When Guan Surong went over with her newly acquired poetry collection, Yin Yichen still had a pleasant expression on his face.
Guan Surong was quite pleased, believing Yin Yichen had already fallen for her. However, her expression remained unchanged as she addressed Yin Yichen, "Brother-in-law, Surong rarely comes here. Now, as I return to study the poems and songs in this book, there are a few passages I don't understand. I wonder if you have time to guide me. If you are willing, I would be very happy."
Yin Yichen smiled and said to Guan Surong, "You now live in the Prime Minister's Mansion and are a relative of Madam, so we are all family. If you need any guidance, I will naturally be able to give it to you when I have time. I just don't know which line of poetry you don't understand right now?"
Guan Surong smiled faintly after hearing this and said, "I'm looking at a poem in this collection, 'Spring River Moon Night' by Zhang Ruoxu, and there's only one line I don't understand: 'At this moment, we see each other but cannot hear each other, I wish the moonlight could shine upon you.' What do you think this line means, brother-in-law?"
After hearing this poem, Yin Yichen smiled at Guan Surong and said, "I didn't expect my cousin to read this poem. It really surprised me. This poem is about unrequited love. If we can't be together, it's good to look at the moon in the sky together."
"That's natural. I'm at the prime of my life now. Although my love life hasn't been smooth, I still have hope for a man in this world. I don't believe that all the good men in this world are dead. Even if I haven't met a good man, I don't believe that there are no good people in this world." Guan Surong said, looking at Yin Yichen with seductive eyes, wishing she could fall into Yin Yichen's arms. "If I have someone I like, I only hope that he likes me too, so I won't let him down. Don't be like the one in this poem."
Yin Yichen calmly moved away and said slowly, "My wife is pregnant right now, and I have nothing to do on weekdays. It's just that my wife often comes to this study. When I have nothing to do, I like to sit in the south courtyard and drink tea. If my cousin has nothing to do, you can also go to the south courtyard and sit with me to enjoy the tea sent from the south."
Guan Surong was overjoyed upon hearing this. She couldn't think of anything else but Yin Yichen. If she could gain his favor, she would be the prime minister's concubine in the future. It wouldn't be difficult to compete for Song Wanning's position as housekeeper. Her best days were still to come.
After a while, Yin Yichen said to Guan Surong, "I have official business to attend to, so I won't chat with you for now."
"Okay, since my cousin-in-law is busy, I will go down first. We can drink tea and talk about poetry and songs together later." Yin Yichen's face was so calm that it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry, but Guan Surong was extremely happy in her heart.
Not long after, Guan Surong came out of Yin Yichen's yard and returned to her own yard.
Clinique had been waiting by the side since early morning. Seeing Guan Surong's smiling face, she also said in a daze, "What happened to the girl that made her so happy?"
"What else could it be? Of course I get along well with the Prime Minister." Guan Surong felt quite proud as she picked up a teacup from the table and poured herself a cup of tea. "I didn't even have such good treatment in the mansion before. This shows that the wealth of the Prime Minister's Mansion is beyond my imagination. I just wait for the day when I marry the Prime Minister, and then I will naturally enjoy endless wealth and glory."
Clinique echoed from the side, "That's right, girl."
"Clinique, go help me keep an eye on the Prime Minister. If he goes to the south courtyard, send someone to tell me immediately. I will naturally go and show off my elegance to the Prime Minister. Whether I can succeed or not depends on my thoughts."
"Miss, that's what you said. I'll do it right away."
Clinique was about to leave when Guan Surong stopped her. "You just need to help me find out when the Prime Minister goes to the south courtyard, and then find out the furnishings in the south courtyard. I have my own plans for the rest, just let me know. I want to give him a surprise."
"I understand, girl."
Clinique was enthusiastic and soon found out everything about the Prime Minister's comings and goings. "Miss, the Prime Minister goes to the south courtyard for an hour almost every afternoon, and the time is fixed. This way, it will be easier for you to prepare."
Guan Surong was delighted to hear this. If she could prepare in advance, she didn't believe Yin Yichen wouldn't take the bait. "Go and find that beautiful dress in my suitcase. I'll wash up early tomorrow morning and go to the south courtyard to wait for the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister can come, I'm pretty sure I can have something with him. After all, the Prime Minister is so handsome and elegant, much taller than Yan Yuzhi from the Yan Mansion."
Guan Surong had always had feelings for Yin Yichen, but unfortunately Yin Yichen was indifferent to her. Now she finally found an opportunity. She could live in the Prime Minister's Mansion and take advantage of the moment when Song Wanning was pregnant.
Guan Surong began dressing up early the next morning, wearing a thin gauze skirt underneath her clothes, which made people imagine a lot. Her dress really attracted people's attention, as she was really beautiful.
Guan Surong arrived at the south courtyard and went into the wing room of the south courtyard. She opened the door and found the big bed at the end.
The bed was simply furnished, but Guan Surong was eager to see what was going on. She immediately sat down in the courtyard and began to wait. Fortunately, her efforts paid off, and after half an incense stick of time, she finally saw Yin Yichen.
As soon as Yin Yichen entered the room, he saw Guan Surong. She was dressed so coquettishly today that anyone could see her at a glance. Yin Yichen's eyes darkened and he said to Guan Surong, "Cousin, you came early today. I didn't expect to meet you here."
"What are you talking about, cousin? I came here just to talk to my cousin. I'm naturally happy to see my cousin."
"Brother-in-law." Guan Surong smiled brightly and moved closer to Yin Yichen. She raised her eyes, looked at Yin Yichen eagerly, and said slowly, "Brother-in-law, the Prime Minister's Mansion doesn't even have a concubine now. I wonder how you usually deal with it... If you need anything, I can help you..."
Guan Surong's words were quite profound, and how could Yin Yichen not hear it?
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