It's just that, for now, no one is allowed to know about this matter—it doesn't mean that nobody will ever find out. When Cang Yu Yang ascends to the highest position and the scandal breaks out, the drama will only become more spectacular. All it takes is a little patience, but patience has never been in short supply for him.
Prince Ethan and Mona Shangguan were already finished. Both were put to sleep by Ethan Gu's pressure point technique. Since Mona's lover was not Cang Yu Yang, she didn't emit that foul odor again!
Ethan Gu kicked out his foot, sending the blanket flying and neatly spreading it on the floor. Then he walked over and kicked Prince Ethan off Mona Shangguan, followed by another kick to Mona's waist. Mona was sent rolling to the edge of the blanket and landed perfectly, lying down. Ethan Gu kicked again, wrapping her tightly in the blanket, just like when she arrived!
Watching this performance, one couldn't help but wonder—what are hands even for?
Morgan Shangguan watched his series of actions and turned to Damien Gray with a smile, "Do all the people you bring up lack any sense of tenderness toward women?"
Ethan Gu paused and said, "I won't hurt anyone!" With that, he carried Mona Shangguan away.
Morgan Shangguan couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. Damien Gray looked at her, raising his brow, "Are you trying to say that I lack tenderness?"
Morgan Shangguan kissed his lips and smiled, "You're just right!"
Satisfied, Damien Gray bit her lip gently and sighed, "Ethan Gu is different from normal people. You'll understand in time! But even if he were normal, it doesn't mean he'd be tender, anyway."
Morgan Shangguan raised her eyebrows. She hadn't paid special attention to Ethan Gu and hadn't noticed anything unusual about him.
Glancing at the sleeping Prince Ethan, Damien Gray smiled and said, "Princess, we should head back!"
So, the servants of the Jin Prince's Manor only saw the Ghost King with a gloomy face, carrying someone wrapped tightly in a cloak—her face hidden—storming out of the manor in anger.
Prince Ethan woke up, recalling what had happened, and was startled. Seeing the lingering traces of passion on his body, his expression darkened. He returned to his room to bathe and change clothes. After questioning the servants, Prince Ethan was certain that it was not Damien Gray who drugged him. If it had been Damien Gray, he would have confronted him on the spot, rather than storming off with Morgan Shangguan.
It seems Damien Gray had noticed something was wrong and didn't want the true mastermind to succeed, so he kept the matter quiet. But regardless of Damien Gray's affection for Morgan Shangguan, even if he felt nothing for her, she still held the title of Ghost King's consort. Knowing someone had manipulated him into this situation with Morgan, Damien Gray would not be pleased. They were already rivals—this would only deepen the enmity. Still, Prince Ethan didn't care much; he and Damien Gray were destined to clash, so it made little difference!
But if Damien Gray wasn't the one who drugged him, then who was? Who would want him and Morgan Shangguan to end up like this?
If Damien Gray hadn’t seen through the plot, then by now, he and Damien Gray would have completely fallen out. So who would benefit most from that outcome?
After considering everyone, only Adrian Yarrow and Crown Prince Adrian had such motives. But Crown Prince Adrian was too preoccupied to orchestrate this, so it had to be Adrian Yarrow!
A cold glint flashed in Prince Ethan's eyes—Adrian Yarrow!
Suddenly thinking of Morgan Shangguan, Prince Ethan's expression darkened again. Now, all he wanted was to make her his. But this reckless desire only made him more irritable, making him want to eliminate the woman who could affect him so deeply and erase those unnecessary ties.
Mona Shangguan woke up after a nap, thinking it was Adrian Yarrow who had taken her. She felt only joy and noticed nothing amiss. Meanwhile, Adrian Yarrow was focused on the unfolding events and paid her no mind at all.
It was said that the day Damien Gray returned to the Ghost King's Manor, before even entering the door, he angrily ordered the servants that Morgan Shangguan was not to step outside the manor again. He also had his belongings moved back to his original residence. For a time, everyone knew the Ghost King's consort had fallen out of favor!
Adrian Yarrow was naturally pleased to see things develop this way, but he did not relax. He kept people watching the Ghost King's Manor. Damien Gray did not secretly investigate the matter, so apparently he hadn't discovered the truth.
In his view, even though Damien Gray hadn't openly fallen out with Prince Ethan, he should have acted behind the scenes. But as days passed, Damien Gray made no move at all. Adrian Yarrow grew anxious. The plan he thought was foolproof yielded nothing in the end. Could Damien Gray have seen through his scheme?
The day of the national festival banquet was fast approaching. After the banquet, he would have to return to his country. As crown prince, Adrian Yarrow had many matters to attend to and couldn't stay in Silvermoon for long. Over a month was already his limit. Now, with the second plan to be carried out, time was running short—no wonder he was so agitated!
"Crown Prince brother..."
During this time, Mona Shangguan had thought it through: Adrian Yarrow would never have only one woman. She knew about the struggles in the inner palace; even if she became empress one day, without a child, she might not be as favored as those women whose status rose through motherhood. So, just as Damien Gray had said, if she wanted to secure Adrian Yarrow, she needed to find a way to bear his child!
Adrian Yarrow, feeling irritable, couldn't be gentle with her. He frowned, "What is it?"
Mona Shangguan walked behind him and started massaging his shoulders, asking softly, "Crown Prince brother... what's happened?"
Adrian Yarrow frowned, "Don't ask about things you shouldn't!"
Mona Shangguan lowered her eyes and said softly, "I understand."
Adrian Yarrow closed his eyes, still pondering the matter. Logically, it shouldn't have turned out this way. Even if Damien Gray had seen through his plan, he wouldn't let Prince Ethan off so easily. After all, Prince Ethan had been with Morgan Shangguan, hadn't he? And he and Prince Ethan were rivals to begin with. Even without this scheme, they would eventually have a showdown. He had only intensified their conflict. Even if he hadn't achieved his aim, Damien Gray should have made a move by now—unless he no longer wanted the throne. But that was impossible. Damien Gray had endured so long, and it could only be for the throne, couldn't it?
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