"I believe that the success or failure of our great undertaking depends on this woman. Don't forget, she is also the apple of Shen Jinchen's eye. If we can get her under our control, perhaps everything will be resolved."
Yan Shengxiao actually looked down on young men who were obsessed with romance, but the other party's methods were so ruthless that he had no choice but to be wary.
By controlling that woman, he would not only be perfectly safe, but she might even be a great asset.
"But we've failed her several times already, and I'm afraid this time won't end well either. Is Your Excellency sure you want to do this?"
"She seems to be a natural favorite of the heavens. What if she fails again? My lord, I think we can avoid her and go to Qifan Mountain to stir up trouble, so we can reap the benefits."
Xiao Qiliang faced that woman several times with absolute certainty of victory, but unfortunately, things always took an unexpected turn. As if divinely aided, she always managed to escape danger, as if everything they did was a joke to her.
These things made Xiao Qiliang feel a sense of frustration, so he didn't want to go this time.
"Alright, let's prepare for both scenarios. I'll go to Qifan Mountain, and you'll make a trip to the capital. I can't sleep or eat without getting rid of that woman. According to reliable sources, she's pregnant. You can wait for the right opportunity in the capital, or you can use other people to lure her out. I've recently developed a soul-soothing incense, which should be very effective against that woman. No one can have a smooth life forever; she'll have her bad days eventually. We just need to strike when she's down on her luck."
Yan Shengxiao is not usually an aggressive person, but for some reason, after encountering that strange woman, he becomes impulsive and wants to strangle her immediately, but unfortunately he can never get close enough to do so.
If he could take action at close range, Yan Shengxiao was confident that the woman was nothing more than a grasshopper in his hand, which he could crush with a simple squeeze.
Unfortunately, that forbidden technique not only worked on her, but also restricted him.
“Alright! Qiliang, you can go to the capital again, not in our name but in the name of the Prince of Yingchuan, how about that?”
Xiao Qiliang smiled and placed a white piece, instantly capturing most of the black pieces.
"Good! Your chess skills have improved a lot. It seems that one day you will be able to easily avenge your mother."
When Yan Shengxiao saw Xiao Qiliang capture most of his black pieces, he praised him highly and then, under Xiao Qiliang's smug gaze, placed a black piece, instantly reversing the chessboard.
"Your Majesty is indeed Your Majesty. No matter how much my chess skills improve, I can never beat you."
Seeing the situation turn around in an instant, Xiao Qiliang was completely convinced of his defeat.
That's all for today. You may depart tomorrow. I await your good news.
Yan Shengxiao glanced at this subordinate who pleased him the most, and then took out a wine pot from his seat and handed it to him.
Xiao Qiliang took a sip of his wine, then suddenly stood up, smacked his lips, and said:
"Your subordinate will not fail in your mission!"
"I trust you. Be careful on this trip. Avoid doing things yourself if possible. It would be best to get help from outside."
Yan Shengxiao stood up, patted Xiao Qiliang on the shoulder, and gave his final instructions.
...
In a small courtyard of the Yingchuan Prince's Mansion, Wen Qihe lay on a soft couch, enjoying the shoulder and back massages from two maids.
Calculating the time, it has been more than half a year since she left Shangyang City and came to this place.
She married far away to Xichuan with a heart full of grief and indignation, originally thinking that she would spend her whole life in Xichuan with that old geezer.
Unexpectedly, she encountered bandits on the way and was rescued by the Crown Prince of Yingchuan. She then seduced the Crown Prince and became the most favored concubine in the mansion.
Does she regret it?
No regrets.
She'd rather marry a handsome young man than an old geezer.
As for the love and hate of the past, they have long been swallowed up by the other party's sharp words, leaving not even a trace.
She has now been reborn, and has only one purpose: to trample the two people who trampled on her underfoot, to trample them hard and relentlessly.
She was, after all, a member of the Wen family. How could Shen Jinchen treat her like trash? So don't blame her for being impolite.
"Qiaoyan, the Prince of Yingchuan's residence seems to be quite lively lately. Have you seen what's going on?"
Wen Qihe closed her eyes, frowned, and asked.
"Yes! I heard that the vassal kings from various regions are coming to Yingchuan to discuss the matter of alliance, so there have been more people lately."
Qiaoyan glanced at Wen Qihe meekly, then said respectfully.
In the past six months, their young lady has changed a lot. She gets angry easily and even hits people, which makes Qiaoyan subconsciously a little scared.
"Let's go find the young master and sell more goods."
Wen Qihe sat up abruptly from the soft couch, casually put on some shoes, and gracefully headed towards the study of Prince Yingchuan, Yan Xun.
"yes!"
Qiaoyan dared not disobey in the slightest. Her mistress was no longer the same as before, so she had no choice but to obey whatever she was told.
Before Wen Qihe even stepped into the study, Yan Xun came out to greet her:
"He'er, what brings you here? Didn't you say you weren't feeling well?"
"My lord, so many people have been coming and going in the manor these past few days. Has something happened? Yesterday, I heard that someone was trying to assassinate you, but you were always busy. I was worried and came looking for you several times, but you were never there. Today, I'm finally able to see you, my lord. My heart can finally be at ease. It's so good that you're alright!"
Every time Wen Qihe is in front of Yan Xun, she always puts on a gentle and weak appearance. Her former domineering and unruly nature has long been forgotten. Now she wants to use the image that men like to achieve her goals.
"You still care about me the most, He'er. You've already helped me a lot. You don't need to worry about things from now on. Those are matters for men, and have nothing to do with you. You just need to rest well in the palace. When I achieve success, I will definitely give you the highest honor."
Yan Xun hugged Wen Qihe with great emotion. The Wen family had given a lot of dowry when their daughter married, and now it all benefited him, the heir of the Prince of Yingchuan. Naturally, he had to be gentle and considerate towards Wen Qihe.
As for the woman's occasional petty tantrums, he tolerated them as long as they were harmless, but he would not reveal a single word about the political affairs of the Yingchuan Prince's Mansion.
"Even if my husband hadn't said anything, I could already guess some things. Has the imperial court taken action against you?"
Wen Qihe crouched on Yan Xun's chest and asked cautiously.
"The imperial court has never trusted us, but this is a matter for us men, He'er, there's no need to worry."
Yan Xun glanced coldly at the woman in his arms, then coaxed her in an extremely gentle tone.
"Actually, I do know some inside information, but I don't know whether I should tell it or not."
Wen Qihe came to him today intending to sell the news that Shen Jinchen was a descendant of the previous dynasty for a good price, but it seems that this person is not quite on the uptake.
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