Even when Jiang Yinjin was gagged and carried to the vicinity of Mingyue Courtyard, she still didn't understand what was going on—Shen Shi actually... asked her to seduce Prince Qin?
Why was she asked to seduce the King of Qin? What benefit would it bring to the Shen family if she did?
Furthermore, how could Shen be so confident that she could seduce the King of Qin? That's the King of Qin, after all.
But the main thing is, looking at Shen's confident expression, it doesn't seem like she's joking, as if she has complete confidence in her!
She thought that having been reborn, she had seen the wickedness of the world and understood people's hearts, but this Shen family member kept breaking through her bottom line of understanding, leaving her shocked and confused.
Upon reaching the east wall of Mingyue Courtyard, Chen Mianmian untied Jiang Yinjin, who was bound like a dumpling, from her shoulder—actually, it wouldn't have been a problem if she hadn't bound her. According to the original plot, even if she hadn't kidnapped her, Jiang Yinjin would have found an opportunity to get close to the Prince of Qin.
But it's better to be safe than sorry!
The plot has already fallen apart like this, who knows if the female lead has also fallen apart? Maybe she's seen through the illusions of the world and doesn't want to get married anytime soon?
Whether the female protagonist is happy or not is not important to her; what she cares about is going home!
So even if the female lead has a very low rejection rate, she has to nip this possibility in the bud! She has to bring the female lead here, even if it means kidnapping her!
...Although she also felt that suddenly putting two strangers together would most likely not spark any instant chemistry, she had no other choice; it was urgent! Besides, she believed in the male lead's halo, and she also believed in the female lead's halo!
Putting Jiang Yinjin on the ground, fearing she might escape, Chen Mianmian didn't untie the ropes binding her. Instead, she quickly tidied her clothes and hair, then took out a paper package from her bosom.
Jiang Yinjin watched coldly as the woman opened the paper package. She guessed that the package must contain drugs to control her emotions.
Who would have thought...
The paper package was opened, and it turned out to be lip balm.
Chen Mianmian held up the lip balm and said, "Here, take a bite and touch up your makeup."
"..." Jiang Yinjin.
Chen Mianmian fiddled with the woman's hair a few more times, quickly checking it. "Very good, very beautiful, I'll definitely catch her easily! I've untied you, don't run away, you can't outrun me, and you can't beat me, you'd better behave yourself."
"..." Jiang Yinjin.
Jiang Yinjin certainly wouldn't run away. She was just looking for an opportunity to get close to the Prince of Qin. If Shen could really send her to the Prince of Qin, she should really thank Shen.
Chen Mianmian was so anxious that her forehead was covered in fine sweat. "Wait a minute, don't move, I'll go take a look."
After all, she didn't know if Xiang Ning had hooked up with anyone; in fact, it would be normal if she hadn't.
"..." Jiang Yinjin.
Chen Mianmian lifted her skirt and ran to the west side, only to be surprised to see—the King of Qin had arrived! He hadn't brought any other servants! Only the King of Qin himself! He was sitting on a stone bench, listening to Xiang Ning play the zither!
Shen Mianmian really wanted to rush over, hug Xiang Ning, and give her a big kiss. Taking Xiang Ning as her apprentice was her good fortune!
Not daring to delay, and fearing that Jiang Yinjin would run away, she hurriedly ran back.
Seeing that Jiang Yinjin was still in the same place, he breathed a sigh of relief, grabbed Jiang Yinjin's hand, and pulled her to the west.
When they reached the open space on the west side, Chen Mianmian was exhausted and covered in sweat, but she was happy despite her exhaustion, as if she could see the door to her home had already opened.
The King of Qin turned his head and looked coldly at the two women who had rushed over.
Shen Mianmian took a deep breath to calm herself. [It's here! It's here! The plot is finally on track! I'm so touched! Can I finally go home?]
Upon hearing the woman's thoughts, the King of Qin confirmed her identity as a Gu poison user. When he looked at her face, his pupils widened slightly—she was indeed a rare beauty.
He boasted that he had seen many beautiful women. At first, he would take a few extra glances, but after seeing so many, he got used to it. In addition, he had no interest in matters of men and women, so no matter how beautiful a woman was, he couldn't be bothered to look at her much longer.
But this Gu Zi's appearance was worth taking a second look at.
But what does "the plot is finally on track" mean? Going home? What does "on track" have to do with going home?
It can be said that the King of Qin's curiosity was unusually piqued.
Jiang Yinjin tensed up, feeling the man's menacing aura that made her breathing erratic.
She stole a glance at Madam Shen, only to see that Madam Shen looked relieved, as if she had not been affected at all by the King of Qin's pressure.
Shen Mianmian tugged at Jiang Yinjin, then said to the King of Qin, "This humble woman greets Your Highness, and may I introduce you to this gentleman..."
[Wait, the female lead is still married! Won't the male lead keep his distance? What should we do? Introduce her as Miss Jiang? But the King of Qin will find out her true identity sooner or later!]
The King of Qin listened quietly, analyzing Gu Zi's thoughts—was he the male lead? Was this woman the female lead? The male and female leads…could they be a couple? And Gu Zi's mission was to bring the male and female leads together so that Gu Zi could "go home"?
Just as Shen Mianmian was at her wit's end, Jiang Yinjin curtsied and greeted him, "Your Highness, I am the wife of the young master Bai of the Marquis of Anning. My father is Jiang Hongji, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and my elder brother works in the Censorate and is named Jiang Shenyan."
The King of Qin understood. "You are Imperial Censor Jiang's sister? I have heard of you."
Shen Mianmian gave the female lead a resentful look, [Ugh! Why did you have to be so quick to speak? If he finds out you're a married woman... never mind, I'll think of something.]
Thinking of this, Chen Mianmian also curtsied and greeted, "This humble woman greets Your Highness Prince Qin. This humble woman is the concubine of the heir of the Marquis of Anning's mansion."
The King of Qin nodded.
Chen Mianmian glanced at Liu Xiangning, who was still trembling in the corner clutching the zither, and a thought suddenly struck her. "Does Your Highness like the zither?"
The King of Qin had never liked music, but he "liked it."
"..." Jiang Yinjin.
Chen Mianmian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "Our young mistress is the best zither player in the capital. If Your Highness doesn't mind, would you allow her to play a piece for you?"
The King of Qin said, "Yes."
"..." Jiang Yinjin—Why is the King of Qin acting so... strangely today?
[Thank goodness! Great! I'll think of a way to fool the male lead while the female lead is playing the piano.]
Then, Jiang Yinjin came to Liu Xiangning's side and took the zither from her hands, only to find that the zither was covered in cold sweat.
After handing the zither to the young mistress, Liu Xiangning quickly ran behind her master and whispered, "Master, may I... leave first? The front courtyard might... need more manpower."
She was so scared, she wanted to run away!
Chen Mianmian said, "No, you have to stay here with me."
Liu Xiangning—cries.
In fact, Jiang Yinjin was still in a daze. Fortunately, Shen asked her to play the zither, so she could think of a solution while playing.
Then, Jiang Yinjin began to play the piano.
Shen Mianmian carefully observed the King of Qin's expression and whispered, "The young mistress is a pitiful person. Because of me, the young mistress's marriage with the prince is only in name."
[...How awkward! But besides saying it like that, I can't think of any other way to subtly tell him that our heroine is still a virgin. In ancient times, in those feudal times, wasn't that what mattered most?]
[Phew! Thank goodness, the King of Qin didn't show any resistance. Thank goodness!]
At this moment, the King of Qin, who was "appreciating" the music, suddenly turned his head and stared at Chen Mianmian with a scrutinizing gaze like that of a hawk. "Aren't you afraid of me?"
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