For a split second, guilt flashed in Lan Ruoyue's eyes.
Jiang Shuyue had calculated it perfectly.
With someone as handsome as Zhou Yunshen, even someone whose romantic tastes lay elsewhere would feel a little flutter.
She had been waiting for this moment.
Jiang Shuyue cried out theatrically, "Ohhh~~ So you like my husband! No wonder you're always making things difficult for me, Miss Lan."
"But I understand. After all, my husband is handsome, powerful, and rich. It's only natural that you'd cling to him if you wanted a better life."
Lan Ruoyue's face flushed red.
She wasn't afraid of gossip, but she still depended on the Fourth Prince. What if he heard about this and it drove a wedge between them?
"Shut up!"
Lan Ruoyue shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! My heart is devoted to the people. I have no interest in romance!"
Jiang Shuyue bit her lower lip and looked at her with an expression that said she understood perfectly.
Lan Ruoyue exploded even further. "What's that look supposed to mean? Believe me, I'll..."
Zhou Shiye took two steps forward, standing slightly ahead of Jiang Shuyue at her side, and stared coldly at her.
"Miss Lan, were you about to strike my mother?"
"N-no."
System: [Host, this boy may seem rather withdrawn, but his combat ability is extremely high. I suggest you avoid confronting him head-on.]
Lan Ruoyue clenched her back teeth. [No shit. Didn't you see me stop?]
System: ...Fine. Everything I say is bullshit, and you're the capable one. I'll shut up, all right?
Jiang Shuyue gently tugged Zhou Shiye's sleeve. "Shi Ye, I think you've misunderstood. Miss Lan is so gentle and kind. How could she possibly hit anyone? Perhaps I was too blunt and offended her."
"Ah, it's all my fault. Why did I