They had probably all gone to the bonfire party. The grasslands were quiet, without a single person in sight. That worked out rather well for Su Qiao.
She slapped the horse's back hard and galloped toward the distant horizon, savoring the exhilarating sensation of racing through the wind.
*
Almost at the same time, inside the Crown Prince's tent, the teacups and winecups came crashing down after one of his subordinates reported the news.
Fortunately, there was a carpet on the ground, and the cups were made of silver, so they were not broken. They merely rolled everywhere, while the wine and tea soaked and stained several patches of the pristine carpet.
But no one in the tent dared even glance at them. They could only kneel trembling to one side.
"Idiots. Sooner or later, you'll be killed by someone without even knowing how you died."
After venting his anger, Xi Hanzhou's face was still flushed with rage, and he remained so furious that he could barely suppress the agitation in his heart.
Xi Cheng, one of the three personal guards who had stayed by the Crown Prince's side all day, was silent for a moment before looking at Eunuch Yu.
Eunuch Li nodded slightly and waved his hand, leading the eunuchs and palace maids out of the tent. He then stood guard at the entrance himself.
Only after the people who had seen Su Qiao in the woods during the day were left inside did Jincheng step forward and gently advise, "Your Highness, you have already shown her exceptional consideration, and His Majesty has rewarded her as well. That can be considered repayment for the favor from that day. In truth, Your Highness no longer owes her anything."
There were plenty of women in the world. The noble young