The Obsessive Crown Prince Can't Let Me Go
Chapter 193 - 191: The Minor Chamber

Chapter 193: Chapter 191: The Minor Chamber

Luo Wanzhao came back to her senses, unwilling to let her sister feel sad, and smiled, "Of course Xiang’er is more beautiful."

"I told you," Luo Wanxiang raised her chin proudly, "How could there be a woman more beautiful than me in the world? Those people calling someone the number one beauty in the Capital have simply not seen true beauty; they are short-sighted! Sister, don’t worry, once Shen Yinning becomes our brother-in-law’s concubine, I’ll make sure to teach her a lesson, so she doesn’t become overly proud and forget her own place!"

Luo Wanzhao felt a bitterness rising in her heart: "She doesn’t want to be the Prince’s concubine."

"What?!"

Luo Wanxiang was shocked: "As the daughter of a criminal, being our brother-in-law’s concubine is a benevolent gesture on our part for her. If it weren’t for your health preventing you from having children, would it ever be her turn? She doesn’t even want this - what, does she think she can reach the heavens?! Hmph, I think she’s just being deliberately pretentious. I’ll go tell her right now that opportunities come only once, and she shouldn’t take it for granted!"

She turned and left, and Luo Wanzhao couldn’t stop her.

On the other side.

Xue Ling was irritated by Luo Wanxiang until he felt a bit better upon seeing Xue Mianmian by the pond.

He walked over and playfully lifted Xue Mianmian’s hood, covering her small head, "What are you looking at?"

"Young Master..." Xue Mianmian quickly curtsied, "I was watching the fish with Zhaozhao."

"Childish, what’s so interesting about fish?"

"If fish aren’t interesting, are Young Master Xue’s matchmaking meetings interesting?" Shen Yinning chuckled, "However, even getting the matchmaking partner wrong is indeed quite the spectacle."

Xue Mianmian couldn’t help but laugh along.

Xue Ling had a vein throbbing at his forehead.

Shen Yinning’s words were like venom, and he wondered how the Crown Prince tolerated her.

He grabbed Xue Mianmian’s small hand, "Have I ever told you to stay away from Shen Yinning? She might lead you astray."

As he tried to take Xue Mianmian away, he turned and ran into Luo Wanxiang again.

Luo Wanxiang’s gaze swept over his hand holding Xue Mianmian’s wrist, showing some displeasure in her eyes, "Xue Ling, who is she?"

Xue Ling didn’t bother to answer, dragging Xue Mianmian away.

"You—" Luo Wanxiang stomped her foot in anger, "Xue Ling, are you deliberately using her to provoke me?!"

"Crazy."

Xue Ling cursed under his breath and quickened his pace.

Xue Mianmian couldn’t help but look back, meeting Luo Wanxiang’s venomous gaze.

She shivered and hurriedly trotted to catch up with Xue Ling.

Luo Wanxiang stomped her foot in fury.

This little maid, though veiled, had beautiful eyes when she glanced back.

Could she be Xue Ling’s personal maid?!

He dared to take a personal maid!

As she stared at Xue Mianmian, Shen Yinning was also observing her on the side.

After a moment, like a little fox adept at reading emotions, she slightly curled her red lips, lazily adjusted her accessories, and a plan quietly formed in her mind.

"Hmph!" Luo Wanxiang snorted heavily from her nose and turned to Shen Yinning, "Hey, was that maid Xue Ling’s personal maid—"

Before she could finish, she suddenly stopped.

The woman by the pond holding the Jade Bowl of fish food had a tall and graceful figure, skin fairer than snow, black hair, red lips, a lotus face; her beauty was breathtaking.

Her reflection on the water, swayed by the cold wind, seemed like a captivating fox playing with nine tails.

There was such a beautiful woman in the world...

Luo Wanxiang unconsciously swallowed, "You...you are?"

Shen Yinning gracefully curtsied, "Miss Luo, I’m Shen Yinning."

Shen Yinning...

For a moment, Luo Wanxiang’s mind went blank.

She is Shen Yinning!

Shen Yinning is this beautiful!

Her sister claiming to be more beautiful than Shen Yinning was clearly deceiving her!

Her face burned red with shame and anger as she remembered her purpose, "You are Shen Yinning? Why won’t you agree to become my brother-in-law’s concubine?!"

Shen Yinning found herself speechless.

These days, not only were main wives busy finding concubines for their husbands, but even younger sisters started arranging concubines for their brother-in-laws.

She replied, "I’ve already answered this question to Princess Wu."

"I heard that you were quite prominent in the Capital before, but now you’ve been reduced to serving a small Eighth Rank official, why are you still putting on airs and unwilling to be my brother-in-law’s concubine?"

Shen Yinning smiled slightly, changing the topic, "Have you taken a liking to Xue Ling?"

Luo Wanxiang was taken aback.

Her youthful infatuation was exposed, and her cheeks flushed red, "What does it matter to you?!"

"You just asked me if that girl was Xue Ling’s personal maid, and you were correct, she is. Xue Ling is very fond of her, taking her everywhere and practically wishing he could tie her to his belt."

With each sentence Shen Yinning spoke, Luo Wanxiang’s expression darkened.

She tightly clenched her soft whip, saying disdainfully, "What do you mean by telling me this, Shen Yinning? Do you take me for a jealous woman? I’ll have you know, I’m not like you women, always competing and scheming. I learnt martial arts since childhood and usually associate with nobility. I don’t engage in petty rivalries!"

Shen Yinning’s smile grew wider, "Of course, with Miss Luo’s beauty and courage, there’s no need for schemes. Xue Ling is bound to be entranced by you. A mere personal maid is hardly a threat. However, it would be a shame if that maid continues to seduce Xue Ling, causing him to lose focus on his future."

Luo Wanxiang recalled Xue Mianmian’s fleeting glance and felt an annoyance grow within her.

She said, "You’re right, that little maid does have a fox-like demeanor."

Shen Yinning gently coaxed, "For Xue Ling’s sake, Miss Luo could mention to Madam Xue that this little maid keeps seducing Xue Ling. Out of maternal affection, Madam Xue would surely reprimand the maid, preventing her from hindering Xue Ling’s future."

Luo Wanxiang fell into contemplation.

Shen Yinning’s phoenix eyes glimmered with a hidden light.

Given her current lowly status and restrictions, she couldn’t overtly help Mianmian.

If she could make use of Luo Wanxiang, letting Madam Xue discover Mianmian by Xue Ling’s side, with the Chief of Staff and Madam Xue’s affection for Mianmian, they would surely save her from Xue Ling.

At that time, whether they made her an adopted daughter or sent her far away, Mianmian would be free from Xue Ling.

As she plotted, a cold voice suddenly interrupted:

"Madam Shen, quite the schemer."

Shen Yinning looked up to see Lu Ying standing beneath the plum tree, his hands behind his back, not knowing how long he had been there.

Lu Ying said to Luo Wanxiang, "Miss Luo, have you ever considered that running to Madam Xue with this might make you seem nosy and gossipy? In my opinion, Miss Luo is straightforward and spirited, not the cunning and meddlesome type."

Shen Yinning suddenly gripped the small bowl of fish food tightly.

Lu Ying was deliberately ruining her plan!

And his words seemed to scold her as a meddlesome, cunning woman!