After returning home, Su Mingyue was furious and smashed a lot of things.
But after a while, they dared not drop it anymore, because the government had a new rule that damage caused by human error would no longer be repaired!
This means that everything that exists is recorded. If you want to add anything, you need to find a sufficient reason to stop using Zhonggong and resolve the issue yourself.
It doesn't matter how many things Su Mingyue smashes; they all belong to her room. If they're gone, they're gone!
If you want to add something, you need to apply, and at that point it's not something you can just do by talking to Marquis Anping for a few minutes!
It requires approval from each level of government, and finally, the decision is made by Madam Su.
Previously, there was no such rule. Concubines could fawn over Marquis Anping, and illegitimate children could also take advantage of his influence to gain many benefits from him. As long as Marquis Anping agreed, everything would be easy!
But at some point, a rectification campaign began in the Marquis of Anping's residence. This campaign received strong support from the old lady, and many unreasonable regulations were abolished, while many new regulations were added based on the actual situation.
Marquis Anping dared not say more, because everything was reasonable and for the sake of the Marquis's mansion to develop in a better direction, so he nodded!
Most importantly, Marquis Anping himself didn't want to get involved. He was caught in the middle, and it was difficult for him to handle both sides. He had thought about making some changes, but he often couldn't bring himself to do it!
Isn't it better now?
Someone has made a move; he just needs to pretend he can't do anything, and no trouble will come his way!
No one bothers him, and he can achieve his goal, so why not?
It was precisely because Marquis Anping did not participate or interfere that Su Mingyue felt she had lost her support. She used to be arrogant and spoiled, but now she had to think twice before she dared to do anything!
She wasn't afraid of Su Luolin before, but after Su Luolin made changes, she became very ruthless and showed no mercy. She had been punished before, so she was afraid!
When she was being punished, no one stood up for her, not even her maid, so she was eventually dragged away!
She would absolutely refuse to go to Su Luolin to apply for additional funding!
That person has become terrifying!
The gentle and refined look of yesteryear is gone from his eyes; replaced by cold indifference. A single glance from him can send shivers down your spine!
So Su Mingyue stopped, and looking at the mess on the ground, she felt even more resentful.
She couldn't wait to get married. She had a feeling that once she married into the family, she would be in charge, and at least everyone would call her the Crown Prince's Consort!
Just thinking about it makes me feel incredibly comfortable!
Her head involuntarily tilted back, and she felt as if she were the Crown Prince's wife at that moment!
Their commotion naturally attracted the attention of others. Luo Xiaoniang didn't dare to make any move, and Su Mingyue ignored Luo Xiaoniang as well.
Su Mingyue's wedding dress was finished. Unable to contain her excitement, she sent the maid away and carefully, with trembling hands, tried on the dress.
I admired myself in the bronze mirror for a while, and the more I looked at myself, the more beautiful I felt!
So many people wear such a wedding dress but can't have it!
She achieved it so easily; she's just lucky!
Those rumors outside are just rumors, mere speculation, without any factual basis. Even if they were true, there's no way to verify them now, so what can they do to her?
It has absolutely nothing to do with her!
She didn't have that much power; she just gave him a push on the spur of the moment. It was a mistake, but not a big one. She could just say it was unintentional and have a good cry and get away with it.
Everything must be based on evidence; otherwise, she could easily turn the tables and sue those people for defamation!
So, Su Mingyue successfully consoled herself once again.
But she underestimated the power of rumors. Those rumors were very detrimental to her. Although they did not name names, the whole capital knew about Su Nanxi's disappearance. Everyone who knew, knew. With just a little thought, they could figure out what was going on!
When Marquis Anping returned from his trip with a dark expression, everyone in the manor knew that someone was about to suffer.
Sure enough, Luo Xiaoniang and her daughter Su Mingyue were soon informed.
The two of them, of course, could not admit that they had already reached an agreement beforehand to stand on a united front against external threats!
Marquis Anping did not intend to punish them, but merely to give them a warning and make them panic.
If you don't panic, how can you reveal your weaknesses?
After Marquis Anping finished his lecture, it was the Marquis's turn, and finally the Old Madam. They were all invited to have tea and a chat.
The mother and daughter bit their lip, claiming they didn't know, and even cried out that they were innocent and wanted to swear to God!
In their minds, the person was already dead, and judging by the timeline, he was probably just a skeleton. So what did they have to decide?
All they have to do is cry and shout that others have wronged them.
Besides, it's all speculation, and no names were mentioned, so how can we let them take the blame?
So he wasn't severely punished, but he was confined to his room to reflect on his actions.
They didn't think they were wrong, and they wouldn't reflect on themselves, so they closed the door and didn't pretend at all.
With the wedding date fast approaching, and the Crown Prince of Jingnan showing no reaction whatsoever, Su Mingyue began to panic. She knew the Crown Prince disliked her, but now that he was a cripple, it was already a favor that she didn't despise him!
Why give her a hard time?
What benefit would that bring him?
Will I still have to rely on her to serve me in the future?
Can't you lower your proud head a little, cater to her just once, and give her some face?
That's absolutely outrageous!
"Neither my wife nor I can get out; we can't hear a thing outside! Okra, you're the only one who's relatively free. Go and find out for me, and be sure to investigate carefully!"
Su Mingyue was so anxious that she was pacing back and forth. Waiting around wasn't going to solve anything, so she sent her personal maid, Qiu Kui, out to find out what was going on.
Okra returned quickly, looking dejected; it was clear she had been discovered and chased back.
Now even the maids aren't allowed to go out.
"Are you going to confine me until my wedding day?"
Su Mingyue was furious and pinched Qiu Kui repeatedly. Qiu Kui was used to it and didn't dare to say a word. She clenched her teeth and held back her tears.
If she shows even the slightest sadness, not only will no one pity her, but she will also be subjected to even more vicious beatings and verbal abuse!
However, Su Mingyue will be able to leave soon; the old lady sent someone to tell her to go out.
"What?! Break off the engagement? I don't agree!"
Su Mingyue thought they were going to talk about her dowry, and she was overjoyed on the way. She had already planned how to respond. But then, the engagement was called off!
How could she possibly accept this!
Wouldn't all those previous calculations have been in vain?
Not only did I waste my time, but I also ruined my reputation. I absolutely cannot agree to this!
Absolutely not!
She was all ready, just waiting to be carried there in a sedan chair so she could become the mistress of the house!
Now that the engagement has been broken off, I have nothing left!
"You disagree? Then tell me why they should agree?"
"The Crown Prince and I have consummated our marriage, isn't that enough?"
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