Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 267

Chapter 267 Coincidentally Meeting Jing Yan
In front of the Imperial Study.

The Imperial Guards stood there with a solemn expression, as if they had formed the most indestructible city wall.

Yun Xiao saw it from afar, but the mockery in her eyes was still undisguised.

The corners of their mouths curled up as they followed behind Eunuch Wei. Along the way, the two of them talked for a while, but none of them mentioned what had just happened in front of the imperial palace.

After quickly arriving outside the Imperial Study Room, Yunxiao whispered to Eunuch Wei, “Thank you for today, Eunuch Wei.”

Yun Xiao didn’t say a word about why she was thanking him, but everyone knew.

Eunuch Wei’s wrinkled face revealed a faint smile of kindness. “Fourth Young Lady, you’re too polite. If you want to say thank you, it’s only this servant who has to say so. Since we’ve already arrived at the Imperial Study, this old servant will go in and report to His Majesty first. Please wait here first, Fourth Young Lady.”

Yun Xiao bowed and thanked him, then Eunuch Wei walked towards the door of the Imperial Study.

After Eunuch Wei’s figure disappeared, Yun Xiao frowned invisibly.

Earlier, when she was at the entrance of the palace, she was pushed by Qing Mo. Her movements were too large and she pulled on the wound that was already bandaged. At that time, she did not stop to bandage it, nor did she rest properly. She walked for such a long time again.

I’m afraid that the wound has already cracked, otherwise, it wouldn’t be painful anymore.

Chun Lan was as careful as a hair. Seeing that Yun Xiao’s face was slightly pale, she knew that things were not good. Goodbye, Yun Xiao’s forehead was already covered with a lot of sweat. She hurriedly said, “Young lady, how are you now? Is the wound open?”

Yun Xiao shook her head at Chun Lan, her expression still a little embarrassed, “I’m fine, don’t make a sound later.”

Chun Lan still wanted to persuade him, but she was glared at by Yun Xiao.

Chun Lan opened her mouth and didn’t dare to continue, but her expression became even more anxious.

At the side, Qing Mo could see Yun Xiao’s enduring appearance. A trace of worry flashed across her cold and heartless face. “Young lady, why don’t you find a side hall first and change the medicine for the wound? It’s not good for your body to hold on like this.”

Yun Xiao shook her head. Seeing that her clothes were slightly wrinkled, she patted them and said, “I’m fine. We just changed the dressing before we came, but now there’s no bleeding. There’s no need to change the dressing.”

Chun Lan and Qing Mo exchanged a glance. A trace of helplessness flashed through their eyes. However, before the two of them could speak, they could already hear a series of thin and dense footsteps coming from behind them.

These footsteps were complex and steady, attracting their attention.

Yun Xiao turned around and saw four guards carrying soft sedans as they strode over.

There was also a guard outside the soft sedan chair.

The guard was sturdy and sturdy. Judging from the way he walked, he could tell that he was a martial artist.

Yun Xiao looked at the guard, but frowned. This matter looked familiar to her.

The soft sedan came closer before stopping.

The guard stepped forward, lifted the curtain of the soft sedan chair, and helped a person out.

The man was wearing a clear robe, and his body was even thinner. His pale face was full of exhaustion, and his long eyelashes left a black shadow under his eyelids.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly swollen, his lips were pale, and his face was extremely embarrassed.

Yun Xiao’s eyes wrinkled tightly. It had only been one night, but why did Zhou Jingyan become like this?

Was he trying to use this method to make the Jin Emperor feel pity for him? To reduce his punishment?

However, Yun Xiao felt that things would not be that simple.

Relying on her understanding of Zhou Jingyan over the years, he definitely had a trick to play, but she couldn’t guess what Zhou Jingyan’s trick was.

Although she had doubts in her heart, Yun Xiao would definitely not let anyone pick on her own mistakes due to the courtesy she should have.

Yun Xiao respectfully stepped forward and bowed respectfully. She said softly, “Yun Xiao greets His Highness the Third Prince.”

“Cough cough … Fourth Young Lady, get up!” Zhou Jingyan raised his shrugged eyelids and looked at Yun Xiao carelessly. Before he could speak, he coughed first.

Seeing this, Yun Xiao frowned. Even if Zhou Jingyan was injured yesterday, one night would not be in such a terminally ill state.

At this moment, Yun Xiao was already certain that there was definitely something wrong with this matter.

Yun Xiao stood up and said worriedly, “Third Highness, please pay attention to your own body.”

When Zhou Jingyan said this, an invisible mockery flashed through his eyes. The mockery was very faint, but he did not escape Yun Xiao’s gaze.

Yun Xiao only chuckled and stopped talking.

However, even though she didn’t say anything, there were still people who wouldn’t let Yun Xiao live so easily.

At this moment, county princess Huining and her maids, Banxia and Qianxia, walked over. Seeing the scene of Yun Xiao and Zhou Jingyan standing together, county princess Huining’s gaze was filled with an invisible trace of jealousy.

County princess Hui Ning hurriedly walked forward and stood in front of the two of them. She looked at Yun Xiao with a fake smile on her face. At this moment, she had already determined that Yun Xiao had done it on purpose. “No wonder the fourth young lady walked so quickly on her way to the Imperial Study. It turns out that the third prince has already arrived. She wants to get close to the water platform!”

Yun Xiao frowned tightly. A hint of disgust flashed through Gujing Wubo’s eyes. “County Lord Hui Ning was wrong. The nearby water platform is not that useful! Besides, I’m not interested in the nearby water platform either.”

“Fourth Miss?” Seeing Yun Xiao say this, Zhou Jingyan couldn’t help but remind him. However, because he spoke too urgently, he coughed again for a moment. “Cough cough cough cough cough …”

Accompanied by Zhou Jingyan’s cough, Yun Xiao’s expression did not change. However, county princess Hui Ning’s gaze towards Yun Xiao was filled with unconcealable anger. Especially when he saw the disappointment and silence flashing past Zhou Jingyan’s eyes, the anger in County Lord Hui Ning’s heart had already risen to its peak. “Fourth Miss Yun Clan, I didn’t expect you to be so capable. In the blink of an eye, you hooked up with the Third Prince. I wonder what tricks you used?”

Hearing this unconcealed anger and ridicule, the last bit of good mood in Yun Xiao’s eyes disappeared. She snorted coldly, “County Lord Hui Ning wants to know?”

County princess Huining originally thought that Yun Xiao would go crazy, but she didn’t expect that Yun Xiao would respond so calmly and without any movement due to her innuendo.

His expression became even more embarrassed.

She had always wanted to know why Zhou Jingyan treated Yun Xiao the same way he had treated her at first sight, and why she was so vilified and unwilling to lose her temper even though Yun Xiao clearly disdained him.

“Actually, it’s very simple. I wonder if county princess Hui Ning has ever heard of a saying that money can make ghosts run wild. Since money can make ghosts run wild, I’m sure money can also make people run wild.” Yun Xiao’s lips curled into a mocking smile before she slowly said, “Actually, it’s very simple. I wonder if county princess Hui Ning has ever heard of it.”

When she said that, seeing County Lord Hui Ning’s expression suddenly sink, she continued, “I wonder if County Lord Hui Ning already understands what I mean by saying that.”

County Lord Hui Ning’s expression turned ugly for a moment, and then he revealed an expression of disbelief.

According to what Yun Xiao meant, it was because Yun Xiao had money that Zhou Jingyan described her as adoring. Zhou Jingyan did not like her because of money, because she did not have as much money as Yun Xiao.

However, how could this be possible?

County princess Huining will never forget that in her previous life, the Yun Clan had committed the great crime of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. Zhou Jingyan was not willing to kill Yun Xiao. Not only did he not kill Yun Xiao, he also rejected everyone’s opinions and did not remove Yun Xiao’s Phoenix Throne. After Yun Xiao killed herself, he did not abolish Yun Xiao’s Phoenix Throne and was buried with the gift of the Empress!

Not only that, but Zhou Jingyan had also decided that he would not set up a queen. The queen’s position was his fiancee, which made many people think that Zhou Jingyan had feelings and righteousness.

If Yun Xiao knew about these things, she would definitely sneer a few times. Everyone had been killed. Was it useful to do this?

Moreover, were these things really because they missed the dead?

I’m afraid not!

Zhou Jingyan had just ascended to the throne, and there were ministers in the court who held great power.

In order to stabilize the factions in the dynasty, they would not stand. If they set up a new one, there would probably be a situation where consorts would dictate. At that time, his descendants would rebel against the emperor. That would be ridiculous!

After not standing, everyone had to take him as their core!

However, after not standing, there must be a statement to satisfy everyone.

Coincidentally, her death gave Zhou Jingyan this excuse.

After she died, Zhou Jingyan would definitely be regarded by the court officials as an emperor with feelings and righteousness. Following such an emperor would also reassure them and prevent consorts from dictating to them.

How could Zhou Jingyan, who was as treacherous as Zhou Jingyan, not do such a harmless thing?

It had to be said that the person who understood Zhou Jingyan best was Yun Xiao.

A trace of embarrassment flashed through Zhou Jingyan’s sharp eyes. Then, he pretended to be more sad than dead. “Fourth Young Lady, I know that you hate me, but my heart told you that it will never change.”

However, county princess Hui Ning was only a woman in the back residence in her previous life. Naturally, she could not distinguish between these interests. She had already determined that Zhou Jingyan had a heavy feeling towards Yun Xiao. How could she be confused by Yun Xiao’s words at this time?

Moreover, listening to Zhou Jingyan’s ear-piercing confession, he became even more determined.

She looked at Yun Xiao angrily and sneered coldly, “Yun Xiao, don’t play with me. Do you think I’m a three-year-old child and can’t see the relationship?”

Yun Xiao sized up Zhou Jingyan and county princess Hui Ning. “The county princess is joking. However, I have always thought that county princess Hui Ning and His Highness the third prince are the most compatible. As for Yun Xiao, such a vulgar person, I dare not trouble His Highness the third prince to think so much about her.”

After saying this, Yun Xiao clearly saw a trace of relaxation on County Lord Hui Ning’s face.

On the other hand, Zhou Jingyan seemed to be stimulated by Yun Xiao’s words. He stepped forward and said seriously, “Xiao …”

Just as he said this, a harsh look flashed across Yun Xiao Gujing Wubo’s eyes. “Third Highness, please respect yourself! Third Highness, please address me as Fourth Young Lady.”