Chapter 78 An Encounter with the Imperial Advisor Bai Yichen
Chapter 78 An Encounter with the Imperial Advisor Bai Yichen
Yun Rong's ship was getting closer and closer, and it looked like it was about to catch up. Yun Juan's heart tightened, but she quickly calmed down and thought of a way to deal with it.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck her. She quickly pulled out a packet of mute medicine from her spatial storage and held it tightly in her hand.
This is no ordinary mute drug; it is the latest research result from the 21st century, and its effects are extremely powerful.
Just one whiff of it can instantly render someone speechless.
This mute drug is colorless and odorless, making it difficult to detect and ideal for use in critical moments.
"Quick! It's my sister! Quickly, steer the boat over there!" Yun Rong feigned surprise!
Yun Quan's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in her eyes.
Yun Rong waved her hand, signaling her subordinates to speed up the boat.
Although the subordinates had some doubts, they immediately complied.
As the boat drew closer, Yun Rong's heart leaped with joy, and she kept shouting.
Yun Juan stood quietly at the bow of the boat, watching Yun Rong's happy expression, and scoffed inwardly.
Once the two boats were a certain distance apart, Yun Juan quietly sprinkled the mute medicine into the air.
The mute medicine drifted with the wind toward Yun Rong's boat and quickly spread.
Yun Rong's boat was leaning against the shore, which blew the mute-inducing medicine towards Ji Shuyan's position. Ji Shuyan suddenly found himself unable to make a sound.
He stared at Yun Juan in horror, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He suddenly realized that it was all an elaborate trap, and he had foolishly fallen into it.
He felt a chill run down his spine, and his heart was filled with fear.
Yun Quan, however, sneered, her eyes revealing a hint of smugness and mockery.
She seemed pleased with his terrified reaction, then turned and walked toward the bow of the boat.
She reached out and waved to Yunrong on the other boat.
Yun Rong responded with a smile, and the two seemed to have a perfect understanding.
Only then did he realize that he had been completely fooled, and his heart was filled with anger and helplessness.
He was filled with regret, but it was too late to turn the tide.
"Sister, what a coincidence! You're here to enjoy the lake too." Yun Rong looked at Yun Juan with an innocent expression, her eyes filled with surprise and anticipation.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, bringing joy to the listener.
Yun Juan smiled slightly, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "Yes, sister, what a coincidence. However, the lake view is truly beautiful today, which is quite a treat for some people."
After speaking, she glanced at Ji Shuyan beside her, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
There seemed to be some hidden meaning in that smile, which made Ji Shuyan a little puzzled.
Ji Shuyan frowned slightly as he looked at Yun Juan, a strange feeling welling up inside him.
He always felt that Yun Juan harbored some inexplicable hostility towards him, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Yet, he also felt that she had a deep affection for him.
He tried to find clues in her expressions and words, but to no avail.
Yun Quan noticed Ji Shuyan's confusion, her smile widened, and a hint of smugness flashed in her eyes.
She knew that her words had caught his attention, which was exactly what she wanted.
She secretly rejoiced that her plan was progressing smoothly, and all she needed to do next was wait for the right opportunity to carry out the next step.
Ji Shuyan was furious, but he couldn't bring himself to refute her. He could only glare fiercely at Yun Juan, hoping to express his dissatisfaction with his eyes.
Yun Rong feigned surprise and asked, "What's wrong with this young master? Why isn't he speaking? Is he feeling unwell?"
Yun Juan covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "Perhaps she was too moved to speak after seeing such a beautiful view."
Ji Shuyan was so angry he almost vomited blood, but he could only remain silent.
He knew he had fallen into Yun Quan's trap and could only wait for an opportunity to escape.
Yunrong warmly invited, "Sister, why don't we go boating on the lake together and enjoy the beautiful scenery?"
Yun Juan readily agreed and boarded Yun Rong's boat. The two boats sailed slowly side by side, creating ripples on the lake.
The seemingly harmonious scene actually conceals turbulent undercurrents.
Just then, a white figure leaped from a small boat like a bird and landed lightly on the ground. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was none other than the Imperial Advisor, Bai Yichen!
Yun Juan looked at Bai Yichen quietly, her mind filled with countless thoughts.
She always felt that his appearance was not accidental, as if there was some secret hidden behind it.
Yun Juan seemed to sense Bai Yichen's gaze. She turned to look at him and smiled, saying, "Young Master, is there something you want to say to me as you stare at me like this?"
Bai Yichen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled awkwardly and said, "I just think that the young lady has an extraordinary temperament, like a fairy descended to earth."
Yun Juan giggled, her voice as clear as a silver bell: "Young master, you are quite the charmer. But someone as handsome and dashing as you must have no shortage of beautiful women by your side, right?"
Bai Yichen's face flushed slightly. He lowered his head and coughed lightly, "Not at all, I am just a scholar."
A hint of cunning flashed in Yun Juan's eyes. She deliberately moved closer to Bai Yichen and said softly, "If you don't mind, young master, why don't you tell me about the strange and wonderful things in this world?"
Bai Yichen's face turned even redder. He took a small step back and stammered, "Okay...okay."
So the two started chatting. Bai Yichen told many interesting stories he knew, and Yun Juan listened with great interest, occasionally letting out exclamations and laughter.
The two chatted as if no one else was around, completely ignoring Yun Rong and Ji Shuyan standing to the side.
Yun Rong's face gradually darkened. She bit her lip tightly, her eyes flashing with undisguised jealousy.
"My sister and the Imperial Advisor seem to be quite familiar with each other?" she muttered to herself, a strong sense of dissatisfaction rising within her.
She always thought she was the most noticed person, but now she's being ignored.
Watching her sister converse intimately with the imperial advisor, she felt incredibly disappointed.
She secretly resolved to find an opportunity to regain the spotlight and make everyone notice her existence.
However, amidst this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, Bai Yichen harbored a lingering question in his mind.
He didn't understand why Yun Juan treated him so specially. Was it simply because of his appearance? Or was there another reason?
As time passed, the sun gradually sank in the west, casting a golden afterglow across the lake.
The lake tour was coming to an end, and Bai Yichen and Yun Juan said their goodbyes.
Bai Yichen watched Yun Juan's departing figure, and a sense of loss welled up in his heart.
He knew clearly in his heart that from the moment he met her, he was as if he were being drawn by an invisible force, unable to extricate himself from his infatuation with her.
Her mysterious aura, captivating smile, and unique charm made him irresistibly want to explore more of her secrets.
This feeling is as gentle as a spring breeze, yet it carries an irresistible allure.
Whenever he thinks of her, an indescribable impulse surges within him, a desire to understand her inner world and life experiences more deeply.
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