flstandardbreds Chapter 182 The Villainous Female Supporting Character's Mind Was Read 37
Chapter 182 The Villainous Female Supporting Character's Mind Was Read 37
Not long after Jiang Yiheng and his sister left, Gu Yanli also took his leave.
However, now that his identity has been confirmed, he can no longer return to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. He was personally led by Ma Lugui to live in the East Palace.
To avoid worrying Lin Shuwan, Gu Yanli specially wrote a few words in front of Ma Lugui and asked him to send them to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Ma Lugui accepted the letter, but before delivering it, he informed Emperor Chengping of the matter.
Emperor Chengping opened the note, glanced at it, then closed it again and handed it to Ma Lugui: "When you went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, did you notice anything unusual?"
"Judging from Miss Lin's expression, I believe that, at least Miss Lin of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, truly does not know the Crown Prince's identity."
Ma Lugui pondered for a moment and said, "She is probably worried that the Crown Prince might be impolite on his first visit to the palace. If it weren't for the fact that he is not allowed to enter the palace without an imperial edict, I think Miss Lin would like to accompany the Crown Prince."
"Afterwards, seeing that she could not accompany him, she was even more eager to hold onto the Crown Prince and not let him leave. It was only after the Crown Prince comforted her with a few words that the servant was able to successfully take the Crown Prince away."
"The Crown Prince must be worried that if he doesn't return to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Miss Lin will be concerned, which is why he ordered me to deliver this letter."
"I doubt they have the ability." Emperor Chengping snorted coldly, showing a slight satisfaction with Lin Shuwan as a potential daughter-in-law.
"This Lin family girl has not disappointed my son's sincerity."
"Enough. There's no need to inform me of the affairs of these young people in the future."
"Yes."
*
After Jiang Yiheng and his sister left, Lin Shuwan did not look around the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion any further.
No rush. What we've lost so far is only Emperor Chengping's favor and trust.
She will take away everything they want, little by little, in the future.
"Miss, a letter has arrived from the palace." Chunman entered the room carrying the letter on a tray.
"In the palace? Is it my aunt?" Lin Shuwan asked casually.
Chunman and Qiqi said at the same time:
"It shouldn't be. This letter wasn't delivered by the Empress's maid; it was delivered by Steward Ma's men."
【Wanwan, it's Gu Yanli~】
"Oh, I see."
Lin Shuwan opened the note, and after reading the few words written on it, she smiled brightly.
Letter:
"Stay in the palace, everything is fine, don't worry."
I have never forgotten about physical fitness.
—Yan Li
*
A few days later, Emperor Chengping announced Gu Yanli's identity, causing an uproar throughout the court.
Many folk tales have been written about this, and storytellers have had no shortage of material lately.
"Twenty years ago, a strange phenomenon of seven-colored auspicious clouds suddenly appeared in the clouds, and it seemed as if celestial music could be faintly heard."
At the same time, the sound of a baby crying rang out.
"This child is none other than His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Speaking of His Highness the Crown Prince, he was originally a celestial being from heaven. This time, he must undergo countless trials and tribulations before he can descend to the mortal realm..."
In the restaurant, Lin Shuwan munched on melon seeds, listening intently and offering her comments as she went:
"This storyteller has quite the imagination. He talks about how he disappeared for more than ten years, went to Penglai to find medicine, and went to meditate. He only stayed in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion for a few years."
Zhi Qiu refilled Lin Shuwan's teacup: "Miss, this is how people make a living. If we don't make it sound amazing, who will want to listen?"
"Furthermore, the old lady specifically instructed that we must not mention His Highness the Crown Prince's return to the palace again, nor should we mention his name."
Lin Shuwan's eyes darted around, revealing her annoyance: "I know, I know, good Zhi Qiu, you say it a hundred or eighty times a day, I'm tired of it even if you're not."
"Whether I feel greasy or not is irrelevant; what matters is that Miss remembers it well."
"I've got it, I've got it. This time I really have it."
Zhi Qiu didn't say anything more, only looking at Lin Shuwan with distrust in her eyes.
Miss said the same thing last time, the time before that, and the time before that.
Whether she truly remembered it or not, she didn't know, but she certainly said she remembered it.
"Knock down."
"What is it?" Zhi Qiu asked loudly.
"Someone has invited Miss to a gathering at Moonlit Pavilion (a place reserved for the Third Princess to rest in Youran Residence)," the maid outside the door replied respectfully.
Lin Shuwan patted the melon seed crumbs off her hands, stood up, and asked curiously, "Did A-Ning leave the palace today?"
Upon arriving at Yue Man Ting, a maid pushed open the door, and Lin Shuwan lifted her skirt and ran inside: "A-Ning, you...you were looking for me, Brother Yiheng?"
"Little sister Wanwan." Jiang Yiheng turned around, a slight smile playing on his lips. "You've come."
Upon seeing Jiang Yiheng, Lin Shuwan was not too reserved. She immediately took the initiative, pulled out a chair, and sat down with her legs spread, saying, "What can I do for you, Brother Yiheng?"
Previously, seeing Lin Shuwan's vulgar behavior, he always felt as if he were swallowing flies, and he was extremely annoyed.
Now, however, he finds her actions genuine and endearing.
His tolerance for her is getting higher and higher.
"Sister Wanwan, I invited you here today in my sister's name because there is something I would like to ask you again."
Lin Shuwan nodded casually: "Yes, Brother Yiheng, just ask whatever you need."
Jiang Yiheng sat down next to Lin Shuwan and grabbed her wrist.
Lin Shuwan was caught off guard and her hand was grabbed, but fortunately, the original body was strong and she easily pulled her hand away.
Lin Shuwan rubbed her wrist, suppressing her disgust, and explained, "Brother Yiheng, just say what you want to say. You're hurting me."
"Did you hurt yourself?"
Jiang Yiheng's eyes filled with heartache. He reached out to take her hand to check on it, but then worried that he might hurt her again. He turned to the servants and snapped, "You have no sense of propriety! Hurry up and fetch the moisturizing cream!"
"This servant will go and fetch it right away."
Lin Shuwan waved her hand and said, "Never mind, it's nothing serious. Just say what you want to say."
Jiang Yiheng withdrew his hand and coughed lightly: "Well, Wanwan, I asked you about this a few days ago, and I want to ask you again today: I want to marry you, are you willing?"
The Emperor wanted to arrange a marriage between the Crown Prince and Lin Shuwan, but if the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion did not agree, the Emperor could not force the issue.
Since Wanwan is cursed, she definitely won't want to marry anyone else, so it's more appropriate for her to refuse on her own.
Jiang Yiheng remained calm and composed, waiting for Lin Shuwan to give him the answer he wanted to hear.
"I don't want to," Lin Shuwan refused again.
"Since you're willing, then... what did you say? You're not willing?!" Jiang Yiheng looked at Lin Shuwan in shock.
Lin Shuwan patiently said, "Brother Yiheng, I've already said that I will find a husband to live with me in the future, and I will not marry into the royal family."
Jiang Yiheng still refused to believe it: "Don't you like me?"
"I don't like it." Lin Shuwan said decisively, cutting off Jiang Yiheng's last shred of hope.
"No, this shouldn't be happening," Jiang Yiheng murmured, looking down.
"Brother Yiheng, what are you saying?"
Jiang Yiheng looked up: "You don't like me, you like the Crown Prince? You want to be the Crown Princess? If you want, I can..."
"I don't want to," Lin Shuwan interrupted him. "I told you I don't want to marry into the royal family."
"Okay, okay, I understand."
Jiang Yiheng looked rather disheveled. If he still hadn't realized that the Gu was malfunctioning, then he would be incredibly foolish.
"Alright, you said you didn't want to become a royal wife. If the Crown Prince wants to marry you in the future, I hope you won't go back on your word."
Jiang Yiheng stared at Lin Shuwan and nodded before quickly leaving.
Once Lin Shuwan was completely out of sight, Jiang Yiheng's face darkened considerably, his eyes turning sinister: "Lock up Li Min (the one who offered the Gu)! Investigate!"