The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Since the Lin family arrived, the Marquis's residence has become much more lively.

Liang Ruoxue's injuries hadn't fully healed, and she didn't want to deal with the brother and sister, so she kept avoiding them.

Lin Yun had no intention of seeing her and looked down on Liang Ruochu, so she happily went to keep Liang Ruoyan company.

Liang Ruoyan took good care of her, and the two became very close friends after just a few days of chatting.

Lin Yun took Liang Ruoyan's arm and plucked a peach blossom.

“Sister Yan, I think someone as talented and beautiful as you is the most suitable for the Third Prince. These past few days, I’ve been listening to what those people in the manor have been saying, and they’ve really been mistaking a fish eye for a pearl.”

Liang Ruoyan accepted the peach blossom.

"When did the Third Prince have anything to do with my sister? It's just that she's the one who's trying to get involved."

As she spoke, Liang Ruoyan snapped off the flower branch. Since Liang Ruoxue had this intention, she couldn't just sit idly by and wait for her fate; she needed to settle this matter as soon as possible.

She knows more than Liang Ruoxue, and with Xu Ying's help, she will surely get what she wants as long as she puts in some effort.

There would be a chance to see the Third Prince before the Dragon Boat Festival banquet. If all else fails, Xu Ying can host a banquet to invite him.

Thinking this way, Liang Ruoyan felt much more at ease.

Lin Yun's eyes shone brightly, filled with envy.

"Sister Yan is so lucky."

"I had no idea that my sister usually talks about me like this."

Liang Ruoxue had been standing behind them for an unknown amount of time before she spoke with sarcasm.

Liang Ruoyan turned around and met Liang Ruoxue's gaze.

Liang Ruoxue took a few steps forward. "What do you mean I'm the one who's trying to get involved? Isn't it true that you're not, sister?"

She knew how Liang Ruoyan had caught the Third Prince's eye, but she didn't say it out loud, just to annoy Liang Ruoyan.

Liang Ruoyan pursed her lips; she had indeed obtained it through scheming.

Seeing that Liang Ruoyan remained silent, Liang Ruoxue sneered: "Say what you have to say to my face, don't gossip behind my back."

"Sister Yan, what did you say wrong? On the contrary, it is you who is taking advantage of kindness. Be careful that you don't get what you want and instead become disliked."

Seeing Liang Ruoyan being scolded, Lin Yun immediately stood up for her.

Liang Ruoxue, hands on her hips, scoffed, "And who do you think you are? Do you really think I don't know what you're doing here? My older brother is getting married to the Qi family girl in September, and you're rushing over here. Do you want to be a concubine or a maidservant? Or are you aiming to be a secondary wife? You really have no shame."

Lin Yun's face turned pale and then red. Her thoughts had been exposed, and she opened her mouth only to be scolded by Liang Ruoxue.

Liang Ruoxue seemed to have thought of something and chuckled, "My eldest brother is always very polite and never sees you. But my brother is a different story. He doesn't refuse anyone and he likes people like you who come to him on their own. Go and walk around his door a couple of times, and I guarantee he'll be begging my mother to take you in."

"Liang Ruoxue, you!"

Lin Yun was furious and raised her hand to hit him, but Liang Ruoyan grabbed her.

"Alright, stop making a scene. You're just making a fool of yourself. Ruoxue, we're guests, why are you being so aggressive?"

Liang Ruoxue tossed her hair. "Just keep pretending to be a good person. Once this little vixen by your side ruins your older brother's reputation, you'll be in the same boat as them, and who knows, the Third Prince might even despise you because of this."

After saying that, Liang Ruoxue left with a smug look on her face.

The last sentence struck a chord with Liang Ruoyan.

Lin Yun grabbed Liang Ruoyan's sleeve: "Sister Yan, I don't have that intention."

Liang Ruoyan glanced at her and simply said, "Let's go back first."

After receiving benefits from Liang Ruoyan, Liang Ruoxue went to find Shen Hanyu. Shen Hanyu had been quite free these past few days. She took the account books of those shops and checked them one by one to make sure there were no problems with them.

Hearing the door open without a maid announcing it, Shen Hanyu knew it was Liang Ruoxue. She closed the ledger and looked at Liang Ruoxue with questioning eyes, asking what she was doing here at this hour.

"My wound has been terribly itchy these past few days, so I've been taking walks around. Hey, when are you going to help me again? I can't just stay in the manor forever."

Liang Ruoxue propped her face up, no longer as arrogant as she had been in front of Liang Ruoyan. Now that she needed someone's help, she naturally had to adopt the right attitude.

"Come with me to offer incense tomorrow."

"Didn't we just go there before?"

Shen Hanyu looked at her, and Liang Ruoxue immediately realized what was happening and took Shen Hanyu's hand.

"You really have a way with things. I trust you now. Should I still wear that hairpin tomorrow?"

Shen Hanyu shook her head and said no.

“Wearing it any longer would look a bit deliberate. Come over tomorrow morning and I'll fix it for you.”

Liang Ruoxue left Shen Hanyu's side with a happy smile. Shen Hanyu was able to obtain this information, naturally thanks to her previous life.

I don't know if Liang Ruoyan will go with us, but even if she does, it doesn't really matter.

The next morning, Liang Ruoxue went to Shen Hanyu's place and told Lin Lihua that she was going out with Shen Hanyu.

Lin Lihua wondered, when did the two of them become so close?

When they reached Shen Hanyu's side, Liang Ruoxue sat in a chair and looked at herself in the mirror.

Shen Hanyu took the eyebrow and lip makeup and started applying it to Liang Ruoxue's face.

Liang Ruoxue was very obedient and let Shen Hanyu do as she pleased.

"Today, Princess Yongning and the Third Prince went to Wenlong Temple together. Don't be too eager for quick success. Sometimes it's good to please Princess Yongning first. You are different from Liang Ruoyan."

Liang Ruoxue nodded and made a note of it, waiting for Shen Hanyu to do her makeup.

After applying her makeup, Liang Ruoxue dressed simply and elegantly, and the two complemented each other very well.

The two got up and headed to Wenlong Temple. Hantai Temple had been ravaged by thieves and many parts were still under repair, so this time they went to Wenlong Temple.

Upon arriving at their destination, Liang Ruoxue was puzzled as she did not see the carriages of the Third Prince and Princess Yongning.

"You can go in."

Shen Hanyu remained relatively calm and pulled Liang Ruoxue inside.

Liang Ruoxue composed herself and followed Shen Hanyu.

After they went inside, Liang Ruoyan appeared. She took a deep breath. Her mother had told her that the Third Prince would be coming to Wenlong Temple today. How did Shen Hanyu and Liang Ruoxue get this information?

Without giving her a chance to think further, Liang Ruoyan adjusted her crystal hairpin and could only follow her inside, hoping to meet her first.

Upon entering the temple, Shen Hanyu and Liang Ruoxue headed straight for the main hall.

After being warned by Shen Hanyu, she dared not look around recklessly and just waited for an opportunity to come to her.

"Liang Ruoyan might come today as well."

As they were going in, Shen Hanyu suddenly said something like this.

Liang Ruoxue's eyes widened.

She immediately grabbed Shen Hanyu's wrist: "Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Shen Hanyu turned her hand away.

"Why are you panicking? Princess Yongning doesn't like her, so she'll be on guard against her."

Liang Ruoxue then swallowed the questioning in her throat.

She felt like she was being led by the nose by Shen Hanyu, as if she had boarded a pirate ship, yet she was helpless.

Upon entering the main hall, Liang Ruoxue respectfully offered incense and prayed for blessings, when she heard footsteps behind her.

"Second Miss Liang?"

It was Li Jun's voice.