Chapter 415 - 183: If We Die, We Die Together

In the dream...

She deliberately pulled open her clothes, pretending to accidentally fall into the Emperor’s arms, using all her charms to seduce him.

However, the Emperor remained completely indifferent, mercilessly pushing her to the ground, his handsome face cold, and calling people to drag her away to be beaten to death.

"No, I dare not again, please, Your Majesty, spare my life..."

Yun Wanyao sobbed and begged for mercy, suddenly waking up in fright.

What she saw was the dark night, with traces of tears still on her face. She belatedly realized that everything just now was a dream.

However, the dream was so vivid that she could clearly remember the terrifying expression the Emperor had when he ordered her to be beaten to death.

Her heart couldn’t help but tremble, and she began to regret, regretting agreeing with Yun Wanye to do such a ridiculous thing.

The next day.

Yun Wanye came to find her early in the morning, only to see her looking not well, with a listless appearance.

"What’s wrong? Didn’t sleep well last night?"

"Yeah, I had a nightmare. Yun Wanye, I want to back out, I won’t do it."

She indeed wanted to earn silver, but the premise was that she had a life to spend it.

That dream last night really scared her. What if the Emperor really had her beaten to death, what should she do?

She was still so young and didn’t want to die yet.

Yun Wanye was slightly taken aback, doubting his ears, and the next moment, couldn’t help but start to get angry.

"We just agreed last night, and one night later you regret it? Just because of a dream? Yun Wanyao, a person should be trustworthy."

"If you really insist on not keeping your word, fine, return my pearl hairpin, and additionally, return me three hundred taels of silver."

Hearing this, Yun Wanyao couldn’t help but widen her eyes, looking at him incredulously.

"What? Three hundred taels? I only received thirty taels of silver, why should I return you three hundred taels? You must be mistaken?"

Yun Wanye sneered, "No mistake, it’s three hundred taels. It’s you who didn’t keep your promise, broke faith, and acted contrary to your word, so naturally, you should compensate me tenfold."

"Hurry up and return my silver, if you’re short even one tael, I’ll knock you out and throw you onto the Emperor’s bed."

Yun Wanyao: "..."

It’s simply unreasonable.

With such a black heart, are you sure he’s her brother?

"I don’t have three hundred taels, only thirty-one taels."

Yun Wanyao hung her head, speaking weakly.

The thirty taels he gave last night hadn’t even been spent, and the monthly allowance had only one tael left. Even if she sold herself, she couldn’t come up with three hundred taels.

"Ha, you dare to strike with me when you have no silver? I’ll give you one more chance, will you or won’t you? I advise you to think carefully before answering me."

He squinted his eyes, his voice wasn’t particularly fierce, yet inexplicably had a menacing air.

Yun Wanyao grabbed his arm, speaking softly, "If I conspire with you and anger the Emperor, what should I do if the Emperor has me beaten to death?"

"What do you mean by ’conspire’? Can you speak properly? Forget it, so this so-called nightmare is just this?"

Yun Wanye reached out and lightly tapped her forehead, looking at her with disdain.

"That was just a dream, Yun Wanyao, why are you so timid? Even a dream can scare you?"

Moreover, they had just discussed it last night, and she immediately had such a nightmare, truly timid as a mouse.

Yun Wanyao covered her forehead, glaring at him angrily.

"I’ve told you many times, don’t knock me on the head."

Her brain wasn’t as sharp as his to begin with, what if it gets even duller from the knocking?

Yun Wanye couldn’t be bothered with her words, continuing, "Father is a Duke by military merit, and also the leader of the four Dukes with the merit of assisting the dragon."

Da Wu Country has four Duchies, eight Marquisates, and sixteen Baronies.

The titles for the four Dukes are Ning, Wei, Rong, and Ding, among which the Duke of Ning is the most revered.

"The Emperor has a deep friendship with Seventh Uncle; not honoring the monk’s face while ignoring the Buddha’s face. You’re merely seducing him, not assassinating him..."

"This is a matter of morality, not a criminal act. At most, he won’t give you a good look, but he definitely won’t have you beaten to death."

"A daughter of a meritorious subject will only be punished if she commits a crime."

"Additionally, regardless of success or failure on this trip, your reputation will not be damaged."

"I know you’re worried about losing face if it gets out, but you can rest assured, the Emperor will definitely not let a single word of this matter leak out."

"Because he wants to protect the Imperial Family’s face."

"You are the unwed Princess of King Qi, yet you run to seduce him. If this matter is leaked, it won’t just be your reputation that’s tarnished; King Qi and the Imperial Family would be more embarrassed than you."

"The Imperial Family’s reputation is much more important than yours, do you think the Emperor would let this matter leak out?"

These things Yun Wanyao hadn’t thought of at all.

Therefore, upon hearing this, it was akin to swallowing a super assurance pill, the hesitation and fear in her heart completely vanished.

She nodded and said, "You have a point. Alright, I’ll do it..."

"But Yun Wanye, you’d better not deceive me. If the Emperor decides to beat me to death, I will definitely expose you as the mastermind behind it. If I’m going down, I’m taking you with me."

Yun Wanye: "..."

Since when did this timid and not-so-smart young lady learn to be so sly?

She even knew how to threaten him. Not bad, she’s made progress.

"Alright, then I need to check your progress. Show me how you plan to seduce the Emperor when you enter the palace tonight."

He supported his head with his hand, lazily watching her.

Yun Wanyao made a vomiting gesture, looking at him with disdain.

"Sorry, with your face, I really don’t know how to seduce."

Yun Wanye: "..."

What’s wrong with his face?

They look at least eighty or ninety percent alike. Is she planning to dislike herself too?

Fine, if she can’t seduce him, then so be it. As long as she can seduce the Emperor.

After the meal.

Yun Wanyao dug out her treasured clothes and accessories and dressed up with great care.

She styled her hair, applied makeup, and changed clothes, taking more than two hours in total.

"Yun Wanye, how do I look? Is my outfit and makeup okay?"

After dressing up, she pushed the door open and walked out, standing in front of Yun Wanye, lifting her skirt as she lightly twirled.

The girl before him had her long, thick black hair styled into two beautiful little buns, adorned with exquisite tassel pins, with a lock of dark hair hanging on each side of her chest.

She wore a rouge-colored gown with golden embroidery, and a light-colored shawl draped over her arms.

The vibrant colors made her skin appear as white as snow, her delicate and gorgeous features lightly accentuated with makeup, stunning in their beauty.

She rarely wore makeup, but whenever she did, it was breathtakingly beautiful. Even Yun Wanye, who spent every day with her, was somewhat mesmerized.

After a moment, he came back to his senses and honestly praised her.

"Hmm, very beautiful."

He thought the plan for tonight should go smoothly. If not, it would mean the Emperor isn’t a man.

Wan’an Garden.

Hua Wu hurriedly ran over to report to Lady Yun.

"Reporting to Madam, Miss asked me to inform you that she and the second young master are going to visit the Princess, and won’t be home for dinner tonight."

"Alright, I understand."

Lady Yun responded, feeling troubled.

This Ye’er, didn’t she warn him to keep a low profile recently and not to approach the Princess?

Why won’t he listen?

Ah, forget it. They’re already gone, worrying about it now won’t help.

All she could hope for now was that the boy would be discreet and avoid any rumors.

Unaware Lady Yun had been completely deceived by her children.

Those two weren’t going to visit the Princess at all; they were going to the palace. They just used the Princess as a pretext because they didn’t dare tell the truth.

"Why didn’t Sister take me to the Princess Mansion to play today? She used to take me every time."

Yun Wanqing was not pleased, her lips pouting so much they could hang an oil bottle.

She hadn’t gone out in a long time and wanted to get some fresh air.

Hearing her thoughts, Lady Yun sighed.

Ah, every child in this family can’t sit still. The older ones love to run around, and even the youngest likes it.

At dinner, Yun Zhan came with Yin Shuang.

After visiting Yun Chuchu, they came to see Yun Wanqing.

"Oh, it’s Seventh Uncle and Sister Yin Shuang, why are you here?"

As they approached, Yun Wanqing immediately turned over and blinked at them.

This look almost melted Yin Shuang’s heart. She couldn’t help but smile and pick her up.

"Haven’t seen you in days, Ningning has gotten even cuter."

Pleased by the compliment, Yun Wanqing wrapped her arms around Yin Shuang’s neck, giving her a kiss on the face, but accidentally saw something on her neck.

"Oh, what’s this?"

Curious, she reached out and pulled down Yin Shuang’s collar, revealing several blue and purple marks.

She paused briefly, then suddenly realized.

"Oh, they’re hickeys. How strange, why does Sister Yin Shuang have hickeys on her neck?"

With these words, Yun Zhan and Lady Yun jerked their heads towards her.