"We will have to wait a while longer to avenge General Hua."
Wearing his military uniform, Tang Lei exuded an imposing aura without being angry. He sat down next to Li Youran and continued speaking.
"Although the emperor did not punish the Third Prince openly, he secretly weakened his power behind the scenes."
"Not only that, the previously unfavored second prince, fourth prince and fifth prince have also been given more attention. I heard that His Highness the second prince is now in charge of the Ministry of Justice."
Tang Lei nodded after hearing Yun Yingying's words and added.
"The Emperor's intention in doing this is quite clear: he is giving up his exclusive favor to the Third Prince and turning his attention to the other princes. He wants to select the most capable one through fair competition."
After hearing Tang Lei's analysis, Hua Ruyu calmed down considerably. Even if she couldn't take revenge right now, she would get it sooner or later; she just needed to wait for the right opportunity.
"I don't know what His Highness the Third Prince was thinking, making us come so late at night."
As Yun Yingying spoke, she jumped down from the carriage and took Li Youran's hand.
"A dark and windy night..."
As Li Youran spoke, he even made a ferocious face.
He wanted to challenge Yun Yingying to see if she was scared, but to his surprise, Yun Yingying looked down on him.
"With your face that could shame the moon and flowers, even if you grew fangs, you wouldn't scare anyone."
As soon as Yun Yingying finished speaking, a man dressed as a butler came out from the main gate and respectfully addressed Yun Yingying and Li Youran.
"It's windy outside, ladies. Please don't catch a cold. Come inside and cool off."
It is said that even a dog of a wealthy family has a higher status than a poor person. Yun Yingying was quite surprised that the steward of the Second Prince's residence came out to greet her personally.
"Thank you for your help, butler."
Yun Yingying said something, and then followed Li Youran into the mansion.
Since Li Youran came to this world, every night has been pitch black, and even wealthy families are reluctant to light an extra candle.
She had quite an eye-opener visiting the Second Prince's residence tonight.
From the main gate, you walk through a long alley and cross threshold after threshold. At each place, there are red lanterns hanging. There are ten maids leading the way, all of them carrying delicate little lanterns.
Upon arriving at the Second Prince's courtyard, it was as bright as day.
"This commoner, Yun Yingying, pays her respects to the Second Prince's Consort."
"This humble woman, Li Youran, pays her respects to the Second Prince's Consort."
Li Youran and Yun Yingying were about to perform a grand salute to the Second Prince's wife when the Second Prince waved his hand.
"There is no one else here, so there is no need for formalities."
The Second Prince's wife's gaze fell on Li Youran, her eyes revealing an undisguised tension and joy.
In the end, the Second Prince's wife still sent her personal maid to peep at Li Youran while she was bathing.
After learning that Li Youran really did have a small birthmark on her buttocks, the Second Prince's Consort couldn't sleep all night.
However, because of the coup, the Second Prince's wife was afraid that the Second Prince's residence would be in a bad situation and that Li Youran would be implicated, so she forcibly suppressed her joy.
Only after the matter was settled and the Second Prince's residence was safe and sound did they eagerly seek out Li Youran that very night.
"I wonder if the Second Prince's Consort has summoned us here for some reason."
Yun Yingying wasn't stupid. Seeing the Second Prince's wife's direct gaze, she naturally knew that the Second Prince's wife was after Li Youran.
But as Li Youran's good friend, she naturally had to step forward. If it was something good, she would be more than happy to accept it. But if there was any danger, Yun Yingying would also stand in front of Li Youran and help her out of trouble.
"Since we're all family, I'll be frank."
The Second Prince's wife smiled slightly.
"As everyone knows, I have been searching for my sister who has been missing for many years. A few days ago, my subordinates reported that they had found her."
The Second Prince's Consort subtly observed Li Youran, noticing that Li Youran's brows suddenly furrowed slightly before relaxing imperceptibly. Though it happened in the blink of an eye, the Second Prince's Consort took in this change completely.
"Second Prince's Consort, this commoner girl is too talkative. Some things should be checked more carefully, just in case we make a mistake."
Li Youran finally mustered up her courage and looked up at the Second Prince's wife.
Li Youran knew that if she said the wrong thing, she could very well lose her head. But she was unwilling to let go of the family she had finally found.
Yun Yingying was surprised that Li Youran was so bold as to interrupt the Second Prince's wife, so she hurriedly looked at Li Youran and signaled her not to say anything more.
But when I looked at Li Youran, I saw a resolute look in her eyes.
“What Miss Li said is very true. That’s why I’m only now sure that the person is my sister whom I have been searching for for many years.”
Shangguan Wenwan, the Second Prince's consort, smiled slightly. Although it was a very familiar gesture, her heart was filled with extreme excitement.
As expected of Shangguan Wenwan's younger sister, she is bold enough and willing to fight for what she wants, unlike ordinary common women who are timid and weak.
"I wonder if Miss Li is aware of her impending death?"
Upon hearing Shangguan Wenwan's words, Li Youran immediately understood that the person Shangguan Wenwan was referring to was herself.
"Ms. Min got lost on the street and was taken home by her father. She has been searching for her relatives for many years, but has not been able to find them."
When she said the last sentence, Li Youran's eyes were slightly red and filled with tears, and her voice became a little choked up.
Yun Yingying, who was standing to the side, had her mouth so big it was almost big enough to fit an egg. She hadn't expected to have such a big surprise tonight.
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