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Yuan Bao didn't move. He looked pleadingly at Yao Sisi and said, "Miss, forget it. You don't like the Fourth Prince anyway. As for what he's doing, why would we care?" After all, didn't the common saying say that using others' hands is too soft? "

Bang!

A slap landed on Yuanbao's fart. Yao Sisi looked at Yuanbao in disappointment and said, "Do you have some potential? I'm a princess now, and he should be the one to give me food and drinks. Besides, getting rid of a rapist for the world is a product of virtue. You're right, I don't like him, but I still occupy the position of an imperial concubine. Even if I were to put on an act, I can't pretend that I didn't see it, not to mention there's a secondary concubine, Meng Qinglian, whom I have personally facilitated.

"Miss, are you really going to teach the Fourth Marquis a lesson?"

"Of course."

Yao Sisi sent away the ingot. She calmed down and thought about it carefully. She felt that she had to do the right thing to do, so she told Shadow to do something. This thing will happen tonight.

Zuo Wanfan from the Lotus Garden accompanied Meng Qinglian on a stroll around the Fourth Prince's Mansion. The two of them did not mention what had happened last night. After half an hour of strolling, Meng Qinglian was a little tired, so she suggested that they take a nap in the pavilion. Zuo Rulan Fan ordered the servants to bring some fruits, and she poured two cups of tea for Youlan.

"Pfft!"

Zuo Rulan Fan spat out the tea that he had drunk without any grace.

Meng Qinglian quickly stood up and took out a handkerchief to wipe off the water droplets from the corner of her mouth. With a pained expression, she looked at the crease between Zuo Rulan's eyebrows and asked, "Prince, what's wrong with you?"

Zuo Lianfan was furious, but he couldn't get angry when he saw how worried Meng Qinglian was. He suppressed his anger and shook his head at Meng Qinglian, "Lian'er, I'm fine, don't worry." As he finished speaking, he looked at the servants. Although his face was not fierce, it was still a bit cold.

"Why is the tea so bitter?"

"Bitter?" Meng Qinglian also had some tea, but she did not feel any bitterness from it. She pondered for a while, then walked over to Zuo Ran Fan and brought the cup to her lips. She took a sip and her eyebrows scrunched into a frown.

You Lan calmly took a few steps forward and obediently kneeled on the ground. There was no fear in her eyes. Reporting to the Fourth Prince, this bitter tea was brewed by a servant. This servant is willing to accept the punishment. "

"Youlan, what are you doing?"

"It's you!"

Meng Qinglian and Zuo Rulan were both very surprised that Youlan had done this. They didn't understand why Youlan wanted a cup of bitter tea.

She knew that Youlan most likely wanted to help her vent her anger, but how could she not know that she did not need it. Oh Youlan, when will you not be so reckless?

The latter looked at Youlan and saw that Youlan did not seem to have done anything wrong. She was fearless and magnanimous, which made Zuo Hongfan feel somewhat happy for her. However, this did not mean that he could not pursue the matter of her having a cup of bitter tea. As the fourth prince, not everyone could play around with her for no reason, especially a maidservant.

"Why do you want to brew a cup of bitter tea for this king? If I can't explain why, this king will definitely not let you off lightly."

"Youlan, hurry up and apologize to the prince." The usually calm Meng Qinglian could only put on a stern face and scold Youlan, hoping that she would go down the stairs. Before Youlan could reply, Meng Qinglian wrapped her arms around Zuo Rulan's waist and pleaded, "Your highness, for the sake of the green lotus, don't be angry over it."

It was rare for a green lotus to be so kind to a girl. It was rare for him to be so pampered, kind, and innocent. How could he not know how tender he was and how much of the anger in his heart had been melted by Meng Qinglian's gentleness? He looked at You Lan on the ground, his tone was still cold, but it lacked a trace of viciousness.

"Do you know your wrongs?"

You Lan raised her head, the light in her eyes vanishing in an instant. She knew that after knowing the reason, Zuo Rulan Fan would not blame her. If she handled it properly, Miss could be doted on by Zuo Rulan Fan.

"This servant doesn't know."

"Let's go down and get the fifty boards." Zuo Rulan didn't ask for the reason, but directly said the punishment. He didn't like girls who thought they were smart, even though he admired them slightly.

"Youlan, why are you so disobedient?"

"Miss, Youlan's actions are reasonable."

"Pah!"

Meng Qinglian raised her hand and slapped You Lan. She was both pained and anxious as she too kneeled down. "Your highness was taught by the Blue Lotus, please show mercy. These fifty pieces of wood are too heavy."

Youlan covered her face with one hand. This situation was out of her expectations and she could no longer remain calm. She questioned Zuo Lifan, "Fourth Prince, even if this servant and servant are at fault, you should still ask her for the reason!"

Zuo Wanfan walked over to help Meng Qinglian up. His eyes turned slightly as he sat down with Meng Qinglian. He raised his hand to stroke her hair and said, "Didn't you just say that you were right? Since you've already said it, This King will listen to your reason. Tell me, what is it exactly? "

Meng Qinglian looked at You Lan, then at Zuo Ran. She didn't know whether to say it or not. Zuo Lifan patted Meng Qinglian on the wrist and gave her a reassured look.

"Youlan couldn't bear to see her master in such a difficult situation, so she immediately told him the reason for her visit." "I did so because I felt sorry for Miss, but Miss's heart was like this bitter tea last night, and Miss loved the Prince so much that she didn't reveal anything, no matter how upset she was. I just wanted to let you know what Miss's heart was like, and even if I die today, I sincerely request that you treat Miss well, because there is no woman in this world who loves you more than Miss."

Looking at Meng Qinglian's blushing face, he felt extremely regretful in his heart. Of course, he knew that Meng Qinglian loved him very much, but he still needed time to try to love her wholeheartedly, and now that she was scolded by a little girl like this, not only was he not angry, but she also felt a warm feeling in his heart. How could he be happy for such a woman?

"Get up, go to the torture chamber and get the ten whips."

Meng Qinglian held Zuo Rulan's hand and pleaded, "Your highness."

Zuo Wanfan pulled Meng Qinglian into his arms, but shook his head at her, "This girl has done wrong, so she should be punished. Ten lashes are already light, Lian'er, don't say anymore."

Youlan prostrated herself on the ground and kowtowed. "Thank you, Your Highness."

Meng Qinglian couldn't bear to watch Youlan leave. "Youlan."

You Lan turned around and smiled at Meng Qinglian. Then, she quickly walked toward the front yard.

"Prince, can you really not spare Youlan?" Although Youlan wasn't her sister, Youlan had always taken care of her. She had long treated Youlan as her sister, so she naturally knew in her heart that the Ten Whip was the biggest concession Zuo Hongfan had made. However, she still wasn't willing to injure Youlan because of her.