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

Mrs. Tan was flattered when the princess spoke. Naturally, she dared not neglect it. She immediately ordered the maid: "Drag this servant who broke into the mansion and disturbed the princess away, give him thirty strokes of the cane, and then arrange for him to clean the toilet in the backyard until tomorrow morning."

The maid obeyed the order and walked quickly towards Madam Zheng. Without giving her a chance to explain, she forcibly lifted her up and dragged her out.

Madam Zheng struggled with all her might, looked at Su Wanyu with tears in her eyes, and cried for mercy: "Princess, I really know I was wrong. Please spare my life for the sake of our past friendship!"

Her trembling voice was full of despair and pleading.

Seeing this, Mrs. Tan gave her maid an impatient look, signaling her to finish the task quickly.

The maid understood and quickly stuffed Madam Zheng's mouth with a piece of smelly cloth, preventing her from making her final appeal, and continued to drag her forward mercilessly.

Madam Zheng's mouth was blocked tightly, and she could only make whimpering sounds, her eyes full of fear and helplessness, as if she had foreseen what kind of abyss was waiting for her ahead.

Su Wanyu stood aside, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and a barely perceptible sneer quietly bloomed.

This smile was as cold as ice, which made Old Madam Zheng's whole body tremble. She stared at the smile blankly, as if her heart was weighed down by a thousand pounds. She slowly calmed down, as if she had realized something from that smile.

But what awaited her next was even more intense resistance and humiliation.

Her eyes, which were bloodshot with anger and hatred, gradually dimmed with every whipping. The physical pain could not compare to the deep understanding of Su Wanyu's indifferent expression in her heart.

In the past, in that spacious hall, she was the one who was bossy and pointed the way forward; but now, when they met again, she could only kneel on the ground humbly, expressing her submission in the most humiliating way.

Every time the board fell, Mrs. Zheng felt excruciating pain. It was not only physical pain, but also a complete trampling of her dignity.

In order to prevent her screams from disturbing the other ladies' enjoyment of the flowers, the maid kept stuffing things into her mouth until everything fell silent.

Madam Zheng could only savor the despair and humiliation in silence. Her once invincible pride turned into nothingness in this silence.

Su Wanyu suppressed the smile on her face, a look of determination flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Yun Yi's arm, motioning her to continue following her as she strolled along the flower-filled path in the garden.

The air in the park was filled with the unique freshness and fragrance of early spring. The sunlight filtered through the clouds, dappled onto the bluestone road, casting a faint golden glow on their steps.

Soon after entering the royal garden, the emperor parted ways with her, his destination being the apricot blossom forest where men gathered to chat, indulge in poetry and wine.

Deep in the apricot blossom forest, an exquisite pavilion stands proudly among the flowers, surrounded by pink and white apricot blossoms, like a moving painting.

When the princess arrived as naturally as a spring breeze, the noblemen from various palaces cast admiring and flattering glances at her, vying to show off their talents and grace in an attempt to leave a deep impression in this brief encounter.

Among this group of talented men and beautiful women, Pei Sina seemed particularly calm and composed. Her manners were elegant and her words were appropriate, as if she was the most beautiful flower in this sea of ​​flowers.

The strict upbringing and rich experience she received since childhood enable her to handle any occasion with ease.

She knew very well what the princess wanted, which was to socialize widely, meet talented people from all walks of life, and lay a solid foundation for the future.

Pei Sina kept this in mind, and every word and action revealed her planning and determination for the future, and she did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Among this gathering of heroes, a young man named Qi got along particularly well with Pei Sina.

Although he was born in a family of a fourth-rank minor official, his extraordinary talent and knowledge made him stand out among many children from aristocratic families. He was on par with Pei Sina, and their tacit understanding grew day by day, becoming soulmates that everyone envied.

Since they met during the imperial examination, they have been almost inseparable, discussing academic matters together and learning from each other, forming an indescribable tacit understanding and dependence.

At this time, most of the noble children in the entire apricot blossom forest were immersed in the hustle and bustle of flattery and gossip. Only the two of them, after paying their respects to the emperor and the princess, chose a relatively quiet corner, away from the hustle and bustle. This indifference and non-conformity attracted the emperor's attention.

The emperor's gaze lingered on them for a few more seconds, thinking secretly in his heart: Since the princess is so in love with the cousin of the Luo family, why not make this marriage come true as soon as possible and let him live in the princess's mansion. This way, it can also reduce other people's unnecessary fantasies and covetousness.

This thought made him feel satisfied. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly. He took a sip of the wine in the glass, his eyes full of smiles.

At the same time, on the other side of You Garden, a small accident disrupted Tan Xinyue's originally peaceful garden tour.

Two hurried maids accidentally splashed the water in their hands onto her, instantly staining her delicate dress.

With a frown on her face, Tan Xinyue had no choice but to temporarily leave the crowd and find a place to change clothes.

What is puzzling is that the order was clearly to bring an ordinary goose yellow skirt, but when she took off the wet clothes, the maid handed her a moon-white long skirt embroidered with purple and blue lilac patterns. The delicate stitching and unique pattern were extremely eye-catching.

Tan Xinyue called out repeatedly, but it seemed as if she was in an empty valley and no one answered.

In this awkward and confusing situation, she finally put on this inappropriate moon-white dress, and with a glimmer of hope, she walked towards the nearby Peach Blossom Garden, hoping to find a solution there.

Just as she stepped into the gorgeous peach blossom forest, she happened to meet Su Wanyu who was whispering with her personal maid Yun Yi.

Su Wanyu's words revealed deep consideration: "Send someone to keep an eye on Madam Zheng's actions and don't let her cause any more trouble."

Yun Yi agreed softly, his eyes sparkling with absolute trust and loyalty to his young lady.

Su Wanyu never intended to let Old Madam Zheng and Zheng Chengyan go easily.

She enjoyed the torture and made the other person live in pain and despair, because for them, death was a relief.

This thought flashed through her mind, and just as she turned around to continue walking forward, her eyes inadvertently met Tan Xinyue's.

Although the two of them were not close friends, the little bits of their past - especially Tan Xinyue's heroic appearance when riding a horse, and the clothes he had personally modified for her - created a special emotional connection between them.

When Tan Xinyue saw Su Wanyu, her joy was beyond words.

She tried hard to hold up the long skirt that made her look a little awkward, walked quickly forward, and called her affectionately, "Sister Yu."