Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

To prevent He Xiyan from sneaking out late at night, Shen Wan hadn’t closed her eyes at all last night. Even though she had slept in the afternoon yesterday, she still felt drowsy.

She hadn’t expected that just as she yawned, He Qingning would catch her. So early in the morning, and the Princess already had a cold face—quite frightening.

“Princess, you’re here so early.”

He Qingning strode quickly to Shen Wan, glancing at the slowly rising sun. “It’s not early. The sun is already up. What are you doing, sitting here yawning at the crack of dawn? Didn’t you sleep well last night?”

“I didn’t sleep last night.”

He Qingning pursed her lips. “You kept watch here all night?”

“Yes,” Shen Wan answered honestly. “I was afraid the Prince might need something in the middle of the night. Yesterday, Second Sister tried to persuade the Prince all afternoon. Perhaps at midnight, he might have changed his mind and decided to call for a doctor? By staying here, I could immediately know if the Prince needed anything.”

For some reason, He Qingning felt a knot in her chest. Third Brother was the Prince Yan of Xiyun Kingdom, undoubtedly of noble status, but Shen Wan’s status wasn’t low either—a descendant of a meritorious official and now the Third Princess Consort. Keeping watch during the day was one thing, but staying here all night was too much.

She felt this was Third Brother’s fault. If he was ill, he should see a doctor. Such a grown man, yet still so willful. Shutting himself in his room all day, not going out, having meals sent in. Her royal brothers were keeping a close eye on Third Brother, eager for him to make a mistake.

Married for just two days, yet allowing her to keep watch outside his room—if outsiders knew about this, wouldn’t they criticize Third Brother for mistreating the descendant of a meritorious official?

She glanced at Shen Wan’s pale lips, not wanting to say more. “Go back to your room quickly. The nights are still cold. Hong Zhu, go brew a hot cup of tea for your Princess Consort to warm her up.”

“Did Third Brother come out at all last night?”

“No,” Shen Wan replied. With her guarding here, how could He Xiyan have had a chance to come out?

“Have you eaten yet, Princess?”

“Not yet.”

He Qingning found her own behavior strange. Usually, even though she was close to Third Brother, she wouldn’t skip breakfast and rush to his mansion first thing in the morning to check on him. After arriving, she surprisingly realized that she wasn’t as concerned about He Xiyan’s health as she had imagined.

Even though He Xiyan was raised under her mother’s name, she didn’t actually need to be so close to him. He Xiyan’s concern for her wasn’t as genuine as it appeared on the surface, and she felt the same. She understood clearly that the relationship between them was more about mutual use.

Her mother had no sons and only raised this one prince. He Xiyan’s birth mother was of low status, insufficient in rank. But being raised under the Empress’s name changed everything. Now that the Empress was gone, his advantage would gradually fade with her passing. If he performed mediocrely, he would soon disappear from the Emperor’s sight. The Emperor had so many sons, all clever—wouldn’t it be easy to choose one as heir?

But she didn’t want any of those brothers to be Xiyun’s heir. Which of those brothers’ mothers hadn’t cursed her mother to die in their hearts? Now they were all striving hard, dreaming of their sons becoming Crown Prince and themselves becoming Empress Dowager through their sons. So, the two of them tacitly joined forces, giving outsiders the impression that they were as close as real siblings.

“Princess, why don’t you join me for a meal?”

He Qingning agreed in her daze. Coming to her senses, she saw Shen Wan’s smiling eyes, her eyebrows slightly raised. “Let’s go then.”

Walking all the way to Shen Wan’s courtyard, she stopped at the entrance, her expression odd. She had forgotten to first go to Third Brother’s room to inquire about his condition. It was too late to turn back now.

“I don’t know why Third Brother refuses to see a doctor,” He Qingning said, sitting on a stool with furrowed brows. In truth, she believed He Xiyan probably didn’t have any serious illness. His refusal to be examined likely meant he had some private condition. She wasn’t too concerned about this matter; as long as He Xiyan didn’t die, she didn’t need to be overly anxious.

Combining this with the fact that they hadn’t consummated the marriage on their wedding night, He Qingning suspected that He Xiyan might truly be impotent.

Shen Wan sat opposite He Qingning, staring at her unblinkingly. Seeing her lost in thought, she could guess that He Qingning probably thought He Xiyan was impotent. Actually, her guess wasn’t wrong. Shen Wan didn’t know if He Xiyan would be capable in the future, but he certainly wasn’t now. If this continued, it might affect his lifelong happiness.

“Princess needn’t worry. The Prince is blessed; surely nothing serious will befall him. Actually, hearing the Prince’s strong voice yesterday, I believe there’s probably nothing major wrong with his health. If it’s truly due to some embarrassing private condition, having a doctor examine the Prince might really damage his dignity.”

Seeing Shen Wan’s frank attitude, He Qingning’s impression of her improved somewhat. If at this moment Shen Wan had been crying and wailing about Third Brother’s condition, she would have wanted to throw her out. If she could always maintain this level-headed attitude, He Qingning guaranteed she would protect her and not let her suffer.

“Then let’s not force Third Brother to see a doctor,” He Qingning said.

Shen Wan nodded. “I’ll follow the Princess’s guidance.”

“What do you think of Shen Shi?” He Qingning certainly hadn’t forgotten about that little white lotus, a type she despised. “You should understand, there seems to be some unclear relationship between her and Third Brother.” Only He Qingning would dare to say such things. She wasn’t afraid of others’ opinions—as long as she felt good saying it, that was enough. After all, she was the favored princess and hadn’t participated in anything improper. Father Emperor would indulge her.

Seeing He Qingning’s gaze fixed on her face, Shen Wan hesitated for a moment before saying, “Then…”

“What?”

“Let’s… let them be together.” Shen Wan said weakly. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw He Qingning’s expression change slightly. Her heart sank. If she didn’t let them be together, did that mean she truly had to become He Xiyan’s wife? Impossible. If it came to that, she might not be able to resist taking scissors to him one day.

“Shen Wan, you really are…” He Qingning laughed angrily. “You truly are Third Brother’s virtuous, magnanimous, and considerate Princess Consort. I’ve heard you were infatuated with Third Brother, but I never imagined you could step back to such an extent. You’re really something.”

He Qingning was fuming. She didn’t know why she was so angry at this woman. It was truly infuriating. Let them be together?

“Princess, please calm down.”

Shen Wan stood up and patted He Qingning’s back. “What else can I do, Princess? If the Prince and Second Sister truly love each other, can I separate them? It’s better to let them be together.”

“And what about you?”

Shen Wan pouted pitifully and said, “The Prince probably doesn’t like me. The marriage was decreed by the Emperor. I can’t resist. I can only be a good Princess Consort and live a peaceful, uncontentious life.”

188: He somewhat suspected that his host was using a new strategy to ensnare Princess He Qingning.

After hearing Shen Wan’s words, He Qingning’s anger mostly dissipated. “Regardless, you are the official Princess Consort. No matter how much Third Brother likes Shen Shi, she can’t surpass you.”

“Princess, do you know what favoritism is?” Shen Wan looked at He Qingning expectantly and said in a low voice, “The Prince is biased. His heart only has room for Second Sister. He doesn’t see me at all, which is why he didn’t come to consummate our marriage on our wedding night. He might even be pretending to be sick now just to avoid facing me.”

He Qingning was stunned. “You actually know about them…”

“I’m not blind. How could I not know about their affairs? I just pretend not to know for the sake of appearances. Princess, if I said I didn’t want to marry the Prince, what would the Emperor do? This was his bestowed grace. Refusing would be defying an imperial order, punishable by death.”

He Qingning’s gaze grew complex. She asked, “So that’s why you’re prepared to be a docile Third Princess Consort, not contesting anything, just living your own quiet life behind closed doors?”

“You must really like Third Brother.”

Shen Wan thought: How could that be possible!!! She didn’t like that scumbag at all.

“You don’t need to deny it. There are many women in the imperial city who admire Third Brother; one more doesn’t make a difference. Although I live in the palace, I often pay attention to outside affairs,” He Qingning said, looking up at Shen Wan. “I know about you making pouches for Third Brother, practicing calligraphy, and studying poetry for him.” These weren’t secrets; everyone knew the General’s legitimate daughter adored Prince Yan.

Shen Wan thought: Princess, you might not believe me, but that foolish girl wasn’t me.

Having her own way of doing things and personality, yet losing herself for a man who didn’t like her. Shen Shi knew she had no chance, so she got close to her and gave all sorts of bad advice, making her performances seem like a poor imitation of others, achieving nothing good and actually making He Xiyan despise her more. Embroidery and poetry were never her strengths; how could she do well at them? Despite being naturally healthy and having a steady gait, she pretended to be delicate and frail like a willow in the wind, easily seen as hypocritical and affected.

“With me around, I won’t let Shen Shi bully you,” He Qingning said.

Shen Wan suddenly asked, “Princess, didn’t you dislike me before? Why are you helping me now?”

“Compared to you, I dislike Shen Shi more,” He Qingning answered matter-of-factly. “To be honest, there are many such black-hearted white lotuses in the palace, and I find them disgusting. You’re better… even as a puddle of mud.” He Qingning blurted out her true thoughts in the heat of the moment.

She glanced at Shen Wan, seeing the shocked expression on her small face, and coughed lightly. “What, am I wrong?”

“The Princess is right in everything she says. If you say I’m mud, then I’m mud.”

The pitiful tone made He Qingning feel a bit embarrassed. She patted Shen Wan’s hand. “If you weren’t so foolish and didn’t always give in to Shen Shi, you’d be fine.”

Shen Wan was still unhappy.

In He Qingning’s heart, she was actually mud!!!

He Qingning saw Shen Wan just keep her head down while eating, not saying anything more. She felt a bit at a loss. What she said wasn’t wrong, was it? Given Shen Wan’s previous behavior, wasn’t she just like a useless puddle of mud? Now she was getting upset—how strange. She didn’t show any dignity as a Princess Consort and legitimate daughter in front of Shen Shi, but she was showing attitude to her.

As they were finishing their meal, Hong Zhu came in and said softly, “Princess Consort, the Second Miss has come again.”

Both of them paused, putting down their bowls and looking at each other.

Shen Wan sat silently in her place, showing no intention of moving. He Qingning thought, isn’t she just like mud? Hearing that Shen Shi had arrived, why didn’t she show some temper or put on an angry face?

Shen Wan was thinking that Shen Shi was really helpful, coming so early in the morning. He Xiyan’s plans would likely be thwarted again today. If he wanted to see a doctor, no way.

When she finished rejoicing and looked up, she saw He Qingning’s retreating figure. She quickly stood up and called out, “Princess, where are you going?”

“To see Third Brother,” He Qingning turned and said coolly. “Since you, his Princess Consort, don’t mind another person by Third Brother’s side, this Princess doesn’t need to interfere further.”

“Princess, you surely don’t know the way. Let me accompany you.”

Shen Wan didn’t care whether He Qingning was angry or willing. She stood up and moved to her side, extending her hand. “Princess, look at this small path paved with pebbles. It’s not very even. Hold my hand as we walk.”

He Qingning’s anger came quickly and left just as fast.

She didn’t know Shen Wan had such skills. She could anger her and then quickly make her calm down. What puzzled her more was that her inner emotions could be controlled by this person. He Qingning scrutinized Shen Wan deeply, seeing her smiling face, and turned away. She didn’t refuse Shen Wan, placing her hand on hers. Her feet stepped steadily on the pebbles as Shen Wan walked beside her, head lowered and smiling.

188: Something’s fishy. He just couldn’t find evidence, but he vaguely felt that his host had calculated many things.

He Qingning arrived at He Xiyan’s room to find Shen Shi sitting on a stool with a pale face. She didn’t make things difficult for her. She had heard that this Shen Shi was in poor health—if she said a couple of words and collapsed on the ground, that would be truly inauspicious. She simply instructed Shen Shi to continue persuading He Xiyan to agree to see a doctor, though in her heart she no longer cared much about this matter.

In the afternoon, He Qingning returned to the palace. Shen Wan didn’t plan to keep watch again tonight. Perhaps due to not sleeping the previous night, she felt particularly drowsy today. After He Qingning left, she lay down on the couch and fell asleep. Vaguely, she heard Hong Zhu’s cries and opened her eyes to see Hong Zhu’s anxious face.

“What’s wrong?”

“Princess Consort, it’s terrible! The Second Miss has fainted.”

Shen Wan pulled up her blanket, blinked, and suddenly remembered—wasn’t Shen Shi supposed to faint? This timing was about when the toxins in Shen Shi’s body would start to take effect. This meant that He Xiyan might be planning to draw her blood.

“Where is Second Sister now?”

“She’s lying in the Prince’s room,” Hong Zhu sighed. “The Prince quickly sent someone to call for a doctor. The Prince seems fine, but I don’t know how the Second Miss is doing.”

The Prince seems fine?

Shen Wan didn’t believe it. He Xiyan must have disguised his face. She clearly remembered that night, her long nails had left several deep scratches on He Xiyan’s face. Moreover, that particular area of He Xiyan’s body couldn’t possibly be fine. His body must be covered in injuries.

“Then I’ll go take a look.”

Shen Wan arrived at He Xiyan’s room to see him sitting on a stool with a gloomy face. When he saw her come in, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, almost making her step back. Damn, this guy was really scary. Did he look like that because he was planning to kill her?

“Your Highness, how is Second Sister?”

“The toxins have penetrated her five viscera and six bowels. She’s living day by day,” He Xiyan said, a fleeting expression of pain crossing his face. Why could the person he didn’t like stand healthily before him, while the one he loved lay there seemingly lifeless, said to be living on borrowed time?

“Have the doctors all examined her?”

Shen Wan feigned concern, asking perfunctorily. As for why Shen Shi carried toxins from the womb, it wasn’t because the General’s household was chaotic, but because Shen Shi’s mother had ill intentions. She had planned to frame and harm Shen Wan’s mother, but unexpectedly became pregnant herself. Although she was saved later, Shen Shi’s mother survived, but the fetus that became Shen Shi was lucky to even be born.

The reason for the General’s household’s sparse population was that General Shen had no intention of taking concubines. But after Shen Wan’s mother gave birth to Shen Wan, she was injured and couldn’t conceive for a long time. Only then did the old madam send Shen Shi’s mother to General Shen’s side. Initially, General Shen didn’t touch her, but later, when Shen Wan’s mother’s health deteriorated, she persuaded General Shen that the Shen family needed heirs. Only then did General Shen officially take Shen Shi’s mother as a concubine. Shen Wan’s mother passed away shortly after General Shen died in battle, unable to overcome her grief. That was the problem with ancient people—giving birth to a child could easily cost half a life.

“They’ve all examined her. I’ve sent people to request an Imperial Physician,” He Xiyan said. The excuse for calling an Imperial Physician was, of course, that he wanted to see a doctor. If the Emperor found out he had called an Imperial Physician for Shen Shi, who knows what he would think.

Shen Wan stood dumbly to the side, offering dry comfort, “Your Highness, don’t worry. Second Sister will surely be fine.”

Hearing Shen Wan’s voice, He Xiyan felt disgusted. Of course his Shi’er wouldn’t have any problems. If not for her accidentally avoiding disaster, Shi’er wouldn’t be suffering so much today. Shi’er was born with toxins from the womb, surely because the General’s household was impure. It must have been Shen Wan’s mother, resenting Shi’er’s mother, who secretly poisoned her. That woman was already dead, so naturally Shen Wan had to pay this debt.

He Xiyan endured the lingering pain in a certain area, pondering how to draw Shen Wan’s blood. The previous method wouldn’t work anymore; Shi’er couldn’t wait. Secretly locking Shen Wan up to draw blood wouldn’t work either. She was General Shen’s daughter and his Princess Consort; if she disappeared, it would easily attract Father Emperor’s attention. In hindsight, it would have been better not to marry her and just find an opportunity to capture her.

“Princess Consort, do you know that in this world, there are some very special people? These people’s blood can cure all poisons; it’s an invaluable medicine. If we could find such a person, perhaps we could save Shi’er.”

Shen Wan heard this eerie tone and felt chills all over her body. Sure enough, this guy was planning to draw her blood.

“I don’t know,” Shen Wan said softly, lowering her head.

He Xiyan looked at her evasive manner and sneered. He understood she wouldn’t admit her special nature.

At this moment, He Xiyan suddenly stood up, walked in front of Shen Wan, and even grabbed her hand. His voice was surprisingly gentle, “These past two days, I’ve neglected the Princess Consort. It’s just that I’ve been feeling unwell, alternating between chills and fever. I felt something was off and didn’t want outsiders to know about this condition. Princess Consort, you should understand.”

“I can understand.”

Understand my foot.

This wolf cub was planning to pretend he was poisoned to make her willingly give blood, wasn’t he?

Soon after, the steward arrived. He Xiyan took a brocade box from the steward’s hands, took out a crystal-clear bracelet, and personally put it on Shen Wan’s wrist. “I had intended to give this to you earlier.”

“Shi’er’s incident happened today, and the Imperial Physician will arrive soon. Princess Consort, don’t worry. You didn’t rest well last night, so go back and rest. In the evening, I’ll come to dine with you.”

The incredibly gentle He Xiyan sent away Shen Wan, who was covered in goosebumps.

“Princess Consort, has the Prince finally noticed you? Perhaps seeing Second Miss’s condition made him realize he should cherish those by his side.”

Shen Wan gave her maid a look that said, “You’re really stupid.”

No wonder the original owner was so foolish; it turns out she was infected by those around her. Unsolicited favors are either deceit or theft. That guy was brewing a plot to draw her blood.

Even the original owner wouldn’t have exposed her special ability to help Shen Shi detoxify just because she was poisoned. Before her mother passed away, she had promised never to reveal it in her lifetime. What if He Xiyan was poisoned?

Although Shen Wan had left a deep impression on He Xiyan that night, he had no doubt about Shen Wan’s feelings for him. If he was poisoned, especially under special circumstances, would Shen Wan stand by and watch him die?

“188, even at this point, do you think I guessed right?”

Shen Wan had anticipated this outcome long ago.

188 also admired Shen Wan a bit, for guessing what He Xiyan might do and preparing some things in advance.

“Open the backpack and take out those two gene modifiers.” Mentioning this, Shen Wan felt pain again. Damn, things from the high-level space were all incredibly expensive.

188 also couldn’t help muttering to himself. He finally understood why his host was so poor—all her money went into buying props. No, that’s not right. Even after buying these two gene modifiers, his host should still have a large sum of money. Earlier, when buying things, he heard Shen Wan say she had no money left. Where did that large sum go?

In the evening, He Xiyan really came to dine with Shen Wan. He was warm and considerate throughout the meal. If it were the original Shen Wan, she might have been captivated. After dinner, He Xiyan didn’t do anything, just instructed her to rest early before leaving.

Shen Shi woke up the next day. He Qingning also learned about this and didn’t bother with Shen Shi anymore. But at lunchtime, He Xiyan actually came to eat with Shen Wan, showing a tender face to her. Shen Wan kept her head down, appearing very shy. He Qingning sat to the side with a stern face, not knowing why she felt so uncomfortable.

Logically, the couple being affectionate should be a good thing. Why did she feel so uneasy?

He Xiyan was actually enduring too. Yesterday, when no one was paying attention, he secretly went to see a doctor. The doctor said that area had been injured, and after being left for two days, he couldn’t engage in bedroom activities for three to four months. Every time he smiled tenderly at Shen Wan, he wanted to strangle her.

Shen Wan was also unhappy. She really didn’t want to play along with this guy. His tender gaze, in her view, was nothing but two cold beams that could kill her.

“Third Brother has been quite affectionate with the Princess Consort these past two days,” He Qingning said, suppressing the uncomfortable feeling in her heart. “I must congratulate Third Brother. I wish you and the Princess Consort a lifetime of love.” Why did saying these words make her feel worse?

Shen Wan thought: Should she remind the Princess that her discomfort was because she didn’t want her to be affectionate with He Xiyan?

He Qingning saw Shen Wan looking at her and pursed her lips, shifting her gaze away. “Since Third Brother is fine, I don’t need to come here every day anymore.”

After lunch, He Qingning left quickly. Sitting in her palanquin with her eyes closed, her mind was filled with images of Shen Wan.

She opened her eyes and chuckled softly, “This Princess must be going mad. Why am I thinking about that puddle of mud! Just a few tender words from Third Brother, and she’s lost her bearings, forgetting everything. What a fool. Is Third Brother someone who easily develops feelings for others? I won’t go for a few days and see what becomes of her.”

Having said this, He Qingning closed her eyes again, forcefully trying not to recall the image of that puddle of mud that had invaded her thoughts.

“Your Highness, what’s wrong?”

Shen Wan watched as He Xiyan coughed up blood and fell towards her. He should have fallen into her arms, but she was so startled that she suddenly stood up. This caused He Xiyan’s forehead to hit the edge of the stool, and he fell directly onto the cold floor. The pain made his head spin, and then he heard Shen Wan’s concerned words as she vigorously shook his body. He wanted to say, couldn’t she see that his symptoms were clearly like poisoning?

Hurry up and draw blood to detoxify him!

Shen Wan shook He Xiyan for a while before finally remembering to call for a doctor. The steward went to fetch a doctor, one that He Xiyan had arranged in advance. Naturally, he shook his head at Shen Wan, stating it was a deadly poison that couldn’t be cured. Even the Imperial Physicians couldn’t save him; He Xiyan wouldn’t last an hour.

“How can this be?”

Shen Wan’s face full of “panic and dismay” truly deceived everyone present.

He Xiyan thought, surely now Shen Wan would finally think of drawing blood to detoxify him?

Unexpectedly, Shen Wan cried by his side for nearly half an hour without any intention of drawing blood. He Xiyan was starting to lose his grip. What if Shen Wan really didn’t draw blood? How was he supposed to explain this lie?

Fortunately, at the last moment, Shen Wan finally drew blood. With her back to He Xiyan, she used a knife to make a small cut on her wrist, her eyes narrowing in a dangerous smile. If not for the need to activate the gene modifier, she would never have drawn her own blood. He Xiyan liked her blood that could detoxify, didn’t he? Well, she’d let him have this panda blood too. 188 glanced at the sinister smile on Shen Wan’s small face and shuddered. He’d always known his host wasn’t a good person, but he hadn’t realized she was this wicked.

After feeding He Xiyan the fresh blood mixed with the gene modifier, Shen Wan touched the handkerchief wrapped around her wrist.

188 thought: It’s just a tiny cut, no need for bandaging. His host had only drawn two drops of blood, yet she was acting as if she’d attempted suicide.

The next day, He Xiyan slowly regained consciousness. The doctor declared it a miracle but said that He Xiyan had been poisoned severely, with toxins penetrating his five viscera and six bowels. The medicine the Princess Consort had given the Prince needed to be taken daily for forty-nine days to completely eliminate the residual toxins.

“Luckily, I still have plenty of that medicine. It was left by my mother and will surely help the Prince expel the remaining toxins,” Shen Wan said with a relaxed face. “After taking it for forty-nine days, will the Prince truly be free from danger?”

The doctor assured her it was so, then accepted his reward and left.

He Xiyan had asked what medicine Shen Wan had given him. She only said it was an ancestral herbal package that, when brewed, looked like fresh blood. She didn’t expect He Xiyan to believe her anyway, and He Xiyan was just asking casually. He had achieved his goal and wouldn’t delve too deeply into it.

For the next few days, He Qingning really didn’t come. Every day, Hong Zhu would deliver medicine to He Xiyan. Looking at Shen Wan’s bandaged wrist and pale face, Hong Zhu asked, “Princess Consort, why don’t you tell the Prince that you used your own fresh blood?”

“On her deathbed, Mother said I must never reveal the secret that my blood can detoxify. Hong Zhu, you must keep this secret for me.”

On the fifth day, He Qingning came again.

She hadn’t informed anyone and went straight to Shen Wan’s courtyard. Unexpectedly, she encountered Hong Zhu, who was just about to deliver medicine to He Xiyan. She saw the small bowl of fresh blood and stopped Hong Zhu. “What is this?”

“Princess Qingning, your humble servant pays respects to the Princess.” Hong Zhu was so startled her hand shook. If He Qingning hadn’t been holding the bowl, she might have spilled the small bowl of fresh blood.

Some blood splashed onto He Qingning’s hand, frightening Hong Zhu, who quickly moved to wipe it off.

He Qingning waved her hand away, using a handkerchief to wipe it off herself. “What is it?”

“It’s… it’s medicine. Please forgive me, Princess. I need to deliver this medicine to the Prince. He’s waiting.”

Medicine?

He Qingning let Hong Zhu pass. She held the handkerchief to her nose. Although it smelled of blood, how could it be medicine?

When she saw Shen Wan and noticed her pale face, her heart sank. But she maintained her composure and asked, “Why is your face so pale? What’s wrong?”

“Ah, Princess, you’ve come,” Shen Wan yawned. “The Prince had an incident earlier, and I was so worried I couldn’t sleep well for several nights. My face certainly doesn’t look good.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes,” Shen Wan said weakly. It was true; she had only drawn two drops of blood. Princess, please don’t misunderstand or get angry.

He Qingning had already noticed Shen Wan’s wrist. When Shen Wan wasn’t paying attention, she grabbed her wrist, looking at the white silk wrapped around it. There was still a faint smell of fresh blood. “Then tell me, what’s this about? When I arrived earlier, I met Hong Zhu. She was carrying a bowl of bright red blood, saying it was medicine!”

“That… is medicine,” Shen Wan said.

“Really?”

“Really.” It really is, it really is true.

He Qingning grew increasingly angry and suddenly unwrapped the white silk from Shen Wan’s wrist. “Then…” As soon as she saw the wrist, He Qingning’s voice stopped.