Seeing the Su family's strong reaction, Xiao Yuan realized something.

Su Xuerong never mentioned Ling Qingxue to her family.

Suddenly, Madam Li looked at her daughter beside her, her tone extremely stern: "Xiuchun, what's going on?"

Xiuchun then recounted her encounter with Fang Ningzhu during Cui's birthday celebration.

Zhou was so angry that she stomped her feet: "Our Rong treated him so well, and he's such an ungrateful wretch!"

Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes.

Is Fang Ningzhu up to something again?

However, this time he felt that Fang had done the right thing...

"Father, Mother, let's not talk about this anymore."

Suddenly, Su Xuerong appeared at the doorway, a suspicious blush still on her face. She said with an extremely unnatural expression, "You should not let outsiders know what the prince said for the time being."

That bastard! He just promised me that he would explain everything to the Su family after things were settled, but as soon as he stepped out the door, he ran to his parents and said he wanted to marry her. It's so embarrassing!

Xiao Yuan's eyes darkened, but when he saw Su Xuerong's face, which was as beautiful as a peach blossom, he sighed resignedly and strode forward to lead her into the room: "I told you to rest first, what are you doing running out here?"

Those outside saw her being grabbed by the shoulder and pulled into the house by a tall man, disappearing through the doorway.

"I knew you'd talk nonsense... mmm..."

Before Su Xuerong could finish speaking, a strange sound came from behind.

Just as everyone was listening intently, the door was closed again.

Zhou looked astonished.

Could it be that Ah Rong is two-timing?

When Ling Qingxue's boat capsized, she immediately jumped on the prince's boat?

Thinking of this, her cheek twitched violently, and she muttered to herself, "How could the daughter I raised be like this..."

Su Jingxuan, however, thought of something deeper and was suddenly startled.

This matter is probably not that simple.

Soon, Xiao Yuan walked out of the room again and said to the Cheng family physician, "Tell the female physician to take good care of Arong these next few days."

The physician from the Cheng family hurriedly replied, "Yes, I will arrange everything properly."

It's unbelievable that the prince, who used to avoid even the princess, has taken a liking to this Lady Su.

To be honest, putting aside her family background, this Lady Su was indeed the most beautiful person he had ever seen.

There are probably few men in the world who could resist her.

She truly deserves the title of being stunningly beautiful.

Xiao Yuan left the female physician behind and sent Song San's team to guard the Su residence before departing.

Su Xuerong looked utterly helpless when she heard him finally leave.

Zhou entered the room, her face ashen: "All of you, get out."

The two female healers immediately looked at Su Xuerong.

Right now, Lady Su is their master, and they only obey her orders.

Su Xuerong nodded: "You can go out for a moment."

After the person left, Madam Zhou said angrily, "When did you offend the Prince?"

Su Xuerong choked: "I...I...I don't know..."

Strictly speaking, it's likely that Xiao Yuan had his eye on her the moment he saw her in Suzhou.

That's how they met by chance in Yangzhou, followed by a trip to Zhenjiang, and then headed south together to Hangzhou.

However, neither Zhou nor Su Jingxuan had seen him along the way, so they were unaware of the intricacies involved.

Zhou looked furious: "Do you know that your reputation is already ruined? Why did you still provoke him?"

She glanced around and lowered her voice, saying, "He is Xiao Shiyan's royal uncle!"

"You can't marry him, no matter who you marry!"

Su Xuerong immediately understood her mother's worries.

"I've already told him, but he won't give up..." she said helplessly.

Her voice was melodious and delicate, and her face was filled with worry and frowns, yet she possessed an unparalleled beauty that made it impossible to look away.

Zhou sighed deeply.

Although her daughter bears a resemblance to her mother, she looks most like her deceased great-aunt.

Could it be that the Su family's ill-fated women are destined to suffer the same fate again, this time it will befall their daughter?

Seeing Zhou's worried face, Su Xuerong quickly pulled her down to sit and said, "Mother, don't worry..."

She couldn't tell Zhou about her plans directly.

She used Xiao Yuancheng's conditions to postpone his marriage to her for two years, hoping that her presence would not have any impact on Xiao Yuancheng's plans during those two years.

As for what will happen in two years, she won't consider it for now.

All she needs to do is ensure that Xiao Yuan's plan doesn't result in her losing money.

Zhou looked worried: "When people find out your true identity in the future, I don't know how they will curse you behind your back?"

Su Xuerong retorted irritably, "Even if I marry him, what's it to anyone else?"

Besides, she has already divorced Xiao Shiyan in a proper and respectable manner, so who can she marry?

"Have you considered Yuan'er's identity?" Madam Zhou was furious. "How will she address the Prince in the future? Will she call him stepfather or great-uncle?"

Su Xuerong was stunned.

She hadn't even thought about that question.

For now, she could only coax Xiao Yuan to postpone marrying her. Once he truly became emperor, countless beauties would naturally be sent into his harem.

At that time, he might not be willing to marry her.

Seeing her daughter's stunned expression, Zhou didn't know what to say.

Judging from the prince's assertive attitude just now, it seems inevitable that he will marry Arong.

The Su family was a small, insignificant family and had no chance of standing up to him.

Zhou's eyes immediately reddened, and she wiped away her tears: "Your father and I can't just stand by and watch you jump into a fire pit. We have to think of something."

Su Xuerong was silent for a moment before saying, "Mother, this matter must not be revealed to outsiders, and it's best not to let Uncle Lin and his family know either."

Zhou nodded hurriedly: "Even if you don't say anything, your father won't let anyone spread rumors."

It won't affect the prince if word gets out, but it will definitely hurt Arong.

Su Xuerong was a little annoyed, and lay down on the bed with a frown: "Forget it, now is not the time to talk about this..."

Ever since she learned that Chen Siyi had been taken to the north by Xu Songnian, she had been very uneasy.

The ninth day of next month is Xiao Cheng's coronation ceremony, followed by Xiao Shiyan's appointment as crown prince...

She only hoped that even if Chen Siyi entered the palace, she might not know her true identity.

That woman was let go by Xiao Yuan, and once she gains Xiao Cheng's favor, she probably won't let it go easily.

Fortunately, she sent her older brother to Quanzhou in advance.

If all else fails, she will have to persuade her whole family to settle in Quanzhou...

Zhou sensed that her mood had suddenly soured, so she sighed and said, "You'd better think of a way to make the prince give up..."

After saying that, he left.

Su Xuerong sat blankly on the couch, her mind in turmoil.

Putting aside the crisis that just happened, she was somewhat puzzled by Xiao Yuan's attitude today.

The more respect he had for himself in the past, the more domineering he is today.

He seemed to have gone all out; if I hadn't made his success a condition, he probably would have come to propose marriage today with a huge entourage.

Su Xuerong's brow twitched incessantly.

This was completely different from what she had imagined.

The once modest gentleman has become a tiger unleashed from its cage, and it seems she can no longer control him.