Su Muxi felt a sense of satisfaction as she watched the changes in Shen Zhixing and Shen Yaxin's expressions. However, she also felt a pang of regret, thinking that a single decree from the Emperor or Empress could make her do something she didn't want to do. She sighed inwardly and said to Shen Yaxin, "Miss Shen, I'm afraid you came here today not to apologize, but for the ointment."
As she spoke, she looked at Shen Zhixing and said, "Does Lord Shen also think that I was wrong? I could have cured Miss Shen's face, but I deliberately refused to do so. Am I a vicious and ungrateful person?"
Although Shen Zhixing did not speak, his expression said it all.
But then Su Muxi said, "Does Lord Shen know what Miss Shen said to me when she first came to see me?"
"Miss Shen said she would not become the second Qiao Zixi, but now it seems that Miss Shen has changed her mind."
“Miss Shen, the ointment I prepared can cure the spots on your face. Shouldn’t you be thanking me? Why do you treat me with such a condescending attitude? Do you think I am of low status and that your gratitude is a favor to me?”
"Or do you think you can regain your beauty immediately and look down on someone as ugly as me?"
“Miss Shen, it’s not a given that I’m preparing this ointment for you. If I have a way to heal Qiao Zixi’s face, am I obligated to treat her?”
Shen Yaxin quickly retorted, "But I haven't done anything as outrageous as Qiao Zixi! Is it wrong for me to give you a bracelet as a token of my gratitude and to take you to the literary gathering to broaden your horizons?!"
"If you genuinely want to thank me, that's fine. But if you're trying to gain a sense of superiority from me, then you're mistaken! The expensive bracelet you think is worthless to me, and the literary gathering you believe symbolizes status and wealth is something I have absolutely no desire to attend!"
At this point, Su Muxi suddenly changed the subject, "However, Miss Shen is not wrong. You did not treat me like Qiao Zixi did, so I will give you a chance."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yaxin's expression changed drastically. "What do you want me to do?!"
Su Muxi smiled slightly and looked at Shen Zhixing, "Just as my father said, if Lord Shen can persuade my father to resign and return home, my father and I will be extremely grateful."
Shen Zhixing was stunned for a moment. After confirming that Su Muxi was not being sarcastic or teasing him, he hesitated for a while before slowly nodding.
"Very well, I agree to Miss Su's request. I also ask that Miss Su keep her promise and completely remove the blemishes from my daughter's face."
Unexpectedly, Su Xing wanted to leave the Imperial Hospital.
However, upon closer reflection, it becomes clear why Su Xing wanted to leave.
After all, Prince Yong'an is Su Xing's future son-in-law.
Su Muxi nodded: "Of course!"
After the Shen family left, Su Xing asked, "Xi'er, why did you help that Miss Shen?"
Su Muxi smiled bitterly to herself, "Father, if Shen Zhixing uses his love for his daughter as an excuse to plead with the Emperor, do you think I can disobey the Emperor's orders? If I end up in a passive position, it's better to take this opportunity to gain some benefits. This can be considered a win-win situation."
"You're getting more and more cunning."
Su Xing's eyes were full of doting affection. While he felt gratified, he was also slightly worried.
The capital city seems peaceful now, but it feels like the calm before the storm.
The news of the literary gathering quietly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.
The story of Bai Mengying having the face of a bodhisattva but the heart of a venomous snake was the most widely circulated.
Secondly, Qiao Ziming and Shen Yaxin had physical intimacy.
Especially after the imperial decree announcing the annulment of the engagement was issued, the people began to speculate whether Qiao Ziming would marry Shen Yaxin.
"The heir of the Marquis of Anyang is truly pitiful. I never expected that his childhood sweetheart, whom he had liked for so long, would turn out to be such a viper. I heard that even the incident three years ago when the heir of the Marquis of Anyang broke his leg was the work of Princess Chang Le!"
"The heir of the Marquis of Anyang is truly pitiful. He previously married Su Muxi, who was as ugly as a demon, and now he's going to marry Miss Shen, who is also ugly! It's such a pity for such a handsome and dashing person as the heir of the Marquis of Anyang!"
"Miss Shen is the most talented woman in the capital. So what if she's a little ugly? Even if she's ugly, can she be uglier than Su Muxi?"
"Su Muxi has an ugly birthmark on half of her face, but I heard that Miss Shen has a face full of dark spots and isn't much prettier than Su Muxi!"
"Is it really necessary for the Marquis of Anyang to marry Miss Shen?"
"What do you think! That Lord Shen is a Grand Academician of the Hanlin Academy. If you were the heir of the Marquis of Anyang, would you dare not marry Miss Shen?!"
…
In the residence of the Marquis of Anyang
Jiang, who had been imprisoned for a long time, suddenly showed joy and excitement when she saw Qiao Xiuyuan walk in.
"Master, you've finally come to see me!"
After saying that, she hurriedly tidied the stray hairs at her temples and her clothes.
During the days she was locked up, no one served her, so she didn't bathe or comb her hair. She never expected that the master would suddenly come over. She wondered if he would be disgusted to see her so unkempt.
Qiao Xiuyuan looked at Jiang Shi, who seemed like a teenage girl. When he saw her nervous and shy expression, he gave her a rare gentle smile.
He took a few steps forward, took Jiang's hand, and said softly with a smile, "Alright, we've been married for so long, I've seen you all kinds of things."
Jiang looked up at Qiao Xiuyuan, her eyes instantly reddening.
When she was first locked up, she resented and hated him, but in the end she missed Qiao Xiuyuan very much.
Qiao Xiuyuan was her husband, and she loved him more than she loved herself.
"Sir, does this mean you've forgiven me?"
"I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated Mu Xi that way. Actually, in the three years since Mu Xi married into the Marquis's family, she has always been very filial to me. I was ungrateful and hurt Mu Xi's feelings. Please let me go and apologize to Mu Xi in person, okay?"
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