Shen Zhiyi has been getting so close to Yan Zhuoxu lately, and she's been locked up in this Buddhist temple all these days. If she returns to the capital and spreads a few rumors, her reputation could be ruined!

Coupled with her fate as a wicked woman who brings ruin to the country, even the crown prince could be "killed" by her. Who would dare to marry her!

Ye Jinghong said, "Aren't you afraid of implicating the Prime Minister's family and having your entire household executed?"

Shen Qingyuan gave a cold laugh.

"If things fail and I lose my life, what do those people in the Prime Minister's mansion have to do with me?"

It all turned out to be a dream.

To her, everyone in this world was like an empty shell without flesh and blood.

It looks just like a fake.

Why should she care?

Shen Qingyuan added, "But if things succeed, I can use my status as the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family to help you achieve great ambitions and ascend to the top of the court!"

Her expression softened, and she took his hand.

"Young Master Ye, only I know your ambition and your aspirations."

Why can't you just look at me?

Ye Jinghong opened his mouth.

He just found this woman extremely terrifying.

"I'll pretend I didn't see or hear anything about tonight's events."

He stood up and waved his sleeve, saying, "You'd better watch yourself."

Shen Qingyuan watched his retreating figure, gritted her teeth, and said, "At worst, I'll allow you to marry Shen Zhiyi. As long as I'm your legal wife and she's your concubine, I can tolerate her staying by your side."

"Is this alright now?"

Ye Jinghong thought of Shen Zhiyi and said blankly, "Even if you agree, she won't be willing."

Shen Qingyuan snorted coldly, "At that time, she won't have a choice!"

"I'll give you a day to think it over," she said, narrowing her eyes. "If we miss this opportunity, neither of us will have a future!"

Ye Jinghong walked back to the meditation room as if he had lost his soul.

Shen Qingyuan also turned around and went back into the house.

Lianxing asked worriedly, "Miss, what should we do if Young Master Ye still decides to report us?"

Shen Qingyuan gritted her teeth.

"To avoid any unforeseen complications, we must get this done tonight!"

Judging from Ye Jinghong's expression, he was completely infatuated with Shen Zhiyi.

They're definitely unreliable!

Let's make our move tonight and pin the blame on Ye Jinghong!

In this way, she and the Prime Minister's residence can both be completely absolved of any wrongdoing...

She narrowed her eyes and gave instructions to Lianxing.

"Go and fetch the person Mother arranged."