Conversations drifted from within.
"Your Highness, can... can you hurry and give this concubine..."
"Truly a vixen..."
"This concubine is not a vixen, this concubine merely... merely admires Your Highness too much. Is this concubine somehow inferior to Miss Yun in every way?"
"You far surpass her. After today, this King will grant you status."
"Ah... Thank you, Your Highness..."
"..."
The conversation grew increasingly grating.
Yun Yueyin's face instantly turned ashen, devoid of all color. Zhan Ming's words, filled with disdain, struck her like a series of slaps.
It left Yun Yueyin feeling dazed.
"Miss..." Wen Shu's face, mirroring Yun Yueyin's paleness, was etched with worry.
How could this be...
She had been by her lady's side for years. The Regent King had doted on her so much; with her present, the Regent King's eyes had no room for anyone else.
Yun Yueyin tightly pursed her lips.
Gritting her teeth, she walked forward without hesitation.
She pushed open the door.
Zhan Ming was in the midst of strenuous activity.
Sweat glistened on his body as he toiled.
The delicate young woman cried out in fright upon hearing the door open, "Ah!"
Zhan Ming snapped back to reality and glanced at Yun Yueyin, who had suddenly appeared at the doorway.
He paused upon seeing Yun Yueyin, whose appearance had been restored. Then, his face darkened. "What are you doing? Are you insane?! Get out!"
"We are about to be married, Your Highness, and you are..." Yun Yueyin could not describe her current feelings.
It was a sense of betrayal!
Zhan Ming narrowed his eyes. His intense arousal from moments before had vanished.
He also suddenly remembered what Yun Shu had told him earlier.
Then, he stared at Yun Yueyin's face.
He immediately pushed away the young woman. "You leave first."
The young woman looked wronged, tears welling up. She pitifully put on her clothes and quickly left.
Yun Yueyin watched the young woman, her eyes flickering with extreme hatred, and a hint of murderous intent. This woman had seemingly tried to seduce the Prince before. She hadn't paid it much mind then, but now...
After the young woman left.
Yun Yueyin asked Wen Shu to retreat as well. The door was closed again.
She appeared fragile, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears.
Zhan Ming's eyes held no affection, nor did his heart. He looked down at his darkened hands and made a decision. "When the Empress Dowager returns, this King will marry you. How about it?"
Yun Yueyin blinked in surprise. She had expected him to try and appease her...
"Your face, what happened?" Zhan Ming asked, staring at Yun Yueyin's face in confusion.
Yun Yueyin hesitated before replying, "It's a fake face. However, my original appearance has also much improved. As long as we find a divine doctor, I will surely recover completely. Rest assured, Your Highness."
She secretly clenched her fist. Just now, she thought she had seen killing intent in his eyes.
After years of being together, she had come to understand him somewhat.
When he intended to kill, that aura would emanate from him.
...
Night Prince's Manor.
Xie Jin, while wiping his hands, returned to the study and approached Zhan Tianye.
Zhan Tianye heard the sound and glanced at Xie Jin. "Any results?"
"With me stepping in, how many tough men could resist? And still keep their mouths shut? I managed to extract some information, though it doesn't seem particularly useful," Xie Jin said with a smile.
He then related Bai Chun's situation to Zhan Tianye.
Zhan Tianye raised an eyebrow. "Yun Shu also interrogated him once and couldn't ascertain the mastermind. However, knowing his origin is also good. Dispatch people to investigate directly."
"Yes. However, he said he wishes to see the Second Miss Yun. If he sees the Second Miss Yun, he can clearly explain his grievances with you. Shall I invite the Second Miss Yun?"