“Bang!”

As soon as she finished speaking, she was slapped in the face, which stunned her.

"Shuang'er, those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters. Now that you've decided to do it, it's not good to hesitate." The woman wiped the right hand that had just slapped her with a handkerchief, then stroked her cheek. "The Concubine Chen made a mistake because of the person she hired. You're so smart, I think nothing bad will happen, right?"

In the past, Qin Shuang'er would have simply nodded in agreement to such seductive words.

However, Qin Shuang'er swallowed her saliva, and her eyes suddenly turned red when she thought of the threats Jiang Li had made to her at that time.

She doesn't want to die.

Concubine Yue's threatening gaze was too naked. Qin Shuang'er took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, sister. I'm ready."

"That's great! The Emperor will be taking everyone to the theater later. Once we get there, have the maid serve the tea you prepared in advance to Prince Jingling. Don't worry, I've already taken care of everything. You'll know who to look for when you get there."

"yes……"

"Go ahead. I'll be waiting for your good news."

After Concubine Yue left, Qin Shuang'er still stood there, not moving for a long time.

It wasn't until the bell rang, the palace banquet ended, and everyone was heading towards the theater that Qin Shuang'er took advantage of everyone's inattention, pulled Jiang Li aside, and asked, "You said you would send me away from the capital after this is over?"

Jiang Li nodded and smiled: "Have you thought it through?"

Qin Shuang'er let out the breath in her chest. "You're right. No matter who I marry, I'm always a pawn of the Qin family. And with you around, I can't succeed against Prince Jingling. I'll definitely be targeted and punished by Concubine Yue when I return. Since there's nothing good to come of it, I might as well listen to you and give it a try. Maybe I can actually have a different life."

Qin Shuang'er smiled miserably, as if remembering all these years, every step she took had been in accordance with the family's arrangements. Once upon a time, she had also admired Ai when she was young, but as a member of the Qin family's branch, it was her destined fate to pave the way for the Qin family through marriage.

"Then do it. Mo Qi will be waiting for you at the palace gate after you're done. Leave the rest to me." Jiang Li patted Qin Shuang'er's shoulder. "It's true that seeing a beauty under the light is different. I find that you're not that annoying after all."

Seeing Qin Shuang'er's expression change, Jiang Li immediately laughed and said, "It was just a joke, don't be so nervous. Don't worry, from tonight on, there will no longer be Qin Shuang'er in this world."