Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Yingxue smiled. âI knew I wasnât exactly welcomed here, but apart from treating madam, I have another matter that needs resolving by Marquis before I depart.â
âIs there anything else?â Marquis Changxinâs brow furrowed.
âMy marriage to Your Highness,â Su Yingxue stated frankly.
âYour marriage to the Ninth Prince is widely known and celebrated across the realm. While it brings honor to my Changxin Marquisâs Manor, Iâm uncertain how I can assist the Princess Consort,â Marquis Changxin replied. He maintained politeness when discussing marriage matters.
âItâs not so much about assistance. I merely hope that Marquis can keep your household members in check, preventing them from spreading rumors and causing trouble. Iâll handle these rumors here, but if they reach Your Highness, Iâm unsure how heâll handle it,â Su Yingxue explained, her demeanor kind yet authoritative.
Her words compelled Marquis Changxin to address the issue.
âIf itâs merely a rumor, it will naturally be dispelled. But if itâs not, what will the Princess Consort do?â Marquis Changxin recalled Su Xinlanâs mention of Chu Yihanâs possible interest in Ye Zhenzhen.
Ye Zhenzhen had been loved by him for many years, so naturally, he was willing for her to marry well.
Chu Yihan was undoubtedly the most esteemed man in the Great Cheng Dynasty, worthy of his status. It was an honor to become his secondary consort. But Su Yingxue seemed too dominant!
âFather, I suspect this rumor may be deliberately spread by someone in our household. Consider today, the Ninth Princess Consort visited Mother, and though the Ninth Prince didnât come himself, he sent Doctor Huang and the headmaster. His attention and affection toward Ninth Princess Consort leave no room for a third party,â Ye Lingbai interjected.
Ye Lingbai spoke up for justice.
When it came to emotions, he understood well.
When a man deeply loves a woman, he would never allow another person into his heart.
Not even a single strand of hair could fit!
Su Yingxue raised an eyebrow. In some aspects, Ye Lingbai still understood things well!
However, Marquis Changxin rebuked him, âNonsense! Do you think Ninth Prince is like you? Zhenzhenâs status is sufficient to be the Ninth Princeâs secondary consort. If Ninth Prince has intentions, and someone intentionally obstructs, itâs sinister!â
Su Xinlan smiled, standing beside Marquis Changxin. âExactly. Zhenzhen has been cherished by Marquis Changxin since childhood. Her beauty and character are among the finest in Jiang Du City. Itâs natural for Ninth Prince to be attracted to her.â
âWhen did my taste become so lacking?â
The manâs cold voice, carried by the winter wind, sent shivers down everyoneâs spine.
Marquis Changxin was taken aback and promptly knelt. âGreetings, Your Highness!â
The others followed suit. âGreetings, Ninth Prince!â
Even Xu Aoqing mustered the strength to pay her respects.
Now, only two remained standing in the room. One was Su Yingxue.
Chu Yihan approached her and playfully tapped her nose. âYou finally remembered.â
Su Yingxue chuckled. âYour Highness said no kneeling. Heâs mentioned it many times, so of course, I remember!â
After all, she had never knelt before. Su Yingxue preferred to avoid such formalities if possible!
This man was her husband!
Hehehe!
The other person standing there was Su Xinlan. She was stunned.
She gritted her teeth. She hated Su Yingxue.
Su Yingxue! Su Yingxue!
This woman seemed to have all the luck, with Chu Yihan following her everywhere!
Was Chu Yihan blind or simply idle?