Chapter 142: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (7)
System: [Host, I have some unfortunate news for you. The male lead has seen your face. Even if the female lead returns, she can't switch you out again. So, for now, it's crucial for you to stay in the Prince's mansion and save your life. We'll discuss this further later.]
The system's sudden announcement made Wen Wan feel like she was doomed.
[There were also some drugs added to the incense to worsen your symptoms and make you drowsy, which is why you fainted. The male lead wanted to use you as a cover to do his own things.]
Wen Yan: "..."
This male lead is such a jerk.
Isn't she just a tool?
The next morning, Wen Wan and Prince Xi rode in a sedan chair back to the Prince's mansion. This time, Wen Wan was too lazy to hide her appearance. After all, if she covered her face with her stuffy nose, she would suffocate. Wen Wan looked at the male lead who occasionally coughed and pretended to be sick and hated him.
That bastard, he's already plotting against her before she's even offended him.
Then she took out the handkerchief he had given her yesterday, covered her nose, and blew her nose loudly in front of the male lead, saying in a loud voice, "Your Highness, it's all my fault for delaying the trip to the palace. I hope the Emperor won't blame me?"
Gu Xi: "No, His Majesty is kind-hearted and won't get angry over such a small matter. It's more important for the Princess Consort to recover from her injuries."
"Okay."
Smiling (fake smile girl) ~
Wen Wan sulked to the side, and even after arriving at the Prince Xi's residence, she didn't want to speak to Gu Xi.
After returning to the Prince's mansion, Wen Wan went to her room to rest, while pondering survival strategies with the system. "What kind of female lead is this? She can just disappear on her own, but she still manages to trick me at the last minute. Am I just a big grudge?"
[Host, there's no need to be too anxious. After all, you are the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family and a princess bestowed by the Emperor. Gu Xi also wants to use you for some shady things, so you are safe for now.]
"How did the female lead die in that poorly-ended storyline?"
She hadn't forgotten that terrible ending; on the surface, he was supposedly killed by a curse, but in reality, he was killed because he was useless.
You are different.
"Even the female lead's halo doesn't work, so what makes me any different?"
What the system wants to say is that you, host, have a special constitution that allows you to develop strange relationships with the male lead, so your chances of survival are exceptionally high.
Wen Wan's illness took a week to recover.
News of Madam Chu finally arrived: Chu Sisi had escaped, but Aunt Xin and her son had been captured and taken back to the Prime Minister's residence. Wen Wan was afraid that Madam Chu might accidentally kill the two of them, so she prepared to go back and check.
Wen Wan went to find Gu Xi, who was in his study dealing with confidential reports.
"Your Highness, the Princess Consort requests an audience."
"Let her in." Gu Xi put down the confidential report and picked up a book to read.
Wen Wan cut to the chase, "Your Highness, I haven't seen my parents in a long time. May I go back to see them?"
“If the Princess misses home, she can certainly go back. It just so happens that I didn’t accompany the Princess back to the Prime Minister’s residence during the homecoming ceremony. Since I have nothing to do today, I will accompany the Princess to visit her parents.”
Wen Yan: "..."
This attitude is excellent, and he certainly doesn't seem like a malicious person, but appearances can be deceiving; it's all an act.
"Then thank you, Your Highness."
Returning to the bride's parents' home was a major event. Gu Xi had many gifts prepared, and then openly and grandly led the princess back to the Prime Minister's residence. Prime Minister Chu Feng and his wife stood outside the door to greet them.
"Your Highness," Chu Feng bowed.
"Father-in-law, no need for such formalities." Gu Xi coughed several times after saying that, making Wen Wan's throat itch.
"Your Highness, please come in quickly, it's windy outside."
Wen Wan followed Gu Xi into the Prime Minister's residence, where a banquet had been prepared. Wen Wan had to admit that Gu Xi was quite the actor. Although he wouldn't do anything outrageous, he was always measured in his actions. His attitude towards her wasn't exactly doting, but it was still respectful.
After dinner, Gu Xi and Chu Feng chatted, while Wen Wan went to find Madam Chu. Madam Chu pinched Wen Wan's arm and said, "Ah Huang, how have you been lately? You've lost so much weight. My daughter has suffered."
Wen Wan: "I'm fine. Did you torment Aunt Xin and her son?"
Madam Chu's face darkened upon hearing this. "The woodshed is locked up. How could I let Chu Sisi and her son get away with this? She dared to scheme against me!"
Wen Yan: "..."
She knew it.
Good heavens, this is such a villainous thing to do! Those are the female lead's family members!
"Mother, what are you doing? Release them immediately!"
"Why? It's all their fault that you're in this situation. I wish I could kill them to vent my anger. If we hadn't caught Chu Sisi yet, I would have killed them right away."
"Mother, you must not touch them. As for why, I will tell you later. Just remember, Aunt Xin and her son must be properly taken care of. Don't ask me why."
Because I didn't come up with a good reason.
Surely it's not like the female lead has a magical spring space that can cure Gu Xi's illness and then soar to great heights, right?
"You believe me, right? If I want to live a good life, Aunt Xin can't be touched, and they have to live a good life too."
"Why? Ah Huang, are you hiding something from your mother?"
"I can't say for now, but it concerns my life, Mother. Remember what I said, you must treat them well, and contact me as soon as you find Chu Sisi."
Madam Chu was puzzled, but seeing the determination in her daughter's eyes, she nodded and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."
However, I still plan to investigate privately what happened and why my daughter's attitude suddenly changed so drastically.
After assuring Madam Chu that she wouldn't kill the female lead's mother and younger brother, Wen Wan returned with Gu Xi, and also took Xiao Taozi and Xiao Fuxing back to the Prince Xi's residence. They stayed there peacefully for several days, and she remained safe.
Gradually, Wen Wan felt that as long as she didn't cause trouble and didn't investigate any secrets of the Prince's mansion, her life should be safe for the time being, so she slowly relaxed.
The maid who always took care of her was named Chunye. In any case, she followed Wen Wan around at all times. Wen Wan knew that this was a form of surveillance, and all of Wen Wan's words and actions would be reported to Gu Xi.
"Your Highness, the Duke of Huai'an is hosting a Hundred Flowers Banquet and has sent you an invitation." Wen Wan was enjoying being fed by Xiao Taozi when Chunye came over with a letter and said this.
"Princess Huai'an? She said I'm ill and won't go."
"Your Highness, Princess Huai'an is the Emperor's most beloved princess. It would be bad if you didn't go. Since you married into the Prince's Mansion, you have been staying there. There are many rumors outside that are not good for the Prince."
The mention of the rumors clearly indicates that this was the prince's intention.
"Alright, I'll go. It'll be a good opportunity for those people to see that my prince is truly blessed, not just as the rumors say."
My dear Chunye? She's praising the prince's great fortune; you'll have to report that to your superiors later.
"Then this servant will go and report back."
As Chunye left, Xiaotaozi frowned. "Your Highness, are you really going?"
"What's wrong?"
Little Peach: "Your Highness, do you remember Princess Li Nan? Princess Huai'an and she are very good friends. I'm afraid she will also be attending the Hundred Flowers Banquet."
Princess Li Nan, Shen Cixin, is the daughter of the only non-royal prince in Mingzhou, who controls a region. That's not important; what's important is that Princess Li Nan is infatuated with Gu Xi, the male lead. Since she's not the female lead, her ending is rather ordinary; after her father's downfall, she's demoted to a commoner.
Moreover, the person Shen Cixin hated the most was the original owner, Chu Huang; the two were extremely incompatible.
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