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Yu Xiaoyao felt no gratitude for Leng Xilin's life-saving grace. Though wrapped in a bedsheet, her spirit was undiminished, and she could see through his intentions clearly. "Do you think I'm a fool? That man in black was your hired assassin. You two are working together to toy with me. Hmph, I'm Yu Xiaoyao, sharp as a tack, and I won't be fooled!"
This villa was Leng Xilin's territory, filled with his trusted subordinates. He leisurely toyed with a teacup. "You're the fool here."
Determined to confront him, she rummaged through the room for clothes. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you really think you're so lucky? If I hadn't sent someone to catch you at the bottom of the cliff and act as your cushion, would you even be alive? Do you think any brothel would let you perform without selling your body? If I hadn't spread the word, you'd have long been reduced to a flower girl. You think money falls from the sky because of good deeds in your past? If I hadn't thrown silver your way, you'd have starved to death."
Yu Xiaoyao was taken aback.
Leng Xilin waved his hand dismissively. "No need to thank me."
"Like I'd ever thank you." She threw a pillow at him. "Are you trying to write 'The Tragic Life of Prince Rong's Ex-Wife'? Following me around? On one hand, not letting me die, and on the other, making my life miserable. Leng Xilin, you're truly inhuman."
The pillow hit him squarely on the head.
He sprang up, rubbing his forehead as he approached Yu Xiaoyao step by step. She tightened her grip on the bedsheet, feeling anxious: if it came to blows, should she fight him wrapped in this sheet or throw it off and fight freely?
Finally cornered against the bed, he climbed up beside her and smirked. "Since you say I'm not human, let me show you what 'not human' truly means."
Oh no, what should she do? The bedsheet was easy to remove!
"Bang bang..." A voice from outside interrupted Leng Xilin's advancing intentions. "Your Highness, the Emperor says you've had your fun; it's time to attend to business."
He raised an eyebrow, displaying a look of mild annoyance mixed with disappointment. "Coming right away. And bring my woman a change of clothes."
Yu Xiaoyao's heart raced. It turned out that Leng Xilin's serious illness was part of a conspiracy, and even the Emperor was involved.
He picked up his sword and turned to Yu Xiaoyao, who was tilting her head in thought. A slight smile crossed his lips. "You'd better not show your face. The Minister of War Deputy might send someone to kill you again, fearing that you would wake me."
Again?
She was startled and obediently stayed in the secluded courtyard.
Outside, however, chaos reigned. Minister of War Deputy Su Qian had plotted a rebellion, but Rong Prince Leng Xilin had seen through it and led troops to suppress him, ultimately capturing Su Qian and throwing him into a death cell.
According to the Emperor, Yu Xiaoyao had also contributed to this matter: first, her arduous experience with the little cabbage had dulled Su Qian's senses, making him believe that Leng Xilin truly loved Su Zitan, thus lowering his guard and revealing vulnerabilities; second, her exceptional medical skills made Su Qian anxious, fearing that the unconscious Leng Xilin would be revived by her, forcing Su Qian to act before his plan was fully formed.
Leng Xilin mentioned that if he directly pursued Su Zitan, the cunning old fox Su Qian would surely suspect ulterior motives. Therefore, he needed to create some commotion to make it seem like he and Su Zitan were passionately in love. Although Su Qian had relaxed his guard around Leng Xilin, his naturally suspicious nature meant he had no intention of involving his son-in-law in major plans.
Leng Xilin employed a tactic called "luring the snake out of its hole": he pretended to overhear Su Qian's plan and then feigned an accidental injury that left him unconscious as he hurriedly left. He calculated that Su Qian wouldn't dare harm him—partly for Su Zitan's sake; partly because he was still Rong Prince, and if he died, it would lead to serious consequences for the Emperor's investigation. His current state of unconsciousness was the best outcome.
After recounting this series of events, Yu Xiaoyao could only conclude one thing: Leng Xilin was far too cunning.
Even though he explained that she played a "seasoning" role in the plan to capture the traitor, Yu Xiaoyao couldn't shake the feeling that she was merely a pawn being used.
A final outcome?
"A pawn?" Leng Xilin erupted in anger. "Is there such a fortunate pawn as you?"
As a pawn in the game, Su Zitan was initially seduced by Leng Xilin's captivating gaze, believing that they shared mutual feelings. However, when her father rebelled, she was exiled to the borderlands. At that moment, the emperor had said, "Rong Prince, if you plead for her, I will grant a personal favor and allow her to stay in the capital." To everyone's surprise, Rong Prince coldly replied, "Do as you wish."
This stark contrast revealed the advantages clearly.
Yet Yu Xiaoyao truly had no idea why she found herself in such a fortunate position.
"When the emperor arranged our marriage, even if it was part of a plan, I am not someone who would marry just anyone," he began to play the part of a romantic, which surprisingly touched Yu Xiaoyao. "Yu Xiaoyao, I've known you for a long time. You always cause trouble on East Street, turning it into chaos. When you couldn't stand me riding my horse there, you set your dog on my mount, causing me to break my leg and lie in bed for a month. Did you think you could do this without anyone knowing? I have eyes and ears everywhere; it didn’t take long to find out. But I can’t help it—I like you for being so bold despite having no power or influence."
"I told the emperor that if he wanted to marry a commoner, he might as well choose Yu Xiaoyao from the end of East Street. I actually quite like her..."
However, Yu Xiaoyao felt she had drawn the short straw, as if she had lost both the husband and the troops.
Until the emperor's decree for their marriage arrived once more, with the final line stating: "Only Yu Xiaoyao may divorce her husband; Leng Xilin cannot divorce his wife." Instantly, she felt refreshed, as if all the gloom of recent days had lifted.
She wrapped her arms around Leng Xilin's neck and said, "What are you talking about? Come on, let’s go back and live our lives well; we can't let His Majesty's intentions go to waste."
At this point, Leng Xilin felt that "living well" might have some hidden implications...
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