frightfiction Chapter 233 Falling into a Trap
Chapter 233 Falling into a Trap
"Yes, I just came from the front yard and heard the guests drinking and talking, it was quite lively. This banquet will probably not end for a while, right? I don't know what the situation is in the backyard. Since the Queen is here, I have to go and pay my respects to the Queen on behalf of our master. It's not good to just leave like this. Your Highness has always respected the Queen."
Hongying said a lot of words.
Eunuch Hua originally wanted to say that this had nothing to do with him and let the maid make the decision herself, but after hearing the last sentence, he changed his tone and agreed.
"Your Highness does respect the Queen, so go there!"
Hongying's smile is as beautiful as a flower.
"Then I'll go first."
She waved and turned away.
Not long after, she met the queen under the guidance of the maid from the palace.
Jiang Wanyue was originally having dinner with Wei Fuxue, and was a little surprised to hear the Crown Princess's maid asking for a meeting.
"Did the Crown Princess send someone? Let her in!"
Hongying was taken into the side hall.
She didn't dare to look up, but stepped forward with her eyes downcast and knelt down to salute.
"My slave, please pay your respects to the Queen."
A maid next to her reminded her, "There is also Concubine Rong."
She hastened to add another sentence.
"This servant pays respects to Concubine Rong."
Jiang Wanyue waved her hand, motioning her to get up.
"How is the Crown Princess today?"
"The Crown Princess is fine." She replied, then showed worry on her face, "I am not here for the Crown Princess, I am here for the Crown Prince."
Jiang Wanyue raised her eyebrows.
"Oh? What happened to the prince?"
"I just went to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but was stopped. Originally, His Royal Highness had two eunuchs accompanying him, but only Eunuch Hua was left. No matter what I said, he would not let me in to pay my respects."
Hongying was very anxious.
"I am worried, will something happen to His Highness?"
Jiang Wanyue didn't say anything.
However, Wei Fuxue clenched her hands after hearing this and became a little worried.
"It's not impossible. This is the Dingbei Palace. Didn't the Dingbei King always want to give Princess Yunlan to the Crown Prince? Could it be that they have done something to make the matter settled?"
The maid Hongying suddenly became nervous.
"Your Highness has been tricked? This servant finds it strange. Your Highness can drink quite a bit, so how come he got drunk just as the banquet started? It must be the work of Prince Dingbei and Princess Yunlan!"
She was so angry that she slapped her thigh hard, then looked at Jiang Wanyue pleadingly.
"Empress, please help His Royal Highness! If their scheme succeeds, it will definitely affect His Royal Highness's reputation."
She knelt down again and kowtowed solemnly.
Jiang Wanyue stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist, thought for a moment, and then stood up.
"Mi'er, bring your people and follow me to see the prince."
Mi'er ran out in a flash.
Wei Fuxue also stood up quickly: "I will go with you, so that I can help if anything happens."
Jiang Wanyue did not refuse. She nodded slightly, then led her people out of the side hall and headed towards the main courtyard where the prince was resting temporarily.
As the group just walked to the gate, Jiang Wanyue noticed something unusual.
Logically speaking, this is where Fu Nian usually lives. Even if it is very busy today, there should be someone watching it, but there is no one in the yard at this moment.
She stopped at the door for a moment, and then Mier came over.
"My lady, I found a lot of footprints nearby. They look like they belonged to a young woman. Oh, and I found one behind a tree."
She held out her hand, which contained a small piece of cloth.
"It looks like it's from Princess Yunlan's dress."
Jiang Wanyue took a closer look and recalled that Princess Yunlan, whom she had met earlier, seemed to be wearing this kind of fabric.
Wei Fuxue was a little curious and came closer to take a closer look.
Suddenly, she covered her nose with her hands, looking a little ugly.
"There's something bad on this cloth. I'm afraid it's smeared with spices used to seduce people."
The smell brought back bad memories and she couldn't help but bite her lower lip.
Jiang Wanyue understood it all at once.
She raised her hand and stroked her forehead.
Hopefully there's still time to remedy this...
As her mind raced, she swung her sleeves, glanced around, and pointed at the others.
"The rest of you, stay outside with Concubine Rong and watch the door. Mi'er, follow me in."
As soon as she finished speaking, the maid Hongying hurried forward.
"Empress, please let me go in with you! If the scene inside is…" She paused and didn't finish her words, "It's inconvenient for you and Aunt Mi, you can order me to serve Your Highness."
Jiang Wanyue thought about it and felt it made sense, so she nodded and said "OK".
Although it is better if fewer people know about this, the maid had already guessed it. Even if she saw something, it would not have much impact if she was brought in.
This thought flashed through his mind, and the next moment, Jiang Wanyue led the two of them in.
She strode across the courtyard and came to the door, which Mier pushed open first.
There was no lascivious sound coming from inside.
Jiang Wanyue breathed a sigh of relief, stepped over the threshold and looked towards the inner room.
A eunuch dressed in green clothes was lying on the table, seemingly asleep.
The gauze curtain between the inner and outer rooms was lowered, blocking what was inside so she couldn't see clearly.
Before Jiang Wanyue could speak, Mi'er stepped forward and opened the curtain.
Jiang Wanyue walked to the head of the bed, but did not see Princess Yunlan, so she finally let go of the worry in her heart.
"Wake up the prince and send him back to the palace."
she spoke.
Mier nodded, walked forward and called out softly a few times.
The prince seemed to be sleeping soundly and did not respond.
Hongying also ran to the head of the bed and gently pushed the prince's arm.
"Your Highness? Your Highness the Crown Prince?"
The prince still didn't wake up.
Hongying's strength increased, her voice became higher, and her tone was rapid, filled with worry and panic.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince?!"
Suddenly, the prince's hand slipped off the bed.
A yellowed piece of paper fell out from his sleeve.
Hongying picked up the paper, glanced at it subconsciously, and read it aloud.
"My beloved..."
Jiang Wanyue's face changed instantly and she turned her head sharply.
"Mi'er, destroy it!"
Mi'er reflexively rushed over to grab the paper.
Hongying was a little dazed and dodged instinctively.
Mi'er failed to grab it the first time.
Just as Jiang Wanyue was about to step forward and do it herself, suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside, followed by a large group of people rushing in.
"I heard something happened here? Is His Royal Highness all right?"
Jiang Wanyue turned her head quickly.
What came into view was Princess Ding, who looked concerned, and some maids and servants who looked familiar or unfamiliar.
Princess Ding… When Wei Fuxue saw her coming, she must have avoided her.
The other palace maids could not stop Princess Ding.
Was today's incident planned by Princess Ding?
Jiang Wanyue narrowed her eyes, with a barely perceptible coldness and murderous intent flashing in her eyes.