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Fu Yihang and Yun Kexin strolled around the mansion, finally stopping to admire the flowers in the front garden. The vibrant peonies, pure white gardenias, rosy red roses, and the various shades of purple from the crape myrtles were all competing for attention, creating a dazzling scene.
A few maidservants followed behind them. Yun Ran walked beside Fu Yihang, trying her best to engage him in conversation. However, Fu Yihang's heart was entirely focused on Yun Kexin; he didn't even glance at her, let alone give her a chance to speak. This made her feel deeply humiliated.
"Cousin Kexin, you look even better after not seeing you for over a year," Fu Yihang said as he looked at the flowers and then turned to glance at Yun Kexin with a smile. "I have been looking forward to returning to the capital while in Fan City."
"Why is that?" Yun Kexin asked with a naive smile.
"Because you are in the capital," Fu Yihang said, gazing at Yun Kexin, a hint of loneliness flashing in his eyes. "I don't have a single friend here..."
"Not a single friend?" Yun Kexin was taken aback, feeling that Fu Yihang was either exaggerating or just very good with flattery. She chuckled and replied, "Let’s not forget that Uncle and Aunt are close with Prince Jin's Residence. Now that he has been titled Han Wang, how many people will be eager to come to the palace to build connections? Your friends will only increase from now on."
After saying this, Yun Kexin felt a bit regretful. Why did she comfort someone who had caused her death in her past life? Ever since Fu Yihang first appeared years ago, she had wanted to question him about why he treated her that way. Did he truly have no feelings for her at all? Was she merely a tool for his use? However, thinking about being a reborn person made her hesitate; asking such questions might make him think she was crazy or had encountered a ghost. Moreover, the trials of her past life had made her see through matters of the heart. Even if she found out the truth, it wouldn’t mean much to her. Thus, she hoped Fu Yihang would keep his distance; otherwise, she might not be able to resist taking revenge right then and there! Yet fate still tied them together in an entangled mess that frustrated Yun Kexin. She even thought that if Li Yuyong were involved, things would be much easier, providing her an excuse to avoid him.
"Those people are only here to build connections with my father and mother; it has nothing to do with me," Fu Yihang said coldly as he stared into the distance. After a moment, he turned back with warmth returning to his gaze. "Cousin Kexin, how long will you stay in Fan City?"
"I don't know; it depends on Mother and Father's wishes," Yun Kexin replied, losing her previous cheerful demeanor. She then indirectly asked, "Cousin, has Li Yurong, the Princess been here?"
Fu Yihang was taken aback, clearly surprised that Yun Kexin would ask about it: "Yes, ever since my father was titled Han Wang," he added with a hint of disdain in his tone, "the people from Prince Jin's Residence have been coming even more frequently."
"Cousin, I heard from Mother and Father that Jin Wang is also in Fan City. Why don't we find a time to invite Li Yurong, the Princess out?" Yun Kexin said mischievously while blinking her eyes and smiling. "Having more companions makes it more fun, doesn’t it?"
"Sure, there will be a banquet soon where Jin Wang's family will also come," Fu Yihang replied with a forced smile. "I can introduce you two as friends then."
"Thank you, Cousin."
Yun Kexin smiled brightly like a blooming daisy; anyone who saw her would feel fondness for her. Fu Yihang was no exception as he gazed at her in a daze, reluctant to look away for a long time.
"Brother Fu, you have no friends in Fan City, but Seventh Sister has plenty of 'friends' in the capital," Fu Yihang's indifference and his closeness to Yun Kexin made Yun Ran explode with anger. However, she managed to control her temper and sarcastically said, "You don't even ask how carefree she is."
Fu Yihang frowned slightly, smiled at Yun Kexin, and ultimately didn't ask anything. Yun Kexin, however, responded with a smile, "Cousin, I do have a few friends in Qinghe City. If you come to the Duke's residence again in the future, I'll introduce you to them—"
Only then did Fu Yihang relax his furrowed brow and smile: "Seventh Sister, let's go play over at the Rockery..."
Watching the two walk past side by side as if nothing was wrong made Yun Ran tremble with anger. She hated Yun Kexin deeply and thought to herself that Fu Lianyin might have some 'plans' for Yun Kexin. She decided to hold back for now and would take her revenge later.
Yun Ran indeed understood Fu Lianyin; she was about to make her move. The night before the banquet hosted by King Han, Fu Lianyin used the excuse of having Yun Yang take a few children out of the residence while she stayed behind and asked her brother and Sister-in-law for a moment of their time.
In Fu Yueze's study, in front of her brother and sister-in-law, Fu Lianyin suddenly knelt down. Both Fu Yueze and Wang Ling were taken aback, not understanding why Fu Lianyin was behaving this way.
"Sister, what's wrong? Get up," Fu Yueze said with a furrowed brow as he stepped forward to pull Fu Lianyin's arm. "Whatever you have to say can wait until you're up."
"Exactly, Lianyin, what are you doing?" Wang Ling complained as she approached to help her up. "Get up quickly..."
Fu Lianyin looked up; her phoenix eyes glistened with tears as she choked on her words: "Lianyin begs Brother and Sister-in-law to assist me this once."
Fu Lianyin had always been proud; even bending down occasionally made her feel humiliated. This time she had gone so far as to kneel, indicating that she must be asking for something significant.
"As long as Brother and Sister-in-law can do it, I will agree to anything," Fu Yueze still cherished this sister of his and couldn't bear to see her upset. He helped her up and comforted her, "But you need to get up first."
Fu Lianyin stood up, took out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears at the corners of her eyes, and said: "I want Brother and Sister-in-law to help me vent my anger and even seek revenge."
The two were startled, holding their breath as they exchanged glances for a moment. Fu Yueze worriedly asked:
"Sister, are you still upset about your late nephew?"
"I shouldn't, right?" Fu Lianyin turned her face away, dark mist rising in her eyes as she coldly said, "Brother, Sister-in-law, you should know that my purpose in adopting the Seventh Young Lady is to take revenge on the Second House. Who would have thought that this troublesome girl is more slippery than an eel, becoming harder to control as she grows up? After all these years, I haven't been able to get my revenge, and instead, I've ended up with egg on my face. It's just frustrating to think about!"
"So what does the sister plan for us to help you with?" Wang Ling seemed to sense something and furrowed her brows, asking cautiously.
When Fu Lianyin revealed her "plan" in detail, Fu Yueze and Wang Ling widened their eyes in shock.
"Sister, you're taking this joke too far," Wang Ling was the first to object, her voice trembling. "We have no objections to how you want to take revenge on the Yun family's Second House, but why must you involve Hang'er?"
"I didn't want it this way either; it's all because of the Second House's pressure!" Fu Lianyin suddenly turned around, took a deep breath, and looked at Fu Yueze and Wang Ling with resentment. "I originally planned to eliminate the Second House's people through the Seventh Young Lady first and then have her marry Yi Hang so that Yi Hang could eradicate them completely. Who would have thought—" Fu Lianyin narrowed her phoenix eyes, her voice like a chilling snake's hiss, "the Second House actually came up with conditions for the adoption. The Seventh Young Lady seems to know something and is being ambiguous towards Yi Hang. So, I came up with a 'plan' to make her have no choice but to marry Yi Hang. Hmph!"
"Lianyin, you need to think this through," Fu Yueze frowned deeply, looking at his sister with a complicated expression. "Yun Kexin is the Seventh Sister of the Duke's Mansion; she is like a daughter to Yun Yang. You came here together with him; doing this under his nose requires careful consideration of the consequences!"
"If Yun Kexin were just a Concubine Daughter, do you think I would let her live until now?" Fu Lianyin sneered. "As for Yun Yang, if he hadn't come this time, I wouldn't dare to do this."
Fu Yueze and Wang Ling were confused, feeling that their sister might be blinded by hatred. Seeing the doubt on their faces, Fu Lianyin continued:
"If he hadn't come this time, with his Minister of Personnel's mind, he would definitely suspect me because I don't usually treat the Seventh Young Lady well; he knows that. But if he comes along and something happens without any evidence, he won't be able to do anything to me..."
"But you can't use Hang'er like this," Wang Ling was anxious and jumped in front of Fu Lianyin without hesitation. In a negotiating tone, she said, "Even though every time I see Hang'er being nice to the Seventh Young Lady, I can't help but want her gone, doing this will hurt Hang'er's feelings too much. No, I don't agree with this."
"Sister-in-law, you don't know how cunning that Seventh Young Lady is," Fu Lianyin looked directly at Wang Ling and insisted. "Just seeing her seductive face makes me think she can charm anyone; she's like a daughter to her Birth Mother. If such a girl enters our Fu Family's door, our family will surely face misfortune..."
"But I can see that Hang'er has probably already taken a liking to the Seventh Young Lady," Wang Ling said angrily and resentfully. "This matter cannot do without his cooperation. But if he finds out your true intentions, I think he will never agree."
"Yi Hang is still a child; of course I can't reveal my plan to him. We can only use his feelings for the Seventh Young Lady to cooperate with us," Fu Lianyin said darkly with a cold smile. "Let him marry the Seventh Young Lady; he might even be grateful to us. As for the truth, we can reveal it before they get married."
"Isn't that like stabbing him with a knife?" Wang Ling felt heartbroken and couldn't make up her mind. With pleading eyes she asked, "Sister, isn't there any other way to take revenge? Do we really have to use Yi Hang?!"
"Brother, Sister-in-law, I want to use Yi Hang to eliminate Yun Kexin, also for the sake of the Fu Family," Fu Lianyin said firmly, "Think about it, Yi Hang has feelings for the Seventh Young Lady but ignores Li Yurong, the Princess. What a huge trouble that is! The Jin Prince is the closest prince to the emperor; offending him won't benefit the Fu Family at all!"
"Sister, after this plan succeeds, we will tell Yi Hang the truth, let him give up on the Seventh Young Lady, and then take action on Wedding Night?" Fu Yueze seemed to have regained some clarity and asked calmly.
"Yes, Yi Hang right now definitely won't listen to anything. When he gets a bit older and understands some social matters, he will comprehend," Fu Lianyin said with a calculated smile, "By then, if he realizes that the person he likes is actually a foolish girl who was adopted to be used against his family, I believe that even the smartest and most infatuated person will give up on that thought. At that time, Yi Hang's heart will return to the Princess, and the Fu Family won't have any trouble."
Wang Ling listened to Fu Lianyin's words with a restless heart. Upon hearing the last sentence, she seemed to have made up her mind. She exchanged a glance with Fu Yueze and nodded in tacit agreement, though she did not show it on her face.
"Let's go with sister's plan." Wang Ling ultimately compromised and smiled lightly, "When do we take action?"
"On the night of the banquet," Fu Lianyin replied.
"Sister, I still feel that this could harm Hang's reputation," Fu Yueze said. Although he agreed with Fu Lianyin's earlier points, he still had many concerns. "What if Li Yurong, the Princess finds out about Yi Hang and the Seventh Young Lady..." He paused as if finding it hard to speak. "Would she still marry our Hang? It would be lucky if she doesn't turn the Fu Family upside down."
"Brother and Sister-in-law don’t worry. With your cooperation, I guarantee there will be no mistakes. This matter will only be known by the three of us; no one else will know!" Fu Lianyin said with resolute determination.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yueze and Wang Ling officially acknowledged their sister Fu Lianyin's nearly crazy "plan." Even though Wang Ling hated the Yun family deeply and was annoyed by her sister-in-law in front of her, she had to admit that Fu Lianyin's analysis was correct. They could only temporarily let her proceed with it, hoping everything would go smoothly and not end up failing while incurring their son's resentment in return.
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