When YuShang recalled Zou mama's order to search for some blood on the sheets, immediately pulled the quilt, trying to look for it. Unfortunately, no matter how long she tried, she could not find any traces of blood. Her heart was feeling happy and angry at the same time. She was happy because her XiaoJie did not experience any painful exercises but at the same time, she could not help but silently insult Xu Fei Yi for being a fool, not touching her XiaoJie during their bridal night.

'Humpf! Guye is blind!' YuShang's face slightly crumpled as she busied herself. Noticing YuShang's mood, XuanRong could not help but ask.

"Is there something wrong?"

If it was YuShen or YuYing, they would simply act like nothing was wrong. Unfortunately, the one who was asked was YuShang. Since she was the youngest among XuanRong's maidservants, she was pampered. Even XuanRong would sometimes spoil her. Thus, YuShang would act intimate and shameless towards XuanRong.

YuShang was not sure if something really happened between the two since there was a law in Qinw.a.n.g Fu that female servants were not allowed inside the back courtyard of the palace. That was why when Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong slept last night. No servant was waiting for them outside the room. It was only this afternoon that Chief Mu Qing allowed the female dowry servants to enter the back courtyard of the palace and serve XuanRong.

So, instead of guessing, YuShang directly asked XuanRong without any shame.

"Err… w.a.n.gFei… This servant wants to ask if you have consummated the marriage last night with Guye?"

*cough* *cough* *cough*

XuanRong was choked on the tea she was drinking.

Startled, YuShang immediately went towards XuanRong and slowly patted her back.

"XiaoJie!! Are you okay?"

Due to anxiousness, YuShang had forgotten to change her address towards XuanRong.

XuanRong waved her hand, indicating that she was okay. When her cough subsided, XuanRong could not help but laugh.

"What are you saying ah? What consummation? What has gotten to your brain, bah?"

"B-But…"

XuanRong sigh.

"Do you know why His Highness was viewed as a fool of the Imperial Family?"

YuShang nodded and opened her mouth to respond.

"After Guye survived the a.s.sa.s.sination when he was young, Guyi's mental health regressed, making him a child in a man's body."

"Indeed. He is a child in a man's body. Now tell me, will a child think of those things such as the matter between a man and a woman?"

"…err…..no?" YuShang was not sure.

XuanRong stood up and flicked YuShang's forehead.

"So, stop saying nonsense ah."

"But… but Zou mama told this servant to bring the quilt as the 'proof' of your union.. What should this servant do?"

'Ah. That's right. I have forgotten about that. Still, I have to produce some evidence. I should talk to Xu Fei Yi later.' XuanRong thought.

"Give me a dagger."

Hearing XuanRong's request, YuShang pulled a dagger inside her clothes. All the four of them including Zou mama carried a dagger wherever they go for protection. The three of them were even wearing a soft sword hidden in their body.

After accepting the dagger, XuanRong walked towards the bed and ushered YuShang to come over.

"Your hand."

Hearing XuanRong's order, YuShang immediately understood her plan. She gave her hand, letting XuanRong cut her palm.

*drip* *drip* *drip*

YuShang let the blood fell on the bed.

XuanRong's blood had become poisonous, carrying the essence of the female Gu, it was only appropriate to use someone else's blood to avoid any future trouble. It would be bad if others find some traces of poison on the blood.

After XuanRong was done, she covered YuShang's hand.

"Take care of it properly. No need to serve me later. YuYing can help me. Since YuShen is busy, call YuMi and let her help YuYing. I will now raise her rank and make her my fourth personal maidservant."

YuShang nodded.

"This servant understands."

"w.a.n.gFei, the bath is ready." YuYing went out of the inner bathroom.

"Mmm.."

XuanRong returned the dagger to YuShang and went to the connecting door.

"w.a.n.gFei, Zou mama had ordered this servant to remind w.a.n.gFei that w.a.n.gFei and w.a.n.gYe will have to visit the Imperial Palace for jing cha[3]."

XuanRong smiled.

"I know."

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[1]. Servants from the bride's family which will serve her once she enters her husband's manor.

[2]. Servant's address towards their mistress' husband

[3]. Tea Ceremony: 'Jing Cha' literally meaning, 'to respectfully offer tea'.

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