176. The Cost of Lying

"Have you seen Xiao Mulian before? Do you know what she looks like?" Su Liang asked Ning Jing.

Ning Jing nodded, "I met her once."

"Alright," Su Liang pondered, "I have a plan, let me know if it's feasible."

...

Residence of the Second Prince.

Early in the morning, Duanmu Ao threw a tantrum, smashing two precious porcelain vases. The servants were frightened into silence.

The women in the backyard hadn't slept together with Duanmu Ao for more than a month because he was still recovering from his injury. The Imperial Physician advised that he should abstain from sex for now.

The Second Prince's wife, Lady Mei of the Mei Family, came over and asked if Duanmu Ao had a nightmare.

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Ao's anger intensified, "Get out! All of you, leave!"

After Lady Mei and the servants left, Duanmu Ao sat there with a dark expression, clenching his fists, his veins bulging.