RPAGF Chapter 294 Secret Talk
Chapter 294 Secret Talk
Chapter 294 Secret Talk
"Your humble daughter, Wen Ruohuan, pays her respects to Princess Yongzhen."
Wen Ruohuan curtsied, her face filled with apprehension.
It was already late at night when the princess suddenly summoned her here. She didn't know why, but she had a vague idea of what was going on, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Last time her brother was in debt at the gambling den, the princess appeared like a timely rain, sending someone to give her a sum of money, enough to fill the hole her brother had created.
The man also said that she had to repay the princess when she needed her help.
She pondered those words for a long time.
What could the daughter of a low-ranking official like her possibly do for the powerful and influential princess?
After much thought, the only connection I could come up with was the Marquis of Jing'an's residence.
Upon further reflection, she knew perfectly well what the eldest princess's true intentions were in frequently sending her brother-in-law to the princess's residence.
Wen Ruohuan was prepared; she would definitely repay the debt.
However, she also had her conditions; she wanted to be her brother-in-law's woman.
Sharing a husband with a princess of another country, some people would definitely think she's asking for trouble.
But she wasn't afraid, since the princess only had her to rely on and would definitely agree.
With this in mind, Wen Ruohuan felt even more confident, and her back remained straight as she sat in the armchair.
Li Zhilan blew on the steam rising from his teacup and asked in a calm voice, "You are Wen Ruohuan?"
She's not particularly good-looking, and she seems restless and irritable; she's far inferior to Wen Jiayue.
“Indeed,” Wen Ruohuan smiled confidently, “I wonder what brings the Princess to invite me so late at night?”
"No need to play dumb. I don't have time for idle chatter with you," Li Zhilan put down her teacup. "I only have one question for you: can you kill Wen Jiayue for me?"
Wen Ruohuan stared at her in horror. Had she killed her sister?
She thought that getting her sister and brother-in-law to divorce would be enough, so how did it come to the point of murder?
Her legs went weak and she almost fell off the armchair, but she quickly grabbed the armrests.
Seeing her trembling like a leaf, Li Zhilan frowned. It's just killing someone, what's all the fuss about?
Too lazy to ask any more questions, she raised her chin, signaling the steward to bring over the poison.
"This is a medicine from the Western Regions. It is colorless and tasteless. If you mix it with water and let people drink it for three consecutive days, they will fall ill. At first, it will only be a minor cold, but after a few days, they will die of heart and lung failure. There is no cure."
Wen Ruohuan took it with trembling hands, but said, "No, I can't do this..."
Li Zhilan curled her lips into a seductive smile, saying, "No one will know that you did it. Don't you hate your sister too? Kill her, and her dowry, betrothal gifts, and even her husband can all be yours."
Wen Ruohuan suddenly looked up. The princess had actually guessed her thoughts?
"To be honest, I have long coveted Lord Shen," Li Zhilan said, resting her chin on her hand. "But I am not like your sister who clings to Lord Shen. Whether Lord Shen can enjoy the blessings of having two women depends on whether you agree."
Wen Ruohuan looked at the white porcelain bottle in her hand and gently clenched it.
The eldest princess actually told her everything, even the conditions were so tempting, and she was so frank in trying to win her over.
But she still didn't dare to kill.
Seeing her continue to hesitate, Li Zhilan's patience ran out: "I will only give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. If you still can't make a decision, then goodbye."
Wen Ruohuan was torn between two conflicting thoughts, and after a long while, she finally said, "This humble woman...this humble woman doesn't know how to administer the medicine...this humble woman can't enter the Marquis's residence..."
Seeing that she agreed, Li Zhilan smiled.
"That's easy, just go and win over your sister," she said casually. "Sisters are the closest of kin, how can there be any grudges that last overnight?"
Wen Ruohuan suddenly realized, yes, she and her sister were the best of friends when they were little, and that relationship would never change as they grew up.
Although her older sister is a bit cold towards her now, she will soften her heart as long as her sister clings to her like she did when they were little.
She quickly replied, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely take care of this matter within half a month."
Seeing that Wen Ruohuan had changed from her previous hesitation and was even more anxious than her, Li Zhilan cursed her as an idiot in her heart.
To act under the watchful eye of the all-knowing Shen Fuhan, are you tired of living?!
He said calmly, "There's no rush. In the meantime, you should spend more time with your sister. Once Lord Shen leaves the capital, you can move into the Marquis's residence and wait for the right opportunity to act."
Wen Ruohuan understood: "This subject will obey the Princess's orders."
"You may leave; I am tired."
Wen Ruohuan clutched the small porcelain bottle as she walked out of the princess's residence, her face full of excitement.
The princess's plan was flawless. Once her brother-in-law returned from his next trip to the capital, she would be his woman!
Wen Ruohuan returned to the Wen residence without anyone noticing, and prepared to write a long and heartfelt letter that very night.
But I was too excited to write anything satisfactory, so I had to go to sleep first.
At the same time, Shen Fuhan also learned every word of their conversation.
He dismissed the guards and went to think things through.
Li Zhilan was already preparing to take action after only two absences from the princess's residence, showing a lack of patience.
There seems to be no need for him to personally visit the princess's residence tomorrow.
Since we'll soon be on opposite sides, why bother with pretense now?
It's just a pity that he hasn't found out anything about Fufei yet.
But the living are naturally more important than the dead, so he had to protect Wen Jiayue first.
Shen Fuhan took out a bamboo and rock painting that Fufei had painted himself from the drawer.
He remembered that it was a birthday gift that Ferdinand had given him on one of his birthdays.
He said, "In my heart, my elder brother is like a green bamboo, upright and proud. I will be the stone beside him, bamboo and stone together, inseparable."
His voice, appearance, and smile remain, as do his calligraphy and paintings; only he himself has been gone for many years.
He stroked the stone under the green bamboo and softly said, "I'm sorry."
It's because your older brother is useless. He hasn't been able to find out the cause of your death after all this time, and he even wants you to make concessions.
But I know you won't blame me.
It was late at night when Shen Fuhan returned to his bedroom and went into the bathroom without saying a word.
Wen Jiayue glanced at it, feeling a slight nervousness in her heart.
She kept him again, but she still had to pay the price.
Unexpectedly, Shen Fuhan lay down after washing up, showing no intention of having sex.
Wen Jiayue was a little puzzled, but this was exactly what she wanted, so she naturally wouldn't remind him.
She was about to go to sleep when she heard a rustling sound to her side. She then fell into a warm embrace.
Wen Jiayue froze. Could it be that Shen Fuhan had deliberately lowered her guard again?
Just as she was pondering this, she suddenly heard Shen Fuhan ask, "A-Yue, are you sleepy?"
His voice was low and melancholy, as if carrying endless sorrow, and he seemed somewhat fragile.
Wen Jiayue was taken aback. Vulnerable?
How could this word even appear in Shen Fuhan's name?
Seeing that she didn't speak, Shen Fuhan said in a low voice, "Let's not do anything else today, just talk to me."
Wen Jiayue came to her senses: "What does Your Excellency want to say?"
Shen Fuhan was silent for a moment, then said, "Go on, I'm listening."
Wen Jiayue: "..."
So, she was the one talking to him, and he was just there to listen?
However, Shen Fuhan was acting rather strangely. She asked softly, "Is the Marquis in a bad mood?"
“Not good,” Shen Fuhan sighed deeply, “I suddenly thought of Fufei.”
Wen Jiayue suggested, "Then, Lord Marquis, tell me about my second brother. Some things are better said than kept inside."
Shen Fuhan looked down at her and asked, "Are you willing to listen?"
Wen Jiayue nodded: "Of course I'm willing."
Since he had promised her twice that he wouldn't go to the princess's residence, she could temporarily play the role of a confidante.