Chapter 27

Han Yan was confused. She asked, “Mother, do you mean that Han Jing was only bluffing? Did she want me to manipulate Prince Ling when she was actually worried that he would not like her—despising her even? If that’s the case, she could just ask Dong Bao to manipulate Prince Ling. Wouldn’t she be a better choice?”

It was not that Han Yan did not believe her mother. It was impossible for Han Jing to choose her to manipulate Prince Ling! After all, they had an open quarrel, and Han Jing would never trust her ever again.

Han Yan used to think that Han Jing was a fool. However, after her threats that day, Han Yan was not so sure about her intentions anymore.

“Dong Bao is indeed a decent-looking girl, but she is incomparable to you. She is just a maid, and Prince Ling is of noble birth. He will not be who he is today if a maid is sufficient enough to put him under control. Someone outstanding like him would prefer a gentle and understanding lady. Han Jing is a lot worse in that sense compared to you.” Li Shi figured that must be the reason behind Han Jing’s words.

‘Han Jing must have bluffed Yan’er so that she would never defy her after this! She knew that Yan’er would never obtain Prince Ling’s fondness. If that happened, it would be much easier for her to manipulate Yan’er. It seems like she became mature.’ Li Shi would have never expected the emotional and bad-tempered Lady Han to previously conjure up such an idea.

However, she was glad that Han Yan got a golden opportunity. She was not worried about Prince Ling being uninterested Han Yan at all! Han Jing had Princess Yi Feng’s support, but the princess could not follow her to Ling Manor when she got married. As long as they were not living under the same roof, the princess would be too far away to help if something happened to Han Jing. Also, Han Yan would not be blamed if Prince Ling wanted to deal with Han Jing.

Li Shi figured that it was an excellent opportunity. “Yan’er, you have to grasp this opportunity well. Don’t lose your cool, and do not oppose Lady Han. You will have many chances to deal with her by using Prince Ling when you get married to him. You must have Prince Ling’s favor. You might get titled as his first wife once Han Jing is out of the picture.”

Han Yan was still a little bewildered, but she could not figure out Han Jing’s other intentions.

“Understood.” She nodded.

Han Jing left the ancestral hall and went back by herself without the maid. She was experiencing the warm sensation on the birthmark on her left cheek again. It was the second time it had happened. It seemed like the birthmark would get warm whenever she focused on using her ability. She extended her hand and formed another water sphere on her palm. Indeed, the warm sensation on her left cheek intensified.

She retracted her hand and touched her feverish cheek with her icy fingers. ‘This is strange. What is going on?’

Perhaps there was some mystery behind the birthmark on her face. She only utilized a tiny bit of her special abilities when she acted against Han Yan earlier.

‘Will my cheek burn if I exerted my abilities?’

Han Jing slapped herself lightly. ‘Pah! Why am I cursing myself? The birthmark is hideous enough already. I am never going to meet anyone again if I get more burn scars on my face!’

She returned to the courtyard and went straight to Dong Bao.