The Side Character Wants to Lie Flat-Chapter 87: Don’t Flatter Yourself

Hua Qingqing had come to see Hua Manman for two reasons. First, to tell her about what had been happening with their family recently, and second, to ask how her injuries were healing.

Hua Manman declared haughtily,

"My injuries are almost completely healed."

To top it off, she couldn’t resist showing off like a peacock fanning its tail.

"The ointment I’m using was a gift from the Prince. It’s much more effective than the one you gave me."

Hearing this, Hua Qingqing actually felt more at ease.

’It seems Prince Zhao truly likes my younger sister.’

’With Prince Zhao looking after her, my younger sister should have a good life.’

Hua Qingqing said gently, "It’s getting late. I should get back to the Empress Dowager. We’ll talk again when we have the chance."

But Hua Manman snorted disdainfully.

"Who wants to talk to you? Don’t flatter yourself."

Hua Qingqing just smiled at her, then turned and left.

The moment she was gone, Hua Manman called out to the system in her mind.

’Didn’t you say there was nothing wrong with the plot? How did Hua Qingqing get involved with the Crown Prince so early? If Hua Qingqing marries the Crown Prince, won’t the rest of the plot completely collapse?’

The system replied coldly.

’That is not your concern. You only need to worry about yourself.’

Hua Manman: "..."

’This stupid system is pretty damn cocky.’ 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

She huffed, "Don’t think I’m helpless just because you won’t tell me."

Hua Manman spun around and went back into the room.

The moment she saw Prince Zhao, she eagerly scurried over, pouring him tea and massaging his shoulders and legs.

As Li Ji enjoyed her pampering, he asked,

"Alright, out with it. What do you need my help with?"

Hua Manman gave an embarrassed smile. "You are truly wise, Prince. Nothing can escape your discerning eyes. To be honest, there is something I don’t understand, and I was hoping you could enlighten me."

Li Ji set down his teacup. "What is it?"

Hua Manman immediately told him about the Crown Prince taking an interest in Hua Qingqing.

She discovered that Prince Zhao wasn’t at all surprised.

She thought for a moment and quickly recalled that Prince Zhao had told her a couple of days ago that he had something to tell her about Hua Qingqing.

’Could that have been what he meant—that the Crown Prince wants to marry Hua Qingqing?’

Sure enough, the next moment, she heard Prince Zhao say in a calm, unhurried voice,

"I already knew about this. I had originally intended to tell you, but you were unwilling to listen. You even threw a little tantrum."

Hua Manman felt aggrieved.

’It wasn’t that I was unwilling to listen!’

’He was the one who deliberately kept me in suspense!’

But she couldn’t argue back. She could only say pitifully,

"I was wrong. I’ll never dare to throw a tantrum again."

Li Ji loved seeing her look angry but not dare to say anything. He smiled in amusement.

"It’s good that you know you were wrong. Don’t throw any more tantrums with me in the future."

Seeing her nod in agreement, he continued.

"As for the matter between your sister and the Crown Prince, you needn’t worry. The marriage won’t happen."

Hua Manman asked earnestly, "Why?"

Li Ji gave a meaningful smile.

"You and Hua Qingqing are sisters. You married me. If Hua Qingqing were to marry the Crown Prince, then he and I would become brothers-in-law.

"In the eyes of many, that would be a signal that I am joining the Crown Prince’s faction."

Hua Manman understood at once.

Although the Crown Prince was the heir to the throne, the current Emperor was in the prime of his life. It would still be a long time before the Crown Prince could ascend the throne.

Neither the court factions supporting other princes nor the Emperor himself wanted to see the Crown Prince’s faction become too powerful.

To prevent the Crown Prince and Prince Zhao from becoming brothers-in-law, many people would inevitably try to stop Hua Qingqing from marrying into the Crown Prince Mansion.

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