Madam Yu's expression stiffened, clearly not expecting the princess to speak so bluntly, but she quickly put on a smile again.
"Alas, the hearts of parents are always full of love and worry. We also hope that our eldest son can change his bad habits and settle down and start a family as soon as possible."
Bai Chuxiao chuckled, "Young Master Yu has already made achievements by following Prince Yan in his campaigns, while the Second Young Master has never been heard of having any merits. Madam Yu, you should save your parental love for your own son."
A young girl dressed in fashionable clothes could be praised, but even a white lotus flower has its pride. This Madam Yu, at her age, is still pretending. To mock Yu Fengyang in front of her, is she out of her mind? How did someone with that kind of brain even become the matriarch? Bai Chuxiao thought silently…
The ladies of the Zhu and Qian families covered their mouths and laughed upon hearing this. This Madam Yu usually put on such a sanctimonious facade, but unfortunately, besides the head of the Yu family, who would buy into it…
Yu Aiwei's expression also darkened upon hearing this, and she forced a smile, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. My second brother is skilled in both literature and martial arts, but he simply lacks the opportunity."
Bai Chuxiao raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Then how about having Yu Fengyang relinquish his position as heir apparent to the Second Young Master?"
Madam Yu's face lit up with joy. "Is the Princess serious?"
Bai Chuxiao smiled sweetly and slowly said, "Of course it's... fake!"
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle, and Kong Xihan even chuckled to herself. Madam Yu's thoughts were truly impossible to hide.
Feeling mocked, Madam Yu looked displeased and fell silent.
Bai Chuxiao raised an eyebrow. Is that all the fighting power he has? Yu Fengyang could probably handle him with ease. Looks like I was just meddling.
"Alright, this princess will now go to wish the old master a happy birthday. Please make yourselves at home."
"Respectfully seeing off the Princess"
Kong Xihan also stood up, and they strode away together.
Yu Aiwei watched their departing figures with a grim expression. Was this princess determined to side with Yu Fengyang?
In the main hall, Old Master Yu sat at the head of the table, accompanied only by Yu Fengyang and Murong Xuan. Old Master Yu was elderly and didn't want to be disturbed further; those who had presented their gifts and blessings didn't linger.
Bai Chuxiao presented the gift she had prepared in advance, smiling as she said, "Wishing the old man good health and longevity."
"Your Highness is too kind. I heard about what happened earlier. Thank you for speaking up for me. I'm getting old, and my only worry is my eldest grandson."
Old Master Yu sighed softly. Fortunately, his eldest grandson had a close relationship with the Prince of Yan, and Princess Changning was a kind and righteous person; otherwise, after he passed away…
Yu Fengyang was not his usual carefree self. He said in a deep voice, "Grandpa..." In truth, he wasn't interested in the position of heir. If it weren't for his grandfather, he wouldn't have wanted to come back to the Yu family at all. Anyone who wanted the position could have it. But his grandfather cared. His grandfather was determined to have him inherit the Yu family...
Bai Chuxiao smiled slightly, "Grandpa, there's no need to worry. Young Master Yu is talented; in fact, the Yu family is actually hindering his future."
Master Yu was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes revealed admiration. "The princess is indeed exceptionally intelligent, but..."
Bai Chuxiao shook her head. "These days, the disadvantages of powerful families outweigh the advantages. The sky's the limit; why doesn't the old man let go?"
If Yu Fengyang weren't the heir of the Yu family, his past achievements would have easily earned him the rank of general. Old Master Yu understood this, but naturally, he wanted the most capable person to hold such a large family fortune. Looking at the Yu family, only Yu Fengyang currently had the qualifications...
"Let me think about it some more."
Yu Fengyang's face lit up with joy, and he cast a grateful glance at Bai Chuxiao. He had long wanted to leave the Yu family, but his grandfather wanted him to inherit the family business, which had caused him great distress. It was good that his grandfather had come to his senses, and he didn't want to hurt his grandfather's feelings...
"Feng Yang, no matter what, you're not young anymore. What are your plans for marriage?" Old Master Yu glared at him, annoyed.
"Grandpa, it would be unfair to other girls if we got married now. Let's wait a little longer."
Bai Chuxiao couldn't help but glance at Kong Xihan, then sighed. This guy's excuse was exactly the same as her second brother's. These stinky men...
Murong Xuan felt a little confused by the somewhat resentful look in Xiao Meimei's eyes. What did this have to do with him?
Looking at his puzzled expression, Bai Chuxiao sighed again, truly a hopeless case...
Upon returning to the Prime Minister's residence, Bai Chuxiao learned that Bai Chuwan's child was gone! Bai Chuxiao was somewhat surprised; this was too fast. Was it her own doing, or was she murdered?
Seeing Bai Chuwan so heartbroken, Chu Tianyou specially sent a message to Xie Shi, asking her to come and keep her company.
"Princess, are you going? Second Miss—oh, I mean Consort Bai—is really a handful. Even after marrying into the Eastern Palace, she still causes trouble," Qingzhu said sullenly.
Bai Chuxiao raised an eyebrow. "Of course we're going! His Highness the Crown Prince has personally given the order, how can we not go and see?" Mainly, she was curious about how the child had disappeared. She knew that even Bai Linan's severe beating hadn't managed to abort the child.
Throughout the journey, Xie's expression appeared somewhat unnatural, as if she felt guilty...
Chu Tianyou was not at the residence. Upon arriving at the East Palace, the two first went to pay their respects to Liu Shuyao.
"Greetings, Crown Princess."
"Princess and Madam Xie, there's no need for such formalities."
Seeing Xie's absent-mindedness, Liu Shuyao said calmly, "Since His Highness has invited you, Madam Xie, please go see Consort Bai first. I will speak with the Princess."
Bai Chuxiao calmly sipped her tea, then smiled and asked, "How is the Crown Princess?"
Liu Shuyao chuckled, "Thank you for your concern, Princess, but Consort Bai..."
Bai Chuxiao became interested, "Please speak freely, Your Highness."
She believed that Liu Shuyao wasn't behind the child's death; Liu Shuyao wouldn't have acted so quickly. What could be the hidden story behind this...?
Liu Shuyao's expression suddenly turned strange. "I'm actually a little embarrassed to say this, but Consort Bai is pregnant and shouldn't have... yet she still let Your Highness stay for the night... and then she started bleeding."
She genuinely hadn't intended for Bai Chuwan's child to live, but she hadn't even made a move yet. Originally, she planned to use Li Zhirou to get rid of the child, but then this incident happened, and Chu Tianyou was too afraid to face Bai Chuwan, which is why he fled the manor...
Upon hearing this, Bai Chuxiao nearly spat out the tea she had just drunk. This second younger sister was truly amazing! She was truly impressed. Thinking of Xie Shi's guilty expression just now, she wondered if Xie Shi had taught her this.
Wait a minute, it seems I was the one who instigated Bai Chuwan to ask her mother. This… I really didn't expect Xie Shi to be such a troublemaker, teaching her daughter these things haphazardly. But I can't blame her; heaven and earth bear witness, she was just trying to give her sister good advice, okay?
Thinking of this, Bai Chuxiao coughed twice and sighed, "What a misfortune for our family, what a misfortune for our family..."
Liu Shuyao smiled gently, "With the princess here, who would dare question the Bai family's traditions?"
Bai Chuxiao calmly took a sip of tea, accepting the praise with a clear conscience. "If you don't court death, you won't die," she thought. "Bai Chuwan and Xie Shi insisted on courting disaster, so who can they blame?"
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