Chapter 440: Hurting Others and Hurting Oneself
The news of the fifth princess engaging in an intimate encounter with a male escort from Yihong Courtyard inside the rockery cave spread like wildfire.
The Crown Prince’s face darkened as he contemplated sending someone to suppress the news, but it was too late. The situation had already spiraled out of his control. He blamed himself for mistaking the individuals inside the cave for Su Bin and the young lady, which led to his order to expose them.
Once the two naked individuals were dragged out, their disheveled appearances initially concealed their identities. However, the Crown Prince instructed them to reveal their faces, and their lustful expressions became unmistakable.
Many onlookers instantly recognized the fifth princess as the woman in question, and the male companion, Qingsheng, from Yihong Courtyard, confessed that he was the fifth princess’s lover. In his initial ignorance, Qingsheng had not known he was with the princess, but overhearing the discussions around him made him realize her true identity, leading to an embarrassing reaction.
The resulting uproar spread like wildfire, and good or bad news had a way of permeating every corner.
The Crown Prince’s attempts to control the situation proved futile, as the news had already reached all the participants of the garden event. Detaining them was impossible, leaving the Crown Prince utterly bewildered by how things had taken such a disastrous turn.