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They whispered amongst themselves outside for a while, not daring to speak loudly for fear of disturbing the old lady's prayers.

After burning incense, Qi Yunli got up and moved to the side.

Wei Ruochun appeared outside the door and stood next to her, tugging at her sleeve and calling her A Li.

"Ah Li, you wouldn't disown me as your sister just because the second wife was kicked out, would you?" Wei Ruochun said, looking aggrieved.

Qi Yunli felt a headache coming on. Wei Ruochun was born out of wedlock and had such useless parents. She was even thinking of entering the Duke of Wen's mansion and becoming a concubine for the third son of the concubine.

She has many ideas, but no real skills. Even if she marries into the family as she wishes, her life will only get worse day by day.

"Of course not," Qi Yunli said softly, her heart heavy with reluctance, but she finally revealed her true feelings, "However, a concubine can only waste her time in the mansion after all. Have you thought it through?"

Wei Ruochun couldn't tell that she was trying to persuade her to turn back; she only felt that Qi Yunli had promised to help her and was just confirming her feelings again.

"Of course I've thought it through. Feelings can be cultivated slowly in the future. Besides, a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold!" Wei Ruochun chuckled softly, her lips curving upwards, unable to fall back down.

Qi Yunli sighed inwardly. Without her family's support or any cunning tactics, Wei Ruochun was surprisingly optimistic.

"Grandmother is here, you can go out first, we'll talk later."

If you truly care about Ruochun, you shouldn't have helped her this time.

Moreover, Wei Ruochun's ideas are simplistic, and whether the plan will succeed is still a question.

Qi Yunli stood a little further away, hoping only to protect herself.

Wei Ruochun noticed her movement, her expression changed, and she felt embarrassed for a moment, which then turned into sharp anger and resentment.

She couldn't understand why Qi Yunli, who had just said she wouldn't distance herself, was jealous of her simply because she wanted to climb up to the Duke of Wen's mansion.

"You…" Wei Ruochun asked, suppressing her anger, "What do you mean by this?"

Qi Yunli: "I just feel that he is not a good match for you. You are more suited to a simple-minded man."

There were many people in the main hall, and the two of them were in the far corner, so no one would notice them.

The pitiful look in Wei Ruochun's eyes vanished completely. "Naive? Are you saying I can only have a husband who has no brains?"

Qi Yunli frowned, wondering how she could have misunderstood her meaning.

"Ruochun, now is not the time. Let's meet somewhere after we finish burning incense."

Wei Ruochun also distanced herself, turned to leave, and gave Qi Yunli a final look filled with resentment and bitterness. "No need. You can't stand to see me succeed. My mother said that true friends would be happy for my success, not secretly kick me when I'm down!"

That resolute figure made Qi Yunli close her eyes helplessly.

Wei Ruochun was very unhappy. Qi Yunli was not a young lady of the Wei family, yet she dared to disobey her. Sure enough, Wei Ruolan was right. She was just a bloodsucking, ungrateful wretch!

Fortunately, the lady also wants the best for her. Today, she must seize the opportunity. As long as she makes Brother Lin Yue faint and saves him, he will definitely fall in love with her.

Before leaving, the lady specifically instructed her and Wei Ruolan that this was the two sisters' only chance; whether they could become phoenixes depended entirely on this day.

However, the two had to work together. Wei Ruochun had hoped that Qi Yunli could help her, and even wrote a letter.

Qi Yunli is only good at changing her mind depending on the wind!

The solemn incense-burning ceremony was finally completed. Qi Yunli was getting tired from sitting and standing for so long, so she hid in a corner and became invisible. With Wei Jun present, she couldn't explain things to Shen Junshan.

She had just been pressed by Wei Jun and had said in front of the old lady that Shen Junshan was not the man she loved, and she secretly regretted it.

It's not too late to find an opportunity after Wei Jun leaves. Ting Yue waited nearby for a while, then came over and whispered in her ear:

"The young master said that since the old lady has finally come out, official duties cannot compare to taking care of his grandmother, so he will not go back first, but will accompany the old lady to worship Buddha."

Qi Yunli was somewhat annoyed; Wei Jun was doing it on purpose.

Not far away, Wei Ruochun gracefully approached, dressed as a maid, and served tea to Qin Wenchang: "Young master, please have some tea."

With her head down, and given that she was often overlooked among the young ladies of the Marquis's mansion, Qin Wenchang and Qin Xue did not recognize her.

Why would Wei Ruochun serve tea to Qin Wenchang?

Qi Yunli soon spotted Wei Ruolan in another location, watching Wei Ruochun's movements from a distance.

So that's what they were planning. Wei Ruolan liked Qin Wenchang, but she made Wei Ruochun sacrifice herself.

Even if things don't work out, Wei Ruolan can still absolve herself of all responsibility.

Qi Yunli turned around, recalling Wei Ruochun's angry expression. Not to mention marrying into the Duke of Wen's mansion, she was already being played around by her own sisters before she was even married.

The tea was fine, and Qin Wenchang was still talking to Lin Yue, but he seemed to be getting thirstier and drank the tea five or six times.

He then quickly bowed and left to relieve himself. Lin Yue shook his head and joked, "You really love drinking tea."

Wei Ruochun and Wei Ruolan followed closely behind, while Qi Yunli looked away and refused to look anymore.

They brought this upon themselves and can't escape it.

Time passed slowly, and Qi Yunli did not see Shen Junshan's shadow. She was a little worried. She had finally managed to make him fall for her. Would he be heartbroken and give up his feelings because of a few words?

This anxiety didn't last long. After a short while, a servant boy came stumbling over, looking flustered. "Miss, the young master fell on the road and is resting in the meditation room now. He hurt his face."

The servant was Qin Wenchang's personal attendant. Qin Xue asked worriedly, "Why weren't you by my brother's side?"

"Two maids from the Marquis's residence were watching outside the meditation room and asked me to come and call someone," the servant said.

Worried about her brother's injuries, Qin Xue went to the meditation room with Lin Yue.

Hearing this from afar, the old lady said to Wei Jun beside her, "The Prince of Qin is injured. As his brother-in-law, you should go and check on him."

"Yes." Wei Jun calmly stood up, walking at a leisurely pace, without any sense of urgency.

The old lady watched, her heart pounding. Nian'an had done everything very well, perfectly, without a single mistake.

Aside from the argument they had over Jinxiu, they acted as if nothing had happened.

The old lady didn't know whether to feel sad or relieved. As the heir of the Marquis of Dingyuan, Wei Jun was impeccable. She couldn't ask for more, could she?

After Wei Jun walked away, Yue came over and said, "Miss, we've found Young Master Shen..."

Qi Yunli's heart pounded as she said, "Let's go."

In the bamboo grove behind the temple, Shen Junshan, dressed in a blue robe, gazed at the distant mountains.

"Young Master Shen."

"Miss Qi." Shen Junshan was somewhat surprised. He had just seen Tingyue pacing back and forth, and it turned out she was looking for him.

"There were too many people watching at the mountain gate just now, and too many eyes and ears, so it was not appropriate to express my true feelings," Qi Yunli said, bowing her head.

"It's nothing." Shen Junshan's gloomy mood improved a little upon hearing this.

Qi Yunli didn't want to wait any longer. Asi's private school had already been chosen. The two of them only needed to go to the old lady to pay their respects. After the old lady nodded, the marriage was formalized through the three letters and six rites, and everything would be settled.

But given Wei Jun's tendency to destroy what he can't have, Qi Yunli was a little scared. If she married Shen Junshan, would it ruin his career prospects?

But in such a vast capital city, where could one escape Wei Jun's clutches?

Qi Yunli: "Young Master Shen, would you be willing to be transferred away from the capital?"

Shen Junshan was stunned: "Why? A transfer is no small matter."

"The hustle and bustle of the capital is dazzling, but after a year, I still prefer to find a quiet place to live a peaceful life."

"Let me think about it carefully..."

The matter was indeed brought up suddenly, and Qi Yunli was eager to get the old lady's approval, "Why don't we go and see her first..."

"Miss, the Third Miss is looking for you everywhere," Ru Feng suddenly interjected.

How could Ru Feng relay Wei Ruowei's words? He only listens to Wei Jun.