Mingxiu Garden.
Fang Mingzhu hurled a sachet in her hand at Liu Shi in front of her!
"Didn't you say it was foolproof? Why did that corrupt official surnamed Lu release that bitch Su?"
Lady Liu said tremblingly, "Lord Lu said that it was the princess who testified on behalf of Lady Su at the time..."
Despite all their calculations, they never expected Chen Siyi to step in and save Su Xuerong.
Liu couldn't help but look at Fang Mingzhu, who was furious.
Actually, the princess's idea was not very good.
The accusation against Su was made by a random, ordinary woman without any evidence, and it was full of loopholes and easily refuted.
The candlelight from the white porcelain stand cast an eerie glow on the vast hall.
Fang Mingzhu's Taoist nun-style hair bun came loose, falling darkly to both sides of her face. Her already frail face appeared even paler and bluish, resembling a female ghost from the underworld.
Fang Ningzhu didn't dare to breathe loudly, trying to minimize her presence.
Suddenly, Fang Mingzhu's sinister and vicious eyes glanced at her sideways, and a smile that was even uglier than crying appeared on her thin lips.
"Fourth Sister, it seems Chen Siyi is determined to oppose us. What do you think we should do to get the Prince to take a liking to you?"
Hearing her suppressed anger in her voice, Fang Ningzhu got goosebumps all over and quickly said, "I'll leave it to Your Highness to decide!"
Fang Mingzhu stared intently at her, her eyes filled with overwhelming jealousy and hatred.
Why should I?!
She was Xiao Yuan's lawfully wedded princess, yet now she's sending her half-sister, whom she's always looked down upon, to his bed for the sake of the Fang family!
Fang Ningzhu lowered her head, not daring to look into her terrifying, demon-like eyes, but she heard the sound of her grinding her back teeth.
Seeing this, Madam Liu stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, things have come to this point. Why don't you humble yourself and go to the Prince's residence to serve the Old Madam? Perhaps that will change the Prince's mind..."
The methods used to deal with women in the inner quarters are actually inferior strategies. If you really want to establish yourself in the family, you must first firmly grasp the man's heart.
Dealing with the Su family will inevitably lead to the emergence of the Wang and Zhang families.
Rather than letting yourself lose your composure, it's better to wholeheartedly serve the prince.
However, Fang Mingzhu's body was unable to share a room with the prince, so she could only settle for pleasing Cui Shi instead.
"I heard that the princess has been paying her respects to the old lady every day at the Prince's residence, and she even cooks snacks for her..." Liu said. "She is trying to curry favor with the Prince by pleasing the old lady."
As long as Fang Mingzhu is willing to move to the Prince's Mansion, she can appease Cui Shi as the Princess Consort, and at the same time, find an opportunity to send Fang Ningzhu to the Prince's bed.
By killing two birds with one stone, the Fang family can obtain the greatest benefit.
Fang Mingzhu stood up, her breathing became rapid, her face was bloodless, and her body swayed precariously.
Madam Liu hurriedly stepped forward to support her: "Your Highness, you are frail, please don't get angry..."
Fang Mingzhu gritted her teeth and used all her strength to slap Liu Shi hard across the face!
"You shameless bastards, you all bully me! You all want to ride roughshod over me, you all want to take my place and become the queen..."
Fang Mingzhu screamed hoarsely, her eyes bloodshot, her hair completely disheveled, making her look like a crazed demon in the dim red candlelight.
Fang Ningzhu was so frightened at that moment that her hair stood on end and her whole body went cold.
Suddenly, she saw someone quietly appear at the door.
The man wore a golden crown and jade belt, his black hair hung down lightly, and his handsome face exuded nobility and arrogance, yet also possessed the coldness of a blade cutting through ice.
Fang Ningzhu was startled and hurriedly knelt down before him: "Your Highness!"
Ignoring the redness and swelling on her face, Madam Liu hurriedly grabbed Fang Mingzhu, who was gradually losing control, and said in a trembling voice, "His Highness is here!"
Fang Mingzhu turned around abruptly and saw a man standing at the door with an air of nobility.
The man looked at her silently, his dark eyes showing no emotion.
Fang Mingzhu hurriedly touched her face, tidied her messy hair, and put on what she thought was a charming smile as she went to greet him: "Your Highness..."
Xiao Yuan stared expressionlessly at the woman in front of him, who appeared to be insane.
Two years into their marriage, he had no affection for Fang Mingzhu, but he didn't hate her either.
If she behaves herself and fulfills her duties as a princess, he will treat her with respect.
However, Fang Mingzhu stayed at her parents' home for two years because she was unwilling to serve her aunt.
This time, he suddenly and hastily brought his half-sister to Hangzhou; his purpose was truly despicable.
Especially since she touched someone he himself dared not touch, how could he possibly give her any face anymore?
Xiao Yuan avoided Fang Mingzhu's terrifying face and looked at Fang Ningzhu kneeling below her. He suddenly smiled and said, "This is the fourth daughter of the Fang family?"
Fang Mingzhu's smile instantly froze.
Fang Ningzhu said tremblingly, "Your Highness, I am Fang Ningzhu, the fourth sister of the Princess Consort."
Xiao Yuan walked past the icy-cold Fang Mingzhu and stood before Fang Ningzhu, saying softly, "Would you be willing to return to the palace with me?"
Fang Ningzhu was shocked and quickly looked up at Fang Mingzhu.
At that moment, she actually hoped that her elder sister would cause a scene and prevent her from entering the palace.
Fang Mingzhu stared intently at Xiao Yuan with her white eyes, which were mostly black, while her eyes, filled with undisguised jealousy, glared fiercely at the woman kneeling on the ground.
Xiao Yuan chuckled lightly: "What? You don't want to serve the old lady in place of your elder sister?"
Fang Ningzhu breathed a long sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Of course I am willing."
As long as she isn't taken in, she'll do anything you ask.
Ever since Mr. Ling rescued her from the water that day, she has been unable to accept anyone else in her heart.
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