Chapter 98

At this moment, the Eastern Palace was filled with tension and hostility.

The concubine, Li Yu, knelt quietly on the ground, a glaring red handprint on her left cheek, and a trace of blood at the corner of her lips. Unlike the aggressive demeanor of the Crown Princess, she exuded an unusual silence.

Her submissive posture and meek demeanor made her seem even more pitiable.

When the Crown Prince entered and saw this scene, he immediately helped Li Yu to her feet. Upon noticing the handprint on her face, his fury surged. He turned to the Crown Princess, roaring, "How dare you lay a hand on her?"

The Crown Princess felt a pang of bitterness and her grievance deepened. "Your Highness, you question me the moment you arrive, but do you even know what this venomous woman has done to me?"