HLnovel Chapter 200: A Warning
Chapter 200: A Warning
Luo Lan understood this in her heart, and she accepted it willingly, but following behind the three of them, she still felt a sense of loss.
She kept her head down silently, a hint of hostility flashing in her eyes.
If it weren't for her interest in Princess Lin'an's status, she wouldn't have bothered to be so eager to please her.
As for Sun Jiayi, she spoke excitedly to Princess Lin'an, even telling her about some of her and Li Chun's plans.
Li Chun frowned. He was not familiar with this princess, and he didn't know what kind of personality she had.
However, there are rumors in the classics that Princess Lin'an was arrogant and haughty, looking down on everyone.
So how could they possibly look down on the two of them?
Li Chun understood perfectly well what was going on.
Without Lin Rusi's presence, Princess Lin'an would probably find them and Luo Lan utterly unacceptable.
Now, although the Princess of Lin'an is enthusiastic, she may only be treating them as her little followers.
After thinking it through, Li Chun wasn't so enthusiastic anymore.
She only mentioned that Lin Rusi had publicly humiliated her.
What she didn't know was that this was enough to make Princess Lin'an consider her one of her own.
In Princess Lin'an's eyes, as long as they disliked Lin Rusi, they were friends.
Li Chun didn't dislike Lin Rusi to that extent. Unlike Sun Jiayi and Princess Lin'an, who spoke with great enthusiasm.
Li Chun mostly listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Luo Lan, who was following behind looking dejected.
Sensing the other person's mood, Li Chun slowed down and followed behind her, noticing that Luo Lan didn't seem interested.
After thinking for a moment, Li Chun extended his hand to her: "My name is Li Chun. I heard from the princess that your name is Luo Lan."
Luo Lan, however, showed no interest in Li Chun and the other woman. She merely nodded at Li Chun's outstretched hand without engaging in conversation.
Knowing that Luo Lan wouldn't want to talk to her, Li Chun didn't mind, and simply asked softly, "Do you also have a conflict with Lin Rusi?"
Hearing Li Chun's question, Luo Lan was taken aback. She didn't have any conflict with that person.
Therefore, he didn't dislike the legendary Princess Jinglie that much.
It was only because Princess Lin'an disliked him, and he was someone close to Princess Lin'an.
Naturally, he should also dislike Lin Rusi, so Luo Lan was too lazy to cause trouble for himself.
So he readily nodded: "Oh, I guess so!"
Li Chun had been observing Luo Lan's expression and knew what she was thinking, so she simply comforted her gently, "Someone as high and mighty as the princess probably doesn't care about your feelings, so don't take it too seriously."
After listening for a while, Luo Lan finally realized that Li Chun was trying to comfort her, but she didn't need it.
Anyway, she only followed the princess in order to get some benefits from her.
"So what? The princess can be friends with whomever she wants, and treat whomever she wants to treat well. That's the princess's business."
Although that's what she said, Luo Lan still seemed a little unhappy.
Li Chun paused, then suddenly asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Then do you want to form an alliance with me?"
"An alliance?" Luo Lan murmured, then paused, stunned. She hadn't expected Li Chun to say something like that to her behind the backs of Princess Lin'an and Sun Jiayi.
She could tell that Li Chun mostly followed behind Sun Jiayi and listened to Sun Jiayi's instructions.
If that's the case, why would she want to form an alliance with me?
Could it be that their relationship is like that of me and Princess Lin'an?
Luo Lan couldn't figure it out, but after looking at Li Chun for a while, she felt a little tempted.
After all, she couldn't follow Princess Lin'an forever. Besides, Princess Lin'an might have already lost faith in her because of Lin Rusi's few words of provocation.
Who knows when she might completely abandon me? At that time, even if she has great abilities, she will probably be isolated and helpless.
Thinking about all this, she should leave herself a way out. If she cooperated with Li Chun, there might be some benefits.
Thinking of this, Luo Lan smiled slightly: "Of course, we're friends, aren't we?"
Luo Lan's expression was meaningful, and Li Chun immediately understood what she meant. The two looked at each other on the other side, while Princess Lin'an and Sun Jiayi were chatting happily.
Completely unaware that the two people behind him had silently formed an alliance.
Sun Jiayi excitedly showed off her plan to Princess Lin'an, her eyes full of excitement.
Hearing Sun Jiayi's plans, Princess Lin'an's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly said, "As expected, you have a way with things. Why didn't I meet you sooner?"
Sun Jiayi smiled a little shyly: "What's wrong with that? We've met now, haven't we? I'm always ready to give you advice whenever you need it, Princess."
But Princess Lin'an waved her hand, patted her chest, and said with exceptional righteousness, "Don't worry, just tell me what you need me to do in this matter!"
These words instantly lit up Sun Jiayi's eyes; this was exactly what she had been waiting for.
She said with a hint of embarrassment, "I really do have something I'd like to trouble you with, Princess."
Princess Lin'an didn't seem to care at all, and simply asked nonchalantly, "What is it?"
"I would like to borrow two people from the princess, since we still need manpower for the matter I just mentioned to you."
Upon hearing this, Princess Lin'an waved her hand and said, "These are minor matters. You can rest assured that you will leave the manpower arrangements to me."
At this moment, Li Chun stepped up from behind and said, "Indeed, the princess is the best. If it were just Miss Sun and me, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to complete such a big plan."
This is what Sun Jiayi taught Li Chun to say, but even if he hadn't taught her, Li Chun knew that Princess Lin'an just liked people flattering her.
As expected, after being praised by Li Chun, Princess Lin'an became a little smug and said proudly, "Of course, I am the most favored princess of the court. What is Lin Rusi? If it weren't for my third uncle protecting him, I would definitely teach him a lesson!"
Princess Lin'an made some arrogant and harsh remarks, but only Luo Lan, who had followed her for so long, knew the truth.
If she were to actually face Lin Rusi, the princess probably wouldn't dare to utter a single word.
However, Luo Lan didn't say these words aloud; she only thought them to herself.
Sun Jiayi and Li Chun quickly came up with all the plans with Princess Lin'an, and after some discussion, they happily bid farewell to Princess Lin'an.
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After the two left, Princess Lin'an still ignored Luo Lan and walked quickly forward.
Luo Lan followed behind the princess, gritted his teeth, and said, "Is the princess not going to pay any attention to me?"
Luo Lan's words carried a hint of grievance, which Princess Lin'an could see, but she still didn't turn around to speak to him.
Seeing this, Luo Lan had no choice but to quicken her pace to catch up, and asked again, "Is it because of Shen Mengyi's words, Princess? Could it be that the Princess really believed what he said and thinks that I'm just using the Princess as a foil?"