Chapter 224.2 - Taking advantage of an opening
Once he came back, his whole aura was fresh.
For once, he actually went to Ye Ji’s pavilion and dragged her out to go drinking with him.
Ye Ji draped a coat on her shoulders as she languidly leaned against her bed, smirking at Xiahou Qing, “Why do I feel like, you’ve really fallen in love with Lou Qingwu?”
Xiahou Qing froze, but didn’t get angry.
He drank all of his wine in a single gulp.
Then he spoke, “If a woman was willing to give up her life for you, of course you’d be moved.”
“Oh? Only moved, not in love?”
“What do you think?” Xiahou Qing laughed.
Right now, he was on cloud nine, he didn’t want to argue with her.
“But why do I feel l like, these past few days, you’ve been a bit too happy? Xiahou Qing, don’t forget what you promised me. Also, let me remind you, don’t underestimate Lou Qingwu, she’s not that easy to control.”
Hearing Ye Ji’s words, Xiahou Qing grew a bit unhappy.
“Ye Ji, don’t let me hear that next time. Yes, she might have some smarts, but when she becomes the third prince’s consort, she’ll use those smarts to help me onto the throne. As for you, you should just take care of your Night Prince. I heard that from the time he left the palace, he hasn’t returned. The whole Night Prince’s residence is going crazy looking for him. I feel like, during this time, you should go spend some time there and care for him. Maybe the Night Prince might even be moved by you, and you’ll reach your aim.”
Ye Ji laughed coldly, “All these years, and I haven’t been able to move him. Do you think it’s possible for me to do so now?”
“Haven’t you heard of that phrase, taking advantage of a loophole. This is a good opportunity.”
“But,” Ye Ji’s beautiful eyes lowered, hiding the coldness in them. “After tonight, I suddenly felt like no matter how much I do, I won’t be able to move his heart. After all, he’s so proud but he’s still able to lower his head to Lou Qingwu, time after time. Do you really think I still have a chance?”
“What, you want to give up?” Xiahou Qing’s eyes narrowed.
How could that be?
After all, this woman had been holding herself back for so many years, just for him.
How could she just give up like that?
“Of course not!” Ye Ji slowly stood up.
Her eyes flashed with a scary look, “I’ve just changed the method.”
“Oh?”
“Who knows when I’ll be able to move his heart? So I’ll just settle on being the person closest to him.”
“What does that mean?”
“That is … I’ll have him marry me.”
Xiahou Qing froze and then started to laugh, mockingly. “You? After all these years? Qingwu is the first person that the Night Prince has wanted to marry so you saying that you’ll get him to marry you, do you really think he’ll just marry you?”
Ye Ji’s eyes were cocky, “... Don’t underestimate women. Sometimes, who knows? Right now, I have a good chess piece in my hands. As long as I use it properly, even if it’s out of responsibility, he’ll have to marry me.”
Xiahou Qing’s eyes grew deep, “What are you going to do?”
“What am I going to do?” Ye Ji’s eyes were filled with a crazed excitement, “Right now, I won’t tell you because soon, you’ll know!”
Ye Ji, no matter what she wanted, she’d be able to get it!
In the next few days, Lou Qingwu didn’t leave her residence and the Night Prince had seemingly disappeared.
Then afterwards, he sent a letter back to his residence and the Night Prince’s residence grew silent again.
After the next month, it was the 15th.
In less than 20 days, Lou Qingwu didn’t feel like a new bride at all.
In the day, she stayed at home, playing the role of a girl awaiting marriage.
At night, she changed into male clothing and went to Changle Lane to drink with Leng Yichen.
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TL note:
Taking advantage of an opening - e.g. opening left by someone like LQW
Leave a comment and because no one should underestimate Ye Ji either hmm xx