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

Bai Jianan immediately said with a headache: "Did a dog eat your brain? Why don't you just have someone pretend to be me, lock him in the study and sulk with him? Anyway, he said I was no good before, so let me stay no good!"

I'll deal with it for now, and if it really doesn't work out, I'll go back. Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist confronting her directly.

Bai Jianan was furious, and Yan Xingzhi, having just made a mistake, dared not retort. He quickly nodded, "Understood, understood, I'll take care of it right away!"

Yan Xingzhi left quickly, and Bai Jianan rubbed his temples and lay down, staring blankly at the ceiling, his mind filled with Jian Yue's words.

“If it weren’t for you, the Shangguan family would never be in this situation, and I wouldn’t be in this predicament either. Isn’t that enough? You already have your own life, so why do you still come and bother me? I’ve had enough.”

"Stay away from me, it's better for both of us. Why torture me like this?"

"I am just your fiancée who died on your way to your wedding. I didn't wait for you to take me home, I didn't wait for you to remove my veil, I didn't even step over the threshold of the Qingyan Marquis's mansion, I didn't even cross the bridge."

Bai Jianan, what remains between us? Have your repeated promises to me been of any use? Can you deliver? Can you kill Helihong now, restore my identity, and allow me to rightfully join your family and become your wife?

“It’s not that I’m heartless, Bai Jianan, it’s just that even you can’t do it. What you say doesn’t match what you do. I can’t wait any longer. Go on your way. I’ll cross this narrow bridge myself.”

Thinking of this, he suddenly smiled and mocked, "Yes, I can't do anything. I can't even get you out of those people's surveillance and exploitation. Black Wind is right. Before I become completely powerful, I am not worthy to stand by your side at all."

Yueyue, you must wait for me. I will definitely grow up quickly in the shortest amount of time. Don't let me lose my way on the road to success, and don't let me lose you, the most important person in my life. You must wait for me.

"Why are you following me?"

"Because the things I need to do can't be completed without you."

"Since you're so confident, I feel a little bad about kicking you out. But I really can't stand your appearance. Can't you get a different face?"

Jian Yue was extremely disgusted by Jia Banwen's current appearance.

No one knows how he did it. He disguised himself as Xiao Cui and managed to shrink his big, burly figure to the size of a woman. Moreover, his chest wasn't even padded. For the past few days, Jian Yue's eyes have never left his chest. She always has an urge to grab it and examine it.

However, the teachings of propriety told her to be patient, so she temporarily put aside her intention to commit the crime.

Jian Yue's eyes shone like torches, her curiosity undisguised, especially as she stared intently at his chest, her eagerness palpable even without her saying a word.

Even so, he still didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and casually said, "Without this face, do you think you can leave this capital city? Although Murong Chuan was defeated, he is still quite strong. He is lying in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to make his move, which is why he didn't care about you at the moment."

However, this girl is quite remarkable; to have earned Murong Chuan's complete trust suggests she's someone whose life is at stake, utterly pitiful.

Jian Yue shuddered inwardly and said, "There must be something hateful about a pitiful person. When did you start to pity others? Instead of worrying about this, you should worry about yourself. Your voice is like a secluded orchid in a valley, and it makes men feel weak all over. In this respect, you are not as fierce as Xiao Cui."

Putting aside whether you can avert Murong Chuan's suspicions, the fact that you're drawing so much attention at this moment suggests your motives aren't pure!

At this moment, the two were queuing at the city gate to leave the city. As they watched the queue gradually shorten, Jian Yue's heart began to tighten.

She wasn't wearing a mask at the moment, but had only made some adjustments to her face. After all, Hua Xiangrong's masks weren't mass-produced, and she didn't have any in stock. If her disguise wasn't good and she was exposed, it was better to show her true face.

He just didn't know if Heli Hong and Murong Yu were having an affair, and if Murong Yu's people recognized him, they would let him go.

Jia Banwen chuckled and gave Jian Yue a coquettish wink, which immediately gave Jian Yue goosebumps. She couldn't help but say, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, or do you believe I'll just throw you into this moat?"

Jia Banwen smiled and said confidently, "Miss, just go ahead. My presence will not be an obstacle for you. In fact, it may even help you solve some problems. Why not?"

As the two were talking, they arrived at the city gate. Jian Yue looked over, her emotions instantly concealed. Jia Banwen also lowered his voice and said, "The city is under martial law right now, just to find Murong Chuan. You are Murong Chuan's confidante, so be careful."

Jian Yue rolled her eyes at him and said, "Do you need to tell me? Even a fool knows to be careful. Didn't you see my portrait still posted on the city wall? But is the painter an old acquaintance of mine? Did he deliberately paint it like this so that I could leave the city easily?"

Jia Banwen had been busy joking with Jian Yue and observing the city gate guards. When he heard Jian Yue's words, he looked up and burst out laughing. Jian Yue immediately stepped on his foot, and Jia Banwen, in pain, quickly withdrew his smile and tried to straighten his lips, saying, "What you say is true, Miss. The people of the capital know very well about Shangguan Linglong, the most beautiful woman in the capital back then, so they naturally wouldn't mistake you for someone else."

I believe this portrait was intentionally created; otherwise, it wouldn't have ended up looking like this.

After saying that, Jia Banwen couldn't help but laugh. He had to cover his mouth, steal a glance at Jian Yue, then at the portrait, and then cover his mouth and laugh again.

Jian Yue got annoyed by the stares and didn't bother with her anymore. She just glared fiercely at the portrait on the city wall and then chuckled to herself.

It was impossible not to laugh. The portrait on the wall was completely different from her. Although she still had the same peach blossom eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry lips, and face like a spring peach, she was incredibly charming.

However, the seductive look in the portrait is unacceptable, especially since, whether it was a prank or not, there is a mole in the center of her philtrum, making her look like a madam from a brothel.

"What are you doing? Where are you going? Look up."

Just as Jian Yue lowered her eyes and walked forward, she was stopped by soldiers at the city gate. They sternly said something to her and tried to snatch the package from her body.

Knowing the situation was right, Jian Yue presented the package and said softly with a trembling body, "Greetings, sir. I am the daughter of a merchant in this city. My family has fallen on hard times, my father is in debt and seriously ill. My mother had no choice but to send me to seek help from my uncle, a wealthy man outside the city, so I have left the city."

As they were talking, Jia Banwen quickly stepped forward and handed over their identification documents and the government's exit permit.

Jian Yue raised an eyebrow, while Jia Banwen, without changing his expression, said to the guard in a coquettish voice, "Sir, my young lady has never traveled far before. Madam specifically instructed me to keep this item safe, saying it was newly acquired in the city and that one cannot leave without it. I wonder what has happened in the city that requires such caution? Could it be some notorious bandit? Or a womanizer?"

As he spoke, he even tensed up slightly, his big eyes glistening as he looked at the guard, making the guard blush. He glanced at the document she had handed him and quickly returned it.

The other one smiled and wiped Jia Banwen's hand as he received the document. "Xiao Cui" immediately gave a shy smile, which disgusted Jian Yue so much that she involuntarily took two small steps to the side.

"Don't be afraid, young lady. This is just a routine check. There are people we need to arrest, but they are not flower thieves. Don't worry. However, with your beautiful face, you should still be careful when you're out and about. Don't let those vagrants take advantage of you."

As the guard spoke, he circled around Jia Banwen, patted her on the backside, and said, "Let's go, next one."

Jia Banwen immediately smiled and thanked him, then dragged Jian Yue forward.

The city gate was just a stone's throw away, but at that moment, something went wrong.

The sound of clattering hooves came from the original spot, followed by a silver arrow that struck Jian Yue's feet, blocking their path. Then, a cold voice rang out from behind them.

"A serious criminal is right in front of you, yet you decide to let him go. Have you lost your minds, or are you simply neglecting your duties?"

Jian Yue gritted her teeth and whispered to Jia Banwen, "It's Heli Hong."

They actually came after us personally. Jian Yue narrowed her eyes, a flash of murderous intent disappearing in them.

Jia Banwen frowned slightly and said, "That shouldn't be the case. I consulted the oracle last night, and it said that I would have a smooth journey out of the city today."

Jian Yue immediately retorted, "What a load of rubbish! When has your divination ever worked on me?"

Looking at Jian Yue's back, even without turning around, Heli Hong clearly recognized that the person in front of her was the one she was looking for. Instantly, her eyes filled with hatred and killing intent, and she coldly said, "Turn around and let me see."

Jian Yue slowly turned around, and when she met He Li Hong's gaze, she hurriedly lowered her eyes, knelt down, and said in a trembling voice, "This humble girl, this humble girl does not know what crime she has committed? Please spare my life."

Seeing Jian Yue like this, Heli Hong suddenly burst into laughter. After laughing, he lowered his head and said, "I've never seen you like this before. What do you call this? Begging me to let you go? Do you think that's possible?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue lowered her head in a panic and began to cry softly. She said, "I don't know who you are, or why you say such things. But I really am not a lady. I am just the daughter of an ordinary merchant in the city. If you don't believe me, you can check. There is no lie."

Jia Banwen chimed in, "Yes, yes, my young lady's surname is Jin, the Jin of gold. This surname is very rare in the city; you can easily find out by looking it up. Don't wrong an innocent person. She's so beautiful, why can't you say anything nice? It's simply..."

"Shut up."

Heli Hong growled at Jia Banwen, who immediately shut up and pretended to shrink back in fear.