Chapter 27: The Feverish Birthmark
Han Yan said in confusion, "Mother, do you mean that Han Jing was just trying to scare me? She’s actually worried that Prince Ling doesn’t like her and might despise her, so she’s using me to secure Prince Ling’s favor? If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better for her to send Dongbao to win over Prince Ling?"
It’s not that Han Yan doesn’t believe it; it’s just that she feels if Han Jing wants to win over Prince Ling, she would never come to her! After all, after what happened yesterday, they’ve already torn their faces, and Han Jing would never trust her.
If before Han Yan still thought Han Jing was foolish, today Han Jing’s scare made her a bit unsure of Han Jing’s intentions.
"That maid Dongbao is indeed pretty, but how can she compare to you? After all, she’s just a maid. What’s Prince Ling’s status? If a maid could win over Prince Ling, would he have such fame now? A person like Prince Ling, a dragon among men, naturally likes gentle and demure ladies. On this point, Han Jing is far behind you." Mrs. Li figured that the only reason for Han Jing’s earlier words was just this.
She knew there was no way she could gain Prince Ling’s favor, so she deliberately scared Yan’er to make her afraid of Han Jing, making it so she wouldn’t dare defy her in the future, thereby making it easier to use Yan’er. It seems the Miss has indeed grown; in the past, she could hardly imagine the usually hot-tempered and impatient Miss thinking of such a plan.
However, this does give Yan’er an opportunity. With Yan’er, there’s no worry Prince Ling won’t be moved! The Eldest Princess can support Han Jing but she can’t move in with Han Jing once she’s married. As long as they’re not under the same roof, even if something happens to Han Jing, the Eldest Princess is beyond reach. Moreover, if Prince Ling decides to deal with Han Jing, it wouldn’t be Yan’er’s fault.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Li also saw it as a chance: "Yan’er, no matter what, you must seize the opportunity this time and keep your temper. Don’t go head to head with the Miss. Once you enter Prince Ling Mansion, you’ll have the chance to use Prince Ling to deal with Han Yan. Once you secure Prince Ling’s affection, if Han Jing dies, it’s not impossible for you to be elevated to the main wife with your status."
Han Yan was still somewhat doubtful, but she really couldn’t think of any other intention Han Jing might have, so she nodded, "I understand."
𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Han Jing walked out of the Buddhist Hall, not letting any maids follow her, and went back alone.
She once again felt the birthmark on her left cheek heating up.
This was already the second time.
It seemed that whenever she concentrated her spiritual power and used her superpower, the birthmark on her face would heat up.
Thinking of this, Han Jing extended her hand, once again gathering a ball of water in her palm, and sure enough, her left cheek became hotter.
Han Jing withdrew her hand, her cold fingers touching the scorching left cheek. How strange, what could this mean?
Could it be that there’s some secret about the birthmark on her face? She had just used a tiny bit of her superpower on Han Yan, and if she used it more intensely, surely her face wouldn’t get burned, would it?
Han Jing lightly patted her face and spat, definitely not going to curse herself! The birthmark on her face was already unattractive enough, and if it got burned into scars, she really wouldn’t be able to show her face!
Back in her own courtyard, she first went to see Dongbao.