"No, no!" The girl hurriedly shook her head in denial. "Jianjia was just thinking that if Qin Yucheng died, the Qin family and the Li family would probably hate us to death. How could they obediently listen to His Highness?"
Jun Yan raised his eyes, his deep gaze sweeping indifferently over the girl, his voice cold, "My sister is very clever and quick-witted, she knows how to get this little thing into Qin Yucheng's mouth without anyone noticing."
After all, life-threatening matters are always much easier than matters of the heart.
Isn't that so?
Wei Jianjia stood there blankly, feeling as if she were being watched by a venomous snake, and dared not even make a sound.
Although I knew the Third Prince was eccentric and ruthless, I didn't know he was ruthless in this way.
His words clearly implied that regardless of whether the matter of the brocade pouch succeeded or failed, it was entirely Wei Jianjia's fault. Even if the Qin and Li families caused trouble in the future, they would come to her, and it would have nothing to do with Junyan and Consort Shu.
The Qin family has been noble and distinguished for generations, while the Li family is incredibly wealthy. She, a mere concubine's daughter from the Right Prime Minister's residence, could not bear the wrath of either family.
But if she doesn't obey, he won't just want Qin Yucheng's life, he'll want hers.
At that moment, she realized for the first time that trying to negotiate with a tiger was an extremely dangerous thing.
But she's already come this far, what way out does she have left? Even if she did, would the Third Prince and Consort Shu let her retreat...?
"Hahahaha... Just now you were saying that my sister was clever, but now you're confused again. What do you mean by fate? I was just joking with you."
Jun Yan watched as the girl's face grew paler and paler, then laughed and poked the small brocade pouch in her hand. "The dead are no match for the living. Qin Yucheng, this only son, hasn't even had a chance to prove himself yet. How could I bear to let him die like this?"
Don't worry, this little thing won't kill you, it'll just be a little tormented..."
The Qin residence, Tingnuan Pavilion.
When Qiu Shuang returned, she saw her young mistress sitting in the small garden playing the zither. Almost half an hour had passed, and the music was still playing, even more sorrowful and mournful than before.
She rubbed her legs, which were feeling weak from standing, and caught a glimpse of several butterflies hovering in the garden, which stirred her heart.
At yesterday's Hundred Flowers Banquet, ever since Su Hua used her painting to lure away the butterflies, her young mistress's behavior has been rather strange. Could it be that her young mistress is now trying to lure away the butterflies with her music?
Just then, the string snapped in two with a sharp crack. Before Qiu Shuang could react, a stream of blood spurted onto her face.
"Ouch...it hurts..."
"Miss, you're injured again!" Qiu Shuang didn't bother wiping the blood off her face and quickly ran into the house to get the wound medicine.
Upon seeing the numerous wounds, large and small, on the girl's fingertips, she couldn't help but feel heartbroken, her eyes welling up with tears. "Miss, why did you do this?"
No one in this world can truly attract butterflies by painting; Su Hua must have used unorthodox methods to do so.
It's not worth hurting yourself just to argue with a country girl...
Wei Jianjia, who had been lost in her own world, was startled by the voice, then overjoyed. "Yes, Su Hua, and Su Hua too! As long as I destroy Su Hua quickly, I won't need to harm him..."
Qiu Shuang paused in applying the medicine, looking at the girl in front of her with a puzzled expression. "Miss, what are you talking about? What do you mean by harming him? Who are you referring to..."
She felt as if her young mistress had gone completely mad while she was away.
"You don't need to worry about all that!" Wei Jianjia grabbed Qiu Shuang's hand, her beautiful eyes filled with madness. "How's it going with Su Hua's matter today? How long will it take to get a result?"
Qiu Shuang pursed her lips slightly, "Miss, don't worry. This morning, I went out and found a group of beggars in the city. I asked them to spread the word that Su Hua, though a peasant girl, is as beautiful as an immortal and has unparalleled talents."
These beggars are everywhere in Qingshui County.
It is believed that within just one day, Su Hua will become a household name throughout Qingshui County.
Moreover, I've also learned that the bandits of Daheishan Mountain are all highly skilled in martial arts, and ordinary yamen runners are no match for them, let alone a woman like Su Hua.
Once the news spreads, the bandit leader, who always has a penchant for beautiful women, will certainly not let this opportunity pass. I'm sure that within three days, Miss will have her wish fulfilled.
Upon hearing this, Wei Jianjia finally felt a little relieved. She had indeed been frightened by Jun Yan's words on the awning boat. Although Jun Yan said it was just a joke, she knew that he never joked with anyone.
The contents of the brocade pouch, even if they wouldn't kill, would certainly not be as simple as he described, merely causing some torment.
She didn't want to die, nor did she want to hurt Yu Cheng. If at first she only wanted to use him to live a different life from her aunt and the others, she later genuinely liked him.
Now, if she can destroy Su Hua within half a month, she won't have to be caught in a dilemma.
And she and Yucheng can continue on their original path.
Thinking of this, a dark glint appeared in the girl's delicate eyes. "Did you handle this matter cleanly?"
Qiu Shuang's smile widened, but her voice softened a bit, "Miss, you can rest assured about Qiu Shuang's work."
Today, I went to find those beggars myself. Before going, I even went to a clothing store and bought a set of coarse cloth clothes for a peasant girl. I even exchanged the money I gave the beggars for silver at a small stall.
Even if the Emperor himself came, he would never know that this matter had anything to do with the young lady.
"That's good." Wei Jianjia nodded.
A hint of regret flashed across her beautiful face. Su Hua, Su Hua, you've come to this point, it's not my fault. You can only blame Jun Yan and Consort Shu, they forced me into this situation.
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