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“What should we do then?” The Empress was heavy-hearted and deeply worried.

Lang Linling gazed into the distance and said, “I must go see Prince Rui. Even if his injury is fake, doing so would be more beneficial. Not only will I fulfill my wish, but I’ll also display thoughtfulness toward the Emperor’s worry for his son. Additionally, I’ll be able to ask Prince Rui for the method he used that evening. Auntie, older brother, the Emperor never said we weren’t allowed to ask the Prince for his strategy!”

The Empress was shocked and, with great joy, clutched her niece’s arm tightly, “If that’s so, then you needn’t be fearful of the Crown Prince. At best, this round will end in a tie. Using this method will certainly make us victorious!”

Prince Xian let out a laugh and, in the end, said softly, “Younger sister possesses the talents of a general. If sister didn’t have the body of a woman, I—after achieving great accomplishments—would’ve given you the position of Chief Minister.”

“Brother loves to joke around with Linling.”

The Empress suddenly sighed, “I’m afraid that, in the palace, Official Jing Hong won’t allow him to give you the method.”

Lang Linling gently bit her lip, “That man and I… Auntie, you needn’t be worried about that.”

The Empress and Prince Xian were startled. They saw Lang Linling’s powdered face flush red as she slightly lowered her head. The empress wanted to inquire about this, but Prince Xian turned toward her and shook his head, both returning to their sides and departing.

***

On the other side, through a small cavity between the flowers, a pair of beautiful eyes stared at the two people next to Prince Xian. The beauty slightly frowned. Beside the woman, a man was laughing.

Hearing the laughter, the woman turned and leaned closer to the man, whispering, “Your Highness, they’ve gone to see Prince Rui. What should we do now?”

The pair was none other than the Crown Prince and Qiao Mei. Beside them, Qiao Rong looked over.

“We’re returning to the place where we started.”

Qiao Mei was stunned, “You want Rong’er to go see Prince Rui, but the competition…”

“Mei’er, Sister Rong must go see eighth younger brother; if it doesn’t look like she loves my brother, my father is bound to be displeased. Don’t worry, I have a method that can help her win this round.”

Qiao Rong was pleasantly surprised, “Brother Crown Prince, tell Rong’er quickly.”

He placed his finger on his lips and said quietly, “Rong’er, you and your sister can go ahead first.”

Qiao Rong wanted to ask again, but she was pulled away by Qiao Mei, who briefly glanced at the Crown Prince. “Thank you, Your Highness, this loyal subject’s sister is unable repay the kindness you have shown—”

The Crown Prince interrupted her, “This Prince doesn’t wish for Rong’er’s repayment, as long as tonight, you…”

Qiao Rong bit her lip with her pearly white teeth, and for a long while Qiao Mei’s complexion was crimson. She quickly pulled her sister away.

The Crown Prince didn’t move, and for a while, he glanced through the opening in the flowers at the other side. There, three women had halted their footsteps, the one in the middle frowning. The Prince’s eyes darkened, but soon after, Wang Mang’s gaze met his.

He nodded towards Wang Mang, who returned the greeting and whispered a few words to Imperial Tutor Wang, who then immediately turned back and left along with Wang Yuzhi. Wang Mang didn’t follow, instead approaching the adjacent flower opening. The Prince slowly stepped forward.

The two stood still.

“Has Your Highness come up with a plan?”

“Well, I already had one prior to the start of the competition.”

Wang Mang was surprised, “Just now, Your Highness approached rather slowly, was it intentional?”

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