For a long time, thanks to Mu Yazhi's subtle instigation, everyone's impression of Mu Chenshuang was that she was arrogant and domineering, and that she had caused unrest in the Marquis's mansion after only a few days of returning home.
Mu Yazhi forced a smile, "It's nothing, maybe my sister is just in a bad mood lately."
"She's in a bad mood, so she takes it out on you and bullies you because you're weak. So what if she's a princess? Your mother is in charge of the Marquis's mansion now, and you're also a daughter of the Marquis's mansion. What are you afraid of her for?"
Everyone chimed in, expressing their sympathy for Mu Yazhi.
"Don't blame me, sister. I must have done something wrong that upset you," Mu Yazhi said on the surface, but she was secretly very pleased with herself.
Even if you are a princess, Mu Chenshuang, no one is willing to flatter you. Everyone is on my side.
If you dare to come today, I'll make sure you're too ashamed to show your face.
"Ya'er, you and your mother are so kind. When Xue Jiajia was in trouble, your mother pleaded with the Emperor despite her own suspicion. But she turned around and tried to bite you. No wonder the Crown Prince dislikes such a vicious woman."
Previously, Xue Jiajia's matter had been widely discussed, and the most common version was that Madam Lu asked His Majesty to punish her in order to prove Mu Chenshuang's innocence.
However, Mu Chenshuang did not appreciate his kindness and insisted that Lu Wei had framed her, so she asked His Majesty to imprison Lu Wei.
In the end, the truth came out: it turned out that Mu Chenshuang had been bullying and abusing the servants in the mansion, which made the servants want to take revenge.
Even if Mu Chenshuang is innocent, she is ultimately reaping what she sowed. Perhaps she planned this all along, taking advantage of Madam Lu's kindness to frame her.
Everyone believed this statement without a doubt.
Such remarks were also secretly spread by Lu Wei, so that even if Mu Chenshuang was innocent, she would be made to be utterly filthy.
Mu Yazhi said anxiously, "Don't say that, my sister was indeed wronged."
A woman from an official family said gloatingly, "Finally, someone has taught Xue Jiajia a lesson. She used to act arrogantly just because she knew a little martial arts. She and Mu Chenshuang were like dogs fighting each other, a real mess."
Upon hearing this, the group covered their mouths and laughed jokingly.
Wei Xu exclaimed in shock, "Such a thing actually happened! Ya'er, you've suffered such a great injustice, why didn't you tell me? Don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you today."
Mu Yazhi hurriedly comforted him, "Young Master, I'm really fine. My sister was personally invited to the manor by the Prince of Cheng today. Please don't provoke her for my sake. It wouldn't be good if she got upset and it affected the Princess Consort of Cheng."
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished. They had already heard that the Prince of Cheng had personally invited Mu Chen Shuang, since the Princess Consort of Cheng had not been pregnant and the Prince's birth mother, Consort Xian, was also looking for a suitable match for her.
Although the Princess Consort of the City was the daughter of the King of Wei, the decline of the King of Wei's mansion was ultimately no match for the Marquis of Jingbian, who held military power.
Upon hearing this, Wei Xu's anger intensified.
Just as Mu Yazhi was about to add fuel to the fire, she caught sight of someone appearing in front of the archway, and that glance stunned her into standing there.
As everyone noticed, a purple figure appeared, walking gracefully, exuding a powerful and awe-inspiring aura that made people tremble with fear.
A face so beautiful that even without makeup, it is enough to make one's eyes last forever.
Even those who had just looked down on Mu Chenshuang couldn't help but hold their breath and stare intently at her when they saw her. If they were like this, the men must have felt the same way.
Even Wei Xu, who was furious just moments before and was shouting that he wanted to stand up for Mu Yazhi, couldn't help but stare at Mu Chenshuang at this moment.
Only Mu Yazhi was furious. Her gloomy eyes could not hide her hatred. She muttered inwardly, "Vixen."
One of the officials' daughters realized, "I've long heard that Princess Weiyang is a beauty of unparalleled grace. This rumor is absolutely true. No wonder the City King was moved and wanted to pursue her. It's not surprising at all."
The daughters of officials present did not attend the emperor's birthday banquet. In addition, Mu Chenshuang rarely went out when she was the crown princess and did not attend banquets where women gathered. Therefore, they only heard some rumors about Mu Chenshuang's appearance.
"No matter how beautiful she is, she's still a viper."
"She doesn't usually avoid flower-viewing parties and similar events, so it's unusual that she came today."
"Who knows, maybe they really came here with some ulterior motives!"
"..."
The group discussed amongst themselves, deliberately keeping their voices down.
Wei Xu heard everything they said clearly, and his eyes immediately filled with anger as he glared fiercely at Mu Chenshuang.
They bullied Ya'er, and now they want to take her sister's place? She can forget about it.
"How could Xue Jiajia be with Mu Chenshuang? She was poisoned not long ago, and now she's getting close to her."
Because Mu Chenshuang was so dazzling, it was only now that people noticed Xue Jiajia's presence.
"A simple-minded woman like Xue Jiajia, with her strong limbs, would be sold out and would still have to count the money for the seller."
"She and Mu Chenshuang are cut from the same cloth, a bunch of scoundrels."
Several people chuckled mockingly.
Although the group tried to lower their voices, thinking that the women couldn't hear them, martial artists have exceptionally sharp hearing. From the moment Mu Yazhi started to act aggrieved, Mu Chenshuang and Xue Jiajia heard every single word they said clearly.
Unlike Mu Chenshuang, Xue Jiajia was not calm and collected. When her temper flared up, she strode forward aggressively and slapped a woman from an official family across the face, shouting, "Say one more word!"
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