Chapter 403: Love Rivals Meet

Zhao Shuoer pursed her lips slightly, frowned slightly, and a trace of puzzlement flashed in her eyes. In her eyes, Wen Yanya existed like a mystery, making people unpredictable.

She was really strange.

As for her gratitude, Zhao Shuoer knew it very well, it should be due to the accidental encounter in the Jinnan Palace.

However, recalling the situation at that time, Zhao Shuoer was a little amused.

In fact, if she knew Wen Yanya's identity at that time, she would probably not have this attitude. Zhao Shuoer has always been a straightforward person, clear about gratitude and resentment, and she will not be soft-hearted to those who make her unhappy. If she knew Wen Yanya's identity, she would probably let Zhao Zemo imprison her forever in the Jinnan Palace without hesitation, so that she would never be able to turn over.

However, Wen Yanya knew nothing about this. She simply thought that Zhao Shuoer was a good person and was grateful for her help. This innocent gratitude made Zhao Shuoer feel a little uncomfortable. She never thought that an unintentional action of hers would leave such a deep impression on Wen Yanya.

At this moment, the atmosphere between the two became a little subtle. The scene that Zhao Shuoer had originally imagined was very different from the actual situation now. She thought she would face Wen Yanya with a high attitude and let her know that the people of the Zhao family are not easy to mess with. However, the current situation made her feel a little embarrassed and uncomfortable.

Zhao Shuoer sighed softly, feeling a little helpless.

She took a deep breath and exhaled forcefully, regaining her innate pride and self-confidence.

Facing Wen Yanya, her rival in love, Zhao Shuoer was naturally full of vigilance and hostility. She knew that Wen Yanya would never be friends with her no matter what, so Zhao Shuoer felt that there was no need to speak to her in a nice tone. So

, Zhao Shuoer once again glared at Wen Yanya fiercely with her cold eyes. Her eyes were full of disdain and provocation, as if she wanted to pour out all her hostility.

"You don't have to pretend to be sympathetic." Zhao Shuo'er's voice was cold and sharp, like the cold wind in winter, piercing and sharp. "Don't you know about the rumors spreading in the capital now?"

Wen Yanya was startled by Zhao Shuo'er's words, and a trace of doubt appeared on her face. She asked tentatively.

"Which rumor are you talking about, Miss Zhao?"

Zhao Shuo'er looked at Wen Yanya's expression that pretended to be calm, and a surge of anger surged in his heart. She frowned and spoke in an even colder tone.

"Who else could it be that Qin Qixuan and I had an affair with?"

Wen Yanya nodded slightly, but her heart was surging. She didn't understand why Zhao Shuoer told her the rumors that she had spread, but her face remained calm and composed.

Zhao Shuoer looked at Wen Yanya's calm expression and was even more angry. She didn't understand why this woman could remain so calm and rational when facing her. Did she really not mind the rumors about her and Qin Qixuan?

"Don't you mind? People outside say that Qin Qixuan and I have an affair!" Zhao Shuoer's voice was full of anger and dissatisfaction.

Wen Yanya looked at Zhao Shuoer's angry face and felt helpless. She knew that Zhao Shuoer was angry, but she didn't intend to back down. She thought for a moment, knelt down, and said something else.

"I speak frankly. Princess, you are of noble status, but spreading such rumors will not benefit your reputation. Instead, it may cause you to fall into unnecessary disputes." Wen Yanya spoke softly, trying to convince others with reason.

However, before Wen Yanya finished her words, Princess Zhao Shuo'er interrupted her angrily like a lit firecracker.

"Wen Yanya, you are just a little servant. When is it your turn to comment on my affairs? Who do you think you are? How dare you interfere here?"

Princess Zhao Shuo'er's voice was sharp and piercing, as if it would pierce Wen Yanya's eardrums.

Wen Yanya was slightly startled, and then an inexplicable calm surged in her heart. She knew that Princess Zhao Shuoer was venting her emotions at the moment, and she was just an innocent target.

Wen Yanya silently closed her mouth and stopped talking, letting her vent.

Princess Zhao Shuoer looked at her silence, and the anger in her heart seemed to be even stronger. She sneered and mocked.

"You are smart. You can guess that I spread this rumor."

Wen Yanya raised her head, met Zhao Shuoer's provocative eyes, and said calmly.

"The princess is of noble status. Without your direct permission, who dares to spread this news that hurts your reputation?"

Princess Zhao Shuoer was choked speechless by her words. She stared at Wen Yanya with wide eyes, as if she wanted to see some flaws on her face. But Wen Yanya's expression remained the same, as calm as a lake without wind.

Zhao Shuoer's face gradually turned ugly. She obviously did not expect Wen Yanya to respond to her provocation so calmly. She took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and said bluntly.

"The reason why I dare to do this is that I want Qin Qixuan to marry me!"

She looked at Wen Yanya proudly, as if she wanted to see the look of loss and jealousy on her face. But Wen Yanya just smiled faintly.

Zhao Shuoer's face sank instantly, like the lake water in winter, cold and deep. She couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in her heart. This Wen Yanya, facing such an attack from her, could still remain so calm, as if it had nothing to do with her. This made her start to wonder, could it be that Wen Yanya's feelings for Qin Qixuan were not as deep as the outside world said?

However, Wen Yanya did not seem to notice Zhao Shuoer's inner turmoil, and her bright eyes were full of doubt and confusion. She frowned slightly, with a bit of doubt in her voice, and it could be seen that she was just curious, not deliberately provoking.

"Princess, there is something I don't understand." Wen Yanya opened her red lips lightly, her voice as gentle as jade, "Since you have the imperial edict in your hand, why don't you just let Qixuan marry you? In this way, wouldn't everyone be happy, and it would save a lot of unnecessary trouble."

That day, Qin Qixuan told them that Zhao Shuo'er had the imperial edict, so Wen Yanya knew very well in her heart that if Zhao Shuo'er wanted to marry Qin Qixuan, she could go directly to the emperor, but she had been using this very roundabout way.

Wen Yanya's words were like a huge rock thrown into the lake, stirring up layers of ripples.

However, Wen Yanya brought up the imperial edict out of her curiosity, and she didn't want to confront Zhao Shuo'er, but she didn't expect that Zhao Shuo'er would be speechless because of her words.