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Chapter 222 Listening to the Secret

Although she hadn't interacted with Wen Yitong many times, Granny Qi had a keen eye for people and could naturally tell that Wen Yitong was narrow-minded and vicious.

Although Wen Yitong's hands and feet were tied up and she was powerless, it was hard to guarantee that she wouldn't have a trump card up her sleeve.

Therefore, these self-defense items are very important.

So, Granny Qi emptied her coffers and gave them all to Wen Shuyao.

“This is a hidden dart,” Granny Qi instructed. “If you sense anything is wrong, immediately press this protrusion. There are three hidden darts inside, each of which is enough to kill someone.”

"And this hairpin is also coated with a deadly poison that kills instantly upon contact with blood," Granny Qi whispered. "If you sense any danger, stab her with it!"

"Although she is the only bloodline of Prince Xin, she has only been recognized by Prince Xin for a short time. This old servant does not believe that she has as many good things as our Prince Jing's mansion!" Granny Qi said confidently. "Moreover, this old servant has been studying these small items these days, which are enough to fully arm you."

Listening to Granny Qi's careful instructions, Wen Shuyao smiled helplessly: "Granny, everything on her body has been searched, so she probably can't hurt me."

But when she met Granny Qi's disapproving look, Wen Shuyao changed her words and said, "However, it's best if Granny Qi is so careful. Don't worry, I will keep an eye on her every move."

Wen Shuyao had already guessed the secret that Wen Yitong was about to reveal.

but……

She still wanted to hear the secret from Wen Yitong herself. She wanted to know what happened in Wen Yitong's dream that made her resolutely give up Xie Jinghan.

After all, she had spent many days with Xie Jinghan and had never found any flaws in him that were more unbearable than those in Chen Che.

How could someone like Chen Che compare to Xie Jinghan?

The thought popped into her head, and she looked out the window.

"I wonder what the situation is like in the capital."

She only knew that Prince Xin, Prince Yan, and the Second Prince had been executed for treason, but she didn't know Xie Jinghan's whereabouts or what he was currently busy with.

Granny Qi caught a glimpse of Wen Shuyao's expression, and in a flash, she understood.

She smiled and reassured him, "Your Highness, please rest assured. Since Quanshui Manor is safe and sound, and we did not flee to Yanshan, it proves that His Highness is safe and sound."

"Who knows, the prince might be on his way to take you back."

Granny Qi's words sounded nice, and they did make sense.

Wen Shuyao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but remained expressionless, saying, "I'm just a little worried about the situation in the capital. My maternal grandfather and uncle are both at the border."

To keep the operation a secret, General Chu was sent to the border with his men, while Xie Jinghan led the rest of the group back to the capital.

Although they had already made plans with Yelü Dan and had already turned many people within the Northern Di tribes against their cause, the actual implementation of these plans was bound to be terrifying.

Granny Qi didn't expose Wen Shuyao's girlish thoughts; she just stood in front of Wen Shuyao with a smile and led her to the courtyard.

"We should go and meet Wen Yitong soon. It wouldn't be good if she calmed down and didn't want to tell you that secret."

Granny Qi was adept at reading people's expressions. Seeing that Wen Shuyao was willing to agree to see Wen Yitong just because of a casual remark she made, she could deduce that this secret was very important to Wen Shuyao.

Since it's so important to Wen Shuyao, she naturally wants to do her best to help Wen Shuyao achieve it.

Thinking of this, Granny Qi kept giving winks to the servants around her.

……

In the courtyard, Wen Yitong stared blankly at the spider webs above her head.

The room was completely sealed off, and the only way to tell whether it was day or night was by the faint light squeezing through the cracks in the door.

Her expression grew increasingly grim. Was Wen Shuyao coming or not?

Isn't Wen Shuyao curious?

Her emotions intensified, and her anxiety became increasingly apparent.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a respectful call from Granny Qi: "Your Highness, watch your step."

In her dream, Granny Qi had never treated her like this before.

Wen Yitong's face twisted again at the thought.

During the time she waited for Wen Shuyao to arrive, she thought about many things. She tried to ignore the existence of that dream, but the different treatment she and Wen Shuyao received in the Jing Prince's Mansion constantly reminded her of the gap between them.

That's why she couldn't control her emotions.

Ruyi was tied to a pillar. As soon as she saw the change in Wen Yitong's expression, she knew what Wen Yitong was thinking. However, she was already heartbroken and didn't bother to persuade Wen Yitong, even though she knew that Wen Yitong was courting death.

The door was pushed open from the outside, and a tall, slender figure stood in the doorway against the light.

Backlit, Wen Yitong couldn't see Wen Shuyao's expression, but she could feel Wen Shuyao's aura.

An unloved daughter of a first wife... Wen Yitong's heart twisted with resentment as she thought bitterly—why did he marry someone of higher status than her? Why did he live a better life than her?

She's the daughter of a prince!

At this moment, Wen Yitong inevitably began to resent Madam Wen.

If she weren't Madam Wen, even if she were just a concubine's daughter in the Prince Xin's mansion, it would be far better than being in the Duke Wen's mansion.

She once thought that being born into the Duke of Wen's family was the most prestigious birth, but compared to the daughter of a prince, especially the Prince Xin who was her only bloodline...

Isn't it a sure thing that she will get the title of princess?

And then there's Prince Xin, why did he have to fight for the throne of all things!

Now look what's happened, it's all been a complete waste of time and effort!

Wen Yitong's face twisted in pain. She suddenly raised her head, staring intently at Wen Shuyao like a venomous snake: "You've finally come to see me."

Wen Yitong sneered: "I thought you didn't dare to come."

"Don't dare?" Wen Shuyao smiled gently upon hearing this and slowly walked into the room.

Dressed in gorgeous clothes, Wen Shuyao looked out of place in the dilapidated room. Granny Qi frowned, blaming herself for not choosing a better place and making the princess suffer here.

"Granny, take her away," Wen Shuyao said. "I want to hear... what this secret she's talking about is."

Now that we've guessed the secret Wen Yitong is about to reveal, the fewer people who know it, the better.

Upon hearing this, Granny Qi immediately grabbed Ruyi and went out, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.

"Your Highness, this old servant is waiting outside the door. If anything is amiss, please give the word, and this old servant will immediately bring people out."

After saying that, she glared fiercely at Wen Yitong.