Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

This garden is truly bustling with activity today!

Li Xuanche leisurely picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then asked slowly in his indifferent tone, "It's quite lively today. Which lost cousin is this?"

Liu Sangning, who had been overjoyed to believe that only Li Xuanche and Ling Yubai were in the garden, never expected that Gu Xiao would also be there. The moment she saw Gu Xiao's figure, the inexplicable unease she had felt earlier was instantly resolved.

However, Liu Sangning had already successfully won over many men, accumulating considerable experience. Therefore, even in this situation that deviated from the original plot, she was still able to easily resolve it.

She feigned composure, curtsied slightly, and then replied in a clear and melodious voice to the scheming Crown Prince before her: "Your Highness, I am not your cousin, but the only beloved daughter of Minister Liu, Liu Sangning!"

Hearing Liu Sangning's calm, collected, and confident reply, even the usually composed Ling Yubai was slightly taken aback. He involuntarily turned his gaze back to the woman before him, beginning to scrutinize her closely and re-examine her.

Liu Sangning possessed exquisite features, as beautiful and captivating as a phoenix; her bright eyes were as clear and deep as autumn water. Even in such an embarrassing and awkward situation, she remained calm and composed, her composure astonishing.

Although her appearance could not be described as stunningly beautiful, her innate elegance was like a rare orchid in a secluded valley, unforgettable at first glance.

Li Xuanche slowly put down his teacup, a half-smile playing on his lips, and continued to scrutinize the unusual Liu Sangning with great interest. "Miss Liu, you are mistaken. His Highness Prince Qing is currently reciting poetry in the main hall. I am but a commoner; how could I possibly compare to His Highness?"

Faced with this situation, Liu Sangning showed no sign of backing down; instead, she became even bolder and more decisive. She stared directly at Li Xuanche and spoke without hesitation, "Your Highness, your attire may appear at first glance to be just ordinary cloth, but it actually conceals a secret. The clothes you wear are made of the finest silk brocade; even a small piece of this brocade is priceless. Moreover, there's that rare white jade lotus pendant you wear at your waist!"

Upon hearing Liu Sangning's words, Li Xuanche subconsciously looked down at the jade pendant at his waist, and then couldn't help but chuckle: "So it was because of this jade pendant. No wonder you saw through me at a glance."

In fact, not only Liu Sangning noticed the pair of lotus jade pendants on Li Xuanche's waist, but Gu Xiao, who was standing to the side, had also discovered their presence long ago. It was precisely because of those exquisite twin lotus jade pendants that Gu Xiao was able to confirm Li Xuanche's true identity with such certainty.

After all, she had seen the jade pendants with her own eyes in her previous life, but back then they weren't hanging on Li Xuanche's waist, but on Liu Sangning, who had been widowed for many years, only the other half.

"These jade pendants were personally bestowed upon you by Her Majesty the Empress. The flowers facing forward represent life, while those facing backward represent death. If they are joined, they will be together forever; if they are separated, they will be apart forever." Liu Sangning calmly recited the original plot's description of the twin lotus flowers.

Few people around Li Xuanche knew the story of the twin lotus blossoms. To successfully attract the attention of a meticulous superior, it was a risky move that caught him off guard.

Just as Liu Sangning had predicted, Li Xuanche's expression changed from his previous nonchalant attitude to a deep and frightening one. "I didn't expect Miss Liu to know so much about these twin lotus flowers!"

“Since we’re all smart people, we don’t need to use code words here.” Seeing that her method was effective, Liu Sangning’s attitude immediately hardened, and she directly unleashed her trump card: “I can help you succeed in taking the position.”

Li Xuanche paused, his hand holding the jade flute pausing, and raised an eyebrow with an inscrutable expression. "This prince does not understand what Miss Liu means."

Liu Sangning, however, spoke directly without any reservations: "The Empress may seem to control the court now, but in reality, many forces are still secretly subduing her. Your grand ambitions cannot yet be realized. Otherwise, why would Your Highness be here playing this trick of substituting the crown prince with a cat, deliberately hiding your true strength?"

Upon hearing this, even though Li Xuanche was extremely unwilling to face this fact, he could no longer ignore it. Therefore, he had no choice but to turn his gaze to this sheltered woman he had always looked down upon and asked, "Then, in your opinion, what method should I adopt to achieve final victory?"

Seeing that Li Xuanche had finally shown great interest in what she had said, Liu Sangning was secretly delighted. However, she maintained her composure and calmness on the surface and slowly replied, "If Your Highness wants me to reveal the key points, you must first provide me with a reliable guarantee. Otherwise, I really don't have the courage to easily reveal the truth."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuanche's face immediately showed a hint of dissatisfaction, and he said somewhat angrily, "I have always regarded myself as a gentleman, would I deceive you?"

Liu Sangning simply shook her head slightly, continuing to feign mystery and keep everyone in suspense: "I really find it hard to believe just based on words. After all, this kind of thing can't be reassured by casual talk."

Li Xuanche was so angry at Liu Sangning that he laughed. He asked with a hint of sarcasm, "So, according to you, do you expect me to give you a written agreement? Or... are there any other conditions that I need to meet?"

"This humble woman wants its other half!" Liu Sangning's beautiful eyes sparkled as she delicately extended her slender finger, pointing directly at the exquisite twin lotus jade pendant at Li Xuanche's waist. Her gaze was firm and bright, showing no sign of backing down, as if she were not afraid of Li Xuanche's icy and chilling gaze, which was enough to make one tremble with fear.

She tilted her head slightly, her lips parted slightly, and her voice was clear and melodious yet carried an undeniable firmness: "This humble woman is quite mercenary; she loves these precious trinkets inlaid with gold and jade. When Your Highness ascends the throne in the future, this humble woman will definitely take this jade pendant to His Majesty and ask for a promise in return!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuanche's sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his deep eyes were like bottomless abysses, making it difficult for anyone to discern the true emotions within them.

He stared intently at the arrogant woman before him, his thin lips pursed, and slowly said, "You... you really have a lot of nerve, daring to openly ask me for such an important item." However, despite his cold tone, his expression remained calm and unreadable, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking at that moment.

Faced with Li Xuanche's questioning and pressure, Liu Sangning showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, she raised her chin, her smile as bright as a flower, and her whole being radiated a unique brilliance.

Her expression remained resolute, and she responded without the slightest fear of authority: "As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. The more something seems unattainable and impossible to achieve, the more it can inspire people's fighting spirit and courage! Doesn't Your Highness think so?" As she spoke, her eyes shone with a confidence that ordinary people could not understand. Her composure seemed innate, causing everyone around her to turn their heads in awe.

Li Xuanche remained silent for a moment, then suddenly the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, forming a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown.

Immediately afterwards, he unexpectedly reached out and took off the priceless jade pendant with twin lotus blossoms from his waist, and gestured to the attendant beside him to hand it to Liu Sangning.

After doing all this, he gazed with interest at Liu Sangning's slightly flushed face, which was flushed with surprise, and said softly, "In that case, I am a little curious about what kind of promise you intend to exchange this jade pendant for from me."

Li Xuanche wasn't curious about whether Liu Sangning would succeed; rather, he was curious about what promise she would exchange for it. This was an innate trust in her, and this favor alone was enough to erase all her rebellious acts.

Liu Sangning has that kind of charm, making others believe her strategy based solely on her words.

Gu Xiao, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, suddenly realized that the reason why Liu Sangning wore that half of the twin lotus jade pendant on her waist in her previous life was actually because of this.