If the day that Wen Yu had envisioned would really come... Pei Shen couldn't help but fall into this beautiful dream she had carefully woven for him.
At the same time, he was acutely aware that, judging from Ji Yunqing's recent actions, he probably already regarded Pei Shen as a disposable pawn.
In such a situation, all the future scenarios Wen Yu had conceived would eventually turn into bubbles.
He had to do something to show Ji Yunqing his capabilities.
He had to climb up and reach a high position.
If Ji Yunqing wouldn't allow it, he would have to find another worthy master.
...
"Lady Pei has good methods. I didn't know that Pei Shen had been so well-trained by you," Ji Yunqing said with a half-smile as he looked at Wen Yu. He even rarely prepared a chair for her. "Today, this prince has no interest in harming you. I just want to have a good talk with Lady Pei. What kind of magic potion did you give Pei Shen?"
Wen Yu wasn't in a hurry to answer. Instead, she sized him up for a while before suddenly smiling. "Your Highness claims to be good at taming dogs. Why are you asking me this question?"
"Actually, I'm a bit curious. Your Highness wanted to take me as a concubine just a few days ago. But yesterday, you asked Lord Wang to publicly arrange a match for me with someone else. Aren't you afraid that I might really agree?"
Hearing this, Ji Yunqing casually lifted his eyes to look at her, his eyes filled with an indecipherable look.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Wen Yu wasn't disappointed.
After all, his intention was too obvious. Lord Wang's proposal from the very beginning wasn't aimed at Wen Yu.
Moreover, even if Wen Yu really agreed, it wouldn't matter. Even if she really married Song Yi, the Third Prince could still get her with just a single word.
Besides, the Song father and son were much more obedient than Pei Shen.
"Since Your Highness has nothing else to do today, I won't accompany you anymore. After all, I don't think that Your Highness and I are in a relationship where we can sit down and have a good talk," Wen Yu said coldly as she stood up. As she turned around, she silently counted down in her heart.
When she counted to three seconds, Ji Yunqing moved.
"Today, I wanted to show Lady Pei my kindness. But it seems that Lady Pei doesn't know how to appreciate it," he said with a sinister tone. He flicked his long whip, locking Wen Yu's ankle, and then pulled her back, causing her to fall heavily to the ground.
When Wen Yu left the Third Prince's Mansion, she glanced at the bloodstains on her body and slightly curled the corner of her mouth.
"A Shen," Wen Yu returned to her courtyard covered in injuries. She saw that Pei Shen was already waiting in the room. "Don't you have any official business to attend to today?"
Hearing this, a shadow flashed across Pei Shen's face.
Ji Yunqing's methods were always like this. For him, to tame a dog, he must first make it docile.
Previously, he had kept Pei Shen so busy that he had no time to rest in order to teach him to submit. Now, he made Pei Shen have nothing to do, also to teach him to recognize his master.
It was a pity that Pei Shen, this mad dog, was more receptive to kindness than to force.
"Is this the Third Prince's intention?" Wen Yu sighed as she spoke. She walked forward and sat down beside Pei Shen. She hesitated for a moment before gently holding Pei Shen's hand. Her eyes flickered, as if there was something she wanted to say but dared not.
Pei Shen had a guess in his heart. He took a slight breath before whispering, "Sister-in-law, if you have something to say, just say it. You don't need to worry about anything in front of me."
"It's the Third Prince..." Wen Yu started to speak but didn't rush to continue. Instead, she carefully observed Pei Shen's expression.
Seeing his eyes darken slightly, Wen Yu quickly explained, "It's not about me. It's... about A Shen."
"About me?" Pei Shen frowned slightly and then smiled faintly. "Did he threaten you with me?"
Wen Yu shook her head.
Her expression became even more hesitant.
Just when Pei Shen was about to can't help but ask, Wen Yu opened her mouth with red eyes. "A Shen has endured so much for the Third Prince. But today, I heard the Third Prince say that he doesn't plan to reuse you."
"He said that he was very displeased that you spoke up for me at the Wen Mansion banquet yesterday."
"Once again, it's because of me that A Shen is being suspected by the Third Prince."
"Yesterday, he asked Lord Wang to propose a marriage with the Song family because you protected me before and didn't let me go to the Third Prince's Mansion. He was afraid that he couldn't control you."
Wen Yu's tone was full of self-blame, but she couldn't help but look at Pei Shen, with a pleading look in her eyes.
He knew what she was asking for.
At this moment, the only way to please the Third Prince was to actively arrange the marriage between Wen Yu and Song Yi. Only in this way could Ji Yunqing see his submission.
But if he really did that, Wen Yu would really become a plaything in Ji Yunqing's hands from then on.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. I have my own way to deal with it," Pei Shen said with a cold look on his face.
Ji Yunqing had already started to mention these things in front of Wen Yu without any reservation. It seemed that he was really going to abandon Pei Shen.
Wen Yu looked at Pei Shen worriedly and couldn't help but ask, "A Shen, what are you going to do? If it really doesn't work, otherwise I..."
"A Shen, you know that I'm willing to do anything for you."
"Making a name for yourself in the court and being famous in history is your wish. I'm willing to help you."
Hearing this, Pei Shen's expression softened a bit. He reached out and stroked Wen Yu's head, smiling gently. "Sister-in-law, there's no need to do this. His Highness is just being dazzled by the flowers for now. I will help His Highness see clearly that among all the people he has, only I can be truly useful to him."
As Pei Shen spoke, his tone became gloomy at the end.
Wen Yu pretended to look innocent. She frowned slightly, looking a bit confused. "What do you mean? The Third Prince clearly told me today that even without you, he could still..."
"Sister-in-law," Pei Shen interrupted her. His expression became even more gentle, but it made people feel a bit creepy. "I can handle the affairs in the court well. Sister-in-law just needs to watch. I will definitely be the final winner."
Rarely, he didn't offer to help Wen Yu apply medicine. After he finished speaking, he just looked at Wen Yu deeply and then leaned over to kiss her forehead.
"Sister-in-law, believe me. Soon, no one will be able to bully you at will."
Pei Shen's tone was very soft, but it revealed infinite danger.
She pretended not to know and smiled obediently, looking at Pei Shen with full trust in her eyes. "I believe in A Shen."
Pei Shen smiled and then turned around to walk out.
After he left the courtyard, Wen Yu's smile disappeared completely.
Ji Yunqing claimed to be good at taming dogs, but he seemed not to know that there was a kind of dog in this world that was completely crazy.
The more they were suppressed, the more rebellious they would become.
Especially a mad dog like Pei Shen, who hated most being overshadowed by others.
Pei Qing had died because of this before, and now Ji Yunqing would also pay the price for it.
If he wanted to use a few guard dogs to oppress Pei Shen and force him to learn to obey, he had to weigh whether these guard dogs could fight against Pei Shen, this mad dog.
Wen Yu took out the ointment from the box. She expressionlessly cleaned the wound blurred by blood bit by bit and then carefully applied the ointment.
"Your Highness must not blame me in the future. If you have to blame someone, you can only blame yourself for being too underestimating the enemy," she murmured softly, with a look of anticipation in her eyes.