Chapter 195: Because My Stomach Doesn't Hurt

Cui Miaohua's face turned pale, and she did not know how to answer.

Nan Xueyin added, "Although it is true that I chose this horse first, your family background is superior, while I have no background to speak of. If you want it, I can only yield it to you."

Shu Yu could not help but glance at her.

Cui Miaohua was so ashamed and furious upon hearing this that she stomped her feet, turned around, and left in a huff.

Nan Xueyin now discovered that while it used to be quite satisfying to hit or kill people at the slightest disagreement, bullying others by relying on one's status while being sarcastic was also thoroughly gratifying.

She remained calm and composed, then took another look at the woman following behind Cui Miaohua.

"That one just now seemed to be Miss Zhong."

After the group left, Shu Yu muttered thoughtfully.

Nan Xueyin finally remembered that among the noblewomen who had been following Cui Miaohua earlier, one of them was indeed Zhong Yun.

She asked out of curiosity, "Why is Zhong Yun following Cui Miaohua around now? Isn't she at Baoci Palace? It was said she was to be taught etiquette so she could be prepared to marry into the Eastern Palace."

Shu Yu smiled, "That was a long time ago. Ever since you were taken away by the Emperor's personal guards, the Emperor and the Crown Prince had a huge falling out, and the Empress Dowager also sent Miss Zhong out of the palace, saying she would no longer act on her own initiative to arrange a wife for the Crown Prince."

Nan Xueyin nodded slightly.

So, in order for her to be able to marry into the Eastern Palace smoothly, Xiao Youlan had done a great deal.

"I haven't asked you yet, how did you suddenly become the niece of the Qingzhou Chief Clerk? I originally thought you were really just a reckless female Assassin, and I even thought that uncle of yours was intentionally found by the Crown Prince. I didn't expect that he really seems to be your uncle; you look quite alike..."

Nan Xueyin pondered for a moment and said concisely, "I was ignorant when I was young, worked as an Assassin for a few years, and later washed my hands of it to return home and inherit the family business."

Shu Yu:?

Shu Yu: "Your mouth is quite glib. I suddenly don't know if you used your face or your silver tongue to trick the Crown Prince into your hands."

Nan Xueyin laughed out loud.

On the other side.

The more Cui Miaohua thought about it, the angrier she became, grumbling under her breath along the way: "Isn't it just that she looks a bit better and caught the Crown Prince's eye? What is there to be so smug about!"

She suddenly stopped in her tracks.

The other noblewomen behind also stopped in time, but only Zhong Yun, who did not know what she was thinking, failed to steady herself in time and accidentally bumped into Cui Miaohua's back.

Cui Miaohua let out an "ouch," turned around, pushed Zhong Yun away forcefully, and scolded, "Are you blind or what!"

Zhong Yun was pushed until she landed on her bottom on the ground, her palms scraping against the floor; the skin was grazed, and the pain almost brought tears to her eyes.

But she dared not actually shed tears, otherwise, if Cui Miaohua were unhappy, she would surely bully her again.

She endured the pain, stood up, and said, "Miss Cui, I was just thinking about how to help you get revenge."

"Revenge? How can I get revenge for this? She is the Crown Prince's sweetheart!"

"But the Crown Prince liked other women before her, a palace maid named Doukou, and another female Assassin. She is not the only one."

Cui Miaohua was slightly stunned.

A noblewoman on the side also laughed teasingly: "That's true, Miss Zhong knows best about such things. After all, back then, Miss Zhong was also chosen to be the Crown Princess. It's a pity that the Crown Prince liked someone else at the time and ignored our Miss Zhong entirely."

Zhong Yun's expression turned ugly.

Cui Miaohua had also heard of this matter, and the look she gave Zhong Yun carried a hint of disdain. She huffed and said, "Even if she isn't the only one, the Crown Prince still likes her right now. If I take revenge on her, wouldn't that make the Crown Prince hold a grudge against me?"

Zhong Yun suppressed her grievances and said, "If we take revenge openly, that certainly won't do. Miss Cui, we can use a more subtle method."

"A more subtle method?"

Zhong Yun nodded, "Isn't there a polo match coming up? Although Officer Shu is skilled at polo, she surely doesn't know how to play very well. Miss Cui can find someone who plays polo even better than Officer Shu to join you. When the time comes, make it so she can't score a single goal; she will definitely feel miserable. But the Crown Prince cannot blame Miss Cui for this, can he?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Miaohua became interested and raised her eyebrows, "Now that you mention it... that really is... but whose polo is better than Officer Shu's?"

As for this, Zhong Yun was not very clear, as she had not been in Fengdu before.

However, a noblewoman on the side raised her hand: "I know! Lu Little General! He plays polo better than Officer Shu!"

This was referring to none other than Lu Yan.

Cui Miaohua frowned, "But I heard that Lu Little General has been in a bad state recently. It seems he liked a woman, but couldn't have her, and was heartbroken."

Zhong Yun smiled and said, "Isn't that just perfect? Lu Little General is sad, so he can just vent his emotions on the polo field."

The noblewoman on the side also added, "Besides, Lu Little General and Officer Shu have always been at odds. Once on the polo field, he will definitely target Officer Shu and that woman."

Cui Miaohua pondered for a moment and finally nodded in agreement.

Lu Yan was indeed present at this moment.

It was said that his cousin had seen him looking dejected on the road and, out of mercy, brought him along, hoping that the atmosphere on the polo field could influence him and stop him from being so sad.

Cui Miaohua went to find him; Lu Yan was lying on a chair in the corner, looking miserable, with a book covering his face. If his chest weren't still rising and falling slightly, Cui Miaohua would have suspected he was dead.

"Lu Little General!"

Hearing Cui Miaohua's voice, Lu Yan raised his hand and moved the book away.

Cui Miaohua smiled at him: "I heard that the Little General is very skilled at polo. I am still missing one person; why don't you play with me, Little General?"

Lu Yan could not muster the slightest bit of interest, "No, I don't want to play."

"But Officer Shu has entered the field! Little General, don't you want to win against him?"

As she spoke, Cui Miaohua pointed toward Shu Yu not far away.

Lu Yan no longer had any competitive spirit toward Shu Yu, but as he looked in the direction Cui Miaohua was pointing, he saw not only Shu Yu but also Nan Xueyin.

His eyes trembled slightly, and he suddenly sat up.

"How about it, Little General, let's go play po..."

Before Cui Miaohua could finish her sentence, Lu Yan tossed the book aside and stood up to walk outside, "Let's go! Let's play polo!"

If he couldn't marry her, being able to play one game of polo with her would be worth it for this lifetime!

That was what Lu Yan thought.

But Cui Miaohua knew nothing of this and just followed along happily.

The teams were confirmed one after another, and a new polo match was about to begin.

Shu Yu leaned over and asked Nan Xueyin, "Did you see? Lu Yan has also entered the arena."

Nan Xueyin nodded slightly and asked, "Can you not beat him?"

"How is that possible! No matter what he does, he is always a loser to me. The last time I lost to him, it was because I had a stomachache!"

Nan Xueyin nodded again, "Then just fight normally. You won't lose this time, because my stomach doesn't hurt."

Shu Yu:...

Shu Yu: "You really are something!"