Su Wenyuan not only didn't get angry, but did that mean she agreed to let her in?
Yan Jiao was so excited she didn't know what to say. With Su Wenyuan's words, her matter was finally settled.
Madam Mo was indeed cunning and shrewd; she sensed that things weren't so simple.
He first glared at Yan Jiao, reminding her to calm down, and then said to Su Wenyuan, "This matter still needs the consent of the Prince and Princess. Although it was arranged by the Empress, Jiao'er will still need your care from now on."
Su Wenyuan looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "Actually, I can't control this matter. Although I come from the Prime Minister's mansion, I have no family to rely on. The Empress Dowager has made the decision about me becoming a concubine, and I have to agree no matter what, except for the Prince..."
"What's wrong, Your Highness?" Yan Jiao asked anxiously, still unable to contain herself. "Does Your Highness not want to take a concubine?"
Su Wenyuan nodded and said, "Back then, the prince didn't even want to marry me, his princess consort."
Madam Mo's smile faded, realizing that Su Wenyuan had come to refuse again today.
She was merely using Prince Chen's name to refuse, thus appearing generous and dignified.
"Is the Prince's invitation for the Princess to come today?" Madam Mo's attitude had changed.
Since you're here to refuse, there's nothing more to talk about.
Su Wenyuan smiled and said, "It was my own idea."
Madam Mo nodded and said, "In that case, I understand the Princess's meaning. Let's wait and see how this matter will ultimately turn out."
After saying that, she stood up and was about to leave the front hall.
Logically, as the hostess, she should have kicked Su Wenyuan out after hearing such unpleasant words, but she didn't dare.
The reason I'm leaving now is because I've seen that Su Wenyuan has always been good-tempered since she entered the manor.
Yan Jiao followed her away, looking equally unhappy.
Su Wenyuan said calmly, "I wanted to help you by letting Miss Yan stay at Prince Chen's residence for a few days. Perhaps the prince would change his mind after a while. If you don't want to, then forget it."
This time, it was Su Wenyuan who was in a hurry to leave. Yan Jiao's expression changed quickly, and she excitedly chased after her.
Madam Mo tried to pull her, but couldn't.
"Your Highness, wait! I'm willing to go, Your Highness!" Yan Jiao called to her from behind.
Su Wenyuan didn't stop walking; she had already reached the door when Yan Jiao caught up and blocked her way.
Su Wenyuan said coldly, "I came here with good intentions. With your attitude, I can't think of any reason to help you. Just wait for the Prince's news. My entry into the palace wasn't decided by the Empress alone; it was mainly my father who made the decision."
She addressed the two men differently, referring to the Emperor as "Father Emperor."
Yan Jiao could understand that Su Wenyuan and the Empress did not have a good relationship, which was why the way she addressed her was so unfamiliar.
She had no doubt about what Su Wenyuan said. The Emperor had requested that Prince Chen marry, and the Empress was just helping out.
So if Sheng Jingyu really disagrees, even if it's arranged by the Empress, the chances of them being able to enter the mansion are not high.
If we can enter the mansion ahead of time and change Sheng Jingyu's mind, then the matter can be completely resolved.
The opportunity now lies with Su Wenyuan.
But they angered Su Wenyuan, so Yan Jiao quickly apologized.
Su Wenyuan remained standing there, her face cold, without uttering a word.
Yan Jiao turned to discuss with Madam Mo, asking her to apologize to Su Wenyuan.
Things happened too quickly, and Madam Mo always felt that something was wrong, but Yan Jiao was pressing her hard, not allowing her to think about it much.
Finally, Madam Mo apologized to Su Wenyuan with a smile and then respectfully invited her back to the front hall.
This time, Su Wenyuan did not sit down, but said directly, "If you are willing, I will have the carriage from the Prince Chen's residence come to pick you up first thing tomorrow morning. We can tell everyone that you are staying with me for a while, so it won't ruin your reputation."
Yan Jiao nodded repeatedly, her heart filled with excitement.
Su Wenyuan added, "There was a little misunderstanding today, but don't take it to heart. It's just a few pieces of clothing. I brought them as a small gift for you."
Even though it was clearly Yan Jiao and the others' fault, Su Wenyuan told her not to take it to heart.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Yan Jiao's mind: Could Su Wenyuan be trying to curry favor with her?
She took the clothes without any hesitation.
"Then I'll be going now, see you tomorrow." Su Wenyuan was very kind to Yan Jiao.
When he turned to look at Madam Mo, he was not so enthusiastic. He gave a polite smile but didn't say a word.
As soon as she left, Madam Mo anxiously asked Yan Jiao what had happened today, as Su Wenyuan's behavior was too abnormal.
Yan Jiao casually recounted what had happened at the clothing shop.
Madam Mo slammed her hand on the table and said, "Can you be a little more sensible? That day, someone insulted her in the palace, and she attacked that person right there in the palace. You stole her clothes and even hit her maid. Do you think she would help you?
Yan Jiao is not Madam Mo's biological daughter; her mother was a concubine in the household who died young.
Although Madam Mo has treated her better than her own children over the years, she has always been better than the other illegitimate sons and daughters in the mansion.
Whenever such a good opportunity as becoming a concubine arose, Madam Mo immediately thought of her.
But Yan Jiao was not in her right mind and wouldn't listen to Madam Mo's advice. She complained, "How is it impossible? You've already angered the Princess, so stop making wild guesses."
"What do you mean by wild guesses? You moved to Prince Chen's mansion, which means you've fallen into her hands. She'll definitely find a way to get revenge on you!" Madam Mo was furious.
Yan Jiao explained, "She doesn't get along with the Empress, and she can't stop the Prince from taking a concubine. We were found by the Empress, so she definitely wants to get along with us so that we won't cause her trouble in the future."
Madam Mo suddenly laughed. This person was really naively foolish.
Do you think she and He Meiqiu can really mess with Su Wenyuan?
"The fact that these clothes have been delivered is nothing short of flattery. In my opinion, this princess is quite clever and sensible. She'll take us to Prince Chen's residence tomorrow morning, so we'll have an explanation to give to the Empress."
"Otherwise, if I go to the Empress's place tomorrow, I'll definitely get a scolding. I need to hurry up and pack my things."
Yan Jiao's ideas became increasingly outrageous, and despite Madam Mo's repeated attempts to stop her, the two eventually had a big argument.
Over the years, Yan Jiao has had many grievances against Madam Mo. Although Madam Mo treats her better than other concubine daughters, she is worlds apart from Madam Mo's biological daughters.
Since she's going to be married into the Prince Chen's mansion anyway, she might as well just say it all today.
"If your daughter can't be the Crown Princess, she'll be no better off than me, Prince Chen's concubine!"
These were Yan Jiao's last words, and also the reason why Madam Mo made up her mind to stop interfering with her.
Inside the carriage, Su Wenyuan was pondering what to say next.
Yuexiu, standing beside her, asked in confusion, "Your Highness, why not just invite her into the residence directly? Why go through all that trouble?"
It's so troublesome to pretend to be angry and leave.
Su Wenyuan explained, "Madam Mo is too clever. If she had just said that she would refuse, Yan Jiao wouldn't have dared to disobey."
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