The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

Yang Ling picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, and savored it. "It tastes good!"

Chen Wenyuan also picked up a piece of braised pork and said with a smile, "Of course, I spent a lot of money to hire a chef to cook this. If you think it's good, come and eat here more often in the future."

Yang Ling glanced at him and said in a flat tone, "I'm not that interested in food."

"Oh, I see!" Chen Wenyuan nodded in realization, then picked up another piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically, and he abruptly vomited up the braised pork.

"vomit!"

Chen Wenyuan clutched his chest and began to gag violently.

"Young Master Yang, are you alright?" Chen Lan rushed over and patted Chen Wenyuan's back anxiously.

Yang Ling ignored the two of them and continued drinking by herself.

Seeing that Yang Ling was completely ignoring them, Chen Lan couldn't help but feel resentful.

"Young Master Yang, how could you poison my elder brother's food and drink? You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

“Miss Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but don’t say whatever you want. I didn’t poison your brother,” Yang Ling said slowly, his gaze fixed on the white jade cup in his hand.

He raised his glass, took a sip of his drink, and wore a nonchalant smile.

Chen Lan was stunned after hearing Yang Ling's words.

"You brought the food and wine for my elder brother, don't you know that?"

Yang Ling raised an eyebrow and retorted, "I did bring your elder brother's food and wine, but I didn't poison them! Miss Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!"

“You…” Chen Lan pointed at him, unable to say a word.

At this moment, Chen Wenyuan stopped gagging and regained a sliver of his senses.

He reached up and wiped the stain from the corner of his mouth, sneering, "Hmph! Yang Ling, I treated you like a friend, but I never expected you to be such a despicable person! I warn you, don't even think about harming me!"

As Chen Wenyuan spoke, he took out a bottle of antidote pills from his pocket.

He swallowed two antidote pills, then closed his eyes, trying to suppress the churning heat within his body.

"Yang Ling, do you think a mere poison can kill me? Let me tell you, you're too naive!"

Chen Wenyuan's forehead was covered in sweat, clearly indicating that the medicine in his body had taken effect.

Seeing Chen Wenyuan's appearance, Yang Ling couldn't help but admire him secretly.

As expected of the leader of the younger generation of Chen's Trading Company, he is indeed remarkable.

Yang Ling narrowed her eyes slightly, then said coldly, "Chen Wenyuan, are you sure I'd be stupid enough to poison your food and drink?"

Chen Wenyuan was taken aback, then frowned.

He pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Yang Ling, what exactly do you want to do?"

"I want to cooperate with you."

"Cooperate? Cooperate with me?" Chen Wenyuan's eyes widened in shock. "Yang Ling, are you crazy?"

Cooperating with Yang Ling is like playing with fire. What if he has ulterior motives? He'd be doomed!

Yang Ling raised an eyebrow, glanced at Chen Wenyuan casually, and then slowly took a sip of tea. "What? You don't want to?"

"I refuse!" Chen Wenyuan said decisively.

"If you're not willing to cooperate with me, then who do you want to cooperate with?"

Chen Wenyuan fell silent.

If he is unwilling to cooperate with Yang Ling, then he must rely on others.

Chen Wenyuan raised his eyes and looked at Yang Ling, as if trying to see through him to his back.

Yang Ling noticed his gaze and said indifferently, "Chen Wenyuan, I advise you to tell me honestly who sent you."

Upon hearing his words, Chen Wenyuan's pupils contracted sharply. He hadn't expected that Yang Ling knew he was sent by someone else, and that he even knew who the mastermind was.

"Who...who exactly are you?" Chen Wenyuan asked, his face pale and his voice trembling.

"You'll soon find out who I am," Yang Ling said, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"No!" Chen Wenyuan was so frightened that he quickly shook his head and refused.

"Young Master Chen, a wise man submits to circumstances. You'd better cooperate with me. If you help me achieve my plan, you can escape safely, otherwise..."

Yang Ling stopped abruptly, looked out the window, gently shook the wine pot, and looked at Chen Wenyuan with a half-smile.

Chen Wenyuan stared at Yang Ling, his face pale. He couldn't believe that Yang Ling would threaten him!

"Yang Ling, although I don't know what you want to do, if you want to kill me, then go ahead and do it!"

Chen Wenyuan closed his eyes, looking like he was ready to risk everything. He simply didn't believe Yang Ling would dare to kill him to silence him!

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling's smile deepened.

"Tsk tsk! Young Master Chen, you make it sound so tragic. Do you really think I'm reluctant to kill you?"

Yang Ling stood up and took a step closer to Chen Wenyuan.

Chen Wenyuan sensed the intense killing intent and immediately froze, unable to move.

"If you cooperate with me obediently, perhaps I'll let you go if I'm in a good mood; if you don't cooperate, I'll kill you right now!"

Chen Wenyuan opened his eyes, glared fiercely at Yang Ling, and said through gritted teeth, "Yang Ling, do you dare to kill me? Do you know what the consequences of killing me will be? You should think carefully, don't lose sight of the bigger picture!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling scoffed and then slowly said, "Your threat is far too naive."

"You..." Chen Wenyuan was speechless with anger, a surge of rage rushing to his head. "Yang Ling, since you refuse to listen to reason, then don't blame me!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Chen Wenyuan drew his sword from his waist and thrust it at Yang Ling.

Yang Ling raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile, and then quickly dodged.

After missing his target, Chen Wenyuan attacked again.

While dodging Chen Wenyuan's attacks, Yang Ling kicked him in the stomach.

A loud "thump" was heard.

Chen Wenyuan fell to the ground, curling up in pain, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Yang Ling walked over and looked down at Chen Wenyuan lying on the ground, her expression arrogant, like a king.

"Chen Wenyuan, you can keep track of things for now. When you fall into my hands, I'll deal with you properly!" Yang Ling said with a wicked smile.

Chen Wenyuan struggled to his feet and then smashed a wine glass on the table to the ground.

Shards flew everywhere, and wine spilled all over the floor.

Chen Wenyuan was panting heavily, his face flushed, his eyes blazing with anger as he stared intently at Yang Ling.

"Yang Ling, I will never let you get away with this!" Chen Wenyuan said through gritted teeth. "I will definitely find evidence and expose your true colors!"

Yang Ling snorted disdainfully, then turned and left the private room.

Chen Wenyuan watched Yang Ling's departing figure, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his flesh.

He was determined to get rid of Yang Ling, not only to avenge his father, but also to drive the Yang family out of the capital and steal the glory that belonged to the Chen family.