Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

The frequently held elegant gatherings became an excellent venue for communication among prominent families.

This tea party was extraordinary as it was co-hosted by Mrs. Huo and Lord Huo.

This means that participants are no longer limited to female relatives, and many talented people will also be invited to participate.

This is not just a simple party, but also a social feast.

It especially provides young men and women of marriageable age with an opportunity to get to know each other.

For aristocratic families, this is undoubtedly a good opportunity to expand their social circle.

For those families with less advantaged backgrounds, this is an even more valuable platform for advancement.

Therefore, the invitation qualification is extremely valuable.

However, this light yet joyful invitation seemed like a heavy stone.

It weighed on Su Yi's heart, creating wave after wave of ripples.

The rift between Prince Yi and Prince Qi was far more than a simple disagreement between two heirs to the throne.

Behind this lies a more complex and profound contest.

The fierce and unspoken battle between the old and the new forces.

As a representative of the older generation, Cheng Jia is like a towering ancient tree in the empire.

Since the founding emperor, his family has flourished and is deeply rooted in this land.

The depth of the roots is breathtaking.

And the emerging family.

Relying on his outstanding military achievements and wisdom during the reign of the previous emperor, he not only successfully quelled the rebellion.

It also ushered in an era of revival, although the foundation was shallow.

But it attracts talents from all over the world like a magnet, and gathers them into a force that cannot be underestimated.

Madam Huo is a core figure under the King of Qi.

Its influence is evident, and every move may lead to subtle changes in the political situation.

As for Su Yi herself, she is the honorable princess consort of Prince Yi, a status given to her.

Along with the glory comes an unspeakable burden.

"Every word on the invitation is a reminder that we are attending the feast together,"

There was a hint of indescribable worry in her tone, "I have a feeling that this banquet is not as simple as it seems."

Su Rao heard this and analyzed with her usual calmness and wisdom: "Sister, don't worry too much. People say that Prince Yi's return has broken the original balance and re-entered the competition for the crown prince. This is undoubtedly a signal that he is back in the game of power. Even if Madam Huo and the others have ulterior motives, they dare not rashly attack us sisters."

Su Yi felt a little comforted. Although his sister Su Rao's words were calm, they always hit the point.

Having been taught by her mistress since she was young, she would occasionally find that her third sister's vision was sharper than hers.

This realization made her feel proud, but also mixed with a hint of subtle complex emotions.

The next day, as the dawn broke in the sky, the two sisters boarded a gorgeous carriage and drove slowly towards Marquis Huo's mansion.

As they got closer to their destination, Su Yi's uneasiness not only did not diminish, but became even more intense.

When arriving at Marquis Huo's Mansion, Su Rao got off the car first and unexpectedly ran into two people who should not be there.

Su Wan and Shen Jinghong.

At this time, Shen Jinghong was no longer an official, and Su Wan was just the daughter of Duke Su's side branch.

Why did they appear at such an important banquet?

The appearance of Su Wan broke the brief silence. She first bowed respectfully to Su Yi.

The voice was gentle and just right: "Wan'er greets the princess, and I wish the princess good health."

After the ceremony, she turned to Su Rao with a hint of imperceptible amusement in her eyes, "Hey, isn't this our third sister? You are here too? I heard that this banquet was personally invited by Madam Huo, and it was a gathering of the principal wives of each mansion. How come now even the concubines can participate in such a high-end banquet?"

There was a hint of provocation in his words that was hard to ignore.

Faced with Su Wan's words full of sarcasm, Su Yi's heart was stirred up.

She naturally did not turn a deaf ear to the rumors outside about Prince Yi's special feelings for Su Rao.

But the memories of her past life lingered like a nightmare, and Su Rao at that time tried her best but was unable to impress Prince Yi at all.

In her opinion, it was undoubtedly the biggest joke to say that Prince Yi would fall in love with any woman.

Therefore, no matter what the outside world speculates, she firmly believes that there must be twists and turns behind it that are unknown to the world.

She wanted to believe that Prince Yi would really break the rules for Su Rao, unless all this happened right before her eyes!

Su Yi knew very well that no matter how the world changed, her position as the princess married to Prince Yi was unshakable.

No matter how powerful Prince Yi becomes in the future, Su Rao's position in front of him can perhaps only be compared to the dust at her feet that can be blown away by the wind at any time, inconspicuous and fragile.

Su Rao stood there silently without saying a word, but Su Yi's brows were slightly furrowed.

She was the first to break the silence, and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Mrs. Huo has always been thoughtful, and she would not forget Sister Rao's invitation. Fourth sister, your remarks may have inadvertently questioned Mrs. Huo's careful arrangements, right? We are all sisters from the same roots, how can we be so sarcastic in our conversation? Fourth sister, shouldn't you express your apology to Sister Rao?"

When Su Wan heard this, her heart was shocked. Apologize to Su Rao?

This thought was like an absurd dream talk, which made her feel incredible!

Since she was little, she has always enjoyed teasing Su Rao. When will it be her turn to bow her head and admit her mistakes?

This is totally upside down!

"It seems that Fourth Sister did not take my words seriously."

Su Yi's face darkened, and the majestic aura unique to a princess naturally emanated from her body.

It was as if the atmosphere of the entire space had changed. "This behavior is not only disrespectful to the elders, but also fails to distinguish between the superior and the inferior, and crosses the line."

Although Su Wan is confident, she is not stupid, and she is clearly aware of this.

Once such a dispute gets out, it will do no good to your reputation.

After all, her goal is to become a good wife to the Prime Minister, and reputation is more precious to her than anything else.

After weighing the pros and cons, Su Wan barely suppressed her inner dissatisfaction and squeezed out an apology, with obvious displeasure and patience in her tone: "Third sister, I am rude."

She deliberately raised her voice, and the sudden apology seemed to disturb Su Rao. Su Rao instinctively shrank back and hid behind Su Yi, revealing only half of her face. She responded hesitantly in a weak voice, "No... It's really okay."

Her eyes revealed an indescribable fear of Su Wan. Shen Jinghong saw this scene and frowned slightly.

It’s strange to say, but ever since Su Rao appeared, his attention has been involuntarily attracted to her.

She was wearing plain cloth without any elaborate decorations.

However, that graceful figure and elegant appearance.

And the gentleness that is inadvertently revealed in her every gesture and movement, all of which silently speak of her unique charm.