Madam Wang added fuel to the fire, saying, "That's right! I've never been respectful to my elders before. It's only because the Crown Prince is here to testify that I dare to say such things. Otherwise, everyone would think that I, your stepmother, am talking nonsense."
Su Yuan glared at her, trying to get her to shut up.
"Lin'er, quickly get His Highness the Crown Prince a new cup of tea," Madam Wang said warmly, trying to create an opportunity for them.
If even a concubine's daughter from the Prime Minister's mansion can become a princess, then Su Lin'er, a legitimate daughter, wanting to marry the Crown Prince isn't exactly delusional, is it?
The Crown Prince waved his hand and said, "No need to change it. Is Princess Consort not coming?"
He came here today specifically to see Su Wenyuan.
He had never met her before the wedding; he only knew about her from Su Lin'er.
On her wedding day, she wore a simple wedding dress and simple attire, and he only caught a fleeting glance at her.
With just one glance, the Crown Prince realized he had made the wrong choice. He would regret it to death if he had actually chosen a dignified and proper princess for Prince Chen.
Su Yuan could no longer sit still and summoned a servant to go and take another look.
Before anyone could leave, Su Wenyuan arrived.
"Greetings to Princess Consort Chen."
As soon as they entered the gate, everyone in the courtyard knelt down, a stark contrast to their wedding day.
On the day she got married, none of these people wanted to look at her.
The reason I can now show respect and bow is not only because of my status, but more so because I have heard of Su Wenyuan's glorious deeds.
They set fire to Prince Chen's residence and snatched people from Prince Chen's hands.
Today, there's one more thing to add: it will drive the Empress mad.
Su Yuan strode out of the front hall and urged, "Hurry up!"
He was extremely anxious because he had kept the Crown Prince waiting for so long.
Su Wenyuan smiled in surprise, "Father, you've missed me that much after just two days?"
"I miss you? His Highness the Crown Prince is here too! He's been waiting for you at the residence for a long time, can't you hurry up?" Su Yuan was genuinely anxious.
Su Wenyuan raised an eyebrow with a half-smile, realizing that the Crown Prince was also there.
Ever since she learned that the Emperor had initially chosen Su Lin'er as the princess consort for Sheng Jingyu, she had been wondering who was behind it all.
The most likely candidate is the Crown Prince.
Unexpectedly, the original owner of the body had died, and she became the one who married Sheng Jingyu.
Everything is not going according to plan. Is the Crown Prince getting anxious?
Upon arriving at the front hall, Madam Wang asked sternly, "Why are you so late? Do you really expect us to wait for you during your homecoming?"
Su Wenyuan said calmly, "I went to the palace to see the Empress first. The Empress had been suffering from abdominal pain last night, and the Prince was worried, so I accompanied her to the palace. If Father and Madam have any complaints, why don't you go to the palace and speak with the Empress?"
"You..." Wang was speechless for a moment. Since she had gone to see the Empress, what else could she say?
Su Wenyuan found a seat and immediately saw Su Lin'er, who looked shocked.
Su Lin'er was staring intently at her; this was the first time she had seen Su Wenyuan since her marriage.
Su Lin'er recognized the hair accessory she was wearing.
It turned out that Su Yuan and Wang Shi hadn't lied to her; Su Wenyuan's dowry included jewelry worth hundreds of thousands!
Moreover, she inexplicably felt that Su Wenyuan had completely changed.
The face is still the same, but I used to be timid and cowardly, always hiding myself like an ostrich, even though I had a good appearance.
Now she not only shows herself off confidently, but she's also learned to dress up, and her whole aura is completely different.
"Are you Su Wenyuan?" Su Lin'er stepped forward in disbelief, almost pressing her face against hers.
The crown prince had a cold face and was very displeased.
I saw it again, still so unrestrained and arrogant. Is this what Su Lin'er meant by... cowardly as a mouse?
Su Wenyuan smiled faintly and said, "I have lived in the Prime Minister's residence for many years. How come you don't recognize me after only three days?"
"You...it's impossible! How could you wear such jewelry, and the clothes you're wearing..."
When Su Lin'er goes crazy, she's just like Wang Shi, cut from the same cloth. She even started hitting her while talking.
Su Wenyuan shook off her hand and said, "Before, when Madam was in charge of the household, all the good things were with you, so of course I had nothing to wear or adorn. Now I am the Princess Consort of Prince Chen."
“If I were to wear that wooden stick and straw tag like before, people who didn’t know better would think I sold myself to bury my father.” After saying that, she deliberately looked at Su Yuan.
"Lin'er!" Su Yuan stepped forward and pulled Su Lin'er back. "Your sister is now the Princess Consort of Chen, so naturally things will be different."
Su Lin'er reluctantly stepped back, her gaze still fixed on Su Wenyuan.
Jealousy—jealousy of everything from her face to her dowry and jewelry!
They thought they were just getting rid of an eyesore, but it turned out to be a stroke of genius that brought her great wealth and fortune!
Lady Wang asked, "Didn't you see His Highness the Crown Prince here?"
“I see. Why is His Highness the Crown Prince here? Shouldn’t he be in the palace with the Empress?” Su Wenyuan spoke first, seizing the initiative.
They enjoy smearing others and labeling people, and Su Wenyuan has learned to do it too.
Crown Prince Sheng Yuanhe bluntly stated, "The Empress is never short of companions; if I were here, her illness would be even more difficult to cure."
Su Wenyuan's eyes lit up, and she slapped the table, saying, "Then we're pretty much on the same page. I shouldn't have gone if I'd known."
The Empress hates her now. She has only been married to Sheng Jingyu for three days, and she is already being disliked.
"Huh? The Empress doesn't like you?" Sheng Yuanhe asked in surprise.
If Su Wenyuan is as Su Lin'er says, someone who is not presentable, it's normal that the Empress doesn't like her.
Even his current open and generous demeanor couldn't satisfy the Empress?
"Are you surprised? I don't like you either," Su Wenyuan replied casually.
Suddenly, the two of them started chatting! And they seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.
Sheng Yuanhe showed his first smile since entering; before, it was just a polite, slight smile, but now he looked genuinely happy.
The two chatted for a while, and Sheng Yuanhe wanted to understand Su Wenyuan's personality.
Su Wenyuan was curious about how deep his schemes were.
Su Yuan tried to interject several times, but failed. Wang tried to interrupt him several times, but also failed.
Su Lin'er was anxiously waiting on the side. What happened to the promise to help her get her dowry?
"Su Wenyuan! What are you doing chatting so much with the Crown Prince, you're a married woman?" Su Lin'er interrupted forcefully.
Su Wenyuan asked with a smile, "Then what are you looking at here, a young lady who hasn't even married yet?"
Su Lin'er was speechless and looked to Sheng Yuanhe for help.
Sheng Yuanhe stood up and said, "It seems I shouldn't be here. I've disturbed Prime Minister Su today. It's an honor to chat with Princess Consort Chen for so long."
After saying that, he left. Su Lin'er hurriedly chased after him, but she couldn't bring him back.
Su Yuan angrily asked, "What nonsense are you spouting? Do you even know what your sister is like...?"
"I know," Su Wenyuan answered decisively, "but does she even deserve it?"
"Su Wenyuan!" Wang rushed forward, but Meng Qi stopped her.
He'd been preparing for ages, and it's a miracle the princess had lasted this long before getting a beating, given her sharp tongue.
Wang shouted hoarsely, "If you have any grievances, take them out on me, don't ruin Lin'er."
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