Yan Jingzhi hadn't forgotten what she'd witnessed not long ago, and was certain that Yan Li had been involved in the matter; otherwise, Wen Yichu wouldn't have remained indifferent.
Even if you don't like her, you should at least try to find out her method first.
Wen Yichu was a diligent and ambitious crown prince. When he went north to provide disaster relief, he even used his private treasury to personally comfort the victims and distribute food. Everyone who saw him praised him, and he was highly respected.
How could he possibly remain indifferent to this?
She thought of Wen Yichu's ending in the original novel once again. Such a good person, but because of Yan Li, was ultimately forced to be abandoned by everyone, had his legs crippled, and was deprived of the throne.
This is not the ending he deserved.
She was determined to help him defy fate.
"Is that you, sister?" Yan Jingzhi looked at Wen Yichu's departing figure, took a deep breath, and mustered her courage to speak again:
"Because she disagrees?"
Yan Jingzhi thought back to the first time she met Wen Yichu, he wanted to kill her, and now, on their second meeting, he only wanted her to become a nun.
Does this mean that his impression of himself has begun to change?
It was only because of Yan Licai...
As if she had discovered something new, she caught up with him, but maintained a respectful distance, raised her finger, and said, word by word:
"Your Highness, I swear that I only wanted to use Your Highness to dissolve the engagement, and I did not intend to curry favor with Your Highness."
Yan Jingzhi raised her eyes, her gaze exceptionally firm, as if what she said was true.
She had already thought it through; the reason Wen Yichu wanted to kill her must be because he thought she was also the kind of woman who wanted to climb the social ladder.
Once she clears her name, he will surely change his opinion of her.
Unfortunately, Yan Jingzhi ultimately made a fatal mistake.
Wen Yichu did indeed stop and looked at the self-righteous Yan Jingzhi:
"So, in Miss Yan's view, marriage and feelings are just bargaining chips that can be used for transactions. As long as there are common interests, cooperation can be achieved, regardless of love?"
Yan Jingzhi's mind didn't quite catch on, but after Wen Yichu picked up on her words, she made another promise:
"Yes...yes, I would never dare to deceive Your Highness."
"As long as Your Highness is willing to help me break off my engagement, I will also do my best to help Your Highness get what you want."
This was indeed what she wanted to convey to Wen Yichu, but it was also one of her methods to make the other party lower their guard against her.
After all, she needed a reason to get close to him.
However, the current situation seems to be beyond her expectations.
The servants guarding the courtyard gate were terrified.
What on earth is the second young lady saying? Does she have a death wish?
They clearly remembered that the punishment from a few days ago didn't land on the Second Miss's head. How could she be so confused today, openly admitting that she wanted to use His Highness the Crown Prince?
That's insane.
Having heard such shocking news today, will they even live to see tomorrow's sun?
Yan Jingzhi was unaware that something was wrong at this point.
She slowly raised her eyes, expecting to see a softening in Wen Yichu's eyes, but instead found an even stronger killing intent than before.
Caught completely off guard, Yan Jingzhi was startled and instinctively took a few steps back.
"I think Miss Yan has had enough of living."
Wen Yichu suddenly sneered, "The Prime Minister's family has really raised a good daughter. She dares to scheme against a prince and can even make such a guarantee."
"Is it possible for the world to be ruled by the Yan family, and for anyone to become the crown prince?"
If Yan Jingzhi notices something is wrong, then she's truly stupid.
She opened her mouth, about to explain that that wasn't what she meant. She had seized the initiative, unlike Yan Li, and it wasn't because of the Prime Minister's mansion or her father.
Before she could even speak, someone suddenly grabbed her arm forcefully from behind. Yan Jingzhi instinctively turned around, and the next moment...
"Snap—"
A slap knocked her heavily to the ground.
"You wretched girl, you wretched girl, are you trying to ruin our Yan family? All these years of teaching you have been for nothing."
Although Yan Baihui did not like this daughter, he still gave her all the respect due to her, hiring tutors for her, teaching her to read and write, and helping her to understand right and wrong.
The arts of playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting were also cultivated in a positive direction, without any deliberate suppression or overpraise.
How did they raise him to have such a personality?
That's utterly outrageous!
Yan Jingzhi fell to the ground, instinctively covering her face, carefully wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, and softly calling out, "Father...Father?"
"Don't call me father, I don't have a daughter like you."
When Yan Bai heard from his subordinates that the Second Miss was going to Shuiyun Residence, he knew something bad was going to happen. He didn't expect that even though he rushed as fast as he could, he still couldn't make it in time.
"Your Highness, please do not believe my daughter's words. She is delirious and talking nonsense." Yan Baihui did not want to be unjustly accused, so he quickly explained.
"I don't have hysteria, Father. You've misunderstood." Yan Jingzhi finally understood, but it was too late.
"I really do have a way."
Yan Jingzhi realized that if she couldn't say anything useful soon, she would be finished, so she spoke up without hesitation:
“I know Your Highness is currently investigating a corruption case, and I know who the real mastermind is: Shen Qingzhi…”
"Hurry up and gag her, then take her away." Yan Baihui wouldn't give Yan Jingzhi a chance to speak, wiping the sweat from his forehead as he spoke.
If she continues talking, bloodshed may ensue today.
Wen Yichu looked up at this moment and raised her hand to stop him:
"It seems that Miss Yan knows quite a lot. I haven't been able to find the mastermind behind this embezzlement case, yet Miss Yan has been lying in the courtyard for months, and her information network is so advanced."
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