jdhmnovel Chapter 137 Lure the snake out of its hole
Chapter 137 Lure the snake out of its hole
Yu Wan's eyes flickered slightly.
It seems this 'imposter' in front of me has become suspicious of me.
Now she's suddenly targeting me, clearly with ill intentions.
Chen Wan's performance just now made her the center of attention in front of everyone.
Now she's offering to perform for her, it's practically like she's writing on her face—"I want to see you make a move."
Seeing that Yu Wan remained silent.
Chen Wan spoke with a friendly smile, but her tone contained a hint of probing.
"Sister Yu listened so attentively just now, her piano skills must be extraordinary. Why don't we let everyone enjoy this treat for their ears?"
All eyes were immediately focused on Yu Wan, and everyone seemed to be full of anticipation for her performance.
Lady Shun frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something.
Yu Wan smiled slightly, her expression unchanged, but her mind was racing with calculations.
Believe it or not, she had studied piano.
But knowing full well that this was a trap set for her by the imposter, how could she easily allow herself to fall into a passive position?
Especially on such an important occasion.
Chen Wan deliberately threw out this difficult question to test her abilities.
Yu Wan smiled at her and said calmly, "Today is the young lady's big day, and I shouldn't have refused your request."
"However, I am not feeling well today and I am afraid I will be unable to perform. If I have the opportunity another day, I will definitely show you my talents."
Her words were neither humble nor arrogant; she politely declined Chen Wan's suggestion without being impolite, leaving no room for criticism.
The smile in Chen Wan's eyes froze slightly, and she felt increasingly unwilling.
She was about to say something when she heard the Duchess of Shunguo speak up in her defense.
“She was indeed feeling unwell, and she told me about it on her way to the mansion.”
Looking at Yu Wan's familiar features, the Duchess of Anguo couldn't bear to make things difficult for her.
He said, "Since she's not feeling well, there's no need to force her. Her health is the most important thing. Today is mainly for us to have a good time. We can talk about talents later."
Yu Wan nodded slightly and gave the Duchess of Anguo a grateful smile.
Seeing that his carefully designed trap had failed, Chen Wan felt increasingly unwilling, but he had no choice but to give up.
However, her wariness of Yu Wan only deepened.
During the meal, everyone continued to exchange pleasantries and chat, and the atmosphere gradually became lively again.
While eating at the banquet, Yu Wan secretly observed the 'imposter'.
On the surface, she seemed indifferent to her, but Yu Wan knew that Chen Wan already regarded her as the biggest threat.
……
Around 5 PM, the guests of the Duke of Anguo's mansion began to leave.
The guests at the banquet were not talking about the newly found legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, but about Yu Wan, who looked seven or eight parts like the Duchess of Anguo.
When Chen Wan found out, she was so angry that she almost smashed everything in the room.
She sat in the room, her face gloomy.
His hostility towards Yu Wan grew stronger and stronger.
Yu Wan's appearance not only threatened her position, but also could expose her identity.
She absolutely could not allow Yu Wan to continue existing!
Seeing that Chen Wan was in a bad mood, the maidservant serving her asked cautiously, "Miss, are you upset because of another Miss Yu Wan?"
Chen Wan glanced at the maid who had spoken, Yunxiang.
She bought this maid on the street after she became the "eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion".
She changed her mind and told her to close the door.
Yunxiang stood respectfully to the side.
Chen Wan looked her over and smiled gently, "Yunxiang, who is your master in this mansion?"
Yunxiang's eyes lit up, and she immediately knelt down to pledge her loyalty. "All I know is that when I was begging for food on the street, it was Miss who gave me a meat pie. It was also Miss who enabled me to live a life where I have enough to eat every day."
"All I know is that my life was saved by you, Miss. For you, I am willing to do anything."
"Even if Miss asks me to die, I am willing."
Chen Wan was very satisfied with Yunxiang's words.
She helped Yunxiang up and said with a smile, "You silly girl, why would I tell you to die?"
"However, there are indeed some things I'd like you to do."
Yunxiang quickly replied, "This servant will certainly do her best to handle it for you, Miss."
"I believe you can handle it." Chen Wan frowned. "I just hope that no third person will know what I'm telling you, understand?"
Yunxiang immediately replied, "Don't worry, Miss, I will never say anything out of line."
Chen Wan narrowed her eyes, her tone suddenly turning gloomy.
She said, "Could you help me find out who this Yu Wan is?"
"Don't let anyone else find out you're investigating her."
Miao Hong nodded in agreement: "Yes, this servant will go and inquire right away."
……
Meanwhile, after the banquet, Yu Wan was sent back to the Yun family by the Duchess of Shunguo.
Before she got off the carriage, the Duchess of Shun called out to her.
Yu Wan turned around and saw that the Duchess of Shunguo looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated.
She knew without even thinking what the Duchess of Shunguo wanted to say.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Thank you very much, Madam, for taking me to the banquet today."
Seeing that she didn't mention anything about resembling the wife of the Duke of Anguo, and having no intention of asking further, the Duchess of Shunguo smiled and said, "No need to be so polite, we're all family."
Prince Chen and Yun Shang were in the same boat; their fates were intertwined, one for the glory and the other for the ruin.
Yu Wan understood this principle. She watched the carriage of the Duchess of Shunguo disappear before turning back to her residence.
She did not mention what happened at the Duke of Anguo's mansion to Yun Shang.
Before determining what the imposter's purpose is in impersonating Yu Wan, it's best not to let Yun Shang know about her relationship with the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
……
For several days in a row, everything in Shengjing City was as usual, and Yu Wan's days were peaceful yet busy.
The events that occurred at the Duke of Anguo's mansion were only circulated among the women of prominent families and were not publicized.
Yun Shang was preparing for the exam at home, while Yu Wan was also out early and back late every day.
She doesn't like to live off her savings; she only feels satisfied when money keeps flowing into her pocket.
That evening, Yu Wan returned from outside the mansion with Miao Hong.
After the master and servant entered the mansion, Yu Wan stopped and turned around to look outside the mansion a few times.
Miao Hong noticed her movement and lowered her voice, "Madam, you noticed too? We've been followed for the past few days."
Yu Wan casually withdrew her gaze and said as she walked inside, "She looks like a maid."
It was most likely that the imposter sent her to spy on her.
Miao Hong was puzzled. "A maid? But why would she follow Madam? Madam hasn't been in Shengjing long and hasn't offended anyone."
Yu Wan smiled, her lips curving upwards.
She didn't intentionally offend anyone, but unfortunately, her very existence is the biggest bomb for Yu Wan of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
The imposter has been testing its own limits but has yet to make a move.
There is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days.
Instead of living in fear of when the other party will make a move against her, she might as well lure them out.