Lin was panting heavily, as if she had just walked through the gates of hell.
Only after Zheng Yu's figure completely disappeared did she tremble and stand up, leaning against the wall, her eyes filled with fear and resentment.
That little beast Zheng Yu! How dare he threaten her like that! But thinking of Zheng Yu's methods and his uncompromising attitude just now, she couldn't help but shudder.
No! This matter can't be left like this. Sun Sanlang is still waiting for her gold and silver treasures! She has to think of a way to satisfy both sides and change the plan in advance. She can't continue to be so passive.
【Zheng Yu, well done! This is exactly how you teach that old hag a lesson!】
[Judging from Lin's eyes, she clearly has no intention of stopping; there's bound to be more trouble to come.]
[I feel sorry for the male lead; he has so many messy things going on at home and he has to keep them from the old man.]
Lin turned around and returned to her courtyard, feeling uneasy.
As soon as I pushed open the door, I saw Zheng Yutang sitting in front of the dressing table, happily trying on several gorgeous dresses in front of the mirror.
"Mother, you're back!" Zheng Yutang turned around and saw Madam Lin, her face immediately lighting up with a bright smile. "You told me before that I should get closer to the young master. What do you think of this red ruqun? And this pale yellow one, which one is better?"
Lin glanced at it absentmindedly, her brows furrowed.
"Yutang, now is not the time to pick out clothes!" Seeing this, Yutang put down the clothes in her hands and looked at Lin Shi with a puzzled expression: "Mother, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so pale? What happened?"
Lin walked to the table, her thighs still trembling. She glanced outside before recounting her "chance encounter" with Zheng Yu at the back door.
The more she spoke, the more frightened she became, as if she had seen a demon. Then, Lin stammered, "Tell me, tell me, what... what will happen in the future?"
"That brat Zheng Yu is definitely targeting me. It'll be even harder for me to get out of here now. As for Sanlang, the money..."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Yutang's smile vanished instantly, a sinister glint flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
Zheng Yutang stepped forward and took Lin's wrist, gently comforting her: "Mother, don't panic. Although Zheng Yu is capable, he is currently preoccupied with that little slut He Yi, and with Master's illness, he may not be able to keep an eye on us all the time."
"Besides, it's just about the gambling den. We can just not go for now. I'll talk to Sanlang and tell him to wait a little longer."
After saying this, Zheng Yutang looked at her clothes, sat down next to her mother, and a calculating glint flashed in her eyes.
The shrewd Zheng Yutang changed the subject, "Speaking of which, Mother, have you forgotten what I told you before about the poetry competition being held at Lushui Pavilion tomorrow? The young master will be there too! This is the best opportunity for me to get closer to him!"
He added, "As long as we can win over Gu Minghe, our daughter will be well taken care of when she marries into the Marquis's mansion. Our lives will only get better and better!"
Zheng Yutang's plan was meticulously calculated, but unfortunately, Gu Minghe no longer had any regard for her.
[My heart aches for Gu Minghe; he's going to be targeted by this mother and daughter again.]
[Waiting for Zheng Yutang to be proven wrong; the villainous female supporting character is actually Gu Minghe's official love interest!]
Hearing Zheng Yutang's words, Madam Lin felt a little more at ease. Looking at her daughter's carefully dressed appearance, she nodded with satisfaction.
"Yes, Yutang, you're right. This is a major life event for you, so we naturally have to be careful. Your matter is the most important!"
After thinking for a moment, Madam Lin continued, "Young Master, you are of noble status and a favorite of the Emperor. You must seize this opportunity."
As expected, Madam Lin slowly strolled to the bedside, took out a pomegranate-colored skirt embroidered with red peonies, and held it up against Zheng Yutang.
"This is the best dress; wear it tomorrow!"
Following her mother's advice, Zheng Yutang immediately changed her clothes. A moment later, looking at her bright face in the mirror, a confident and sweet smile suddenly appeared on Zheng Yutang's lips.
Zheng Heyi is nothing more than a princess in name only. Why does she occupy the position of princess and receive such favor from Zheng Yu and Gu Minghe?
At this poetry competition, she was determined to show everyone who was truly worthy of Gu Minghe!
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, someone knocked on the gate of the princess's mansion.
He Yi tossed and turned all night, only managing to doze off in the early hours. She was still a little groggy when she was woken up. Just as she was about to ask Qing Ju to see who it was, she heard a familiar voice coming from outside the door.
"Little Princess, it's me."
He Yi was stunned for a moment, but she could tell who it was just from the voice.
Gu Minghe?!
What is he doing at the Princess's residence so early? He Yi knew Gu Minghe's personality; if she didn't get up early, Gu Minghe might come in later.
After tidying up, He Yi quickly got up and went to the front yard. There she saw Gu Minghe standing under the flower stand, looking at the flowers in the fence. The morning light shone on him, making Gu Minghe look handsome and peerless.
Gu Minghe's face was filled with an almost imperceptible urgency.
"Young Master Gu? Young Master Gu, what brings you here to see me so early?" He Yi asked directly, though she was actually quite puzzled.
Ever since her father fell ill, Gu Minghe had given her an old ginseng root, and the two hadn't seen each other since. Today, Gu Minghe's sudden appearance here left He Yi feeling completely bewildered.
When Gu Minghe saw her come out of the house and approach him, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"Heyi, there's a poetry competition at Lushui Pavilion today, hosted by a wealthy and influential family. I've attended every year. Come with me and have some fun."
Upon hearing this, He Yi immediately frowned and shook her head.
"No, I have no interest in poetry competitions, and I have other things to do today."
Just kidding, her mind is completely occupied with Zheng Yu and family matters right now, how could she possibly be interested in participating in some random poetry competition?!
[He Yi did a good job refusing! Stay away from Gu Minghe!]
Is Gu Minghe trying to develop a direct approach strategy?
Looking forward to the scenes between the villainous female supporting character and Gu Minghe!
Gu Minghe seemed to have anticipated He Yi's straightforward rejection. Instead of being angry, he stepped forward and looked intently at He Yi, his tone earnest, "He Yi, I know you may have thought that I approached you because of your status as a princess. That's right, that's what I thought at first. The position of princess is indeed extraordinary to me."
Upon hearing this, He Yi raised an eyebrow, her expression as if she had found a fly in her food.
Zheng Heyi was somewhat surprised that Gu Minghe would be so direct.
Seeing her strange expression, Gu Minghe continued, "But things are different now. I've realized that what I love about you isn't your status as a princess, but who you are!"
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