Chapter 459 Assassination Attempt

Chapter 459: Assassination

"Xuehua, what happened to me last night? Why does my whole body ache so much?"

Hua Feixue covered her mouth with her hand and let out a gasp, "Does Your Highness the Crown Prince not remember?"

Meeting Luo Jingshen's puzzled gaze, Hua Feixue's face turned bright red!

She turned away bashfully, "Last night, Your Highness and I had some wine, and you suggested playing a game of hide-and-seek. Before we knew it, we ended up in bed."

"I have long admired Your Highness, so naturally I would not refuse you. We shared intimate pleasures as was only natural."

She paused, glanced back at Luo Jingshen, then quickly lowered her head again.

In a coquettish tone, she said, "Your Highness was quite vigorous last night—you took me seven rounds in total. With that much exertion, is it any wonder your body aches?"

Luo Jingshen felt a flicker of doubt cross his mind at her words.

Seven rounds in one night?

Could it be that his condition had actually improved?

At this thought, Luo Jingshen couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. He grabbed Hua Feixue's hand.

"Xuehua, are you telling the truth? This prince truly had you seven times in one night?"

Hua Feixue was sick to her stomach inside—she'd sooner believe pigs could fly than that the dog crown prince could manage seven rounds.

Even with the virility tonic Ji Qingqing had brought him, the dog crown prince had only managed three times. Did he really have no clue about his own limits?

She said seven, and he bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Sure enough, most men were cocky without even knowing it.

Hua Feixue mentally ridiculed Luo Jingshen while her face wore a shy smile.

"Of course it's true. This concerns a maiden's honor—how could your servant possibly joke with Your Highness about something like this?"

"If Your Highness still doesn't believe me, you can check the bedsheet beneath you. There's still the proof of my virginity left from last night!"

Hearing this, Luo Jingshen immediately threw off the covers to check the sheet beneath him.

And sure enough, he found a small dried stain of blood.

The sheets were changed daily by the senior maids, so it couldn't have been left by some other woman before.

Then it must be Hua Feixue's.

Luo Jingshen thought Hua Feixue had a point—no woman would joke about her own virtue.

Even pleasure-house girls were no different. Though their status was low, they still had their dignity, and there was always a difference between those with their virtue intact and those without.

Luo Jingshen confidently believed that as the Crown Prince, countless women would clamor to share his bed, and Hua Feixue was certainly no exception.

With this reasoning, he became even more convinced of her words, and much of his suspicion dissipated.

Luo Jingshen burst into hearty laughter and pulled Hua Feixue tightly into his arms, as if trying to press her into his very body.

"Xuehua, you are truly this prince's lucky star. I shall reward you generously."

"There are some jewelry and trinkets in the back storeroom—go pick out a few pieces you like. Also, choose some cloud-pattern silk to have new clothes made for yourself. Stop dressing so modestly from now on!"

"This prince's woman—I have plenty of money to support her."

Luo Jingshen genuinely believed that spending fifty thousand taels of silver to redeem Hua Feixue from the Flower Tower had been the best decision he'd ever made.

Ji Qingqing had made him impotent, yet Hua Feixue had cured him overnight and boosted his manhood.

Where else could he find a woman so gorgeous and seductive, and still chaste?

Hua Feixue, held in Luo Jingshen's arms, her fists tightened and loosened over and over. Many times she wanted to knock his block off.

Fortunately, she held back.

Hearing that Luo Jingshen wanted to give her gifts, her mood improved somewhat. She said sweetly, "Your servant thanks Your Highness for his generosity."

Luo Jingshen patted her hand, his laughter lecherous.

"As long as you serve me well, I'll have plenty of silver to spend on you in the future."

After all, he had already found two patrons in Consort Li and Prince Nanxiao.

When he ran out of money, he could simply ask them for more.

He was their own flesh and blood—they wouldn't dare refuse.

Hua Feixue rose, smoothly extricating herself from Luo Jingshen's embrace, and gave a slight bow.

"Your Highness can rest assured—your servant will serve you well and make sure you're comfortable every single day."

A hint of coldness crept into her voice, but unfortunately Luo Jingshen didn't notice.

He was very pleased with Hua Feixue's compliance and immediately said, "Good. From now on, you'll move into my quarters and be my personal attendant."

Hua Feixue: "!!!"

It was exactly what she'd been hoping for. She immediately replied cheerfully, "Yes, your servant obeys Your Highness's command."

Sure enough, her stock had gone up considerably after sharing his bed.

As long as she stayed close to the dog crown prince, she wouldn't have to worry about gathering information!

Hua Feixue didn't have much luggage. She barely had to pack anything before moving into the Jade Dragon Hall where Luo Jingshen resided.

That night, Luo Jingshen didn't return, and a bad feeling crept over Hua Feixue.

Could it be that the dog crown prince really had sent people to wipe out the entire Ye Prince's household?

She wondered if Ji Yuntang and Luo Junhe could cope with it.

Hua Feixue desperately wanted to slip out and help, but two maidservants were stationed outside her door, under the guise of being assigned by the Crown Prince to attend to her personally.

She knew then that she wouldn't be able to leave tonight, because the dog crown prince could return at any moment.

Feeling frustrated, Hua Feixue walked to the window and prayed devoutly.

"May all bodhisattvas protect her—this humble devotee vows to observe a vegetarian diet and chant prayers, trading ten years of the Dongchen Kingdom's Crown Prince Luo Jingshen's lifespan to let the Princess Ye come through this night safely."

Meanwhile, at the top floor of the River-Viewing Tower in the capital, Luo Jingshen let out a violent sneeze.

Was someone cursing him?

He asked the shadow guard beside him, "How are the men I sent out? Have they succeeded?"

The guard replied respectfully, "Reporting, Your Highness, Guardian Linchuan hasn't sent a signal yet, so they probably haven't succeeded."

Luo Jingshen was instantly furious. "A bunch of useless good-for-nothings! I've already investigated—aside from one strong servant in Prince Ye's mansion, there are only two guards skilled in martial arts. The rest are basically a bunch of frail and elderly servants."

"Luo Junhe is lying in bed, and Ji Yuntang is nothing but a woman. Even if she's formidable, she can't possibly save everyone, especially since we attacked at night."

"With a mansion like Prince Ye's, wiping them out should be a piece of cake. Why haven't the men I sent returned after an hour?"

What Luo Jingshen didn't know was that his men, upon entering Prince Ye's mansion, had already been riddled with arrows!

The front courtyard of Prince Ye's mansion was brightly lit. Ji Yuntang stood on the corridor, directing operations methodically.

"First round of archers, fall back. Second round of archers, prepare. Release!"

Almost instantly, a torrent of arrows flew out like shooting stars, and cries of agony filled the courtyard.

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