Chapter 71 Shen Wantang, You've Lost
As Chu Yanlu listened to the crowd's praise, she raised her chin even higher, becoming even more proud.
In her previous life, she had tasted the sweetness of manipulating public opinion to clear her name. In this life, she used this skill even more skillfully, and this time she changed her target to use as a stepping stone, which was particularly effective.
She turned to look at Xiao Qingyuan and saw him gazing at her intently, his eyes filled with tenderness and pride, his infatuation even more pronounced than before. She was extremely pleased, knowing that she had once again captivated Xiao Qingyuan; he loved her unconventional and extraordinary nature.
She turned to look at Gu Qianhan again, and was slightly taken aback when she saw his expression.
Gu Qianhan wore a very amused expression. He didn't even look at her again, but just played with his fan while casually glancing at the crowd, as if looking for someone.
Chu Yanlu felt a surge of anger. At this moment, she was the absolute protagonist, yet Gu Qianhan was ignoring her.
Everyone was watching her, everyone was praising her, men admired her, women respected her, but Gu Qianhan still looked down on her.
Chu Yanluo didn't believe she couldn't win over Gu Qianhan, so she deliberately called out his name: "Gu Qianhan, I don't like you, so I hope you'll stop bothering me. It's no use that you fell in love with me at first sight. I like the Crown Prince, not a hypocritical and despicable person like you!"
"From now on, please don't show up wherever I am! Also, don't go to the Prince's Mansion anymore. Even if you go, I won't see you. And don't send me anything. I won't accept anything!"
This is because Gu Qianhan has experienced a painful past life. The annihilation of his family has tempered him, making him more composed than ever before. If he hadn't been reborn, given his youthful and impetuous temper, he would have already given Chu Yanlu a thorough dressing-down.
His servant was extremely anxious, tugging at his sleeve in a frantic manner: "Second Young Master, please say something! Please explain that you have no relationship with her and have never given her anything!"
Gu Qianhan let the servant pull her around and let the people around her insult her, but she made no attempt to explain herself.
Because he keenly sensed that perhaps this wasn't a bad thing.
Stigma is exactly what he needs.
Or rather, this is exactly what family needs.
He still didn't look at Chu Yanluo, letting her throw buckets of dirty water at him. He opened his folding fan with a splash and walked out unhurriedly.
Chu Yanluo was very unwilling to accept that Gu Qianhan had left so easily. She was still waiting for Gu Qianhan to defend her so that she could throw out more "evidence" to confirm his crime of monopolizing and bullying her.
But he didn't say anything at all!
This is somewhat illogical. Anyone would subconsciously want to refute and prove themselves when faced with something they haven't done. Why is Gu Qianhan unwilling to refute or prove herself?
unless……
Gu Qianhan pretends not to care about her on the surface, but in reality, he really likes her!
After reaching this conclusion, Chu Yanluo felt immediately relieved. Sure enough, no man could resist her charm and beauty!
Xiao Qingyuan walked to Chu Yanluo's side and, in front of everyone, protected her as she walked out of the restaurant. He warily scanned the men watching, all of whom were eyeing Chu Yanluo covetously, their eyes gleaming as if they would snatch her away if he let go.
Therefore, when he saw Chu Yanluo off to the carriage, he held Chu Yanluo's hand, asserting his ownership.
Soon, the two of them got into the carriage and went back to the Prince Ning's residence.
Those who had come to watch the spectacle were still somewhat unsatisfied and lingered outside Qingyun Tower, reluctant to leave, discussing it in small groups.
"This Prince Xiao is truly smitten with Chu Yanluo. He even personally helps her into the carriage. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Chu Yanluo is his princess consort!"
"That princess consort is so pitiful. They've been married for so long, but Prince Xiao still refuses to consummate their marriage. He spends every day with Chu Yanluo. That princess consort has almost become the laughing stock of our capital."
"If I were Prince Xiao, I wouldn't consummate my marriage with that ugly princess. With a beauty like Chu Yanluo by my side, who would want to sleep with that ugly woman!"
"What? Is the Crown Prince's wife ugly?"
"Ugly and vulgar, she only likes vulgar things every day, she is not worthy of being the Crown Prince's consort!"
"But I heard that the Crown Prince's wife looks a bit like Chu Yanluo. It was because she looks like Chu Yanluo that Princess Ning chose her to be the Crown Prince's wife, hoping that he would settle down and forget about Chu Yanluo."
"Nonsense! That Crown Princess doesn't resemble Chu Yanluo at all. She's not even worth a hair on Chu Yanluo's head!"
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Prince Ning's Mansion.
In the Wutong Garden, Qin Xin told Shen Wantang everything that had happened outside. At the end, she said angrily, "That Chu Yanluo is shameless! Not only did she slander the Second Young Master Gu for bullying her, but she also had people spread rumors that the Princess Consort is ugly! Her heart is despicable!"
Shen Wantang didn't care much about the rumors about herself, and she wasn't surprised that Chu Yanluo spread such rumors.
In her previous life, Chu Yanluo had also spread rumors that Shen Mingxuan was ugly, which made Shen Mingxuan so depressed that she went back to her parents' home and cried and cursed.
In fact, both sisters were quite beautiful; otherwise, they wouldn't have been chosen by Princess Ning.
Although Shen Mingxuan wasn't very bright, she resembled her father, Shen Guannian, with big eyes and a high nose. When she wasn't speaking, she had a dignified and elegant appearance.
Later, Shen Mingxuan deliberately led people around outside, intentionally showing off her appearance in front of others, which dispelled the rumors.
Du Juan said with some worry, "Princess Consort, do you want to go out for a while? You are clearly much prettier than Chu Yanluo, but you have been slandered as ugly by people who don't know the truth. Who knows what will be said about you in the future? We can't let the rumors continue!"
Shen Wantang shook her head: "This is not the best time to dispel the rumors. Let's wait a little longer."
Du Juan and Qin Xin exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes. What was the Crown Princess waiting for? She had been slandered like this, how could she still wait?
But their master said they had to wait, and no matter how anxious they were as maids, they had no choice but to obey orders.
evening.
As usual, Shen Wantang went for a walk in the garden. On the way, she was stopped by Chu Yanluo once again.
She was still dressed in white, her long hair flowing freely, her wounded face displaying an air of aloofness and arrogance.
"Shen Wantang".
Chu Yanluo said arrogantly, "You lost!"
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