Hearing Yuzhu's concern, Yun Xi curled her lips and scoffed.
"What are you afraid of? He's far away in Lingchuan building dams and bridges. It'll take ages for the project to finish. By the time he gets back to the capital, everything will be a done deal!"
A proud man like Qi Rong surely wouldn't bother himself over a woman.
Thinking this way, getting married seemed like a win - win for her. It would not only cut off the crown prince's affection but also draw a clear line between her and Qi Rong.
It would save them from a future of love - hate and prevent them from becoming a pair of bitter lovers!
"Miss, you've got to think this through! Marriage isn't a joke. It'll affect your whole life's happiness..."
Looking at the determination in Yun Xi's eyes, Yuzhu suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
She didn't want Yun Xi to rush into marriage and ruin her own happiness!
If her late master knew about this, he'd be heartbroken. Even she would be too ashamed to go back to the Su family and face the old matriarch!
"Maybe we should write a letter to the old matriarch and discuss this with her?"
Yuzhu looked at Yun Xi cautiously and couldn't help but ask tentatively.
Yuzhu knew that Yun Xi's hasty decision must be to solve the current crisis of the prime minister's mansion.
Although she couldn't figure out the connection, she also knew that once her miss made up her mind, it was hard to change!
Yun Xi understood what was on Yuzhu's mind, so she didn't tell her the whole plan, fearing that Yuzhu would worry needlessly.
Feeling the carriage slowly stop in front of the prime minister's mansion, Yun Xi smiled and squeezed Yuzhu's hand, whispering,
"Who says a woman can't divorce her husband after marriage? If I'm not happy after marriage, I won't just sit there and take it!"
Saying this, Yun Xi winked at Yuzhu, her dark eyes full of mischief.
"Divorce?!"
Yuzhu gasped. After saying these two words, she quickly covered her mouth, as if afraid that others might hear.
She never thought she'd hear such a rebellious thing from her miss! Even before getting married, her miss was already thinking about an escape route.
She didn't know what to say!
But then again, it seemed like a way out. Yuzhu couldn't help but feel conflicted again.
Yun Xi got out of the carriage and entered the prime minister's mansion. Watching the backs of the mistress and the maid gradually disappear at the end of the corridor, the coachman wiped the sweat off his face. As the dirt on his face was wiped away, a delicate face was revealed under the broad hat.
"How on earth should I report this to His Highness?"
Yingying stared blankly in the direction of the prime minister's mansion, feeling extremely troubled.
Just a few days ago, she was sent by the prince from Lingchuan to protect Yun Xi.
Because of Yu Xueming's return to the capital, Qi Rong was worried, so Yingying returned later. Through simple disguise and voice - changing techniques, she found a vacancy in the prime minister's mansion.
Fortunately, after Yun Sheng was imprisoned, most of the servants in the prime minister's mansion had left. Although many servants who had sold their indentures were caught back by Yun Xi, there was still a vacancy for a coachman, and Yingying took the opportunity to fill it.
In the past few days, Yingying accompanied Yun Xi to many places and reported the information she had to Qi Rong immediately.
But now, Yun Xi's sudden decision to get married was completely unexpected!
Worse still, Yun Xi didn't seem to consider Qi Rong at all. She even planned to act first and inform later, making it a fait accompli.
This was definitely not good!
Based on Yingying's understanding of Qi Rong's methods, she was afraid that it would bring a "catastrophe" to Yun Xi!
However, on one hand was the master to whom she was loyal, and on the other hand was Yun Xi, who made her feel close. She didn't want either of them to get hurt.
Yingying parked the carriage. After struggling for a long time, she finally made up her mind:
Send a message to Qi Rong immediately!
She had watched these two people fall in love with each other. If these two lovers couldn't end up together, she would feel really sorry.
When Qi Rong in Lingchuan received Yingying's message, he was examining some rare jade stones he had just discovered in Lingchuan.
Apart from the Yan Cave, he didn't expect that this seemingly barren mountain village in Lingchuan was actually full of treasures. Under the sand dunes downstream of the Ling River, there were many jade stones buried!
This discovery immediately made him think of Yun Xi, and he already vaguely looked forward to the cute look of Yun Xi's eyes lighting up when she saw them.
Who would have thought that just as he was about to tell Yun Xi the news, he received Yingying's letter the next moment:
Yun Xi was going to get married, and the groom wasn't him?!
This was simply unbelievable!!
In a fit of rage, Qi Rong crushed the jade stone in his hand. Yang Cheng, who was there to appraise it, felt as if his heart had been suddenly squeezed, and it ached!
This was a once - in - a - century rare gem. If carved by a craftsman, it would surely be priceless! But before it could show its amazing brilliance, it was "destroyed" in his master's hand...
Just as Yang Cheng was feeling sorry, Qi Rong said coldly,
"Yang Cheng, contact the spies in the capital immediately. Tell them to keep a close eye on the changes in the palace and Qiu Daoji. I'm going to take action!"
Hearing Qi Rong's words, Yang Cheng's face suddenly changed. He quickly said,
"Master, the time isn't ripe yet. Isn't it too early for you to act now?"
"Moreover, it'll take some time to build the dock in Lingchuan. You can't go back to the capital now!"
Yang Cheng didn't know what was going on in Qi Rong's mind. He just gave sincere advice based on the current situation, but Qi Rong had made up his mind.
"I have urgent matters to attend to. I'll set off for the capital tonight! Just do as I say. Don't raise any objections!"
His eyes were cold, his expression was grim, and his whole body was surrounded by a cold chill. Yang Cheng, who was being stared at, felt as if he had suddenly seen a blood - soaked Asura from hell. A shiver of fear ran through him!
He didn't dare to question Qi Rong's decision anymore and immediately took the order and retreated.
After Yang Cheng left, Qi Rong stared at the wound on his palm cut by the jade stone. His face was extremely gloomy, as if he might destroy everything in front of him at any moment!
Did she think she could escape his grasp like this? How naive!
Even if she got married, as long as he had a breath left, she would only belong to him! He wouldn't let go of anyone who dared to take her away from him!
From the time he received Yingying's letter to the time he got back to the capital, a few days had already been wasted. So to prevent her from making a regretful decision, he had to set off as soon as possible.
Thinking of this, Qi Rong didn't hesitate. He temporarily called an official to take over his position and then set off at night.
In the capital, Yun Xi was still struggling to choose a husband, completely unaware that a "catastrophe" was quietly approaching her, ready to catch her off guard!