"If I told you that Wei Jun might harm the Prince, would you believe me?"
Lang Xuan was eager to find an ally.
Her strength was too weak.
Moreover, she didn't trust anyone else, but she could trust Yanran.
Yanran is Yuwen Duo's younger sister. No one would harm him, Yanran would never do so.
"I don't believe you." Yanran shook her head honestly, then added a cruel twist, "Compared to you, I still trust Wei Jun more, really."
Lang Xuan: "..."
She gripped the teacup tightly, struggling to organize her thoughts.
"What, did Wei Jun offend you?" Yanran said with a grin. "It's nothing, just tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson. He can't beat me!"
She paused, then continued, "Don't have any reservations. Although he and I have known each other for a long time, you're still my sister-in-law! I'll help you, not him."
Lang Xuan lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, "Then how about this, whether you believe it or not, you help me keep this secret, and at the same time keep an eye on his movements, okay?"
"You really think so?" Yanran asked in surprise.
"Really." Lang Xuan nodded vigorously.
"Then tell me, what exactly is wrong with him that makes you have this suspicion?"
That can't be.
Wei Jun and her brother had a long-standing relationship.
Furthermore, if we're talking about betrayal, it would be one thing to betray someone when the situation was unclear; but now that everything has settled, for him to betray a victor would be utterly insane.
So Yanran was even more curious as to why Lang Xuan said that.
She didn't think Lang Xuan was trying to sow discord.
Because Lang Xuan gave her the impression that she wasn't too cunning, much like herself.
"Perhaps it's just intuition, and I hope I'm wrong," Lang Xuan said. "But Princess, you must pay close attention."
She knew that behind Yanran was Cui Ling.
Cui Ling was a man of almost supernatural intelligence, the closest to Yuwen Duo and the one he trusted most.
They might question her motives for saying this, but if it could sow a seed of doubt about Wei Jun, then she wouldn't have lost out.
"Okay." Seeing that she didn't make any other requests, Yanran readily agreed, then asked, "Are you here today to prepare your dowry?"
Lang Xuan blushed instantly.
"No, I just came out to buy groceries."
Now she's learning to help Madam Lang. Lang with all the housework.
Madam Lang suggested hiring two more maids to help, but she refused.
She entered the Prince's residence without bringing anyone else with her.
Those who buy here temporarily, whose backgrounds are unknown, what if they are spies? Wouldn't that cause trouble for Yuwen Duo?
She overcame all the difficulties she could on her own.
Yanran smiled and said, "Then I'll go with you, and I'll take you home after we're done shopping."
Lang Xuan: Can I say no?
cannot.
She was also intimidated by his family.
Yanran not only sent Lang Xuan back, but also got a free meal at the Lang Family.
In Tang Zhuyun's words, she really has a bit of that social butterfly syndrome.
This was the first time Lang Xuan had been so close to Yanran, and it seemed completely different from her memories of her past life.
In her past life, Yanran once called her a blockhead to her face, very fiercely, even spitting in her face...
Madam Lang was very pleased to see Yanran off.
"I used to worry that you might be wronged, but seeing you like this today, I can finally rest assured."
The fact that the Empress could raise a child with such a temperament as Yanran shows that she must be a reasonable and easy-going person.
Her ninth daughter is also extremely good.
Lang Xuan: Are you relieved just because she almost Zidu?
Then you don't understand Yuwen Duo.
Yuwen Duo was a gentle and approachable man, and no one around him spoke ill of him.
But when he made ruthless decisions, rivers of blood flowed, and he didn't even flinch.
Now Yanran can clear out their house, but don't forget, she became famous for killing assassins when she was young.
These royal children, no matter how harmless they may appear, should not be underestimated.
Yanran didn't think that much about it.
She was quite satisfied with Lang Xuan.
The two sisters-in-law share the same mindset; one can tell a person's character from the atmosphere of their home.
Yanran quite liked the atmosphere at the Lang Family.
Therefore, Yanran felt that her older brother wasn't actually at a disadvantage in this marriage.
She needs to figure out what's really going on with Wei Jun.
She went to ask Cui Xiaoqiu.
Cui Xiaoqiu seemed to be deep in thought.
"It might be a misunderstanding, or Wei Jun is just acting really strange."
Why don't you suspect that Lang Xuan is lying?
"I investigated her before, and I've looked into her again recently, and she doesn't seem like..."
The main point is that telling this lie would not do her any good.
"You can go and ask Yuanyang again what kind of person she really is."
Having traveled together, Yuanyang should obviously know Lang Xuan better.
"I didn't even remember until you mentioned it." Yanran slapped her forehead. "I'll go right now!"
"It's getting dark, let's talk about it tomorrow." Cui Xiaoqiu tugged at Yanran's sleeve. "I think it should be fine. Because Yuanyang will tell the Prince anything that happens."
Yanran thought about it and found it made more and more sense, so she relaxed.
She then smiled and asked Cui Xiaoqiu, "What have you been busy with these past few days? I haven't been able to catch you anywhere."
Cui Xiaoqiu sighed, "Helping the Prince receive his guests."
"Hehe, not bad."
"I'm going to tell you something, but don't yell."
"What?" Yanran's eyes lit up instantly.
"I suspect that the Queen of Goryeo mingled with the delegation and came along."
"Ah!"
"Shh—this is just my guess, don't tell anyone yet."
"Your guess must be right!" Yanran blindly trusted his intelligence, her eyes instantly lighting up with two small flames. "What happened? Tell me quickly!"
Now that she's in Liaodong, she's thinking of traveling around and maybe even visiting Goryeo!
"I discovered it by accident..." Cui Xiaoqiu cleared her throat, her face slightly flushed.
"Cui Xiaoqiu, what did you find? Why are your ears all red?"
Cui Xiaoqiu: "..."
This girl may be a bit naive, but she has a keen eye.
"When I went to investigate the Goryeo delegation, I accidentally stumbled upon her having an affair with a guard... The guard kept calling her 'Your Majesty'..."
Yanran blinked, her focus shifting.
"Cui Xiaoqiu, you went to investigate by yourself? And you even eavesdropped? You had a guard escort you? How come you weren't discovered?"
These Goryeo are too weak.
How could they not notice that Cui Xiaoqiu was being carried up and down the wall?
Cui Xiaoqiu: "I'm not that weak."
Yanran: "Oh."
She knew that it was definitely a clever strategy, not climbing the wall.
Cui Xiaoqiu is quick-witted; I don't know how she managed to sneak in.
Yanran explained herself, then returned to the main topic. "Could it be that the guard was lusting after their empress, mistaking someone else for her?"
Cui Xiaoqiu: You know too much.
But that's not the case.
"I've observed her; she is undoubtedly the Queen of Goryeo."
Those who have long held positions of power find it difficult to conceal their arrogance.