Chapter 775 - 737: Schemes (Part 2)
They say this only to win the favor of Princess He Ye.
Princess He Ye did not send an invitation to the talented Shuang Yan and was scolded by Princess Ning for lacking propriety. Princess Ning had someone deliver the invitation, but Princess He Ye was unaware of this.
After all, Huangfu Yuxuan hinted this to Princess Ning without mentioning who the person was. Princess Ning thought Huangfu Yuxuan wanted to choose, so of course, it was best to invite all the outstanding noblewomen from the Capital City. That way, Huangfu Yuxuan would have a wide selection!
However, despite this, Duan Yan did not come today.
Zhao Keyan, on the other hand, arrived early.
Of course, Zhao Keyan wasn’t giving face to Princess Ning and Princess He Ye.
Although Prince Ning is a prince, Princess Ning seems to be infinitely glorious, and Princess He Ye appears dignified, being the daughter of Grand Tutor Zhao naturally knows what is superficial glory and what is truly impressive.
An idle prince who is not valued, a commandery princess who is not outstanding in the Capital City, how could she pay them any heed?
The reason she hurried here was simply knowing that today Prince Liang Mansion’s Second Young Master would also be present. How could she miss such an opportunity to meet?
At this moment, Zhao Keyan only briefly met with Princess He Ye upon arriving, and then went to the garden, waiting for a chance encounter with Huangfu Yuxuan.
Being treated with such indifference, how could Princess He Ye have a good impression of her?
Xia Wenjin followed Ling Dang to change clothes, walking through the corridor, passing the aisle, and heading towards the room, Ling Dang turned back and said: "Miss Xia, it’s just ahead!"
Xia Wenjin glanced around, beyond the corridor and the aisle was the garden of Prince Ning Mansion, where she could see someone enjoying the flowers from afar.
Prince Ning Mansion is quite large, and the garden is also quite spacious.
Xia Wenjin slightly nodded and replied, "Hmm!"
Ling Dang’s eyes moved, looking very clever, secretly observing Xia Wenjin while walking, Xia Wenjin pretended not to notice, only deepened her gaze slightly when it passed over the tea-stained sleeve.
Who wanted to plot against her? Why plot against her?
She didn’t know, but she thought she would soon find out.
Because the room Ling Dang mentioned had already been reached.
In front of an exquisitely decorated room, Ling Dang stopped, pushed the door open, and said to Xia Wenjin, "Miss Xia, here it is, please come in!"
Xia Wenjin glanced at her and replied, "Hmm!"
She walked into the room, Ling Dang did not follow inside, only said from outside, "Miss Xia, the Princess has prepared several sets of clothes here, you can choose whichever you like to change. Once you’ve finished changing, you can go for a walk in the garden! I will go ahead with my tasks!"
Xia Wenjin hadn’t replied yet, and Ling Dang had already closed the door, saying, "Miss Xia, please rest assured, this is a dressing area for the ladies, no one else will come. I’ve closed the door, Miss Xia, please feel free!"
Walking in, Xia Wenjin knew right away what the other side’s intention was.
From the mouth of the floral-patterned golden beast swirled smoke; it was burning incense.
It’s quite normal, as this is a dressing area, inevitably requiring people to come and change clothes, lighting some incense ensures the room does not feel empty; instead, it fills with fragrance, making one feel at ease and pleasantly aware of the host’s thoughtfulness and care.
Naturally, there’s no issue if it weren’t for this particular incense!
Of course, this incense also wouldn’t be a problem if not for the pot of blooming Heavenly Flame Su Leaf Flower sitting on the windowsill.
This incense contains thousand gold silk, the scent mixed with Heavenly Flame Su Leaf Flower is not poison, but it can cause hallucinations and even have aphrodisiac effects.
Xia Wenjin smirked, thinking it was some sophisticated strategy, turns out it’s still an overused trick.
Yet, she has to admit, no matter how overused the trick, as long as one falls for it, it’s still fatal.
Why hallucinate?
Why induce aphrodisiac effects?
The target is clear, it’s to plot against her, to tarnish her purity, even to ruin her reputation!
People in the Capital City are indeed malicious!
Xia Wenjin pursed her lips, clicked her tongue.
She has been quite low-key, be it with Princess He Ye or Prince Ning Mansion, usually without much interaction, yet they use this trick against her now.
If she didn’t know medicine, if she couldn’t detect the aroma, or even if she did, knowing what severe consequences these mixed scents could lead to, she would definitely fall for it.
And the matter of her knowing medicine should be known to very few.