You can't wait to get back to the scene of you revenge. You see in a distance the furious emperor and the Crown Prince trying to explain something. Then you notice that Noble Lady Ying has an odd expression. If things are as planned, Noble Lady Ying should be quite frustrated that her plans are ruined and she got stunned. But Noble Lady Ying looks more like she's afraid of something. You get close at a normal pace, then hear Noble Lady Ying speak.
Noble Lady Ying: Your Majesty, the Crown Prince doesn't mean to do it. It's probably a misunderstanding...
Emperor: [Furious] Misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding could there be? Didn't the eunuchs say they saw the Crown Prince in a hurry? The Crown Prince even have honey on him. The same type that attracted the bees.
Crown Prince: [Kneels] Father, I'm telling the truth! Someone threw a rock at me, and I was chasing after that person...
Emperor: The palace is well guarded and nobody found anyone suspicious. You are the Crown Prince, who'd dare to throw a rock at you?
Crown Prince: [Continues to argue] The honey has to be on the rock too, and that's how it got on my sleeve!
Emperor: You are the Crown Prince! Who'd dare to frame you? Furthermore, if you really did get framed, it's due to your own stupidity! Pay for your stupidity!
The Emperor leaves while still angry. Noble Lady Ying looks to the Crown Prince nervously and tries to console him. The Crown Prince got blamed for something he didn't do. He leaves without even looking at Noble Lady Ying. All the maids try to hold Noble Lady Ying, and she pushes them all away.
Noble Lady Ying: It even got Crown Prince involved... How can this be... If they find out... same thing with Xiu Ying...
You are shocked at those words. So, the person behind Noble Lady Ying, is related with the Crown Prince? You make a startled movement and catch people's attention.
Noble Lady Ying: Who goes there!
You come to your senses and realize Noble Lady Ying has spotted you.
Xiu Ying: Miss, I'm here to bring dessert to my mistress. I'll be leaving now.
Noble Lady Ying: [Glares] Did you set me up?
Xiu Ying: [Look wronged] What are you talking about, Miss. I have no conflict with you. Why would I set you up? What makes you think that?
Noble Lady Ying obviously has no response. She's been trying to harm you all this time, and she doesn't know what exactly you know, so she stands down. Noble Lady Ying's face is twisted from her anger. You almost laugh out loud. The a clear voice comes from behind.
Qing'er: Xiu Ying, I just bumped into your mistress. She's asking why it's taking you so long to bring her dessert.
Xiu Ying: (Thank goodness Qing'er is here to the rescue!)
You leave as soon as you have the excuse. Noble Lady Ying can't do anything even though she suspects you.
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