nose were red, but her small face was deathly pale with fright, and her beautiful fox-like eyes were filled with terror and fear.

Beneath her tightly clenched collar, faint, ambiguous red marks were visible, and a faint ooze of blood seeped from her right wrist.

It seems that, as Lianxin said, Ms. Xu indeed lost her innocence last night.

This Xu family must not be allowed to live!

Fortunately, Prince Chen has not yet returned to the capital; otherwise, with this incident at his residence, he would surely be furious.

It's just a pity that such a good face is wasted.

The princess was somewhat annoyed: "Wang Mama, Xu has been humiliated. Here is a bolt of white silk."

Wang Mama responded, took the white silk from the maid, and walked towards Xu Jiaojiao.

A hint of sympathy flashed in the princess's eyes: "Xu, now that you have lost your innocence, your household will naturally not tolerate you. Considering that this was not your wish, I will grant you a complete corpse. You may depart in peace."

Xu Jiaojiao's lips parted slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes, falling like beads from a broken string.

Lianye was terrified and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Highness, please see the truth! Master Xu is innocent! I don't know whose slander Your Highness has believed, and has misunderstood Master Xu!"

Now look at Xu Jiaojiao.

She knelt on the ground, trembling, only knowing how to shed tears, but not knowing how to defend herself in the slightest.

Seeing this, Lianxin was even more grateful that she had made the right choice.

Seeing Xu Jiaojiao's smug look these past two days, I thought she would be something special, but it turns out she's just a pretty face with no substance, so useless!

Regardless of whether Xu Jiaojiao is still innocent or not, following such a weak master will eventually lead to her death because of this fool Xu Jiaojiao!

No, we can't let Xu Jiaojiao have a chance to turn things around!

Lianxin pointed at Xu Jiaojiao's neck: "Misunderstanding? Then what are those marks on Xu Jiaojiao's neck?"

Xu Jiaojiao's face paled, and she hurriedly covered herself, saying, "I...I didn't, I'm innocent..."

This attempt to cover up the truth only made Lianxin more certain that her guess was correct.

Xu Jiaojiao is unwilling to admit it?

It's okay, she has plenty of ways!

Lianxin's eyes darted around, and she knelt before the princess: "Your Highness, since Xu Jiaojiao is unwilling to admit it, why not ask the household's head maid to come and examine her body!"

She paused, glanced at Xu Jiaojiao kneeling on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and said righteously, "Whether it's true or false, Granny will know once she examines it! At that time, even if Xu Jiaojiao denies it, it won't work!"

“You…” Xu Jiaojiao shook her head in disbelief, her small face turning bright red instantly, her eyes filled with shame and indignation.

"Lotus Heart!" Lotus Leaf roared, "Do you know what a humiliation this is for Master Xu?!"

"I'm doing this all for Master Xu's own good! If doing this can clear Master Xu's name, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?" Lianxin raised her chin slightly, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Everyone is happy?

Xu Jiaojiao sneered inwardly.

A newly promoted concubine, who had not yet been favored by the emperor, was questioned about her chastity and even had her body examined by the bedchamber maid. Regardless of the outcome of this matter, once it got out, it would be a fatal blow to her.

Lotus Heart, oh Lotus Heart, I never intended to hurt you, yet you have tried to kill me time and time again.

In that case, you shall go to hell!

The princess looked at Xu Jiaojiao: "Xu, do you have anything to say?"

Xu Jiaojiao was as delicate as a willow in spring. She had clearly suffered all kinds of humiliation and was so aggrieved that she choked up, but she couldn't say a word for a long time.

After a moment, she gently bit her lip, as if she had made a great decision, and softly said, "I can have my body examined, but if I am innocent, I beg Your Highness to give me justice!"

Seeing the resolute look in Xu's eyes, the princess was somewhat convinced that Xu Jiaojiao had indeed not lost her virginity.

However, Madam Xu was ultimately too weak, and was bullied to this extent by a mere maid.

Even if Xu were to receive imperial favor in the future, it would likely not last long before she was completely destroyed in this ruthless backyard.

After all, she was the one who brought him up, and Xu Jiaojiao's innocence was also a matter of her own reputation.

The princess glanced meaningfully at Lianxin and said, "If you are truly innocent, I will uphold justice for you and have that servant who falsely accused his master beaten to death."

Upon receiving the message, Xu Jiaojiao wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and kowtowed in gratitude: "In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness!"

Lianxin felt a pang of panic.

Could it be that Xu Jiaojiao really didn't lose her virginity?

impossible!

If she hadn't lost her virginity, then where did those marks on her body come from?

Therefore, she must be bluffing!

Lianxin sneered, "Master Xu, you'd better stop being so stubborn. Admitting it sooner will save you from physical punishment!"

Xu Jiaojiao's beautiful eyes darted around as she quietly looked at the aggressive Lianxin.

Although he didn't utter a single word, the mockery in his eyes spoke volumes.

Lianxin felt her blood rush to her head, her face flushed with anger, and she immediately glared back defiantly.

With just one glance, Xu Jiaojiao looked away and, supported by Lianye, turned and went into the house…