How could Su Mingyue agree to annul the engagement? This was a marriage she had fought hard to secure, and one she considered the best one!
If she were to be jilted like this, all her previous scheming would be in vain, and she would also suffer a lot of infamy, making it impossible for her to marry someone better in the future!
It would be highly unlikely that she, as a concubine's daughter, would marry a prince. Even without Su Nanxi, she would still be unable to reach that level, because of her social status!
She schemed and plotted to get this opportunity. She didn't look down on the paralyzed prince at all, and even put on a lot of affectionate scenes to show her attitude that she would only marry the prince of Jingnan in this life. She made a big fuss about it, and the higher-ups found out, and that's when they finally agreed to let her marry him!
Was it easy for her?
She had been planning for so many years, all for the sake of marrying into the royal family and becoming the crown prince's wife!
Therefore, even if Su Mingyue is beaten to death, she will not be willing to break off the engagement!
If she breaks off the engagement, she will have lost completely!
First of all, she lost to Su Nanxi. She had envied Su Nanxi for having a good marriage since she was a child, so she started to plan from a young age. She pretended to be weak and pitiful to gain sympathy and slowly got close to Su Nanxi. She tried her best to influence Su Nanxi, hoping to make Su Nanxi resist and cancel the marriage.
But that was no child's play. Su Nanxi didn't think the Prince of Jingnan was any bad, so she didn't make any moves. The marriage was very stable, and preparations even began long ago.
Su Mingyue had no choice but to take drastic measures. It was the marriage she had longed for for many years. Her stepmother always told her that Su Nanxi was lucky to have such a wonderful thing, which made Su Mingyue even more jealous.
The Prince of Jingnan is handsome and elegant, and his manners and etiquette are impeccable. He is the dream lover of many girls in the capital!
Su Mingyue wasn't initially attracted to the Prince of Jingnan's family background; she was first captivated by his appearance. He spoke a few gentle words, and she was completely smitten, her heart fluttering with infatuation.
Unfortunately, she never caught anyone's eye, not only because of her status as an illegitimate daughter, but also because she wasn't their type!
It doesn't matter if I don't like her, as long as she likes her!
Su Mingyue forced Luo Xiaoniang to plan for her. The mother and daughter colluded with many people and finally managed to snatch the marriage. They hadn't been happy for long, and now they were looking forward to the wedding day when they were suddenly told that the other party wanted to cancel the engagement. How could they accept that?
Su Mingyue naturally couldn't accept it, so she started making a scene, imitating Luo Xiaoniang by crying, making a scene, and threatening to hang herself.
But with the old lady present, she couldn't be allowed to act recklessly. Suddenly, the ground was struck heavily, and Su Mingyue instantly knew that the old lady was angry, so she stopped making a scene, but the crying did not stop.
The Prince Qing's mansion only sent a steward, who seemed very serious and unreasonable. He didn't react much to Su Mingyue's crying and fussing, and even looked up at her, acting as if he didn't care about her crying.
The people of the Marquis of Anping's mansion felt extremely embarrassed, and the Marquis of Anping's face turned completely black!
He never agreed to the marriage in the first place. The marriage was originally Xixi's, and no amount of excuses can cover up the truth!
Xi Xi has disappeared, but the concubine's daughter in the mansion has climbed up to her, making her a laughing stock for many people!
This made the Marquis's mansion a laughing stock in the entire capital!
All the rumors, speculations, and calculations circulating outside are saying that the Marquis of Anping's mansion is in complete chaos!
Even as the Marquis of Anping, he was summoned to the palace by the emperor and severely reprimanded, losing all face and dignity!
If it weren't for the indecent incident that happened later, and the sudden illness of the Prince of Jingnan, this would have been impossible. It would have been impossible for the whole world to be in such a mess!
I thought everything was settled and the matter was settled, but I never expected things to turn out this way!
Listen to what the steward of Prince Qing's mansion has to say!
Contrary to popular belief, the Crown Prince of Jingnan is not ill; he has been framed and is in this predicament!
Even he thought it was an illness and sent a lot of medicine over, but it turned out not to be!
Rumors from the outside world are indeed unreliable; many are meant to confuse the public and cover up the truth. The truth is often not what the rumors say, because the truth is often far more unbearable!
"What happened between you and the Prince of Jingnan? Tell me honestly!"
Marquis Anping spoke coldly, and his expression was even more indifferent.
Su Mingyue was startled when she saw this. She knew very well that her father was angry. The reason he suddenly asked about this matter was probably because the steward of the Prince Qing's mansion had said something, or because her father had found out something!
But whatever those things were, so much time has passed. Why bring them up again? This concerns one's reputation. How can one mention it in front of so many people? Isn't that just trying to humiliate someone?
Marquis Anping snorted coldly, "If you feel humiliated, you don't have to say anything more! But not saying anything doesn't mean no one knows! Don't think that just because it's over, there's no evidence left. If you have that kind of wishful thinking, things will get even worse later!"
Su Mingyue was shocked; her father had really changed!
Seeing her cry, I no longer softened my heart and stopped trying to coax her!
They spoke so coldly, and looked so unfamiliar!
What else could Su Mingyue do but cry? "I don't know! I really don't know! I woke up like that!"
She was crying so hard, her face streaked with tears, that anyone else would probably have melted!
Unfortunately, none of the people present were soft-hearted and showed no sympathy for Su Mingyue whatsoever.
At this point, Luo Xiaoniang had no other choice but to prove her daughter's innocence, and she also cried along with her!
"You don't know about this? Fine! Let's find another one! How did the Prince of Jingnan get his injury?"
Marquis Anping's expression was indifferent, completely devoid of his usual cheerful demeanor.
Su Mingyue and her daughter exchanged a glance, both seeing panic and fear in each other's eyes. In that brief moment, they reached a consensus: they didn't know!
"Dad! How would I, a young girl, know so much? I wasn't even there at the time. I only found out later, and when I went to check, I learned that it wasn't an illness, but an injury! How did this get dragged into my hands? I really didn't know a thing!"
Su Mingyue sobbed uncontrollably as she spoke in a pitiful tone.
They look so innocent and pitiful!
Luo Xiaoniang also helped to testify that Su Mingyue was not present at the time and it had nothing to do with her daughter. As they talked, they started to digress and started playing the emotional card, crying and sobbing.
"If Your Excellency feels that I am not good at teaching my daughter, then you might as well let my daughter and me leave the manor. It's better for us to fend for ourselves outside than to be wronged from time to time! I don't blame Your Excellency! You are only thinking of the bigger picture!"
The steward of Prince Qing's mansion didn't want to hear such nonsense. He was just there to give an explanation, and after he finished speaking, he would naturally go back to report. The follow-up matters would naturally proceed according to procedure.
After seeing off the steward of Prince Qing's mansion with a face full of apologies and closing the gate, Marquis Anping finally no longer needed to suppress his emotions, but his expression became even more unpleasant.
"If the Prince Qing's family didn't have evidence, would they be so confident in announcing the engagement? Do you all think we're all fools?!"
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