The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 31 My Sister Has a Plan

When Xu Jiaojiao woke up, it was already close to noon.

Her back ached terribly, and her body was covered in marks left by Prince Chen.

Wow, that's fierce!

But she loves it!

Handsome, rich, and great in bed—where can you find such a gem?

Thinking of last night's madness, Xu Jiaojiao's cheeks flushed, and her whole face burned.

Thinking of the satisfied look in Prince Chen's eyes before she fell asleep, Xu Jiaojiao felt that Prince Chen must be satisfied with her body.

To win a man's heart, it's not enough for just your souls to resonate; a perfect union of body and mind is the ultimate weapon!

Last night was just a small taste of sweetness for Prince Chen; there's still a long way to go, and she has many more tricks up her sleeve to keep him coming back for more…

Hearing the commotion outside, Lianye brought in a basin of water to help her wash up.

After washing up, Lianye glanced warily outside. Seeing that everyone was busy with their own things, she closed the door and went to Xu Jiaojiao's side.

"My lady, this is a fine white jade pendant that Suhe asked me to bring to you." Lianye took out a fine white jade pendant from her bosom.

Xu Jiaojiao took the jade pendant, examined it in her palm, and asked, "Did Suhe say anything?"

Lianye shook her head: "She only said that you would understand once you read it, and didn't say anything else."

After a moment's thought, Xu Jiaojiao put down the jade pendant: "It's getting late, let's prepare to eat. After we finish eating, you can come with me for a walk."

Since her master did not intend to continue discussing the matter, Lianye, as a servant, naturally did not ask any further questions.

She bowed slightly and said, "Yes."

After dinner, it was already past noon.

Xu Jiaojiao dressed casually and followed the path to Qingxue Courtyard.

Upon hearing that Xu Jiaojiao was visiting, Bai Yiru paused slightly while copying Buddhist scriptures, and couldn't help but smile.

Xu Jiaojiao is indeed intelligent.

She put down her pen: "Suhe, prepare the tea!"

Upon entering the room, Xu Jiaojiao went straight to the point: "What business does Sister Bai have with me?"

Bai Yiru poured Xu Jiaojiao a cup of tea: "Don't rush, sit down and chat."

Seeing that Xu Jiaojiao did not intend to sit down, she was not angry: "I called you here to apologize. My maid injured you, which was ultimately due to my lack of discipline. But I still want to explain to you that what happened yesterday was not my doing. I hope you will not hold a grudge against me."

Xu Jiaojiao smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Is this what you're planning to tell me, sister?"

Bai Yiru looked at Xu Jiaojiao noncommittally.

The latter nodded slightly: "I know that Sister Bai is of noble character and would not stoop to such a despicable act, so I have never doubted you about this matter from beginning to end. I just feel sorry for you for worrying about it and that you even had Suhe personally deliver the jade pendant to apologize."

She took out the jade pendant from her bosom and carefully placed it on Bai Yiru's desk: "The jade pendant is precious. Since this matter was not done by you, sister, I would never dare to accept it. Please, sister, withdraw your offer."

Bai Yiru's eyes twitched.

It seems that Xu Jiaojiao is annoyed by her lack of sincerity and has no intention of continuing to have anything to do with her.

That's right. It's because she didn't speak frankly and openly. When asking for help, you can't expect the person being asked to ask to take the initiative.

Seeing Xu Jiaojiao bow and prepare to leave, Bai Yiru stood up from her chair, took Xu Jiaojiao's hand, and said sincerely, "Sister! Someone wanted to kill two birds with one stone yesterday, to get rid of you and drag me down with them. I only need to suffer some physical pain to get rid of this matter, but you, sister, if it weren't for the prince being there yesterday, I'm afraid you would have been in grave danger."

She stuffed the jade pendant back into Xu Jiaojiao's hand: "In this huge palace, there are many open and hidden dangers. We weak women are really lonely and can hardly bear it. Why don't you consider keeping me company, so that we can take care of each other in this palace?"

Xu Jiaojiao lowered her eyes to look at the jade pendant in her palm, her gaze calm as still water: "How can I be sure that my sister is sincere?"

Bai Yiru looked at the maids inside the room: "You may all leave."

Seeing that the lotus leaf did not move, she frowned slightly.

Just as Xu Jiaojiao was about to question Lianye for being tactless, she said, "Lianye is one of my own people. There's nothing about me that she can't hear."

Bai Yiru's expression changed slightly.

What master would give his whole heart to his servant?

If a servant knows all of his master's secrets, and if one day the servant harbors rebellious thoughts, wouldn't the master be doomed to a death without a burial place?

Seeing that she had reservations, Xu Jiaojiao smiled and said, "If you mind the lotus leaves, then I will take my leave."

The blatant threat made Bai Yiru's face flush red.

She never imagined that one day she would be put on a show of power by a concubine promoted from a maid.

But thinking of her future prospects in the Prince Chen's mansion, Bai Yiru suppressed her anger: "Since she is my sister's own person, then I naturally don't mind."

She pulled Xu Jiaojiao down to sit: "Sister, do you know who wants to harm us?"

Xu Jiaojiao's beautiful eyes flickered: "There are quite a few people in this mansion who regard me as a thorn in their side, but there are not many who at the same time fear my elder sister."

"Sister, why don't you think about whether you've offended anyone in the past?"

Bai Yiru never gets involved in the gossip and disputes of the inner quarters. If she really had to say who she didn't get along with in this mansion, it would only be Zheng Antong.

From the very first day Zheng Antong married into the Prince's mansion, she had always harbored prejudice against her. To be precise, Zheng Antong looked down on all the women in the inner quarters of the mansion except for the Princess.

In fact, if it weren't for the pressure of being a princess, Zheng Antong would have looked down on the princess.

She had heard Zheng Antong's open and veiled mockery more than once, saying that she was of lowly status and not worthy of being on the same level as Zheng Antong, and that there could only be one concubine, Zheng Antong.

The only person in this household who could have such ability to secretly and quietly bribe Mu Jin, besides the Princess Consort, was Zheng Antong.

Bai Yiru wasn't unaware of the possibility, but she wanted to confirm it further through Xu Jiaojiao's words.

Hearing Xu Jiaojiao say this, Bai Yiru understood that Xu Jiaojiao knew exactly what was going on.

She lowered her voice: "Little sister, didn't you ask if I was sincere? I have a plan that will make those who harmed us pay the price. How about that sincerity?"

Xu Jiaojiao twirled her fingertips: "Sister, why don't you tell me what your plan is?"

Bai Yiru whispered in Xu Jiaojiao's ear, "Three months later, during the royal autumn hunt, Zheng Antong's confinement will have been lifted..."

She talked for almost half an hour, drank two cups of tea, and then finally finished explaining her entire plan.

Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but sigh, "It's such a pity that my sister has such talent but can only stay in the backyard."

Bai Yiru picked up her teacup and took a small sip: "So? Would you be willing to form an alliance with your elder sister?"

Xu Jiaojiao looked at the jade pendant beside her and suddenly picked it up: "This jade pendant is very beautiful. I like it very much. Thank you for giving it to me, sister."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yiru visibly breathed a sigh of relief: "In that case, it's getting late, so you should head back early, sister, so that no one with ulterior motives finds out."

Xu Jiaojiao bowed slightly and left Qingxue Courtyard with Lianye.

After Xu Jiaojiao left, Bai Yiru's eyes darkened, and a fierce look that was out of place with her flashed by.

After a long while, she exhaled a breath of stale air and continued to sit at her desk copying scriptures...