Chapter 188 Swift Blade Cutting Tangled Hemp (Part 2)

Chapter 188 Swift Blade Cutting Tangled Hemp (Part 2)

"Yunjie, I have told you many times that I never wanted to be a good person, and I am certainly not one.

You broke your promise to me twice. Regardless of the reasons, you interfered with my plans, and that is an indisputable fact. Our cooperation ends here."

Her words were calm, her face serene.

Su RAO did not let her feelings for the man before her disrupt her composure, even after recognizing who he was.

She would not allow herself to fall for Yunjie, nor would she let his identity affect her...

Let her small affection for Yunjie grow into a towering tree, whose roots would spread far and wide, making it impossible to uproot without tearing the earth apart, leaving everything shattered and irreparable.

With a bow, she took her leave.

"Yunjie, thank you for your care. You saved Su RAO three times: on the cliff peak, in the cliff wall, and after I fainted. Su RAO also saved you three times: on the cliff peak, in the valley, and after you fainted.

You were injured because of me, and I expended my inner strength for you. In the end, neither of us gained any advantage. We are even now. As promised, after the Three Kingdoms Exchange Conference, I will no longer disturb your peace. This time, we truly part ways."

She walked away from Yunjie, her steps firm and resolute.

No turning back.

Yunjie remained silent as the red figure passed him without hesitation, so decisive in her departure. Realizing her feelings for him, she chose to cut through the tangled hemp swiftly. That was her, truly her.

He would never forget such a dazzling RAO RAO.

"To give Yunjie peace, we must wait until your plan is over."

As Su RAO stepped out the threshold, Yunjie spoke again.

On the day of the Wuchu Hunt, the daughter of the Su family was found roasting game in the forest and sleeping soundly. Now, Father Su was furious and had confined her to the ancestral hall for reflection.

The Three Kingdoms Exchange Conference was no ordinary event.

Su RAO acted without restraint, and Old General Su indulged her mischief. Emperor Yu merely smiled at her behavior during the Wuchu Hunt, showing no sign of punishment.

But Father Su would not let this slide just because Emperor Yu did not pursue it. He had to make his stance clear.

The Su family would never abuse their favor and act recklessly.

They would not overstep their bounds.

What...

Su RAO's foot paused mid-step, and her other foot remained rooted to the ground.

Turning to look at Yunjie, her almond eyes filled with confusion.

What did he mean by this...

Sensing her hesitation, Yunjie sat down by the table, pouring himself a cup of tea, waiting silently.

He knew Su RAO would ask and listen to what he had to say.

Even if she wanted to cut through the tangled hemp swiftly, there was no need to rush.

Indeed, Su RAO could not bring herself to leave, staring intently at Yunjie.

The meaning behind Yunjie's words was clear: in the short time since she fainted, her reputation had grown even more notorious. Roasting meat and drinking wine?

"Whose idea was this?"

After a long pause, Su RAO finally spoke, retracting her foot.

"Uncle the Emperor's idea."

Yunjie replied calmly, his voice as soothing as flowing water, yet carrying a chilling undertone.

And Su RAO felt a sudden tightness in her chest, her breath catching.

Cloud... Yu...

A faint redness appeared in her almond eyes.

"Someone tried to assassinate you on the cliff peak, and Yunjie, feeling restless, went for a walk and happened upon the scene.

You are Princess Yumuo's little sister, and Yunjie could not stand by and watch you die. We both fell off the cliff together.

Uncle the Emperor has ordered the Golden Guards to investigate..."

His voice remained as soothing as flowing water, but the chill persisted.

Yunjie recounted the events of the past day to Su RAO.

The Golden Guards would likely have results by tomorrow.

The person who attempted to kill Su RAO was most likely arranged by the Crown Prince himself.

Since the Lantern Festival banquet, the Crown Prince understood that Emperor Yu had chosen Yunjie as Su RAO's husband. Knowing that he needed a well-thought-out plan to marry Su RAO and gain the Su family's military power, he instructed Prime Minister Yao to privately approach Duke Zhao, proposing marriage to Lianxin, aiming to reconcile with the Zhao family and show Emperor Yu that he had no interest in the Su family's military power.

In reality, this was a ploy to force Lianxin to act, making her a pawn to obstruct Yunjie's marriage to Su RAO, thus disrupting Emperor Yu's arrangements...

Yun Ji continued speaking...

Su RAO's brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

Yun Mu Rui had actually set up such a long-term plan, using a strategy like "surrounding Wei to save Zhao"...

Could it be that Zhao Lianxin has already made her move?

"Zhao Lianxin never had the chance to act. Now that Yun Ji knows, how could he give her the opportunity?

The Crown Prince has been planning this for some time now, but his efforts have been thwarted.

Neither of us attended the commendation banquet yesterday, so his plans have stalled. He will surely look for another opportunity..."

As he spoke more, Yun Ji picked up a cup and took a sip to soothe his throat before continuing:

"That will also be your opportunity.

For now, do not make any further moves to avoid being detected by the Golden Guards. I will handle everything else.

The results will be out tomorrow, but we need to wait until Zhu Xian and Dan Liang leave.

During the Lantern Festival banquet, we already embarrassed the two countries once. The Emperor will not allow a second time.

I believe Grandfather Su understands this, which is why he did not act as he did in the past two instances, but instead followed the Emperor’s wishes."

After finishing everything, Yun Ji fell silent again.

Complex emotions flickered in Su RAO's eyes, gradually thickening, softening the redness at the corners of her eyes.

Is he going to arrange for those people who came to capture her to be replaced by the ones he arranged? So her subsequent plans won't be affected?

Does he want to clear her name and take on all the unknowns himself?

"Yun Ji, you should know that those black-clothed men were not my doing; they were a group of assassins of unknown origin. If you do that...

Don’t you want to know who sent those black-clothed men and why they came to capture me? Perhaps they were sent by Yun Mu Rui!

You want to compensate for ruining my plans. Although Mu Mingjin's side has been compromised and cannot proceed, Yun Mu Rui’s side...

But it’s no longer necessary. Our cooperation has ended. I will handle everything carefully from now on, regardless of any changes. I will manage it well. Your kindness is appreciated, Su RAO, but I don’t want to owe you anymore."

Leaving these words behind, Su RAO, having understood these developments, saw no reason to stay and left again.

A misty aura suddenly enveloped Yun Ji, and he smiled faintly:

"Grandfather Su and Uncle and Aunt are all worried about you. As their daughter, you should consider their feelings when making decisions, after all, they are your family."

Whether intentionally reminding or informing Su RAO not to involve the Su family repeatedly because of her own affairs, these words felt like a bucket of cold water dousing her.

Her steps halted again.

Every time she caused trouble, it involved the Su family worrying about her...

Her gently hanging hand clenched into a faint green vine, leaving marks on her palm.

Yun Ji also stood up and walked into the bedroom.

"Su RAO, Yun Ji is not just being overly kind. This matter concerns Yun Ji too, and I cannot sit idly by, nor can I..."

His words suddenly shifted, asking:

"Do you want to know who Yun Ji’s heart belongs to? You may have feelings for Yun Ji, but Yun Ji will not have any..."

Such direct exposure of Su RAO's feelings, Yue Hua’s figure disappeared behind the moonlit screen, and the last words did not reach her ears.