RPAGF Chapter 186 Travel
Chapter 186 Travel
"Ha! It's a waste of breath to talk to you like this! How could you possibly understand?" Chen Xianlin continued with a cold laugh, her eyes full of disdain.
"Yes, I do feel somewhat guilty for saving your life back then. I once hoped that our relationship could return to what it was before, but that was nothing more than a self-deceiving excuse. In the end, I just wanted a little peace of mind." Chen Xianlin said, her tone growing colder.
"Back then, I was truly uneasy because I had deceived you. However, when the Empress Dowager tortured me in the palace, I hated your Wen family to the core. But even so, I never thought of transferring this hatred to you." Chen Xianlin tilted her head slightly, seemingly trying to control some kind of emotion.
“I know you’ll find out about these things someday, but I’m not afraid, because I don’t feel like I owe you anything. Everything I’ve done has been for my own benefit. If you were in my position, you would probably make the same choice.” Chen Xianlin stated the facts indifferently, as if everything around her was irrelevant.
"Chen Xianlin, you're a real witch! Even poison couldn't kill you!" Wen Nanwan glared angrily and cursed through gritted teeth.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm still alive and well!" Chen Xianlin's lips curled up, revealing a mocking smile.
"You know that Ji Beichen is getting married, right? How did you find out about these things? Where did the poison come from, and why did Jiang Caiwei suddenly die? It's all such a coincidence, didn't you ever think about it?" Chen Xianlin asked.
"What do you want to say?" Wen Nanwan suddenly raised her head and asked Chen Xianlin fiercely.
"You'll be nothing more than someone else's pawn until you die!" Chen Xianlin said, then turned and left.
"Chen Xianlin, Chen Xianlin! Come back! Explain yourself, Chen Xianlin!" Wen Nanwan kept calling out as she watched Chen Xianlin's departing figure.
Thoughts drift back
Looking at the fish in the water, Chen Xianlin murmured to herself, "They're all just pitiful people!"
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Prime Minister's Mansion
Zi Sang had been keeping an eye on the Ye residence for some time and finally made some discoveries. He immediately returned to report: "My lord, there have been quite a few more experts in the Ye residence these past few days. They all seem to be from the Zhan family and are mostly martial arts practitioners."
“They’ve been acting suspiciously these past few days. I have a feeling they’re plotting something. My lord, you should take more guards with you when you go out these days!” Zisang said.
Hearing this, Zheng Luoqi frowned slightly and asked, "Have they been behaving strangely lately? Have they done anything puzzling?"
"The group of people we chased at the Imperial College last time ended up in that courtyard. There's a secret passage in that courtyard, and it seems to lead to a stronghold of those martial arts figures!" Zisang respectfully reported.
"I have seen those martial arts figures from the Ye family coming and going inside. I have also secretly gone in to investigate. I think the entrance to the secret passage might be under the bed."
"Sir, should we block that place?" Zi Sang asked Zheng Luoqi with a serious expression.
"Don't rush. Perhaps these people are deliberately trying to lure us into a trap, a 'lure us into a urn' scheme!" Zheng Luoqi replied calmly.
"Keep an eye on things, and report any further unusual activity!" Zheng Luo instructed.
"Yes!" Zisang accepted the order and withdrew.
At this moment, Boyu came in to report: "My lord, the Emperor has bestowed a marriage upon Ye Churan and the second young lady of the Lin family."
Zheng Luoqi paused slightly in her teacup as she mentally calculated the potential benefits behind the matter.
The marriage between the Lin family and Ye Churan means that the male and female leads, the second male lead, and the Lin family behind the second female lead Lin Wanwan have joined forces.
Although the Prime Minister's Mansion now wields greater power in the court than before, there are many opportunistic officials and neutral parties in the court. Coupled with the protagonists' aura, the Prime Minister's Mansion cannot be said to be completely safe.
If the Prime Minister's Mansion were to make even the slightest mistake and reveal the slightest flaw, Zheng Luoqi believed that those who had once belonged to the Grand Commandant's faction would undoubtedly switch their support to the imperial faction without hesitation.
After all, the Grand Commandant's faction consisted mostly of military officers who held considerable military power, and what the imperial authority needed most at the moment was control over the army.
No, the marriage alliance with Ye Churan cannot proceed, and Ye Churan should be removed from the game.
Zheng Luoqi suddenly came up with a brilliant plan.
A sly glint flashed in Zheng Luoqi's eyes as she softly instructed, "Boyu, go and write a letter for me to Tuoba Yanran. Remember, it should read like this... I wish to invite her to enjoy the beautiful scenery together and go on an outing."
"But remember, when delivering the message, you need to pretend it's a secret delivery, but make sure the person watching us sees it. Understand?"
Boyu nodded knowingly and replied, "Understood!" He then turned and left to quickly get to work on the matter.
Not long after, Tuoba Yanran received a letter from Zheng Luoqi. She frowned slightly and snorted coldly, "What exactly is this Zheng Luoqi up to? This princess wants to see what tricks he's up to!"
So, on the day they agreed upon, Zheng Luoqi and Tuoba Yanran went out in casual clothes.
The lake shimmered, and a gentle breeze rippled across its surface. A magnificent ship lay quietly moored on the shore.
As Zheng Luoqi and Tuoba Yanran stepped into the cabin, a faint fragrance wafted towards them.
The cabin is elegantly and exquisitely decorated, and through the windows of the ship, one can see the distant green mountains and clear waters reflecting each other.
The two sat facing each other, with an exquisite tea table between them, which was filled with various snacks and tea.
There was a group of musicians and dancers singing and dancing nearby, but this did not interfere with the conversation between Zheng Luoqi and Tuoba Yanran at all.
"I wonder what brings Lord Zheng to invite me out today?" Tuoba Yanran broke the silence first, looking directly at Zheng Luoqi with a hint of curiosity and doubt in her voice.
Zheng Luoqi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a half-smile, and she replied softly, "Hehe, Princess, you are so beautiful, you are comparable to the ancient beauty Xi Shi!"
"Upon seeing your unparalleled beauty, I couldn't help but feel admiration. Therefore, I would like to invite you to travel together and appreciate the beauty of this world." However, Zheng Luoqi's eyes did not reveal any genuine emotion, as if it were just a casual remark.