After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 144 Su Wan'er uses Xue Xiang as a pawn

Su Wan'er walked down the street, her mind filled with frustration, oblivious to the dazzling array of stalls around her. Her head hung low, her steps heavy, her resentment finding no outlet.

She glanced up casually and caught sight of the Fourth Prince, Murong Che, not far away. Instantly, the scene of Lin Qianqian and Murong Che embracing, causing Murong Yi's misunderstanding and creating a huge uproar, flashed through her mind. Her brows furrowed tightly. She had hoped that such a huge misunderstanding would drive a wedge between Murong Yi and Lin Qianqian, but instead, they had resolved their conflict. How could Su Wan'er not be furious?

Just as she was getting annoyed, she noticed a woman in red standing next to Murong Che. The woman, dressed in striking red, was muttering to Murong Che, seemingly in a flirtatious manner. Su Wan'er's heart stirred, and with a mix of schadenfreude and curiosity, she casually approached, pricking up her ears to eavesdrop.

This woman was Xue Xiang. Her cheeks were flushed, tears glistening in her eyes, and she gazed at Murong Che with deep affection and expectation, saying sweetly, "Your Highness, it's been so long, don't you really understand my feelings?"

Murong Che's expression was cold and his gaze distant. He said coldly, "Miss Xue, I don't understand what you mean."

Xue Xiang was so angry that her eyebrows shot up, her brows furrowed tightly, and her face was filled with helplessness and heartache. She almost roared, "Murong Che! I like you! I've liked you since the first moment I saw you! Why do you still ignore me?!"

Murong Che frowned slightly, his eyes filled with determination, and said sternly, "Miss Xue, I am a married man. Please have some self-respect!"

Xue Xiang completely lost control of her emotions, tears streaming down her face. She shouted excitedly, "So what! Xu Wanwan has been dead for so long, why can't you let go of the past and forget her? Look at me, I'm just as good as you! Why don't you like me!"

Murong Che took a deep breath, his eyes gentle yet unwavering: "Although Wanwan has departed, she will forever remain the only love in my heart. My affection for her will never waver until death. Miss Xue, please cease your entanglement and have some self-respect!"

After saying this, he resolutely turned around and strode away, leaving Xue Xiang standing there alone, sobbing uncontrollably.

Xue Xiang watched Murong Che's retreating figure without looking back, her legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground. Her eyes were empty, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks, and she began to mutter to herself, "Why...why can't you even look at me? What is it about me that I lack compared to her, not even the slightest bit...For so long, my heart and eyes have been filled with you, I've rejoiced and grieved for you, but in your heart, I'm not even worth a dead person, am I so worthless, without even a place in your heart?"

Su Wan'er witnessed this scene clearly. She narrowed her eyes slightly, a sly glint in them. Her lips, which had been tightly pressed together, slowly curved upwards, forming a wicked smile.

Su Wan'er moved gracefully closer to Xue Xiang, her face full of concern, and said softly, "Miss, seeing you so heartbroken, it really breaks my heart."

Xue Xiang was feeling wronged when she saw her approaching. She retorted irritably, "What's it to you!" With that, she turned her head away, looking arrogant.

Su Wan'er wasn't annoyed, but just chuckled dismissively, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense: "You think the Fourth Prince doesn't like you just because of his dead wife? Hmph, there's more to it than meets the eye."

Upon hearing this, Xue Xiang, though filled with suspicion, couldn't help but turn around and ask irritably, "What do you mean?"

Su Wan'er leaned closer and lowered her voice, saying, "To be honest, the Fourth Prince's heart belongs to the Ninth Prince's wife, Lin Qianqian. That day, the Ninth Prince and I saw the Fourth Prince and Lin Qianqian embracing each other, and Murong Yi happened to be there, causing quite a stir. I suppose the reason the Prince is cold to you is because he can't let go of Lin Qianqian."

Upon hearing this, Xue Xiang was taken aback at first, then looked on with suspicion and asked warily, "Why should I believe you! Who are you!"

Su Wan'er was prepared. With an indignant expression, she pulled a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped her eyes as she said, "Miss, I feel the same way you do! I grew up with the Ninth Prince, and we were mutually in love, but Lin Qianqian interfered. She's a vixen, always seducing men. Although I'm just the Prince's concubine, I can never erase that feeling from my heart. I'm telling you this today because I can't bear to see you suffer like me." As she spoke, she pretended to wipe away tears.

Then, Su Wan'er took Xue Xiang's hand and said earnestly, "If you don't believe me, you can go and ask around and see how big a fuss that day was. Lin Qianqian relied on her looks to seduce people everywhere and ruined countless marriages. We are both unfortunate people, so why would I lie to you?"

Xue Xiang felt a turmoil in her heart as she listened to Su Wan'er's words. She was already filled with resentment because of Murong Che's indifference, and these words were like a fire that ignited the dry tinder of suspicion in her heart.

On the one hand, she was skeptical of what Su Wan'er said, after all, she had never heard of such an entanglement between Murong Che and Lin Qianqian; but on the other hand, deep down she hoped it was true, because if so, Murong Che's indifference towards her would have a "reasonable explanation," rather than her being inadequate.

She secretly pondered that if Lin Qianqian was truly the obstacle between her and Murong Che, as Su Wan'er claimed, then she couldn't let her off easily. However, reason reminded her not to believe her so readily, yet Su Wan'er's tearful appearance made it difficult for her to completely ignore her. Torn between these conflicting emotions, Xue Xiang's hostility towards Lin Qianqian intensified, and she decided to secretly investigate. If Su Wan'er's words were true, she would make Lin Qianqian pay the price.