What fate could there be between someone impersonating her brother and her?
Her ability to live a prosperous life until now was entirely due to the secret assistance of the people of Xixia. Otherwise, could Zhan Tianyu have survived and returned to the capital unharmed?
Seeing the drastic change in Princess Shengyue's attitude towards him.
Instead, she treated him like a lowly servant. He narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "My fate with Princess Shengyue is not so shallow. It seems Princess Shengyue has just gone through something unpleasant. I have a wonderful place, a place everyone in the capital wants to visit. Does Princess Shengyue want to go?"
"Where?" Princess Shengyue's curiosity was piqued.
"A hot spring villa of mine. Why doesn't Princess Shengyue stay for a day or two? Even the worst mood will be lifted in two days," Zhan Tianyu invited.
Princess Shengyue was indeed curious. "A hot spring villa?"
She had heard of it before.
Although she was currently staying at the temporary palace, it was too boring.
She dared not roam freely outside the temporary palace for fear of being discovered by the Emperor of Yongning.
Being cautious everywhere made her very unhappy.
So...
"Alright, take me there."
Qian Jin immediately reminded her to stop, "Princess, the General has repeatedly warned you not to go anywhere else. He instructed you to stay only in the temporary palace. If you suddenly go to the hot spring villa now, I fear he will not agree."
"A hot spring villa is not aimless wandering. This King will protect Princess Shengyue's safety. You don't need to worry," Zhan Tianyu's eyes were deep, making it impossible to see his thoughts.
But Princess Shengyue did not notice what was hidden in Zhan Tianyu's deep eyes. She firmly believed that no one could control her and said carelessly, "King Ning is right. What trouble could there be in going to his hot spring villa? Don't overthink it. Let's go to the hot spring villa now."
Qian Jin had no choice but to persuade her further, but she looked at King Ning and felt something was wrong.
Why would King Ning suddenly seek out the princess and invite her to the hot spring villa?
Could it truly be sibling affection?
But King Ning was not the real prince!
This matter...
Qian Jin suddenly understood. King Ning was indeed not the real prince, and the princess knew this, but King Ning did not! Therefore, there should be no problem with King Ning inviting the princess to the hot spring villa.
Zhan Tianyu, standing nearby, saw the expressions of the mistress and her servant.
Then he sneered in his heart.
Next, he led the way, "Come with me, the hot spring villa is in that direction. Taking a hot spring bath at this time of year is good for the body."
"Alright, stop your nonsense. Just lead the way. I want some peace and quiet right now," Princess Shengyue said impatiently.
"Okay."
Zhan Tianyu, walking ahead, suddenly his eyes turned dark, filled with murderous intent.
A mere Princess Shengyue dared to disregard him?
Just wait!
She would regret it soon!
...
Two hours later.
The sky had just entered dusk.
Princess Shengyue tossed and turned in bed, feeling extremely drowsy but unable to sleep well.
But for some reason, she couldn't keep her eyes open, as if she were extremely tired.
In a half-asleep state, it seemed as if someone was whipping her!
The blows were painful.
But she still couldn't open her eyes.
This nightmare made her break out in a cold sweat, and she even began to mutter in her sleep, "Get lost! I am not someone anyone can hit! Are you looking for death! Get lost!"
Her voice was weak and listless.
When she cursed, there was no threat in her voice.
Suddenly, she felt difficulty breathing, as if someone were strangling her.
Just as she seemed finally able to fall into a deep sleep, the hand around her neck loosened, and she regained her freedom.
At that moment, she opened her eyes.
The moment she opened her eyes, she thought she was still dreaming, and nothing felt real.
She actually saw Zhan Tianyu lying naked in front of her!
Looking at herself, she was also naked.
She abruptly pushed Zhan Tianyu away, but he didn't move at all. He slowly sat up and then firmly pressed Princess Shengyue down.
His eyes were no longer gentle, but filled with malice. "Princess Shengyue, you seduced me! Tsk tsk, I am your brother, and you are seducing your own brother. How shameless!"
Princess Shengyue felt a chill run through her body, her spine stiffened, and she instinctively retorted, "You are not..."
But the next moment, Zhan Tianyu covered her mouth with his hand.
Zhan Tianyu said, "Just now, I also slept with your maid. Both of you mistresses and servants have served me. Why don't you think about how to please me in the future! Didn't you mistresses and servants say the hot spring water at the villa is very good? You should stay here for a while. When I come again, I hope to see you mistresses and servants having learned your lesson."
With that, Zhan Tianyu slapped Princess Shengyue across the face.
This slap knocked Princess Shengyue unconscious.
A moment later, Zhan Tianyu dressed and walked out.
There were guards at the door.
He looked at the servant beside him and said in a deep voice, "Keep a close eye on these two mistresses and servants. Don't give them any clothes, and don't let them take a step out of the room. As for when they will be released, wait until I have finished handling matters."
After saying that, he strode away.
Princess Shengyue in the room behind him had now become his bargaining chip.
Over the years, he had learned a lot from Li De, including using anyone who could be used! No matter what method, as long as it was useful to him, he could use it.
Therefore, he was still grateful to Li De.
...
The sky darkened.
Yun Shu was reading in the study.
She probably couldn't sleep much these past two days.
Acha had already packed everything and put it in the cabinet. They could leave at any time.
Jing Heng had received some news in the afternoon and had left again to investigate.
Acha was a little restless. If her mistress didn't sleep, she couldn't either, so she might as well read a book next to Yun Shu.
But her mistress could concentrate, while she could not.
She always felt her heart pounding.
Seeing Acha's restlessness and her frequent glances outside, Yun Shu said with a faint smile, "Even if there's a storm brewing outside, it won't be tonight. Go to sleep tonight if you should."
Acha shook her head, "This servant cannot sleep. If Miss doesn't sleep, this servant won't sleep either."
Seeing this, Yun Shu put down her book, got up, and walked outside, "Let's go, it's getting late, time to sleep."
She yawned, feeling drowsy.
Acha followed Yun Shu out.
As the two walked out one after another, Jing Heng rushed towards them.
With a few swift strides, he reached Yun Shu.
His voice was low, and his tone was somewhat stern, "Master, I have just learned of a major matter."