In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cheng Xiran, who had just woken up after a busy night, had a hearty meal. Then she stretched lazily and was lying in the yard, basking in the sun while calculating how to proceed with the following chapters of the story in her mind.
When Su Yunxiu saw it, she might still be feeling complacent. There would be even more unexpected things for her later in the story. Did she really think Cheng Xiran had no way to deal with her?
"You've been lying around all day. Can't you find something else to do?"
A cold voice suddenly sounded, and the temperature around dropped a bit. Cheng Xiran jolted up from the couch. Seeing it was Helian Duo, she didn't find it strange at all.
"What are you doing here again?"
"I've read the latest issue of Anecdotes in the Capital. You didn't admit it when I asked you yesterday. Why have you changed your tune today?" Helian Duo sat down unceremoniously opposite the couch and looked at Cheng Xiran with great interest.
"Yesterday and today?" Cheng Xiran looked at Helian Duo in confusion. "What are you talking about? I started a serialization for Anecdotes in the Capital to boost its sales."
"What is serialization?"
"It means printing a story in batches instead of letting the readers finish it all at once. This can attract people's attention and make them keep buying Anecdotes in the Capital."
Cheng Xiran sat up straight, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Did you come here today just to ask about the new story in Anecdotes in the Capital? Why are you so free? Didn't I tell you not to worry?"
"It's well - written. When will you write the next part?" Helian Duo didn't know why he was so eager to find out.
Cheng Xiran thought for a while and said, "In the next couple of days. I haven't figured it out in detail yet. I'm doing this at someone's request. Don't worry. I won't damage your reputation."
"Okay."
Helian Duo responded. The so - called "at someone's request" was probably just an excuse. "There will be a banquet in the palace in a few days. Your name is on the list."
"Another banquet?" Cheng Xiran slumped on the couch and shook her head helplessly. "I knew you came to me for no good. Come on, what do you want me to do for you at this palace banquet?"
"Sister."
Before Helian Duo could speak, a soft voice came, followed by a graceful figure fluttering into the yard. There was a maid supporting her from behind.
"Why did you bring her here?" Seeing Su Yunxiu, Cheng Xiran frowned unhappily. Was this woman up to some new schemes to plot against her?
Su Yunxiu walked slowly to Helian Duo's side and looked at Cheng Xiran with a look of apology. "It was a misunderstanding yesterday. I was just too concerned about the prince, so I mistakenly thought that you also had feelings for him. That's why I said those things."
Hearing this, the corner of Cheng Xiran's mouth twitched slightly. She waved her hand gently, indicating that it was okay. "It's best that you can say and do like this. My yard is small. I'm afraid it can't accommodate two big shots. Why don't you two go back and enjoy each other's company?"
The two of them could clearly hear the hint of expulsion in her words. Helian Duo didn't expect that Su Yunxiu would come here to find him. He couldn't help but find it funny to see her on the verge of an outburst.
Su Yunxiu naturally noticed their reactions. She tightly squeezed the handkerchief in her hand to vent her anger, but still wore a smile on her face. "Sister is not feeling well. Why don't we go back first, my lord?"
When did she ever say she was not feeling well? Cheng Xiran was too lazy to talk to them anymore. These two really had nothing better to do than always hanging around her.