Cui Mixue was a little displeased by her biological father's harsh words. She said in a cold voice, "No matter what you say, I will not get married."
"You don't want to marry? Even if I have to tie you up, I'll still tie you up and put you in the bridal sedan!" Master Cui was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick. If they weren't so far away, he might have hit her directly. He made the final decision and said, "This marriage is settled. You can't mess around!"
Madam Cui even pretended to coax Master Cui. When she looked at Cui Mixue, her eyes were full of pride: "Master, don't be angry. Xue'er is young and ignorant, so she was bewitched by the prince. She will know how good you are when she gets married. Don't be angry anymore."
So what if the dowry is returned? In the end, won’t it still be hers?
Cui Mixue snorted coldly: "It's up to you."
It seemed like it was her fault for having expectations of such a father.
"You evil girl! You make me so angry!" Mr. Cui was so angry that he beat his feet and stamped his chest. If Mrs. Cui had not stopped him, he would have rushed up to teach her a lesson.
As soon as Cui Mixue returned to her courtyard, she lost her calm demeanor. Instead, she grabbed Hongdou's sleeve and asked anxiously, "Is there any news from the palace yet?"
If there is no news from the palace, she will have to rely on herself.
Hongdou shook her head, her eyes still fixed on the window: "No."
Since the people in the palace can no longer be relied upon... Cui Mixue thought about it for a moment and her expression became determined.
"Do you still have the things I asked you to buy last time?" Seeing Hongdou nod, Cui Mixue took a deep breath and said calmly, "I'm going to bring some to the flower viewing banquet this time."
If she didn't let the prince propose marriage to her, she might really have to marry into a small family as arranged by Madam Cui. Even if she had to use some unusual methods, she was determined to get the prince.
"Ah?" Hongdou seemed a little nervous, "But Miss..."
If the Crown Prince knew about this, I'm afraid that the whole family would be killed. Cui Mixue was plotting against the Crown Prince, who knew what he would do if he turned against her?
Cui Mixue glanced at Hongdou and said coldly, "Shut up."
On the day of the flower viewing banquet.
The first thing Cui Mixue did after entering the palace was to go to the East Palace, wanting to look for Su Mengyan, but just as expected, not to mention Su Mengyan, she didn't even see the maid she had bribed before.
But I met Situ Yao.
Situ Yao was about to leave the East Palace when he saw Cui Mixue peeking outside. He sneered inwardly and walked over to ask, "Miss Cui, what are you doing here? The flower viewing banquet doesn't seem to be held in the East Palace, right?"
"I'm used to walking here, and I don't know how I ended up here." Cui Mixue pursed her lips and smiled at Situ Yao. She knew that Su Mengyan had made Situ Yao unhappy recently, so she didn't dare to mention this person.
Situ Yao looked at Cui Mixue with a half-smile, and did not say whether he believed it or not. He just said in a gentle voice: "In this case, Miss Cui, please go to the flower viewing banquet with me."
This was exactly what Cui Mixue wanted. She immediately lowered her head shyly and said "OK" softly.
Although the two of them walked together, Cui Mixue never found a chance to speak to Situ Yao. He seemed to be preoccupied with something and was always absent-minded. If it weren't for the eunuch following behind him, he would have bumped into something several times.
"Your Highness, is there anything on your mind?" Cui Mixue asked tentatively.
Brought back to his senses by this question, Situ Yao turned to look at Cui Mixue, and whispered with a smile on his lips, "I'm a little worried and don't know how to deal with it. It's too complicated, so I haven't thought about it yet. But, Miss Cui is so smart, why don't you help me with some advice?"
Not realizing the danger in Situ Yao's words, Cui Mixue nodded enthusiastically and said, "Your Highness, please speak."
She really regarded herself as an advisor.
"There's someone around me. Because he has some connection with me, I don't know if he thinks too highly of me or what... he's become a little unscrupulous. He's done some out-of-line things, and I'm thinking about how to deal with him." Situ Yao frowned slightly as he spoke, looking like he was thinking seriously.
Unbridled? Something out of the ordinary?
I almost subconsciously thought of Su Mengyan.
"This..." Cui Mixue hesitated.
From a selfish perspective, Cui Mixue naturally hoped that Situ Yao would push this person as far away as possible. Although Su Mengyan had told him that she had no desire for wealth and glory, the fact that she didn't have any desires now didn't mean she wouldn't have any in the future. Leaving someone like this by Situ Yao's side would ultimately be a disaster.
It would be better to take advantage of this opportunity and find a way to get rid of Su Mengyan from Situ Yao.
Anyway, after today's flower viewing banquet, Situ Yao will definitely be hers.
"Miss Cui, how do you think we should deal with such ignorant people?" Situ Yao still had a smile on his face when he spoke.
Cui Mixue hesitated for a moment, then made a decision. She said calmly, "Your Highness, since this person has turned a blind eye to your kindness, there is no need to show mercy. If what he did was excessive, then kill him. If not, then send him away."
Situ Yao was obviously a little surprised by this. He raised his eyebrows slightly and asked as if to confirm again: "Kill him?"
Cui Mixue nodded.
Situ Yao chuckled softly, not knowing whether he was satisfied or not. He just said, "It seems that Miss Cui is also a decisive person. However, it is far from this point. But thanks to you, Miss Cui, I know how to deal with it."
This is the way of handling it that I personally said, so of course Situ Yao has to do it.
But since she is not from the palace, he just needs to avoid meeting her.
This sentence seemed to turn on a switch, and for the rest of the journey, Situ Yao could only talk to Cui Mixue with a smile.
Cui Mixue breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared in her eyes when she looked at Situ Yao.
The two of them appeared together at the flower viewing banquet, which surprised many people.
Situ Yao had never had many women around him, especially favored women. Although he had chosen two concubines before, they both ended up in a miserable state.
There have been rumors in the capital recently that the situation between Situ Yao and Cui Mixue is a bit complicated, and Cui Mixue might be the future Crown Princess. As a result, the two of them actually appeared here together. Could it be that this rumor has been confirmed?
Cui Mixue didn't say anything, just stood beside Situ Yao with a smile on her face, and didn't intend to explain anything in the face of everyone's gaze.
Even if I am not the Crown Princess now, I will become one day in the future.
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