The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Xu Yuanyuan returned home in a rage and rushed into her boudoir. Xu Keke beat her in the face again, leaving her unable to face anyone.

She was in the room, wiping her face in front of a bronze mirror with ointment.

The eldest lady heard from the maid in the mansion that her daughter who had attended the flower-viewing banquet had returned, so she came over to ask.

"My son, what's wrong? Didn't you go to the flower viewing banquet? Why are you so embarrassed?"

The eldest lady looked concerned and anxious.

Xu Yuanyuan burst into tears with a "wow".

"Mom, it's all that bitch Xu Keke's fault. She embarrassed me in front of everyone and even slapped me in the face!"

The eldest lady frowned, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

"How dare this Xu Ke treat my daughter like this! Tell me the whole story."

Xuyuanyuan said with sobs.

"At the flower viewing banquet, I just said a few bad things about her, but she attacked me without a word, showing no mercy at all, and made me lose face in front of everyone."

The eldest lady patted Xuyuan's back and comforted him.

"Don't cry, don't cry. Mother will definitely take care of things for you and won't let Xu Ke get away with it!"

Xu Yuanyuan raised her head and looked at the eldest lady with tearful eyes.

"Mom, that bitch Xu Keke not only beat me, but also...she even said in front of everyone that I pushed her down the stairs."

The eldest lady was a little slow in her response and didn't quite understand what her daughter meant.

"Yuanyuan, are you talking about her falling down the stairs? Didn't you say she fell down accidentally?"

Xu Yuanyuan avoided the gaze, lowered his head, and said nothing.

The eldest lady suddenly understood and looked at Xu Yuanyuan with wide eyes.

"Could it be that you really pushed her down the stairs?"

Xu Yuanyuan turned his head away and said in a low voice.

"My daughter wanted to marry Shen Qingfeng at that time. If she was gone, she would have a chance, then..."

The eldest lady stamped her feet in anger.

"You foolish child! You did such a stupid thing for a man! Now Xu Keke has caught you and is shouting at you."

Xu Yuanyuan cried and grabbed the lady's sleeve.

"Mother, I know I was wrong, but what should I do now? I have just been engaged to Master Shen, and Xu Ke will definitely not let me go."

The eldest lady took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"Now that things have come to this, we can only find a way to deal with it. Xu Keke is so brazen in front of everyone now, she must have something to rely on. We must first find out what she's relying on."

Xu Yuanyuan wiped away her tears.

"Mother, I guess her support is the Regent King."

Hearing this, the eldest lady fell into her chair.

"The Regent? Isn't it rumored that she was disliked by the Regent and kicked out of the palace?"

Xu Yuanyuan said with a sad face and lowered his voice.

"My daughter also thought that the Regent King had abandoned Xu Keke. Last time, she brought her servants to her second uncle's house to cause trouble, but she discovered that Xu Keke was protected by secret guards. Today, my daughter didn't dare to fight back because she was worried about the people who were secretly protecting her."

The eldest lady's face was pale and her voice was trembling.

"If the Regent is really behind this, then this matter will be difficult to handle. We can't do anything with that permit!"

Xu Yuanyuan was unwilling to accept this, thinking that what happened today would definitely be heard by Shen Qingfeng.

"Mother, what about my marriage? Will Master Shen dislike me and cancel the engagement?"

The eldest lady gritted her teeth and looked at her daughter with disappointment.

"Okay, don't panic. Maybe things aren't as bad as we thought. Let's go talk to your grandmother."

The mother and daughter hurried to their grandmother's yard. As soon as they entered, the eldest lady pulled the old lady of the Xu family and started crying.

"Mother, you have to make the decision for Yuanyuan!"

The old lady had been in a bad mood these days and was not feeling well. She sat sideways on the couch, and the nanny who served her was massaging her temples.

I learned from the eldest son that the second son who was kicked out of the house has been promoted. Although it is not a position with real power, the rank is one level higher than that of the eldest son.

This was like a slap in the face to her old face. She regretted it secretly and was thinking about whether to recognize the second family.

He saw his eldest daughter-in-law and eldest granddaughter running towards him like stray dogs. He felt annoyed again and asked in a very impatient tone.

"Why are you so panicked?"

"You all go down first."

The eldest lady took it upon herself to drive away the maids and servants in the old lady's room.

The old lady knew that it was inconvenient for the servants to hear, so she waved her hand and signaled them to go out.

When they were alone, the doctor told them the whole story.

"What can I say to you, kid?"

The old lady frowned even more tightly, glared at Xu Yuanyuan fiercely, thought for a while and said.

"Words are not enough. Xu Ke can't produce any evidence either. She's trying to ruin Yuanyuan's reputation by doing this!"

Make a wish and take a few steps forward on your knees.

"Grandma, I know I was wrong. I don't want to lose my marriage with Mr. Shen."

Grandma thought for a moment.

"Now that things have come to this, we can only wait and see what the Shen family's attitude is. I hope you won't go anywhere these days, so as to avoid running into Xu Keke again and causing more trouble."

Xu Yuanyuan nodded quickly in agreement.

The old lady sighed inwardly. Xu Ke from the second house had become a mortal enemy of Yuanyuan, and she was afraid that she would not be able to get him back even if she begged.

……

After the flower-viewing banquet at the princess's mansion ended, Princess Jianning and several other princesses left the table first, leaving everyone to do as they pleased.

All the young men and ladies stood up and strolled leisurely in the garden to digest their food.

The spring breeze blows gently, and the flowers in the garden are in full bloom, bringing with them a lingering fragrance that is refreshing and pleasant.

It was said that they would play Naqu Shui Liushang together in a while, and everyone was full of anticipation when they heard this.

This game of flowing wine cups is a favorite among young men and women. It can add to the fun and show off one's talent.

Xu Keke had achieved her purpose for coming here today, so she thought about leaving and said to Li Yueran, who had been with her:

"Miss Li, I have important matters to attend to at home, so I'll take my leave now. It's a real pleasure to enjoy this beautiful scenery with you today."

After saying this, he bowed slightly with a sincere apology on his face.

Li Yueran heard it and asked considerately.

"Miss Xu, are you leaving now? Are you finding this wine-drinking feast boring?"

Xu Keke fanned herself with a round fan, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Miss Li, you misunderstood. I have some important matters to attend to at home. I will definitely meet you again another day."

"Okay then! Let's get together next time."

Li Yueran watched Xu Keke leave with some reluctance.

After saying goodbye to Li Yue, Xu Keke found the master of ceremonies and said goodbye in advance, and always wanted to say goodbye to Princess Jianning.

The master of ceremonies took her to the palace where Princess Jianning was resting, and Xu Keke bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness, I have an urgent matter at home and must excuse myself. Thank you for hosting this banquet today, allowing me to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery. May your Highness be well. I will take my leave."

Princess Jianning nodded slightly and smiled gently, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"Since Miss Xu has family matters, I will not try to persuade her to stay. I have found Miss Xu very pleasing to the eye today, so I have prepared a gift for you."

As she spoke, Princess Jianning clapped her hands gently, and the maid beside her presented her with an exquisite brocade box.

Xu Keke was a little surprised, and she forced a flattered smile at the right time and quickly saluted again.

"Your Highness, the Princess, is so kind to me. I feel so ashamed to accept it."

The maid handed the brocade box to Xu Keke.

"Go back and take care of your family affairs quickly, don't delay."

Xu Keke bowed again to thank the princess, then turned around and hurried away with Dingdang.