My Scheming Little Devil

"Alright, darling, don’t be mad. Our family is a renowned noble in Aus, and you are a young lady of high status. Why compare yourself to a girl of unknown origin? It would only lower your status! Moreover, even if she saved the Councilman’s wife, she’s involved in this assassination matter. The Councilman loves his wife so much; can he let her go?"

However, the Councilman’s son didn’t hand over Jun Yiyi to the intelligence interrogation agency. Instead, he took her away himself. Even if he wasn’t intentionally shielding her, he likely didn’t want her to fall into that brutal interrogation.

Unexpectedly, that female spy also got involved with Yuan Aisha. Ha, what a great opportunity, using one to kill another! As long as the girl is confirmed as a spy, she’ll surely have a dead end, and Yuan Aisha’s association with the spy will leave her tainted, unable to clear her name.

Mrs. Yun’s eyes flashed with an intense gleam as she stood up.

"Mom, dressed like this, where are you planning to go?" Yun Qingqing asked curiously.

Mrs. Yun smiled slightly, "The Councilman’s wife’s condition is so urgent; naturally, I must pay a visit."

"Didn’t they say the Councilman forbade anyone from seeing her? Going would be in vain."

Mrs. Yun pinched her and laughed, "You silly girl, what do you know? You’re really not as clever as your sister. The less you can see her, the more you must go, to show our family’s utmost care for the Councilman’s wife. Maintaining appearances is crucial, for your father’s political future, and for your own future. Never underestimate the power of women’s diplomacy; sometimes a woman’s subtle influence is more effective than a man’s overt power."

Without paying further attention to Yun Qingqing, Mrs. Yun turned and left.

She was pondering how to subtly reveal the information she knew to the Councilman without exposing herself.

...

The next evening, Ji Lingkong arrived at the place where Jun Yiyi was under house arrest.

Seeing her calm demeanor, quietly sitting on the sofa, it seemed she had come to terms with it.

"It seems you’ve already made your decision," Ji Lingkong’s voice was cold.

Jun Yiyi snorted, lifting her head, "What other choice do I have besides compromising? Anyway, I’m like a fish trapped in a pot, better to cooperate and save my life."

"Then why didn’t you cooperate last time?"

"You have to give me some time to put up a pretense. Surrendering immediately would be quite embarrassing, wouldn’t it?" Jun Yiyi glared.

Ji Lingkong found her amusing. She was such a headstrong girl, entangled in these trivial matters. However, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief; if she had truly been unyielding, he wouldn’t have known how to deal with her.

Being harsh, he felt uneasy; not being harsh, he couldn’t force her to comply!

"But I can reveal all the secrets I know, but I also have conditions. We must agree on the conditions before we start," Jun Yiyi spoke again with a cunning tone.

"Alright, what conditions do you have?" Ji Lingkong sat down, his tone not as cold as before, and the atmosphere relaxed a bit.

Jun Yiyi immediately smiled broadly, snuggling up to him and holding his arm, shaking it.

"Will you really agree to my conditions?"

"That depends on what conditions you propose. If they’re reasonable, I’ll agree. Rest assured, I won’t let you die, nor will I let you be imprisoned," Ji Lingkong gave her a side glance, his tone much more gentle.

He wasn’t used to having someone cling to his arm so coyly. If it were someone else, he would have unceremoniously shaken them off, but her grasp on his arm didn’t make him feel uncomfortable.

"Whether they’re reasonable depends on how much you value them..." Jun Yiyi’s charming voice suddenly turned cold.