After discussing with Kong Ze, Feng Yunshu came up with a well - formed plan. The two decided to act separately.
"Third senior brother, the red fox is seriously injured now and won't be able to cause trouble for a while. Take this opportunity to enter the palace quickly and rescue the fifth princess. If we delay any longer, something might happen to her."
Kong Ze nodded with a complex look. By now, he couldn't completely deny his feelings for the fifth princess. Before, he constantly told himself that it was because of the original owner of this body that he had these feelings, but the truth proved otherwise. This excuse was just self - deception on his part.
"Okay. Yunshu, you should also be careful when you go to the Imperial Clan Court to find the third prince. After all, there was some entanglement between him and the original owner of your body."
Feng Yunshu nodded. "Don't worry, third senior brother. I'm not the original owner. I have no romantic feelings for him at all. If it weren't for our plan, I wouldn't waste my time looking for him."
Kong Ze quickly nodded with a smile. "Yes, yes, yes. Our little junior sister has grown up. You only have your prince in your heart. How could others catch your eye?"
Feng Yunshu made a face at Kong Ze discontentedly. "Third senior brother, you'd better take care of your own love affairs. Isn't the fifth princess enough for you to worry about?"
"Okay, you little girl. You just know how to tease your third senior brother about this..."
At this time, Xiaoling, who was standing beside them, gave a perfect follow - up. "Third senior brother, master finally got hold of your little secret. Of course, she has to tease you more..."
"Xiaoling, you're just watching the fun and not thinking it's a big deal..."
"Hehe, Xiaoling was just joking. How dare I watch third senior brother's fun? Oh, master is going far away. Stop talking. I have to catch up quickly!"
Kong Ze shook his head helplessly, smiled, and then immediately set off for the palace.
Inside the palace.
Feng Yunshu and Xiaoling quickly arrived at the Imperial Clan Court after hiding their figures. Now that the red fox, the evil spirit, was no longer causing trouble in the palace, there were fewer threats around.
When Feng Yunshu arrived, she thought the third prince would be in a sorry state, but the truth proved that she had thought too much.
Although he was in the Imperial Clan Court, the environment of the room he was in seemed to have been specially arranged. Although it wasn't extremely luxurious, his treatment was similar to that of a noble.
"Your Highness, the third prince."
The moment he heard Feng Yunshu's voice, Dongfang Yuan trembled all over and suddenly looked up. When he saw clearly that it was really Feng Yunshu, his eyes widened extremely.
"Yunshu?! Is it really you?!"
Dongfang Yuan rubbed his eyes in disbelief and even suspected that he was seeing things. "Am I not dreaming? Why did you come here? There are so many guards outside. Did you come to see me because you care about me?"
Feng Yunshu had already guessed that he would say this. She resisted the urge to roll her eyes but couldn't give him a good look either.
"Your Highness, the third prince, you're overthinking. I'm here to talk to you about something important."
"What is it?"
Although Feng Yunshu's attitude was cold, Dongfang Yuan still couldn't hide his joy. Then he began to worry.
"I'm in a dangerous situation now. You should be careful when you come to see me. If the queen and the crown prince find out, they will surely take their anger out on you."
"I have my own way to get out without alerting anyone. You don't need to worry about me, Your Highness."
Feng Yunshu wanted to finish talking about the important matter and go back quickly. She always felt that it was inappropriate for her to be here at night. If the prince knew about it, he would probably start to overthink. After all, he was a jealous man.
"Your Highness, the third prince, you should also know that the emperor has been poisoned and has been bed - ridden for a long time. I'm afraid... his days are numbered. Once the emperor passes away, the crown prince will immediately ascend the throne. By then, with the queen and her uncle backing him up, you and those ministers who support you may not be able to escape death."
As she said this, Feng Yunshu's face became colder and colder. She looked at Dongfang Yuan quietly.
Dongfang Yuan listened to her words very cooperatively. Looking at the woman in front of him, he suddenly had a sense of daze. This face was clearly the one he was familiar with, but at this moment, she gave him such a strange feeling.
The past Feng Yunshu would never have said these words to him. She would never have considered these things at all.
"I know all the things you said. So, Yunshu, what do you want me to do when you come to see me today?"
"Good. Your Highness, the third prince, is straightforward. I'll just come straight to the point. Tomorrow is the wedding day of the crown prince and Feng Manshu. It's also the best time for you to overthrow them completely and seize power."
"Oh? What do you mean by that?"
"Your Highness, don't pretend to be stupid. I'm afraid you and General Li have already planned these things on your way back. Moreover, you have some imperial guards under your command. On the wedding day tomorrow, you can directly lead your troops to force the queen to abdicate. I can help you deal with the crown prince."
"Oh? Yunshu, you actually have such abilities?" Dongfang Yuan looked thoughtful. His eyes seemed to become deeper, and there was a hint of suspicion between his eyebrows.
"Since I'm here, I naturally have the confidence. Otherwise, why would I come here to waste my breath?"
"I was just joking. I naturally believe what you said."
Feng Yunshu couldn't help but sneer. "That may not be the case."
"Yunshu, you're still blaming me for what happened back then..."
"Stop." Feng Yunshu immediately interrupted him. "This is not the time for you to reminisce, Your Highness. Moreover, since things are in the past, there's no point in bringing them up."
"Actually, I'm here just to let you know. If you're willing, just say a word, and this matter will be mostly settled. If you're not willing, I won't force you."
Dongfang Yuan immediately nodded. "Okay, I agree to your suggestion."
"Good. Since that's the case, I'll arrange for someone to let you out tomorrow. All you need to do is show up to prove your existence."
"Okay, no problem."
After saying what needed to be said, Feng Yunshu naturally didn't want to stay any longer. "It's getting late. I should go back and rest. You should also go to bed early, Your Highness."
After saying that, Feng Yunshu turned around and was about to leave.
"Yunshu—"
Behind her, Dongfang Yuan called out to stop Feng Yunshu. Feng Yunshu paused slightly but didn't look back. "Does Your Highness have any more questions?"
"I'll ask you one more question."
"Go ahead."
"If I successfully become the crown prince after this palace coup and will soon ascend the throne, would you be willing to become the most noble queen? I want to share the peaceful world with you."
After hearing this, Feng Yunshu curled her lips and sneered coldly. To be honest, at this time, she neither hated nor liked him. To Feng Yunshu, Dongfang Yuan was just a passing figure.
Feng Yunshu couldn't help but sneer because she thought of the original owner. The original owner died too early. If she were still alive and heard him say this, would she also find it ironic? After all, time had passed.
"Your Highness, the third prince, I don't want to say the same thing over and over again. People all change. You should also move forward. After all, up to now, only you have been stuck in the past."
After saying that, Feng Yunshu strode out of the Imperial Clan Court without looking back.
"Yunshu..." Dongfang Yuan called out again, but this time his voice was obviously weaker. In the end, it turned into a bitter smile on his lips, and he slowly shook his head.
Yes, people all change. Why has only he been stuck in the past...
Not long after Feng Yunshu left, a red light flashed in the Imperial Clan Court.
"Your Highness, the third prince, do you really want to get Feng Yunshu? Hehe, I have a way to make your wish come true..."