Su Mingyue didn't want to talk outside. Her idea was to talk alone, without outside interference, so that she could achieve her goals as before.
In the past, unless it was a matter of principle or something particularly important, Marquis Anping, with the mentality of "it's better to avoid trouble," would generally not care too much. He would just act cute or pitiful, and as long as he had enough thick skin, he wouldn't make things too difficult!
Su Mingyue knew it perfectly well!
However, this works best when there are few people; it's generally not feasible when there are many people!
Because Su Mingyue is always looking for benefits, others can't stand to see her doing well. When they see her doing well, they will inevitably feel jealous and will intentionally or unintentionally obstruct her, making it difficult for the plan to be achieved.
In the Marquis's mansion, Su Mingyue was not the only concubine's daughter. There was no shortage of open and covert struggles. She knew this well. The fastest way to achieve her goal was to be alone with him and use her own strength to quickly get Marquis Anping to agree. Once he agreed, it would be a success!
Clearly, Marquis Anping was well aware of this, so at this moment, he did not want to give Su Mingyue too many opportunities.
He should just stay where he is and say what he has to say, because he has other things to do after he finishes speaking!
He didn't want to be misled and end up making some rash promises he shouldn't have!
He finally understood that in the past, it was his own carelessness and impatience that had given Su Mingyue and her daughter a lot of convenience, while he himself was completely unaware of it.
"Dad! It's so hot today, and we haven't had a proper chat in a while. Shall we find a pavilion to sit in and talk?"
Su Mingyue was unwilling to stand here and speak; it would be obvious to everyone that she was not well-liked!
Therefore, she tried her best to speak softly, hoping to persuade Marquis Anping to change his mind.
However, Marquis Anping said sternly, "Call me Father! Say it right here! If you have something important to say, just say it. If not, go back! I'm very busy and don't have any free time!"
Su Mingyue's heart skipped a beat. She raised her head and looked at Marquis Anping with a hurt look in her eyes. Her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she had been bullied. She looked pitiful!
In the Marquis's mansion, not just anyone can call Marquis Anping "father." Generally, one is required to formally address him as "father," except for those with a very close relationship!
This "father" was something Su Mingyue had worked hard for a long time to get her to tacitly accept. It was a symbol of being favored, at least in the eyes of the people in the mansion!
The other young masters and ladies, except for the eldest young lady, all called him father, which is why Su Mingyue felt special and had a sense of superiority!
Now that she's being asked to change it back, Su Mingyue is naturally unwilling, as it would be tantamount to stripping her of much of her glory.
"These are the rules of the manor; don't overstep them!"
Marquis Anping spoke calmly, which served as an explanation.
Clearly, saying that Su Mingyue overstepped her bounds is undoubtedly a slap in the face to Su Mingyue, saying that she is not worthy!
She was furious. Wasn't that how they always called her before? Why did they suddenly stop? Had something really happened?
Could it be that there's been a clue about the young lady's affair, and she's been discovered?
This shouldn't be!
Although she played a significant role in it, she was not directly involved and has an alibi!
Besides, her godfather said that he had already wiped out all the clues, and no one would be able to find a trace of her. No matter how hard they searched, they would not be able to find her!
This is why she could refute so confidently, unafraid of investigation, and even make the bold statement that she was upright and had nothing to fear!
They could even swear a solemn oath in front of the tokens of the Su family ancestors to prove their innocence and clear themselves of all charges!
Finding out about her won't be that easy!
Everything requires evidence; words alone are not enough!
Even if there are suspicions, so what? She's gone, thousands of miles away. Trying to accuse her? You're kidding!
She has to thank her godfather for everything he did, which allowed her to vent her anger without getting a drop of blood on her hands!
So what if she's suspicious? We can't do anything to her!
She was involved in the matter of the Prince of Jingnan, but who has evidence to directly prove that she did it?
All she wanted was a happy marriage, why couldn't she have that?
Her godfather once said that she is so good that she deserves the best in the world!
Thinking of the marriage of the Prince of Jingnan, Su Mingyue was furious again. She was almost the Prince's wife, so why did things suddenly change?
What were the thoughts of the Marquis of Anping's family, and why did they agree to it?
We are all respectable families in the capital, how come you have no shame now? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at? You insist on dragging things out over the marriage!
It's one thing to annul the engagement, but what was the final outcome without even informing her? She was the person directly involved!
Just how utterly disregarding her existence!
She had everything prepared and was just waiting for the wedding day to arrive so she could sit beautifully in the bridal sedan chair!
But now, I don't know what happened, and suddenly everything has changed!
Su Mingyue felt increasingly wronged. The Marquis's mansion owed her an explanation and a happy marriage!
He thought it in his heart and asked it aloud.
"Father, can you tell me what I did wrong? Why are you treating me like this? No one has told me anything about my marriage to the Prince of Jingnan. Do you think I am nothing in your eyes? I moved to the North Garden and cooperated with your arrangements without any regrets. But can you tell me if the Marquis's Mansion has abandoned me? Is it really because they think I have brought shame to the Marquis's Mansion that they have left my mother and me to fend for ourselves?"
Su Mingyue sensed it coming, and her emotions were building up. Her eyes were brimming with tears, about to fall, making her look utterly pitiful!
If it were someone else, they might have softened their stance, since what Su Mingyue said was true, and it did sound like the Marquis's mansion was in the wrong.
However, Marquis Anping simply looked at Su Mingyue calmly and asked indifferently, "Don't you already have the answer in your heart? Why ask any more questions!"
Su Mingyue was taken aback; this was not the reply she had expected!
What has the answer?
She didn't have an answer in her heart, otherwise she wouldn't have come to ask!
She wanted to soften Marquis Anping's heart today and let her and her daughter return to their old courtyard. She didn't want to stay in the North Garden anymore!
However, Marquis Anping was different from before. He stopped talking and showed no impatience. He wanted to resolve the matter quickly and simply waved his hand in agreement!
For a moment, she didn't know how to continue; this was not what she had imagined!
That's not the version she wanted!
She froze for a moment, and seeing that Marquis Anping was about to leave, she quickly racked her brains, "Father! My mother and I have nothing in the North Garden, and the servants often bully us. Father, could you let us go back to our old courtyard?"
Marquis Anping was about to leave when he was called out to, so he stopped in his tracks, turned around and glanced at Su Mingyue, "Don't you know why you moved to Beiyuan?"
Su Mingyue nodded and said sincerely, "I don't know! Father, please tell me!"
My heart was in turmoil, fearing I might say something inappropriate!
"If that's what the master says, then it's suitable for you; it'll ward off evil spirits and protect your home!"
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