But I was surprised.
It turns out that Bai Mengying was the one who scratched Miss's face back then. It seems that you really can't judge a book by its cover!
However, seeing that the young master had come to his senses and was willing to marry the young mistress, he felt a surge of joy in his heart.
He always felt particularly at ease with the presence of the young mistress in the Marquis's mansion.
As for his daughter, she's really not someone you can like!
On the other side, after hearing Bai Mengying's plan, Ye Zerui's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.
"I knew it. My dear cousin is as stupid as a pig and will definitely ruin things."
"That Consort Li is old and faded. The reason why the Emperor still remembers her is only because she has her third brother, a prince, by her side. She is not a threat."
"How about replacing her with the newly arrived Consort Zhang? Her father, General Huai De, once served in the Xuanwu Army, and he must have some connection with my elder brother. It would be more natural for my elder brother to visit his old friend's daughter when he returns to the capital, wouldn't it?"
Hearing Ye Zerui's words, Bai Mengying broke out in a cold sweat.
Her original plan was to drug Ye Zeyu and Li Fei, so that the two would have an affair in secret, thus eliminating them in one fell swoop, but she did not consider the rationality of the plan.
Consort Li is indeed old and her beauty has faded. She doesn't usually have any interaction with Ye Zeyu, so it doesn't make sense for the two of them to suddenly get together.
But if it were Zhang Cairen instead, it would make much more sense.
Fortunately, Ye Zerui is her cousin; otherwise, if she had been entangled by such a venomous snake, she probably wouldn't have been able to die a quick death.
“My cousin is very thoughtful. I will make the arrangements after I enter the palace.”
"You don't need to make the arrangements. Someone will take care of it for you. You can also check if that person has any ulterior motives." Ye Zerui said, pouring Bai Mengying another cup of tea.
Bai Mengying carefully took it. Although Ye Zerui didn't make any other moves this time, she burned herself because her hands were shaking.
"hiss!"
Seeing this, Ye Zerui's eyes flashed with disdain. "Cousin is so clumsy. She shouldn't do things on her own in the future, lest she make things worse for her cousin!"
Today, the spy he sent to keep an eye on Su Muxi saw the whole thing clearly. He originally thought that it was arranged by that old fox Qiao Xiuyuan, but he never expected that it was his good cousin.
Dissatisfied with the Emperor's bestowed marriage, he instigated his wife to cause trouble. If this accusation were pinned on He Xing, the matter could be serious or minor.
Given Qiao Xiuyuan's abilities, he'll likely give He Xing a hard time.
Qiao Xiuyuan was able to openly betray his master for fame and fortune back then. Although he has now sided with the Empress Dowager, we must be wary of such a two-time traitor.
He Xing was a trusted confidant whom he had cultivated over the years, and he was just one step away from replacing Qiao Xiuyuan and taking the position of Minister of War.
But now it's all been ruined by that idiot Bai Mengying.
If Bai Mengying weren't his cousin, she would definitely be a corpse by now!
Sensing the coldness in Ye Zerui's gaze, Bai Mengying shivered involuntarily. After hesitating for a moment, she cautiously asked, "Cousin, has the Li family gotten into some trouble?"
Ye Zerui recounted the events in general terms, wanting Bai Mengying to understand where she had gone wrong.
"To deal with an ugly woman with no power or influence, you actually went to such lengths? If you wanted to ruin her reputation, there are hundreds or even thousands of beggars outside the city. After the matter is over, even if you kill all those beggars, no one will hold you accountable. But why did you think of using the Li family?!"
Bai Mengying murmured somewhat aggrievedly, "I was just thinking of helping my cousin out..."
"Ha! What a convenient way to share the burden! You should be grateful you're my cousin, otherwise I'd send you to experience what it's like to be a beggar!"
As he spoke, he grabbed Bai Mengying's chin with his large hand, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze.
Only after seeing the terror in Bai Mengying's eyes did Ye Zerui stop, satisfied.
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