Chapter 448: Dilemma
The emperor issued a decree, ordering the empress, the third prince, the crown prince, and the fifth princess to be placed under house arrest within the palace. Until a thorough investigation was conducted, no one was permitted to visit or interact with them. The emperor held a strong distrust of anyone’s claims and deemed it necessary to deploy the elusive Dragon Guards for a comprehensive inquiry.
First on the docket was the matter concerning the fifth princess’s tumultuous personal life. The investigation swiftly confirmed the accuracy of a secret letter’s revelations. Palace staff verified that the fifth princess had lost her virginity some time ago, engaging in a two-year-long affair with various handsome men. During this period, she frequently dispatched emissaries to the pharmacy for contraception supplies and brewed contraceptive concoctions to maintain her secrecy.
The fifth princess had been discreet in her actions. The crown prince, initially unaware of her indiscretions, eventually uncovered the truth. However, by that time, the fifth princess was deeply entangled in her web of deception, and neither of them seemed to care about the other. Her fixation on Su Bin had intensified over time, to the point that the crown prince even facilitated a meeting between her and Su Bin during a capital city tour.
Consequently, the fifth princess’s infatuation with Su Bin grew uncontrollable. Meanwhile, the crown prince’s objective shifted towards removing Su Bin from the equation and securing Qin Zhenzhen’s affections.
The fifth princess had a strong desire for Su Bin, yearning for him to become her husband. However, Su Bin had openly pledged his lifelong commitment to his wife on the streets.
During a grand garden event, the fifth princess hatched a plot to harm Qin Zhenzhen in her pursuit of Su Bin. However, Qin Zhenzhen saw through the scheme and allowed those responsible for her harm to face the consequences of their actions. The Crown Prince, who was entangled in this affair, ultimately consented to marry the two ladies involved to resolve the matter.