She looked up at the man directly in front of her.
The man wore a light blue gauze robe with cloud and dragon patterns, a rhinoceros horn and jade belt that bound his slender waist, and a deep red knee-covering that flowed loosely below. He wore a jade and rhinoceros hairpin in his hair. At first glance, he appeared elegant and luxurious, but when he raised his eyes, he suddenly became stern and cold, as if a knife was blowing in his face.
Fang Mingzhu felt her hair stand on end and cold sweat instantly spread all over her body as those eyes stared at her.
A face that was already thin and pale instantly lost all color.
"Your Highness has such refined tastes, coming here so late at night to spy on the common people." Xiao Yuan's lips curled slightly, revealing a seemingly mocking smile, but the icy coldness in his eyes was like a poisoned blade, sending chills down one's spine.
Fang Mingzhu wanted to explain, but found herself unable to do so.
Initially, she didn't intend to kill Su.
But Liu kept instigating her, and she grew to hate Su more and more, especially after learning that Su was a married woman who had given birth. A great sense of shame welled up in her heart.
She knew she had never caught Xiao Yuan's eye, but she couldn't let a woman who had given birth put her above her!
She could tolerate Chen Siyi and Fang Ningzhu becoming Xiao Yuan's concubines, but she could not tolerate the existence of the Su family!
So, following Liu's suggestion, she had the Fang family obtain poison made from the rare Seven Star Begonia and hired someone to have Chen poison the well in the Su residence...
Just then, Lady Liu suddenly jumped off the carriage and knelt heavily in front of Xiao Yuan's horse: "Your Highness, it was all my own doing. I couldn't bear to see the Princess Consort weeping day and night, and I didn't want a common woman to take the Princess Consort's position, so I secretly hired someone to kill her. It has nothing to do with the Princess Consort!"
"This old servant only hoped that the Princess Consort could gain the Prince's favor, which is why I lost my mind and hired someone to harm the Su family. This matter has nothing to do with the Princess Consort..."
She pounded her head heavily on the ground, making a series of silent "thump-thump" sounds, and soon a pool of blood seeped into the ground.
Xiao Yuan let out a sneer: "What a loyal lackey!"
Fang Mingzhu suddenly felt a chill run through her body and stared intently at Liu Shi.
It was at this moment that she realized she had fallen into a trap that someone had already set up!
Who secretly bribed his wet nurse, Liu?
Xiao Yuan seemed oblivious to what was happening before him. He stared at Fang Mingzhu for a long while before suddenly chuckling and saying, "Is the Prince's Mansion so worried about losing its position? Well then, I will grant your wish."
"Someone! Escort the Princess back to Mingxiu Garden... Ah, no, since the Princess has been practicing Buddhism with her hair intact for many years, she shouldn't remain in the mortal world..." Xiao Yuan stared at her with a half-smile, a strong sense of sarcasm creeping onto his lips. "Fenglin Temple on the west side of West Lake is very quiet, and no one will disturb her on ordinary days. It would be better for the Princess to practice Buddhism at Fenglin Temple."
"Guards, escort the Princess to Fenglin Temple. Without my order, she is not to step out of Fenglin Temple!" Xiao Yuan's deep eyes turned icy cold. "Until the Princess attains enlightenment!"
Fang Mingzhu swayed precariously, her chest tightened suddenly, and she spat out a mouthful of blood!
Su Xuerong sat quietly in front of the main hall. Zhou had already sent people to rescue Su Jian from next door and take him back to the backyard for resettlement.
Su Jingxuan and the others left the main hall at her signal.
After Xiao Yuan dismounted in front of the gate and went inside, he saw the woman standing in front of the main hall.
She stood under the eaves, her features exquisite. The lanterns under the eaves illuminated her bright eyes, and she gave him a gentle smile, as if she were waiting for his arrival.
At that moment, Xiao Yuan felt as if her bright eyes had pierced through his body and soul, leaving him completely exposed.
She learned her true identity.
Xiao Yuan was momentarily at a loss, but he still slowly walked over: "Madam Su, are you all alright?"
He said "you all," not "you."
Su Xuerong paused slightly, then immediately curtsied: "Thank you for your help, Your Highness. I am deeply grateful."
Her bowing was impeccable, and her movements were calm and composed.
But it carries a strong sense of estrangement.
Xiao Yuan frowned slightly: "My wife, when did you learn of my identity?"
He didn't like her being so distant; he would rather she treated him as freely and willfully as before.
Su Xuerong slowly raised her head, her smile dignified: "Song San."
Even if Ge Cong'an was a trusted confidant of the Prince of Fenyang, he might not be able to order and arrange well-trained secret guards to stand guard near the Su family's residence.
“If it weren’t for the people sent by the Prince, my Su family would probably be destroyed.” Su Xuerong looked at the man in front of her quietly, her heart gradually calming down. “I don’t know how to repay this kindness.”
She truly didn't know how to thank him.
But she also knew that the man in front of her wouldn't force her to do anything.
Xiao Yuan looked into her clear, bright eyes, which were filled with burning gratitude.
He felt a little disappointed.
She is grateful to herself, but she doesn't want to become her own person...
A bitter feeling quietly crept into his heart. He sighed softly and rubbed his temples. "My lady, there's no need for thanks. This was just the princess's willful act. Protecting you and your family is what I should do."
Su Xuerong frowned: "Your Highness?"
Xiao Yuandao said, "It was her wet nurse who instigated her to hire someone to kill him..."
Su Xuerong was silent for a moment before saying, "If it were the Princess Consort, why go to such lengths?"
While Xiao Yuan is away from Hangzhou, we can simply send men to surround and attack the Su family.
Xiao Yuan said, "I will investigate this matter carefully and will definitely give you an explanation..."
Su Xuerong sighed softly, "If it weren't for my sister-in-law's ulterior motives, no one else would have been able to exploit this loophole."
If Chen could have kept to his proper place, how could he have been controlled by Huang Silang?
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