An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 217 The Sex Trap

Prince Jing nodded and said with a smile, "Qingsu came here with hopes of marrying a Princess of

Ning as it would certainly increase his chances of being appointed as the Crown Prince of Yelang. If the

Emperor of Yelang falls seriously ill and is said to be dying, Qingsu will probably return to Yelang lest

his brothers kill the Emperor and crown themselves by taking advantage of his absence. That situation

would be to Qingsu's disadvantage if he is far away from Yelang. Qingsu has many supporters in

Yelang. With their help, the situation in Yelang could be reversed. If he leaves as soon as possible, he

may have a chance to turn the tables."

"That's a good scheme. But the Emperor of Yelang stays in the Yelang Imperial Palace, which is strictly

guarded. What can we do to make him fall ill enough to seem like he is dying?" Yun Shang said with a

frown.

Yun Shang raised her head to look at Prince Jing. To her surprise, the Prince seemed very calm.

Suddenly, a thought struck Yun Shang. She stared at the Prince and asked in disbelief, "Is it possible

that you already have agents in the Yelang Imperial Palace?"

No sooner had the Princess finished speaking than Qian Yin raised the door curtain and stepped

inside. She carried two teacups in her hands. After putting the teacups on the table, she bowed and left

the room.

Prince Jing picked up a teacup lid and then put it back on the teacup again. "As Yelang territory is Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

mostly grasslands, it is short of many natural resources. The Yelang people also face difficulty

cultivating certain crops and plants that are unsuitable to grasslands. Tea, for example, does not grow

in the State of Yelang. As a result, Yelang has to purchase it from the State of Ning. The frying and

baking process for tea is done in the State of Ning. At this time, I can do certain things to tamper with

the tea. Of course, I would not dare to directly poison the tea. But I know secret ways of poisoning.

Some nontoxic objects, if used together, will be poisonous. Li Yiran knows it and so do I."

Yun Shang's hands trembled when she heard this explanation. "So, the Emperor of Yelang is indeed

dying from some illness?"

Prince Jing picked up the teacup and took a long sip. "The fate of the Emperor of Yelang is in my

hands. Whether he stays seriously sick or not, is my decision."

Yun Shang sank into silence. This must be the Prince's true nature. He was farsighted, crafty, and

decisive. Although the Princess had heard from Ning Qian about the Prince's cunning nature before,

she could not but feel shocked when she heard the Prince talk about his plots. She could never be so

farsighted and prudent when devising schemes, even if she were given another chance to be reborn.

No wonder her father, the Emperor of Ning, had sent Prince Jing on errands to the border for many

consecutive years. Had the Prince stayed in the Imperial City all this while, the Empress would by no

means be a match for him. That was an understatement! Even ten Empresses would be incapable of

plotting against him. It was quite impressive that in spite of his absence from the Imperial City over the

past ten years, the Prince had still been able to employ his forces. The commoners considered the

Prince as the God of War in the State of Ning. Lady Shu, one of the Emperor's concubines, worked for

him. And many officials in the court had close relations with him.

The Prince was so formidable and smart. What if one day he became an enemy of Ning...

Yun Shang was terrified at this thought.

"Qingsu is a troublemaker for Ning. You can do with him as you like. But there is one thing that I want

you to do for me as a favor, My Lord. Please leave Hua Jing to me. I want to kill her with my own

hands." Yun Shang smiled and looked into Prince Jing's eyes.

Prince Jing nodded at the Princess as he considered her request. "It puzzles me why you bear such a

deep grudge against the Empress and Hua Jing. I know that the Empress has tried everything she can

to eliminate you. Yet, each time you have prevailed. But that is not enough, is it? She and Hua Jing are

by no means foes that we can afford to underestimate. It is better that such vile enemies be vanished

quickly. Since you are so eager to terminate Hua Jing's life, I have no reason to turn you down."

"Thank you, My Lord." Yun Shang said gently.

At Hua Jing's Palace, many servants knelt in the courtyard. It was already midsummer. The afternoon

sun was radiating its fiercest heat. The servants were sprawled on the ground, which was scorching hot

from hours of being baked in the sun. They perspired under the merciless heat, and their faces had

turned scarlet red. But they dared not to move a single finger. They held their breath and focused their

energy on deciphering sounds coming from the chamber.

"Pang!" Everybody trembled at the sudden noise. Princess Hua Jing seemed to be infuriated about

something. Terror quickly spread through all the servants. They all wondered what was wrong with the

Princess. Since her return from the Imperial Palace several days ago, she had been moody and short-

tempered. She would fly into a rage for even the most trivial thing and then, she would vent her fury on

the servants.

"The cicadas are so noisy and annoying. Are you deaf? Can't you drive them away?" Hua Jing rebuked

impatiently. Her anger and demand sent shivers along the servants' spines. Soon, Hua Jing's closest

maid, Ling Hua, stepped out from the Princess's chamber. Her eyes were red and filled with tears. A

handprint could be clearly seen on her face. Hua Jing had punished several maids for their mistakes.

Ling Hua was terrified, but she dared not to show her anxiety. Although she had tried her best to stay

as calm as possible, she could not help but be bewildered and nervous.

Ling Hua nodded at the servant kneeling in the front. The servant looked at others around him. Then he

left with the other servants to fetch bamboo poles to disperse the cicadas.

Ling Hua stared at the other servants kneeling on the ground with a trace of hatred. Then she turned to

look at the Princess's chamber. How she wished that Prince Qingsu would come and see the Princess

tonight. Princess Hua Jing's wrath would not ease unless Prince Qingsu paid her a visit.

It was late in the night. The Princess's chamber was silent, but the lamp was still on. In the dead of

night, a harsh noise sounded all of a sudden. Something was smashed at first, and then Hua Jing's

furious scolding could be heard. At last, a dull thud ended the commotion. It sounded like something

heavy had fallen on the ground.

A short moment later, Hua Jing's voice was heard from inside. "Servant, take this bitch away. Do not let

her stain my chamber."

The servants could not help tremble at the Princess's order. They exchanged a look of horror. Though

extremely terrified, they had to compose themselves to face the furious Princess. They scurried into the

chamber without delay. The interior was a total mess. Fragments of vases and teacups were littered all

over the ground. On the debris lay a maid in pink. Her face, which used to be beautiful, looked hideous

and terrifying. It seemed she had been hit by a vase on the head. The wound was so deep that her

blood was pouring out. Her face was drenched scarlet red. While Hua Jing was known to be

temperamental and the servants expected to be cursed and beaten, none had expected the Princess to

go so far. The maid must have feared for her life. She was so scared that her eyes were still open. The

servants could see the terror reflecting in the maid's eyes. The maid was Ling Hua.

"What a wicked girl! How dare you serve me tea that is so hot! You want to scald me to death on such

a hot day?" Hua Jing wore a purple dress with a long train and delicate make-up. She must have

freshened up for her meeting with Prince Qingsu. Despite her beauty, her face looked somewhat

deformed because of her anger.

The servants didn't dare dawdle. They lifted Ling Hua from the ground and carried her away hurriedly.

After the servants had withdrawn, two maids were left in the chamber. Having seen Ling Hua's

misfortune, they both shivered with fear. To avoid enraging the Princess, they were forced to smile

pleasantly.

"Well, it is late. I am annoyed with your incompetence. I need some time to myself. I will walk in the

garden. None of you shall follow me." Hua Jing stepped outside the chamber. Due to the hot weather,

Hua Jing fanned herself with her sleeve. But her agitation grew from the futility of her efforts. She

lowered her hand and said angrily, "Why is it so hot?" Then she gritted her teeth, "It seems Qingsu will

not come tonight. He must be fooling around with some wanton woman now!" Suddenly, Hua Jing

stopped. "Qingsu came to Ning to request marriage between him and Yun Shang. Is he screwing

around with that bitch? No, it cannot be. That slut has married Prince Jing."

Hua Jing grew more furious when she thought of Yun Shang's marriage. "That bitch is so lucky. She is

Prince Jing's wife now. Prince Jing is a perfect man. But Qingsu, what a savage beast! He only has

brutal strength. And an ugly face."

Hua Jing became more agitated at her thoughts. She decided to walk toward the lake in the garden. It

was quite cool by the lakeside. Hua Jing let out a sigh of relief. However, she still felt hot. Without

hesitation, Hua Jing took off her clothes. In just her underclothes, she jumped into the water. This was

her Palace and it was quite late at night. Nobody would come here at this hour. This lake had been dug

as per her order. It was not too deep. When the day was hot, she would take a bath in it.

As the cold water enveloped her, Hua Jing let out a sigh of relief. She waded through the water and

pondered over her dilemma. She clenched her teeth to suppress her anger. Her mother and

grandfather were not consenting to her marriage with Qingsu. But how could she spend the rest of her

life in the Imperial City? Even her friends were afraid to meet with her as they thought that she was a

horrible monster. She would never forget that it was Yun Shang who had set her up. What a woeful

circumstance to be in! She would take revenge for all the suffering she had endured one day.

Hua Jing sneered. She was lucky that the Emperor didn't recall the personal guards he had awarded to

her. As her uncle, her mother's brother, had trained many secret guards, Hua Jing had entrusted him

with the task of training her personal guards. With her uncle's help, these guards would become killing

machines. Then, she would have Yun Shang experience pain much worse than death. Didn't Prince

Jing use shadow guards to protect Yun Shang? Hua Jing wondered what the Prince's reaction would

be if thousands of men fucked his wife. Would he still be willing to keep her as his wife?

Hua Jing burst into a fit of laughter while thinking of Yun Shang's miserable life. Her laughter was cold

and ruthless. "Yun Shang, you can never dream of a life better than mine. Never!"

Although deep in thought, Hua Jing suddenly noticed the reflection of a white figure in the lake. Hua

Jing turned abruptly. There was a man by the lakeside. He cocked his head as he studied her

attentively.

Hua Jing was shocked. The man looked charming... What a stunning face! The man wore a snow white

robe. His hair was free of constraints and fell well past his shoulders. Beneath his dark slanting brows

were a pair of sparkling eyes. His complexion was fair and unmarred. Hua Jing was enchanted. His

complexion reminded her of a white lustrous jade. Hua Jing had always been proud of her beauty. But

she had to admit that this man was indeed the most good-looking man that she had ever seen. He was

beautiful, but not in a feminine way. The man tilted his head as he returned the Princess's gaze. It

seemed that the Princess had caught his eye and he could not look away.

Regaining her composure, Hua Jing lowered her body further into the water. She scolded coldly, "Who

are you? How dare you sneak into my Palace?"

The man seemed puzzled when he heard Hua Jing's scolding. He cocked his head some more. His

thin lips trembled before he spoke. His voice was silvery smooth. "I don't know. I have no idea why I'm

here. I'm an entertainer from the Suiyu House in the east part of the Imperial City. I was playing the

Guqin at the Suiyu House. Then I saw two men fighting. They must have been annoyed by my

interruption. One of them snatched me and threw me into the air. I was so terrified that I passed out.

When I woke, I found myself here."

Suiyu House?

Hua Jing's eyes glimmered as she recognized the name of the House. She knew that it was a brothel

where both men and women sought pleasure. It was said that every man and woman in Suiyu House

was stunningly beautiful. Though what he had said sounded absurd...

Hua Jing looked at his naked feet, and then at his face again. His perfect face and humble tone

assured Hua Jing that he was indeed an entertainer from the Suiyu House.

"What's your name?" Hua Jing asked with her brows raised.

The man lowered his head. The dim light from the corridors on each side of the lake, glimmered on his

long eyelashes. He looked so charming that Hua Jing felt her heartbeat quicken.

"Ya Xi." The man answered softly after a little while.

Ya Xi! That name surpirsed Hua Jing. Hua Jing, of course, knew who Ya Xi was. He was the most

famous entertainer in the Suiyu House. Many people frequented Suiyu House because of him. But

most would not get the opportunity to meet him. It was said that he was extremely skillful in bed. She

learned that from a noble widow in the Imperial City.

As she continued to study Ya Xi, Hua Jing felt an intense surge of desire flow through her. It seemed as

though her heart was being teased by someone with a feather. Hua Jing was by no means a loyal wife.

She had kept many sexual partners even when her husband was alive. Since her husband was always

at the border, she had felt lonely. But she had stopped seeing her sexual partners since she

established a relationship with Qingsu. Qingsu hadn't come tonight, however...

As she thought of Qingsu, Hua Jing raised her head to look at Ya Xi. She smiled at him and asked, "Do

you know where you are?"

Ya Xi shook his head. He cast a look at Hua Jing and lowered his head.

"Ha-ha... This is the Princess Palace. You snuck into my Palace at such a late hour without my

permission. You even spied on me while I bathed. Do you know what your punishment will be?" Hua

Jing said with her brows raised.

The man trembled at Hua Jing's words. He quickly took a few steps away from the lakeside. Then he

looked at the Princess sincerely. "I didn't know, Your Highness. Please pardon me."

"Pardon? You will be sentenced to death." Hua Jing's lips curled. She stared at Ya Xi with fire in her

eyes.

Ya Xi lowered his head. He said in a pitiful tone, "I came here by mistake, Your Highness..."

Hua Jing giggled at Ya Xi's helplessness. He looked so cute when he groveled. She looked at him with

her most graceful smile, "If you can please me with everything you are capable of, I will, of course,

pardon you. What do you say?"

Ya Xi sank into silence. Then he raised his hands to untie his white robe to reveal his jade-white skin.

Ya Xi teased Hua Jing as he slowly removed each article of clothing. His gentle seduction intensified

Hua Jing's desire.

After he had removed all his clothes, Ya Xi stepped into the water. He smiled provocatively at Hua Jing.

She held her breath and waited for his next move. Slowly, Ya Xi circled her. Once behind the Princess,

he wrapped his arms around her and whispered, "Your Highness, please let me serve you tonight." He

lowered his head and placed gentle kisses on her neck. As the Princess moaned in pleasure, Ya Xi

continued trailing soft kisses across her back and shoulders.

Hua Jing's body relaxed under his gentle caress. Hua Jing's body felt more fluid than the water in which

she stood. Unable to support herself, she leaned forward and braced herself against the rocks on the

lakeside.

Ya Xi smiled as he looked at Hua Jing. His gentle fingers roamed her body, teasing and caressing

relentlessly. Since the water was a hindrance, he lowered himself into the water. As his mouth touched

her intimate parts, Hua Jing gasped in surprise. She opened her eyes wide before letting out a load

moan.

A moment later, Ya Xi surfaced. He wiped the water from his face before turning Hua Jing's soft body

around. He trailed kisses from her neck to her breasts as he gently inserted himself into her. Soon, Hua

Jing's faint moans permeated the air by the lakeside.

...

Hua Jing felt weak and sore when she woke up the next day. But the pleasure from last night still

lingered. She batted her eyes and smiled satisfactorily. Just as she was about to summon her maids to

help her wash, Hua Jing heard a light moan.

Hua Jing frowned. She opened her eyes and looked around. She saw a handsome face. Although she

had seen the man last night, she could not help but feel astonished at how handsome he was. She

sighed. This man was really attractive.

By the dim light last night, Ya Xi looked like a celestial being banished from the Heavens.

Now, in the early morning sunlight, Hua Jing could clearly see his features. Looking at his angelic face,

Hua Jing had to admit that this man was indeed perfect and flawless.

Ya Xi's eyelashes flickered under Hua Jing's intense stare. He turned to look at the Princess too. A little

perplexed at first, Ya Xi gained his composure soon. He flashed his most charming smile and said,

"The way you're staring at me is making me blush, Your Highness. Didn't I tend to you pleasantly last

night? How about letting me serve you again..." He reached for Hua Jing's breasts and caressed them

gently while speaking.

Hua Jing giggled softly and said with a smile, "It was wonderful. My body is still weak from last night's

passion."

Ya Xi grinned and pecked Hua Jing on the cheek. "I am honored to be able to satisfy Your Highness.

As my service is done, I will return to the Suiyu House." He kissed her face again before pouting, "Your

Highness, please remember me and come to see me."

Hua Jing nodded, "Of course."

Ya Xi laughed happily before sitting up. He tugged gently at the quilt. Hua Jing raised an eyebrow as

Ya Xi's body was revealed to her. He was quite muscular, not as lean as she had imagined.

After getting dressed, Ya Xi turned to look at Hua Jing. He said with a frown, "Your Highness, how do I

leave your Palace?"

Hua Jing grinned and sat up to have a look around. She saw her clothes on a bench. She remembered

taking them off and putting them by the lakeside last night. Ya Xi must have fetched them for her. Hua

Jing pointed at the clothes. "There is a Jade Pass in my clothes. You can show it to the guards at the

entrance. They will let you go. If you want to see me, bring the Jade Pass. They will let you in."

Ya Xi nodded at Hua Jing. Having found the Jade Pass as per the Princess's instruction, he bowed

toward Hua Jing. He smiled before leaving.

Hua Jing got up after Ya Xi had left. There were many marks on her body. She frowned at the marks of

passion, and dressed herself to cover them. She called to her maids several times, but nobody

responded. Then she stepped out of the room.

Hua Jing found that she was not in her chamber. Instead, she was in a room in the courtyard near the

lake. Ya Xi must have brought her here. As he had no idea in which room she lived, Ya Xi took her to

the nearest room by the lakeside.

Hua Jing sauntered to her chamber. All the servants and maids were kneeling and waiting for the

Princess. As soon as they saw her, they bowed and said in chorus. "Your Highness..."

Hua Jing nodded. She paid no attention to the servants. Instead, Hua Jing stepped straight into her

chamber. The servants and maids exchanged a look of confusion with each other. It was beyond their

expectation that the Princess wouldn't find fault with them. Relieved for having escaped their daily

punishment, they scurried into the chamber to serve the Princess.

Hua Jing thought her encounter with Ya Xi was an accident. She would never have imagined that it had

been planned. When Ya Xi returned to the Suiyu House, he saw a woman waiting in his room. She was

beautiful, but her expression was extremely cold.

"Master Qian Qian." Ya Xi bowed toward the woman.

Ning Qian turned to look at Ya Xi. "How are things?"

Ya Xi grinned at her. "Please don't worry, master. I always accomplish my mission. But I'm puzzled.

Why don't you just kill that stupid Princess?"

Ning Qian curled her lips. "Kill her? Death would be least painful. What Her Highness wants is affliction.

Slow death by torment. Little by little. You did well on this mission. If our plan succeeds, Her Highness

will reward you generously. But our schemes are very important. Don't mess them up."

"I understand." Ya Xi and Ning Qian exchanged a smile.