Chapter 184 - 182: Anxious to Prove Shen Yinning Belongs to Him
Shen Yinning lifted her head.
Not far away, the man stood with an air of noble dignity, shrewd and calculating, his power spanning the entire court.
He had clawed his way to the position of Crown Prince, snatching it from among the many adult princes like a tiger seizing its prey. Step by step, he had climbed to where he was now, his determination and capability evident to all.
In truth, she did not think highly of Lu Zhengliu.
If she were forced to place her bets, she would still prefer to back Lu Ying.
Thinking of this, a sly smile curled her lips as she said sweetly, "This humble wife had no idea that Prince Wu was also at the Residence of Prince Su. Meeting him tonight was purely coincidental. As for what this humble wife said in the Warm Pavilion, it was mere flattery to deceive him. This humble wife’s heart is devoted to Your Highness alone. I would surrender even my life to Your Highness—how could I bear to use you?"
The young lady’s honeyed words spilled effortlessly from her lips, her voice as saccharine as though it had been dipped in sugar.
Paired with her pitifully delicate expression, she could easily leave a less resolute man utterly disoriented.
Lu Ying scrutinized her.
He didn’t believe a single word of her explanation.