After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Chapter 424 Interlocking Links

The note contained only one line of delicate yet powerful handwriting: "When Zhou Jianming arrives, pretend to be humiliated and take the pill. You will die a moment after taking it and 'commit suicide.' Do not worry about anything else; I will take care of everything. When you wake up, you will be reborn. Trust me."

Inside the oiled paper package was a pill the size of a longan seed, completely black, and emitting a strange, bitter smell.

Liang Yuhua clutched the pill tightly, her fingertips icy cold, her heart pounding wildly.

She read it over and over again, each word burning into her heart like a branding iron.

She knew that the moment that would decide her fate was today!

Liang Yuhua took a deep breath, and the last trace of hesitation in her eyes was replaced by determination.

She poured herself a cup of tea, tore the note into pieces, put it in the tea, mixed it in, and drank it.

Leave no trace behind.

The taste was indescribably strange; normally, she would have vomited.

But now she actually thinks it tastes really good.

Then, Liang Yuhua hid the black pill in her innermost pouch and kept it close to her body.

Next, all that's left is to wait patiently for the predetermined signal—the arrival of Zhou Jianming.

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The wedding banquet was in full swing in the front courtyard of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion. The aroma of wine filled the air, and the laughter and cheers almost lifted the roof off.

Meanwhile, in the relatively quiet depths of the backyard, a silent and meticulous operation was underway.

In the study of Lingshui Residence, a dark figure slipped into the room as if by magic, and moved swiftly as he rummaged through the bookshelves for something.

Suddenly, a book accidentally fell to the ground and made a sound.

"who!"

The shadowy figure knew he had been exposed, and like a frightened bird, he fled westward, trying to escape.

"Thief! A thief has broken into the study!"

The guards standing watch outside the study noticed something amiss and shouted a warning!

"Stop! Take him down!"

"Quick, after them! They've headed west!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ying's expression changed drastically.

"Men, follow me and chase after them."

Several guards with considerable lightness skills followed Xuan Ying and chased after the black figure in the direction it had fled. Coincidentally, the direction the black-clad man fled was exactly towards Liang Yuhua's courtyard.

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The emperor's bodyguard, who was hiding among the branches and leaves like a bird in flight, frowned instantly on a large tree outside the courtyard.

His sharp gaze swept into the distance, clearly capturing the fleeing black figure and the several men hot on its heels.

The person leading the group was clearly Xuan Ying, Lu Jiangnian's top expert.

This is terrible! Why did the men in black have to come this way?

The Emperor's task for him was to keep a close eye on Liang Yuhua and ensure that she, his spy, did not slip out of control.

If this man in black causes such a disturbance, the tracking route will directly sweep over the area where he is hiding.

Once they get close, given Xuan Ying's abilities, the risk of him being exposed is extremely high!

"Damn it!"

The guard cursed inwardly.

However, Xuan Ying and the others were getting closer and closer, and he could no longer stay here.

Regardless, he cannot be exposed, so he has no choice but to retreat for now.

Like true shadows, the bodyguards landed silently and swiftly from the trees under the eaves of a nearby house. Utilizing the complex roof structure and shadows, they moved with lightning speed, instantly disappearing from the courtyard area and completely concealing themselves.

As for Liang Yuhua's side...

It should be fine for a concubine who lives a secluded life and poses no threat to temporarily leave the public eye on this chaotic wedding day.

This is the time difference and psychological blind spot that Yuan Wanru carefully calculated!

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Just then, the wooden gate to the courtyard creaked open.

Zhou Jianming, his face flushed and his steps unsteady, staggered in!

His eyes gleamed with lewdness and excitement. "Hehehe... Beauty! I've come to see you!"

Reeking of alcohol, Zhou Jianming led Zhou Wang in and immediately bolted the courtyard gate shut, cutting off the outside world.

Liang Yuhua and Yunxiu were doing needlework together in the room. When Yunxiu came out after hearing the noise, she saw the master and servant and turned pale, but she still mustered up her courage and shouted loudly: "Get out! This is not a place for you!"

Zhou Jianming was now completely drunk and couldn't listen to anyone else. He only had one thought in his mind: he had to get Liang Yuhua today.

"Wang'er, I'll leave this troublesome girl to you. Don't spoil my fun."

Zhou Wang naturally obeyed and twisted Yunxiu aside.

Yunxiu shouted, "Girl, quickly close the door!"

"How dare you! What are you trying to do?"

"The Crown Prince will not let you get away with this!"

Hearing Yunxiu's shouts outside, Liang Yuhua realized she had already taken the "fake death drug."

Zhou Jianming was even more aroused when he saw the beautiful woman in the room.

"That bitch ruined my plans last time! Let's see who can save you today!"

"You...don't come here!"

Liang Yuhua retreated in terror, her voice trembling. She grabbed a porcelain vase from the table and held it protectively in front of her. "Zhou Jianming! Are you crazy? This is the Marquis's residence! If you dare to act recklessly, aren't you afraid of angering the young master?"

"Prince?"

Zhou Jianming seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world, and he slurred drunkenly, "He... he only has eyes for his tigress wife! He's completely forgotten about you! Today... nobody cares about this place!"

He lunged forward, reaching out to grab Liang Yuhua's arm. "Little beauty... give in to your brother... I'll cherish you from now on..."

"Ah—! Get away!"

Liang Yuhua screamed and used all her strength to smash the porcelain bottle in her hand at Zhou Jianming!

Zhou Jianming instinctively tilted his head, but Liang Yuhua's aim was off, and she couldn't hit him at all.

But this resistance enraged Zhou Jianming: "You bitch! You don't know what's good for you!"

He lunged at her with a sinister grin, but Liang Yuhua dodged him by circling the table, shouting, "Get away from me, you..."

"Aren't you afraid of the Crown Prince? Aren't you afraid of his wife? She will definitely not let you off!"

Hearing the words "the Crown Prince's wife" made Zhou Jianming even angrier. That damned woman had repeatedly threatened him. If he weren't cowardly, he would have definitely tortured that bitch Yuan Wanru properly.

Zhou Jianming sneered: "Who cares about you today? You'd better behave and listen to me, or you'll suffer the consequences. Don't blame me for not being gentle enough."

Liang Yuhua mentally calculated the time, and shouted angrily, "Dream on! I'd rather die than let you touch me!"

Zhou Jianming, being a man, and with limited space in the room, strode quickly and grabbed Liang Yuhua.

The man grabbed Liang Yuhua's slender wrist with such force that she cried out in pain.

"You beast! I'm your cousin's man, how dare you treat me like this! Let me go! Please let me go!"

Liang Yuhua struggled desperately, her voice filled with a desperate sob.

This wasn't just acting; the man's appearance truly terrified her.

Why hasn't the time come yet?

"Let go? Dream on!"

Zhou Jianming dragged her into the house, saying, "What's the point of living like a widow? You haven't even tasted the pleasures of a man. Today, I'll make you experience ecstasy."

His other hand was already restlessly tugging at Liang Yuhua's clothes.