Chapter 109 But Then Again
Jiang Huaijin replied that they would meet at the same time and place.
At midnight, the third private house behind Zhangji Carpenter Shop in the west of the city.
Shangguan Jue and Jiang Huaijin sat face to face.
"After tomorrow, my sister's Heart Gu will have been fed with my heart blood for forty-nine days. Please, Crown Prince, help me get Prince Rui out so we can administer the Gu."
"To avoid further complications, both sides should proceed according to the agreement as soon as possible and achieve a win-win situation."
Jiang Huaijin and Shangguan Jue now have the same idea: they both want to quickly infect Prince Rui with the Love Poison so as to separate Prince Rui and his wife, and then take Su Yuyan for themselves.
"Okay, I'll go to Prince Rui's mansion to meet him after the morning court tomorrow."
"It's just that Prince Rui is proud and arrogant, and he will most likely not keep the appointment, so we can only try to break through with Princess Rui."
Shangguan Jue asked.
"How do I break through Princess Rui?"
Jiang Huaijin answered.
“Throw money.”
"Based on my two experiences, it costs money to associate with her, and it costs a lot of money. I took the initiative to contact Su Yuyan twice, and spent a total of 13,000 taels."
"Since we are in a cooperative relationship, then when the time comes, you and I will each bear half of the cost of inviting them to the appointment."
Shangguan Jue thought that he was just spending money on the person he loved, so he didn't hesitate.
"good."
"Give her a bit more money at the beginning. If she refuses to go on a date, you can raise the price. After all, it's much easier and safer to get the couple to come on their own initiative than to rack your brains to send someone to sneak into Prince Rui's mansion and put a curse on him."
Jiang Huaijin nodded slightly.
"Just as I thought."
"One more thing. Princess Rui is very vindictive. Her second brother once protected Su Yao, the fake daughter of the general's mansion, and she has never forgiven him. I also heard that every time she returns to her parents' home, her second brother is locked in his own yard. Although it was your sister who was beaten and scolded a few days ago, she was the one who provoked Princess Rui first every time. So when you go back, you'd better persuade your sister to bow her head and admit her mistake to her one day."
"This way, I'll have an extra bargaining chip when I go to Prince Rui's Mansion to meet them the day after tomorrow."
"If neither money nor apologies can convince Princess Rui, then we'll have to think of other ways."
Shangguan Jue, who had dealt with Su Yuyan several times, also knew a little about her temper.
"Okay, if they are willing to keep the appointment the day after tomorrow, I will let my sister apologize to Su Yuyan in person."
After the deal was settled, the two left one after another.
After returning to the post station, Shangguan Jue knocked on Shangguan Rao's door.
"Raorao, are you asleep?"
Shangguan Rao put on his coat and sat down at the table.
"Brother, please come in."
After entering the room, Shangguan Jue told Shangguan Rao everything he had just discussed with Jiang Huaijin.
Shangguan Rao slammed the table and stood up after hearing this.
"Royal brother, are you okay?! That Su Yuyan not only slapped me but also called me a loser in public! Now she wants me to apologize to her?!"
Shangguan Jue was calm.
"Having them take the initiative to attend the appointment is the most advantageous and fastest way for us. You know that Prince Rui always has a cold and aloof demeanor, so the only way to break through is through Princess Rui."
"Our people definitely won't be able to sneak into Prince Rui's mansion. If Jiang Huaijin can't get him and his wife together, we'll have to spend countless efforts and time asking Jiang Huaijin to repeatedly try to get close to Prince Rui and put a curse on him. Do you have the time and energy to wait for an opportunity in Dafeng?"
Shangguan Rao, who was used to being arrogant and domineering, had tears in his eyes.
"Don't think I don't know that my royal brother really wants the Prince Rui and his wife to attend the appointment. It's also because you want to meet the Princess Rui!"
"Royal brother, you actually made me suffer this humiliation just for Su Yuyan!"
Seeing her crying with tears in her eyes, Shangguan Jue spoke earnestly.
"The ultimate goal of Jiang Huaijin and I spending money to set up this scheme is to make you cast a curse on Prince Rui. If you are determined not to bow your head and apologize, your brother will not force you."
"It's winter now, and we must return home before the end of the year. If you can wait, we can make long-term plans next year."
Shangguan Rao's eyelashes were filled with tears, and tears rolled down from her eyes in an instant.
"I've come all the way to Dafeng, so how can I return empty-handed? Besides, I don't understand witchcraft, so who knows how to carefully nurture this Tongxin Gu if I don't plant it in a person's body!"
"The longer this matter is delayed, the greater the risk! And I don't want to make this trip again next year! The journey is long, and the jolting carriage is making me want to vomit! As long as Su Yuyan is willing to bring Prince Rui to the appointment the day after tomorrow, I will apologize to her!"
Two days later, Jiang Hanyu rushed back to the mansion as usual after the morning court session.
Returning to the bedroom, he walked straight to the desk.
He placed a large bunch of freshly picked red and white plum blossoms into a pure white octagonal vase. He pinched the branches with his fingertips and carefully trimmed them, removing the unnecessary branches and leaving only the most beautiful clusters.
After trimming her hair, Jiang Hanyu carefully placed the octagonal bottle on her dressing table.
"Your Majesty."
"I am here."
"Is Yuyan awake?"
Su Yuyan opened her sleepy eyes on the couch.
"What a nice smell! Did the prince pick some plum blossoms?"
His voice was low and mellow, brushing away the remaining snow from his shoulders.
"It's snowing today, and the plum blossoms in the palace's back garden are in full bloom. I thought I'd pick a few branches to please you."
"Do you like it?"
Su Yuyan sat up.
She looked at his black cloak, which was still stained with a few unmelted snow seeds, and then at the large and beautifully trimmed bunch of plum blossoms on the dressing table.
"I like it very much."
He looked at her, his eyes as soft as spring water.
"If you like, I would be happy to pick all the plum blossoms in the back garden for you."
"Your Majesty, please come and sit down."
Afraid that the cold air on his body would chill her, Jiang Hanyu took off his black cloak and went into the inner room.
"Wait a moment, Yuyan. I'll change into my home clothes and come right over."
After changing his clothes, Jiang Hanyu sat down on the couch.
Su Yuyan stared at his hands intently, looking at his fingertips that were slightly red from being frozen from picking plum blossoms, and she scolded him.
"Fool."
As soon as she finished speaking, she was about to hold his hand.
Jiang Hanyu quickly put his hands behind his back.
"Don't touch it, it's cold and will freeze you."
"The fire in the bedroom is burning brightly. It will be fine soon."
Seeing the snow on his brow and the smile in his eyes, Su Yuyan was deeply touched.
"Will the prince continue to love me with all his heart for ten years?"
Jiang Hanyu met her eyes, his expression as focused as if he was treating a treasure.
"meeting."
At the same time, Xiu'er knocked on the door lightly.
"Your Highness, Princess, the doorman came to report that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to see you and is waiting in the reception room."
There was a small flame of excitement flickering in Su Yuyan's beautiful eyes.
"Ah, the Crown Prince is most likely here to act as a middleman to arrange a meeting between the Prince and Shangguan Jue."
"They're finally moving on."
Seeing that she was in a playful mood, Jiang Hanyu chuckled helplessly.
"If Yuyan hadn't wanted to do this, I wouldn't have even bothered to go through this with them."
Su Yuyan's eyebrows were curved.
"For them, if this plan fails, they will come up with another one. Moreover, with Jiang Huaijin as their driving force, they will definitely find a way to put the Gu into the prince's body."
"Instead of being constantly annoyed by them, it's better to counter their moves and play them in the palm of your hand."
"Besides, this awful idea of mine is both wicked and irritating, but also hilarious. Your Highness, please play with me and them~"
Jiang Hanyu's tone was gentle.
"I'll do whatever Yuyan says. I'll hit wherever Yuyan points."
After washing and dressing up, Su Yuyan pointed her slender jade hand at the octagonal bottle on the dressing table.
"I like plum blossoms very much, and I also want to wear the plum blossoms that the prince picked for me."
Jiang Hanyu walked towards the dressing table after hearing this.
Picking a red plum blossom, he brushed his fingertips across her temples and pinned a half-opened red plum blossom in her hair.
"Yuyan's overly beautiful face truly makes everything in the world pale in comparison."
"I want to trap Yuyan in the mansion and not let any man look at her, but unfortunately I can't."
Hearing that he didn't want Jiang Huaijin to meet her, Su Yuyan hooked her arms around his neck and covered his lips.
Her soft little tongue hooked around his and invited him to dance with her. His breathing became disordered for a moment. He clasped the back of her head with his big hands, asking her to come closer, closer.
Feeling his love and possessiveness, she clung to him.
Before they knew it, all the sourness and jealousy melted away in the passionate kiss between the two of them.
Their lips parted, and Su Yuyan, feeling a little short of breath, lay on his shoulder.
"Your Highness is the most handsome man I have ever seen in my two lifetimes. Jiang Huaijin is a far cry from yours in both appearance and character."
Jiang Hanyu was immediately pleased by these words.
It's so easy to coax.
"Let's go."
Stepping into the reception room, Jiang Hanyu's voice was as cold as black ice.
"Why did the prince seek me out?"
Jiang Huaijin went straight to the point.
"A few days ago, Princess Rui called Shangguan Rao a slap and publicly insulted her as a waste, which really damaged the peace between the two countries. Their Yuheng Kingdom is already warlike, and after suffering such humiliation in Dafeng, they have even more reason to provoke war."
"Although the premise is that Shangguan Rao was at fault first, she is backed by the Yuheng Kingdom after all. If a war breaks out, the people will suffer. That's why I'm here to act as a peacemaker."
"How about this, I'll host a banquet at Qiongyanfang at twilight hour tomorrow. I'll invite Shangguan Jue and Shangguan Rao along, and we can drink and put aside our past grievances."
Jiang Hanyu's eyes were cold.
"My princess never takes the initiative to stir up trouble. Since Shangguan Rao is the one who always initiates the provocation, then she deserves all the beatings and scoldings she gets. Therefore, my princess and I will not be attending the banquet."
After he finished speaking, Su Yuyan began to talk about her script.
"Shangguan Rao can handle being beaten and scolded based on his own abilities, so why should I go and have a drink with them to iron out our differences? You like kneeling, but I don't!"
After she finished speaking, she took Jiang Hanyu's hand and was about to walk out.
Jiang Huaijin, knowing Jiang Hanyu's personality, had already expected that he would refuse.
Jiang Huaijin also knew that if he didn't take the money, Su Yuyan would definitely not give in.
"Princess Rui, please stay."
"Shangguan Rao was wrong for using dirty tricks on you during the race and for slandering you as an evil creature after you lost. So I will persuade her to apologize to you."
"Also, would you mind paying you another 10,000 taels of silver?"
Hearing this, Su Yuyan sneered in her heart.
The arrogant Shangguan Rao was willing to apologize to me after being humiliated by me like this?
You guys are really willing to do anything to achieve your goals!
"No! If I hadn't ridden well enough and fallen off a galloping horse on the day of the race, I'd be at the funeral today."
Jiang Huaijin raised the price.
"Princess Rui, the smoke of war is everywhere, and countless people will be destroyed. If two countries maintain peace, it is the people who benefit. As the crown prince of a country, I should work hard for world peace. So, I will increase the price and give you 30,000 taels."
Su Yuyan refused.
"No. I didn't provoke any of you. What does the deterioration of relations between the two countries have to do with me?"
Jiang Huaijin endured the pain.
"I'll give you fifty thousand taels. Please, for the sake of our bilateral relations, bear with the discomfort and go through with it."
Seeing that the prices were about the same, Su Yuyan changed the subject.
"But then again, one shouldn't be too stubborn. As a princess, I should at least consider the relationship between the two countries."
"Tomorrow at twilight hour, Prince Rui and I will attend a banquet at Qiongyanfang."
Jiang Huaijin: “......!”
I knew I couldn’t get anything done with you without money!
After Jiang Huaijin left, Su Yuyan looked at Jiang Hanyu.
"I asked the prince to help me find a man a few days ago. Has the prince found one that meets the requirements?"
Jiang Hanyu nodded slightly.
"Yuyan can trust me to do my job. I'm old, disabled, and have no family."
"I'll send Ling Feng to pick him up right away."
A quarter of an hour later, a lame man in his sixties knelt down and shouted.
"This old servant pays homage to His Royal Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui."
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