It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Madam Zheng spoke in a low voice, with anger still on her face: "It doesn't matter if I raise her. She is an ominous person after all. It's unlucky to keep her around. I don't want to see her again."

Especially since this incident happened with the scroll presented to His Majesty, even if it had nothing to do with Zheng Luoxi, Old Madam Zheng still found it eye-catching.

Mother Zhou had no choice but to respond, "Yes, old lady."

Here, a group of people left the palace sadly, their hearts filled with loneliness and uneasiness.

On the other hand, Zheng Chengyan was feeling very uncomfortable at the banquet. Fortunately, Emperor Xuan lost interest in listening to the music and watching the dance, so the banquet ended early.

Zheng Chengyan stood up and walked towards his wife Su Wanyu, preparing to leave the palace together.

At this moment, the aunt called Qingya appeared again, with a smile on her face, and said to Su Wanyu: "Madam, the eldest princess invites you to come over."

Zheng Chengyan's expression changed slightly. The eldest princess' invitation often meant that the regent had something to say.

He was quite unhappy and was about to refuse politely.

But Aunt Qingya's next words made it impossible for him to refuse: "The eldest princess said that His Majesty particularly likes Madam's embroidery skills and hopes that Madam can go and show her."

Since he had received a personal summons from His Majesty, how could Zheng Chengyan dare to stop him? He replied respectfully, "Then I'll trouble you, Auntie, to lead the way."

Aunt Qingya smiled and turned to lead Su Wanyu towards the Yaoguang Palace.

Su Wanyu stepped over Zheng Chengyan and followed Qingya into the magnificent Yaoguang Palace.

At this time, the guests at the banquet had dispersed, and even Concubine Pei had left the palace. Only Emperor Xuan, the eldest princess, and Gu Linjun were left in the hall.

Since we had learned earlier that Su Wanyu sewed clothes for the eldest princess, no one would be suspicious of today's arrangement.

Su Wanyu walked into the hall. The eldest princess was filled with joy and greeted her cordially, "Miss Su, come here quickly."

Before entering the palace, Gu Linjun had already told the eldest princess about Su Wanyu's life experience. Although she was extremely excited to meet the daughter of an old friend again, she had to remain calm in front of many palace maids and eunuchs. She barely suppressed her emotions and greeted Su Wanyu.

Su Wanyu stepped forward and saluted everyone, and the scene seemed solemn and harmonious for a moment.

"It turns out that the lady with extraordinary craftsmanship is Madam Zheng from the Marquis of Changping's Mansion."

Emperor Xuan pretended to be ignorant, with an inquiring smile on his face.

Gu Linjun was standing by, sipping tea silently and remaining silent.

The three of them unexpectedly started chatting about embroidery. Half an hour later, Emperor Xuan finally found an opportunity and ordered all the palace maids and eunuchs to retreat outside the hall.

"Sister."

Emperor Xuan endured for a long time, and finally stepped forward to recognize Su Wanyu, and took out the painting, "This painting..."

“I did draw it myself.”

Su Wanyu spoke frankly, her tone revealing calmness and serenity.

Seeing that his guess was confirmed, Emperor Xuan smiled with relief: "It is indeed my sister."

The princess slowly stood up from the gold-embroidered brocade stool. The hem of her dress brushed the smooth floor gently. Her voice trembled slightly, "Wanyu, how did you suddenly have the inspiration to paint such a meaningful work?"

Su Wanyu bowed slightly, a trace of determination and sadness flashed in her eyes, and she began to explain in detail: "Before, the fourth daughter of the Zheng family met a village woman outside the capital. She had evil thoughts and tried to let her impersonate the princess with bad intentions. However, the plan was not implemented, and the poor village woman and her family suffered misfortune and were killed."

"It was during this time that my personal maid accidentally discovered clues related to the eldest son of the Pei family in the farmhouse. I remember that when I visited the Xie Mansion last time, I vaguely felt that there seemed to be an unusual intimacy between Concubine Pei and her eldest son. Out of curiosity and concern, I secretly sent people to investigate further, and gradually revealed the fact that the eldest son of the Pei family had been quietly carrying out secret tasks for Concubine Pei behind the scenes."

The eldest princess's brows were tightly knitted together, like two insurmountable mountains, her eyes full of disbelief and struggle: "You mean, all this is Concubine Pei's conspiracy? But she...she is mine after all..."

Su Wanyu sighed lightly and interrupted the princess: "I understand the princess's concerns. This is exactly the original intention of my painting."

She pointed to the scroll full of hints and mysteries, "Today in the hall, I believe you and His Majesty noticed that when Concubine Pei's eyes touched the painting, a strange look flashed across her face, as if she was reminded of some past events that she didn't want to look back on."

"The scene in the picture seemed to have really existed in her memory. It was frightening."

The eldest princess' body swayed slightly, almost unable to control herself, and her voice was filled with unspeakable pain: "So, Yu Ling did not jump off the cold palace building voluntarily, but was pushed down mercilessly by Pei Jingliu..."

On the side, Emperor Xuan stared at the scene in the painting, his eyes full of shock and pain, almost unable to believe it: "If the truth behind this is as you said, then my mother, has she never considered letting me live alone in this complicated and indifferent palace..."

Su Wanyu was silent for a moment, and said firmly: "All this is just my inference. As for whether my mother was willing or forced, her tragedy is in any case related to Concubine Pei. Otherwise, she would not be so eager to get rid of me. After all, Yuling and I are born of the same mother. Why did she only attack Yuling and leave me in this world to endure all this?"

Faced with such questions, Emperor Xuan's heart was filled with confusion and pain. His affectionate gaze fell on Su Wanyu, full of heartache and confusion.

At this moment, Gu Linjun stepped forward, his voice calm and deep: "If anything happens to you, Concubine Pei's position will probably be in jeopardy. She is indeed very dependent on you. Perhaps one day when she finds a better puppet, you will be abandoned like a pawn without mercy."

Hearing these words, Emperor Xuan felt a chill in his heart. He sighed in disbelief: "Years of family affection actually hides such a deep calculation... If it is really like what you said, and it is related to the death of my mother, I will definitely not let the person behind it off easily."

The Princess and Emperor Xuan looked at each other, both of them were filled with shock and confusion: "Thinking back to the past, Pei Jingliu and Yu Ling had shared hardships and joys together, why did they end up turning against each other like this today..."

"Is it because of a power struggle?"

Su Wanyu asked tentatively.

The eldest princess shook her head slightly, her expression revealing helplessness: "No, that's not the case. Neither of them has ever been overly attached to power, so how could they have come to this point today?"

Su Wanyu didn't say anything else, but her confusion was not reduced at all. She still had no idea why Pei Jingliu was pressing her daughter so hard.

The princess held Su Wanyu's hand tightly, her eyes full of determination and tenderness: "Wanyu, don't worry. Now that we know the identity of our enemy, we will never let his plan succeed. As a descendant of the royal family, how can you live among the common people? After the Spring Examination, Zhian and I will jointly announce to the world that you are the descendant of the late emperor, the real Princess Pingle of Daqi."