The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Hei Feng awkwardly stood up, released Jian Yue, and with his back to her, softly scolded, "Nonsense, how dare you say such a joke?"

Jian Yue pouted, her voice unusually coquettish, and said, "But Master is clearly in my bed right now, could it be that I misspoke?"

Hei Feng was speechless. He could only look at Jian Yue with resentment in his eyes, trying to hide the panic and helplessness in his eyes.

Jian Yue did not notice his change, and then got up to talk about business.

After he finished speaking, Hei Feng nodded and said, "Your analysis is correct. He was indeed infected with Gu worms, and they are male and female Gu worms. He has to have intercourse with the female Gu worm once per cycle. After seven cycles, his body will begin to deteriorate and he will die without any cure."

Jian Yue frowned upon hearing this: "It really is a Gu worm, but why would Heli Hong target Murong Chuan? Could it be that her ultimate goal isn't Bai Jianan at all, but rather the throne of Yue?"

Hei Feng smiled but remained silent. Seeing this, Jian Yue continued, "Bai Jianan's identity is special, but he may not be Murong Qianqiu's final choice. At this moment, Bai Jianan hates him to the bone, and he will definitely not give the country to someone who will take his life."

Therefore, Murong Qianqiu also has her own plans. As for Murong Chuan, if Heli Hong knew Bai Jianan's identity, she would also take action against Murong Chuan because of her love for Bai Jianan.

But this doesn't make sense either. Even if Bai Jianan is Murong Qianqiu's son, his position is illegitimate. Even if he were to ascend the throne, it would inevitably be considered a usurpation. Murong Qianqiu would never be so foolish as to allow his son to ascend the throne with the stigma of usurpation.

Therefore, the only explanation is that Murong Qianqiu has his own plans. Bai Jianan is merely a pawn to divert attention. Once Murong Qianqiu learns Bai Jianan's true identity, he will inevitably take action, resulting in a lose-lose situation where Murong Qianqiu reaps the benefits.

At this point, Jian Yue's eyes narrowed.

What a wicked father! He's practically playing a life-or-death game with his own son, and he's watching it with great interest.

But what exactly made him willing to give up two outstanding sons at the same time?

She looked at Hei Feng, who remained silent. He felt uneasy; he had clearly fallen for the person in front of him, yet he had to suppress it, watch her develop feelings for someone else, and worry about that person's well-being. He felt like a fool, even helping her.

Thinking of this, Hei Feng suddenly stood up, his tone turning somewhat cold.

"I'm only responsible for your training. As for the rest, you'll have to look it up yourself."

After saying that, he turned and left, truly embodying the saying, "Coming without a trace and going without a trace, capricious and following the wind."

"What's going on?"

Jian Yue muttered something, then looked at the woven kitten, took it off, and twisted off the cat's head.

Another day passed, and the imperial decree of marriage finally arrived. Qiu Lingfeng, who was kneeling with Murong Chuan in the Crown Prince's residence to receive the decree, had her fingernails clenched into her flesh. She watched as Murong Chuan accepted the decree, and then watched as he smiled and saw the eunuch who delivered the decree out the door. Afterward, she dressed up and set off with the betrothal gifts she had prepared, heading towards the Prime Minister's residence.

Just as Qiu Lingfeng's eyes were filled with hatred, Jian Yue suddenly came up from behind her. When he walked to her side, he accidentally stepped on her hem.

Looking at the footprints on her skirt, Qiu Lingfeng trembled with anger. Just as she was about to lash out, Jian Yue adjusted her hairpin and said with a smile, "The Crown Prince has turned around. If you want to maintain your gentle and generous demeanor and your willingness to compromise, then don't show your disgusting face."

Qiu Lingfeng paused, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Murong Chuan had turned around and was looking at the two of them.

Qiu Lingfeng gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger, saying, "What are you trying to do? Don't forget, this is the Crown Prince's residence, and we won't tolerate your arrogance here."

Jian Yue smiled, her face full of arrogance, and said, "Arrogant? Why should I be arrogant? It's just because His Highness is going to the Prime Minister's residence to propose marriage. Since I am on good terms with him, he wanted me to go with him. In the rush, I accidentally stepped on your skirt. As a future concubine, you shouldn't be so magnanimous. If that's the case, I'm afraid this marriage will have to be called off."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingfeng's eyes widened in anger as she said, "You vile woman, you're just as despicable as your mother. Once His Highness sees your true colors, you'll be abandoned!"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue's face suddenly turned cold, and she grabbed Qiu Lingfeng's cheek without any restraint, saying, "Shut up! Who do you think you are? Do you think my mother would allow you to talk nonsense?"

Bitch? You're right, you really are a bitch? Qiu Lingfeng, do you still think you're the pure and noble eldest daughter of the Qiu family, with your high and mighty head? You're nothing but a used shoe that Sun Shixin slept with.

The Sun family has fallen out with you. The Empress wants a woman with a first-class family background, status, and character to be the pillar of Murong Chuan. Do you think you are worthy? Heh, right, I forgot, you are such a self-righteous, filthy fish that even fish in a stinking ditch would avoid.

You are a woman about to be married, and before the wedding, you are already living in the man's house with an air of superiority, and shamelessly acting as the mistress of the house. Do you really think you are so noble?

Ah, I haven't even asked about the child in your belly yet. I don't even know if it's completely expelled. If it has, Murong Chuan will be wearing a green hat very well. I'm actually looking forward to it.

During this time, Qiu Lingfeng was choked and could not breathe. She struggled with wide eyes, and the maids around her tried to step forward in fear, but they were all frightened into standing still by Jian Yue's sharp eyes.

When Qiu Lingfeng could not wait for her maid to come to her rescue, she placed her hopes on Murong Chuan, who was looking in her direction. However, when she looked over, she found that Murong Chuan had already boarded the carriage and had not seen how Jian Yue was treating her.

Despair instantly filled her eyes. Jian Yue smiled and suddenly let go, letting Qiu Lingfeng fall to the ground like a dead fish.

"Although I wish I could kill you right now, I will not kill you today. I am waiting for you to come and take revenge on me. I want to see how a woman who has not yet married into the Crown Prince's mansion can be so arrogant and domineering in the Crown Prince's mansion."

After Jian Yue finished speaking, he strode away, leaving Qiu Lingfeng sitting on the ground, panting, her eyes filled with murderous intent as she stared at Jian Yue's retreating figure, her fists already dripping with blood.

Jian Yue boarded Murong Chuan's carriage on her own, and after sitting down, she calmly asked, "Did you enjoy watching?"

Murong Chuan was taken aback, then smiled and said, "You kept your word and didn't cause any deaths. Not bad, not bad, you're exactly what I wanted."

Jian Yue chuckled and chimed in, "Tsk tsk, you're really cold-blooded. The women who follow you must be heartbroken."

"I just hope the person in front of me doesn't feel sorry for me; I can't care about anything else."

Murong replied very quickly, without hesitation, as if it were somewhat genuine. However, Jian Yue scoffed and straightened her clothes, saying, "Aren't you leaving yet?"

Murong Chuan looked at Jian Yue and said, "What are you trying to do with all this fanfare? The Prime Minister's daughter is not like Qiu Lingfeng. You'd better not make a fuss, otherwise, if I really can't protect you, you will get hurt."

Jian Yue looked at Murong Chuan indifferently and said sarcastically, "What? You were making a promise just now, and now you're taking it back? Isn't that promise too cheap!"

Murong Chuan frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm worried about you. Don't overthink it. The Prime Minister has been able to remain unmoved in the court for decades, and he naturally has his methods. At this time, my marriage with the Prime Minister's family is all because of the power struggle. We absolutely cannot cause any complications. Even if you are thinking of me, you must not cause trouble at this time."

In the end, isn't it all for your own benefit? Jian Yue glanced at him sideways, seeing his serious expression, and suddenly laughed: "Do you think I'm the kind of person who can't tell what's important? It's just that you're going there in person now, which lowers your status a bit. Plus, with what you've done these past few days, do you think the Prime Minister's residence will treat you well?"

"With someone here who might not even want to interfere but can still threaten their family, don't you think that would curb their arrogance to some extent? With me here, I believe that even if the Prime Minister wanted to cause trouble, he would have to listen carefully to your explanation."

Jian Yue spoke calmly, as if she had been preparing for a long time. After listening to her, Murong Chuan felt a warm current in his heart and couldn't help but look at Jian Yue with warm eyes.

"Yueyue, what am I supposed to do? You always think of me, but I'm full of suspicions... I..."

Murong Chuan was about to get emotional again when Jian Yue immediately stopped him, saying, "Don't say any more. Time waits for no one. We should set off as soon as possible. Don't worry, my only enemies are the Qiu family and that bastard Bai Jianan. I will never involve anyone else."

After Jian Yue finished speaking, she turned around and looked at the bustling traffic outside the car, while Murong Chuan quietly looked at her profile.

That otherworldly beauty was right before his eyes, giving him a feeling that she was only meant to be admired from afar and not to be touched. He suddenly thought that if there really was such a beautiful woman, who would face the future with him and go through fire and water together, then it would be extremely wonderful for them to spend their lives together after they succeeded.

Jian Yue, however, was looking at the scenery outside, but in her heart she felt utterly contemptuous of Murong Chuan, who was currently showing deep affection for her.

Murong Chuan's usual methods have made countless women fall for him, and she doesn't know what their fates were in the end, but she knows that hers has even implicated the entire Shangguan family.

Once the events of that year were recalled again, they seemed to be magnified several times over, appearing before her eyes. With her back to Murong Chuan, her eyes, stained with blood, were looking out the car window.

If it weren't for the experience of being a beggar for those few days, he probably wouldn't be able to control his trembling body and clenched fists right now.

Therefore, even though her whole body was consumed by hatred, she remained completely still, as if nothing had happened.