The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 314 - 125 Duke Mansion (2) Luring Xie Ruiyao_3

But she’s different.

To her, being the second or third misses was merely a title.

It had no impact on her standing within the Duke Mansion.

In her heart, she somewhat admired Xie Ruotong’s intelligence.

An intelligence that knew to win her over first and leverage the identity of Princess Ye Qichi to make her feel obliged to assist Xie Ruotong.

Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Ye Qichi had a great relationship with Xie Ruotong; Ye Qichi was Xie Ruotong’s firm supporter, and within the Duke Mansion, if she were wronged, Ye Qichi would back her up.

She had also planned to treat Xie Ruotong well.

Although she and Xie Ruilin were twins, because both had strong personalities, their relationship wasn’t actually that good.

Now with Xie Ruotong’s return, she felt a bit like she wanted to dull Xie Ruilin’s edge.

Always carrying herself with the dignity of a legitimate daughter, as if she were above everyone else.

However, a single sentence from Ye Qichi suddenly sparked a clever thought in her heart.

Could it be, Ye Qichi had discovered something?! A relation between her and the King of Chu?!

Impossible.

With their relationship being so secretive, how could it have been discovered?!

Despite her inner tension, her face still maintained her calm composure, and she said with a smile, "Of course, I genuinely do think so."

Ye Qichi smiled back.

His smile had a hint of irony.

It made Xie Ruiyao feel not only a bit guilty but also insulted in her self-esteem.

It’s as if Ye Qichi saw right through her pretense.

She lightly pursed her lips, maintaining an appearance of self-assurance.

"Yao’er, I would like to speak with you alone for a moment." Ye Qichi stated plainly.

Xie Ruiyao felt somewhat uneasy.

Yet she did not dare to disobey and promptly dismissed all the attending servants.

Then she looked at Xie Ruotong.

Seemingly uncertain, whether or not to have Xie Ruotong leave.

"She does not need to." Ye Qichi said it naturally.

With one sentence, it revealed the close relationship between Ye Qichi and Xie Ruotong.

Xie Ruiyao took note of this in her heart.

After all, as long as Prince Chen’s Mansion remained influential, she wouldn’t provoke Xie Ruotong on her own initiative.

Ye Qichi waited until everyone had left.

When only the three of them remained in the room, he opened up, "I do not like Bai Mowan."

This straightforward declaration completely stunned Xie Ruiyao.

She never expected Ye Qichi to be so direct.

Moreover, if such words were to spread, it would be extremely damaging to Ye Qichi’s reputation.

"Yao’er should also be aware of Prince Chen’s feelings towards Bai Mowan," Ye Qichi looked at Xie Ruiyao.

Xie Ruiyao replied, "I have heard something of the sort, but there have been recent reports that Prince Chen’s view of Princess Chen has somewhat changed. After the last visit to Yuzhou City, it was said that Princess Chen rescued the people of Yuzhou and has since been regarded differently by Prince Chen. Furthermore, Princess Chen’s achievements in Yuzhou City greatly boosted her reputation among the common people and also earned the Emperor’s appreciation. Prince Chen’s treatment towards Princess Chen has long since ceased to be as it was."

"The rumors are true," acknowledged Ye Qichi, "Owing to the merits earned in Yuzhou City, Prince Chen indeed treats me better than before, but it is limited to just that – better treatment. As for his feelings, they are not truly with me; they still favor Bai Mowan. Naturally, I am not pleased about this."

"I can understand," Xie Ruiyao quickly responded.

Even, her dislike for Bai Mowan ran deeper.

If it wasn’t for their similar appearance, which constantly led to comparisons and her coming up short over the years.

In her dreams, she longed to surpass Bai Mowan.

In her dreams, she wanted to trample Bai Mowan underfoot, to see her reputation ruined, and to let everyone know she was superior to Bai Mowan.

In front of Ye Qichi, however, she dared not reveal her true thoughts.

Ye Qichi looked at Xie Ruiyao’s expression impassively and continued, "That’s why, I do not wish to see Bai Mowan fare well."

Even hearing such frank words from Ye Qichi, Xie Ruiyao was somewhat surprised.

Not because she was shocked at Ye Qichi’s displeasure towards Bai Mowan’s prosperity.

After all, she herself couldn’t stand to see Bai Mowan doing well, not at all.

Ye Qichi’s words resonated with her feelings; she harbored no doubt about them.

What she didn’t believe was that Ye Qichi would say such things to her.

They had only met for the first time that day.

Having just met for the first time, Ye Qichi couldn’t possibly trust her so quickly.

To share such private thoughts with her.

"Therefore, I would rather not see Bai Mowan married to His Highness the King of Chu," Ye Qichi stated again, loud and clear.

Xie Ruiyao didn’t know how to reply.

Yet his words truly set her heart racing with excitement.

Yes.

She didn’t want that either.

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