Chapter 352: What a Monster!
As long as he helps, the Crown Prince will surely ascend the throne smoothly. By then, he will remain the new emperor’s favored minister.
Prince An actually has no intention to rebel, but his position in the Southern Land must not be shaken by anyone.
Su Yu and Su Yaogeng left the palace together. Su Yu took Mu Jin, who was with Su Yaogeng, along with him, and then told Su Yaogeng about keeping Han Jing at Baihua Garden tonight. He brought back something for Han Jing from the Spirit Cultivation Realm, requiring her cooperation. Su Yaogeng heard him say this without any suspicion. Last time, Su Yu secretly infused spiritual energy into Han Jing, which Han Jing was unaware of, but Su Yaogeng knew. So Su Yu wanting Han Jing to stay overnight must be for Han Jing’s good.
Anyway, these two will be getting married in a few days, so there’s nothing to shy away from, since no outsiders know.
Su Yu returned after attending an evening banquet at the palace, so when he came back, it was almost the end of the Hai hour. Han Jing was still at the Yao Xiang Pavilion, but she had overexerted herself today and was now somewhat fatigued, drowsy.
Su Yu couldn’t help but frown at her appearance and said for her to stay and rest; perhaps she’d been playing here all afternoon?
He glanced at the scattered cards on the table; it was evident these people hadn’t been idle.
Truly, they had been making mischief!
Seeing Su Yu return, the few people immediately perked up. Oh dear, had they gone overboard with the playing?
Seeing that it was still early, they let out a sigh of relief.
Su Yu, however, had a stern expression as he stepped forward and picked Han Jing up. Han Jing was already very sleepy, so being suddenly lifted into mid-air startled her awake.
This is how it went:
After Su Yu left, she changed clothes, originally intending to rest, but then it was almost dinner time, so she ate first. Just as she was about to eat, someone suddenly appeared.
It was Lan Ling.
Lan Ling’s appearance immediately astonished Han Jing and An Chuxue!
A real oddity!
He exuded an irresistible sultry charm all over, and Lan Ling was definitely naturally sociable. Compared to Su Yu, who was cold and aloof, keeping everyone at a distance like an ice-cold deity, Lan Ling was certainly an adorably unique being!
In mere moments, the few of them had quickly bonded and gathered at a table. They sent Su Xingqiao off to rest in a guest room while Han Jing, An Chuxue, Yun Feng, and Lan Ling—the four of them—ate, drank, and then started various game modes! In Han Jing and An Chuxue’s view, playing with Yun Feng and Lan Ling was definitely more fun than playing with Su Yu, who was lacking in giving concessions.
So Han Jing and An Chuxue really indulged themselves in winning cards this time, playing until Lan Ling suddenly jumped up, realizing he’d forgotten to send someone back, then they finally stopped.
Lan Ling had played so joyfully that he completely forgot about locking He Yanxin and the others in the secret room, until Yun Feng casually mentioned when the palace banquet might end. Then Lan Ling suddenly jolted awake, hurriedly jumping up and rushed out. Oh no, he utterly forgot to finish what Su Yu had tasked him with, if delayed, the boss would surely flay him!
After Lan Ling left, Han Jing and An Chuxue and the rest chatted idly, and as they chatted, they grew sleepy.
While dozing off, Su Yu returned...