The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 197 The mysterious woman

However, Ye Jingchu ruthlessly slapped the woman's hand away and pushed her down. His actions were decisive and resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

The woman was not angry at all. Instead, she sat on the desk with a smile, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Honestly, you take advantage of my feelings for you and don't know how to cherish me at all!" the woman complained, feigning grievance, but a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth revealed her inner joy.

Ye Jingchu frowned and asked impatiently, "What exactly did you come here for?"

He was clearly annoyed by the arrival of the mysterious woman and unwilling to waste time dealing with her.

"Hehe..." The mysterious woman chuckled softly, her laughter carrying a hint of mockery and provocation.

"I've taken a liking to Ye Jiuchen. The men in your Ye family are all so handsome!" The mysterious woman's voice was full of allure.

"What are you doing here if you've taken a liking to him? Why are you coming to me?" Ye Jingchu frowned, somewhat displeased.

"Of course I need your help to win the heart of this beauty!" the mysterious woman said coquettishly.

"I'm barely able to take care of myself, and besides, even if you're interested in Ye Jiuchen, he might not be interested in you!" Ye Jingchu replied bluntly.

Ye Jingchu showed no respect for the mysterious woman, because he had once had the privilege of seeing her once before. She possessed an extremely alluring face, captivating and mesmerizing, capable of winning one's heart at first sight.

However, this attraction is only temporary; once the face is gone, the feeling of liking quickly disappears.

He preferred Wan'er to her. Wan'er's beauty was fresh and ethereal, like an elf fallen to earth, making her all the more endearing.

The beauty of the mysterious woman is nothing but desire!

"If you help me get him, I can grant you any request," the mysterious woman whispered in Ye Jingchu's ear.

Ye Jingchu frowned slightly and coldly replied, "What do you mean by that?"

The mysterious woman smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes. "I've made myself clear. As long as you help me get that person, I can fulfill all your requests. Whether it's wealth, power, or anything else, just ask, and I can give it to you."

Ye Jingchu's heart stirred, but he maintained a cold expression. "Why should I believe you? Besides, I don't think I need your help to get anything."

The mysterious woman smiled slightly, "Because only I know how to truly win his heart."

After a moment of silence, Ye Jingchu slowly spoke, "Then tell me, what's your plan?"

The mysterious woman leaned closer to Ye Jingchu and whispered, "First, we need to understand his likes and interests, and then formulate a perfect plan based on this information. Second, we need to use various means to get close to him and gradually make him develop feelings for us. Finally, when the time is right, we can take action and win him over in one fell swoop."

After hearing this, Ye Jing pondered to himself. Although the mysterious woman's suggestion sounded somewhat tempting, he still couldn't completely trust her.

After all, her purpose was still unclear, and it was unknown whether such an approach would actually achieve the results she desired.

Just then, the mysterious woman suddenly said something that made Ye Jingchu's face turn gloomy instantly.

"And that woman in your secret room!"

Ye Jingchu shoved her away abruptly. "I don't know who you are or what you want to do, and I won't stop you. But if you harm Wan'er, I'll kill you even if it means my own destruction!"

Ye Jingchu's voice was filled with anger and determination. He stared intently at the mysterious woman in front of him, his eyes flashing with cold light.

The mysterious woman did not seem to be intimidated by Ye Jingchu's threat; instead, she revealed a strange smile.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

Her laughter echoed in the air, sending chills down one's spine.

Ye Jingchu frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart. Who exactly was this mysterious woman? Why was she interested in Wan'er? A series of questions flooded his mind, leaving him utterly perplexed.

"why are you laughing……"

Ye Jingchu's tone grew even colder as he gripped the woman's neck as if he were about to snap it.

The mysterious woman continued to laugh, her laughter growing louder and louder, as if mocking Ye Jingchu's helplessness.

"Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit." The mysterious woman's eyes sharpened, revealing a dangerous aura.

Ye Jingchu was startled, realizing that things might have gotten out of his control. But he would never give up easily, especially when it came to Wan'er's safety.

"Who exactly are you? Why have you come looking for me time and time again?" Ye Jingchu's gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the mysterious woman's eyes.

The mysterious woman stopped laughing, exchanged a moment of eye contact with Ye Jingchu, and then replied calmly, "Once you help me get him, you will naturally know the answer. Now, you only need to consider whether to accept my proposal."

The mysterious woman smiled and said, "You don't need to know who I am. You just need to know that if you don't help me, the consequences will be severe."

Ye Jingchu hardened her heart. This person was too dangerous. She might as well strangle her herself!

Ye Jingchu's eyes sharpened, and the hand gripping the woman's neck tightened even more!

However, no matter how hard Ye Jingchu tried, he found that he could not move the mysterious woman even a fraction of an inch.

His hands and consciousness seemed to have lost synchronization and were completely out of control.

Despite being filled with murderous intent, his hands seemed to be bound by an invisible force, preventing him from harming the mysterious woman.

"Stop struggling in vain. You can't kill me. As soon as your hand touches my body, it will go against your will and won't cause me any harm," the mysterious woman said softly, a smug smile on her lips.

Ye Jingchu angrily shook off the mysterious woman and shouted, "What exactly did you do to me?"

The mysterious woman smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes: "Oh dear, don't be so fierce! I've said before, I only want Ye Jiuchen. However, I do know some interesting information about the woman in your secret room."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingchu was stunned. News of Wan'er? How did she know about Wan'er? This filled him with unease and worry.

"What news? I'm telling you, don't touch her!" Ye Jingchu roared angrily, his eyes wide.

The mysterious woman smiled slightly and said, "Don't you want to know Wan'er's true identity?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingchu was stunned. Wan'er's true identity? Wasn't she Dongfang Zheng's daughter? What other true identity could she have!

"Stop talking nonsense. There's not much truth in what you say. Go away. I'll pretend I never saw you today. If you want Ye Jiuchen, go ahead. I won't stop you!" Ye Jingchu glared at the mysterious woman and said coldly.

However, Ye Jingchu's heart began to waver. He couldn't help but recall the moments he had spent with Wan'er, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

Wan'er's gentleness, kindness, and strength deeply attracted him, but now, the mysterious woman's words made him doubt Wan'er's background.

Ye Jingchu fell into deep thought, knowing he had to make a decision. If Wan'er truly had another identity, could he still love her as before?

But if the mysterious woman is just lying, how should he face her?

Just then, the mysterious woman spoke again: "Your Wan'er is not Dongfang Zheng's daughter, she is a soul from another world!"

These words struck Ye Jingchu like a bolt from the blue, completely shattering his last line of defense. His eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at the mysterious woman, his mind a complete blank.

The mysterious woman wore an enigmatic smile, her tone equally secretive: "Hehe, this is a big secret!"

After saying that, the mysterious woman smiled, revealing a captivating smile, then turned around and gracefully walked away.

Ye Jingchu stood there, his brows furrowed, lost in deep thought.

Who exactly is this mysterious woman? Why is she here? What did she mean by what she said? A series of questions flooded his mind, leaving Ye Jingchu feeling utterly confused.