The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 63 Further Demotion

The two maids were stunned, not expecting Tian Chunhua to suddenly turn on them.

After regaining their senses, the two desperately began to deny everything, claiming that they were innocent and had never been instructed by anyone.

However, Zhao Yunzheng didn't want to listen to their excuses at all, nor did he care whether what they said was true or false.

It is a fact that the item appeared in the Stone Warm Pavilion. Regardless of who did it, the three people in the Stone Warm Pavilion will not escape death.

Furthermore, he had some recollection of Tian Chunhua. She had previously been Zheng Antong's maid, but at some point, she had been elevated to the status of a concubine by the princess.

I'm afraid the three people in this Stone Warm Pavilion are all Zheng Antong's men.

How can we allow such a vicious woman's influence to remain in our household?

“Zheng Antong…” Zhao Yunzheng muttered, his brows furrowed slightly. Then he raised his eyelids, his eyes filled with a chilling ferocity: “Heh, this woman is as foolish and despicable as ever…”

When Zheng Antong used every means to enter the Prince Chen's mansion, he warned her not to bring her disreputable things into the mansion, or else he would show no mercy.

Clearly, Zheng Antong didn't take his words to heart at all!

Zhao Yunzheng twirled the jade thumb ring on his hand, his cold gaze falling on Tian Chunhua: "Take her and those two maids away and have them beaten to death."

By imperial decree, Consort Zheng is demoted to the rank of concubine, moved out of the Millennium Courtyard, and relocated to the Stone Warm Pavilion. From this day forward, she may not come to the East Courtyard unless summoned.

Everyone sighed.

Who would believe that the legitimate daughter of a noble family could have fallen to such a state?

Not only was she demoted to a concubine, but she was also subjected to extreme humiliation by being moved to the Stone Warm Pavilion.

The prince's move was truly ruthless, showing no mercy or consideration for Zheng Antong.

The servants quickly stepped forward and took Tian Chunhua and the other two away.

Unlike the screams of the two maids, Tian Chunhua's eyes were deathly still, yet within that stillness a hint of relief and pleasure.

Zheng Antong was demoted to a concubine and moved to the West Sixth Courtyard, where she could no longer wield absolute power in the Prince's Mansion.

I hope my mother and brother have gone far enough. As long as they have gone far enough, by the time the Marquis of Yongkang realizes what's happening, they will have already disappeared into the vast sea of ​​people and will be impossible to find.

The witchcraft saga finally ended, and everyone left Mingqian Academy.

Upon exiting the Mingqian Courtyard, everyone saw the people being flogged and turned pale, quickly leaving in a hurry.

Xu Jiaojiao walked at the back, her deep gaze falling on the group of people. She paused slightly, her lips curving into a half-smile.

The wet nurse was the first to emerge, but she had already passed away.

She was beaten until her flesh was mangled and bloody, and the blood that flowed down stained the bluestone slabs on the ground.

It's a pity, if only Zheng Antong were here.

Zheng Antong, relying on the support of her maternal family, was protected by someone every time she made a mistake, thus escaping punishment. Xu Jiaojiao was extremely unwilling to accept this.

Being demoted to a concubine is not enough, far from enough. Zheng Antong must die! She can no longer endure this endless framing!

A hint of hostility flashed in Xu Jiaojiao's eyes.

It's time to take the initiative and trap them like turtles in a jar...

The screams around her disturbed Xu Jiaojiao's thoughts. She exhaled a breath of stale air and turned to look at Tian Chunhua and the two maids.

Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but think back to three days ago.

Upon learning that Shi Nuan Pavilion had discovered a voodoo doll, she immediately sent Lianye with money to Chengen Temple, just in case.

As it turns out, she made the right move.

Although we lost fifty taels of gold, everything went smoothly.

Fifty taels of gold!

Xu Jiaojiao's heart was bleeding.

We need to figure out a way to get those fifty taels of gold back from Prince Chen.

Just then, Zhao Yunzheng also came out of Mingqian Courtyard.

Shadow Six sent word from outside the mansion that enough evidence had been collected and they could take action at any time.

After changing into a more fitted outfit, Zhao Yunzheng was about to leave the mansion when he saw Xu Jiaojiao standing at the gate.

A flicker of disgust flashed in Zhao Yunzheng's eyes as he saw the three men being flogged.

What is Jiaojiao doing here watching them carry out the execution?

"Jiaojiao?" Zhao Yunzheng couldn't help but call out.

Xu Jiaojiao's eyelashes trembled, and her expression immediately changed.

With red-rimmed eyes and a face full of reluctance and fear, she turned around and looked at Zhao Yunzheng with a pitiful expression: "Your Highness..."

Zhao Yunzheng was slightly taken aback, then quickly stepped forward and gently wiped away the tears from Xu Jiaojiao's eyes with his fingertips: "What's wrong?"

Xu Jiaojiao hesitated before slowly speaking, "Your Highness, perhaps... you could release them... They've already been beaten many times; they should know they were wrong..."

Seeing the woman in his arms with her delicate brows furrowed and her eyes filled with pity and reluctance, Zhao Yunzheng sighed helplessly: "They were trying to kill you, and you just forgive them like this?"

"I..." Xu Jiaojiao moved her lips, then murmured in a hoarse voice, "I just feel so sorry for them..."

Zhao Yunzheng tenderly stroked Xu Jiaojiao's soft, dark hair: "Jiaojiao, there's no need to be sad. They deserve what they got."

The screams continued.

Each time the two maids called out, Xu Jiaojiao would tremble slightly.

Zhao Yunzheng glanced at Lianye and said, "Your master has been wronged. Take him back to Yuhua Courtyard to rest as soon as possible."

Lianye quickly responded and stepped forward to help Xu Jiaojiao up: "This servant obeys!"

Before leaving, Zhao Yunzheng gently reminded Xu Jiaojiao, "I will order the kitchen to prepare some calming medicinal food. I will come to your courtyard later to dine with you."

Xu Jiaojiao's eyelashes trembled, and the sadness in her eyes was replaced by intense joy.

She burst into laughter through her tears: "Your Highness, I'm waiting for you!"

Seeing her smile, Zhao Yunzheng's expression softened as well.

Seeing this, Yingyi couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

Over the years, women in the manor have sprung up like vegetables, one after another, but none of them could hold his master's attention until the appearance of this concubine, Xu.

This concubine, Xu, was the most adept at vying for favor he had ever seen. Every seemingly hopeless crisis was cleverly resolved by her, making the master's love for her even stronger.

For the first time, he saw limitless potential in a woman…

Prince Chen was busy, so he coaxed Xu Jiaojiao with a few sweet words and then left in a hurry.

Seeing that he had left, Xu Jiaojiao also left. On her way back to Yuhua Courtyard, Xu Jiaojiao thought for a moment and looked at Lianye: "Lianye, I can go back by myself. Go to the storeroom and get some weaving thread."

Lianye nodded slightly: "Alright, then please be careful, Master. I'll be right back!"

Watching Lianye's figure disappear in a hurry like a firecracker, Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but smile and her lips curved into a smile.

She looked away as soon as Lianye walked away, then turned and went back to Yuhua Courtyard.

But before she could take more than a few steps, someone put a sack over her head and dragged her away.

"Who is it? What do you want?!"

Xu Jiaojiao was terrified and struggled in panic.

However, the person who came didn't make a sound. After dragging her to a secluded place, he started beating her with a stick.

After being hit with the stick for about a dozen times, Xu Jiaojiao stopped moving.

Seeing that Xu Jiaojiao had stopped struggling, the man opened the sack to confirm that she was not dead, then hit her with a stick again before leaving.

Xu Jiaojiao, who was pretending to be unconscious, cautiously opened her eyes when she heard the footsteps moving away.

Upon seeing that familiar back view, her pupils contracted...