Lian'er sobbed uncontrollably. Though terrified, she couldn't help but wonder aloud, "My Lady, how could there be so many venomous snakes in our room? Lime is spread in every corner of the estate to ward off snakes and pests. Wuu, wuu, could someone be trying to harm us?"
Lian'er was right. What kind of place was Prince Qin's Estate? It was a fortress guarded by heavily armed soldiers where even a fly would struggle to get in. The security was notoriously severe.
And yet, in a place where not even a mosquito could enter, her room was suddenly filled with venomous snakes—highly venomous ones at that! She dared not dwell on the thought. If those snakes had bitten Lian'er, or her, it would have meant certain death. Shen Qingyan felt her scalp tingle with dread.
Chapter 46