Chapter 68 - 67: The Crown Princess Consort Has Already Discovered Their Relationship
It was night at Shen Garden.
Shen Yinning was dining with Lu Ying, but halfway through, Haitang rushed in and whispered a few words by her ear.
Shen Yinning gracefully wiped her hands. "Your Highness, allow your humble wife to step out and change her attire."
The mistress and maid arrived at the corner of the corridor, where Rui Zhu was already waiting.
Shen Yinning smiled faintly. "Sister Rui Zhu."
Rui Zhu rolled her eyes. "Who are you calling sister?! I don’t want a cheap woman like you as a sibling! A seductive fox like you, not only surviving His Highness’s hand but even earning the favor of the Empress Dowager! Shen Yinning, what kind of beguiling potion have you fed them?!"
Shen Yinning maintained her smile. "Tonight’s invitation, Rui Zhu, was not for quarreling. Haven’t I told you before in the dungeon that I’d help you win His Highness’s favor? Tonight, I’m here to fulfill that promise."
"Fulfill it for me?"
"I’m willing to turn hostility into harmony with you, Rui Zhu, and serve the Crown Prince together. His Highness has been made half-drunk by me tonight, Rui Zhu, would you dare go inside to attend to him and turn this opportunity into reality?"
Rui Zhu froze. "You... you’re truly this kind-hearted?"
"Not out of kindness, no. I’m a pragmatic person who dislikes making too many enemies. Helping you tonight is really helping myself as well. The path has been paved; it’s up to you, Rui Zhu, whether you dare walk it or not. If you win His Highness’s affection, I hope you’d speak well of me before him in the future."