"Mother, I just want to know why you didn't let my elder brother go to the palace banquet, but let me and my sister go together." Su Chengjiang's tone was a little aggrieved.

"Now mother really listens to whatever my sister says."

Jiang Caiping said coldly: "I told your sister about this."

Su Chengjiang didn't expect that what Su Jinyue said was actually true. He was stunned for a moment, "Mother, you loved my elder brother the most in the past. How sad he must be if you don't let him show up at this banquet."

"I know... because of my elder brother and younger sister... my mother is upset about Su Zhiyao's matter, but after all, my elder brother is the pillar of the family..."

Before Su Chengjiang could finish his words, Jiang Caiping snorted coldly and interrupted him.

"If your eldest brother enters the palace in this state and offends an important person, will our mansion still have a good life?"

"I didn't write to your father about this because I was worried about his safety at the border and I wanted to save face for your eldest brother. Do you know what would happen if your father knew about this?!"

"Mother, Su Jinyue also said that she would not tell anyone else about my elder brother and Su Zhiyao." Su Chengjiang thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry too much."

Jiang Caiping sighed, "How can I not worry? Do you think I want your brother to be locked up in the yard every day?"

When Jiang Caiping mentioned Su Jingnian, she frowned, "Your elder brother is stubborn and still wants me to bring Su Zhiyao back from the manor. He is really stupid!"

Su Chengjiang recalled what his elder brother had told him, and hesitated, "Actually... Su Zhiyao is not our Marquis's biological daughter..."

Bang!

Jiang Caiping slammed her hand on the table, and cast a scrutinizing gaze on Su Chengjiang. "I know what you want to say! Then you'd better swallow your words!"

"Your brother is making trouble, you can't follow him and make trouble too!"

Su Chengjiang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "Then I will follow my mother's arrangements."

"Remember, you must protect your sister in front of outsiders. She is very intelligent. If there is anything, you must discuss it with her." Jiang Caiping said earnestly.

"The child understands."

Although Su Chengjiang was unwilling, he had no choice but to endure it.

Su Chengjiang came out of Jiang Caiping's room with mixed feelings.

On the way back, he couldn't help but think of what Su Jinyue had just said.

It was obvious that he used to look down on this sister the most, thinking that she was just a burden who only depended on the family!

But she didn't expect that now she would be needed to support this huge mansion!

"Second Young Master, what's wrong with you?" The maid beside him saw that he was in a trance and asked cautiously.

"Nothing." Su Chengjiang shook his head and collected his thoughts.

He walked out of the yard quickly, but met Su Jinyue at the corner.

The two looked at each other, Su Jinyue smiled slightly and said, "Second brother, did you gain anything from this trip?"

Su Chengjiang's expression was complicated. After a moment of silence, he said, "You waited for me here specially. I guess you knew what my mother would say to me."

"Yes, so have you thought it through, brother?"

Su Chengjiang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "I have promised mother that I will go to the palace banquet with you in a few days. Everything will be up to you."

As she expected, Su Chengjiang, a brainless and wavering man, was not to be feared.

"In that case, I would like to give my second brother some advice."

Su Jinyue said: "The palace is full of high-ranking officials and nobles, and it was always my eldest brother who represented the Marquis' Mansion before, so if my second brother doesn't understand the palace rules, it's better for him to stay with me."

Hearing Su Jinyue say this, Su Chengjiang couldn't help but feel a little bitter, but he could only say reluctantly: "I understand this."

"I'm glad you understand, brother." Su Jinyue bowed to Su Chengjiang, "Then I won't bother you any more."

A few days later, the palace banquet was held as scheduled. The scene was grand and many dignitaries and nobles gathered.

Su Jinyue and Su Chengjiang entered and immediately attracted a lot of people's attention.

In fact, there have been many incidents in the capital city in recent days.

First, Xinjiang caused a lot of trouble for the court, and then Xiao Duo and Ruan's daughter disappeared.

Not to mention the rumors spreading among the common people in the capital, even the royal relatives like them couldn't help but talk about Xiao Duo behind his back.

Now that they saw how radiant Su Jinyue was, these people couldn't help but talk behind her back.

"Look, that's the young lady from the Su Mansion, right?"

"Yes, I think the disappearance of General Xiao from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has no effect on her at all. The wedding day is approaching, and I don't think she is too sad about her husband's disappearance."

"It's just a marriage arranged by His Majesty. Could it be that Miss Su is going to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to look for someone?"

The voices of these people were very low, but for Su Chengjiang, who had some kung fu experience, it was not difficult to hear them clearly.

His face changed, and he gritted his teeth and was about to rush over to those who were gossiping, but Su Jinyue raised her hand to stop him.

"Why are you stopping me?"

Su Chengjiang was feeling aggrieved and he had to vent his anger!

Su Jinyue glanced at him calmly, "The people who spoke just now are either of the same level as our father or Hong'er beside His Majesty, people that our father cannot afford to offend. Are you sure you want to go over and take action?"

"you……"

Su Chengjiang looked at Su Jinyue, "You didn't hear what they said. You can bear this, but I can't!"

"I can guess what they are talking about. I won't care about them."

Su Jinyue's attitude successfully made Su Chengjiang even more angry, "Are you so cowardly that you allow them to slander you?!"

"They're not talking about you, why are you in such a hurry?"

With a faint word, Su Jinyue successfully made Su Chengjiang speechless.

"Is it really like you who acted impulsively and was kicked out of the palace banquet?"

Su Jinyue raised her head slightly after saying this, "Follow me, don't talk nonsense."

She took Su Chengjiang through the crowd and walked straight into the imperial garden.

"Where are we going?" After Su Chengjiang's momentum was suppressed, he asked Su Jinyue nervously.

"Just follow me."

Su Jinyue remained calm. She was very familiar with the Imperial Garden. After walking through the corridor, she saw the prince sitting in the pavilion.

She walked up the steps and bowed slightly to Murong Jun who was sitting in the main seat, "Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Su Chengjiang also hurriedly followed suit and saluted, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Murong Jun smiled slightly, nodded, and looked at Su Chengjiang who was standing next to Su Jinyue, "Miss Su, it seems that you are ready today?"

Su Jinyue smiled sweetly, "I just brought my second brother with me to broaden his horizons. I hope Your Highness the Crown Prince will forgive me."

"Of course, today's banquet is for everyone to celebrate together, so there's no need to be restrained."

Murong Jun said to Su Jinyue, "Since you are here and the banquet has not started yet, Miss Su can take Master Su for a walk around the Imperial Garden."