The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Liu Yan'er's spy reported Yun Yao's abnormal situation to her, which made Liu Yan'er more suspicious. She knew that Yun Yao was a princess who was not favored and seemed to be harmless before, but now there are all kinds of signs that Yun Yao seems to be planning something big, and this thing is very likely related to cultivation. The jealousy and anxiety in Liu Yan'er's heart grew like weeds. She could not tolerate Yun Yao's status in the palace gradually rising and threatening her own position.

So, on a sunny morning that made Yun Yao feel vaguely uneasy, Liu Yan'er dressed up carefully. She wore a gorgeous pink satin dress with delicate floral patterns embroidered on the hem. Each flower was lifelike, as if swaying gently in the breeze. Her hair was combed high and adorned with several gold hairpins inlaid with gemstones, which sparkled brightly in the sun. Liu Yan'er also specially selected a pair of jade earrings. The color of the jade was like the new green leaves of spring, transparent and warm. She took a few maids with her, walked lightly, and pretended to pass by Yun Yao's yard casually.

Liu Yan'er stood at the gate of the courtyard, tilting her head slightly, with a cunning light in her eyes. She winked at the maid beside her, and the maid stepped forward and gently knocked on the door of the courtyard. Yun Yao was practicing in the room, and suddenly heard a knock on the door. Her heart tightened. She knew that her recent practice had attracted the attention of some people, so she was particularly vigilant. Yun Yao gently tidied her clothes, took a deep breath, and then slowly walked to the door.

When Yun Yao opened the door and saw that it was Liu Yan'er, although she was alert in her heart, she still showed a polite smile on her face. The moment Liu Yan'er saw Yun Yao, a barely perceptible jealousy flashed in her eyes. Yun Yao was wearing a simple white cotton dress today. Although it was not as gorgeous as Liu Yan'er's, it revealed a fresh and refined temperament. Her hair was simply tied up with a ribbon, and a few strands of hair hung on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of softness. Liu Yan'er snorted in her heart, but on the surface she said with a smile: "Sister, the weather is so good today. I passed by your yard and suddenly wanted to come in to see you."

Yun Yao stepped aside to let Liu Yan'er and the maids enter the yard, and then said, "Sister's presence really adds a lot of glory to my yard." After Liu Yan'er entered the yard, her eyes scanned the yard like a scanner, and she found that the flowers and plants in the yard seemed to be more lush than before, with a vibrant atmosphere. She was more certain that Yun Yao must have some unknown secret.

Yun Yao took Liu Yan'er into the house. Liu Yan'er sat on a chair, her eyes still scanning the house. She saw a book on the table, and her heart moved. She pretended to ask casually: "Sister, what book have you been reading these days? I see that you look much better than before." Yun Yao knew that Liu Yan'er was testing her, but she still answered calmly: "Sister, I am just reading some poetry and other books to kill time. I have stayed in the yard for a long time these days. Maybe it is because of the sun, so my complexion looks better."

Liu Yan'er naturally didn't believe it. She shook her head gently and said with a smile: "Sister, don't hide it from me. I think I have some good news these days. If you have any good news, don't forget me." Yun Yao sneered in her heart. She knew that Liu Yan'er was pressing her step by step, but she still had a faint smile on her face and replied: "Sister, you are joking. What good news can I have? In this palace, I am just an unpopular princess. What good news can I have?"

Liu Yan'er was a little annoyed when she saw Yun Yao's flawless answer, but she still suppressed her unhappiness and continued, "Sister, please don't say that. You are so beautiful and smart, and the prince will see the good in you sooner or later. Are you practicing recently? I heard that practicing can make people look very good." Yun Yao was shocked. She didn't expect Liu Yan'er to ask her so directly whether she was practicing, but she quickly calmed down and replied, "Sister, how can I know what practice is? Only noble people like you can get involved in practice. I am just an ordinary woman. I only think about how to live a stable life in this palace every day."

Seeing Yun Yao deny so calmly, Liu Yan'er felt somewhat puzzled. She felt that Yun Yao was either really not practicing, or her acting skills were too good. Liu Yan'er decided to test it again. She stood up, walked to Yun Yao, took Yun Yao's hand, and pretended to be intimate and said: "Sister, if you are really practicing, you must tell me. I can also help me find some resources for practice." Yun Yao was alert, she knew that Liu Yan'er was deliberately trying to trick her, she smiled and replied: "I appreciate your kindness, sister, I really am not practicing."

Seeing Yun Yao deny so firmly, Liu Yan'er felt helpless. She knew that asking further would not yield any results, but she was still unwilling to leave like this. Liu Yan'er's eyes rolled, and she thought of another way. She suddenly covered her stomach, frowned and said, "Sister, I suddenly feel a stomachache, I want to rest here with you for a while." Yun Yao knew in her heart that Liu Yan'er was deliberately looking for an excuse to stay and continue to observe her, but she couldn't refuse, so she could only say, "Since you are not feeling well, you can rest here. I will go and pour you a cup of tea."

When Yun Yao turned around to pour tea, Liu Yan'er took the opportunity to carefully observe every corner of the room. She saw a small box at the bedside, and curiously wanted to open it. But she was afraid of being discovered by Yun Yao, and when she was hesitating, Yun Yao came over with tea. Yun Yao saw that Liu Yan'er's eyes were always on the small box at the bedside, and her heart tightened. She knew that the small box contained some small items for her cultivation, but she pretended not to see Liu Yan'er's eyes, and said with a smile: "Sister, have a cup of tea, this tea is what I just got a few days ago, and it tastes good."

Liu Yan'er took the tea, took a sip, and then started chatting with Yun Yao again. She asked Yun Yao if she was used to life in the palace and if she needed anything. Yun Yao answered one by one, but in her heart she was thinking about how to get Liu Yan'er to leave as soon as possible. Liu Yan'er chatted for a while and found that she still didn't get any useful information from Yun Yao, and she was very upset. She knew that she couldn't get anything from Yun Yao today, so she could only stand up unwillingly and said, "Sister, I feel much better, and I should go back."

Yun Yao heaved a sigh of relief. She smiled and said, "I'm glad you're feeling better, sister. Take care." Liu Yan'er took the maids and left Yun Yao's yard. On the way back, Liu Yan'er secretly swore in her heart that she must find a way to find out what Yun Yao was doing.

Dear readers and friends, in this chapter, we saw a wonderful psychological game between Yun Yao and Liu Yan'er. Liu Yan'er's jealousy and suspicion prompted her to test Yun Yao, and Yun Yao responded cleverly with her intelligence. This kind of subtle relationship between women is a very attractive element in many stories. It is not just a simple jealousy and struggle, but also a war without gunpowder for survival and status under specific circumstances. I hope that through such descriptions, everyone can feel the character and plot development of this story more deeply. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can see Yun Yao's tenacity and wisdom from her response, which is also an important quality for her to gain a foothold in this challenging world. Thank you for your continued support and reading, and I hope you can continue to look forward to the story later.