[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o":3,"chapter-pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife – o",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},903558,1180,"Chapter 20 - 20 20 Showing One's Edge (1)","pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>20: Chapter 20 Showing One’s Edge (1) 20: Chapter 20 Showing One’s Edge (1) Both individuals were not much for talking, one warm and tranquil, the other icy and reticent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their characters were poles apart, the atmosphere at the dinner table was damnably harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Yiqing realized that Gu Yelin really knew a lot, in many aspects he could be described as learned and well-versed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yelin himself was quite surprised, this young woman was able to chip into any topic he brought up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pleasantly astonished him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw her the previous night, he was captivated by her clean and warm temperament, which was neither pretentious nor naive like a flower in a greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm demeanor, the clever sharpness she demonstrated in her retort to Zhang Lin, successfully drew his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today, he gained a deeper understanding of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young woman was like a treasure, continuously drawing him in to explore and uncover more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it has to be said, a good woman is like a renowned book, making those who read her long for more and unwilling to part with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal relaxed both individuals greatly, and An Yiqing was very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt that she could discuss anything with this man and he would understand perfectly, giving her a strong desire to confide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he spoke little, every word was incisive and efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from her master, this man was the most outstanding person she had encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal was not long, but it brought their hearts closer…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, more than an hour had passed, and they were both nearly done eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a while, they stood up and left the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yelin drove An Yiqing back to her dormitory and waited until he saw the lights of the dormitory turn on before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was quiet and mysterious; some people were experiencing joy and warmth, while others were enduring unspeakable fears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahhh—!” A piercing, twisted scream echoed in the empty office building, before slowly dissipating as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Muyun Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an antique room, a figure in white sat upright on a sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few thin sheets of paper were spread out on the coffee table in front of him, bearing clear images of a girl with a warm and angelic smile, her eyes seemingly gleaming, pure and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That girl was An Yiqing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Family Head, there’s very little information on An Yiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even mobilizing all our resources, this is all we’ve managed to gather,” Ruan Hao said with a touch of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that searching, this An Yiqing turned out to be his own sister’s friend, forcing him to remark how small the world was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Tang’s long and immaculate fingers tapped on the papers a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was easy to find; the Xuan University forums were abuzz with her stories of rescuing someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However… the information gathered was all about her few months at Xuan University, there was almost nothing on her upbringing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Duan Tang silent, Ruan Hao hesitated for a moment before he spoke up, “Family Head, do we need to approach An Yiqing through Xiao Xue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need,” Duan Tang rose and walked to the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tall figure was elegant and refined, his exceptional appearance resembling that of a peerless nobleman, “She is the savior of the old patriarch, we should seek her out openly and honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t let your sister know for now, let’s keep Ruan Xue out of this matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this, Ruan Hao could only agree with a nod, “Then when shall we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, to the hospital, to meet the old patriarch’s savior.” Before Ruan Hao could finish his sentence, Duan Tang had already answered his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm smile filled his fair and handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan University\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruan Xue headed straight to the classroom after returning to school this morning, knowing An Yiqing and Gu Tingting would save her a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing An Yiqing, Ruan Xue excitedly performed a “Eagle Claw” move on her, nearly causing An Yiqing internal injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long, grueling fifty minutes, An Yiqing endured the torture of Ruan Xue’s and Gu Tingting’s shrill voices, and by the time class was over, she felt faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stretched her hands forward, cupping them in a fist, and said pitifully, “Mercy, noble heroines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll treat you both to something delicious tonight.” Ruan Xue and Gu Tingting shared a knowing glance and burst out laughing—the sight of Qingqing looking so defeated was utterly adorable!\u003C\u002Fp>",762,"2026-06-03T06:08:37.158Z",1,"novelbin.me","6de773407726ded20a5dc2b1d75a8346a1cf60cbc2eaed028b4e2cff09a85641","pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-chapter-21","pampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-chapter-19",2225,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpampered-poisonous-royal-wife-o-cover.jpg"]