C26 About the Rumors about the Ugly Concubine

"Second Sister-in-Law, I think it's fine to back out of this marriage. Zhao Mansion will definitely look down on Yueru. If we drag it on, it will be a waste of time. Whoever backs out of this marriage is just trying to save face."

After the old lady left, Su Qi's attitude became arrogant. She sat down on a chair with orchids carved on it and drank her tea with a cup in her hand. She had no intention of leaving.

Mrs. Tian's face darkened and she snorted. She sat down on the main seat where the old lady was sitting.

"You're saying it so easily. Now that this matter has become like this, even the old lady has come forward. If both sides don't back out, then we can only tear apart our faces."

"It's just a marriage. If both sides reach an agreement, then it will be fine. Who cares who backs out of the marriage?"

Lin Xuemei said unhappily. As long as this marriage could be backed out, she didn't care who backs out of the marriage. Of course, she would be even happier seeing Su Yueru being humiliated.

"What do you, a little girl, know? Even that fool Su Yueru knows. If my Su Mansion is backed out of the marriage, then my Su Mansion will lose face. My eldest sister and I will be affected."

Su Yuexin was the most straightforward person. She said whatever she wanted to say. Lin Xuemei's words instantly made her unhappy.

This woman was simply not concerned with her own matters. She didn't even think about it. If she was backed out of the marriage, Su Yueru's reputation would be damaged, and even the face of Su Mansion would be lost.

Others might think that even the Su family's daughter couldn't do it, but she and Su Yuelan would definitely be affected.

"I..."

Lin Xuemei was rendered speechless. After all, this was a domestic matter of the Su family. As outsiders, it was inappropriate for them to say anything. However, she really couldn't wait any longer.

She touched her belly with her finger.

"Alright, it's already like this. The old lady is still insisting. It seems like we can only wait for the old master to come back and take charge. Yuelan, later, send a letter of divorce to your father and ask him about his schedule. It's best if he can come back in the next two days."

"Yes, I'll get someone to send the letter of divorce later."

Although Su Yuelan was angry in her heart, she still had to endure in front of Su Qi and her daughter. She still had to maintain her dignity as a young lady.

"Little sister-in-law, Xuemei, you must have been tired from all this. Why don't you go back and rest first?"

Mrs. Tian was clearly giving them the order to leave. However, her words sounded nice, telling them to go back and rest first, instead of chasing them away.

Su Qi was about to grab the pastry and put it in her mouth, but when she heard this, she couldn't decide whether to eat it or not. She could only put down the pastry in embarrassment and pat the dust off her hands.

"Then, then Second Sister-in-law, we'll go back to the house first."

She pulled Lin Xuemei, who still wanted to speak, and walked out with an unwilling face.

When the two of them left, Su Yuelan could no longer hold it in, and she stomped her feet.

"Mother, Grandmother was also infected by the devil, and was coaxed by that Su Yueru."

"That's right, Mother. Grandmother used to hate that ugly Su Yueru the most, right? Why did she protect her so many times?"

Su Yuexin, who had been silent all this time, also chimed in with dissatisfaction.

"That has to depend on her ability to coax her. Look at the two of you, which one of you has the heart of that old hag? Go back and think of a way to coax that old hag. That little slut Su Yueru will be chased out sooner or later."

As for Su Qi and Lin Xuemei, once they left Mrs. Tian's courtyard, Lin Xuemei shook off Su Qi's hand and angrily stomped her feet.

"Mother, we can't wait any longer. Do you really want to see my stomach grow bigger and bigger?"

"Shh… Keep your voice down, are you afraid that others won't hear you? We can only wait now. The Zhao Marquis Mansion has already proposed to cancel the engagement. This is only a matter of time. Alright, there are too many people here, let's talk about it when we return to the house."

"It's all because of that little slut Su Yueru. She is ugly, yet she still dares to make a fuss. She doesn't even know what kind of person she is. She even said that Luoyun is not worthy of her. Pfft, she's really making fun of me!"

"Just take it as if she can't eat grapes and say grapes sour. Let's see if she can still get married."

"No, Mother, I've decided. I want Luoyun to marry Su Yueru, but she can only be a concubine. At that time, I will be the wife, and she will be the concubine. Hmph! Let's see if she still dares to act against me!"

Her mind was filled with Su Yueru's words from that day. Su Yueru, let's just wait and see!

...

Su Yueru helped the old lady back to the "Quiet Witch House". She did not stay for long, and only chatted with the old lady for a while. The old lady asked her if she wanted to think about it carefully. If this marriage was to be canceled, it would have a certain impact on her reputation. This time, she was definitely going to fall out with the Zhao Marquis Palace.

Su Yueru only lowered her eyebrows and did not say much. However, her resolute attitude caused the old lady to sigh. She patted Su Yueru's hand and let her go back.

The old lady supported her forehead with one hand and leaned against the golden pillow embroidered with peonies. She held a buddhist bead in one hand, and beside her was the "Prajna Mantra" that Su Yueru had just sent over a few days ago.

"Old Mistress, the Eldest Miss is determined to cancel the engagement with the Little Marquis. Why are you also messing around?"

"Nanny Lan, do you still remember that twenty years ago, that old monk had prophesied that Mo Beichen would be the Prince Qi?"

Nanny Lan put down the incense burner in her hand and pondered for a moment.

"Old Mistress, are you talking about... the rumor about the ugly concubine?"

Old Mistress Su nodded slightly, and the corner of her eyes slightly raised.

"A few days ago, Yueru told me about that Mo Qi. I reckon that he is Prince Qi. You have someone to follow her closely and not be discovered."

Nanny Lan smiled.

"Yes, I understand. I'll have the reliable Maidservant follow her."

After Su Yueru came out from the old lady, Yanzhi, who was following behind her, let out a huge sigh of relief.

She patted her small heart that was still thumping.

"Miss, you scared me to death. I thought the old mistress wouldn't help you to cancel the marriage. Didn't you see that all the young ladies are waiting to see you make a fool of yourself?"

Su Yueru smiled and took the fan embroidered with a butterfly from Yanzhi's hands. She then gave herself a blow.

"So, you have to hug the old lady's thighs well. If you're hungry, let's go back. The lotus flower ball you made yesterday was not bad. Do you still have it?"

"Yes, I know that you are craving for it. I have already left some for you. When we go back later, I will heat it up for you to eat."

As Yanzhi was speaking, Ru Ge, who was wearing a yellow half-arm and had two pumpkin lanterns on her head, ran over. When she ran, her hair was swaying on both sides, making her look funny.

She panted as she ran to Su Yueru's side and leaned against her ear, whispering something to her.

Su Yueru opened her eyes wide in surprise and looked at Ru Ge.

"Are you serious?"

"Of course, how could I dare to lie to you?"

"No, no, no, I mean, are you sure you saw it with your own eyes?"

Ru Ge quickly nodded. "Yes, I really did. I really did. Ru Ge can also testify. I didn't have time to wait for you to go back, so I ran over to find you. If you want me to say it, then that Little Marquis Zhao is not a good person. Miss, you are even worse. He actually …"