CHAPTER 397: CHAPTER 397: TURNING THE TABLES

Their methods may not necessarily work.

But the solution extracted from Lin Shiyao might serve as a reference.

At this moment, Lin Shiyao did not go to the wounded soldier camp; she had just sent someone to inquire about the Third Prince and Shu’er.

After a whole hour, that person finally ran back, panting.

"Doctor Lin, the Third Prince has already returned to the Capital today. I heard he left early."

Lin Shiyao was initially stunned, but her eyes also glimmered with joy.

"Did the General’s Wife go with him?"

The soldier shook his head: "No, I just saw the General’s Wife."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiyao’s expression changed, her eyes filled with anger.

Yesterday, they had clearly discussed that the Third Prince would control Pei Shu’er, then take her away from here, and at the time, have someone fabricate the illusion of Pei Shu’er being attacked and killed.

Instead, the Third Prince slipped away alone.

Not even wanting Pei Shu’er?

The Third Prince may not want Pei Shu’er, but she desired Tang Zan.

These Princes may appear noble now, but ultimately, aren’t they toyed with under Tang Zan’s feet?

Especially this Third Prince, he is the most miserable of all.

Lin Shiyao paced back and forth on the spot, initially with anxious steps, that later turned slow.

Then her eyes brightened, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Aside from those with Mother Gu, a person who raises Gu can also control the Golden Silkworm Gu, but the tune is extremely difficult to learn.

As the South Border Saintess, she naturally mastered this tune thoroughly.

At that moment, Lin Shiyao played the tune.

Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan were nearby Lin Shiyao, and upon hearing the tune, there was no need for further verification.

When Pei Shu’er was summoned by the tune, Lin Shiyao noticed Pei Shu’er’s vacant eyes and immediately ordered her.

"Take off your clothes, you two engage with each other."

The soldier in front was expressionless, clearly also controlled by the Gu Worm.

As Pei Shu’er’s hand touched her clothes, malice poured out from Lin Shiyao’s eyes.

"Pei Shu’er, aren’t you very capable? I’ll let General Tang see your wanton side; I refuse to believe he’ll still like you then."

"I also thought of killing you, but the dead do not fade, so instead, you’ll live on with infamy like a rat."

After saying this, Lin Shiyao was about to leave the room to find the soldier to call Tang Zan to watch this drama unfold.

As she passed by Pei Shu’er, Lin Shiyao was suddenly grabbed by the wrist by Pei Shu’er.

Lin Shiyao was shocked, spun around abruptly, and saw Pei Shu’er smiling.

"Sister, although I’m not close to you, have I ever offended you?"

Lin Shiyao only felt her scalp tingling, how could this be? Pei Shu’er had not fallen for it!

She forced a dry laugh.

"No, sister, you heard wrong."

She hid the bamboo flute behind her back, while Pei Shu’er walked up to Lin Shiyao and snatched the flute from her hand.

As she was about to touch the bamboo flute, Lin Shiyao suddenly raised her palm to attack Pei Shu’er.

Pei Shu’er grabbed Lin Shiyao’s palm and retaliated with a slap to Lin Shiyao’s face.

Lin Shiyao’s palm was pitch-black, clearly poisoned.

She attacked Pei Shu’er once more, now determined to kill her, thinking she can later find someone to impersonate Pei Shu’er.

She involuntarily thought of Lin Shiyao’s golden finger.

This was a woman full of poison, having turned herself into such.

This intention is to kill her indeed.

Pei Shu’er did not hold back, delivering a slap to Lin Shiyao’s face.

"Someone, detain Lin Shiyao for attempting to harm the General’s Wife."

Tang Zan and others entered together, and upon seeing Tang Zan, Lin Shiyao’s eyes welled up with tears, taking on the demeanor of a damsel in distress.

"General Tang, I am being wronged, I have done nothing, and I don’t understand why sister dislikes me."

Pei Shu’er laughed in anger at Lin Shiyao’s deceitful antics.

Tang Zan walked towards Lin Shiyao with a sullen face.

She even thought Tang Zan would stand up for her, causing her heart to race.

But Tang Zan halted before Pei Shu’er, taking her hand to inspect it closely, noticing a slight redness from hitting Lin Shiyao.

"How careless."

Lin Shiyao’s hopes crumbled, she looked at Tang Zan with difficulty.

"General Tang... Your wife just hit me without any reason, and I’ve been diligently treating the wounded in the camp all this time."

"But, but instead of being grateful, you act in such a manner to dishearten me?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Zan unexpectedly looked at Lin Shiyao.

Lin Shiyao then forced a smile, with deep emotion in her eyes. Now, she no longer cared, since she’s already torn with Pei Shu’er, it’s better to express her feelings to Tang Zan outright.

"General Tang, I actually did all this willingly, because I like you."

Pei Shu’er let out a cold laugh.

"You claim you’ve done much for the camp, but you know too well that you were paid by the camp, it wasn’t for free."

"And before, I asked if you wanted to go to the Capital, we could arrange an escort for you, and you refused."

"So now, you come here to seek gratitude, can you not be so disgusting?"

Lin Shiyao said, "But, I genuinely like General Tang, I even confessed to him before, perhaps General Tang hasn’t told you?"

Such a statement was undeniably provocative, and if said to a suspicious woman, she might overthink it.

Unfortunately, Pei Shu’er was entirely rational, and Tang Zan had never hidden anything from her.

"Miss Lin, you must have miscalculated, because it was General Tang who told me about your feelings for him."

After saying this, Pei Shu’er looked at her with derision in her eyes.

"So, there’s no need to try and sow discord between us as a couple."

Lin Shiyao said, "Then that slap you gave me."

Tang Zan spoke coldly.

"I was outside the whole time."

Lin Shiyao’s face turned pale.

Tang Zan leisurely added.

"To be precise, I was there even before the soldier came to report to you, so we are aware of your every move, including your plans."

Lin Shiyao felt weak, she might have had some self-serving thoughts about Tang Zan initially, but these thoughts also contained genuine feelings.

Being perceived as malicious by someone you like is unbearable for anyone.

Lin Shiyao said, "General Tang, I can explain, it was a misunderstanding."

Tang Zan shook his head, "No need to explain, from the first glance, I knew you weren’t a good person."

"Someone, take Lin Shiyao away."