Ten days passed quickly, and the agreed deadline was just a few days away. At this time, news spread that the General's Mansion was preparing for the wedding, which made Zhao Yaoyao increasingly uneasy. Then, a message came back that made her heart grow even colder.

To avoid Fu Xinhan, she arranged to meet him at a teahouse.

"Are you telling the truth? Is this Liang Qiuli the same 'skinny horse' that Fu Xinhan met in Yangzhou?"

She gripped the delicate teacup tightly in her hand, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

"Madam, we are professionals, and our information is absolutely true!"

The scout looked certain and lowered his voice to continue, "Moreover, according to our sources, Young Master Fu has probably already met with her in the capital."

Zhao Yaoyao felt a tightness in her chest, and almost couldn't catch her breath.

No wonder! These past few days he's been constantly urging her to go to the general's mansion to apologize.

No wonder! He's been deliberately avoiding her gaze lately, even displaying a distance she hadn't noticed.

"Take the money and leave."

Zhao Yaoyao didn't want to be laughed at, so she threw all the few silver notes she had on her to the spy.

After the spy left, she was still trying to figure out a solution when someone came knocking on her door.

"Princess Fran, who are you looking for?"

Zhao Yaoyao never expected to see Princess Fran again. She suddenly felt that there was still room for maneuver. If Princess Fran was truly willing to kill, then…

"I know what you want. As long as you help me, everything is negotiable."

After returning to the palace that day, Fran was confined to her quarters for a few days, but these days did not make her give up on dealing with Liang Qiuli. Instead, she felt that the last time she dealt with someone was too lenient and that she should do something more intense.

She knew that there was some unpleasantness between Zhao Yaoyao and Liang Qiuli, so she planned to use Zhao Yaoyao to achieve her goal.

"This humble woman is willing to serve Your Highness with utmost loyalty and devotion."

Seeing that Zhao Yaoyao agreed without even asking, Princess Fran smiled with satisfaction, walked up to her, patted her shoulder, and said softly.

"Very good, I knew you were a smart man."

……

Apart from one outing in the carriage where Fu Xinhan saw her, Liang Qiuli has been staying at home, focusing on preparing for her wedding with Lu Jingyan.

"Miss Liang, this is an invitation from the Marquis of Baiwei's residence. They are inviting you to a banquet in three days."

Upon receiving the invitation, the matrons in the manor rushed to inform Liang Qiuli.

Liang Qiuli gently raised her eyes, took the invitation, her slender eyebrows slightly raised, and pondered to herself.

Finally, some people started to get restless, and she didn't mind going with the flow and letting them reap what they sowed.

“I went back to the Marquis of Baiwei’s residence and told him that I would definitely attend the banquet on time.”

Three days later.

"I already told you, General, don't worry, I won't be bullied."

Liang Qiuli looked at Lu Jingyan, who had clearly said he wouldn't come but suddenly lifted the carriage curtain and sat down next to her, and a helpless smile appeared on her lips.

Lu Jingyan was dressed in a dark purple casual outfit, which contrasted sharply with Liang Qiuli's elegant moon-white dress, yet they blended together in a strange harmony.

He gently pulled her into his arms with one hand, and took Liang Qiuli's hand in the other, his fingertips caressing her delicate skin as their eyes met.

"I'm not worried about that. I'm worried that my Pear is too beautiful and will be snatched away by someone else. I have to protect her carefully."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qiuli's cheeks flushed slightly.

The Marquis of Baiwei's residence was not far from the General's residence, so the carriage slowly came to a stop while the two were talking.

Lu Jingyan got off the carriage first, and then helped Liang Qiuli down from the carriage.

The two walked hand in hand into the small garden where the banquet was being held, and everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the perfect couple.

Princess Fran clenched her fists upon seeing this, a barely perceptible hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

However, she knew that the more Liang Qiuli was praised, the worse it would be for her.

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