After swallowing my anger and taking the blame, I became the lucky little queen

"What man would watch his beloved woman being humiliated by others and remain indifferent?"

Wang Yuejiao was so sure because Xiao Jianting had stood up for Li Yaoyuan many times.

Looking back, Li Yaoyuan's innocence was ruined by an old monk. When she returned to Shengjing, she was already infamous, to the point where even dogs would spit at her.

But Xiao Jianting didn't despise it. Not only did he not despise it, he also beat up those who spread the gossip. This was not the first time that he beat people up for Li Yaoyuan, but General Xiao always suppressed it and kept the peace. Otherwise, his reputation would have been ruined.

So Wang Yuejiao felt that if Xiao Jianting knew that she insulted Su Yue like this, he would definitely be furious and divorce her. In this way, wouldn't she be free?

But Su Yue's words just now extinguished her hope.

Su Yue sat back on the couch, her eyes like a mirror, "Because what you said is true." She smiled, a bitter smile, "I am a brothel girl, of low status and limited knowledge. I only know how to please my husband and how to use tricks to make myself live a good life."

"You're not wrong at all," she said self-deprecatingly.

After hearing what she said, Wang Yuejiao felt guilty and wondered if she had cursed too harshly.

Su Yue did not deny her past, which was an indisputable fact. She did not dare to ask for anything, but only hoped that her arrival would not cause more trouble for Xiao Jiantingruo.

Xiao Jianting is her benefactor. She helps him in every situation and does anything for him as a way of repaying him.

"So, Madam, you should save your energy and stop wasting time on me. I won't be angry or complain, and Young Master Xiao won't have any opinion of you because of me."

Su Yue said everything she needed to say. Whether Wang Yuejiao believed it or not, accepted it or not, she thought so.

Wang Yuejiao felt like she was disappointed in her parents and she scolded Su Yue: "Why? If Xiao Jianting divorces me, can't you become Madam Xiao? Go and complain! Go and tell Xiao Jianting that I bullied you!" She took a few steps forward.

Su Yue remained calm, "What's so good about being a young lady? Are you happy now? Are you happy?"

Wang Yuejiao was completely defeated, unable to utter a word, and stormed out of the theater.

Xiao Jianting had just come back from outside, and his first reaction when he saw Wang Yuejiao was that Su Yue had been bullied.

He quickened his pace and returned to the Pear Garden.

Su Yue picked up the book "University" thrown away by Wang Yuejiao and patted the dust off it with heartache. She had not had access to writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone during her two years in the brothel, let alone books. Now that she was in Xiao's house, she had to read it to her heart's content.

She stood up holding the book, and turned her head to bump into a strong chest.

Xiao Jianting supported Su Yue who took a few steps back, "Are you okay?"

Su Yue managed to stand still, "It's okay."

The two of them tacitly kept their distance. Xiao Jianting placed the sweet glutinous rice balls on the table and looked around the room. Nothing was damaged and there were no signs of a fight. Although Su Yue looked sick, there was nothing wrong with her.

"What's wrong?" Su Yue couldn't help but feel puzzled when she saw his strange behavior.

"I...just saw Miss Wang leaving your place, and I was worried..."

Su Yue knew exactly what he meant, so she smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry, although Miss Wang is a little spoiled, she is not a bad person by nature. I am a sickly person, how can she beat me?"

Xiao Jianting smiled awkwardly. He really shouldn't make such malicious assumptions about a girl.

The atmosphere between the two became awkward.

Xiao Jianting walked to the bookshelf, picked up a book at random, and started to make small talk.

"You said you wanted to read a book, so I hurriedly got these. I don't know if they suit your style. If you want to add new books, just go to the warehouse and register them so that someone can buy them."

"No need, these are good enough, enough for me to look at for a long time."

"Hmm...are you used to the food? The chef I asked to go to Wujun hasn't arrived yet, so you may have to eat Shengjing cuisine for another two days."

"It's okay. I eat light food. I usually eat porridge, which is almost the same as what I eat in my hometown."

Su Yue's eyes flickered. "Sir, you don't have to worry about preparing these things. We are all leaving anyway. If we add anything, we will have to clean it up later. I can just make do with it for now."

Xiao Jianting did not answer this, but said: "Oh, by the way, I have to stay in Liyuan tonight, but don't worry, I have asked someone to clean out the side room."

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, he has deep feelings for Su Yue, so he has to put on a good show and go to the opera house to spend a night no matter what.

A trace of loneliness flashed across Su Yue's eyes.

She moved her lips, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

Xiao Jianting was about to leave, and she made up her mind to say it, "Master Xiao!"

"Hmm?" Xiao Jianting turned around and looked at her.

Su Yue clutched her sleeves and took a few steps forward, her eyes moist, "Actually...if I can..."

She could be his concubine, not just acting, not trying to hide it from everyone.

She really wants to be Xiao Jianting's woman.

He was a very good person. He was loyal to his friends, kind to strangers, and caring to his family. Even when it came to himself, a woman despised by everyone for her background in a brothel, he never belittled her and always gave her the respect she deserved.

Su Yue felt that he was a good man worthy of entrusting her life to.

Instead of wandering around, it is better to find a good support. Women will eventually get married, Su Yue thought.

But Xiao Jianting did not answer her directly, pretending to be dumb and said, "What? Miss Su, have a good rest. I'm leaving first."

He quickened his pace and left as if he was fleeing.

……

In early April, Qin Guanqing returned to Beijing.

When Qin Junyu and Nian Susu arrived at Yuanlai Restaurant, he was already sitting in a private room, drinking a pot of wine by himself.

"Oh, why did you come just now? I have already finished a pot of wine!" Qin Guanqing smiled shamelessly and stood up to greet them.

He pushed them one by one, pressed them to their seats, and poured each a glass of wine.

"Come on, brother and sister-in-law, I toast to you and congratulate you on your upcoming wedding!" Qin Guanqing did it without saying anything else, and said with emotion: "It's not easy, and we finally waited for this day. I remember that the engagement was made in June last year, right? It's been almost a year, and we've finally waited for your wedding day."

Nian Susu was not quite used to the title "Emperor's sister-in-law", and with Qin Junyu there, she felt even more embarrassed. She silently looked away, held the cup with both hands, and sipped the wine in small sips.

Qin Junyu had a cold face and snorted disdainfully, "How dare you come back? You left us behind and went off to have fun, and you still have the nerve to say that?"

Qin Guanqing chuckled, knowing that he was in the wrong, and took the initiative to offer three cups of wine to apologize.

Qin Junyu then reluctantly forgave him.

"Hey, sister-in-law, why are you holding the cup? Come and have some food." Qin Guanqing smiled evilly.

Nian Susu suspected that he was teasing her on purpose.