No matter the voice or the tone of speaking, it was exceptionally familiar. Mo Yuanhao easily recognized the person’s identity.

His gaze shifted, landing on the girl in front of him.

She looked up at him, her beautiful eyes tinged with a smile, yet deeply hidden within them was an undetectable determination, akin to eyeing a coveted prey.

Mo Yuanhao’s sharp, handsome brows furrowed as Yun Wanyao’s words from the carriage involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

She said, ’Su Qianxue’s temperament changed overnight. She abandoned her previous ways, no longer relentlessly pursuing and clinging to the Prince. Instead, every meeting is met with disdain and indifference.’

She continued, ’I don’t know for what purpose, but she suddenly began to approach the Prince, actively extending an olive branch. The Prince took the bait, and with repeated interactions, they grew closer.’

’Afterwards, you two became inseparable, devoted to each other, becoming a legendary tale that makes others envious.’

"Was it coincidence or deliberate intent, you know in your heart, Su Qianxue. Speak, why do you repeatedly scheme to approach me, and for what purpose?"

He narrowed his eyes, his gaze cold and harsh.

It’s not that he didn’t know her several orchestrated encounters, nor was he unaware of her deliberate approach with ulterior motives.

From the moment Su Qianxue sent people with those military books and various manufacturing techniques, he knew that she surely had an undisclosed purpose for him.

No one gives such treasures away for no reason. Setting aside the military books, just those manufacturing techniques alone were enough to monopolize many industries and amass great wealth.

Yet she freely handed them to him. Who would believe there’s no ulterior motive?

It’s just that he never cared before.

There’s no such thing as free benefit, and what she offered were tangible benefits, so as long as it wasn’t excessive, he didn’t mind fulfilling some of her small objectives.

But he never anticipated that these thoughts would become the main reason Yun Wanyao broke off the engagement.

Regardless of whether Yun Wanyao broke off the engagement because of Su Qianxue, Su Qianxue became a perfect excuse for her, an excuse that left him speechless and unable to salvage the situation.

Perhaps, he really did something wrong.

His gaze was sharp, as if piercing the heart. Su Qianxue’s expression stiffened, feeling guilty under his gaze. Hearing his words, she almost lost her composure, complaining to the system.

"System, what does he mean by this, how did he suddenly expose me?"

After all, he is the male lead, not stupid. Previously, she approached him so blatantly, he surely would have known, but he never showed it, nor did he stop her, letting her do those little actions.

Why suddenly expose it so straightforwardly?

She really wasn’t prepared at all, feeling both panicked and confused, not knowing how to respond.

Should she continue acting, or just admit it?

[Surely the female supporting character said something to the male lead. I’ve sent the host a video of their private conversation. The host can check it themselves.]

As soon as the system’s voice fell, Su Qianxue received a video.

The video was set in a carriage, the lighting a bit dim, and the characters were none other than Mo Yuanhao and Yun Wanyao.

"It’s the Prince, long time no see. However, Prince, you got in the wrong carriage..."

"So what?"

"Uh, so, why is the Prince here? Just passing by?"

"No, Yun Wanyao, I came to see you on purpose!"

"..."

In a flash, the video ended. Su Qianxue had heard every word of their conversation, her anger making her clench her fists tightly.

"That Yun Wanyao, to think I used to think she was pure and beautiful, and not bad, not at all like the vicious supporting character in the plot."

"Who knew, I completely misjudged."

"Listen to those words she told Mo Yuanhao. Clearly, it’s the plot, yet she claims it as a dream, subtly hinting to Mo Yuanhao that I have ulterior motives toward him, enticing him to fall for me, causing her tragic death."

"She even blames me entirely for breaking off her engagement with Mo Yuanhao."

"Mo Yuanhao openly exposed me like this, certainly because he believed her nonsense."

"He still harbors feelings for Yun Wanyao, so he blames me for causing him to be dumped."

"Hah, Yun Wanyao truly has high-level tactics, a slight provocation and she disrupts Mo Yuanhao’s heart, she’s truly a grand white lotus."

"Even if she doesn’t want Mo Yuanhao, she keeps instigating and disrupting between me and Mo Yuanhao, if that’s not being a vicious supporting character, then what is?"

"Moreover, this Yun Wanyao being able to know the original plot, it seems she’s indeed the new female lead robbing my fate."

"I just don’t know if the original Yun Wanyao was reborn or possessed by a new Book Traveler."

"Sigh, the storyline of this world has become a complete mess, being the female lead is really tough."

System: "..."

[I have examined Yun Wanyao. Besides her luck getting stronger and changes occurring with the Red Simurgh Star, no other information can be detected. She is definitely not simple. The host must be extra cautious.]

"What?"

Hearing the system’s words, Su Qianxue was taken aback.

"Her luck is gradually increasing? Surely it’s because my luck is weakening, but what does it mean that the Red Simurgh Star is changing?"

"Isn’t the Red Simurgh Star a symbol of marriage? Is there a change in her matrimony?"

[Host, these matters are a long story, let’s discuss them later. The urgent task now is to think of how to answer the male lead’s question.]

Though the System Space has no time rules, no matter how long she rants inside, it won’t take up real-world time.

However, she must not forget today’s main task.

"Sigh..."

Su Qianxue was extremely troubled, she sighed and withdrew her consciousness from the System Space.

Mo Yuanhao was frowning, waiting for her answer, seeing her silent for a moment, completely unaware of the numerous events that transpired in that instant.

The secret of him being alone with Yun Wanyao was all seen by others.

"If I were to say I have no purpose, the Prince certainly wouldn’t believe it. Since the Prince has asked, I will speak the truth. The Prince is someone who can fulfill my dreams, so I wish to earn the Prince’s favor and collaborate with him."

At this stage, Su Qianxue knew she couldn’t continue denying.

If she continued denying, it would only make him more disgusted, make him feel her ulterior motives, perhaps even lay all the blame for Yun Wanyao abandoning him on her.

Thus, she could only admit.

And this admission needed skill. She could admit to having a purpose, but she couldn’t admit to plotting for his love and body.

Due to the deviation in the plot, at this stage, he holds no affection for her, combined with the groundwork of Yun Wanyao’s previous words...

If she claimed to like him, wanting to be with him, he would probably immediately despise her, forbidding her from coming close again.

Compared to liking him or wanting him, claiming it’s for a dream was much more appealing and advanced.