Chapter 148 Conspiracy
In this courtyard, no one understands the rules of survival in the Prince's mansion better than Hongtao. Xuan Yao has long been disliked by the Prince of Zhenbei without realizing it. Does Xuan Yao really think that she has gained the Prince's attention? The Prince's concubine died at Yutan Temple. He was just looking for a suitable withered bean sprout to warm his bed.
Xuan Yao hasn't even gotten into the prince's bed yet, but she dares to play mind games with Hong Tao.
Interesting. This concubine probably doesn't know how many girls die in the Prince's mansion every now and then, and what kind of commotion it causes!
In the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, human life is the least valuable thing. Although the servants are of lowly status, they live much longer than the prince's women.
Xuan Yao is quite the schemer; she wants to marry her off to the lame coachman, or perhaps become his concubine.
Red Peach's face alternated between pale and flushed. It took her a long time to recover. If it's a game of wits, let's see who has the last laugh!
"Sister Xuan, has that girl Lin been acting strangely lately?"
After the Xuan family father and daughter chatted for a while, He Xing finally found an opportunity to join the conversation.
He Xing didn't believe a word Xuan Yao said. Otherwise, given the Prince of Zhenbei's tastes, why would he not dote on the beautiful Lin Yuesha but instead take a liking to Xuan Yao's bland face? He must be blind.
He wasn't saying it, but Xuan Yao's face looked like she had lost her parents; she had a mournful expression and looked unlucky.
So, the marriage between the two families didn't go through, but that doesn't matter. If he wants to climb the social ladder, he has his own ways.
"Unusual? Could it be that you've taken a liking to her?"
Xuan Yao stared at He Xing, not understanding the meaning behind his words.
However, if we're talking about unusual behavior, Lin Yuesha does have a few exceptions. For example, she likes to wear makeup, and her makeup is extremely gaudy, just like the girls at Zuifenglou.
“Girls from humble families are not worldly-wise and may not even be able to afford rouge and face powder. But look at this, she has a makeup box and plays with it all day long.”
Xuan Yao pouted, but she wasn't so kind as to tell Lin Yuesha that dressing like that would make a woman seem frivolous and obviously not from a respectable family.
Is that really the case?
He Xing seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked, "What changes have occurred on your face? For example, do you look a few years older?"
"Yes, she looks about fifteen or sixteen."
Xuan Yao, confused, asked He Xing, "You're asking about that brat, are you also looking for revenge?"
He Xing nodded slowly, pondering whether or not to join forces with Xuan Yao.
In fact, as long as Lin Yuesha is presented to him, Xuan Yao's position will definitely be secure. However, He Xing cannot gain any advantage, so he is unwilling to do so. He cannot let others benefit for nothing.
However, Lin Yuesha was at the mansion, and he couldn't find an opportunity. It would be useless to inform the steward now.
After a brief moment of deliberation, He Xing offered Xuan Yao a suggestion: "I know a secret of the Prince of Zhenbei. If you can find a way to do it, you will surely gain the prince's favor."
After He Xing finished speaking, he gave Xuan Yao a deep look, "It all depends on whether you're willing or not."
"What?"
Xuan Yao's eyes flickered. He Xing's offer was very tempting, because she hadn't yet climbed into the prince's bed and her position was unstable.
Before the New Year, she had to find an opportunity to meet with the Prince of Zhenbei, otherwise she would be forgotten after the New Year.
At that time, if the Prince of Zhenbei returned to the palace and abandoned her in the small courtyard, Xuan Yao would be left to fend for herself. If there was an opportunity to please the Prince of Zhenbei, she certainly wouldn't miss it.
"Well..."
He Xing stroked his chin. As for the benefits, that would have to be discussed between the two of them.
"Tell me your request, and I will grant it."
Xuan Yao steeled her heart. A woman who isn't ruthless won't have a stable position. There was nothing she wouldn't risk.
"The prince likes young girls who haven't fully grown up. If you can get Lin Yuesha there, the prince will definitely remember your kindness."
He Xing's request was simple: he only needed to show his face in front of the Prince of Zhenbei at a specific time. He was still a scholar and did not meet the Prince of Zhenbei's standards.
"Are you kidding me!"
Xuan Yao sneered. If she gave Lin Yuesha to the prince, what if that little slut managed to latch onto the Prince of Zhenbei? Would she still have a good life then? This was like shooting herself in the foot!
“Sister Xuan, please let me finish what I have to say.”
He Xing emphasized that the Prince of Zhenbei only liked to abuse the young girls, not to pamper them. As long as one stayed in the Prince's mansion for a period of time, one should have heard rumors that someone from the mansion had been carried out again.
Therefore, Lin Yuesha could never compete with Xuan Yao for favor, because by then, she would have already been beaten to death.
"In this way, we can get revenge, and you can also gain the prince's favor—killing two birds with one stone."
He Xingxian made a throat-slitting gesture, then his eyes lit up as he looked at Xuan Yao, letting her decide for herself whether to do it or not. "Don't think I'm lying to you. It's not hard for you to find out information here. You can find someone to verify whether what I said is true or false."
"good."
Xuan Yao gritted her teeth. She would find a way to send Lin Yuesha to the Prince of Zhenbei. Anyway, it was annoying for this girl to be hanging around her. Using Hongtao, a maid, would be enough.
The group's secret plot inside the room was overheard by Red Peach.
"Miss, would you like some more tea?"
Red Peach heard everything she should and shouldn't have heard. She appeared at the door with a smile, her attitude as attentive as before.
"Red Hearts, bring it in."
Xuan Yao greeted them, then said to Hong Tao, "This is my older brother, whom I mentioned to you."
Xuanzhi nodded, a blush quickly spreading across Hongtao's face. She shyly covered her face and ran away. She wasn't shy; she was angry!
She wasn't the only one being schemed against; Lin Yuesha was also involved. No wonder Lin Yuesha always refused to wash up with her and refused to go to the hot springs—it turned out she knew about the prince's peculiar habits.
Hongtao truly admires this little girl. She's so young yet so shrewd, and most importantly, she's not malicious at all. It's truly rare.
Well, she hadn't done anything good in the household yet. Now that she knew Xuan Yao's plans, Hong Tao decided to tell Lin Yue Sha everything.
As darkness fell, Lin Yuesha finally freed herself from the tattered cloth and staggered back to the courtyard.
Hongliu's grueling training made her uncoordinated, and she felt like she was floating when she walked.
"You're back?"
Hongtao left hot water in the tea room and, seeing Lin Yuesha's expression, asked with a smile, "You're coming back later and later every day."
"Sister Red Heart, I didn't want to either."
Lin Yuesha wished she could just sit down on the ground. She floated for a while, then floated into the room, sat down in a chair, and couldn't get up.
In her eyes, Hong Liu was as terrifying as the Prince of Zhenbei. She was punished with a few slaps on the hand for slacking off today.
The pain is secondary; the main problem is the embarrassment!
Hongtao followed in and quickly stood beside Lin Yuesha, extending her hands forward.
"Just as I expected."
Hongtao looked at Lin Yuesha teasingly and nodded repeatedly.
Lin Yuesha: "..."
How come Red Peach can just start doing this without giving her any preparation? Is she going to expose herself again?
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