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Chapter 632 Scheme; The Intentions of Qiongfeng Palace's Honored Consort Xia
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Hua Yueying was the mantis who believed she could control any man, but what about the oriole? An idea sparked in Ning Xueyan's mind as she recalled his words earlier...
"Don't worry. I'll be careful." She laughed. Her vibrant eyes blinked and she asked, "When will the news of the Annan rebellion reach the capital?"
"In about three days," he replied lazily, giving her a sidelong glance.
"Three days is plenty of time. In three days, it'll be the birthday banquet of the Madam Dowager of the Lord Guardian's Manor. I have to prepare a gift for her." She sat up in one smooth movement. She had yet to pick a suitable gift. She couldn't afford to lose momentum as Heng Yuqing's close friend and a representative of Prince Yi's Manor.
She wasn't planning to impress everyone, but her gift must be better than the rest.
"I have chosen the gift. Tell Xinmei to get it from Yu Jian later." Ao Chenyi wasn't going to let her go. He grabbe
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