Sheng Jingyu suspected he had misheard and asked him to repeat himself.
Meng Qi truthfully stated, "Su Wenyuan plans to assassinate the Prince tonight and then frame Prime Minister Su."
Not a single word more, not a single word less; just listen to the key points.
Sheng Jingyu didn't react for a long time, and finally laughed in anger. Instead of committing suicide, he decided to kill him instead.
This was the first time I'd heard something so shocking since his reputation for tyranny spread.
His princess, whom he had never met, was quite ambitious.
"My father specifically sent someone to warn me not to kill the princess, lest there be much gossip in the court. I was just worried about where to start, and now she's going to make her move first. Good thing! Go and bring her over quickly so I can see her!" Sheng Jingyu was a little impatient.
What was originally a dull and uneventful happy occasion suddenly became quite interesting.
At the Prime Minister's residence, Su Yuan and Madam Wang were still very unwilling.
The dowry was too large for them to bear.
But Su Wenyuan was willing to perish with everyone. Now that the bridal sedan chair from Prince Chen's mansion had arrived, it would be difficult to explain if a fight broke out.
"Alright, we'll give her a small portion first, and we'll talk about the rest later! Didn't Prince Chen already say that whether she lives or dies depends on the Princess's fate? Perhaps she won't live for more than a few days." Madam Wang's eyes were ruthless.
Su Yuan snorted coldly: "Does it really take a few days? She's going to assassinate Prince Chen tonight."
Madam Wang glanced at Su Wenyuan with disdain and said, "She's just talking big. If she actually saw Prince Chen, her legs would go weak and she'd be lucky to even stand up. Assassination? Master, you should go and coax her a bit, give her some money, and send her away."
Wang knew Su Wenyuan well; she was timid and cowardly, and usually dared not speak loudly.
We were pushed to the limit today, but things will get better after this. Maybe we'll even feel scared later.
After thinking it over for a moment, Su Yuan decided it was feasible and had two boxes of dowry brought out.
Inside were mostly cheap clothes and fabrics, but there was a separate box containing jewelry and silver notes.
After reading it, Su Wenyuan hugged him tightly, turned around and left without saying a word.
Just a little is enough to last a few days. We can come back for the rest when we have time later.
The bridal sedan chair at the door had been waiting for too long; she couldn't afford to offend that living devil.
"Is she satisfied or not?" Su Yuan looked at Wang Shi, puzzled.
When Wang saw Su Wenyuan leave without saying a word, she almost burst out laughing.
"She's stingy and has never seen so much silver before. She's probably stunned. Just ignore her."
Su Yuan felt that things were not so simple and was afraid that she would be dissatisfied and take malicious revenge, which would drag her whole family to their deaths.
Wang firmly believed that she didn't have the guts, that she wouldn't do it.
Su Wenyuan had already boarded the bridal sedan chair and was counting the silver. She then took out a portion of it and gave it to Yuexiu.
Throughout the book, she stayed by the original owner's side. Even when the original owner was bullied, she didn't leave. If the Prince Chen's mansion was truly a den of dragons and tigers, then she shouldn't drag that young lady down with her.
But Yuexiu refused, vowing to stay with Su Wenyuan even unto death.
"Okay, tell me if you want to leave later." Su Wenyuan didn't waste any more words.
The front hall of Prince Chen's residence.
Although Sheng Jingyu said everything should be kept simple, there still had to be a wedding ceremony in the mansion.
Some uninvited guests were sitting in the hall, waiting to see Su Wenyuan.
Those who dared to come and watch the spectacle were all staunch princelings, unafraid of offending Sheng Jingyu.
"Back then, so many families wanted to send their daughters to Prince Chen's mansion, but now, they can't even find one to marry."
"The Emperor must have racked his brains to choose such a person. She seems to have a good background, being the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Su, but in reality, she is not respectable."
"They'll be here soon, but it seems Prince Chen doesn't intend to show up."
The crowd lowered their voices and began to chatter amongst themselves.
Hearing this, the Crown Prince, who was sitting upright in front, chuckled and said, "Forget about whether Prince Chen will show up or not, let's guess whether Princess Chen will be alive."
Another person asked in confusion, "Didn't the Emperor already warn Prince Chen not to harm the Princess?"
The Crown Prince sneered: "Have you forgotten Consort He from back then? Even the Emperor's decree couldn't save her."
In the past, there was a concubine in the inner palace who, relying on her favor, mocked Sheng Jingyu for being blind. Sheng Jingyu immediately ordered his men to gouge out her eyes.
The Emperor immediately issued an edict, ordering him not to harm the Imperial Concubine.
But he stubbornly blocked the eunuch who was supposed to deliver the decree from the outside until the screams were heard, and only then did he allow the eunuch to announce the decree.
Recalling this incident, everyone felt a chill run down their spines, and the room fell silent.
The bridal sedan chair stopped at the entrance of Prince Chen's mansion, and the matchmaker led Su Wenyuan into the mansion.
As soon as they arrived at the front hall, they heard the Crown Prince jokingly say, "Why are you still wearing a veil? Prince Chen has an eye disease, so it doesn't matter whether you wear one or not, since you can't see anyway."
After he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter. Yuexiu, who was standing next to him, felt uneasy and her face turned bright red.
With so many people staring at them like they were clowns, anyone would feel uncomfortable.
Su Wenyuan ripped off the veil and said coldly, "The red veil is not for people to see. It represents joy and good fortune. You all are so ignorant, so don't laugh so loudly."
The smiles froze on everyone's faces, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
What surprised everyone even more was Su Wenyuan's appearance. She had bright eyes, long eyebrows, and her beauty could not be hidden even in a coarse cloth wedding dress.
She bears a striking resemblance to her mother, who was once known as the most beautiful woman in the capital.
It's truly a pity that someone with such beauty is about to pass away.
The Crown Prince, who had been pushing this matter to the limit, looked extremely grim. Didn't Su Lin'er say that her eldest sister was plain-looking? If he had known she looked like this, how could he have let her marry Sheng Jingyu?
"Why are you all no longer laughing?" Sheng Jingyu walked in unhurriedly.
No one expected him to appear, still dressed in white.
Su Wenyuan was also surprised and turned around out of curiosity.
Her features were delicate, her face was as white as paper, and her eyes were covered by a white veil, giving her an ethereal and aloof air.
A gentle breeze rustled her coat, making her figure appear even thinner and more slender beneath it.
So thin and emaciated, it's hard to imagine he was a prince of high status.
At this moment, Sheng Jingyu's gaze, hidden beneath the white veil, was also scrutinizing her.
It's equally unbelievable that someone with such a face would be used as a target.
The Crown Prince's expression calmed down slightly, and he said in a relaxed manner, "It is a joyous occasion for Fourth Brother to get married, but it is a pity that Fourth Brother is blind and cannot see the Princess's stunning appearance."
Sheng Jingyu's smile vanished instantly, and his face darkened.
Su Wenyuan was startled, thinking that the male lead was indeed different, able to directly touch Sheng Jingyu's sore spot.
Everyone broke out in a cold sweat. It was fine for them to laugh behind their backs, but no one dared to join in the fun in front of them.
Someone came to the rescue, saying, "Looks are secondary. It's said that Prime Minister Su's eldest daughter is gentle, virtuous, exceptionally intelligent, well-educated, and understanding..."
Su Wenyuan looked at the person who spoke with a look of astonishment.
But isn't that nonsense?
Sheng Jingyu's mood did not improve because of these praises. He flicked his sleeves and said, "I am tired. Please leave."
The ceremony ended just like that. Sheng Jingyu didn't say anything to Su Wenyuan and turned to leave.
He came here specifically because he was curious about Su Wenyuan's appearance.
The real highlight comes at night...
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