Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 378: The Official and the Princess are in Perfect Harmony

Chapter 378: Chapter 378: The Official and the Princess are in Perfect Harmony

People gathered with the intent of watching the commotion surrounding the princess. When they initially peeked and saw the Fifth Princess in disheveled clothes embracing a man, they thought he was the recently famous Young Master Lou, Lou Zixi. Suddenly, they heard Lou Zixi’s clear voice.

Turning their heads, the handsome man who walked out from the private room was none other than Young Master Lou himself.

Then who was the man embracing the Fifth Princess?

Why did some say it was the Fifth Princess and Young Master Lou hugging and holding each other?

Some discerned the implied meaning, while others simply believed there had been a case of mistaken identity.

"Ah! Isn’t this Tanhua, Lord Ruan Hongwen?"

Someone loudly exclaimed, recognizing the identity of the man embracing the Fifth Princess.

At that moment, both the Fifth Princess and Ruan Hongwen had flushed faces, as if they had drunk too much, but this person’s voice instantly sobered the Fifth Princess. She widened her eyes and realized the man trying to embrace her was indeed Ruan Hongwen!

In disbelief, she slapped him across the face with a "smack".

The Fifth Princess exclaimed angrily, "Why is it you! You dare try to take advantage of me! Guards, kill him!"

As she spoke, she looked towards Lou Zixi and urgently said, "Young Master Lou, this vile man has drugged me, please take me to the Court Physician!"

She walked toward the direction of Lou Zixi, her steps unsteady.

It was evident that she drank the drug herself in an attempt to make things happen. Her condition was identical to Ruan Hongwen’s, but clearly, Ruan had consumed more and was nearly out of his senses, still clutching onto the Fifth Princess’s skirt.

Lou Zixi spoke loudly, "Fifth Princess, I am already betrothed, and if you feel unwell, someone else can take you to the medical clinic. However, I heard Brother Ruan say earlier that he and your highness reciprocated each other’s affection and were planning to request the Emperor’s permission for marriage soon. I thought you and Brother Ruan could not restrain your feelings, but now it appears Brother Ruan has harassed the Princess? In that case, I will call the authorities immediately."

Jun Yuyan gave a signal to a guard.

The guard immediately grabbed a pot of cold water and splashed it over Ruan Hongwen’s face.

Ruan Hongwen shuddered, sobering up significantly, and shouted:

"Do not call the authorities!"

After calling the authorities, wouldn’t he be ruined?

Now he understood, he had intended to drug Lou Zixi, but the person who ended up drugged was himself; evidently, Lou Zixi knew he was scheming against him and switched the drug into his own drink.

Moreover, Lou Zixi intentionally spilled the drink on himself, making him change his outer clothes, all to make the Fifth Princess mistake him for someone else!

This drug was potent; after drinking it, he began to feel dizzy and did not even realize when he was led out.

The Fifth Princess had been waiting for him, pouncing on him the moment she saw him and, in his desire to relieve himself with a woman, things escalated uncontrollably.

Luckily, they were discovered; otherwise, the duo might have done unspeakable things in full public view.

Do not call the authorities!

He loudly said, "The Fifth Princess and I are truly in love. We were not drugged, just a bit too drunk, do not misunderstand us!"

The Fifth Princess widened her eyes and shook her head, "I would never be in love with you! You are nothing but a toad lusting after swan meat! The man I truly admire is clearly..."

Just as she was about to say Lou Zixi’s name, Jun Yuyan interrupted coldly.

"Leyang."

The Fifth Princess immediately turned her head to look at him.

"Eldest Imperial Brother! You must come and support me. I’ve been bullied by this lowlife. He..."

"What is this commotion? I’m aware of your issue with Ruan Hongwen. Do not make an unreasonable fuss just because you are angry."

A single mention of making an unreasonable fuss seemed to gloss over the matter.

Ultimately, it was a Royal Family affair, and Jun Yuyan did not let the issue escalate and become publicly disgraceful.

Instead of letting the Fifth Princess continue to pester Lou Zixi, it would be better to match her with another man sooner rather than later.

Ruan Hongwen was a good choice. Although only a Tanhua, and with Lou Zixi’s outstanding qualities preceding him, he was only considered fairly decent looking, not even handsome. Considering the Fifth Princess’s penchant for appearance, she naturally disdained Ruan Hongwen.

Thus, the Fifth Princess, with an ugly expression, yelled about reporting to the authorities and such. Seizing the opportunity, Ruan Hongwen embraced her, coaxing her gently to curb her temper.

The Fifth Princess was so furious that she slapped him across the face.

Ruan Hongwen wasn’t angry; he continued to coax her gently.

Murong Jiu, seeing this, understood Jun Yuyan’s intentions.

She could tell that Ruan Hongwen was no good man. Of course, his willingness to drug Lou Zixi proved his questionable character. Now, adept at seizing opportunities, marrying the princess would mean years off his struggle to rise.

It was said he also came from a Poor Family; marrying into the Royal Family would be a crowning glory for his entire lineage.

Jun Yuyan stopped the Fifth Princess from causing a scene here, sending people to accompany her and Ruan Hongwen to the Princess’s Mansion together.

The Fifth Princess, drugged, couldn’t create any trouble even if she wanted to.

Whether Ruan Hongwen could seize the opportunity to consummate the marriage while she was drugged was now up to his own abilities.

Murong Jiu felt no sympathy for her. She had brought this upon herself. Had she not schemed against Lou Zixi, she would not have ended up being schemed against in return.

As the sedan chair left, Murong Jiu noticed Madam Sikong’s usual sedan parked at a discreet corner.

Jun Yuyan looked toward Lou Zixi, "Your fiancée has arrived, perhaps invited by Leyang."

Tsk, the Fifth Princess, in order to sabotage Lou Zixi’s marriage, even brought Sikong Wan here. If Sikong Wan indeed saw Lou Zixi embracing the Fifth Princess, Madam Sikong would be the first to call off the engagement.

Lou Zixi bowed to Jun Yuyan and Murong Jiu, "Thank you, Prince and Princess Consort, for your assistance today. I shall go apologize to the lady and Miss Sikong now."

Murong Jiu waved her hand, "Go ahead."

The two of them watched Lou Zixi walk over, as the sedan’s curtains lifted, revealing Sikong Wan’s delicate and fair neck.

Murong Jiu laughed softly and turned with Jun Yuyan to get into the Royal Mansion’s carriage.

Thinking about the madness of the Fifth Princess when she woke up from the effects of the drug excited her a bit.

The Fifth Princess, being naturally malicious and vicious, was like the Second Prince, relentless until she achieved her goals.

With this scandal, her reputation damaged, the Emperor would no longer consider marrying her off to the Yundian Royal Mansion.

Her heart thrilled, she asked Jun Yuyan, "Husband, tell me about this Ruan Hongwen!"

Jun Yuyan chuckled lightly, knowing what she wanted to hear, and spoke softly,

"He and Lou Zixi come from similar backgrounds, poor families, both exceptionally talented from a young age. It’s said he’s the reincarnation of the Wenqu Star; hence, he’s always been proud. However, compared to Lou Zixi, he falls far short. Of course, he believes he’s no less than Lou Zixi, assuming that Lou Zixi’s advantage is only his handsome face. That’s why the Emperor appointed Lou Zixi as the Top Scholar."

Murong Jiu suddenly recalled, in her dream of a past life, the newly appointed Top Scholar was indeed a man named Ruan. He was very prominent, likely this Ruan Hongwen.

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