"Miss Yu, what exactly do you want?"
Tianyun's red lips opened and closed with a languid and relaxed demeanor, a stark contrast to Yu Shanlai's harsh provocation.
Sometimes she even had the unsettling feeling that Yu Shanlai might have a crush on her.
If Yu Shanlai truly loves the Second Prince, how could she help him without any reservations, inviting Tianyun out in her own name?
Should he leave himself alone with Xiao Ziyan?
Could someone who truly loves him do something like this?
That's not right either.
This indirectly refutes the claim that she had a crush on him...
Shangguan Tianyun is much more shrewd than her older sister, Shangguan Jingyi. Trying to get information out of her is unlikely to work, and you'll have to be wary of her turning the tables and seeing through your scheme.
In that case, why not just be direct with her and make her an ally?
That was her original plan: to form an alliance with her to deal with Mu Yaozhi. However, the hairpin theft incident led to their enmity.
After careful consideration, Yu Shanlai finally said, "How about we do a transaction? Let's talk privately."
This statement implies that Xie Wuyun is an eyesore.
Xie Wuyun innocently tugged at the long tasseled sash with its floral knot at her waist, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Is there anything that I, Xie, cannot hear?"
Tianyun also didn't want to talk to Yu Shanlai alone. Xie Xiaoni was her closest confidante, and there was no need to guard against her for the sake of the troublesome Yu Shanlai, lest she hurt her feelings.
She knew very well how much importance the two men placed on her heart.
Besides, the previous deal I made with Qin Yuwei had all its terms and conditions set by her...
That's ridiculous!
She nodded slightly and said in a calm voice, "Since you don't want to talk about it here, then don't."
She took a step to leave.
Yu Shanlai quickly stopped her, gritting her teeth in annoyance, and said, "No, no, no, we can say it here!"
It's like a tiger fallen into the plains being bullied by dogs. It's all because his reputation has plummeted that she can be so wantonly despised.
Yu Shan looked at him with a gleam in her eye.
The word "patience" carries a hidden danger, but in order to be among the top three on the Hundred Flowers Ranking, she must endure!
Only if she makes it into the top three will she have a chance to regroup and be accepted back into the elite social circle, where everyone will follow her lead! She absolutely cannot let go of Xiao Ziwu's golden opportunity.
“Sister Tianyun, I don’t need to beat around the bush with you anymore.”
I can help you obtain the position of concubine to the Second Prince.
Shangguan Tianyun rejected the position of concubine offered by the Second Prince and instead went to seduce Xiao Ziwu. Wasn't she just trying to make the Second Prince think that she was too popular and should be given a higher position in order to keep her?
If I help her achieve her wish, and she then gives Xiao Ziwu to me, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?
Yu Shanlai has given up on Xiao Ziyan and has no intention of competing with Shangguan Tianyun for the position of concubine.
As for the position of principal wife, it can only be Mu Yaozhi's. She saw through the cold-blooded utilitarianism beneath the Second Prince's impeccable appearance and could not make any boastful promises to help Shangguan Tianyun compete for the position of principal wife.
Tianyun: "..."
She's been sticking her butt out for ages and can't even utter a decent fart. Listening to her talk is just a waste of a few seconds of my life!
Why is Shangguan Tianyun not speaking again?
In Yu Shanlai's imagination, the scene of Shangguan Tianyun's ecstatic agreement to her proposal did not happen; instead, she saw a face full of indescribable expression.
Why aren't you saying anything...?
Xie Wuyun, with her large, bright eyes, asked with great interest, "So what are your conditions?"
Everyone at the Imperial Academy knew that Yu Shanlai's feelings for the Second Prince were extraordinary; she was even willing to give him up to someone else.
Xie Wuyun whispered in Tianyun's ear, "There must be a trap here!"
Xie Wuyun is a notorious gossip who can't keep secrets. In her heart, Yu Shanlai didn't want to tell her about his shameful affair with Xiao Ziwu, but she had no other choice at the moment.
She closed her eyes slightly, her face showing vigilance. After much deliberation, she made Xie Wuyun promise not to tell a fourth person about this matter.
Xie Wuyun held up three fingers to her forehead, eagerly pressing for an answer: "I swear, I will never let this slip out, so please tell me!"
Tianyun wasn't interested in hearing what she had to say next, but Xie Xiaoni was curious, so she could only accompany her.
But Yu Shanlai's next words made her indifferent attitude instantly turn sharp!
"I have no other requests, just stop stringing the Third Prince along and give me that Jinyun silk..."
She had barely begun to speak when Shangguan Tianyun's eyes were already filled with icy shards.
Under Shangguan Tianyun's oppressive gaze, Yu Shanlai's voice grew softer and softer, her confidence waning: "I...I will do everything in my power to help you become the Second Prince's concubine."
Why did her gaze suddenly become so terrifying, as if she wanted to devour me alive!
Yu Shanlai unconsciously swallowed.
In her mind, Shangguan Tianyun should be grateful and agree at this point, and then return to his residence that very night to deliver the Jinyun yarn.
After all, anyone with a brain would choose Xiao Ziyan over Xiao Ziwu.
Yu Shanlai's decision to abandon Xiao Ziyan and choose Xiao Ziwu was truly out of necessity.
Xiao Ziyan has no place for her in his heart, so it's futile for her to fight for him. She might as well go with the flow and let Shangguan Tianyun and Mu Yaozhi fight it out.
The best outcome is a fight to the death!
Tianyun's eyes were icy cold as he suppressed the anger surging in his heart. He spoke each word slowly and chillingly, sending a shiver down one's spine.
“Say it again.”
"I……!"
Yu Shanlai wanted to argue with her, but just then she caught a glimpse of the corner of the moon-white brocade robe.
It's Xiao Ziwu!
She swallowed the harsh words that were on her lips. She turned slightly to the side, adjusting her angle, and pretended not to see him.
Shangguan Tianyun had his back to him and didn't notice him behind him.
This is a perfect opportunity to give Shangguan Tianyun a good dressing down in front of Xiao Ziwu. This way, I can sow discord between the two of them and also show off my face in front of Xiao Ziwu—killing two birds with one stone.
Yu Shanlai was overjoyed!
She gently rubbed the violet pattern on the double-sided embroidered indigo handkerchief and said softly, "I have long admired the Third Prince and would like to ask Sister Tianyun to introduce me to him. If this upsets you, I apologize."
"Since my sister is already deeply in love with the Second Prince, why does she keep the Third Prince hanging on? I just want to say a word to the Third Prince, but she won't even let me?"
What men fear most is their wives being jealous and turning away beautiful women who come to their door!
Xiao Ziwu, a mere mortal, would be no exception. If he knew that Shangguan Tianyun was preventing him from getting close to her before they were even married, he would definitely be disgusted by her domineering and unreasonable behavior!
Yu Shanlai curled her lips smugly, circled behind her, calculated her position, and said in a voice barely audible to Tianyun, "Little sister, you're good at playing both sides, but be careful you don't end up with nothing."
The next second, Tianyun did as she wished, turned around and pushed her away!
"You're dreaming."
Present the Jinyun yarn with both hands?
Introduce her to Xiao Ziwu?
It's all a dream!
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