Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

"Bang!" A crisp cracking sound came from Chu Yanran's room.

Looking at her daughter, Zhang felt both heartache and anger. She was angry that her daughter had traded her face for that bitch Chu Yingge's life, but heartache because she was, after all, her daughter. Now that her face was in this state, what would become of her?

Thinking of this, Zhang became furious again: "What's the use of getting angry now? Your face is ruined, while that bitch Chu Yingge is still alive and well. You, you are really useless!"

Chu Yanran originally thought that if Chu Yingge died, then her face would have been worth it. After all, it was just a whip mark, and as long as she spent a lot of money, it could definitely be cured.

But when she sent Green Bamboo out to find Zhang Shi to discuss the matter, she brought back news that Chu Yingge was still alive, and not only alive, but also thriving.

Doesn't this mean her face was ruined for nothing?

"Mother, you must help me." Chu Yanran said with great certainty, as if Zhang Shi would definitely help her.

As expected, Zhang was angry, but she still carefully examined Chu Yanran's wound. Although it was a whip mark, Chu Yingge's strength was no joke. Fortunately, the face had not yet shown signs of festering.

As Zhang examined Chu Yanran's wounds, she felt a pang of heartache. When had her daughter ever suffered such injustice? Yet this time, she had fallen victim to Chu Yingge's schemes time and time again. Oh well, she hadn't been able to defeat Chu Yingge's mother, so how could her daughter possibly defeat that little bitch Chu Yingge?

"From now on, you really have to be obedient. Listen to your mother's advice and put Chu Yingge aside for now. Once you become the empress, there's nothing you can't do. You fell into Chu Yingge's trap because you couldn't keep your composure."

"Mother's words are correct," Chu Yanran said respectfully.

She has always been too arrogant and conceited, which is why she has repeatedly failed to gain any advantage over Chu Yingge.

Her mother and brother both told her not to worry about Chu Yinge for now, but to focus on securing the position of Empress. Once she became Empress, what couldn't she do?

But it was precisely because she was unwilling to accept this that she repeatedly took unorthodox approaches and provoked Chu Yingge. Now, this face is the price she pays for her disobedience.

Fortunately, it's not too late to understand now.

Chu Yingge wasn't the only stumbling block in her life. She would remove the other obstacles first, and then slowly torture this bitch who had caused her to stumble time and time again!

Seeing her daughter's expression, Zhang knew that her daughter had come to a decision. She took Chu Yanran's hand and led her to sit down on the couch.

Prying open Chu Yanran's fingers, one could see that her palms were covered in wounds. Needless to say, it was clear that she had been angered by Chu Yingge's situation.

"Yanran, you are the apple of my eye. How can I bear to see you bullied like this? Promise me, okay? From now on, you just need to focus on becoming the Empress. Leave Chu Yingge's matter to me, okay?"

"I will leave it to Mother's arrangement." Chu Yanran's expression was much calmer, no longer as emotional as before, after all, she had truly come to her senses.

When Zhang heard her daughter say that, she felt much more at ease, and her gaze softened considerably.

"Just stay in the yard for now and don't go anywhere. I'll go find your brother and see if there's any good way to heal the scars on your face. I promise they won't leave any scars."

"Thank you, Mother. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Don't mention it, you're the apple of my eye!" Zhang said with a smile, but she ignored the malice that flashed in Chu Yanran's eyes.

Looking at the blood in her hand, Chu Yanran's gaze seemed to freeze, her eyes filled with a chill.

She will naturally obey now, but when she becomes the empress, second only to the emperor, the first person she will not let go of is that bitch Chu Yingge!

Madam Zhang offered a few words of comfort and instructed Green Bamboo to take good care of Chu Yanran. Then she came out of the room. After Madam Zhang left, Chu Yanran pulled Green Bamboo to the dressing table and took out a sandalwood incense box.

"Put this into Chu Yinnan's food," Chu Yanran said, handing the item to Lvzhu.

Green Bamboo looked puzzled as she took the sandalwood incense box from her young mistress and asked, "What does this have to do with the second young master?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!" Chu Yanran rebuked angrily, then a sinister look appeared on her face: "It doesn't matter if I can't deal with Chu Yingge, I can make the people she cares about lose their lives. I don't believe that Chu Yingge can remain indifferent this time!"

"Miss is about to harm the second young master!" Green Bamboo realized belatedly, and her hand holding the sandalwood incense box trembled slightly.

"Didn't Miss promise Madam that she wouldn't make things difficult for Ninth Miss for the time being? Why is she still..."

“I really didn’t make things difficult for Chu Yingge,” Chu Yanran paused, then continued, “I only made things difficult for the people close to Chu Yingge.”

Green Bamboo suddenly realized that the sandalwood incense box in her hand had become a hot potato, and she didn't know what to do.

Perhaps sensing Green Bamboo's fear, Chu Yanran moved closer to her and said, "If you still want to be my brother's woman, then don't hesitate. Otherwise, I'll have my brother kick you out of the house, and you'll never see your sweetheart again!"

Chu Yanran's words carried some weight. Green Bamboo lowered her head and pondered for a while. In the Prime Minister's mansion, everyone knew that the eldest young master loved the eldest young lady the most. If she offended the eldest young lady, the eldest young master would definitely listen to her. At that time, she might really be kicked out of the Prime Minister's mansion.

She suddenly gripped the sandalwood incense box tightly, a newfound determination in her eyes. What was wrong with doing this to be with the young master?

"Don't worry, Miss, Green Bamboo will definitely handle this well."

"That's a good girl." Chu Yanran patted Green Bamboo's shoulder, a sly smile on her lips.

She only needs to worry about her face now. Being so well-behaved, Chu Yingge would never guess that she has feelings for Chu Yinnan.

Once Chu Yinan is eliminated, Chu Yingge of the Prime Minister's Mansion will be completely isolated and helpless.

By then, dealing with Chu Yingge will be much easier.

"Now that you understand, what are you still doing here? Did I not make myself clear?"

"Green Bamboo will go right away." After saying that, Green Bamboo put the sandalwood incense box in her sleeve, nodded to Chu Yanran, and then hurriedly left the room.