Chapter 64

Zhao Meiren didn’t dare to look much, and hurriedly said, "Sister, you’re too polite. I have my own jewelry, I don’t need you to spend money on me."

"You, you’re just too timid. Do you know, in this harem, the bold ones get fed to the brim while the timid ones starve to death. If you want to live like a human being, you have to strive and fight. If you don’t strive and fight, you’ll only be trampled underfoot, becoming mud for others to step on."

As Li Cefei spoke, she casually picked up a gold hairpin inlaid with jade and inserted it into Zhao Meiren’s hair.

Zhao Meiren suddenly felt her whole head become a pound heavier.

She wanted to take the hairpin off.

Li Cefei stopped her movement: "Don’t move around, just wear it like this. It looks so beautiful. If the Crown Prince sees you like this, he’ll definitely be moved."

Hearing these words, Zhao Meiren’s movements paused.

Any woman who married into the Eastern Palace couldn’t help but admire the Crown Prince, especially since he was so handsome, making it even more heart-stirring.

Zhao Meiren was no exception.

The first time she saw the Crown Prince, she was moved by this cold and proud man.

Unfortunately, the Crown Prince never noticed her.

Thinking of this, a sense of loss welled up in Zhao Meiren’s heart.

Li Cefei saw what she was thinking at a glance and said affectionately, "Silly sister, if you like someone, you have to fight for it. Sitting at home all day won’t bring the Crown Prince to you. Look at Xiao Liangdi, she even dared to grab the Crown Prince’s leg in broad daylight to get his attention. Look at the favor she enjoys now; this is what she fought for."

Zhao Meiren lowered her head and said softly, "I’m not as bold as her, I don’t dare."

"What’s there to be afraid of? As long as you’re willing to go all out, you’ll definitely get the Crown Prince’s attention."

Zhao Meiren still shook her head: "I’m different from her. She’s the daughter of a general and doesn’t fear offending anyone. But I’m just the daughter of a seventh-rank historian. If I anger the Crown Prince, no one can protect me."

"I can protect you."

Zhao Meiren was taken aback, her eyes filled with confusion and doubt as she looked at Li Cefei.

In her impression, Li Cefei wasn’t the kind of person who would protect others for no reason.

To be precise, in this harem, there were never any good people who would think of others for no reason.

Li Cefei knew that words alone wouldn’t move the other party, so she took off the jade bracelet from her wrist.

"This is a keepsake from my grandmother. I wear it every day, it’s my most beloved piece of jewelry. I’m giving it to you now. From now on, you’ll be my sister. No matter what happens, I’ll help you."

Zhao Meiren looked at the translucent jade bracelet in front of her, completely stunned.

She didn’t expect Li Cefei to take out something so important. Could Li Cefei really be sincere in wanting to help her? But why?

Li Cefei took Zhao Meiren’s right hand and put the jade bracelet on it.

The bright jade bracelet made Zhao Meiren’s wrist look even more delicate and fair.

Li Cefei smiled and praised, "Truly, a beautiful jade matches a beautiful woman!"

Zhao Meiren looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist, still a bit dazed: "Why are you helping me, Sister?"

"If I say I like you and feel a connection, you definitely won’t believe me. Since I’ve already recognized you as my sister, I won’t say these empty words. The reason I’m helping you is that I want you to compete for the Crown Prince’s favor with Xiao Liangdi. I don’t expect you to completely take the Crown Prince away from Xiao Liangdi, I just need you to make the Crown Prince less fond of her. Originally, I didn’t need you to do this, but I’m sick now and won’t get better for a while. I can only ask you to take the lead for me. Sister, you wouldn’t want to see the Crown Prince monopolized by Xiao Liangdi, right?"