Princess Heng looked very unhappy after being scolded by the younger generation.
But the other party's status was more noble than hers, so she didn't dare to take action.
So, she could only suppress her anger and persuade him kindly:
"Our Ziyang is both talented and handsome. No one can beg for such a good person!"
Shen Mingyue said calmly, "I remember Miss Yunxia hasn't married yet. Since the third place winner is so good, why not introduce him to Miss Yunxia? Wouldn't it be wonderful to strengthen the relationship?"
"How is this possible?!"
Princess Heng refused without even thinking.
Yunxia is her youngest daughter and the legitimate daughter of Prince Heng.
Although Chen Ziyang was the third place in the imperial examination, he came from a poor family and had no one to help him.
How could she let her daughter marry someone of lower status?
Lu Qingyuan snorted coldly, "Aunt praised the third place winner so highly, why are you unwilling to introduce your daughter to him?"
"Your Highness the Princess is the only one in my heart, so I naturally don't want to get to know other women."
Chen Ziyang is very good at making excuses for himself.
If they were the pampered young ladies in wealthy families, they would probably have been bewitched by his sweet words.
It’s a pity that Lu Qingyuan already has someone in her heart.
Chen Ziyang's words only made her feel ridiculous and disgusted.
"Marriage at least requires mutual consent. My dear, this princess is not destined to be with you. You should find another beautiful woman."
Lu Qingyuan deliberately emphasized the three words "this princess", which actually widened the distance between her and Chen Ziyang.
Chen Ziyang lowered his head, hatred rising in his eyes.
Lu Qingyuan, do you think I really like you that much? I'm just attracted to the power and connections behind you!
Don't be so complacent. When you marry me, I will repay you for the humiliation you suffered today a hundredfold!
I have countless ways to torture and humiliate you!
Even though he was filled with resentment, Chen Ziyang still pretended to be affectionate: "Your humble servant is willing to wait for the day when Her Royal Highness changes her mind."
Shen Mingyue sneered contemptuously: "You clearly have a bright future, but you chose to take this crooked path. As long as I am still here, I will not let Qing Yuan marry you."
Seeing that Chen Ziyang and Lu Qingyuan's marriage was about to fall through, Princess Heng became anxious.
She looked at Shen Mingyue with dissatisfaction and threatened, "Noble Consort, Ziyang was chosen by the Queen Mother. What is your intention in sowing discord between Ziyang and Qingyuan?"
"Aunt, what you said is really interesting." Lu Qingyuan couldn't help but retort.
Glancing at Chen Ziyang who was kneeling on the ground, she felt even more disgusted.
When Jiayan was scolded by his mother, he knelt in the snow for two hours. He was shivering with cold, but he still stood straight and looked calm.
Even when Hongxuan was only six years old, he did something wrong and was punished by his royal brother. He was so scared that he cried, but he still knelt upright.
Even Baozi and Qiuhe are more presentable than this third place winner...
He has bad thoughts and is a bad person. Even his basic posture is so ugly.
She would rather become a nun and live a miserable and lonely life than marry this third place winner in the imperial examination!
"This princess and the third place winner have only met once. We are not even friends, let alone any feelings. From now on, this princess does not want to hear such nonsense again."
Lu Qingyuan stopped speaking restrainedly.
These people are determined to get more and more, so why should she give them face?
Chen Ziyang could no longer maintain his composure: "Your Highness..."
"If you dare to pester me again, I will treat you as a pervert and have you beaten up and thrown out into the street!"
Lu Qingyuan was so angry that she couldn't sit still and stood up suddenly.
Shen Mingyue was not in a hurry. She held Su Qiqi in her arms, stood up and walked out with Lu Qingyuan.
"Hey, the deal hasn't been finalized yet! Where are you going?" Princess Heng shouted hurriedly.
Shen Mingyue and Lu Qingyuan left the courtyard without looking back.
"Foster mother, what should I do?" Chen Ziyang looked worried. "The Imperial Concubine is being so aggressive. I really don't know how to refute her."
"Useless thing!"
Princess Heng kicked Chen Ziyang, who gasped in pain.
Seeing this, Princess Heng's mood finally improved a little.
A ruthless look flashed in her eyes, and she said coldly, "If soft tactics don't work, then hard tactics will. I've specially invited so many dignitaries to this banquet, and what you have to do with Lu Qingyuan today must be accomplished."
"Hard?" Chen Ziyang looked puzzled.
Princess Heng pulled out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and tossed it to Chen Ziyang. "This medicine is called Chanmian Powder. Even a nun would turn into a dissolute whore after taking one pill."
Understanding Princess Heng's intentions, Chen Ziyang's heart was pounding with fear: "If, if the princess blames the queen..."
Princess Heng smiled coldly, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness. "After losing her virginity in public, how could she still have a choice? Wouldn't she then be at our mercy? Those who achieve great things don't mind trivial matters, don't you understand?"
Chen Ziyang bowed to her and said, "Thank you, stepmother. After the matter is accomplished, Ziyang will definitely honor you well."
Princess Heng turned sideways and pointed to the house behind her: "Let's go to this room. No one else will come here before the task is completed. Go ahead and do it."
Outside the courtyard gate, Shen Mingyue suppressed her anger and left quietly.
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In the main courtyard, Lu Qingyuan was playing with Su Qiqi.
The little guy's bell-like laughter attracted several ladies to watch.
As soon as Shen Mingyue arrived, the ladies tactfully made way.
"Sister-in-law, your jade pendant is in Qiqi's hand! You've made a trip in vain." Lu Qingyuan said with a smile.
Shen Mingyue subconsciously turned her gaze to Su Qiqi's hand.
I saw the little guy holding the jade pendant tightly.
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