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

A few days later, Lianfei recovered and learned why Gu Yin had acted this way. Her patience was also extraordinary. After Gu Yin explained why he ate human flesh, she joined him.

Unfortunately, despite her strong willpower, her digestive system couldn't keep up. Swallowing raw, bloody meat would cause her excruciating cramps, so she eventually gave up and resorted to eating moss from the corner of the wall to survive.

In the end, he became taciturn and mentally unstable. After all, there are few people in this world as calm, composed and self-controlled as Gu Yin.

When Hua Xiangrong brought Lianfei up, she was still wearing Rongrong's mask. When Lianfei saw her, she pounced on her and tried to strangle her. If Hua Xiangrong hadn't been exceptionally skilled, she probably would have been strangled to death.

They say madmen have extraordinary talents, and it's true. No one knows if Lianfei can recover completely. The doctors are helpless, and Hua Xiangrong isn't a philanthropist; she's just prepared to give up and throw her far away.

But the next moment, it was because of Baobei's unexpected intrusion that she gained a personal bodyguard. That day, Baobei missed Hua Xiangrong very much because she had been away from the mountains for several months, so she followed her scent all the way here.

The clever wolf eventually found its owner, but before it could even greet them, Lianfei, who had spotted it immediately, grabbed it and held it tightly in her arms. Not only was the wolf stunned, but Hua Xiangrong was also bewildered. Just as the little wolf came to its senses and bit Lianfei, a miracle occurred.

"Stay with me, I'm cold, I'm cold."

Lianfei kept repeating this sentence, and Hua Xiangrong immediately ordered her to shut up. The baby reluctantly let go, and Lianfei took this opportunity to hug her even tighter, so satisfied that she didn't even care about her wound.

Hua Xiangrong stepped forward and said to Lian Fei, "If you can hear what I'm saying, then look at me. Otherwise, you will absolutely not be allowed to hug my wolf."

Lianfei's eyelids twitched as she looked at Hua Xiangrong. Hua Xiangrong immediately squatted down with amusement, squinting her eyes and asking, "You like it?"

Lianfei nodded, and Hua Xiangrong continued, "But she's a wolf, she eats people, aren't you afraid?"

Lianfei trembled slightly and whispered, "I've eaten people too."

Is this... a form of recognition among peers?

Hua Xiangrong chuckled lightly, glancing at Gu Yin out of the corner of her eye. At that moment, Gu Yin was frighteningly calm. Her eyes were like still water, staring intently at Hua Xiangrong, filled with not only confusion but also hatred.

What she hated, of course, was the face on that mask.

The capital city was fraught with danger, and she naturally couldn't support it alone. She needed several subordinates who were familiar with the capital and loyal to her. Therefore, she set her sights on the two women who had survived in the cellar.

Compared to Lianfei, Hua Xiangrong preferred Gu Yin as her subordinate. After all, no matter how strong a woman is, she cannot stay by the corpses all day long and survive on the flesh and blood of the dead.

This kind of perseverance is enough to move and terrify everyone.

As for Lianfei, although she survived, she had only been down there for a month, and her mind was already destroyed. Whether she can recover is still unknown.

So, she intended to do a good deed for Lianfei, but she never expected that the mentally challenged Lianfei would stay because of her obsession with her baby, and even participate in the extremely cruel training and stand out from the crowd.

No one knows how Lianfei achieved such success, but Hua Xiangrong doesn't care. Since Lianfei has become a useful person, that's the best thing, and it saves her the trouble of looking for someone else.

"This servant will never betray the master, and neither will Lianfei."

At this moment, Gu Yin suddenly spoke, interrupting Hua Xiangrong's thoughts. She was slightly stunned, glanced at Gu Yin, who was still focused on massaging her legs. She suddenly chuckled and said, "You're right. You really won't betray me now. Why should I think so much? Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. When the day of betrayal really comes, I'll just kill you."

Wildcats are notorious for their ruthlessness, which is probably why the gray rat tried to blast her to smithereens that day!

Why did I think of that guy again? What bad luck.

Thinking of this, Hua Xiangrong shook her head and chuckled, then continued, "We need to keep a close eye on Murong Yu. After all, he's our backer here, so we might as well use him. The capital city may seem calm on the surface, but there are undercurrents beneath. You need to be careful and do your research to prevent anyone from taking advantage of us and getting us into trouble."

Gu Yin nodded: "This servant understands."

Hua Xiangrong nodded and continued, "Gu Yin, I know you're not a dull person. Let me give you some advice: Murong Yu is not a good match for you. You'd better not have any improper thoughts, otherwise, you'll get burned, and I won't be able to save you."

Gu Yin paused, a hint of panic flashing across her lowered eyelids, and whispered, "This servant knows."

Hua Xiangrong didn't care and said, "I've told you the story and analyzed the problem for you. It's up to you how you choose. I'm not some kind-hearted person who will clean up your mess. You'll have to figure it out yourself."

After saying this, she looked at Lianfei and smiled, "Since you have nothing to do today, go find the treasure! Take it for a walk in the mountains. It's been here for so long, it must be tired of it."

Upon hearing this, Lianfei's eyes lit up, and she nodded. She then walked to the window and jumped down. Hua Xiangrong shook her head helplessly and said, "With this personality, she probably thinks she's a wolf. She learns everything from Baobei. What if she really develops wolf-like habits?"

Gu Yin came to her senses and laughed, "I'm afraid she's happiest like this. If it weren't for the appearance of the treasure, she might have died that day."

Hua Xiangrong nodded: "Yes, you saw it clearly."

Gu Yin said, "I saw it clearly, otherwise I wouldn't have survived. Life in the cellar was always a nightmare for Gu Yin, so don't worry, Master, Gu Yin will never let herself fall into that situation again."

The original poster clearly sees things clearly. Gu Yin did indeed have feelings for the Second Prince, but that's all. In this world, ordinary men are unreliable, let alone royalty. Gu Yin understands this perfectly, and thanks the original poster for their concern.

Life in the cellar was Gu Yin's nightmare, but she never spoke of it. It wasn't that she wasn't afraid, but that fear was useless now, and all that was left was to struggle to live, because hatred was still growing and wouldn't allow her to die.

In the end, she triumphed. She lived, and the woman was killed, skinned, dismembered, chopped up, and fed to the animals she had raised. The ending was gratifying. Yet, it also remained a part of her heart, preventing her from ever returning to the way things were.

The appearance of Murong Yu was an experience she had never had before. Wearing the mask of the Lord and enjoying the life that should have been the Lord's, she suddenly realized that sometimes, people can really be tempted.

Seeing that Gu Yin was lost in her own thoughts again, Hua Xiangrong waved her hand dismissively and said, "You don't need to come over tonight. Stay downstairs and take good care of the guests. If anyone causes trouble, have Guiwazi handle it."

The ghost child then guarded the person at the stairwell. This person wasn't from Lan Yue Lou, but rather someone Murong Yu had placed beside her, ostensibly to protect her. To avoid arousing Murong Yu's suspicion and displeasure, she naturally accepted the guard with a smile, but all she could do was guard the stairwell. Once inside, he could no longer enter.

Gu Yin nodded, stood up to leave, but as she turned, she looked back at Hua Xiangrong and after a long while asked, "Master, why did you invite General Shangguan today?"

Hua Xiangrong opened her eyes, looked at Gu Yin, and asked, "Why are you asking this?"

Gu Yin said, "It would be better to make peace, but the Shangguan family is arrogant and honest, and doesn't care about court struggles. They are well-known in the capital, but they have offended powerful people because of this. They have already been slandered by eunuchs, and the emperor will probably take action sooner or later."

I've heard a lot about General Shangguan; he's a good person, but his connections are too wide. If you're truly looking for a good match, you should be more cautious.

Hua Xiangrong smiled and retorted, "I don't know anything about him, but don't you know what I'm doing? What I'm doing now is a matter of life and death. Do you think I'm afraid?"

Gu Yin shook her head, slightly worried, and said, "That's not what I meant, but if I had to choose, the Second Prince would be better..."

"That's enough, Gu Yin."

Hua Xiangrong suddenly stood up and said sternly, "You are not allowed to interfere in my affairs. You should just do your own thing. If you want to be Murong Yu's advocate, then leave now and get out of my territory."

Wildcat was always unruly and found it hardest to be controlled by others. Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen a training base to grow after she gained her skills and become a legend in the assassin world.

Gu Yin has broken her rules; she cannot be allowed to stay.

After a moment of anger, Gu Yin had no choice but to shut up and kneel down, saying, "Gu Yin is guilty."

Hua Xiangrong sneered, stepped forward, lifted her chin, and said, "Such a beautiful woman, how could you be so foolish? Just now you were swearing that you wouldn't do anything wrong, and it hasn't been that long? Gu Yin, you really disappoint me."

Gu Yin dared not move and said, "I beg the Lord to punish me for my crime."

Hua Xiangrong smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes. She said, "From the moment you came with me, I don't believe you couldn't see my temperament. I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today, but if it happens again, I will definitely not forgive you."

Remember this: this Lan Yue Lou is not the same Lan Yue Lou as before, and I am no longer the Rongrong who only knew Dou Hen. As for you, if you want something, earn it through your own abilities. Don't try to cheat or ruin my plans.

Gu Yin hurriedly replied, "This servant has remembered it. Thank you for sparing my life, Master."

Hua Xiangrong released her grip and sneered, "I don't like killing, but some people always seem to run into my line of fire. If I want to live, I have to pay a price, which inevitably means someone else will die. Gu Yin, I'm giving you a chance, but only this once."