kvmb Chapter 391 The Scumbag Woman Reborn, the Regent Prince Refuses to Be a Sucker 9
Chapter 391 The Scumbag Woman Reborn, the Regent Prince Refuses to Be a Sucker 9
While Yun Qing was smashing things in the courtyard, a clever maid ran off to find Marquis Ning'an.
At this moment, Yun Qing came out of Jiang Yunyan's boudoir and happened to meet Ning Anhou who had just arrived.
Marquis Ning'an happened to overhear her boastful words and was so frightened that his legs went weak. He wanted to rebuke her, but then he remembered the reprimand from the Regent and could only swallow his words.
Then, suppressing his anger, he said as gently as possible, "Yun Qing, what nonsense are you talking about? You are currently engaged to the Regent."
"And Yunyan is your older sister..."
Yun Qing was already plotting how to snatch the Fifth Prince from his mind, and she was impatient with his lecture. "Oh dear! Father, you should go and see my sister. She's terrifying."
After saying that, he left with his maid.
Marquis Ning'an was so angry that he was blowing his beard and glaring. Did this rebellious daughter still respect him?
However, he could only remain angry, not daring to hit or scold.
He was still angry when Biyue ran out of the room and knelt down in front of him with a thud.
"My lord, you must stand up for Miss! The second young lady has gone too far. Miss was so badly injured, and she still whipped her, causing her wounds to reopen."
"The Fifth Prince personally brought the imperial physician to treat Miss's injuries. If the Fifth Prince finds out..."
Previously, when Jiang Yunyan was engaged to the Regent, Biyue always used the Regent to pressure and protect Jiang Yunyan. But now that Yunqing is engaged to the Regent, she has no choice but to bring up the Fifth Prince.
But how could Marquis Ning'an dare to make a decision for Jiang Yunyan?
He cursed Yun Qing a couple of times in the middle of the night, and the Regent knew about it. He even gave him a thorough dressing-down in court and came to reprimand him.
If he dares to help Jiang Yunyan teach Yun Qing a lesson now, the Regent might immediately lead his men to ransack the Marquis's mansion.
However, he couldn't disregard the Fifth Prince's feelings, so he had the doctor examine Jiang Yunyan's injuries again.
Jiang Yunyan was still reeling from the blow Yunqing had dealt her. How could Helian Yin go to see Jiang Yunqing in the middle of the night?
"Impossible!" Jiang Yunyan refused to believe it.
In her past life, she had witnessed Helian Yin's deep affection for her, his willingness to give up everything for her, and his unwavering devotion until death. In this life, she naturally believed it without a doubt.
Helian Yin could never fall in love with another woman, especially not that bitch Jiang Yunqing!
But Jiang Yunqing didn't seem to be lying, so why would Helian Yin go to see her in the middle of the night...?
Wait, midnight...last night?
Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she understood what was going on.
It's impossible for Helian Yin to come to the Marquis's residence to see Jiang Yunqing in the middle of the night. He must have known that Qi Shi had hurt her and came to see her secretly. He simply can't let her go.
Jiang Yunyan's painful and disappointed feelings vanished, and she even felt a little sweet.
That fool, he clearly has feelings for her, yet he deliberately tries to anger her, isn't he afraid she'll really run away from him?
Fortunately, she knew of his deep affection long ago, and in this life, they will surely have a happy ending.
After she calmed down, she remembered Yun Qing's words about taking the Fifth Prince away from her.
Although she had deliberately led the conversation, Jiang Yunqing's blatant statement still surprised her.
In her previous life, she only found out that Jiang Yunqing and the Fifth Prince were having an affair right before she died. Before that, Jiang Yunqing had never revealed anything about her relationship with the Fifth Prince.
The person who used to secretly flirt with men is now being so blatant?
However, upon closer reflection, this kind of flamboyance is more in line with Jiang Yunqing's personality. On the contrary, it was strange that she had kept her mouth shut in her previous life and was able to refrain from showing off in front of her.
It must have been the Fifth Prince who warned her.
Why didn't the Fifth Prince restrain her in this life?
Is it because the two haven't had a chance to get together yet, or does the Fifth Prince think that she is already a useless pawn?
Unfortunately, he's going to be disappointed.
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"Ah—I confess...I confess..."
The dimly lit dungeon was filled with a thick stench of blood, and the people hanging from the wooden frames had been tortured beyond recognition.
Even the most hardened assassin has been driven to a mental breakdown by torture, regretting that he was a step too slow when he bit his tongue to hide the poison.
Helian Yin sat not far away, leaning lazily against the back of his chair, holding a dagger in his hand and slowly wiping it, without even raising his eyes.
The bloodied figure, hanging there, dared not delay for a moment. Taking a breath, he spoke with difficulty, "It was the First Prince... it was the First Prince who sent us to assassinate the Fifth Prince..."
Helian Yin remained silent.
Just as the person in charge of the torture was about to continue, the man cried out in terror, "And... assassinate the Regent while you're at it..."
The reason it was just a side trip was because Helian Yin decided to go boating on the lake on a whim.
Helian Yin looked at the gleaming dagger and sighed softly, "Jingyan..."
Helian Jingyan, the current eldest prince, is the son of the Empress Dowager. He has lost the Emperor's favor, but his maternal clan still holds power, so he is not without the strength to compete.
Of all the princes, he was the one with the closest relationship to the regent, his uncle.
Helian Yin remained silent for a long time. The assassin was filled with trepidation, wanting to beg the Regent for a quick death, but dared not speak. He could only suppress his painful gasps amidst the dripping of blood.
At this moment, Qi Shi limped in, his face contorted in a grimace, and leaned down to whisper a few words in Helian Yin's ear.
Helian Yin's face darkened instantly, his whole body filled with murderous intent. With a casual wave of his hand, the dagger flew out of his hand and pierced straight into the heart of the assassin.
He flung his sleeves and left, his sinister voice barely concealing his anger, "Useless thing!"
He gave them all a chance, yet a group of assassins couldn't kill Helian Jingyu.
Qi Shi followed with a limp, cautiously offering a word of advice, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort is probably just saying it; she certainly won't actually try to steal it..."
After being given a cold look by Helian Yin, he wisely shut up.
I understand! The prince can't stand hearing about this right now.
?
Yun Qing was unaware that the Regent had already heard of her bold words.
She was still wondering if the Fifth Prince really liked Jiang Yunyan, but after thinking for a while, she felt that she didn't need to think so much.
Regardless of whether the Fifth Prince likes Jiang Yunyan or not, she's determined to snatch whatever Jiang Yunyan likes!
She nodded firmly, then ran to the dressing table and found a purse embroidered with spring flowers.
"Xia Tao, have someone send this purse to the Fifth Prince."
As she handed over the purse, her gaze fell upon the jade pendant in the jewelry box, and she couldn't help but reach out and pick it up.
She was fiddling with the jade pendant in her hand when Xia Tao, who had tried to pull the purse away several times without success, couldn't help but say, "Miss, why don't you let go?"
Yun Qing snapped out of her reverie, hesitated for a moment, and finally took the purse back. "Never mind, the Fifth Prince is injured now, how can he be in the mood for romance? Sending it now might just annoy people, let's give it to him next time!"
She made the decision happily.
Then, with a relaxed air, she tossed aside the purse and continued to admire the jade pendant. "Xia Tao, don't you think this jade pendant is quite beautiful?"
Xia Tao honestly replied, "The Regent's personal items are naturally not ordinary."
Yun Qing stared at the jade pendant for a while, then suddenly said with a serious expression, "Xia Tao, do you think I should also send a return gift? I hope the Regent won't think I've neglected him and confiscate the Marquis's mansion?"
Xia Tao turned pale with fright and stammered, "Then...then Miss, please send some quickly."
Yun Qing looked troubled. "What should I give her?"
Xia Tao offered her some helpful suggestions, saying, "That purse would be quite nice."
Yun Qing shook her head in rejection, "No, no, that was embroidered by Chunhua. What if the Regent thinks I'm fooling him and confiscates the Marquis's mansion?"
Xia Tao was almost in tears. How could the Regent be so unreasonable? He threatened to confiscate the Marquis's mansion at the drop of a hat.
Qi Ying: ...The prince's reputation has been ruined!
However, if the princess could really give the prince a token of their love, the prince should be able to calm down.
Moreover, judging from her appearance, the princess didn't seem to want to take the fifth prince away.