Su Jin knew that she was, after all, a member of the Heavenly Clan. If she only offered empty words, Li Yuan might not believe her, so she gave a cold snort and said mockingly,
"What kind of member of the Heavenly Clan am I?
Didn't my entire family die in the last great war?
My family made such a huge sacrifice. Shouldn't I have been a candidate to become the Heavenly Grandson's principal consort?
But now the Heavenly Clan is searching everywhere for a principal consort for the Heavenly Grandson. Don't you think that's laughable?"
Hearing Su Jin's words, Li Yuan believed her a little more. He immediately said, "Yes, your Su Jin Clan was truly ridiculous and pitiful!
"You were utterly loyal to the Heavenly Monarch, yet he treats your descendants this way. It's truly laughable. He's as hypocritical as ever!"
Su Jin felt as if he'd stabbed her straight through the heart. She looked at Li Yuan resentfully. Was this any way to win someone over?
Though Su Jin was frustrated, she kept a calm expression and said, "Li Yuan, I want to work with you. I'll help you pass along information, and you'll help me take the position of principal consort. How does that sound?"
Hearing the terms of the deal, Li Yuan gave her an odd look. "You're willing to help me like this. Aren't you afraid I'll kill Ye Hua?"
Su Jin looked at Li Yuan meaningfully. "I only said I want to be a principal consort. Whose consort doesn't matter, does it? If you have what it takes to storm the Nine Heavens, I'd be happy to make a place for you in my bed!"
Li Yuan was taken aback, but he quickly understood. He laughed for a long while before saying excitedly,