Shi Lan couldn't help but suspect that Zhang Wanyi and the Imperial Concubine were in cahoots. Since she knew how things were going, why didn't she stop it in advance?
Zhang Erniang's eyes were filled with bitterness as she said, "Do you think I didn't want to? By the time I dreamed of these things, it was already too late. I finally made it to the palace, only to find that things were beyond redemption."
After hearing her explanation, Shi Lan realized that she had voiced her thoughts, and Zhang Erniang's answer was indeed reasonable.
Now, like herself, her family is being tossed about by a raging storm, just waiting for the right moment to be overthrown.
Looking at the distressed Zhang Erniang, Shi Lan slowly said, "Let's cooperate."
Zhang Erniang suddenly looked up at her, "What did you say?"
Shi Lan braced her fingers on the table, leaned forward, and brought her pink face closer to her. "I said, let's cooperate and bring down Consort Wu and those unpredictable factors. Compared to Consort Wu, I would prefer my aunt to become Empress, and your aunt to sit in the position of Consort Xian or Consort Gui."
Zhang Erniang looked Shi Lan up and down carefully, as if she were getting to know this person for the first time.
Shi Lan smiled gently, her big eyes curving into beautiful crescent moons. "What? Are you scared? You'd rather pack your bags and crawl back to Fujian like a stray dog than fight me head-on."
Zhang Erniang's eyes widened suddenly, a ruthless glint in her eyes. "Who says I'm afraid to take a gamble?"
Shi Lan said, "Then make it and show it to me."
Zhang Erniang asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Shi Lan beckoned with her finger, and Zhang Erniang leaned closer.
Shi Lan shook the hair in her hand and said, "Just like I did, give me a strand of Wu Cai Ren's hair."
Zhang Erniang looked at her with surprise and suspicion.
Shi Lan smiled and said, "Remember, you must confirm that it is indeed her."
At the door, Madam Ruan deliberately called out, "Young Master."
Shi Lan snapped out of her daze, tucked her hair away, and gently patted her hand, saying, "My witchcraft is no joke."
Zhang Erniang trembled and instinctively tried to pull her fingers back.
Shi Lan was taken aback when she saw her like this, but quickly realized that she was afraid.
It's better to have fear than not to have fear; at least you know what to respect.
Shi Lan smiled, got up, and walked to the door. The curtain moved quickly, and Shi Yuan strode in.
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