In the stillness of the night, the dappled shadows of trees on the dimly lit path resembled the shadows of monsters, sending chills down one's spine.
Wearing a cloak and a veil, Yun Xiyue walked along the path, trembling with fear, constantly cursing Yun Qingran.
"That little bitch Yun Qingran, if it weren't for her, I would still be the most famous noble lady in the capital, supported by other noble ladies and admired by young men."
"That little bitch, it's all her fault that she ruined my reputation."
“If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have suffered like this.”
...
Yun Xiyue kept grumbling, and Ranran behind her was tired of hearing it, but she still had to chime in when necessary.
"That's right, our young lady is both beautiful and talented, the most beautiful woman in Beiyin. How can that bitch Yun Qingran compare to her?"
"She must know sorcery." Yun Xiyue couldn't understand how Yun Qingran, who used to be ugly and stupid, could suddenly become so strong that she could beat her without any chance to fight back.
"She's just a vixen, isn't she?" Ranran chimed in with her insults.
As they continued grumbling, they arrived at their destination. Ranran let go of Yunxiyue's hand and went to open the door.
After opening the door, the master and servant quickly went inside, then closed the door and followed the stone path in the courtyard to the house.
"It's been a few days, Master Xuanling has recovered quite well." Yun Xiyue looked at Xuanling, who was meditating with one hand forming a hand seal. They had come to Xuanling for help again.
"Miss Yun, you must have something to ask for so late," Xuanling asked without opening her eyes.
He has always been very proud. In his opinion, Yun Xiyue is a little clever, but that's all she is. She's not worthy of his respect.
"I want a poison, a poison that kills instantly upon contact with blood." Yun Xiyue's eyes were filled with malice.
I heard that Princess Zhaohua and that vile woman Yun Qingran went out together today and even made plans to continue tomorrow. I'm going to find a chance to poison Princess Zhaohua and kill her. Then Yun Qingran will be unable to clear her name no matter what.
"To deal with Yun Qingran?" Xuanling asked.
"Mmm." Yun Xiyue nodded heavily. Aside from that little bitch Yun Qingran, who else would make her go to such lengths?
"I'm afraid that won't work." Xuanling shook her head.
"Why?" Yun Xiyue said angrily, "Don't forget who saved you."
A murderous glint flashed in Xuanling's eyes; he hated being treated like this the most.
“Because Yun Qingran’s medical skills are superb. She can find a cure for the plague, so a mere poisoning is nothing to her.” Xuan Ling lowered his eyes to hide his impatience.
"That vixen!" Yun Xiyue gritted her teeth in anger when she heard even Xuanling praise her medical skills.
"Are you going to poison her?" Xuanling asked Yunxiyue.
"No, I'm going to poison Princess Zhaohua of Western Yan. Princess Zhaohua was poisoned while she was with her, so she can't escape blame either," Yun Xiyue said.
The whole world knows that the Yan Emperor dotes on Princess Zhaohua. If anything happens to Princess Zhaohua, the Yan Emperor will definitely kill that bitch Yun Qingran.
"I do have a method that's even more interesting than poisoning," Xuanling said with a sinister smile.
"Oh, Master Xuanling, please tell me about it." Yun Xiyue asked Master Xuanling with great interest.
"Come closer." Xuanling beckoned to Yun Xiyue.
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiyue laughed heartily, "Master Xuanling has a brilliant move."
Xuanling handed a small jar to Yun Xiyue and waved his hand, saying, "Go on, and don't come looking for me unless it's important. It wouldn't be good if the Northern Cold King's people noticed."
"Don't worry, Daoist Xuanling, once Yun Qingran is dead, I won't come looking for you again." Yun Xiyue left with Ranran in a good mood.
After Yun Xiyue left, Daoist Xuanling chuckled coldly, "Yun Qingran, I don't believe you can do everything."
The next morning, Yan Shuangshuang got up early, washed and dressed, and went out. When she arrived at the door, she met Yun Xiyue. "Greetings, Princess Zhaohua."
"Hello." Yan Shuangshuang looked at her with suspicion. "Who are you?"
"I am Yun Xiyue, the legitimate daughter of Yun Song, a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet." Yun Xiyue smiled demurely.
"You also have the surname Yun, so what is Ranran to you?" Yan Shuangshuang's eyes lit up when Yun Qingran was mentioned.
Yun Xiyue was extremely jealous, but she still smiled slightly and replied, "Ranran is my cousin, my biological cousin."
"Wow, you're Ranran's cousin!" Yan Shuangshuang greeted Yun Xiyue with even more enthusiasm.
"Hmm." Yun Xiyue nodded, then asked softly, "Where is Princess Zhaohua going?"
"I want to go play with Ranran. She said she'll take me boating," Yan Shuangshuang replied happily.
Xiyan is close to the grasslands and has many rivers, but no lakes, so she has never been boating before.
"Oh, I see." Yun Xiyue nodded, then looked at Yan Shuangshuang's neck and exclaimed, "Princess Zhaohua, there's a bug on your neck. Let me remove it for you."
Before Yan Shuangshuang could even agree, she reached out and patted Yan Shuangshuang's neck.
Yan Shuangshuang was furious that someone had touched her without her permission. Her face immediately darkened, but strangely, the dark cloud on her face dissipated the next second, and her expression became somewhat wooden.
"Princess Zhaohua, I have removed the worms for you." Seeing the change in Yan Shuangshuang, Yun Xiyue smiled triumphantly.
"Thank you, Xiyue. You're so kind, Xiyue. You're my best friend. I'll listen to you from now on," Yan Shuangshuang said to Yun Xiyue.
“Princess Zhaohua is also my best friend. Come, come with me to a flower viewing banquet.” Yun Xiyue turned and left, her tone seemingly respectful, but it sounded like she was giving an order.
"Yes." Princess Zhaohua followed behind her and went with her to the flower viewing banquet.
"Wasn't Your Highness going to visit Princess Rongchang? Why did you leave with this Miss Yun?" Qiuju asked Chunhua with a puzzled look.
"Perhaps Her Highness prefers Miss Yun. I also think Miss Yun is wonderful, gentle and elegant," Chunhua said.
“I still prefer Princess Rongchang,” Qiuju said.
After they finished speaking, the two quickly followed Yan Shuangshuang.
Yan Shuangshuang and Yun Xiyue got into the carriage. Inside the carriage, Yun Xiyue looked at her face and said jealously, "Princess Zhaohua is really beautiful."
Yun Xiyue is also beautiful, but compared to Yan Shuangshuang, she seems a bit bland.
“Miss Yun is even more beautiful,” Yan Shuangshuang said, her expression one of flattery and praise, but upon closer inspection, it seemed somewhat stiff.
"Mmm." Yun Xiyue nodded approvingly, then patted her cheek. "You're so obedient. You have to be the same at the flower-viewing banquet later, understand?"
"I know." Yan Shuangshuang nodded.
The carriage traveled for half an hour before arriving at the residence of General Xiaoji. The flower-viewing banquet that Yun Xiyue had mentioned was being hosted by General Xiaoji's eldest daughter, Yue Zhiyan.
Yue Zhiyan did not invite Yun Xiyue, and when she saw her arrive, her expression was very unwelcoming.
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