Yao Saner nodded but hesitated, “But Huan Pi…”
Suddenly, Huan Pi’s corpse fell from the sky, landing at Yao Saner’s feet. Her lifeless eyes stared up at Yao Saner, who screamed and fell back.
Ning Wanwan looked up to see Yuan Zhu on the roof, holding a candied hawthorn stick and smiling innocently.
Yao Saner paled, stammering, “Huan Pi was the empress dowager’s confidante. Her death will surely raise suspicions.”
Sihan coldly responded, “If you can’t handle a maid’s death, what use are you?”
The Shenbaoguan had caught fire, but being in a remote meditation room, it didn’t affect the pilgrims.
Old Madam Ning woke up confused about what had happened.
Ning Wanwan, wanting to spare her any worry, explained that the fire was caused by a knocked-over candle. Old Madam Ning clasped her hands in gratitude to the second-rank god’s statue, lit an incense stick, and left at dawn.
Ning Wanwan and Sihan first sent Old Madam Ning home and then returned to the Prince’s mansion.
Throughout the journey, Sihan’s face remained dark and silent.
“Brother Sihan, what are you thinking?” Ning Wanwan asked.
Sihan looked at her, “Do you trust her?”
Ning Wanwan replied, “I don’t trust her but see this as an excellent opportunity. Although risky, it can help us avoid many troubles before going to Qianan.”
Sihan said coldly, “I only trust the dead.” He had long wanted to eliminate Yao Saner, viewing her as a potential threat. However, Ning Wanwan explained, “If the empress dowager learns about Yao Saner’s failures, she won’t let her live. Yao Saner is likely being coerced. If we promise to save her and her lover, she might cooperate.”
Sihan remained silent, worried.
“If you’re still uneasy, let’s make a deal. If we can’t turn Yao Saner, the empress dowager will find out that the parasite failed; we can eliminate her then.”
Sihan shook his head, “I’m not worried about Yao Saner. She’s no longer a threat.”
“Then what are you worried about?” Ning Wanwan asked, puzzled.
Sihan looked at her, “I’m worried about you.”
Si Zhan anxiously hugged Ning Wanwan, “Fool, how could I not want you? I mean I want you to go to Qian Nan first.”
Chapter 54: Wishing
