Chapter 5 Both Can't Stand It
At this moment, in Songqing Courtyard, Zhao Chan's shoulders were half exposed.

Her heart was pounding and she couldn't hide her smile. After waiting for so many years, today she finally got what she wanted.

The Crown Prince was stationed in the army all year round and seldom returned to the mansion. Zhao Chan originally thought that she would never have the chance to become the Crown Prince's woman again. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince urgently recalled her to Beijing because of a border issue, so she had been waiting for this opportunity.

Thinking of the prince's Xiao Shuxuanju's appearance, Zhao Chan became more and more aroused. As long as she could become the prince's woman, even if it was only once, she would die without regrets. She couldn't help but add a spoonful of agarwood to the incense burner...

Huo Aying was looking for an opportunity when he heard Manager Li tighten the reins. "Whoa!"

Huo Aying was caught off guard as the carriage bumped against the frame. "Hiss!" Huo Aying frowned in pain and rubbed her eyebrows quickly.

"Where did this wild cat come from? Get out of the way!" Manager Li was frightened and his heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but become a little timid and spoke in a cold and stern voice.

"Meow..." Huo Aying in the carriage seemed to hear the cat's shrill cry.

Huo Aying bravely moved to the side. There was only one steward driving the car. If she could find the right opportunity, she might be able to escape safely. With this thought in mind, the desire to escape grew wildly.

However, just as she reached out to touch the curtain, she heard Manager Li's scolding, "Sit tight, Miss Huo, or you'll get hurt by the bumps!"

Huo Aying was so frightened that he retracted his hand.

Not yet, not yet, be patient and wait a little longer. As long as you can get out of the car, you will have a chance of success even if you dive into the river.

At this time, Huo Aying, who was born not to believe in fate, knelt heavily in the car, clasped his hands together, and murmured devoutly: "God, please bless Aying once. As long as I can escape this crisis, Aying will kneel three times and kowtow nine times to thank you!"

The next moment, Ah Ying took off the silver hairpin on her head, quietly hid it in her sleeve, and looked at the curtain with a fierce look in her eyes.

But just when I calmed down, I suddenly felt so hot for some reason.

Ah Ying quickly took his pulse and checked his condition...

In a short while, the carriage arrived at the corner gate of the marquis's mansion.

This Steward Li seemed to have stopped the carriage.

"Please take her there!" It sounded like the voice of Manager Li.

"This thing is definitely done by you, so what's the point of me delivering it? Hurry up and deliver it today. I say the five hundred taels of silver will be yours." The other man said impatiently.

Huo Aying was already feeling very uncomfortable in the carriage. She had no time to think about anything else, nor did she care who was outside. She quietly lifted a corner and saw Manager Li talking to a slightly taller man.

"I might die if I go back, so what's the harm in you sending me in?" Manager Li had been arguing with the man.

Because the man had his back to Huo Aying, it was difficult to see clearly what he looked like.

The man seemed to be afraid that Huo Aying would hear him, so he pulled Manager Li to the side and reminded him quietly: "Don't forget where your wife and children are!"

Seeing the two people's solemn expressions, Huo Aying knew that this might be the last glimmer of hope. If he didn't run now, when would he run? So, he made up his mind, lifted the curtain and stepped down sideways.

"Don't force me! If you dare to touch my wife and children, I will fight you!" Manager Li suppressed his anger in his voice and grabbed the man by the collar.

It happened in a flash. While Manager Li and the man were struggling, Huo Aying made up his mind, jumped down, and without caring about anything else, he walked around the carriage and ran to the side like crazy.

"Aying, run quickly, or you will die if you don't run!" The thought that kept lingering in Huo Aying's mind made him dare not stop. At this moment, Aying, who usually felt tired even walking, was in a completely excited state.

Suddenly, "That woman ran away!" Manager Li shouted angrily when he saw the empty carriage after the curtain was blown up.

The man also reacted and shouted, "Chase him!"

The two of them chased in the direction Huo A was running at the same time.

He hadn't eaten much all day, and his body was hot and stuffy, so Huo Aying ran out of energy after not running far.

"This way! Find it quickly!" Huo Aying seemed to hear the voice of Manager Li faintly.

There was no place to hide people except the west corner gate of the Marquis' Mansion. If he insisted on running far away, he would probably be exhausted before being caught.

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Now he could only go into the corner gate first. The Marquis' Mansion was on both sides, and they would not dare to act rashly. He should find a place to hide first, and wait until the two of them were far away before thinking of a way out.

Coincidentally, the reason why Huo Aying had this idea was that the guards were changing shifts at the corner gate. As soon as Huo Aying entered, the guards who were changing shifts stood in place again.

When Manager Li and his men arrived here, they found that Ah Ying was gone. They looked around breathlessly, stamping their feet anxiously. "What should we do? There is a long street ahead, where can she run to?" Manager Li was almost exhausted, hunched over and panting as he spoke intermittently.

The man glanced at the corner gate of the mansion and said, "There are guards at the mansion. She couldn't have gotten in. She must have gone to the long street!"

Manager Li looked at the man and asked anxiously, "Should we inform the adults?"

The man turned around suddenly and shouted, "I won't be able to survive even if I tell you! Go find it quickly!"

When Huo Aying passed through the hall, he saw the patrolling guard and quickly leaned forward and hid in the shadows at the corner.

"Brother Ma, all the maids and servants in the mansion have gone to drink today, and we are still working hard on the night stand. Isn't it too miserable?" The guard tiptoed to look at the leader Ma Saner.

Ma Saner glared at him and said, "You're the only one who wants to drink, but I don't? Stop pouring sour water here, I'll let you drink enough tomorrow!"

"Okay, thanks, Brother Ma!" the guard said with a smile and sticking out his tongue.

"The back porch of Xingchunyuan is in front of us. Do you want to go look for it?" the man asked.

Ma Saner took a quick glance, smacked his lips a few times, and said, "No one lives in the courtyard, so I won't patrol for now. I'll just look carefully at other places!"

"Yes."

At this time, Huo Aying, who was hiding in the dark, just wanted to curse. How did he end up at Xingchunyuan after so many twists and turns?
However, Huo Aying reacted and calmed himself down. The man just said that no one lived in Xingchunyuan, and the maids and servants went there to drink, so wasn't that a perfect place to hide?

Huo Aying thought deeply, thinking about the water he drank before leaving and his current body reaction, and guessed that he must have been drugged. He couldn't help but grit his teeth and said in a trembling voice: "Damn Wang Changyue!"

However, now is not the time to give up vigilance. She murmured to herself to encourage herself: "The more dangerous the place, the safer it is."

After looking at the backyard corridor, it was not far from the corner gate. He decided to go to the Xingchun Courtyard first. With this in mind, Huo Aying tiptoed towards the Xingchun Courtyard...

At this time, Xie Chengyi could hardly control himself, and his hands holding the carriage began to tremble uncontrollably.

As things were urgent just now, Xie Chengyi didn't see Zhan Li, so he just untied a carriage. Now, he felt hot all over, and even a cold shower wouldn't be able to suppress it!
When he reached the corner gate, Xie Chengyi knew he couldn't wait any longer.

"Prince!" The guards were extremely surprised to see the Prince coming back. Why did the Prince enter through the corner gate today?

Xie Chengyi's eyes were slightly distracted, and he said in an unsteady tone, "No need to inform Madam, I'll go in by myself."

The guard nodded somewhat puzzledly and said, "Yes."

Just as he walked through the hall, a breeze blew Xie Chengyi back to his senses. To his right was Xingchun Courtyard, and to his left was Songqing Courtyard where he lived. Right now, he looked really shameful. If he was discovered, he would be so embarrassed.

Thinking this, he walked straight towards Xingchunyuan.

With his remaining sanity, Xie Chengyi staggered towards the inner room.

The nanny who had just finished drinking saw the prince and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Prince, this is Xingchun Courtyard. Do you need me to help you go to Songqing Courtyard?"

Xie Chengyi waved his hand violently, almost knocking the nanny to the side, "No, no need!"

The nanny was also an honest person. She knew that there would be no good consequences if she offended the prince, so she quickly withdrew.

As soon as I retreated to the gate of the courtyard, I met maids walking back in groups of three or four, smiling.

"Mammy, are we still on duty in the front hall today?" asked the maid.

The nanny stroked her forehead, wiped the sweat off her face and said, "What duty are you on? The prince is in there, he scolds everyone he sees and won't let you serve him. Go to sleep quickly. The prince has been in a bad mood these days, be careful and get a slap in the face!"

The maids looked at each other, wondering who would dare to go in, and they all walked towards the ear room.

Xie Chengyi pushed the door open with a "thump" and tore off his clothes unscrupulously, revealing his strong chest.

Huo Aying had just found a bedroom. She felt so uncomfortable that she dared not make a sound. She could only press a silver hairpin against her chest to remind herself to stay awake. Before she could think of a solution, she was awakened by the loud sound of the door opening. Then she heard a man's heavy breathing.

It’s bad, someone is coming...

　Sir, I am attracted by the ticket in your hand.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)