Bai Zhi originally wanted to stop Bai Mengying and ask her to clarify the matter.

Unexpectedly, McQueen reached out and stopped him.

"you…"

Bai Zhi had barely uttered a single word when she revealed an expression of disbelief.

So, did the young lady really kill a lot of beggars?

How is this possible?!

"Let's go back to the Prince's Mansion first."

McQueen spoke in a deep voice, leaving no room for Bai Zhi to refuse.

Upon arriving at the Prince's residence, Bai Zhi listened to Mai Kun recount the entire incident, and all she felt was anger.

Those beggars deserved to die, Miss did nothing wrong!

After hearing McQueen's report, Ye Ziyu had a bad feeling.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Let's keep this from the Princess for now, and discuss it after the wedding."

Immediately, he arranged for people to go outside the city to investigate.

It was his oversight that he failed to handle the matter properly.

Bai Mengying's revelation of this matter at this time must be out of ill intent!

Two hours later, the scouts sent out of the city returned, but the news they brought back was that they had not found a single beggar outside the city.

How come there are no beggars?

Meanwhile, inside the Princess's residence.

Bai Mengying looked at Ye Zerui in front of her, her heart pounding with anxiety, her hands trembling uncontrollably.

Upon seeing this, Ye Zerui let out a cold laugh.

"Ha! What? Now you're scared? When you had all the beggars outside the city killed and instigated Bai Zi to go find Su Muxi's maid, why weren't you scared then?"

As she spoke, she stepped forward, reached out and lifted Bai Mengying's chin, and said in a low voice, "My dear cousin, why can't you learn your lesson? You can't do a single thing I ask you to do, but you've done quite a lot of things I haven't asked you to do."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mengying hurriedly cried and begged, "Cousin, I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again!"

She did exactly what she was told to do—seduce Zheng Yi and Murong Tian—and she didn't want it to fail.

As for what happened today, she really couldn't swallow this insult.

Why is Su Muxi considered kind-hearted, while she's labeled a heartless viper?!

She wanted everyone to know that Su Muxi wasn't a good person either!

But then Ye Zerui laughed and said, "Who said you did something wrong? I think my cousin did a great job this time! But she could have done even better, made it even more interesting..."

…

The next morning, a crowd of onlookers gathered in front of the Su family's house.

Ye Zeyu was dressed in a red wedding robe and rode a tall horse. Even though he was still wearing the black gold mask, he did not look scary at this moment, because Ye Zeyu was surrounded by a joyful aura.

"Have you heard? It's said that Prince Yong'an is extremely handsome, and the reason he wears a mask is to avoid attracting other women!"

"How could I not have heard! My cousin saw the Prince of Yong'an in person at the palace the other day. He was so handsome that words can't describe it!"

"Really?! Even if Prince Yong'an isn't handsome, let alone average-looking, his tall stature is still quite impressive. I can't even imagine him being handsome!"

"Then that means Miss Su and Prince Yong'an are a perfect match! Isn't Miss Su said to be incredibly beautiful too!"

"So that explains why Miss Su insisted on divorcing the Marquis of Anyang's heir, and why Prince Yong'an wanted to marry Miss Su as soon as he returned. They probably knew each other a long time ago!"

…

While the people were discussing it animatedly, Xie Xuanyin was secretly heartbroken amidst the crowd.

He just came to visit. After today, he thought he should keep his feelings for Miss Su to himself, otherwise it would only bring her unnecessary trouble.

He was too late. If he had confessed his feelings earlier, I wonder if Miss Su would have accepted him?

But none of that matters anymore, because time cannot be turned back.

Not only Xie Xuan, but Pei Yuan and Qiao Ziming also came, but they kept a distance because they dared not get too close for fear of being discovered by Su Muxi.

At the same time, Su Muxi, who had already dressed up, heard Zhong Bin running over with a smile saying that Ye Zeyu had arrived, and a look of anticipation appeared on her peach-blossom face.

"Bai Zhi, send the wedding candies and cakes I prepared to the Qi Hu Camp. Today is the day of the Prince's and my wedding, and we should share the joy with all the soldiers of the Qi Hu Camp."

This move was a way of winning people's hearts, and it was one of the few things she could do for Ye Zeyu.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Miss, don't worry. It was all arranged a long time ago. Even before you've married into the family, you're already thinking of the Prince in every way. If the Prince knew, he would definitely cherish you!"

"...What nonsense are you talking about!" Su Muxi said coquettishly, her eyes sparkling with spring, making her look even more charming.

Even though Bai Zhi had long been used to seeing Su Muxi without her birthmark, she couldn't help but be stunned.

"Miss, you are so beautiful!"

"loquacious!"

…

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Su Muxi, her head covered by a red veil, slowly emerged with Bai Zhi's support.

Su Xing knelt down in front of Su Muxi and said, "Come on, Father will carry you into the sedan chair."

Su Muxi stepped forward, leaned on Su Xing's back, and wrapped her arms around Su Xing's neck. When Su Xing lifted her up, for some reason, Su Muxi felt a lump in her throat and had an urge to cry.

When she was little, she only felt that her father's shoulders were very broad, which made her feel at ease.

Now she felt that her father's shoulders were so thin and weak that they couldn't support someone as big as her, yet her father still carried her step by step...

"father…"

She only uttered a soft call before tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

Hearing Su Muxi's choked voice, Su Xing couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat.

"Xi'er, don't cry. It's not good to cry on such a joyous occasion. Your father is in the capital and won't go anywhere. If you miss your father, come back and visit often."

Seeing this, Ye Zeyu quickly chimed in, "Yes, Xi'er, we'll come back to visit your father-in-law often in the future."

Su Muxi rested her head on Su Xing's shoulder and softly hummed in agreement.

Ye Zeyu is not Qiao Zimo, so even after she marries into the royal family, she will still come back to visit her father often.

Before Su Xing could even carry Su Muxi onto the sedan chair, a group of yamen runners rushed over and surrounded Su Muxi and the others.

The leaders were none other than He Zhengyang, the Prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, and Zheng Yi, the son of the Minister of Justice.

Seeing this, Ye Ziyu stepped forward with his tall frame, shielding Su Muxi and Su Xing behind him.

"What does Lord He mean by this?!"

McQueen and his guards also stepped forward to protect the Su family.

He Zhengyang smiled bitterly to himself.

On the day of Prince Yong'an's joyous occasion, he did not want to cause trouble, but since the son of the Minister of Justice personally brought people to file a complaint, he could not ignore it!

No matter how much he pleaded, Zheng Yi, that纨绔 (playboy), refused to wait even a day longer and insisted on forcing him to hear the case now.

He had no choice; he was forced to come and take the person away in person.

“Your Highness, I have no other intention than to ask Miss Su to come to the government office for questioning. Three beggars have come to report that Miss Su had a group of beggars killed in a dilapidated temple outside the city. This is a matter of life and death, and it is my duty. I hope Your Highness will understand.”