"Dai Yiqiu, you shameless person!" Dai Zhiwan felt a surge of anger.
Su Wanyan is her best friend, but her cousin is trying to steal her best friend's man!
She absolutely wouldn't allow that!
She stepped forward to continue grabbing Dai Yiqiu, her anxiety a hundred times greater than Su Wanyan's: "Come back with me right now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Dai Yiqiu frowned impatiently and avoided Dai Zhiwan: "Who is it that shamelessly runs to Prince Gong's Mansion every other day? Just because you are incompetent does not mean that I am not. Moreover, let me tell you, Dai Zhiwan, we have long since separated from the family and have no connection with the Duke of Changguo's Mansion!"
"You! If you were truly self-aware, you wouldn't be coming here every few days!"
Su Wanyan took a deep breath and stopped her, saying, "Zhiwan, don't be impulsive."
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, you have both seen it. Dai Zhiwan is such a shameless and unruly shrew!"
Dai Zhiwan blushed deeply, feeling both ashamed and indignant. She immediately rolled up her sleeves and said, "Dai Yiqiu! If you don't come back with me today, I'll die with you!"
Dai Zhiwan was not unaware that these were all the Empress Dowager's intentions, but why?
Why choose the Duke of Changguo's mansion?
Although the uncles and elders in the mansion had separated from them, Grandpa could not simply abandon them. What exactly did the Empress Dowager mean? Was she warning the Changguo Duke's mansion, or was she simply trying to annoy Su Wanyan?
Dai Zhiwan was furious. Even if it meant losing face for the Duke of Changguo's mansion, she absolutely could not let Dai Yiqiu stay in the Prince Gong's mansion!
However, just as she was about to exert her strength, Su Wanyan raised her hand and pressed her down: "Zhiwan, you go back first, I will handle this matter."
"Did you hear that? The Empress told you to get lost!" Dai Yiqiu shouted triumphantly.
Su Wanyan's eyes turned cold, and she suddenly turned around and slapped Dai Yiqiu hard across the face!
Dai Yiqiu exclaimed "Ah!" and covered her face, staring wide-eyed, completely bewildered.
Five finger marks were clearly visible on her face.
The slap silenced the farce completely. Dai Yiqiu looked aggrieved, tears welling up in her eyes, and she softly called out, "Your Highness..."
Yu Nanqing was extremely flustered at this moment, and stepped forward to approach Su Wanyan: "Yan'er..."
Su Wanyan suppressed her anger and glared at Yu Nanqing before he even got close.
Yu Nanqing immediately stopped in his tracks.
Su Wanyan said irritably, "I'll escort Zhiwan back to her residence, and I'll hear your explanation when we get back!"
Yu Nanqing opened her mouth, but then closed it again, not daring to object at all: "...Yes."
"Wanyan! I..."
"Alright, alright..." Facing Dai Zhiwan, Su Wanyan changed her tune and coaxed softly, "It's nothing, I'll take you home."
Dai Zhiwan had no intention of leaving; she wanted to drag Dai Yiqiu back. But before she could make a move, Su Wanyan had already pushed her out of the palace gate.
Once Su Wanyan's figure disappeared from sight, Yu Nanqing could no longer hide his irritation. He turned around and glared at Dai Yiqiu.
Dai Yiqiu shuddered, feeling a chill rush towards her. It was widely rumored in the capital that although Yu Nanqing was incomparably handsome, no woman had ever dared to approach him.
Dai Yiqiu only now understands what that means.
Who could withstand this chilling killing intent?
Her body went limp, and she knelt down with a thud. In just a moment, cold sweat poured down her back.
However, remembering what the Empress Dowager said, Yu Nanqing only doted on Su Wanyan because he had never been in contact with other women.
In addition, if anything happens to her, the Empress Dowager will make decisions for her.
Dai Yiqiu, trembling, finally mustered a sliver of courage. Covering her face with tears in her eyes, she looked pitiful and said, "Your Highness, I... I know I was wrong. I will do as I said in the main hall, I don't want any title, I will obediently serve you..."
Upon hearing this, Tanaka glanced at Yu Nanqing several times.
Normally, the prince would have already taken action, but now he seems to have some reservations. I wonder what the Empress Dowager said to the prince in the palace.
Tanaka was unsure whether to hand over the knife, and in that moment, he remained frozen in place.
After a long silence, Yu Nanqing turned around and said, "Prepare the horses!"
"yes!"
On the other side, Dai Zhiwan was furious the whole way.
Inside the carriage, Dai Zhiwan repeatedly apologized to Su Wanyan, but even though Su Wanyan said it had nothing to do with her, she still couldn't let it go.
"I'll go ask Grandpa later if he knows about this. I'll send a maid to you tonight, Wanyan! Go to sleep early tonight and wait for my reply!"
If things aren't clarified and Su Wanyan isn't given an explanation, Dai Zhiwan probably won't be able to get over this hurdle.
Su Wanyan didn't know how to persuade Dai Zhiwan. In fact, these things were not a big deal in her eyes. If she didn't agree now, Dai Zhiwan would feel even more guilty, so she could only nod.
Just as Dai Zhiwan was escorted back to her residence, and the carriage had just turned around, the sound of galloping hooves rang out outside the carriage: "Yan'er!"
Su Wanyan was slightly taken aback. She opened the carriage curtain and saw Yu Nanqing riding up on horseback.
He nimbly dismounted and hurried to the carriage, looking at Su Wanyan with a worried and pitiful expression: "Yan'er, I can't wait for you to return to the manor!"
He didn't want her to misunderstand, so he had to explain now!
Su Wanyan was angry, and Yu Nanqing didn't dare to rush into the carriage, so he could only stand outside.
"..." Su Wanyan was speechless for a moment.
But seeing him rush over in such a hurry, like a child who had done something wrong, I found him especially adorable.
Yu Nanqing appears composed, but his inner nature remains unchanged.
"Come on up first," Su Wanyan said with a smile as they strolled through the streets and alleys.
Yu Nanqing, who was still anxious, suddenly brightened up and climbed up using both hands and feet.
"Yan'er, about Dai Yiqiu... that wasn't my intention."
“It’s the Empress Dowager’s idea.” Su Wanyan knew perfectly well that she wouldn’t misunderstand Yu Nanqing because of these things. She smiled at him and said, “Get to the point.”
However, after saying that, he sighed slightly and said, "Never mind, I'll say it."
“You brought Dai Yiqiu to the mansion simply because she is Dai Zhiwan’s cousin. You know that Dai Zhiwan is on good terms with me. If you act rashly, Dai Zhiwan’s uncles and aunts will cause trouble at the Changguo Duke’s mansion. That’s why you hesitated and wanted to come back to discuss it with me before making a decision.”
Yu Nanqing would never allow Dai Yiqiu to enter the mansion, not even if she were to accompany him. The Empress Dowager did not have enough power to pressure him.
So this is the only remaining reason. The Empress Dowager also knew that the relationship between the Duke of Changguo's mansion and the Prince Gong's mansion was different. She took advantage of this and that's why she dared to openly send Dai Yiqiu over.
Yu Nanqing pursed her lips: "Yan'er, I was wrong."
Su Wanyan could tell from his expression that he had misunderstood, and said speechlessly, "You think I was angry just now because you brought Dai Yiqiu back to the manor?"
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