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

As she spoke, a hint of loneliness appeared in her eyes, and she looked at Yin Sandao: "Don't tell Father about her. If Father finds out, he will definitely be thrown into chaos."

Yin San nodded and then said, "If we don't get involved in the wolf's matter, will we be implicated? Should I poison it and kill it?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu suddenly sneered: "If you really kill that wolf, I won't say anything else, but if you don't, I estimate you'll be badly injured even if you don't die."

Upon hearing this, Yin San immediately retorted defiantly, "I am a fearsome poison master in the martial world, how could I possibly fail? You always look down on me because you still have that person in your heart?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu suddenly slammed her hand on the table with a loud bang, her eyes coldly fixed on Yin San. Yin San immediately shut his mouth, and Qiu Lingyu coldly said, "Don't mention that person to me, because you are not worthy."

Yin San pursed his lips, and after a long while, he said unwillingly, "I've been with you for so many years, and you've never seen my good qualities. What about him? He left you without a second thought, yet you're still devoted to him. I just want to know, in what way does he compare to me?"

Qiu Lingyu said coldly, "In every aspect, he is better than you. Yin San, I told you, don't try to provoke my temper. You can't handle it."

Yin San sneered, "Can't bear it? Ayu, you're making such a definitive statement. You really know how to hurt people's feelings."

Qiu Lingyu raised an eyebrow, her face as cold as ice, and said, "Hurt people's hearts? Haven't I hurt you enough? You're shamelessly clinging to me, do you expect others to treat you kindly?"

Yin San, I only keep you by my side for my father's sake. If you truly cannot fulfill your duty, then leave. Otherwise, if you ruin my plans, I will absolutely not forgive you.

Yin San looked at her in confusion and said, "Even if I am your father's man, it is because of you that I live like a dog in front of you, without any dignity and at your beck and call."

But all I said was that I wanted what was best for you. I don't care if you don't accept me, I don't care if you take advantage of me, but I do care about your safety.

As Yin San spoke, his eyes turned somewhat red, and he continued looking at Qiu Lingyu, "Don't think I haven't noticed what's going on around you. I don't know how those people came to be, who they are, or why you're cooperating with them, but I can sense that they definitely have ill intentions towards you."

When you came to the Central Plains to arrange all the matters, you took the lead and volunteered yourself. This was not something a princess like you should have done. Then, those people appeared again. I absolutely do not believe that your actions this time have nothing to do with those people.

Ayu, is there really no one in the entire Northern Desert who can help you? Why then do you hide it from everyone and stay with them?

After hearing this, Qiu Lingyu fell silent. Seeing this, Yin San wanted to continue speaking, but suddenly felt a pain in his cheek, and he was speechless.

Qiu Lingyu lowered her hand and looked at Yin San with a cold face, saying, "My affairs are none of your business. You can watch if you want, and say what you want, but if you obstruct me or hinder me, don't blame me if you die."

Yin San, I know that nothing I do escapes your eyes. After all, you watched me grow up. However, my affairs are not something you can interfere with as you please. Even my father can't control them. What can you do about it?

"If you stay by my side, then stay with me properly. I can't give you the same feelings, and you can leave. But why should a dignified drug dealer like you be forced to live under someone else's roof, as a lowly person? Why do you do this?"

Upon hearing this, Yin San suddenly smiled, his tone tinged with sadness, and said, "I don't know why I'm so stubborn. I used to be so arrogant and overbearing, but now..."

Hehe, Ayu, I know you will never accept me, but I am really unwilling to give up. I always fantasize that if I keep following you, will you turn around and look at me? Even just one glance would make me very content.

But I didn't see you even once, yet I still foolishly followed behind you, as if poisoned. If I could leave as easily as you said, I wouldn't be in so much pain.

Qiu Lingyun lowered her eyes, and after a moment sighed, "I'm sorry."

The two words she uttered were sincere, but Yin San's heart turned cold. He swayed and said after a moment, "Okay, I understand. I will just follow you and never say these things again."

"You say you're not going to get involved in the wolf matter, then I won't. You get some rest, I'm leaving now."

Yin San said this, and before Qiu Lingyu could nod, he turned and left.

Qiu Lingyu looked at his back and opened her mouth as if to speak, but in the end she didn't say anything, a look of loneliness flashing in her eyes.

Just as Yin San reached the door and opened it to leave, a maidservant appeared at the door. She was He Li Hong's attendant. Yin San frowned and said coldly, "What are you doing?"

The girl was startled and said tremblingly, "His Highness the Crown Prince came to the mansion, saying that he wanted to investigate the matter of wolves and that everyone in the mansion should go to the front hall to cooperate with the questioning."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu smiled slightly and said, "He arrived quickly. I thought he would still be able to maintain his composure."

Yin San's expression was not good, because he already knew that Qiu Lingyu and Murong Chuan had met once before, and that Murong Chuan was very fond of Qiu Lingyu. He immediately said in an annoyed tone, "My young lady is not a member of this manor, why should she cooperate with you? If you suspect us, then find out the evidence first."

Upon hearing this, the maid turned pale and looked pleadingly at Qiu Lingyu. Qiu Lingyu smiled reassuringly at her and stepped forward, saying, "In that case, it's good to go and see. After all, he is the Crown Prince, and it's not good to offend the young master and princess, is it? Miss, you go back first and tell the princess that I will be there in a while."

Upon hearing this, the girl was overjoyed. She nodded frantically at Qiu Lingyu, then turned and ran away without even daring to raise her head.

Qiu Lingyu chuckled and said, "Yin San, although we are destined to be apart, you shouldn't always have such a gloomy face. It scares away all the other girls."

The girls of the northern deserts are too strong and robust, quite unsuitable for your handsome appearance. The girls of Yue, on the other hand, are all so beautiful and charming, a perfect match for you.”

Yin San glared at Qiu Lingyu and said unhappily, "You just rejected me, and now you want me to find girls here? Why bother? I might as well go to a brothel."

Qiu Lingyu chuckled and said, "You're still going to brothels? I'm afraid you'll get so anxious that you'll leave all the poisons there."

Seemingly used to Qiu Lingyu's teasing, Yin San directly changed the subject, saying, "Why do you want to see him? Although he is the Crown Prince, he is not important to the Emperor at this time."

Qiu Lingyu smiled and said, "I'm going to see him anyway, so it's better to do it sooner rather than later. Besides, even if I don't see him today, he'll still come. It's better to have more people around so he won't say anything. However..."

As Qiu Lingyu said this, her eyes suddenly narrowed, and she sneered, "Moreover, if we don't go today, regardless of whether we have anything to do with that wolf, I believe we'll still be blamed, and we won't have any peace and quiet then."

He touched his nose and said disdainfully, "Don't you just like a life without leisure? Isn't this perfect?"

Qiu Lingyu shook her head and said, "That won't do. The leisure I create is under my control, but the leisure that others force in is in their hands. In this life, what I, Qiu Lingyu, dislike the most is being controlled by others."

Since fate has already turned in my favor, why should I give it all up and let myself be controlled by others? It would mean losing some things, but it would still be worth it.

As she spoke, Qiu Lingyu narrowed her eyes again, turned around and walked towards the front hall. Yin San followed behind her, watched her back for a long time, shook his head, and then followed her.

There were quite a few people in the front hall, presumably all the servants of the mansion had gathered there. When Qiu Lingyu arrived, she saw that everyone made way for her. She looked over and saw Murong Chuan looking at her with a slight smile.

She paused, then walked over gracefully, first bowing to Bai Jianan and Heli Hong before bowing to Murong Chuan. This immediately made Murong Chuan uncomfortable, and he asked directly, "Are you the foreign woman who was a guest in the manor?"

Qiu Lingyu nodded: "Indeed, may I ask what brings you here at this time? I believe that I have not made any mistakes since I came to the capital, and this matter of the wolf has nothing to do with me."

Murong Chuan said, "Whether it matters or not is not up to you to decide. I am here on the Emperor's orders. Whatever is found out will be what it is."

Qiu Lingyu smiled slightly upon hearing this, then turned to Heli Hong and said, "I only came to stay at the manor at the invitation of the Crown Princess. If this matter is now pinned on me, I will not accept this blame."

Murong Chuan was slightly taken aback, never expecting Qiu Lingyu's expression to change so suddenly, and she even started swearing. Seeing that she had lost all respect for him, he frowned and asked, "You came from the Northern Desert?"

Qiu Lingyu nodded: "Indeed, may I ask what brings Your Highness here?"

"I'm not doing anything, just investigating. Naturally, I need to find out all your details. You say it's unfair to pin this on you, so I need to investigate your case thoroughly to clear your name. I'm not asking for too much for this, am I?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyu shook her head and said, "Of course it's not excessive, but if it involves some private matters, please be lenient with your words, Your Highness. Although Mobei is more open than the Central Plains, I am still a woman after all, and there are some things that are not easy to say."

Murong Chuan was very displeased by Qiu Lingyu's indirect rejection. Putting aside their past relationship, they had just reunited after a long separation. Since she had called him "little brother," why was she not cooperating with him now?

Thinking of this, Murong Chuan suddenly chuckled and said, "Alright, enough with the formalities. Let's catch up. Ling'er, it's been so long."