[Fantasy] Father and Brothers, Love Me (Complete) - 25-27

Chapter 287 Beautiful Servant

"I am the person you've been waiting for!"

The person you've been waiting for? Could it be someone sent by Long Zhaoxuan to meet her? Thinking of this, Chu Chun couldn't help but ask, "Did Emperor Zhao send you?"

At this moment, the masked man stood with his back to the light, and Chu Chun couldn't see his face, but she could still clearly feel the eerie atmosphere emanating from him. He stretched out his beautiful, slender hand and grabbed Chu Chun's small cheek, angrily saying, "Why has your face become like this? What happened to you?"

"My face? I don't know what happened. Maybe it's because I'm not used to the environment. I became like this after coming to Chu!" Chu Chun had no choice but to lie to him.

After hearing this, the man released her cheek, grabbed her wrist and examined it closely, then gritted his teeth and said, "It's not because of the environment. Someone drugged you, which is why you look like this. Who did it? Now that your face is ruined, how are you going to do that thing?" He frowned and then fell silent.

"What does Emperor Zhao want me to do have to do with my appearance? Does he want me to seduce people with my beauty? But I've become like this now, how could I possibly do such a thing for him?"

The masked man stared at her for a long time, his deep eyes flashing. "The Emperor wants you to do three things: First, no matter what method you use, you must make Consort Chu completely lose favor with Emperor Chu; second, find a way to steal Emperor Chu's tiger tally; third, gain the trust and favor of Crown Prince Chu Han, and scheme to make him turn against Emperor Chu!"

"What? Emperor Zhao thinks too highly of my abilities. Any one of these things is as difficult as climbing to heaven, I simply cannot do it!" Chu Chun refused on the spot.

"No... you must do it, otherwise your two children will never see the sun again!" The masked man threatened coldly.

"Your Majesty... when did he find out I have two children? What does he want? What has he done to my children? They are innocent! How could he so despicably use them as a threat?" Chu Chun bit her lip, her heart burning with rage.

"As the saying goes, all's fair in war. If you don't have enough pawns in your hand, how can you listen to the Emperor? So, you need to think carefully now. What you're about to do concerns the future and fate of your two children. If you succeed, the Emperor will certainly not treat you unfairly. Status, wealth, and glory will be within your grasp. Isn't that what all women yearn for and pursue?"

"All women? Is that what Long Zhaoxuan thinks of all women? Wrong, he's terribly wrong! I don't want any wealth or glory, and I don't care about status or position!" Chu Chun laughed coldly.

"How dare you! What are you laughing at? How dare you call the Emperor's name so casually!" The masked man raised his chin in displeasure.

"I laugh at Long Zhaoxuan's ambition to unify the world, yet he was ultimately helpless against the Emperor of Chu, and now he expects a mere woman like me to bear all his expectations. Doesn't he think himself incompetent?"

The masked man was enraged by her words, pointing a finger at Chu Chun. "Do you even know what you're saying? Every word you utter is treasonous, enough for the Emperor to exterminate your entire clan!"

"Nine clans? I have no nine clans. I'm just a pawn with no control over my own destiny, a pawn that can be easily crushed by Long Zhaoxuan if he's unhappy. My fate is not in my own hands!"

Seeing Chu Chun's calm and fearless demeanor, the masked man knew that this woman was strong-willed and wouldn't yield to force. There was no need to continue entangled with her. The longer he stayed in Chu, the greater the danger. Now that he had told her the most important mission, he needed to leave as soon as possible under the cover of night.

"You now know everything the Emperor wants you to do. You are a smart woman, and you must have made the right decision in your heart. As for those three things, you don't need to worry. The Emperor will find someone to assist in the arrangements, and you will know when the time comes." After saying these words, the masked man disappeared into the night in a flash.

Chapter 288 Absurd Lust (Caution)

"Ling'er, I never thought there would be such a secluded place in the Chu Palace!" Chu Chun said with a sigh as she comfortably lay in the hot spring. She had discovered this place by chance when she was refused entry to Crown Prince Chu Han after being rejected. At that time, she was very curious because she saw two guards guarding the place and not letting anyone in. Today, after being refused entry to Crown Prince Chu Han again, she found that the guards who were supposed to be on duty here were nowhere to be found. So she went in with Ling'er to investigate what kind of mysterious place it was. It turned out that there was a beautiful hot spring hidden inside. Seeing that no one was around, she couldn't resist the urge and took off her clothes, revealing her snow-white and alluring body, and stepped into the hot spring. The water, at a comfortable temperature, made her groan softly, wanting only to close her eyes and enjoy everything before her.

"Princess, let Ling'er scrub your back!" Ling'er knelt down.

"Okay." Chu Chun nodded gently, leaning forward onto the bank. Ling'er picked up a towel and began scrubbing her back. The gentle, comfortable sensation made her squint her eyes. As she scrubbed, Chu Chun sensed something was amiss. She never usually asked Ling'er to scrub her back while bathing; today was actually the first time. But why did Ling'er's hands feel so different from ordinary women's hands? They even had calluses, almost like a man's hands. But then she thought, Ling'er had grown up in a poor family, her life was hard, so it wasn't surprising that her hands were rough. It was pitiful that the child's hands were so rough at such a young age; she must have suffered a lot over the years.

Ling'er's grip on her back was perfect, making her feel incredibly comfortable. But then her body started to feel strange, so hot… Chu Chun felt a surge of heat within her, and with Ling'er's movements, her body grew increasingly hot, as if intensely craving something.

What was wrong with her? Why did she experience such an inhuman pleasure when Ling'er touched her skin? This feeling had only ever occurred to her when she was intimate with Chu Ye, a boy. Was she truly a depraved woman? Otherwise, why would her body react so strongly? The pleasure she felt when being intimate with Chu Ye, an underage boy, was already enough to make her feel ashamed. But to experience the same feeling under a woman's touch—was her sexual orientation abnormal?

Lost in thought, Chu Chun didn't notice Ling'er's hand had already slid over her smooth back and landed on her full breasts. Ling'er's restless fingers began to intentionally or unintentionally knead her increasingly erect nipples, sending waves of pleasurable tingling sensations spreading from her nipples throughout her body, causing Chu Chun to tremble violently.

"Ah..." Chu Chun couldn't help but let out a soft moan, beads of fragrant sweat seeping from her alluring body, eventually gathering and dripping into the spring water.

"Hmm...no more...I can do it myself." Chu Chun couldn't help but moan again, prying away the hands in front of her, but the person behind her didn't heed her command to stop. The bright red, erect, ripe nipples on Chu Chun's two snow-white breasts trembled with her rapid breathing. The hot hands reached out again, gently covering her swollen breasts, the fingers even more aggressively grasping and kneading her nipples, playing with them again and again.

A tingling, electric sensation surged through Chu Chun's cherries again, her cheeks instantly turning bright red. How could Ling'er be so bold? Chu Chun felt both ashamed and angry. She turned her head slightly, intending to tell Ling'er that she didn't need to be served anymore. But when her gaze fell on the man staring at her with burning eyes, she shuddered.

Chapter 289 Father Emperor, No (Caution)

"Father Emperor, you... how did you get in here?" When Chu Chun turned around, her pair of snow-white breasts were exposed, enticing the man in front of her.

Seeing Chu Che's gaze fixed on her private parts, she quickly submerged herself in the water, crossing her arms and clutching her shoulders, trying to cover her exposed body.

"Why did I come here? This is my hot spring. I also want to ask you why you are here?" Chu Che half-closed his eyes, his deep gaze fixed on her.

"I...I'm...I'm sorry, I didn't know this was Father's place, I'll leave immediately!" Chu Chun said, searching her surroundings for her clothes. Huh? Her clothes were just here, how could they have disappeared in the blink of an eye? Ling'er, even Ling'er is gone! "Father...have you seen Ling'er? I...my clothes are in her hands, I can't leave without them!" Chu Chun's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment. She hadn't expected Chu Che to see her naked like this, and she was too ashamed to look him in the eye.

"Can't leave without clothes? In that case, don't leave, come soak in the hot spring with me!" Chu Che raised an eyebrow, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

"Father, don't joke with me, quickly tell Ling'er to bring me my clothes!" Chu Chun said anxiously.

"I'm not joking with you!" Chu Che said, taking off his clothes, revealing his strong, muscular body. With a "plop," he jumped into the water.

Chu Chun initially thought he was joking, but after seeing his actions, she was so frightened that she tried to leave, but he reached out and grabbed her slender waist, turning her around and pressing her against the shore. Then he leaned over her and said, "Princess, I want you to be my woman!"

"Father, how can you say such a thing? We can't..." Chu Chun struggled to move her body as she spoke, but Chu Che held her waist firmly. How could a weak woman like her break free from a man as skilled in martial arts as Chu Che?

Chu Che grabbed Chu Chun's hands with one hand and pressed them to her head. With the other hand, he pinched Chu Chun's face and made her look at him. His hot breath sprayed on her face, and he said with longing in his eyes, "I'm telling the truth. I want you now!"

"No, this is not allowed..." Ignoring Chu Chun's protests, he began to use his large hands to linger intimately on her delicate skin, following the curves of her body.

Under his caresses, Chu Chun's body became limp and powerless to resist, while he smiled wickedly and covered her full breasts with his hands, his fingertips continuing to ambiguously caress her tender red nipples, playing with them in an extremely seductive manner. The nipples on her breasts became hard and swollen under his touch, and she felt a burning desire rising within her, a feeling that was both familiar and shameful, her face flushed crimson.

"Princess, you like me treating you like this! Look, your body is much more honest than you are..." Chu Che lowered his head and whispered those words maliciously in her ear.

"I didn't, Father, don't..." Chu Chun denied breathlessly, but without any conviction. She felt an unbearable itching and wetness in her flower cave under Chu Che's caresses, this familiar yet shameful feeling made her subconsciously squeeze her legs together and gently rub them.

Chapter 290 Bewildered and Passionate (Caution)

Chu Chun was enveloped in Chu Che's strong masculine aura. She felt dizzy and weak, and could only lean helplessly against the shore. Her face was pressed against Chu Che's chest, and she could even hear his heartbeat clearly. Although his embrace was domineering, it gave her a strange sense of security, as if their bodies were naturally in harmony.

Chu Chun didn't know why such an absurd thought had popped into her mind. She was the concubine of his son, and her husband was still ill. Yet she was lying naked in her father's arms, and she actually felt comfortable. This was utterly inappropriate. She could only plead with a sob in her voice, "Don't do this, Father, please let me go!"

Chu Che knew very well that she was aroused. While fondling her beautiful breasts, he whispered in her blushing ear, "Do you really want me to let you go? Don't be hypocritical! You're clamping your legs together, isn't it because your lower body is starting to itch?"

Chu Chun felt extremely ashamed of his words. Undeniably, his actions had completely aroused the long-suppressed desire within her. Her flower cave was constantly surging with shameful itching, and silky spring water was uncontrollably seeping out from her flower cave.

"What do you want from me?" Chu Chun's body seemed to have completely lost its own under his seemingly magical touch. She had no strength left, and her once clear voice had become hoarse, giving her beautiful body a languid charm. A

fierce fire of desire rose in Chu Che's eyes. His tall body pressed down on her, and his hoarse voice betrayed his desire: "Princess, don't you like me doing this to you? But what's going on down there?" After saying this, his palm slid down her graceful waistline until it reached her pubic hair. He hooked his fingers along the narrow crevice, carefully combing through the wet pubic hair.

"Ugh... don't touch me there... don't..." With Chu Chun's soft cry, his fingers slid into her warm and moist flower path. Chu Chun's flower path was unusually tight, only able to accommodate one finger, and inside it was already wet and sticky, with streams of abundant spring water flowing uncontrollably. With the lubrication of her vaginal fluids, Chu Che's fingers spun and rubbed against the tender walls of her flower-like opening, arousing Chu Chun, who had been averse to lovemaking for a long time, causing her face to flush red, her brows to furrow, her eyes to become hazy, her red lips to part slightly, and soft moans to escape her nose. Her eyes revealed an undisguised surge of desire

. "Ah...don't turn anymore...ah..." Chu Chun was extremely shy, yet she couldn't hide the waves of pleasure surging through her body. Her heart pounded faster and faster, as if it were about to leap out

of her mouth. Hearing Chu Chun's alluring moans, Chu Che felt a tremendous sense of conquest. He bent down, his lips lightly touching the source of those beautiful moans, and his mouth was filled with a soft, fragrant sensation. His nimble lips and tongue teased her cherry lips, not in a hurry to force open her teeth, but gently tracing the sweet outline of her lips. Chu Chun's lips were warm, fragrant, and soft, carrying a sweetness that penetrated to the heart, making him linger.

Chu Chun was ultimately swept away by his passion. The heat in her heart surged to the top of her head, overshadowing her reason, causing her to open her teeth in a daze.

Chapter 291 Unparalleled Incest (Caution)

Chu Che's skillful tongue brushed past her teeth and entered hers, passionately entwining with her fragrant tongue. An indescribable pleasure made her moan softly. Their lips and tongues were pressed together, filled with a soft and sweet taste, causing a surge of heat in Chu Che's lower abdomen. Like a parched land receiving rain, he kissed her passionately, his tongue skillfully swirling in her mouth, sucking her sweetness. Chu Chun's mind went blank, her body felt as if it were engulfed in a raging fire, unbearably hot and desperately needing release but unable to, she could only drown in his captivating kiss.

Their body temperatures rose steadily. Chu Chun's lips possessed an irresistible magic that Chu Che found hard to resist; even the slightest touch would set his blood boiling. His kisses grew increasingly intense, and under the control of desire, his large hands caressed Chu Chun's smooth, bare back, waves of heat seeping from his palms into her skin.

"Mmm..." Chu Chun's eyes were glazed, her body tingling from his kisses, allowing him to entwine his lips and tongue with hers, exchanging breaths.

Her soft voice ignited a raging fire within Chu Che, and he passionately sucked on her sweet lips, kissing her with even more lingering passion, his kisses growing increasingly fiery.

"Chun'er..." Chu Che suddenly couldn't contain his emotions and uttered the name he had longed for. Lost in desire, Chu Chun vaguely seemed to hear him calling a woman's name, but she couldn't quite make it out.

"What are you saying?"

"You're so beautiful, I want you, I want you right now." After a passionate kiss, Chu Che temporarily pulled away from her lips and tongue, panting heavily, his eyes filled with burning flames, almost as if he wanted to incinerate her.

"Ah...no..." Chu Chun's cheeks flushed crimson at his words, her breath coming in short gasps. How could her body so completely betray her will and submit to him? She should have refused, but under his passionate onslaught, she hadn't uttered a word of refusal. What could she do to make him let her go? She gazed at him thoughtfully, her red lips slightly parted, a sight that, in the man's eyes, was a silent invitation and temptation.

"You belong to me, everything in Chu Kingdom belongs to me!" Chu Che whispered declaringly, his deep eyes gleaming with an irresistible fire. He lowered his head, his warm breath whispering domineeringly in her ear.

Then, with practiced ease, he extended his tongue and licked her sensitive ear, sending Chu Chun into another shiver of ecstasy. He then slowly lowered his head, burying it in her chest, sucking on her delicate breasts. He then branded his marks upon her flawless white skin, his burning hands roaming over her fair skin, her breasts changing shape in his touch. The fire of desire was transmitted to her through his hands, an indescribable pleasure spreading through her entire body. Waves of heat consumed her, and moans escaped her lips.

"Your body is so sensitive and passionate, aren't you? Do you want me?" Chu Che nodded in satisfaction, parting her snow-white thighs and placing them on his shoulders. His sharp eyes then fixed on the deep, fragrant pubic hair.

"Don't look there, please, let me go. If we really do this, it will be incest, and that will be punished by heaven..."

"Punished by heaven? But I just want to defy heaven!"

Chapter 292 The Guest in the Curtain (Caution)

Chu Chun's words made the man in front of her slightly angry. He didn't believe in the so-called punishment of heaven at all. So he maliciously took her jade hand and touched his hard, iron-like penis between his legs, while biting her ear and saying, "Princess... are you a woman who is afraid of punishment from heaven? There are many men who have had affairs with you in Zhao Kingdom. Even your father and brother are your guests in the curtain. So why do you refuse me? You should know that it will make you very comfortable..."

Chu Chun's jade hand trembled violently after touching the extremely hot object. She looked down and saw that her slender jade hand was placed on the man's huge penis.

Although she had experienced sexual intercourse after losing her memory, those were absurd things that happened when she was completely unconscious, and she couldn't remember the specifics. But this time, she was seeing a strong male genitalia for the first time while fully conscious. Extreme shame turned her face crimson, her entire body burning red from head to toe!

The thick, large penis, too big to be grasped in one hand, swelled slightly with excitement in her palm, its vibrant veins throbbing and displaying its fierce aggression before her eyes. She tried to release it in fear, but the man's hand held it firmly, and she couldn't break free.

Seeing her futile movements, Chu Che's lips curled into a smile, his deep eyes half-closed as he said, "Princess... do you think you still have a chance to escape? There's no woman I can't have!" With that, he brought his enormous member close to her alluring entrance, thrusting his narrow hips forward, penetrating her like a tidal wave.

"Ah..." The man's hot and unusually thick member entered her flower-like opening, but Chu Chun felt no pain or discomfort. Instead, she experienced a strange, indescribable sense of belonging, and her initial fear vanished completely.

"Do you like it..." Chu Che thrust in and out, his hands cupping her plump breasts, sucking and licking them with his tongue while secretly observing her reaction.

"Mmm... mmm..." Chu Chun's moans were melodious and captivating, enough to ignite a man's lust. The intense pleasure almost overwhelmed her reason; she only wanted to arch her back and receive his offerings. Each casual caress of his hand brought her ultimate joy, making her tremble all over. Her flower path hungrily swallowed his large member, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

"No... ah... no! Please stop..." Chu Chun shook her hair, which was spread across the bed. Although she hoped that the shameful desire within her body would end soon, the ever-surging pleasure made her contradictorily want to indulge in it.

"Ah..." Tears welled up in Chu Chun's bright eyes. She finally couldn't control herself and hugged Chu Che tightly, her nails leaving red marks on his back. Her body, not yet satisfied and released, wrapped her legs around Chu Che's waist even tighter.

"You can't even handle this much!" Chu Che whispered in her ear. Seeing her go from fierce resistance to complete surrender, Chu Che's eyes were now clouded by intense lust. "Princess..." A bead of sweat slid down Chu Che's temple, and his attacks became even more ferocious.

With each movement, a storm of pleasure pushed Chu Chun almost to the heavens. The intense, extreme joy ignited an unnamed fire within Chu Chun, almost burning her to ashes in an instant...

Chapter 293 A Dream of Nanke (Caution)

The comfort that spread throughout her body made Chu Chun's reason vanish. She could only wholeheartedly feel the pleasure Chu Che was giving her, letting out one incredulous moan after another. Tormented by the yearning for love, she didn't consider why she had become so wanton, so easily seduced and deeply ensnared by this man. She only wanted to sway her hips, dancing to his rhythm, her snow-white, plump breasts bouncing and swaying wildly, yearning for his deeper penetration and possession.

"You're such a passionate little thing!" Chu Che, like a tireless beast, thrust relentlessly into her flower-like opening, his member penetrating her depths with unparalleled ease, frequently touching her most sensitive flesh. Her juices gushed out like an uncontrollable spring, and she cried out in pleasure.

"Princess, do you like it? Do you want me to go deeper?" Chu Che asked again with a wicked charm, his movements becoming even wilder.

"Yes! I want it..." Chu Chun's desire, aroused by his constant teasing, had already reached its peak. She could only cling tightly to his strong body, pressing herself against his massive member, letting it penetrate and possess her, to alleviate the endless emptiness.

"Then call me by my name now, call me Che!" Chu Che demanded domineeringly.

"Che..." Chu Chun, caught in the throes of passion, could only comply with his request.

Seemingly very satisfied with her answer, he possessed her even more passionately, penetrating deeper and deeper with each thrust. Her tight, moist passage constantly gripped his hardness, shyly shrinking as it entered, reluctant to let go as it withdrew, making him linger, yearning for more.

His member enjoyed the embrace of her soft passage, Chu Che galloping freely within this wet, deep passage, his movements becoming faster and faster, as if wanting to release his full passion like a hurricane.

"Mmm... ah... ah..." Under the overwhelming pleasure brought by Chu Che's thrusts, Chu Chun finally couldn't help but scream. She was so aroused that she lost her composure; she was about to go mad, unable to utter any other words besides moaning. She could only express her needs by clinging tightly to his broad shoulders, her tight passage gripping his enormous member that occupied her sensitive spot.

"You're so tight, Princess!" Chu Che watched with satisfaction as she demanded of him, increasing the speed of his thrusts. Each impact was more forceful than the last, and her moans of pleasure grew more intense, like an aphrodisiac giving him unparalleled satisfaction. His massive member churned rapidly within her, his mind solely focused on completely conquering her.

Suddenly, Chu Chun felt an uncontrollable spasm and contraction in her flower cave. An unforgettable, soul-stirring, and bone-melting pleasure surged through her lower body. Her delicate body trembled violently, and a large amount of honey-like fluid gushed out like a tidal wave, splashing onto Chu Che's still throbbing member. Her body felt as if she were floating on clouds, her mind blank. She kicked her legs a few times and then fainted.

"Princess...Princess...Wake up!" Chu Chun vaguely seemed to hear Ling'er's voice. She opened her eyes abruptly and saw Ling'er looking at her with a worried expression. The scenes of lovemaking with Chu Che flashed through her mind, and her mind went blank. She could only look around frantically and find that she was not in the hot spring, but in her own palace. Chu Che was nowhere to be seen.

"Princess, what's wrong? Ling'er called you for so long and you didn't wake up, it scared Ling'er to death! I have good news for you, His Highness the Crown Prince just sent someone to say he wants to see you, the Emperor's words really work!"

"Your...Your Majesty, where is he?" Chu Chun asked in a panic.

"Your Majesty? The Emperor is in his own palace, he hasn't come here. Princess, what's wrong with you? You said you weren't feeling well when you came back last night, and this morning Ling'er saw you were burning up, I kept calling you but you wouldn't wake up, it scared Ling'er to death."

"What? Was that just a dream?"

Chapter 294 A Stain on Life

Chu Chun's pretty face flushed red, and she sat up. Why would she have such an absurd and bizarre erotic dream? It's undeniable that Chu Che is an extremely charming man, his eyes are always so deep and intriguing, and every time she faces him, she always feels flustered and at a loss. This time she even had an erotic dream with him, no! She couldn't let herself think like this anymore. It must have been the masked man who threatened her last night, seduce Chu Che and his son into turning against each other, that caused her to dream of such lewd palace affairs.

"Princess..." Ling'er's call pulled Chu Chun back from her reverie. "Is the princess alright? If she's really unwell, I'll go to the Crown Prince's palace to inform him, and we can visit him another day. It's been over an hour since the Crown Prince sent someone to invite you. I've heard he has a bad temper and is difficult to get along with; I'm afraid this will deepen his misunderstanding of you!"

"No need," Chu Chun said. She knew that the

Crown Prince Chu Han's sudden change in attitude and invitation to meet her must be related to Chu Che. The Crown Prince of Chu, Chu Han, was currently reclining on his bed, his beautiful yet resentful peach blossom eyes fixed on the entrance, unblinking. Damn it! Why hasn't that woman arrived yet? So much time has passed. Could it be because he turned her away yesterday, and now that she sees he sent someone to invite her today, she's trying to put on airs?

He wonders who's trying to harm him; he was poisoned by accident, otherwise, how could such a woman have the opportunity to become his Crown Princess? Although others see him as a mischievous prince, idle and incompetent, it doesn't mean he's mediocre. He only did that to spite his father. Thinking of his father, his anger and resentment intensify. Today, his father has come to advise him not to be cold to that woman. How can he be calm about marrying such a woman? This woman is a notorious adulteress in Zhao Kingdom, known for her promiscuity and promiscuity, even rumored to have had an incestuous relationship with her father and brother. Although his father explained that he only married her to bring him good fortune, the fact that she's his woman is already common knowledge. Even if he disliked and hated her, he couldn't divorce her now, otherwise it would affect the relationship between the Chu and Zhao kingdoms. Hmph! Was his personal happiness to be sacrificed for the sake of the Chu-Zhao relationship? Didn't his father suspect that his poisoning might also be intricately linked to the Zhao royal family? The fact that he recovered without medicine the moment this woman arrived was highly unusual; he absolutely refused to believe it was because her fate was compatible with his that she saved him. No matter what the future held, this woman becoming his Crown Princess would be a stain on his life.

"Ah...sneez!" He sneezed, seeing stars, and his temples throbbed with pain. He had felt much better that morning and even gone out for a walk, but after his father's visit and reprimand, his condition worsened due to his depression.

Now he had a fever and chills, and the world spun around him as soon as he stood up; he didn't even have the strength to lift his arm. Everyone around him said that this woman's fate was compatible with his, but he thought they were incompatible. He had rarely been sick since childhood, so how could he have become so frail after meeting this woman?

Chapter 295 Infinite Taunts

No, he had to recover his health as soon as possible so that he could have less "contact" with this woman and avoid being watched by his father's spies.

The door opened softly, "Come in!" A palace maid carried in freshly brewed medicine and entered with the imperial physician. Why wasn't it that woman? Chu Han took the medicine bowl, closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and gulped it down, making the palace maid's eyes almost pop out. You know, getting this crown prince to drink medicine used to be incredibly difficult, so why was he so willing today? What had changed him?

"Imperial Physician, when can I go out with this illness?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, it's best to rest for a while longer..."

Chu Han scratched his head in frustration and glared at the imperial physician. Damn it! He was truly unlucky; he had just recovered from the poisoning, and now he had caught a cold, meaning he would

n't be able to go out for several days. The imperial physician, seeing Chu Han's slightly disheveled hair, flushed cheeks, and captivating, alluring peach blossom eyes, was utterly mesmerized, almost causing him to have a nosebleed. Although Crown Prince Chu Han was unruly, he was undeniably handsome. He wondered how Consort Lan had given birth to such a stunningly beautiful son, far surpassing her in appearance. Moreover, his demeanor was completely opposite to that of the Emperor. While the Emperor was also exceptionally handsome, he possessed a mature, masculine charm, whereas the Crown Prince was like a greenhouse rose, vibrant yet untouchable, captivating even men who saw him.

Chu Han, his mind completely focused on Chu Chun, failed to notice the imperial physician's lapse in composure. He beckoned a palace maid forward, intending to order her to check on Chu Chun again, when a young guard rushed in, kneeling and saying, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess has arrived outside the palace requesting an audience..."

Chu Han raised an eyebrow. Oh, she's finally here. She was truly difficult to invite. "Let her in!"

Having received the decree from Crown Prince Chu Han, Chu Chun headed towards the palace. Along the way, she had considered many things, how to speak to Crown Prince Chu Han, but upon seeing him in person, all her preparations seemed to shift unpredictably.

"The Crown Princess is indeed difficult to invite, making this Crown Prince wait an hour?" A mocking male voice, clear and distinct, rang out as she stepped into the room.

Was he talking about her? Chu Chun smiled bitterly. For the past few days, she had come to visit him only to be turned away. Today, she was merely a little late, and he had already become angry. It seemed the palace people were right; this Crown Prince was indeed a difficult person to serve. Chu Chun looked up towards the only large bed in the room, where the Crown Prince Chu Han sat. She took a few steps closer to him, but the closer she got, the more confused she became. This Crown Prince looked remarkably like someone else. Who was it? She had actually seen him before, when she had just entered the palace. With Chu Che and Chu Peng, the two men who held the highest power in Chu, by her side, she was understandably nervous. It was the first time she had seen her husband, and his eyes were filled with icy coldness, making her hesitant to look directly at him. Therefore, she hadn't looked closely at his appearance, only remembering him as an exceptionally handsome man. But now, so close to him, the image of another person in her mind became increasingly clear, "Ye'er..."

Chapter 296 Truly a Harlot

He looked remarkably like Chu Ye, practically identical. If Chu Ye hadn't once worked as a male prostitute at the Chunfeng Brothel in Zhao Kingdom, she would have doubted whether they were father and son. She'd heard that Crown Prince Chu Han was unruly and always acted recklessly; it was entirely possible he had such a grown son. But why would he let his offspring wander outside? It couldn't be! Perhaps they just looked alike.

"Ye'er? Who is he? Your male concubine?" Seeing the familiarity and shock in Chu Chun's eyes, Chu Han looked up at her coldly, a chilling glint in his eyes.

"He's the child who's always been with me in Zhao Kingdom…!" Upon meeting his icy gaze, Chu Chun lowered her eyes, a flicker of panic in them. Male concubine? Ye'er wasn't her male concubine, but they had indeed been very intimate. She didn't know how to define their relationship.

Her expression was clearly an admission in Chu Han's eyes, making his gaze even colder. "Then why are you looking at me with such a strange look? Do I look a lot like him?"

Chu Chun lowered her eyes again. Speaking of Ye'er, she really missed him. He had sworn he would come to save her. Although she knew he had that intention, she also knew very well that it was impossible. She didn't know where he was now, or if that reclusive master was treating him well. "Yes, he looks very much like you. In Zhao Kingdom, my relationship with him... was the best."

"The two of you were the best?" Chu Han looked at her coldly, his face ashen. His disgust grew stronger, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. She really was a harlot, not only ignorant but also shameless, actually putting on this act of missing her male lover in front of him.

He parted his thin lips slightly, his eyes, dark as midnight, cold as ice, and continued, "You said I, the Crown Prince, look like one of your lowly male concubines? Are you trying to insult me, to retaliate for my coldness towards you?" Everyone knew that Princess Luanfeng kept male concubines in Zhao Kingdom. The men who were "close" to her could only have one relationship with her: they were her male concubines. Damn it! This woman actually compared him to her male concubines, which filled Chu Han's handsome face with anger!

"Ye'er is not a male concubine! No, you are not allowed to say that about him!" Chu Chun stood in front of the bed, her small face tense, vehemently denying it.

"Really?" Chu Han looked at her small face carefully again, this time without searching for any trace of guilt in her expression. Regardless of this woman's past, she is now his Crown Princess, and no matter how unwilling he is, he cannot change this fact. "I, the Crown Prince, do not want to dwell on your past, but now that you are my Crown Princess, you must behave yourself. This is not your Zhao Kingdom, and I am not your father. If you do anything to shame me, even if my father punishes me, I will immediately divorce you."

Hearing his words, Chu Chun felt no displeasure. Divorce? She wished he would divorce her now, perhaps so she could avoid facing those impossible tasks. But she was also very clear that Long Zhaoxuan would not let her off easily.

Seeing her nonchalant and indifferent expression, Chu Han felt somewhat displeased. "I summoned you here today to tell you that Father Emperor summoned me, instructing me to treat you well. Everyone in the world knows about our marriage alliance, but all you'll receive is the title of Crown Princess. I don't like you, and don't even dream of me being close to you. A woman like you can't possibly earn my utmost pity. However, I still need a puppet to act alongside me to maintain relations between our two countries. You should understand what I mean, right?"

So he just wanted her to be a puppet? Chu Che had only talked to him about this, and she smiled bitterly to herself. That's right, he himself disliked her, so how could he accept her as his daughter-in-law?

Chapter 297 How Can You Get a Tiger's Cub ?

The moonlight was somewhat chilly. The weather in Chu Kingdom had been rather strange this year. The snow that had just fallen was beginning to melt, and it seemed that another heavy snowfall was about to begin.

In the courtyard of the Chu Emperor's palace, Hong De quietly followed behind Chu Che, whispering, "Your Majesty, Princess Luanfeng wants His Highness the Crown Prince to request an imperial decree allowing her free entry and exit from the palace. His Highness is unaware of the truth, yet you so readily agreed. Aren't you afraid that with this decree, Princess Luanfeng will have easier access to the people of Zhao Kingdom?"

Chu Che's eyes sharpened. "Of course, I understand Minister Hong's concerns perfectly. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. Since Princess Luanfeng is so eager to leave the palace, I will grant her wish and give her ample opportunity. I want to see what Long Zhaoxuan is really thinking, sending this woman to Chu Kingdom who has neither martial arts skills nor beauty, and is not particularly clever or adept at currying favor. By the way, have you investigated this woman thoroughly? Is she truly Princess Luanfeng herself? Why do I always feel that she is completely different from the rumors?"

"This... Your Majesty, according to reports from my spies planted in Zhao Palace, Princess Luanfeng was missing for nearly a year, and was only brought back to Zhao Palace a month ago by Minister of Revenue Li Xiang. It is said that she lost her memory after falling into the water!

" "You mean she lost her memory after falling into the water?" Chu Che suddenly recalled Chu Chun's innocent bright eyes. No matter how he looked at her, she didn't seem like a scheming spy. She wasn't beautiful, one could even say she was ugly, but those stubborn, beautiful eyes were so similar to hers. However, her resemblance only made him more...

"Princess Luanfeng's memory loss caused her personality to change drastically. The former Princess Luanfeng was very different from the current one. She was unrestrained and flamboyant, and wouldn't restrain her behavior because of the bad impression others had of her. The current Princess Luanfeng, apart from keeping young male lovers, which is somewhat unconventional, doesn't have the same entanglements with many men as before. Her behavior is dignified and shows the upbringing of a princess."

"And that male lover is a boy?" Chu Che's brows furrowed deeply upon hearing this. "

This boy was a courtesan at Nanfeng Pavilion, the largest brothel in Zhao Kingdom. It's said that a year ago, Princess Luanfeng bought over twenty male courtesans from Nanfeng Pavilion and took them into the palace, causing quite a stir. That boy was her favorite among them. However, the princess later disappeared, and her palace was reduced to ashes overnight. Except for that boy, all the male courtesans perished in the fire."

Chu Che's amber eyes narrowed slightly, their depths unfathomable. "This fire was clearly deliberate; otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence that almost all the male courtesans died on the day the princess disappeared. However, I've always been puzzled by one thing: if Princess Luanfeng was a pawn cultivated by Emperor Zhao, why could he tolerate her doing so many things that disgraced the Zhao royal family, even ruining his own and his son's reputation? But if she wasn't his pawn, but his true princess or beloved woman, whom he genuinely loved, why would he send her to Chu Kingdom to die?" Furthermore, Princess Luanfeng became famous throughout the kingdoms for her beauty and the prophecy of the phoenix descending upon the world, yet she coincidentally fell ill and became disfigured after arriving in Chu! I had close contact with her, and she was not wearing a human skin mask. Although I am not an expert in medicine, her pulse did indeed suggest something was wrong.”

“Your Majesty has fought with Emperor Zhao for so many years, you should know him very well. He is not a monarch who would be obsessed with women; women are merely tools for him to consolidate his power. If he truly loved Princess Luanfeng, he would never have sent her to Chu. Therefore, I believe she cannot be Emperor Zhao's daughter or his beloved. As for why Princess Luanfeng disappeared, it has always been a mystery in Zhao Kingdom. However, all indications suggest that the current Princess Luanfeng is the same person as the Princess Luanfeng of a year ago. Before her disfigurement, the current Princess Luanfeng looked exactly like the past Princess Luanfeng. They both had phoenix birthmarks in the same location on their chests, and both were extremely fond of the same male favorite. As for her face, I believe it must be due to a real illness to look like this. Long Zhaoxuan would never allow someone without any beauty to serve him in Chu Kingdom; it makes no sense at all.

Chapter 298 Imperial Decree to Leave the Palace

"If this is what you want, then so be it!"

Hearing Chu Chun's answer, Chu Han's face did not show any surprise. He raised his handsome eyebrows and said with some suspicion, "You agreed so readily? Tell me, do you want to get some benefit from me, the Crown Prince?"

"Benefits?" Hearing this, Chu Chun's small hands clenched tightly beneath her sleeves. Crown Prince Chu Han was truly difficult to please; she had readily agreed, yet he was already suspicious of her. However, since he believed she had ulterior motives and was only after his own gain, she shouldn't "waste" this opportunity. "I hope Your Highness can obtain an imperial decree granting me free access to the palace!" If she could get it, it might be useful to her in the future.

"Oh? Your conditions are quite demanding! But as a princess, what could you possibly need that I, the Crown Prince, cannot do for you, that requires you to leave the palace yourself?" Chu Han's eyes were cold and deep, unfathomable as he spoke.

"Your Highness, as you surely know, I wasn't born in the palace; I come from the common people. Since being recognized as a member of the royal family, my father has always doted on me. In Zhao Kingdom, I could go wherever I wanted, and I was used to being free. Now, suddenly being locked up in the palace, you should understand how painful that is! So, what I want is a moment of freedom! I hope you can grant my request!"

Chu Han lay on the bed, scrutinizing the woman before him once more, his amber eyes deepening in color. This princess was indeed eloquent, able to utter such a high-sounding reason without batting an eye, giving him no chance to refuse.

Chu Chun, of course, knew the Crown Prince suspected her motives, but she didn't want to say more. She did indeed have ulterior motives. He didn't trust her at all; she was purely gambling, gambling for herself a chance, although she knew it was almost impossible. To leave the palace, she would inevitably need Chu Che's permission, and even if the Crown Prince could help her obtain the decree, getting past Chu Che wouldn't be easy. But she didn't want to give up this opportunity.

"This won't be easy for you!" Chu Han frowned, his brows furrowed. Although his father hadn't said much, he could guess that this woman's marriage to him wasn't as simple as it seemed on the surface. Otherwise, his father wouldn't have forbade him to divorce her and insisted on maintaining a polite facade. The Chu and Zhao kingdoms had always been bitter enemies, constantly at war. However, after Zhao's failed attack on Chu with the help of the Western Regions, they hadn't fought for over a decade. Long Zhaoxuan was an ambitious emperor. Could he really tolerate his defeat and obediently offer up his beloved princess to maintain friendly relations with Chu? It seemed impossible! He had heard tales of Princess Luanfeng's promiscuous behavior in the Zhao harem, and it was said that Long Zhaoxuan's eldest prince had even lost his position as crown prince because of her. Long Zhaoxuan not only didn't punish this princess from the common people, but instead showered her with even more affection than his own son—it was undeniably strange. Furthermore, this infamous woman, just a year ago, was a coveted bride, sought after by princes and nobles from various countries, with countless envoys coming to propose marriage. But after Long Zhaoxuan's offer of a marriage alliance was rejected by his father, she transformed from a legendary, celestial beauty into a universally despised, ugly, and promiscuous woman—a truly astonishing change. And most strangely, her behavior since arriving in Chu was not as rumored, leaving him extremely puzzled. However, he decided to grant her request, believing his father would agree. (01-14 Chapter 299: Not a Spy)

The moonlight was somewhat chilly; the weather in Chu this year had been rather strange. The snow that had just fallen was beginning to melt, and it seemed another heavy snowfall was about to begin.

In the courtyard of the Chu Emperor's palace, Hong De quietly followed behind Chu Che, whispering, "Your Majesty, Princess Luanfeng wants the Crown Prince to request an imperial decree granting her free access to the palace. The Crown Prince is unaware of the truth, yet you so readily agreed. Aren't you afraid that with the decree, Princess Luanfeng will have easier access to the people of Zhao?"

Chu Che's eyes sharpened. "I understand Minister Hong's concerns perfectly well. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. Since Princess Luanfeng is so eager to leave the palace, I will grant her wish and give her ample opportunity. I want to see what Long Zhaoxuan's purpose is in sending this woman—who has neither martial arts skills nor beauty, and is not particularly clever or adept at currying favor—to Chu. By the way, have you investigated this woman thoroughly? Is she truly Princess Luanfeng herself? Why do I always feel she isn't as the rumors suggest?"

"This... Your Majesty, according to reports from my spies in Zhao Kingdom, Princess Luanfeng was missing for nearly a year. She was only brought back to Zhao Palace a month ago by Minister of Revenue Li Xiang. It is said that she lost her memory after falling into the water and thus ended up wandering among the common people again!

" "You said she fell into the water and lost her memory? Can someone really change so much after losing their memory?" Chu Che's mind flashed back to Chu Chun's innocent bright eyes. No matter how he looked at her, she didn't seem like a scheming spy. She wasn't beautiful, one could even say she was ugly, but those stubborn, beautiful eyes were so similar to hers. However, her resemblance only made him more...

"The former Princess Luanfeng was indeed very different from the current one. She was unrestrained and flamboyant, and wouldn't restrain her behavior because of the bad impression others had of her. The current Princess Luanfeng, apart from keeping young male lovers, which is somewhat unconventional, doesn't have the same entanglements with many men as before. Her behavior is dignified and she has the upbringing of a princess."

"Her male lover is a boy. Is she really so indiscriminate?" Chu Che's brows furrowed deeply upon hearing this. "

That boy was a courtesan at Nanfeng Pavilion, the largest brothel in Zhao Kingdom. It's said that a year ago, Princess Luanfeng bought over twenty male courtesans from Nanfeng Pavilion and took them into the palace, causing quite a stir. That child was her favorite among them. However, the princess later disappeared, and her palace was burned to the ground overnight. Except for that child, all the male courtesans perished in the fire."

Chu Che's amber eyes narrowed slightly, their depths unfathomable. "This fire was clearly deliberate; otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence that almost all the male courtesans died on the day the princess disappeared. But I don't understand one thing: if Princess Luanfeng was a pawn cultivated by Emperor Zhao, why could he tolerate her doing so many things that disgraced the Zhao royal family, even ruining his own and his son's reputation? But if she wasn't his pawn, but his true princess or beloved woman, whom he genuinely loved, why would he send her to Chu Kingdom to die?" Princess Luanfeng was once famous throughout the kingdoms for her beauty and the prophecy of the phoenix descending upon the world, yet she coincidentally fell ill and became disfigured after arriving in Chu! I have been in close contact with her, and she is not wearing a human skin mask. Although I am not an expert in medicine, her pulse does indeed suggest something is wrong.”

“Your Majesty has fought with Emperor Zhao for so many years, you should know him very well. He is not obsessed with women; women are merely tools for him to consolidate his power. If he truly loved Princess Luanfeng, he would never have sent her to Chu. Therefore, I believe she cannot be Emperor Zhao’s daughter or his beloved.” As for why Princess Luanfeng disappeared for nearly a year, it remains a mystery. However, all indications suggest that the current Princess Luanfeng is the same person as the Princess Luanfeng of a year ago. When the current Princess Luanfeng was first brought back to the palace, she indeed looked exactly like the past Princess Luanfeng. They both had phoenix birthmarks in the same location on their chests, and they both doted on the same male favorite. As for her face, I believe she must have truly fallen ill to look like this. Back then, when Prince Zhao wanted her to marry into the Chu Kingdom to seduce the Emperor, she was a stunning beauty. He would never allow someone without beauty to serve him in Chu; it makes no sense. "

Chapter 300: Courtesan

" "I have already arranged for people to monitor her, but so far, it seems no abnormalities have been found. However, I believe that since Long Zhaoxuan has done so much just to ensure her smooth marriage into Chu, she is his person, and sooner or later he will take action. I will certainly 'treat' her well!"

"Princess, are you really going in?" Ling'er couldn't help but ask again to confirm. She didn't know what had gotten into Princess Luanfeng. After receiving the imperial decree from the Chu Emperor granting her free access to the palace, the princess actually suggested going to a brothel. She had heard about Princess Luanfeng's scandalous past before, but in the days she had spent with Chu Chun, she hadn't found any resemblance between her and the rumored licentious princess. Why had the princess changed overnight, wanting to frequent places of ill repute? There were only prostitutes there, no handsome men. Why would the princess want to go there? Did the princess know...?

"I don't think anyone would expect a princess to visit a brothel!" Chu Chun looked ahead, speaking calmly as if to herself.

“Princess, we didn’t bring any guards with us when we came out. Although you disguised yourself as a man to hide your true gender, that kind of place is full of all sorts of dangerous people. What if someone finds out?” Ling’er said as she approached Chu Chun, trying her best to persuade her to give up the idea of going in.

"Ling'er, wait for me at the restaurant across the street!" Chu Chun didn't explain much to her, but turned and walked towards the largest brothel in Chu Kingdom without saying a word.

"Princess..." Ling'er knew she couldn't stop her and could only watch helplessly as she entered the brothel.

This was Chu Chun's first time in a brothel. Although she had been to male prostitutes before, the patrons there would never openly display their shameful behavior. Brothels were different; they were places for men to seek pleasure. As soon as she entered, she saw a group of alluring prostitutes performing a provocative striptease on the central stage. The men around them were cheering wildly. One piece, two pieces, three pieces—the women dancing on the stage were stripped down to their undergarments under their shouts. No, they were even preparing to take off their underpants. Chu Chun blushed, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heated as the shouts of the men around her grew louder and louder.

"Take it off...take it off...take it off quickly..." The men's shouts rose higher and higher, and the alluring prostitutes laughed even more seductively. Finally, the lead dancer gracefully raised her hands to give the command. Chu Chun quickly turned her face away. Who had sent her to this filthy place to watch such a lewd scene?

"Hey!" The men, who had been in high spirits, didn't cheer as Chu Chun had expected. Instead, they all wilted like frostbitten eggplants, suddenly losing their vitality. What was going on? Chu Chun turned her head in confusion and found that the stage had been tightly surrounded by a red gauze curtain. The prostitutes who had been dancing seductively were all hidden behind the curtain, and their exposed figures could no longer be seen. However, they could still feel their fiery and alluring figures in the hazy reflection of the curtain, which added a touch of mystery to the men's hearts.

"Gentlemen, I'm very grateful that you could take the time to come today. I'm sure you all enjoy the program we've arranged. As usual, the highest bidder can choose any of the women on this stage. You're all regular customers, so you naturally know our rules. If a girl doesn't want to, we absolutely cannot force her." The madam

's words caused another stir among the men present, and her smile widened even more. Seeing that everyone's attention was completely drawn to the women on stage, Chu Chun shook her head helplessly. It seemed the madam didn't have time to ask her anything. Fine, she'd better go upstairs and look for her herself! Chu Chun went upstairs alone. Which room was the person who had asked her to come to? Today, she went to visit Chu Han in the Crown Prince's palace as usual, but the arrogant Crown Prince, who had always been cold and aloof towards her, was unexpectedly not there. Where had he gone? She asked the palace servants, but none of them knew his whereabouts. She had heard before that Crown Prince Chu Han was notoriously unruly and disliked staying in the palace, spoiled by his mother since childhood, only knowing how to cause trouble. Now that he had recovered, he must have been unable to bear the loneliness and had gone out to indulge in debauchery again! Chu Chun later returned to the palace, only to unexpectedly find a letter on her bed. The letter instructed her to go to the second floor of the largest brothel in Zhao Kingdom at 7 PM that day to meet someone who would assist her in fulfilling the task entrusted to her by King Zhao. That was why she had come here. She had already received an imperial decree from King Chu allowing her to freely enter and leave the Chu Palace, so no one stopped her from leaving. Although she knew that the King Chu did not trust her and vaguely sensed that someone was watching her, she guessed that it must be someone arranged by the King Chu. However, she had no choice; she had to obey the King Zhao's decree, no matter how risky it was . She had no way out and could only take it one step at a time. She finally arrived at the brothel, but which room was the person who was supposed to meet her in? The letter offered no clear explanation, so she searched room by room. It seemed all the guests upstairs had gone downstairs; she searched several rooms without finding anyone. Just as she was about to give up, she vaguely heard a familiar male voice. She quietly went over and saw someone who surprised her. A familiar, handsome figure sat at the table in the room, his sapphire blue robe highlighting his stunningly beautiful face—it was Crown Prince Chu Han! Why was he in a brothel? Was the real purpose of that mysterious letter to have her come to the brothel to catch him in the act? But that didn't make sense. She didn't like the Crown Prince; even if he were fooling around in a brothel, it wouldn't concern her. What was that person's purpose? Chu Chun stood at the door, extremely conflicted. Should she leave immediately, or wait and see what was going on? "Your Highness, have another drink. After you finish, Xian'er will bring him in for you!" Standing before Chu Han was an extremely beautiful woman, dressed in a revealing red gauze dress that was practically nonexistent. Every gesture she made exuded allure! "I don't like drinking. Quickly call him out. If he doesn't come out, I'm leaving!" Chu Han said impatiently, showing absolutely no interest in the alluring woman's solicitousness. "Your Highness, do you really think Xian'er is less beautiful than your Crown Princess? I've long heard that the Crown Princess was once the most beautiful woman in Zhao Kingdom, but her lovers far surpass even those of us courtesans! Xian'er is still a virgin, and she loves you so much. Now, with beauty and fine wine before you, why is Your Highness unmoved? Is it because you fear the wine is poisoned? Heh, I never thought Your Highness would be such a coward, afraid of a mere courtesan like me! Then I'll take a sip first, and then feed Your Highness myself!" Seeing his impatient expression, the beautiful woman didn't back down. Instead, she wrapped one arm around his neck, picked up the wine cup with the other, took a sip with her red lips, and tried to cover his lips with hers to feed him, but he turned his head away, poured another cup, and drank it himself. "I've already drunk the wine, shouldn't that person come out and meet me now?" Chu Han, annoyed by her pestering, drank his wine in one gulp after seeing her finish it. Chapter 302 Locked in a Brothel "Your Highness, since you've drunk this wine, Xian'er will naturally let you see the person you want to see!" The prostitute named Xian'er suddenly turned and looked towards the door, her phoenix eyes half-closed, a strange smile playing on her lips. Then, she called out seductively, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess, you've been standing at the door for so long, it's time to come in!" Chu Chun, who had been standing at the door hesitantly, was startled when she suddenly heard her being called. It turned out that she had been discovered standing outside the door. Even the Crown Prince hadn't noticed her, so how could this woman accurately identify her disguised identity without ever seeing her true face? Although her identity had been discovered, Chu Chun showed no sign of backing down. Instead, she gently pushed open the door and went inside. Chu Han was startled to see her, but he didn't react violently, remaining standing in his original position. "Why is it her who came?" Chu Han's voice trembled, whether from disappointment or anger, it was unclear. Chu Chun silently watched him; unaware of the situation, she didn't say anything. "Your Highness, now that the Crown Princess is here, I imagine you have much to say. Xian'er will take her leave!" The courtesan named Xian'er, her previous frivolous demeanor gone, closed the door and left without Chu Han's permission after saying this. "Princess, what can't you say to me openly in the palace?"

"Why did you have to use such a charade to lure me here to meet you?" Chu Han said coldly.

"I don't understand what you're saying!" Chu Chun retorted. Did he think she had lured him out of the palace? Although she had indeed come to Chu with a mission given to her by Long Zhaoxuan, she was only forced to feign compliance with King Zhao, which was why she had come to this place.

"You! You still won't admit it! Then tell me, why are you here!" Chu Han was so angry at her answer that

he almost vomited blood.

His face was flushed, whether from anger or from the alcohol.

"I didn't know His Highness the Crown Prince would be here, let alone that you would be meeting with a woman alone. Your Highness,

what brings you to a brothel?" Chu Chun frowned,

wanting to ask Chu Han why he was here,

but he hesitated to speak openly, seemingly burdened by something extremely difficult to say.

"Why should I, the Crown Prince, tell you? I'd like to ask you, why would a princess of a nation come to a brothel? Do you have some shameful secret?" After a moment of awkwardness, Chu Han

resumed his arrogant attitude,

pressing Chu Chun for an answer.

Chu Chun hadn't expected such a question, but naturally, she wouldn't reveal that she was there because of Long Zhaoxuan's mission.

"Since Your Highness is unwilling to speak, I won't force you. Let's go our separate ways!" "

After saying this, Chu Chun walked to the door, intending to open it and leave, only to find that the door was locked from the inside. She pulled hard on the bolt,

but still couldn't open the door.

So she started shouting, hoping to attract someone to help them open the door,

but the noise outside was deafening, and the commotion from the ground floor carried all the way to the

second floor, so no one could hear her plea for help. "I feel like something's not right!" Chu Han suddenly realized, "That's right, when I came here, I only saw this woman in the room. If she's a courtesan here,

why is she the only one on the entire second floor?"

Chapter 303 Alluring Colors

"It's pointless to talk about this now. The door is locked from the inside, how are we supposed to get out?" Chu Chun said anxiously.

"Although I don't know who led us here, do they think they can lock up this little lock? They really underestimate me!" Chu Han chuckled coldly, strode to the door, pressed his hands on the bolt, and with a slight effort, the bolt snapped in two. "A mere trick, what can it do to me!"

"You know martial arts?" Chu Chun looked at Chu Han in surprise.

From the information she had received before entering the palace, Crown Prince Chu Han was usually idle and good-for-nothing,

only knowing how to cause trouble everywhere. No one knew that he actually possessed extraordinary martial arts skills.

"Listen to me carefully, this Crown Prince's martial arts skills are not to be known to a third party. Otherwise,

this Crown Prince will not let it go!"

"Understood!" Chu Chun couldn't understand the man before her. Was he really an incompetent prince? Why was he pretending like this? However,

she didn't have time to delve into it.

It seemed someone had deliberately lured them here.

She didn't know their purpose, but they certainly didn't have good intentions.

The most important thing now was to leave as soon as possible. Thinking this, Chu Chun placed her hand on the door, ready to open it and leave, but Chu Han stopped her.

"No, we can't go out through the front door!" After calming down, Chu Han

felt that things weren't so simple. "It's better to leave through the window!" Without giving Chu Chun a chance to refuse, he grabbed her slender waist and leaped towards the window. As soon as they reached the bottom,

he disgustedly removed his hand from Chu Chun's waist

and wiped it on his clothes.

"We've left the brothel. Now let's all return to our palaces. Remember, don't mention

tonight's events

to anyone!" After saying this,

Chu Han turned to leave, but after only two steps,

he stumbled and almost fell.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Did you twist your leg when you jumped down?" Chu Chun stepped forward to support him. Perhaps due to the pain,

he remained silent for a long time.

"Your Highness,

how are you? If you're not feeling well, I should take you to the clinic first!" Chu Chun said again. Chu Han

then realized someone was calling him. He looked up, his

face flushed an unnatural rose-red, his breathing rapid and erratic, even his thin lips a seductive crimson.

"I should take you to the clinic!" Seeing Chu Han's strange and unsettling appearance, Chu Chun decided to take him to a doctor to see what was wrong.

She approached him,

put her arm around his waist, and tried to support him. Feeling the warm, fragrant body approaching,

Chu Han suddenly grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.

Chu Chun seemed surprised by his actions and tried to pull his hand away in a flustered manner. What was wrong with Crown Prince Chu Han? He had never liked her before, so

why was he suddenly acting like this? She cried out, "Your Highness! Look carefully! I am Princess Luanfeng,

the Princess Luanfeng you hate!" The

clear voice seemed to have a magical power that suddenly woke Chu Han up. His previously hazy eyes instantly recognized the person in front of him.

He immediately removed his hand from her and then pushed Chu Chun away. Without support, he staggered and fell to the ground. He even said with disgust,

"Get out of my way, don't touch me,

you treacherous woman!" "

Chapter 304 Finding a Prostitute

" "You really don't appreciate kindness!" Even Chu Chun, who was usually very good-tempered, finally couldn't hold back her anger. Crown Prince Chu Han's temper was truly terrible; she had kindly helped him, yet he spoke to her like that. She really wanted to walk away and never bother with him again.

Chu Han felt incredibly hot all over. What was wrong with him? Could it be that there was something wrong with the woman's wine? But that woman had drunk it herself, and he only drank it after seeing her drink it without any problems. Could it be…? Chu Han's pupils contracted slightly. Their wine was the same,

but their cups were different. Damn it! How could he have overlooked that?

There must have been something on the wine cup to make him feel this way. Chu Han gathered all his inner strength, trying his best to stop the drug's effects, but he still couldn't suppress the rising heat in his lower abdomen. "Damn it, that woman actually gave me an aphrodisiac!" Chu Han noticed his erection and was immediately filled with shame.

He looked up and saw the glittering hairpin in Chu Chun's hair,

and reached out to grab her head.

"What are you trying to do!" Chu Chun instinctively recoiled at his movement, trying to escape his grasp,

but she knew no martial arts.

He still managed to snatch the hairpin from her hair with lightning speed. In the instant she froze, Chu Han plunged the hairpin deep into his own arm, drawing blood. Despite being pampered since childhood, Chu Han didn't utter a sound under such a heavy blow, which impressed Chu Chun.

"You… take me to the clinic right now!" Chu Han panted,

no longer using his princely status to pressure her, but his domineering temper remained unchanged as he commanded Chu Chun.

Chu Chun and he walked for a short while before finding a clinic.

She knocked loudly on the door. The doctor, who was about to close, saw Chu Han's blood-covered arm and let them in. Chu Chun told the doctor that Chu Han had been drugged with aphrodisiacs.

The doctor took his pulse, then shook his head, saying,

"This young master has not been drugged with ordinary aphrodisiacs. Otherwise, he wouldn't have suffered such a severe blow and so much time wouldn't have passed yet, and the effects of the drug wouldn't have worn off. This aphrodisiac is extraordinary! However, the principles of aphrodisiac treatment are generally the same. As long as he releases his yang energy, it will be fine! It seems the only solution is to find a woman in a brothel for this young master,

like this..." Just as he finished speaking,

he felt an extremely cold gaze shot towards him,

causing him to tremble all over. He looked up and saw Chu Han staring at him with bloodshot eyes and a fierce look

. For some reason, this man possessed an aura of nobility that others lacked.

"You audacious quack... how dare you suggest finding a brothel woman..." Chu Han was so enraged by the doctor's suggestion to find a brothel woman to cure his aphrodisiac poison that he couldn't speak, his cheeks flushed red.

"Doctor, isn't there any other way to save him?" Chu Chun asked again to confirm.

"There is a way, as I said before,

as long as he releases his primordial yang, that will work. Young master, I think you should make a decision soon.

This young master can't hold on much longer. If he doesn't get relief, even if you find him a woman to counteract the drug's effects, he might be unable to have sex in the future! Of course, that's considered mild. In severe cases, he will be consumed by lust and die bleeding from all seven orifices!"

"You mean he'll die if he doesn't get relief?" Chu Chun looked at Chu Han,

noticing a noticeable change in his lower abdomen.

"Young master, you should make a decision quickly! There are many prostitutes on this street at night. Perhaps if you go out now, you can find him a woman immediately!" The doctor whispered in Chu Chun's ear,

not daring to say this in front of Chu Han's murderous gaze.

Chapter 305 A Night of Romance

"No, he is, after all... how can we find him a prostitute!" Seeing Chu Han's breathing becoming increasingly rapid, and even starting to sweat profusely, Chu Chun finally couldn't help but say, "You... there's no other way now, it seems you'll have to solve it yourself!"

"You... what did you say?" Chu Han looked at Chu Chun in disbelief; she was actually telling him to masturbate.

"Hurry up, if you keep going like this, you'll die sooner or later." Chu Chun said as she lifted his robe, "Right now, there are no women! So,

you have to solve it yourself,

or you'll die."

"You... you..." Seeing Chu Chun's bold actions, Chu Han's eyes widened. Before he could object, Chu Chun had already unbuckled his belt. Chu Han couldn't care less anymore and grabbed her hand to stop her from going any further. His eyes were bloodshot,

his thin lips trembled, and he

almost roared through gritted teeth, "You...you get out of here!

I'd rather die

than do that! I want to go back,

I want to find that woman! There must be an antidote, I don't believe it's incurable!"

"Young master, don't be stubborn. What antidote can there be? It's just..."

"Get out...say another word and I'll kill you..." Chu Han glared fiercely at the doctor, who shook his head,

knowing that further words were useless. "Young master, this place is yours.

I think you should do as I said before. I'll excuse myself!" The doctor left the guest room after saying that.

"Die? I won't let you die!" Chu Chun turned back and looked at Chu Han again.

She knew he wouldn't cooperate, so there was no other way. To prevent him from running away, she simply tied him up with her belt.

"Princess Luanfeng...you actually dared to kidnap this Crown Prince! Release me at once!" Chu Han, under the influence of aphrodisiacs,

felt hot and weak all over.

If it weren't for his extraordinary willpower, he

would have already lost his mind. However, due to the excessive use of his internal energy to suppress the effects of the drug,

he truly had little strength left to resist.

"Since you're unwilling to do that, I'll think of another way to save you!" With that, Chu Chun ran towards the door.

About an incense stick's time later, Chu Chun returned, bringing with him a heavily made-up woman,

clearly a prostitute. She was being pulled by Chu Chun, but she kept moaning, "Young master,

I told you I would serve you well, there's no need to be in such a hurry!"

Chu Chun pulled her into the room

and then closed the door. "Not with me, but with him!" Chu Chun pointed at Chu Han, who was leaning against the bed in the clinic's guest room. "You need to serve him well,

and if you do, I will give you extra money!"

The prostitute looked up and saw

a man bound by a belt lying on the bed not far away. His black hair was scattered on both sides of the bed, and his face was

so beautiful that it was almost otherworldly. She had never seen such a handsome man. In the candlelight, the handsome man's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if he was in great pain,

and his face was obviously flushed.

"Young master, are you sure you're not mistaken? You want me to have sex with him?" The prostitute couldn't help but swallow hard, completely unable to believe that she would have such good fortune. Such a handsome man, even without paying her, she would be willing to spend a night with him!

"No mistake, he's been drugged and

needs a woman. Now go over there,

but remember one thing..." (

Chapter 306: Forcing the Crown Prince)

Upon hearing Chu Chun's words, the previously enthusiastic prostitute was startled, but she still walked towards Chu Han. Upon closer inspection, the man was exceptionally handsome, and his clothing was also extraordinary, clearly indicating he wasn't from an ordinary official family.

The dazed Chu Han was jolted awake by a pungent smell of cheap perfume. Looking up, he saw a heavily made-up woman standing before him, and combined with the nauseating perfume, he immediately understood that Chu Chun's supposed solution was to find him a prostitute. He was filled with inexplicable anger.

"Tell her to get away! Don't touch me!" He gritted his teeth and spoke to Chu Chun,

but his voice was noticeably weaker than before, indicating that he couldn't hold on for much longer.

The prostitute saw that although Chu Han was suffering from the pain of the aphrodisiac, he was still trying his best to control his mind and was looking at her fiercely with an inviolable expression. She also noticed that the man's arm was covered in blood, obviously because he had hurt himself to prevent himself from losing his mind. Seeing how fierce he was, she felt a little helpless.

She turned to look at Chu Chun, as if hoping that she could encourage her.

After much deliberation, Chu Chun

finally decided to assist her and bolster her courage. She stepped forward,

grabbed Chu Han,

and shouted at the prostitute beside her, stunned by her swift action, "Hurry up, or it'll be too late!"

"Get out! Don't come near me..." Chu Han struggled fiercely, his voice weak and pained, but his angry eyes were enough to devour her alive.

Encouraged by Chu Chun, the prostitute climbed onto the bed,

trembling as she tried to remove his last underpants.

"If you dare touch this Crown Prince, I will exterminate your entire family!" The weak Chu Han managed to reveal his identity.

"Crown...Crown Prince? You're the Crown Prince?" The prostitute had already guessed that the noble-looking Chu Han might be from an official family, but she never expected his true identity to be the future Crown Prince of Chu, second only to the Emperor.

She finally understood why Chu Chun had told her to forget him or risk being killed.

“Young master, I’m truly unworthy to earn your money. You…you should go find someone else!” The prostitute’s voice trembled as she managed to finish the sentence before ignoring Chu Chun’s objections and

fleeing like a whirlwind towards the door.

“I kindly brought this woman to save you,

but you scared her away…”

“Princess Luanfeng! How dare you say that! You brought me such a filthy woman,

you…” Chu Han’s words trailed off as his blood rushed to his head,

and he coughed up a mouthful of blood, nearly fainting.

“A filthy woman?” Chu Chun’s eyes darkened. “If it weren’t for men’s penchant for pleasure, why would women do such a thing for a living? You think she’s filthy? But she was able to save you. Now that you’ve driven her away,

who will cure you of this aphrodisiac!”

“I’d rather die than…” Chu Han coughed up another mouthful of blood, his eyes narrowed, his face flushed, and

he seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

“If you die like this today, I will be implicated. You don’t care about your life, but I want to live. So,

this is the only way…” Chu Chun looked at him deeply and finally made her decision. She climbed onto the bed and

reached for Chu Han’s last piece of clothing, his underpants.

“You… what do you want to do?” Chu Han looked at her with shame and indignation. This woman, could it be… could it be that she wanted to personally cure him of the aphrodisiac? He opened his eyes wide in horror.

No… don’t touch him!

Chapter 307 Sordid Matters (Caution)

“I’m saving you!” Ignoring his objections, Chu Chun quickly removed his last piece of clothing, and then reluctantly placed her hand on his hot, hard member.

"Shameless! Get your filthy hands off me! I'm not your male concubine, how dare you do this to me! I'll kill you!" Seeing the woman before him so boldly insult him, an indescribable humiliation and anger surged within him. He desperately wanted to shake off her hand, but all his resistance was futile due to his physical weakness.

Seeing his stubbornness even on the verge of death, Chu Chun roared, "Do you think I'd do this willingly? If you weren't unwilling to solve it yourself or accept help from other women,

I wouldn't have wronged myself! Now, whether you like it or not, you are my husband in name only, and

I won't let you die like this!"

"You harlot..."

No matter how much Chu Han resisted and cursed, Chu Chun decided not to listen to him. This was her "first time" doing such a thing. Before going to the Chu Palace, Long Zhaoxuan, hoping she would quickly win the favor of Chu Che and his son after entering the palace, had instructed the nanny to explain matters of the bedroom to her. To reassure him that she had already submitted to him, Chu Chun

had no choice but to pretend to be a snake and diligently learn these things. Even with her unwavering focus, what she held in her hand was a real man's member,

not the dildo used during instruction.

Chu Han trembled as she kneaded him

. Although he was usually lazy and uneducated,

and had even frequented brothels to spite his father, he had never truly been intimate with a woman before. This was his first time being so close to a woman;

if he weren't completely powerless, Chu Chun wouldn't have treated him this way. He didn't know why, but he felt a strange, painful yet pleasurable sensation slowly rising from the hottest part of his body. This feeling of losing himself made him extremely flustered. When he saw that his resistance hadn't stopped Chu Chun,

he knew he couldn't stop her. He could only turn his head away, biting his thin lips to suppress any groans, and dared not look at her.

Although he didn't look at her,

the sensations in his body constantly reminded him of this. He could feel a pair of delicate, smooth hands gently kneading his lower body,

waves of pleasure surging through his brain, making his eyes begin to glaze over. After a surge of intense pleasure,

he couldn't help but open his eyes,

only to meet Chu Chun's focused gaze.

Her eyes were clear and bright, not at all like someone doing such a sordid thing, which

only made him feel even more ashamed.

"Close your eyes, don't look at me!" Chu Han roared angrily, but his voice had already lost its previous force.

Chu Chun's hands continued to knead his penis, her wrists aching,

but he still didn't ejaculate.

Little did she know that Chu Han was using the last of his strength to desperately hold back, trying to suppress it, not wanting to completely collapse in front of Chu Chun.

Seeing that Chu Chun still ignored him, he could only turn his head away in shame and anger,

his hair falling loose, his brows furrowed, and his beautiful, long eyelashes slightly damp, like flowers glistening with morning dew. His beautiful amber eyes burned with intense desire, yet he desperately bit his thin lips to restrain himself, his lips already bleeding,

possessing a bewitching and alluring charm.

Chu Chun was stunned by Chu Han's appearance,

and her mind began to wander. A figure remarkably similar to him seemed to flash through her memory,

but she couldn't grasp it.

Chapter 308 The Beauty of Debauchery (Caution)

However, the pleasure spreading from within him was uncontrollable. The unprecedented, immense pleasure made Chu Han's cheeks flush, and a low moan of desire uncontrollably escaped his lips, causing Chu Han, who had never lost control of himself before, to tremble.

How could Chu Chun, who had lost his memory and was "completely ignorant" of desire, know Chu Han's current feelings? Seeing that he had not yet ejaculated, he worked even harder with his hand.

Chu Han was tormented to the point of madness by the unfamiliar pleasure tinged with slight pain coming from his penis. This was the first time he had ever felt this way. He knew that it was what people called desire. He clenched his teeth, trying to control the swelling sensation surging up from below,

but in the end, he could not help but let his body instinctively spasm and twist slightly.

"Ah... let go of your hand... no... ah... I can't... I can't... take it anymore..." Chu Chun's actions left Chu Han speechless. Finally, his sensitive body trembled violently, and

his pink penis ejaculated a thick, hot stream, reaching his first orgasm.

Chu Chun released him, and Chu Han lay on the bed, panting heavily, his dazed eyes filled with intense hatred as he looked at the person in front of him.

"You... shameless!" After resting for a while, Chu Han finally came to his senses and angrily rebuked her with trembling lips. After the aphrodisiac was neutralized, the flush on his face began to fade, and his beautiful black hair was scattered on the bed,

revealing a decadent beauty after the lovemaking.

"After you've rested, we'll go back to the palace together!"

"You did this to me,

aren't you afraid I'll kill you!" Chu Han said through gritted teeth, his gaze fixed on Chu Chun's face. Being defiled by Chu Chun today was the most humiliating moment of his life.

He was the high and mighty Crown Prince, yet he was being toyed with by a woman like this. Moreover, this woman was a notorious adulteress with numerous male lovers. He felt she was filthy, and yet he had been defiled by such a vile woman. If she weren't his Crown Princess,

he would have killed her long ago. But she was a woman he couldn't easily deal with; killing her would affect the relationship between the Chu and Zhao kingdoms, and what pretext could he use to kill her?

"I am a princess of Zhao,

you won't kill me easily, especially since I did this to save you, how can you repay kindness with enmity?"

"You..." Chu Han wanted to say something, but couldn't help spitting out another mouthful of blood.

"What's wrong with you? Is the aphrodisiac still not completely neutralized?" Chu Chun reached out to touch Chu Han, but he shoved her away,

then shrank back into the bed, his eyes filled with wariness and anger as he glared at her. "You dare touch me again? Get out... stay away from me!" His expression, as if he were determined to protect his chastity,

left Chu Chun speechless.

Chu Chun looked at him mockingly,

"So what if I touched you? Haven't you ever been with a woman before? Don't forget where I met you today! You keep saying that brothel women are dirty,

so what are you doing in such places? Just for tea instead of visiting prostitutes?"

Chu Han almost fainted from anger after hearing her words

. She actually accused him of visiting prostitutes! He had truly had enough tonight. Perhaps all the shame of his life had gathered tonight, all stemming from this Princess Luanfeng from Zhao Kingdom.

Chapter 309 The Poison of Lust Has Been Cured

"Is this how you see me as a person? How could I go to brothels!"

"Isn't that right? This isn't the first time you've frequented brothels. Years ago, Father Emperor even confined you because of it!" Chu Chun raised an eyebrow. Before coming to Chu Kingdom, Long Zhaoxuan had told him about the Zhao Kingdom's royal family. Chu Che had two sons, Crown Prince Chu Han and Second Prince Chu Ye. The Second Prince, Chu Ye, was sent out of the palace at a young age, so this unfavored prince didn't attract much attention from Long Zhaoxuan. Crown Prince Chu Han, however, was different. He was the future heir apparent of Chu, and Long Zhaoxuan had spent considerable resources gathering intelligence on him. Crown Prince Chu Han was unruly from a young age, always opposing Chu Che,

causing him much headaches. It was rumored that Chu Han had caused a scandal by frequenting brothels during his school years, infuriating Chu Che so much that he was confined to his quarters for a year.

"What happened back then...

it was simply..." Chu Han wanted to refute her, but didn't know how to continue.

"Simply what? Why did you stop? Didn't you lie disheveled on the bed of a courtesan in a brothel back then, brought back to the palace by your father? You went to the brothel but didn't touch the women there. Does that mean you have homosexual tendencies?"

"You..." Chu Han was dizzy. He came from a noble family,

and indeed, such a shameful incident had occurred back then, but who dared to reopen that wound in front of him? He was too angry

to move,

only able to shout resentfully,

"I have no homosexual tendencies!"

The two stared at each other for a while before the door suddenly opened,

breaking the awkward atmosphere. Chu Chun glanced at Chu Han, "It's probably that doctor." She then went to open the door. After she left the bed, Chu Han quickly dressed, then leaned back on the bed, panting, his heart filled with suppressed frustration and irritation.

"Is this young master's aphrodisiac cured? I just saw a woman run out!"

The doctor glanced at Chu Han with a suggestive expression. "Your complexion has recovered, but your energy is slightly lacking. I just brewed a tonic soup to help you recover. As for the consultation fee..."

"You brought me medicine just to get a consultation fee..." A murderous glint appeared in Chu Han's eyes,

his fist clenching tightly in his sleeve.

This man had no ability to cure him of the aphrodisiac, yet he flattered him afterward only to extort money. Such a greedy person couldn't be allowed to live if he knew about his shameful deeds!

Chu Chun didn't miss the murderous intent in his eyes.

She quickly walked to the doctor,

took a stack of silver notes from her bosom and stuffed them into his hand,

forcefully pulling him towards the door before slamming it shut.

"Young master,

my consultation fee here doesn't amount to this much silver. You should take these silver notes back!" Although the doctor said this, his expression as he handed the silver notes to Chu Chun was clearly reluctant.

"No, this is what you deserve. Take these silver notes and leave Chu Capital.

Don't come back.

These silver notes are enough for you to open several clinics!"

"What? Leave Chu Capital? Why should I leave Chu Capital?" The doctor was completely bewildered.

"There are some things I can't say outright, but please believe me, I won't harm you.

If you don't leave here quickly, you might bring about a deadly disaster!"

"A deadly disaster?" This question puzzled the doctor even more. "I've always helped people and saved lives, never harmed anyone, and always followed the rules.

How could I have made enemies and brought about a deadly disaster?"

"The person you saved

doesn't want you to publicize what happened today. If you don't leave now,

this day next year will be your death anniversary!"

The doctor finally understood; she was warning him that the man inside harbored murderous intent towards him. He had long suspected that these two were not ordinary people, especially the young master before him, who was unusually kind,

giving him so many silver notes that he could live a life of comfort. The young master inside, however, gave him an extremely suffocating sense of oppression. Just thinking of his cold eyes made him tremble; he looked as if he wouldn't rest until he was chopped into pieces. Could he really be a powerful figure? Perhaps she's right,

he should leave here as soon as possible!

Chapter 310 The Battle for Favor in the Harem

"You said the Emperor summoned Consort Chen to his bedchamber tonight?" Consort Lan sat calmly on the chaise longue, but her jade hands, covered in nail polish, gripped the edge of the teacup tightly, revealing her true, troubled emotions. Her beautiful face lost its usual noble and dignified appearance, instead revealing a hidden resentment.

"Consort Lan, how could the Emperor treat you like this? In terms of beauty, who in the harem, besides the Empress Dowager and Consort Yun (that woman few have seen), can compare to you! For the past two years since Consort Chen entered the palace, the Emperor has never even glanced at her. Now, I don't know what kind of seductive tricks she used,

but she's actually caught his attention and

received his favor!" Consort Lan's personal maid, Lü'e, said indignantly.

The two remained silent for a while, then Consort Lan suddenly asked, "Lü'e, do you know which concubines the Emperor has favored these past few days?"

Lü'e was slightly taken aback, then carefully replied, "Besides Consort Chen,

the Emperor also favored Consort Yuan,

Consort He, and Consort Xiang a while ago."

"Consort Xiang too!" A hint of surprise flashed across Consort Lan's face.

After a long pause,

she sneered,

"It seems I underestimated Consort Xiang. She always seemed so aloof and uninterested in the Emperor's favor, but I never imagined she was such a hidden talent!"

"Your Majesty, Consort Xiang never flattered the Emperor before, yet she still secretly climbed into his bed. I think she's the most cunning of all the consorts. Unlike Your Majesty, she didn't have a son to be promoted to consort, but she managed to rise to the same rank as Your Majesty in just one year.

Now the Emperor is showing her favor. If we don't do something, who knows when she might challenge Your Majesty for the Empress's position? "

Consort Lan frowned.

"I'm very aware of this. However, Consort Xiang has the support of the entire General's Mansion.

Dealing with her requires careful planning to avoid getting ourselves into trouble. Hmph! No matter how cunning she is,

she's still just a twenty-year-old girl. I've managed the harem for nearly twenty years; what woman haven't I seen?

I know all about her methods. If it weren't for her powerful backing, why would I have tolerated her for so long? Does she really think I don't know

she wants to seize my power ?" "

How could those little tricks she did right under my nose have escaped my notice?"

"Your Majesty,

many concubines in the palace are now wary of Consort Xiang's power and are starting to befriend her. And now she has the Emperor's favor. If we sit idly by and watch her power grow, it could lead to endless trouble in the future!"

Consort Lan's face darkened slightly, then she sneered,

"Do you think she truly has the Emperor's favor? Even if the Emperor favors her, it's not true love. She's just a pawn! If that other woman had gained favor,

I might have been a little more wary, but her? She's just a clown,

I don't even care about her! However,

your reminder isn't without reason. Consort Xiang's ambition is growing, and we really can't let her continue like this.

She's still too green to compete with me for the position of Empress!"

"Yes, Your Majesty has given birth to two princes,

an advantage none of the other women in the harem possess. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Your Majesty will become Empress Dowager. " " However, Your Majesty must still be wary of the concubines' schemes.

Since the great fire in the palace last year, the Emperor seems to have changed completely, becoming obsessed with women. If one of these concubines becomes pregnant with a prince,

it will threaten Your Majesty's position!"

Hearing Lü'e's words, Consort Lan's expression also became serious. She pondered for a long time and said, "You are right.

I can bear a prince for the Emperor, and those women can also bear a prince for him. The Emperor is not the same as before, and I must be careful!" 01-14
Chapter 311 Fragrant Concubine Sends

Gifts Seeing Consort Lan's head bowed in thought, Lü'e was about to speak when a palace maid suddenly walked in from outside, "Consort Lan, Consort Fragrant has sent someone to deliver gifts!"

"Fragrant Concubine is sending gifts to me?" Consort Lan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, "Bring the gifts here!"

The palace maid opened the box and presented it to Consort Lan. Upon seeing it, Consort Lan's face changed drastically. With a loud "bang," the contents of the box were knocked to the ground by Consort Lan. "

Consort Xiang is truly going too far!" Consort Lan's eyes were filled with icy coldness.

Consort Xiang had sent her a Guanyin statue symbolizing fertility—a blatant provocation. She was mocking Consort Lan for not receiving the Emperor's favor, while Consort Lan had repeatedly won his affections and might soon bear a prince to compete with her for the position of Empress! "Your Majesty, what is Consort Xiang's purpose? What good will it do her to

offend you ?" "She wants to show off to me. Now that her wings have grown strong, is she finally unwilling to conceal her arrogance? However, I will not fall for her trick!" Consort Lan's tone was filled with unspeakable contempt and sarcasm. "Lv'e, take out the jade ruyi bestowed upon me by the Empress Dowager and give it to Consort Xiang for me!" "What?" " Your Majesty, you're going to give that woman the jade ruyi that the Empress Dowager gave you? She's provoking you like this, yet you're still smiling at her. Isn't that too weak?" Green Calyx was puzzled by Consort Lan's actions. "You don't need to say anything more. I've made my decision. That's it. Go and deliver it quickly!" Consort Lan looked into the distance, suddenly stood up, interrupting her, her face calm, her anger seemingly completely dissipated. "Yes." Seeing that Consort Lan would say no more, Lü'e dared not ask any more questions and led the palace maids away slowly. Watching Lü'e's hurried departure, Consort Lan's indifferent expression gradually darkened, and a cold smile crept onto her lips. "Consort Xiang, oh Consort Xiang, have you finally given in? Which woman in the harem truly disregards power? You want to provoke me? Your methods are far too naive. Although the Emperor doesn't favor me, I have the Crown Prince as my trump card. Do you think I'm so easily fooled? Although I love the Emperor,..." I also understand that I can't stop him from favoring more women. From the first day I met him, I knew he wouldn't belong to me alone. So even if he favors you, as long as he doesn't love you, I'm still willing to endure it. I've endured nearly twenty years in the harem, finally waiting for the Crown Prince to grow up. Even though I can't obtain the Empress's position I've always dreamed of, the Emperor will eventually grant me that title for the sake of the Crown Prince. I just don't have the empty title of Empress; the power in the harem is still entirely in my hands. But now you've even entertained such an inappropriate thought as bearing a prince. "I want to. Then..." Consort Lan narrowed her eyes, letting out a soft, cold laugh . Her smile was extremely twisted and ferocious. Suddenly, a teacup shattered, and the teacup that had been on the table was swept to the ground. Blood was faintly visible on her snow-white jade hand. "This kind of inappropriate thought will destroy you sooner or later. I will not let you go. How could the Emperor give you an heir!" In her mind, Chu Che's domineering and wildly handsome face appeared. She loved him so much, and she had risked her life and schemed her way to becoming his consort. Now, she watched her son grow up, so close to the supreme... The position of Empress was drawing ever closer, and she couldn't allow any mishaps to occur, otherwise all her years of sacrifice would be in vain. She was the only woman to bear Chu Che an heir, and she was determined to maintain that title, at any cost. Since she couldn't win Chu Che's heart, then she would become his only Empress. In this harem, only the Empress was his legitimate wife, the woman of right. For this goal, she endured his various forms of neglect, and this endurance only fueled the deep hatred within her. She knew clearly that...

No one could ever win his heart again. If any concubine were to become pregnant with his child, she would stop at nothing to destroy that child, refusing to allow any obstacle to exist between herself and her son. She could not tolerate any threatening woman appearing in the harem,

even if Chu Che did not love

her!

Chapter 312 A New Favorite

"Fragrant Concubine, I accept your gift, but I will remember the humiliation you have inflicted!" Consort Lan's chilling voice lingered in the bedchamber for a long time.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the door. Looking up, she saw another palace maid hurriedly enter. "Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince has come to pay his respects."

Consort Lan instantly concealed the coldness in her eyes, then stood up,

her face now full of gentleness.

The palace door was pushed open, and

Chu Han's tall and imposing figure walked in. His handsome face was adorned with a smile as he slowly stepped forward and said, "Mother, your son has come to visit you!"

"Eh? Why didn't Princess Luanfeng accompany you to pay your respects?"

Upon hearing her mention Chu Chun, Chu Han's expression instantly turned ugly. "Mother,

why bring up that woman?

I hate her,

so why would I bring her here? She is unworthy to be my Crown Princess.

If Father hadn't acted first and informed me later, how could such a woman have obtained the title of Crown Princess?"

"Han'er, this is all my fault. Do you hate your mother? If you hadn't been born into this imperial family, would you not even be able to decide your own marriage?"

Chu Han's slightly angry eyes gradually calmed down, and

his handsome face regained its original serenity. "How could your son hate Mother? Since childhood, only Mother has loved and cared for me."

"Now that you're married to Princess Luanfeng,

you'll have to endure it for a while. It's a pity I'm not favored by your father, otherwise I might be able to say a few words for you! Recently, your father has taken a new favorite. If you have a new younger brother or sister in the future, my son and I will be even less favored." Consort Lan's voice gradually lowered, her tone filled with deep resentment.

Chu Han's body stiffened instantly at her words,

a nameless pain slowly spreading through his heart. His mother was such a gentle and kind woman,

so why couldn't his father see her goodness? Although it was unavoidable for an emperor to have three thousand beauties in his harem, why did he not give her even a little bit of affection?

He stared intently at Consort Lan,

and when she turned her face to the side,

he involuntarily followed her gaze,

only to see the broken statue of Guanyin giving a child on the ground.

"Mother, this Guanyin statue for granting children is..."

Seeing Chu Han notice the statue,

a glint of light flashed in Consort Lan's beautiful eyes. "My son, it was given to me by Consort Xiang, but I accidentally broke it."

Chu Han stared intently at Consort Lan, his expression shifting between gloom and uncertainty .

After a moment, he suddenly stepped forward and grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

"Mother, look at me, please tell me the truth! Did she bully you? You are not favored by Father,

and I have never seen him summon you to his bedchamber since I can remember. Yet she gave you this Guanyin statue for granting children. What does it mean? You are a cautious person,

how could you accidentally break the Guanyin statue for granting children!"

"My son, don't ask anymore, she didn't bully me!" Consort Lan's soft voice trembled slightly,

her eyes darting away, unable to meet his gaze.

Chu Han suddenly released her, a chill spreading in his eyes. "Mother, you don't need to be afraid of her." " She's only relying on the General's Mansion's backing and the Emperor's favor. However, I'm still the Crown Prince, and I won't allow her to climb over your head!"

"But she's currently deeply favored by your father.

What if... what if she gets pregnant with a prince? Then my child and I might truly be completely neglected by your father!"

"Mother, don't worry. I've cultivated a group of powerful figures in court.

When the time is right, I will surely make Father treat us differently!"

Chapter 313 Coerced

Since the night Chu Chun detoxified Chu Han, their relationship has become more delicate. Although Chu Han extremely dislikes Chu Chun, he hasn't done anything disrespectful to her, simply ignoring her existence completely. However, this peace didn't last long; they were forced to contact each other again because of one matter.

"Your Highness, Xian'er knew you would come here again and has been waiting for you!" "In the largest brothel in Chu Capital, a woman's languid and alluring voice rang out. Upon closer inspection, it was the same woman who had drugged Chu Han that day.

"You...you actually dare to stay here!

You lured me here, drugged me, and framed me.

Do you think I'll let you off this time?" Chu Han stared sharply at the woman before him. Seeing her fearless expression only fueled his rage. It was all her doing. If he hadn't been drugged by her aphrodisiac, he wouldn't have been defiled by Princess Luanfeng.

"Since Xian'er dares to stay here,

she must know that His Highness the Crown Prince won't easily harm her! If Xian'er were to suffer any harm, then His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't be able to see the person you want to see!"

Hearing Xian'er's words made Chu Han feel like banging his head against a wall.

Xian'er, however, remained calmly sipping her wine,

showing no fear whatsoever.

What leverage did she hold that made Chu Han so wary of her? "Don't think I, the Crown Prince, will be threatened by you forever. That woman has been gone for so long. If what you say is true, why hasn't she reappeared all these years, nor come to find me?" "That 's

because my sister

has

passed away!" Xian'er's alluring voice rang out again, but without a trace of sadness.

"What did you say? She...she's dead?" Hearing this, Chu Han was momentarily stunned,

then said with disgust, "A woman like that, it's better that she's dead. If it weren't for her, how could I have been misunderstood by Father! Tell me,

why did you use her name to trick me into coming here?

What you said in the letter before was also fabricated!" “

Your Highness is a wise man. If what I wrote in my letter were fabricated, how could it possibly deceive you?” Xian’er said calmly, making Chu Han nervous.

“You woman, one minute you say she wants to see me,

the next you say she’s already passed away.

How am I supposed to know which of your words are true and which are false!”

“Your Highness,

although she is no longer here, her son is right here.

You’ll know the truth when you see him!” After saying this, Xian’er moved gracefully to stand in front of Chu Han, reaching out to touch his face,

but he dodged her hand with a look of disgust.

“To be honest,

in all my years in Chu, I’ve never seen a man as handsome as Your Highness!” A seductive smile curved Xian’er’s lips.

“Enough nonsense. I didn’t come here to hear your flattery.”

"You schemed against me back then, don't think you'll be spared just because I've said some nice words. I, the Crown Prince, won't fall for that! If you deceive me again this time, I'll make you wish you were dead." Thinking of the woman's scheme, Chu Han could only grit his teeth and utter those words.

"Xian'er only admired the Crown Prince before, which is why she drugged the wine. She

just didn't expect the Crown Princess to come at that time;

otherwise, it would have been Xian'er who shared a night with the Crown Prince!" A hint of regret appeared on Xian'er's face, making it impossible to tell if she was genuine.

Chapter 314 Brothel Child

"Outrageous! You...you woman, do you have no shame?!" Chu Han's expression froze, and he spoke angrily again.

Seeing Chu Han's furious face, Xian'er remained fearless: "Your Highness, please don't be angry. Nothing happened between Your Highness and me!" Chu

Han glared fiercely at the woman before him. He couldn't let her throw him off balance; he didn't want to get entangled with her any longer. The facts she had told him in her letter were too shocking, and he had to be cautious until he got a definite answer. "Stop rambling! Tell me quickly, where is her child? This Crown Prince wants to see him!"

"Your Highness, please wait here a moment.

Xian'er will bring him here right now!" Xian'er smiled, revealing her teeth, and after leaving those words, gracefully departed the room.

A moment later, she returned, this time followed by a small child. When Chu Han saw the child's face clearly, he was completely stunned, feeling as if all the blood in his body rushed to his head, leaving his mind blank. This boy

had beautiful, dark hair, a fair and delicate face that

seemed to glow with a soft, watery glow, and

a pair of bright, jewel-like eyes on his chubby little face coldly staring at him with an unreadable emotion. Why did he look exactly like him when he was little? Could he really be his child? A sense of unease rose in Chu Han's heart for no reason. This was impossible; how could he possibly have a child, especially one born to the courtesan he despised most?

"Your Highness, look at him! How much he resembles you! This is my sister's child. Even after seeing him like this, do you still have any doubts?" "Xian'er's charming voice rang out again.

"You said he's your sister's child?" Chu Han's face turned deathly pale,

his trembling finger pointing at the boy in front of him. He simply couldn't believe that after so many years of that courtesan's disappearance, a younger sister and a child would suddenly appear. This woman had always been somewhat strange, but what about this boy she was bringing out who looked almost exactly like him when he was a child? Could he really have some connection with that courtesan?

No, he couldn't believe it! And the child in front of him, his eyes revealing a shrewdness completely out of character for his age, was staring intently at him. He looked so much like him!

"You're talking nonsense,

how could he possibly be my child!" Chu Han shook his handsome head, desperately trying to banish the bizarre thoughts from his mind.

"He must be someone you found outside to impersonate me.

It's not surprising that people look alike. Don't think I'll believe you just like that!"

"Why doesn't the Crown Prince believe me?" "Has Your Highness forgotten that night you spent with my sister so many years ago? My sister told me that she conceived that child that night. Back then, your affair caused a huge uproar in Chu Capital, and Your Highness was even confined to your quarters by the Emperor. Does Your Highness really remember all of this? Why hasn't she come to see you all these years? Do you know why she left Chu Capital back then? It was all because your good father wanted to suppress that matter for you!"

"What exactly do you want? Why did you bring him out now!" After a moment of panic,

Chu Han's expression turned grim, his thin lips pressed together in displeasure, and a violent, murderous aura emanated from him. Although he kept saying he didn't believe the child was his,

both the child's appearance and the scandalous past constantly reminded him that the child was very likely his.

"Xian'er just feels sorry for her sister's child. He should have enjoyed the riches and honors of the royal family, but because of his mother's unfortunate birth, he has never had a peaceful day. Now that he has finally found an opportunity to recognize his father, she only hopes that he can be recognized as a member of the royal family."

Chapter 315 Royal Scandal

"Is your request really that simple?" Chu Han was deeply skeptical.

"Your Highness knows Xian'er's feelings, but Xian'er also knows that Your Highness is unwilling to accept me; however, this child is, after all, Your Highness's own flesh and blood. As the saying goes, even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs. Now that he has lost his mother, if he stays with Xian'er in this brothel, it is not a long-term solution." "Xian'er can give up everything, she only asks His Highness the Crown Prince to take her back to the palace!"

Chu Han fell silent after hearing her words. He didn't know whether to believe this woman. She had framed him

and drugged him with aphrodisiacs—a scene so similar to what had happened years ago.

From a young age, his father had been extremely strict with him. He had thought it was a necessary trial to become a qualified crown prince, but as he grew older, he finally understood one thing: his father didn't love his mother and

rejected him as well. This realization made him extremely uncomfortable. Therefore,

he had always tried his best to learn various skills in governing the country,

just to please his father,

hoping that he would change his opinion of him and eventually fall in love with him. However, he had no success. He was completely ignored. Because of this, a demon seemed to lurk within him, driving him further into rebellion. He became idle and uneducated, even wanting to do the things his father disliked most, just so his father would notice his changes

and value him.

His cronies suggested taking him to brothels to see real women, a place he initially didn't want to frequent. As a member of the royal family, one of the most handsome men in Chu, he was naturally surrounded by beautiful women. Noble ladies from aristocratic families would fawn over him, hoping to gain his favor.

He was used to all kinds of beauties, and his father, seeing him... After his outrageous behavior, the emperor had considered arranging a crown princess for him to help him settle down, but he refused every time. His rejection of respectable women didn't

mean he would stoop to seeking out prostitutes. However,

since his father was so eager to find him a woman,

he worried that choosing the "lowest" woman would surely enrage his father.

The thought of his father's fury stirred a restless desire within him.

He disliked such places intensely from his first visit, but until he gained his father's attention, he forced himself to continue his illicit affairs. He spent a whole month there,

trying to attract more attention and expose his "shameful deeds." "The story spread to the palace, and he spent a fortune to book Peony, the most popular courtesan at the brothel.

Although he stayed in Peony's room, he didn't have any intimate relations with her until that day.

That day, he went to Peony's room at the brothel as usual. Peony seemed a little flustered, but he was

deeply frustrated because he had spent so much time in the brothel without attracting his father's attention. Peony noticed his bad mood and suggested he try some wine, saying that drinking could relieve his sorrows. He didn't usually drink,

but inexplicably drank the wine offered by Peony. He got very drunk that day and didn't wake up until the next day..."

He saw Peony, her clothes disheveled, sleeping beside him wearing only a red bodice, while he was also naked. Although he had never experienced love affairs, it didn't mean he was ignorant. Could

this mean he had been intimate with Peony while drunk? He became extremely panicked because he couldn't remember anything at all.

Chapter 316 Blood Test

As he hurriedly put on his clothes, the door was pushed open. The richly dressed man who entered was none other than his father, Emperor Chu Che. Chu Che's face turned black when he saw his disheveled appearance.

That day, he had been coldly brought back to the palace by his father. His mother, knowing he had committed a shameful act, rushed to plead with his father and urged him to bow his head and apologize. But how could he, in the midst of his rebellious phase, be willing to bow his head? He stubbornly stared at his father, accepting all his accusations. Although it was his first time drinking and he was not a strong drinker, which led to

his disgraceful act, and he couldn't remember anything about what had happened with that woman, he still had some questions after calming down. Peony was known as a virgin courtesan in the brothel, and although things were chaotic that day, he noticed there was no blood on the sheets. Just as he was about to wake her to ask, his father discovered their shameful act, and before he could ask her, he was forcibly taken back to the palace.

To spite his father, he confessed to all the crimes

without any remorse, which angered his father, who confined him for a month. Originally, not many people knew that this young master who had spent lavishly in the brothel was actually the Crown Prince of Chu,

but for some reason, the news of the Crown Prince's visit to a brothel eventually spread throughout the capital,

bringing shame to the royal family.

Later, he learned from his cronies that Peony, the most popular courtesan in the brothel, had disappeared after that day, and no one knew where she went. He had suspected that Peony's disappearance was related to his father, the Emperor, but he was afraid—afraid to hear the truth—so he never dared to ask. This royal scandal, along with Peony's disappearance, became an unsolved mystery. This incident was the only stain on his life; from then on, he never set foot in a brothel again.

It became a taboo for him, and the psychological shadow cast upon him made him averse to women. He had almost forgotten about it when Peony's sister suddenly appeared and told him he already had a child. How could he not be shocked! If he hadn't received this news, he wouldn't have returned to the brothel,

nor would he have been humiliated by Chu Chun.

"Your Highness, do you still not believe Xian'er?" Xian'er gazed deeply at him, unable to resist asking when she saw his silence.

Chu Han glanced at her, then shifted his gaze to the boy beside her. What would his father do if he found out about

this boy ? Could he really be his boy? There are naturally people in this world who look alike. If Xian'er is truly Mudan's biological sister, why do they look completely different? Her previous strange behavior made him deeply wary of this woman. Did she have the audacity to disrupt the royal bloodline? And what was her purpose in doing so? He felt his mind was in turmoil and needed to calm down and think things through. "I need to take him away to confirm his identity. During this time, you must not reveal his background to anyone!" "Your Highness can rest assured, Xian'er would never do such a foolish thing!" Xian'er assured him. With suspicion, Chu Han still took the boy away. He didn't notice the deep look in Xian'er's eyes as she gazed at him before leaving. His mind was in turmoil; he only wanted to return to the palace quickly. Only there could he calm down and process these unexpected events. After Chu Han left, Xian'er picked up the fine wine on the table and sipped it slowly. She hadn't expected things to go so smoothly; it was beyond her expectations . She was sure the Prince would be satisfied with her mission, and she believed she would soon be completely free. Chu Han returned to the Crown Prince's palace and summoned the imperial physician. The physician was puzzled to see Chu Han, who seemed perfectly healthy, urgently summoning him. "Your Highness, what brings you here?" "Imperial Physician Zhang," Chu Han replied, "I wish to confirm something with you. If two people are father and son, can a blood test truly verify the relationship?" (Chapter 317 Blood Ties) Imperial Physician Zhang found Chu Han's question strange, but still answered, "Your Highness, a blood test can indeed determine if two people are related by blood. I recall that hundreds of years ago, the Chu royal family also conducted blood tests. If two people's blood is compatible, they are definitely related!" After hearing his answer, Chu Han waved his hand, dismissing Imperial Physician Zhang. He then ordered the palace servants to bring the boy he had brought back from the brothel to his bedchamber. He also instructed them to prepare a bowl of water and a fine needle. Finally, he dismissed everyone, closed the door, and turned to the boy. "What's your name?" Chu Han looked at him awkwardly, unsure how to begin, and finally uttered only this question. The boy met his gaze, his eyes filled with a cold indifference that kept him at a distance, and did not answer. Could he not speak? This thought inexplicably popped into Chu Han's mind. He asked again, but still received no answer. Although the boy remained silent, he still had to do what he wanted to do. What if this boy was truly his child? His heart was in turmoil. His whole body trembled uncontrollably as he picked up the fine needle. He was incredibly nervous; this was perhaps the most terrifying moment of his life. After hesitating for a long time, he finally bit his thin lip and made his decision. He pricked his fingertip with the needle, letting bright red blood drip into a bowl of water. The clear water, stained with the blood, displayed a vibrant, alluring color. "If you are truly my child, you must pass this test!" Chu Han said, approaching the boy with the blood bowl and needle. The boy stood there, showing no fear, his expression remarkably calm—a demeanor completely unlike that of a child. Finally, he reached him, then knelt down, placing the blood bowl before him. Just as he was about to ask the boy to raise his hand for blood, the boy, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. "You don't believe I'm your child, so you want to use blood to prove kinship!" The boy stared straight at him, his eyes showing no fear or timidity. "Give me the needle, let me do it myself!" Hearing this, Chu Han was stunned. He could actually speak! Why hadn't he wanted to talk to him before? He even knew his thoughts. He was so intelligent, not at all like a child. Were children raised in the countryside more mature than other children? The boy gave him a cold look, took the thin needle from his hand with one hand, and pinched it onto his finger. What kind of child was this? He didn't even flinch. Soon, blood dripped from his fingertip, falling into the bowl and splashing slightly. Chu Han stared nervously at the blood of the two in the bowl, watching them slowly approach each other. Finally, the unbelievable thing happened: their blood actually mixed together! Chu Han felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.

He involuntarily stumbled back several steps, unable to believe that this child was truly his blood relative. This meant that his previous denials of his relationship with Mudan were merely self-deception; the child

was indeed his own flesh and blood, and he couldn't deny his identity. What should he do with this child?

Chapter 318 Reunion with Chu Che

Chu Han had completely accepted that Chu Ye was his imperial son. However, having a child of royal blood born to a lowly woman from a brothel was not something to be proud of, and he hadn't yet figured out how to tell Chu Che. Therefore, he decided to hide Chu Han in a side hall for now, preparing to discuss the matter further later. Since

Chu Ye was brought back to the palace by Chu Han, very few palace servants had seen him. Moreover, those servants were Chu Han's most trusted confidants, and Chu Han was confident they wouldn't spread the news. When they saw Chu Ye's appearance, they were all as shocked as Chu Han had been when he first saw him. Although Chu Han hadn't revealed Chu Ye's true identity to them, they surmised that the two must have a significant connection.

Meanwhile, in the princess's palace,

Chu Chun leaned against the window, lost in thought and melancholy, pondering the events of the past few days. These uncertain and

aimless days were unbearable. When would she have a chance to return to Zhao Kingdom? What did Long Zhaoxuan want her to do? She had gone to the brothel after receiving the secret letter, expecting to be invited by someone sent by Long Zhaoxuan, but unexpectedly encountered Crown Prince Chu Han. What was going on? Why was Chu Han there? Was it purely a coincidence? Had the woman really only used aphrodisiacs to gain the Crown Prince's favor? Yet, she had left her alone in the room without trying to seize the opportunity. Wasn't she afraid Chu Han would seek revenge later? But if she was Long Zhaoxuan's person, what benefit would this bring her? Or

was this all arranged by Long Zhaoxuan? Suddenly, Long Zhaoxuan's instructions to her flashed through her mind. He told her to use her beauty to gain the trust of Chu Che and Chu Han.

She

had disfigured herself to escape, but did Long Zhaoxuan really think that someone so ugly could attract Crown Prince Chu Han? She was deeply puzzled.

"Your Highness, it's almost dinner time. Why haven't you even touched lunch? Are you feeling unwell? Should I call the imperial physician? Ever since you returned to the palace with the Crown Prince that day,

you haven't been in good spirits!" Seeing Chu Chun spend the whole day in her palace, looking tired and lost in thought, Ling'er, who served her, was very worried.

"No,

I'm fine!" Chu Chun naturally wouldn't tell anyone her worries. "Prepare dinner, I'm hungry!"

After dinner, Chu Chun was about to go out to admire the moon when a young eunuch invited her to see Chu Che,

to his palace. It was already dark. Usually, those going to the emperor's bedchamber at this time were mostly concubines awaiting his summons. Why would Chu Che choose this time to summon her? After hearing of the emperor's invitation, Chu Chun had a vague feeling that something was about to happen.

Chu Chun's bedchamber was quite far from Chu Che's.

She followed the eunuch for almost the time it takes to brew a cup of tea to reach it.

Upon entering, she saw Chu Che sitting solemnly,

his deep eyes staring at something, lost in thought. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen him, she always felt a strange sensation whenever she did.

This feeling was indescribable, like her heart suddenly pounding uncontrollably. She wondered if it was because of that erotic dream, but this time her feeling was even stronger.

Chapter 319 The Human Skin Mask

She walked towards Chu Che, then bowed and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

Upon hearing her voice, Chu Che seemed to awaken from his daze. As he turned around, his magnetic voice rang out, "I heard that you returned to the palace with Han'er yesterday?" As he spoke, he leaned back, his slender fingers gently stroking the armrest of the chair, "Tell me, how is Han'er treating you now?"

Hearing this, Chu Chun froze.

What did he mean by that? From these words,

she already understood that her whereabouts were completely under his control. It seemed that he still had no trust in her whatsoever.

"Father, the Crown Prince treats me very well!"

"Is that really so? Can he accept your face now?" Chu Che's deep eyes fell on her slightly stiff, pretty face, without a trace of emotion, revealing not a single emotion.

"Princess, you were originally the most beautiful woman

in Zhao Kingdom. Nobles and princes from various countries flocked to Zhao Kingdom to propose marriage.

What a pity about this face,

how could it be ruined like this?" As he finished speaking,

his slender fingers touched her cheek, causing Chu Chun's breathing to become slightly erratic, and her heart to flutter involuntarily.

"What illness does the princess suffer from? If I could find a renowned physician to cure this face, I wonder what she would look like?" His deep voice flowed into Chu Chun's ears, slightly hoarse, yet possessing a unique, captivating charm.

Why did he say that? Did he see something? His tone was clearly caring,

but his finger movements were completely out of place between them. Chu Chun felt as if he was deliberately kneading her cheek when he touched it. Could it be... that he suspected her human skin mask was an imposter? So even though she knew his actions were inappropriate,

Chu Chun didn't pull away. She wasn't wearing any human skin mask, and

perhaps this would dispel his suspicions, so she let him be.

Chu Che was surprised by her frankness .

For a moment, both of them were lost in their own thoughts,

remaining silent,

making the atmosphere between them

increasingly strange.

"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Zheng requests an audience!" came the respectful voice of a young eunuch outside the door.

Chu Chun's previously calm eyes

widened in shock. Imperial Physician? That Zheng? Chu Che really wanted to treat her "illness." It turned out he had made preparations all along.

"Summon him to an audience!"

Physician Chen quickly entered. Seeing Chu Chun in the hall, he wasn't surprised at all,

presumably because Chu Che had already given instructions.

"Princess, Physician Chen is a veteran of three reigns in Chu. Apart from that person,

I believe no one in Chu has more exquisite medical skills than him. Under his treatment, you will surely recover your appearance quickly!" Chu Che curled his lips,

a glint of light flashing in his deep eyes

as he stared directly at the shocked Chu Chun.

"Your Highness, please extend your hand for me to take your pulse!"

Chu Chun had no choice but to extend her delicate hand under pressure.

Physician Chen took a handkerchief from his medicine box and covered her wrist before placing his fingers on her pulse.

Chu Chun was extremely nervous.

She wondered if the medicine Ye'er had given her would be discovered by this physician, and if Chu Che found out she had disfigured herself, how would he treat her?

"This is truly strange,

how could this be?" Imperial Physician Chen withdrew his fingers and turned to Chu Che, who was dressed in bright yellow, to report, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess's health appears to be fine, but her pulse is erratic and her internal energy is imbalanced, leading to an accumulation of internal toxins, which is why she is in this state."

"As long as I treat her with acupuncture and regulate her body, she will recover, but the timeframe is uncertain and depends on her individual condition."

Chapter 320 Incestuous Relationship

"Alright, you can leave now!" Chu Che waved his hand, and Physician Chen respectfully withdrew.

Only the two of them remained in the room. Chu Chun remained silent, unsure of what to say. Neither spoke, and the room fell into a quiet stillness, broken only by their soft breathing.

After the physician left, Chu Che was lost in thought again. His brows were furrowed, as if troubled by an unresolved matter. He leaned back in his chair, took a small sip of wine from the table, and finally looked at Chu Chun with his deep eyes, scrutinizing her expression. He saw no trace of sadness or disappointment in her eyes, which astonished him.

"People say that women value their appearance more than their lives, yet the princess accepted the diagnosis calmly after hearing that her appearance was temporarily incurable. I'd like to know why the princess can be so composed about this?"

"Because I know that forcing it is useless; I can only let nature take its course!" Chu Chun looked at Chu Che with a serious expression. She knew Chu Che was suspicious of her, but she had no other choice but to say this.

"What a fine 'forcing things is useless, one can only let nature take its course'!" Chu Che's gaze instantly sharpened, a smile playing on his lips, even his eyes held a hint of amusement, though the smile didn't reach his eyes. She was still too naive; she hadn't considered that excessive calmness would only increase his suspicion.

"Father, did you summon me here tonight only to have the imperial physician examine me? If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!" Chu Chun always felt her heart pounding uncontrollably when she was with him. She could only force herself to remain calm, hoping to escape as soon as possible.

"The princess seems somewhat afraid of me?" Chu Che's deep eyes gazed at her, a hint of amusement in them.

Chu Chun trembled, blurting out, "No!" She didn't know why she answered that way; perhaps it was instinct. Although she did feel a little nervous when she was with him, she knew it wasn't fear. "

I've heard that the princess was born among commoners and didn't grow up in the Zhao Kingdom's palace. After returning to the palace, she was deeply favored by Emperor Zhao, even more so than his sons. This has led to much speculation about her identity, with rumors even circulating that she isn't Emperor Zhao's daughter. This makes me very curious. Is the princess Emperor Zhao's biological daughter?" Chu Che unexpectedly brought up this topic that many suspected but no one dared to mention, carefully observing her changing expressions.

Chu Chun frowned slightly upon hearing his words. She hadn't expected him to finally ask. She looked up at him with mixed feelings. Since there was no way out, she could only face it honestly. "To be honest, I myself don't know!"

What? Don't know? Chu Che's handsome face suddenly darkened. "Princess, are you joking? How can someone not even know their own background?"

"I suffered from amnesia and completely forgot my origins!" Chu Chun actually harbored some doubts about her past. Rumors circulated that she had affairs with her father and brothers. Although she strongly rejected these claims, every time she heard them, she felt an inexplicable panic, as if she had truly committed such a shameful act, yet she couldn't remember it. Perhaps only by saying this could she wash away her confusion about this illicit relationship.

"The princess has even forgotten her own origins?" Chu Che's expression turned even colder upon hearing this. She was truly clever; his attempts to extract information from her had instantly become useless.

Chapter 321 Fragrant Concubine's Miscarriage

As Chu Chun pondered how to convince Chu Che, a commotion suddenly arose outside the hall.

Chu Che immediately went to the door and asked in a low voice, "What is this commotion? Didn't you hear me say before that no one is allowed to disturb us?"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!" "After Consort Xiang ate the turtle king brought from Zhao Kingdom by Princess Luanfeng, she suddenly cried out in abdominal pain. Imperial Physician Qin diagnosed that Consort Xiang... had miscarried, and requested His Majesty to come and see her immediately." The palace servant's voice echoed at the door, his tone urgent, indicating the matter was extremely pressing.

"Miscarriage? Consort Xiang was actually pregnant?" A chilling, unfathomable glint appeared in Chu Che's eyes.

He immediately went to Consort Xiang's palace, and since this matter involved Chu Chun, she had no choice but to accompany him.

When they arrived at Consort Xiang's palace, Chu Chun saw a woman of unparalleled beauty lying pale on the bed, and a basin of bright red blood beside the bed, enough to sting the eyes. Standing by the bed were Imperial Physician Qin and a woman dressed as a concubine. Upon hearing that Chu Che had arrived, she immediately turned around, and Chu Chun recognized her as Consort Lan.

Chu Che then walked to the bedside and looked at Consort Xiang, saying, "Xiang'er, when did you become pregnant? Why didn't anyone inform me?"

Upon seeing Chu Che, Consort Xiang's eyes filled with tears, making her appear even more pitiful. "Your Majesty, Xiang'er's life is truly miserable!" "Xiang'er was unwell yesterday. After having Physician Qin examine her pulse, she learned that she was pregnant with His Majesty's child. I wanted to tell His Majesty this joyous news in person, which is why I didn't have the Physician report it immediately. However, I didn't wait for His Majesty to come to my palace. I intended to tell him today when His Majesty arrived, but who would have thought that only one day later, my child would be gone!"

"Physician Qin, why did Consort Xiang miscarry?"

"Your Majesty, Consort Xiang has always been healthy. If she hadn't been careless about her diet, this wouldn't have happened!"

"Diet? Did she eat something she shouldn't have?"

Physician Qin replied, "Consort Xiang ate the king turtle, a tribute from Zhao Kingdom, today. Although turtle is a highly nutritious food, it is also extremely cold in nature and should be avoided by pregnant women. Consort Xiang miscarried because she ate it!" "

The king turtle, a tribute from Zhao Kingdom? Wasn't that part of Princess Luanfeng's dowry? How did it end up in Consort Xiang's palace?" Chu Che's face turned cold as he turned his gaze to Chu Chun. Just as he was about to ask her something, the woman's resentful voice rang out in the room, "Your Majesty, please do justice for me! This miscarriage must have been caused by someone!"

"Deliberately caused?" Chu Che frowned. "Do you know who tried to harm you?"

Chu Chun's heart skipped a beat. This turtle king was part of her dowry. She had heard that Consort Lan liked turtle, so after entering the palace, she gave it to Consort Lan to curry favor with her. Could it be Consort Lan…"

Xiang Fei's weak voice was pitiful, "It was Consort Lan! This turtle king was a gift from Consort Lan. Originally, I had no dealings with Consort Lan, but yesterday I ran into her in the Imperial Garden. I suddenly felt acid reflux and vomited uncontrollably. In the end, I accidentally splashed the acid on Consort Lan. At the time, she didn't blame me; later she even called…" "The palace maids brought over a king turtle. I know that king turtles are extremely precious and nourishing, so I specially invited her here today to taste it together. Who would have thought it would end like this! I now finally understand why Consort Lan would send over a king turtle. She was once pregnant with the imperial heir, so she naturally knows the symptoms of a pregnant woman. She must have seen that I was pregnant with the imperial heir, and thus harbored malicious intentions, using the king turtle as bait to harm my imperial heir!" Consort Xiang's words were filled with sorrow and grief, pointing all the blame at Consort Lan.

"Your Majesty, please understand! I did not do it!" Consort Lan, a woman who had spent over twenty years in the palace, had seen it all. She remained calm even in this situation. A cold smile appeared on her lips as she explained, "This turtle king was a gift from Princess Luanfeng. I have always been reluctant to eat it. Indeed, I had no prior relationship with Consort Xiang. It was only because she recently gave me a gift that I reciprocated and began our interactions!"

Chu Chun looked at Chu Che, only to see his expression remained unchanged. Despite the loss of her imperial heir, there was little pain in his eyes, only a growing chill in them.

Chapter 322 Murdering the Imperial Heir

"Your Majesty, I only wanted to tell you this good news myself. I never thought anything would go wrong. Who would have thought..." Consort Xiang continued, her voice choked with sorrow, "I didn't know that pregnant women shouldn't eat turtle. Your Majesty should know that I don't like turtle at all. I only ate it because Consort Lan sent it to me. Everyone knows that Consort Lan loves turtle. She should know that pregnant women should avoid eating turtle, yet she sent me turtle. Her intentions are undoubtedly malicious. Your Majesty, you must do justice for me!" Consort Xiang's words were so convincing and reasonable that everyone in the room involuntarily looked at Consort Lan. She was indeed a prime suspect.

After hearing her accusations, Consort Lan remained calm. "Your Majesty, I am not a physician, nor do I possess any medical skills. How could I possibly know that Consort Xiang is pregnant with just a glance? Furthermore, I did not know that pregnant women cannot eat turtle. If I intended to harm Consort Xiang, why would I have done it so blatantly, making it so obvious to everyone? If Consort Xiang wants to pin the crime of plotting against the imperial heir on me, that is far-fetched! I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and give me justice!"

"Consort Lan, in all these years in this palace, you are the only one who has given birth to two princes for His Majesty!" Consort Xiang's voice was soft, but every word was clear. Chu Chun was also taken aback after hearing her words. This matter was indeed very strange. The Chu Emperor had few heirs; only Consort Lan had borne him a prince.

"We both know His Majesty's health is perfectly fine, so why hasn't any other concubine borne him a child in the past twenty-odd years? There have been several miscarriages among the concubines in the harem. I can't help but suspect that you were worried that the concubines in the palace would give birth to princes, lest they rob your son of his future, so you've had other concubines' children aborted!"

"Outrageous! How dare you accuse me of such nonsense!" Consort Lan's eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, as if she were extremely angry, completely losing her previous composure. "The scheme set up by Consort Xiang is truly ingenious. Your Majesty, I absolutely did not harm the imperial heir; my conscience is clear!" Consort

Xiang continued resentfully, looking heartbroken. "If not you, then who else could it be? After entering the palace, I received His Majesty's great favor, and I never expected to become pregnant with the imperial heir so quickly. I thought Heaven had blessed me..." "I was fortunate enough to give birth to an heir for Your Majesty, ensuring the continuation of the imperial line, but I never expected... I implore Your Majesty to investigate the truth, to seek justice for me, and to give my unjustly deceased son a fair chance."

Chu Che pursed his lips, remaining silent, but his expression grew increasingly grim. Suddenly, he turned to Chu Chun and asked, "Princess, what is your opinion on this matter? If you also believe that Consort Lan is the murderer, I will immediately order her punishment; if you believe that Consort Lan is not the murderer, I will spare her!"

"What, Your Majesty, how can you be so hasty? She is the Crown Prince's consort, so naturally she will side with Consort Lan!" Consort Xiang interjected resentfully, seeing that Chu Che did not immediately punish Consort Lan but instead wanted Chu Chun to answer whether Consort Lan was guilty.

"Do I need your permission to ask her to answer?" Chu Che glanced at her coldly, as if to remind her of her status.

Consort Xiang was stunned by his sudden anger, thinking she had misheard. How could he be so heartless and biased towards Consort Lan after knowing she had suffered a miscarriage? But seeing his cold eyes, she could only say aggrievedly, "Your Majesty, please calm down, that's not what I meant!"

"Princess, do you think Consort Lan was responsible for this?" Chu Che raised his thick eyebrows, his words drawing everyone's attention to Chu Chun. They all looked at Chu Chun; she was the Crown Prince's consort, and Consort Lan was the Crown Prince's birth mother. How would she answer? This made everyone present extremely curious. Even the usually composed Consort Lan couldn't help but turn her gaze to her; her life depended entirely on this woman.

After a moment of silence, Chu Chun's voice, neither humble nor arrogant, finally rang out, "Father, Consort Lan is indeed highly suspected of plotting against the imperial heir; her crime deserves death!"

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