Chapter 464: Success in Sowing Dissension

So, in order to win over Baisecheng, the prince couldn't wait to let her give up the position of Crown Princess first. She even foolishly ran to his house and wanted to negotiate with Su Hanchu. Looking at Su Hanchu's indifferent smile, Qian Yan felt as if she had been slapped twice.

"Today, I have been rude. City Lord Su really doesn't need to be obsessed with the useless position of Crown Princess. I will take my leave now and apologize to City Lord Su another day."

Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu stood up from the main seat and walked to Qian Yan. He sighed, reached out and took her hand, patted her hand, and had a kind smile on his face.

"Qian Yan, I remember you. The whole imperial city knows that the eldest daughter of the Qian family, Qian Yan, is extremely talented. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She can compose poems and songs effortlessly. She has an elegant temperament and her every move shows the demeanor of a master. At that time, I could only wield swords and guns. Every time my mother taught me, she asked me to learn from you.

At that time, I secretly saw you and thought you were beautiful and talented. I didn't expect that after you married the prince, you rarely appeared in public. Even now... you have become so... for a man... Qianyan, you are such an outstanding woman, you shouldn't become a different person because of a man.

Listening to Su Hanchu's earnest words, Qian Yan's eyes were filled with shock.

"Everyone lives like this, getting married, having children, and taking care of the inner house..."

Su Hanchu interrupted her.

"And then you're jealous over a man who doesn't love you, fighting to the death in that small courtyard, even endangering your own children? Qianyan, someone as outstanding as you shouldn't live like that. Being jealous doesn't suit your elegant temperament."

Looking at Su Hanchu's sincere eyes, Qian Yan lowered her head and couldn't help but pull her hand back, forgetting how Su Hanchu had just confronted her.

"I...I'm not as good as you say."

Su Hanchu looked into her eyes and spoke with a smile.

"But before you got married, the entire Imperial City knew that the Qian family's daughter was the most talented woman in the Imperial City, and her appearance was even more stunning. Even my mother said that if she had a daughter, she would have Qian Yan, because with Qian Yan, the family's glory would not be in jeopardy."

Qian Yan was even more surprised when he heard this.

"Aunt actually thinks highly of me."

Su Hanchu looked at her with a smile.

"This is not an overestimation, but a pragmatic one. I even thought in my heart that if you were my biological sister, that would be great. I would definitely be proud of you. What a pity..."

Then his face was replaced with an expression of regret.

"What a shame! Crown Prince Tianyuan is so ungrateful for all his blessings. He has such a wonderful wife like you, taking care of his harem, yet he doesn't even appreciate your hard work. I've heard how virtuous you are, raising even your illegitimate children as your own. Looking across the entire Tianyuan, and even the world, I'm afraid you're the only one with such a broad mind."

The compliments one after another made Qian Yan dazed and she pursed her lips.

"City Lord Su's expression changed so quickly. He clearly looked unwelcome to me just now."

Su Hanchu spoke helplessly after hearing this.

"Prince Tianyuan's words and actions were impolite, and he spoke frivolously to me. I really don't like the people in the Prince's Mansion. In addition, your maid was a little presumptuous, so I spoke harshly. Putting aside your status as the Crown Princess, I still like Qian Yan from the Qian family."

Upon hearing this, Qian Yan looked up at Su Hanchu and asked tentatively.

"If, I mean if, the Crown Prince really offers the position of Crown Princess to you, wouldn't you be a little tempted? I think he really has something special in mind for you."

Su Hanchu shook his head sincerely upon hearing this.

"No, let's put aside what I just said to you, Qianyan. This world has always been unfair to us women. If we women still make things difficult for other women, then our lives will be even more difficult. For the sake of the elegant Qianyan back then, I will give you a reassuring word. I look down on Jun Moxu. Even if he holds the whole world before me, I will still turn a blind eye."

Upon hearing this, Qian Yan bowed and saluted.

"Qian Yan thanks the City Lord."

Su Hanchu hurriedly supported her body as she bowed.

"What's there to talk about? Qian Yan, I'm just giving you a warning. A man who only cares about himself and power is doomed to be heartless and disloyal. Even if I wasn't there, there would be others. The soldiers in this world are not only from Baise City. There are also people of noble status, such as the princess of Jiang Kingdom, the princess of Dayan, and the princess of Xuanyuan. If a woman who can help him appears in the future, he will make the same choice as he did now and abandon you, and all your years of hard work will be wasted."

Qian Yan felt bitter when she heard this. Jun Moxu was such an ungrateful person that he would indeed do such a heartless thing.

"Thank you City Lord Su for your advice. I understand. I'll take my leave today. I'll come and talk to you another day when I have time."

All that needed to be said had been said. Su Hanchu nodded and gave instructions.

"Okay, come and have tea with me when you have time."

"Caiyue, please send Crown Princess Tianyuan off for me."

Wait for Qian Yan to leave with his men.

Caixing pursed her lips and spoke.

"City Lord, why are you arguing with her so much? Such unreasonable people should be kicked out directly."

Su Hanchu smiled when he heard that.

"Why kick her out directly? She'll be known for neglecting guests. I'm afraid she's filled with confusion and suspicion right now. I want to see if this couple can start a fight."

In the carriage of the Prince's Mansion.

Xing'er's face was still swollen, and she spoke cautiously.

"My Lady, I'm afraid City Lord Su's words are unbelievable. She was so rude at the beginning."

Qian Yan spoke thoughtfully after hearing this.

"It's true that it's hard to believe, but what she said is not impossible. After all, her current status is there. Being a Crown Princess or even a Queen is a waste of talent. So what if she's the Mother of the Nation? So what if she's the Crown Princess? Status and position still depend on a man's mood. Now she's asking men to look at her mood. If it were me, I would prefer to be a city lord, free and unfettered, without anyone's control."