Chapter 758 The King of Qin is the real big boss!
"...!"
These words made Yu Mingyue's heart sink.
Speaking of which, since she came into this world, although she has plotted against the Second Young Master Yuwen and His Highness Prince Qin countless times, almost all of her opponents have been Shang Ruyi, who is closer to her in status and position. Apart from the incident with the green silk last time, where Yuwen Ye silenced her with just a few words, the two of them have never actually faced each other directly.
Because of his constant entanglement with Shang Ruyi, she even forgot that the King of Qin was the real big boss!
but……
Yuwen Ye almost fell into her hands several times; hadn't he offended her long ago?
She was arrogant because she knew many important matters. This King of Qin had almost died in the plague in Fufeng, but he survived because he was lucky enough to let Shang Ruyi discover the movements of her subordinates in advance.
Next time, she just needs to be more careful and not leave any trace...
Thinking this, she sneered inwardly and said calmly, "Our two sides have long been sworn enemies, offending him is utterly insignificant. Besides, this time it's just a lowly palace maid who died; what could he possibly do for a mere palace maid?"
Yu Dingxing said, "The death of a palace maid may not have much impact on him, but through this little palace maid, you've gotten involved with the Qin Princess's pregnancy!"
"..."
Yu Mingyue frowned slightly—what's the difference?
She sneered, "So what? He can't possibly lead his troops to our home. If he really dares, not only will he have no chance to compete with the Crown Prince, but as you just said, killing a palace maid can anger the Emperor. If he dares to attack us for no reason, how could His Majesty let him off lightly?"
"..."
"In short, I handled that matter cleanly and efficiently, and he couldn't find any excuses!"
Yu Dingxing said with a headache, "What I'm afraid of is not being able to find an excuse!"
You see, the imperial court needs evidence and a pretext to convict someone, but if the King of Qin really decides to get rid of someone, he only needs to think about it.
As he spoke, he walked over and sat down in front of Yu Mingyue, earnestly saying, "Daughter, I know you are bold, meticulous, intelligent, and daring, but many things in the palace and the court are different from what you think—from what you read in those books. Before you take action, could you please discuss it with me first?"
Hearing the word "daughter," and recalling his past actions of abandoning his wife and daughter, Yu Mingyue felt a wave of nausea.
But she managed to suppress her displeasure and said calmly, "I know Father's concerns. Alright, from now on I will tell you in advance before I do anything."
"..."
"However, this matter has already been resolved, so Father should not worry too much. Besides, this time, not to mention that the scandal in Qianqiu Palace will definitely make His Majesty dislike him, his own backyard is on fire, so how can he care about us?"
"Backyard on fire?"
"That's right,"
Yu Mingyue sneered and said, "I had Aunt Hui plant someone in Jinyu Garden so early on, next to that former princess, just for today. Chu Ruoyan and Shang Ruyi share the same husband, how could they not compete for favor? Even if she didn't really poison Shang Ruyi this time, after this incident, how could Shang Ruyi trust her again?"
"..."
"Look this time, she didn't even eat the pastries that were sent over. Isn't that because Shang Ruyi is wary of her?"
"..."
“I heard Aunt Hui say that Yuwen Ye and that former princess grew up together and have a deep bond. If that’s true, when the investigation reaches her, Yuwen Ye will definitely protect her. If he says a word for Chu Ruoyan, Shang Ruyi will definitely think that the Prince of Qin pities this woman, and she’ll probably be even angrier.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Dingxing frowned slightly.
Yu Mingyue's idea was good, but the development of events depended on the people involved. After thinking it over, he shook his head and said, "Judging from the Princess Consort of Qin, she doesn't seem to be that kind of person."
The temperament and methods of this Princess Qin were far beyond those of ordinary women.
Yu Mingyue said coldly, "I originally thought she wasn't that kind of person, but seeing how emotional she was about 'one life, one love, one partner' that night, it seems she was just being outwardly calm and magnanimous."
"..."
"Women in this world love to compete with each other the most. No matter how much Shang Ruyi is favored by the emperor, she is still a woman who puts her husband first."
"..."
"Women who enjoy female rivalry like to target other women, especially since there's a woman by her side who shares the same man with her. How could she not target her? If this incident makes the emperor dislike Yuwen Ye, Shang Ruyi will only think that the woman who was a princess from the previous dynasty dragged Yuwen Ye down and prevented him from becoming the crown prince. In that case, how could the two of them not fight to the death?"
"..."
What was said without malice may have been taken to heart by the listener.
When Yu Mingyue said these words with a sense of pride, she did not notice that Yu Dingxing's gaze had deepened.
As a man, even though he knows that many women depend on men for survival and will go to great lengths to win a man's favor, he has never cared about this. After all, it is women who are being fought over, and as a man, he only needs to enjoy the feeling of being fought over.
But he never expected that someone would use these conflicts between women to accomplish what they wanted.
And this person was none other than his own daughter!
These unscrupulous methods not only chilled him to the bone, but also made him feel like he was playing with fire.
After all, Yu Mingyue's schemes were not only against Yuwen Yuan, who was shrewd enough to control the situation in such a chaotic world and eventually seize power and achieve great things, but also against Qin Wang Yuwen Ye, who was almost invincible on the battlefield, and Qin Wang Fei Shang Ruyi, who followed Yuwen Ye all the way from Yanmen, Xingluocang, Jiangdu, and even Fufeng and Taiyuan. How could these two people be so easily burned down by a little fire in their own backyard?
Yu Mingyue is oversimplifying things.
Moreover, she's oversimplifying things. It's not just her problem anymore. After all, she's surnamed Yu, and she's the eldest daughter of the Duke of Wushan, who has already been recognized as his own. If he were to be implicated, all the wealth and glory he has now would probably vanish.
Thinking of this, although he was already very impatient, Yu Dingxing could only patiently say, "Mingyue, don't take things for granted."
As he spoke, his tone carried a warning: "Have you forgotten that night at Baifu Palace?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Mingyue's face immediately stiffened.
She had hardly seen Yuwen Qian these days. Even though she heard that Yuwen Yuan had given him two concubines, she could only get the news through Aunt Hui. Since the night of the celebration banquet at Baifu Palace, Yuwen Yuan, who had previously been very fond of her, suddenly became cold.
She understood; it was because of what she had said that night.
But what exactly went wrong with those words?
These days she was filled with resentment, but she couldn't deny that no matter how much she controlled things or knew about the future, in this feudal dynasty, Emperor Yuwen Yuan was an insurmountable mountain in front of her. He was the emperor, holding the lives and deaths of everyone in his hands. Apart from pleasing him, making him happy, and gaining his approval, she and Yuwen Qian had no other way out.
Seeing her expression change, Yu Dingxing immediately continued, "It's because you're so presumptuous and speak so recklessly that His Majesty has distanced himself from you. Otherwise, you wouldn't be staying at home now; you would have already moved into Chengqian Palace and become the Crown Princess."
"..."
"You followed the Crown Prince to conquer Taiyuan, and all your hard work has been in vain. Don't you understand?"
Yu Mingyue bit her lower lip hard.
After a long silence, she sneered, "Do you really think I can't be the Crown Princess?"
"...!"
Yu Dingxing's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at her.
To be honest, ever since this daughter brought the former eldest son of the Yuwen family back to his side and led him onto this path of great success, although he allowed her to acknowledge her ancestors and return to his home, and even angered his wife and youngest daughter, causing them to avoid him and return to their parents' home, he did not have much affection for this daughter.
He wasn't stupid; he could clearly discern the contempt and disdain in Yu Mingyue's occasional cold glances at him.
After all, it was I who abandoned them, mother and child.
Now the two of them are sitting together, addressing each other as father and daughter. But to call them father and daughter is an understatement; they are more like grasshoppers tied to the same rope. He needs his daughter, who can grasp the situation from time to time, to advise him. As for Yu Mingyue, she also needs the status of the eldest daughter of the Yu family to barely qualify as a candidate for the Crown Princess.
Even so, he was still somewhat wary of Yu Mingyue's cold-blooded nature and vicious methods.
If one day he finds out that she can no longer be the Crown Princess, but her actions are always on the edge of a knife and could potentially implicate the entire Yu family, he will not hesitate to abandon her again, just as he abandoned his pregnant wife back then.
But upon hearing this, Yu Dingxing's mind stirred again, and he lowered his voice, saying, "You, do you have any other way to win back His Majesty's favor?"
As she spoke, she recalled what Yu Mingyue had done this time and couldn't help but frown: "Your plan this time was nothing more than to cause a scandal for the people of Qianqiu Palace. Even if His Majesty really dislikes the Prince of Qin, it won't do you any good."
Yu Mingyue smiled faintly, "The benefits are huge. Besides—"
As she spoke, she tapped one hand on the table, seemingly calculating something, or perhaps plotting something, and said, "Winning the emperor's favor is easy, isn't it? The Prince of Qin relies solely on his military achievements. As long as we..."
Yu Dingxing was startled: "You, military merit? What opportunity do you have to earn military merit?"
Yu Mingyue gave a cold laugh and said, "Just wait, the opportunity will come to you."
As she spoke, she turned to look at the dark night outside. The thick clouds slowly parted, revealing a crescent moon. Back in this era, having lost all her timekeeping tools, she could only learn from those around her and gradually master the art of judging time by the moon.
That crucial time is almost here, just wait patiently.
"Now,"
She murmured, "I just want to see how they're going to get through tomorrow."
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