Chapter 6: Saved from the Brink of Death

006. A Narrow Escape

Yun Mo had originally been somewhat skeptical of Yun Qin, but thinking of her behavior over these past years, she fell silent.

Indeed, just as Yun Qin said, that old thing Yun Canghai was no fool. Killing her could solve the problem temporarily, but the subsequent drawbacks would be immense; one could say the disadvantages outweighed the advantages. In that case, it truly would be better to let her propose the cancellation of the engagement herself.

Seeing this, Yun Jingfeng said anxiously, "Little Sister, do you believe she won't tell Grandfather?"

Yun Mo stole a glance at Cang Yun. Seeing that he seemed to still be considering it, she did not disturb him, merely looking at Yun Jingfeng with a smile. "Big Brother, don't forget, she has no spiritual power. We have a chance to kill her now; do you think we won't have a chance in the future?"

As she spoke, she looked at Yun Qin with contempt. From an angle Cang Yun couldn't see, her gaze turned ruthless, though her voice remained soft enough to drip water. "As long as she behaves, we will let her go. But once she dares to utter even half a word..."

Anyone could hear the unspoken words.

"Second Cousin Sister is much smarter than Cousin Brother."

As if treating a close friend, Yun Qin smiled until her eyes curved into crescents. However, those familiar with her would know that the sweeter and more beautiful her smile, the more miserable the other person's fate would be.

She had always been a person who understood the situation. Right now, she knew very clearly that she lacked the ability to fight them, but once she had the strength to seek revenge, she would never show mercy!

"You wench..."

Yun Jingfeng was nearly driven to death by anger. Before the insult could leave his mouth, he remembered Yun Qin's words from just now and wisely shut his mouth.

At that moment, Cang Yun looked deeply at Yun Qin and said, "Let's do as you say."

Yun Qin curled one corner of her lip. "I knew the Seventh Prince was a smart man."

Cang Yun gave a light snort, neither confirming nor denying her words. "When will you go to my Imperial Father to propose it?"

"What do you think, Seventh Prince?" Yun Qin countered.

"Naturally, the sooner the better," Cang Yun said, adding, "Because being entangled with you truly makes me lose all face."

Yun Qin laughed silently.

She really wanted to ask him if he even had any face left. Why hadn't he said such things five years ago?

But on second thought, she let it go. Talking more to a shameless person like him was just a waste of saliva!

"What are you laughing at?" Cang Yun noticed that her laugh seemed to carry a hint of contempt, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Nothing." Yun Qin couldn't be bothered to explain to him. "I also want to dissolve this engagement with you as soon as possible. But as you can see, my body is injured; I can't rush it even if I wanted to."

After a moment's thought, she said, "Give me three days. After three days, I will enter the palace to see the Emperor."

"Then three days it is! If you don't enter the palace after three days, watch your life! Humph!" Not only did Cang Yun issue a threat, but he also gave a heavy snort, cast a disgusted glance at her, and turned to leave.

Yun Jingfeng and Yun Mo followed and left as well.

Only after receiving Yun Qin's half-smiling, half-mocking gaze did the maid Hong Ling realize something. She opened her mouth, wanting to call out to Yun Mo, but the latter was walking hurriedly and disappeared through the courtyard gate in the blink of an eye.

Clearly, she had no intention of taking them in at all!

Seeing Yun Qin's gaze fall upon Hong Xiao on the ground, though she felt unwilling, Hong Ling hurriedly knelt on the ground, and the other two maids followed suit.

"Third Young Lady, we didn't want to do that, it was Second Young Lady who forced us!" Hong Ling said sorrowfully. "She said if we didn't listen to her, she would sell us to a brothel, you..."

Her words were interrupted by a man in black who leaped into the courtyard with a flash.

Seeing Yun Qin sitting on the ground with dried traces of blood still uncleaned at the corner of her mouth, the man was instantly struck with terror. He knelt on one knee before Yun Qin and said self-reproachfully, "This subordinate has erred. Please, Little Mistress, punish me!"