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That night, the moon shone brightly and the stars were sparse.
In the Eastern Palace, lanterns flickered in the breeze.
Inside the study, Ye Yiheng's eyes were covered with a medicinal compress.
Mo Chen came to report, "Your Highness, Lai Manting has lost her virginity to Prince Liang, and many in the palace are aware. The Leng Family is now eager for Prince Liang to marry Lai Manting."
Ye Yiheng was extremely annoyed with Lai Manting, who had originally been intended for him.
Hearing this, he sneered, "They are all getting what they want, which is quite good."
"Subordinate has found out that Princess Heng Yuan is very fond of Miss Lai Wu and wants her to become her son's wife. Hence, the Eldest Princess initially intended to have Lai Manting betrothed to you, so Miss Lai Wu could be betrothed to Prince Qing."
Ye Yiheng's brow furrowed, "Hmm?"