Looking at Yun Xi's calm and composed demeanor, Princess Eighth immediately thought of Qi Yu, who was still lying in the sickbed but never forgot to plead for the Prime Minister's Mansion. Instantly, anger welled up in her:
"Yu'er is still in danger, yet you have the leisure to go shopping? Do you have any humanity at all?!"
Princess Eighth suddenly snapped at Yun Xi, glaring at her angrily.
Before Yun Xi could say a word, Yu Xueming chimed in with a sarcastic remark:
"Your Highness, after all, it was Prime Minister Yun who was thrown into the imperial prison, and it was Miss Second, Yun Ni, who poisoned His Highness the Crown Prince. It has nothing to do with Princess Yongning. So, of course, she can sleep soundly."
"Just half a month ago, the princess just returned to the capital from Lingchuan. I heard that the princess made quite a stir there!"
Yu Xueming's words were full of sarcasm, implying that Yun Xi was heartless and didn't care about her father and younger sister.
Yu Zhu found her words extremely harsh. Seeing the people gathering around and pointing at Yun Xi, Yu Zhu was indignant and was about to speak up for her young lady, but Yun Xi raised her hand to stop her.
Yun Xi stepped forward and stood in front of Yu Xueming, with a half - smiling expression:
"Miss Yu's information doesn't seem to be very accurate. Just an hour ago, Lord Liang of the Capital Magistrate's Office personally went to the Minister's Mansion to arrest Song Yulin on the charge of inciting Yun Ni to poison the Crown Prince."
"What's interesting is that before being arrested, Song Yulin actually said that it was all instigated by you, Miss Yu. I wonder if this is true?"
Yun Xi stared at Yu Xueming suspiciously. Her piercing gaze made Yu Xueming feel a twinge of uneasiness.
Yu Xueming quickly masked the panic in her eyes. Glancing at Princess Eighth beside her, she calmly said:
"Princess, did you hear wrong? Am I crazy to instigate Song Yulin to poison the Crown Prince?"
Yu Xueming said meaningfully:
"Not everyone is like your younger sister, who disregards the safety of the family for her own self - interest. Even if she was instigated, she has caused a great disaster and cannot escape the blame!"
Although she didn't know if Yun Xi's words were true or false, she couldn't lose her composure and let Yun Xi seize the opportunity to find a flaw!
Hearing Yu Xueming's words, Yun Xi sneered, her expression full of contempt.
"Miss Yu doesn't need to rush to defend herself. I'm sure that Lord Liang of the Capital Magistrate's Office will invite Miss Yu to ask in person soon."
Saying that, Yun Xi turned her gaze to Princess Eighth. With a gentle smile, she stepped forward in front of her and whispered quietly:
"Princess Eighth, as the ancient saying goes, 'The lessons of the past are a guide for the future.' One should be vigilant after being deceived once. Don't be used by others again!"
Yun Xi's words carried an underlying meaning. Princess Eighth immediately frowned and was about to retort that she didn't need to be taught by the other person, but Yun Xi didn't give her a chance and continued:
"I still have some family matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave for now."
After saying that, Yun Xi turned around directly. Ignoring Princess Eighth's angry shout, she pulled Yu Zhu into the carriage and then drove away!
Princess Eighth glared at the speeding carriage, her face flushed with anger. Yu Xueming, on the side, said angrily:
"This Yun Xi is getting bolder and bolder. She doesn't even put Your Highness, Princess Eighth, in her eyes. It's really too much!"
Hearing Yu Xueming's exaggeration, Princess Eighth became even more annoyed. But suddenly, the words Yun Xi said when she left echoed in her mind. Immediately, she slapped Yu Xueming across the face.
Princess Eighth stared coldly at the stunned Yu Xueming and said:
"I have eyes to see. I don't need you to remind me!"
Dazed by Princess Eighth's slap, Yu Xueming covered her cheek with one hand and clenched her fist with the other.
"You said before that as long as you persuaded her to get married, Yu'er would give up. But what if she refuses?"
Just now, Princess Eighth stopped Yun Xi just to solve this matter.
Because she really couldn't bear to see her nephew lose his soul for this woman. Even after being poisoned, the first thing he did when he woke up was still to ask about Yun Xi's situation.
He even pleaded with her to intercede with the Empress Dowager for Yun Xi, hoping that this matter would not implicate Yun Xi!
Yun Xi left without giving Princess Eighth a chance to speak, which made Princess Eighth extremely angry!
If her plan had succeeded before, Yun Xi would have already become a daughter - in - law of the Li family. There would be no need for her to worry about this anymore!
Although Yu Xueming was slapped by Princess Eighth and was extremely resentful in her heart, when it came to dealing with Yun Xi, a smile immediately appeared on her face.
There was an involuntary hint of viciousness in her eyes as she said:
"As long as the Empress Dowager is willing to speak up, even if it's a beggar, Yun Xi has to marry. There's an easy way out. Why does Your Highness, Princess Eighth, have to hit a wall?"
As soon as Yu Xueming said this, Princess Eighth was stunned, and there was a hint of vigilance in her eyes.
"Do you want to use me to clear obstacles for you?"
Even though Princess Eighth had just returned to the capital not long ago, she knew some gossips about the noble ladies in the capital.
She had occasionally heard before that Yu Xueming, the talented lady in the capital, usually put on a proud and cold appearance and ignored the many men who pursued her. In fact, she had been in love with King Xian, Qi Rong, for a long time.
As far as she knew, the Seventh Imperial Brother was infatuated with Yun Xi and never concealed his possessiveness towards her on any occasion!
Now it seemed that Yu Xueming was really likely to be using her.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence that she ran into Yu Xueming right after leaving the palace!
With this discovery, Princess Eighth immediately changed her expression. She even instantly remembered that "unique" opera she watched in the theater a long time ago. Yu Xueming seemed to be there at that time!
At that time, she only thought that she was being used by Yun Ni and Madam Jiang. But after Yun Xi's reminder today, she realized that she had been played by Yu Xueming all along.
Noticing Princess Eighth's increasingly cold and stern gaze, Yu Xueming couldn't help but feel guilty. She forced a smile and said:
"What is Your Highness saying? I don't understand."
Yu Xueming pretended not to know, but Princess Eighth didn't buy it.
She stepped forward and approached Yu Xueming step by step. Then she raised her hand and slapped her again. The force was so great that it turned Yu Xueming's face to one side, and her ears were buzzing.
"Don't understand? You should know what a slap in the face means, right?"
At this moment, Princess Eighth was extremely angry, with a sinister smile on her face.
"Arrest her and take her away! I'm going to find a place to have a good talk with Miss Yu!"
Princess Eighth gave the order, and the bodyguards immediately stepped forward and grabbed Yu Xueming's arms, not caring that she was the daughter of a noble family.
Because those who dared to offend Princess Eighth never had a good end. They were just following orders!
Just like this, Yu Xueming, who originally wanted to use Princess Eighth to take revenge on Yun Xi, ended up suffering a loss instead. Unexpectedly, she was instigated by Yun Xi, and Princess Eighth immediately turned her spearhead towards her!
From then on, she entered the harem, and her life from then on was like being in purgatory every day. It was extremely miserable!
Every time Yu Xueming thought of this turning point, she gritted her teeth with hatred for Princess Eighth and Yun Xi. She began to use all her resources to desperately climb up.
Until one day, she became the new favorite in the harem and started her revenge journey!