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Yun Qingyu glanced back at Xin Yao, a hint of curiosity in her eyes as she said, "Why don't you take a guess at what This Palace needs these things for?"
Suddenly, Xin Yao stopped in his tracks, his intense gaze fixed on Yun Qingyu, filled with anticipation. "If I guess correctly, will my master grant Subordinate some rewards?"
Yun Qingyu tilted her head in surprise at his boldness, raising an eyebrow as she replied, "You've certainly grown bolder, daring to ask for a reward."
Previously, Xin Yao had always remained in the darkness, untouched by sunlight, and thus had no yearning for it. However, with his master being much gentler than before—and increasingly so—he found himself wanting more of that warmth.
He lowered his gaze slightly to his hands, contemplating silently: it seemed he was becoming greedier.
Yun Qingyu could hear his thoughts clearly but felt no disgust; instead, she mused to herself that he was indeed too greedy.
Realizing this, Xin Yao's expression tightened slightly as he hurriedly said, "Subordinate has overstepped and deserves to be reprimanded."
Yun Qingyu ignored him and continued walking toward the palace gates.
The Shadow Guardian had become increasingly enamored with Your Highness's gentleness and now even dared to ask Yun Qingyu for a reward.
Yun Qingyu watched Xin Yao quietly for a while, making him feel uneasy; he was well aware that he had crossed a line.
Just as he was about to apologize again, Yun Qingyu spoke up: "You can take a guess first. This Palace will consider whether or not to grant you a reward."
Hearing this, Xin Yao leaned slightly closer to Yun Qingyu's ear and whispered her guess, "The scriptures bear the Empress Dowager's handwriting. She dotes on the Third Prince. If you were to send him a secret letter detailing this matter, he would surely believe it without question. The Third Prince is of royal blood and may harbor ambitions, but he will also grow suspicious of the Lu Family, who are aligned with the current Emperor. It would only be a matter of time before he brings about his own downfall."
Yun Qingyu smiled gently and replied, "Xin Yao, you are indeed clever. You are right; if there is a ready-made weapon, why not use it? I was just contemplating what excuse to use to eliminate the Lu Family and the Third Prince when Ling Ancheng handed me a knife. If I do not take it, it would be a waste of his efforts before his death."
Xin Yao sincerely said, "My lord is wise and formidable."
A few days later, the Emperor received news that the Northern Protectorate Prince was on his way to the capital and summoned the Third Prince and Yun Qingyu.
Coincidentally, the Third Prince encountered Yun Qingyu at the palace gates.
Today marked their first meeting since he had been ordered to reflect in solitude.
In that moment, if circumstances allowed, the Third Prince almost wished to rush forward and slap Yun Qingyu twice.
However, he knew that if he truly laid hands on her today, not only would he struggle to gain the upper hand against her, but he would also fail to pass his father's scrutiny, which could jeopardize his grand plans.
He endured with great effort, but his resentful gaze betrayed him. Yun Qingyu remained as indifferent as ever, her voice calm and steady: "Third Prince, you seem eager to make a move against This Palace."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xin Yao's expression turned cold, an air of menace enveloping them, startling the Third Prince into a slight shudder.
He sneered coldly and said, "What are you talking about, Sister Seven? If one wishes to accuse someone unjustly, there will always be a pretext."
Yun Qingyu said nothing but calmly regarded him for a moment before turning to leave.
The Third Prince couldn't help but sneer, "Sister Seven, you've been doing quite well lately. I hear the entire imperial city has been turned upside down because of you."
Yun Qingyu raised an eyebrow and replied, "In your view, do the Hong Family and the Ling Family represent the entire imperial city?"
The Third Prince didn't expect Yun Qingyu to nitpick so much, so he changed his tone. "You may have only targeted the Hong Family and the Ling Family, but the entire court is in a state of panic because of you. Am I wrong to say that the whole imperial city is affected? Sister Seven truly lives up to her title as the Cold-Blooded God of Slaughter, showing no mercy even to her own mother's family. Heartless and ruthless, one wonders what the meaning of life is for someone like you."
Yun Qingyu smiled lightly and said, "You really asked the right person. The greatest purpose of my existence is to trample all those I find displeasing into the mud, ensuring they can never rise again. By the way, now that I hold the title of Eldest Princess, it seems my rank is higher than yours as a Duke. So remember to pay your respects properly when you see me from now on."
The Third Prince's expression froze completely, leaving him speechless with anger as he cursed inwardly.
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