Chapter 460 Cooperation
The eldest princess's gaze was like a knife, deep and sharp, and everything in front of Yu Lingxiu seemed to be exposed.
Yu Lingxiu couldn't help but wonder, is the value of her life only to sacrifice for Youan?
"I... I can do a lot for Youan." Yu Lingxiu forced herself to calm down, but her voice still sounded weak.
The princess smiled slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with her answer. "Unfortunately, your conditions are too weak. If you want to gain power and status, it is not enough to just make promises."
Yu Lingxiu was shocked and understood what the eldest princess meant. She was just a chess piece in her eyes, and not even an important one.
How could her future, her destiny, be determined by others? Although she could not have children, she could still pave a new path for herself.
A thought flashed through Yu Lingxiu's mind, and her expression became slightly firm.
Even if she could not give birth to a child for Prince Ning herself, she could achieve her goal through other means.
"Then, I will obey your Highness' orders." Her voice gradually became firm, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.
The princess looked at the changes on her face and nodded slightly, with a bit of appreciation in her eyes, and then returned to indifference, "I hope you can understand that power is a double-edged sword. If used improperly, it will lead to self-destruction."
After bidding farewell to the eldest princess, Yu Lingxiu walked back with turbulent feelings in her heart.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She began to think about what the eldest princess had said, and the principles about power and fertility surged in her mind.
Returning to her own yard, Yu Lingxiu looked around and pondered in her heart.
She thought of Cui Xi, the new maidservant beside the eldest princess, who seemed like someone who could be used.
Yu Lingxiu decided to join forces with Cui Xi to gain more inside information and support.
A few days later, Yu Lingxiu finally learned that Cui Xi was walking alone in the back garden. She was so excited that she hurried over.
"Ms. Cui Xi, I have something to talk to you about." Yu Lingxiu pretended to be relaxed, but her tone could not hide her nervousness.
Cui Xi looked up, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled slightly: "Miss Lingxiu, what can I do for you?"
"I know there are some secrets between you and Lin Miaoyin." Yu Lingxiu said tentatively.
Cui Xi seemed a little surprised and frowned slightly, then relaxed: "What do you mean?"
"I'm definitely not here to be your enemy." Yu Lingxiu said urgently, feeling secretly delighted in her heart. It seemed that Cui Xi was not so difficult to approach.
"I hope we can cooperate and deal with Lin Miaoyin together. After all, she is also an important person in the eldest princess's mind."
Cui Xi's eyes became alert, as if she was thinking about Yu Lingxiu's intention.
Yu Lingxiu was not in a hurry to reveal her plan, but just waited quietly for Cui Xi's reaction.
She knew that if she wanted to win the other person's trust, she had to impress her with wisdom and patience.
"Just say whatever you want to say." Cui Xi finally spoke, her attitude slightly softened.
Yu Lingxiu smiled slightly, secretly rejoicing in her heart, and quickly took advantage of the situation: "I wonder if you can share the secret between you and Lin Miaoyin with me? I believe that if we unite, the princess will definitely look at us with new eyes."
Cui Xi's expression changed slightly, and she was obviously interested in Yu Lingxiu's words.
Yu Lingxiu seized the opportunity and continued to guide: "We are all people who survive in this game of power. It would not be a bad thing if we could help each other."
Cui Xi's expression gradually softened, and she was obviously moved by Yu Lingxiu's sincerity.
"I'd like to hear your plan." Cui Xi finally gave in, but then she changed the subject, "But you have to promise me one thing!"
This sudden cheerfulness surprised Yu Lingxiu.
In her eyes, Cui Xi has always been cautious, and this time she agreed so readily, as if she had planned it in advance.
Yu Lingxiu remained calm, raised her eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter?"
Cui Xi took a deep breath, a look of determination flashed in her eyes, and she said firmly: "I want to be the concubine of King Ning."
As soon as these words came out, Yu Lingxiu couldn't help but sneer in her heart.
A maid actually wanted to get close to Prince Ning. In her opinion, this was simply a fantasy.
But Yu Lingxiu showed no disdain on her face. She just smiled and said softly, "Hasn't Miss Cuixi been serving the princess well? I also heard that the princess has not even called Nanny Wu recently, and only lets you serve her closely. This is a great favor."
Cui Xi heard this and shook her head slightly, with a hint of unwillingness in her eyes: "Why should I be a slave when I can be the master?"
She paused for a moment, her thoughts drifting back to the day when she went to threaten Lin Miaoyin. At that time, she did not leave immediately, but hid in the dark, just in time to see the little princess lose her temper.
The little princess had a face full of anger and threw the objects in her hands capriciously, but Prince Ning was not angry at all. Instead, he looked gentle and coaxed the little princess in a soft voice.
The gentle eyes and doting tone of King Ning were like a key that instantly opened the door to Cui Xi's desire for love and status. From that moment on, Cui Xi's heart was moved. She longed to be with King Ning, enjoy his endless love, and escape the humble fate of being a maid.
Yu Lingxiu looked at Cui Xi quietly, thinking to herself that Cui Xi was quite ambitious, but she could be used to her advantage.
If she could help her realize her wish, perhaps it would help her plan. She had not yet decided on the person to kill the mother and keep the child, but Cui Xi in front of her was a very good candidate.
Thinking of this, Yu Lingxiu raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Since Miss Cui Xi has this wish, I will do my best to help you. However, this matter is not easy, and we need to think about it carefully."
When Cui Xi heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she quickly said, "As long as the young lady is willing to help, Cui Xi will do her best and follow the young lady's arrangements."
Princess House
Nanny Wu hurried into the inner room with a slightly anxious look, bowed respectfully in front of the princess, and reported softly, "My lord, Miss Yu just went to look for Cui Xi."
The eldest princess was lazily leaning on the couch, playing with a mutton-fat jade hairpin in her hand. Hearing this, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and her tone was full of disdain: "Humph, last time Cui Xi said she wanted to use Shen Yu's broken arm to stimulate Lin Miaoyin to leave, but she couldn't do it. With just the two of them, what can they accomplish this time?"
There was a flash of scorn in her eyes and the corners of her mouth curled slightly, showing her great contempt for the abilities of these two people.
Madam Wu bent down even lower and said carefully, "Looking at the two of them, it seems that they have reached some agreement and are going to work together. But I really don't understand why Miss Yu wants to cooperate with Cui Xi."
The princess narrowed her eyes slightly after hearing this, and pondered for a moment. Suddenly, she smiled softly, and her smile was full of deep meaning. She said slowly, "Well, Prince Ning now only has You'an as his heir, and he does seem too lonely. It would be nice if there was one more."
Her words were gentle, but they were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Aunt Wu was surprised when she heard this. An expression of disbelief appeared on her face. She couldn't help but say, "But Miss Yu isn't..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the eldest princess.
"Isn't Cui Xi in good health?" The eldest princess' eyes flashed with a gleam of light. She suddenly turned her head and stared at Nanny Wu, asking anxiously, "Go and ask the court doctor immediately if he has done anything to Cui Xi."
Nanny Wu quickly replied "yes" and left in a hurry.
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