The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Horse Tramples the King’s Power

For some reason, after thinking about this idea, Xue Yiran felt much more at ease.
She was shocked by her own thoughts, but she couldn’t help but wonder what kind of men would be by her side in the future.

Would it be the third prince, who was gentle and polite at banquets, the fourth prince, who was unrestrained and romantic, or the unattainable prince of the world?
She thought about the ending of the novel “Where Did the Prime Minister’s Daughter Go”, where the female lead wanted to become the Empress, but the author ended the story abruptly.

The ending only stayed in the struggle for the throne, and it was unknown who would ultimately win the imperial throne. The novel mainly described the later period, and the description of the early period was not much.

And now, she had traveled back to the time when the main plot had not yet begun. The female lead was not very familiar with the men who might become emperors, and this was her opportunity.

Looking at Pei Lingyi, who was surrounded by admirers, Xue Yiran suppressed her emotions and prepared to plan her future path.
But she didn’t expect to meet an uninvited guest when she turned around.

“Ah!” The young man in brocade clothes appeared out of nowhere, and she stepped back abruptly, her embroidered shoes almost stepping on her skirt. Luckily, she managed to steady herself and avoided falling backward.

Shen Xun’s eyes flashed with cunning, and he unfolded his folding fan, “What’s wrong? Were you thinking about something bad, and I caught you?”
Xue Yiran was startled by him and was about to scold him, but the casual words of the person in front of her seemed to pierce her heart, “N-no, I was just lost in thought. Who knew you would appear behind me without warning?”

Her words were loud, but the guilt in her eyes betrayed her. Obviously, when people were nervous, they would involuntarily reveal their most feared expression.

Shen Xun’s eyes narrowed as he sized her up, but soon he returned to his usual arrogant and spoiled appearance, “I was just joking. Why are you taking it so seriously?”
He wasn’t interested in her secrets now. A smart hunter wouldn’t directly shoot the prey, which would be too boring. He wanted to know all of Xue Yiran’s secrets, and before that, he could indulge her in having her own little thoughts.

For some reason, although Shen Xun was smiling, Xue Yiran felt a chill run down her spine.
In the past few days, she had focused all her attention on the gathering of gentlemen, wanting to make a name for herself by breaking the rules. But she didn’t expect the female lead’s aura to be so strong, which made her feel a sense of frustration.

The appearance of Shen Xun gave her a sense of direction. Last night, before going to bed, she had specifically thought about the description of the Changping Marquis Mansion in the original novel and finally found a thread of clues in the corner.

It was now the 26th year of Jiawu.
In two years, it would be the climax of the struggle for the throne, with the rise of some families and the fall of others.

The young man in front of her wore a silver crown adorned with pearls, his face was as white as powder, and his lips were as red as rouge. He wore a luxurious red brocade robe with golden threads, which didn’t make him look feminine, but instead, due to his unique aura, he seemed full of youthful spirit and nobility.

However, the Changping Marquis Mansion would decline in the 28th year of Jiawu, and a big fire would burn down the entire mansion, leaving no one alive.
Although she felt that Shen Xun was not as frivolous as outsiders said, and sometimes she couldn’t even read through his thoughts. He would smile, but it would give her a chill down her spine.

But thinking about his fate two years later, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret. It seemed that like “Xue Yiran”, he was also a cannon fodder.
If possible, she hoped that this vibrant life could survive.

“What kind of gaze is that? Don’t look at me like that.” Shen Xun saw that she was lost in thought, and her emotions changed from guilt to pity. His tone also became colder.
Xue Yiran noticed her own loss of composure and was surprised that he was so perceptive. She had only slightly revealed her emotions, and he had caught it.

“Sorry, I was just thinking about something. By the way, did you come to find me for something?”
Seeing the woman’s sincere attitude, Shen Xun didn’t pursue the matter for now. After all, he had finally found something interesting, and he didn’t want to scare her off.

He leaned against a tree stump, yawned, and said in a lazy tone, “I came to tell you that I got an A grade in etiquette, but I saw you spacing out under the tree, so I couldn’t help but come over.”

“Really?” Xue Yiran’s eyes flashed with joy. Shen Xun’s reputation as a prodigal son had spread throughout the capital city, and when she first allied with him, she only thought of standing up for herself.

She didn’t have much hope for her ally’s abilities, but unexpectedly, he gave her a surprise.
The young man in red sneered, “I’m the Changping Marquis, would I lie to you?”

“However, the six arts of gentlemen are not difficult for me. I can pick one or two that are passable among the six subjects. As for the literary talent part tomorrow, it will have to rely on you. After all… I’m the number one prodigal son in the capital city.”

The sunlight passed through the tree shadows and fell on the young man’s dark hair. He looked cute and noble, like a little celestial being from the heavens. However, his personality was vastly different from his appearance, and this contradiction made him even more attractive.

Xue Yiran was distracted by him for a moment. When she came back to her senses, her face was flushed with a rosy glow. However, the young man was already gone.

Xue Yiran covered her face. He was just a young boy, how could he be so charming? Although this body was only 16 years old, it was the age of a young girl’s springtime.

The young master of the noble family, although young, might have more emotional experience than she did in her previous life.
She shook off her thoughts, not letting herself be distracted by the charming appearance. She should look further ahead.

At this moment, a figure in black suddenly appeared in Xue Yiran’s line of sight.
The man stood tall, with delicate features that were unforgettable at first glance.
Xiao Yan only glanced at Xue Yiran briefly, his indifferent eyes seemed to look through everyone.
In that instant, Xue Yiran thought of a line that described him in the original novel – “The sword light moves the stars, and the horse tramples the king’s power.”

If anyone was most likely to smile last, the Heir would definitely have a vote.