Mercenary Princess - Chapter 165
"What am I going crazy about? Ask yourself what you were thinking just now! Women, let me tell you, you have no hope in this life! So stop daydreaming! Get ready, in three days, you'll be the mistress of my Blood Lotus Palace!"
Rongyue's pupils widened in horror: "You're insane!!"
"Hahaha! Yes, I've gone mad! If I'm heading towards hell, then let me tell you, you can forget about escaping responsibility; I'll drag you down to hell with me!!"
His wild and cold oath echoed for a long time in the deathly silent hall, chilling and sinister, branding itself into Rongyue's heart like a curse. The terrifying mark followed her like a ghost, impossible to shake off...
Inside the Plum Pavilion, Xue Ji twisted the silk handkerchief in her hand tightly, her beautiful face contorted with jealousy and hatred.
"The Palace Master actually let her into the Xuanji Pavilion, how could this be, how could this be..."
Beside her, a maid dressed in emerald green hurriedly spoke up for her, saying, "That's right! Madam has served the Palace Master for so many years, possessing both talent and virtue, and surpassing all others in beauty. In particular, her excellent zither playing has won the Palace Master's favor. It seemed that they were about to achieve their happy ending, but who knew that this vile woman would suddenly appear and ruin Madam's good fortune? How can anyone not be angry!"
"Bang!" Her delicate hand slammed down on the coffee table beside her, making the teacups on it clink and rattle.
"No, I can't accept this! I can't accept that all these years of hard work have gone to waste! Xiao Cui, let's go see what kind of vixen that slut is, that she has bewitched the Palace Master!"
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Stirring the charcoal in the stove, I quietly watched the fiery red charcoal fade to ashes after its most brilliant display, turning into a pile of pulverized ash after the last bit of heat had dissipated. Alas, after fulfilling its mission, it ended in a desolate and sorrowful manner.
Looking up at the hourglass on the wall, Rongyue's lips curled into a barely perceptible, cold smile.
She's been demonstrating for a full hour. Doesn't this woman get tired?
Rongyue's indifferent attitude finally provoked Xueji's anger.
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up, her delicate hand, painted with red nail polish, pointing directly at the indifferent Rongyue: "Did you hear what I said?!" This wretched woman has neither looks nor figure. I really don't know what bewitched the Palace Master to give her the position of the head of the inner courtyard!
Who do you think you are?
She gasped, staring in disbelief at the composed woman, her small face turning deathly pale with anger in an instant!
"How dare you insult me!" She was so angry that her body trembled, and she pointed at Rongyue with a shaky voice that could pierce eardrums.
"Insulting you is an honor, don't be ungrateful." She gracefully clapped her hands, stood up, and walked to sit opposite Xue Ji as if no one else was there. She casually picked up a teacup and poured herself a cup of cold tea.
Yukihime's face flushed red and then pale: "You..."
"Do you want to become the mistress of the Blood Lotus Palace?"
Xue Ji was taken aback at first, then looked at Rong Yue warily: "What are you plotting?"
"It's not a conspiracy; at most, it's just a transaction."
"trade?"
"Yes, it's a deal. Give me your answer if you want it. If not, I'll go find other ladies; I'm sure they'd be very willing to make this deal with me..."
"What deal? Do you really have a way to make me the mistress of the palace?" Fearing that Rongyue would find other wives, Xueji quickly replied, her eyes filled with a naked desire for power.
He lowered his eyes to hide the mockery within them.
Tuoba Jie, thank you so much for leaving her such a clever but useless beauty who can be used...
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The pomegranate-red crystal beads ripple with intoxicating crimson waves; the jade hairpin is exquisite and translucent, with an emerald-inlaid gold pendant that is noble and elegant; the gold bracelet with flowers and butterflies is gorgeous and luxurious; the jade bracelet with the auspicious symbols of fortune, prosperity, and longevity is warm and lustrous...
He fiddled with the box of precious ornaments over and over again, thinking that these ornaments were about to be sent to Rongyue's pavilion. He was secretly looking forward to her reaction, but also felt inexplicably uneasy.
The light reflected from the ornaments shone into his blood-red eyes, and the interplay of their light created a unique and captivating beauty that, combined with his alluring features, made him even more mesmerizing…
He placed the box on the box and walked towards the Xuanji Pavilion. His cold and charming face softened, revealing a hint of nervousness.
Will she like it? Will she?
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When I arrived at Xuanji Pavilion, I happened to see Xue Ji walking out of the house.
His bloodshot eyes narrowed sharply as he coldly stared at Xue Ji, whose face had paled. Her expression, clearly one of fear and guilt, made him harden his face, and a chill crept into his gaze.
"Palace...Palace Master..." Terrified, her hands and feet turned ice-cold, and she trembled uncontrollably. Xue Ji lowered her head, not daring to look at him again.
What are you doing here?
Her legs went weak, and Xue Ji almost knelt down: "I..."
"What, are you afraid I'll bully your woman?" Rongyue said with a sneer, leaning against the wooden door.
A surge of anger welled up within him, and he gave Yuki a cold glance: "Get out!"
As if granted a pardon, she lifted her pleated skirt, took small, hesitant steps, and fled Xuanji Pavilion in a panic...
After entering the room and sitting down, Tuoba Jie raised an eyebrow in displeasure: "What is she doing here?"
As if she had heard a funny joke, Rongyue chuckled: "The Palace Master is getting married, and she, who once had the ability to contend for the position of First Wife in the inner palace, is here now. Tell me, what is she here for?"
"She came to threaten you?" His expression suddenly turned sinister. Yukihime has some nerve!
"Threat? I wouldn't call it a threat. After all, there are very few people in this world who can threaten me, Liu Rongyue."
As she spoke, Rongyue glanced at Tuoba Jie intentionally or unintentionally, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Yao Zhi's face instantly darkened, as if a fierce storm was brewing.
Stroking the box in his sleeve, he forced himself not to forget the purpose of his trip, and suppressed his anger.