Favoring the concubine and killing the wife? She divorced the concubine and lived with her concubine

Several cold dishes in the side hall have been served. Two servants were carrying the beautifully presented delicacies and could not help but express envy in their mouths.

"How come Lord Su is so lucky to marry such a beautiful girl?"

"Our Lord Su is also a handsome man, so he is naturally destined to marry such a beautiful woman. Miss Pan will not suffer any loss in marrying her."

"That's true. I heard that Lord Su's family is a wealthy merchant in the capital. Since the Su family's master and mistress came, the young master's food, clothing and other expenses have increased a lot. Master Su is also generous in rewarding his servants. Last time, he even added extra dishes for us. It shows that only by living with a wealthy family can you live a good life."

"Then Miss Pan will also enjoy a happy life in the future. I think Master Su is very satisfied with her."

"I think Lord Su is not happy with her. He has been unfavorable to her several times, and I saw it all."

"How could that be? Our Lord Su doesn't like women, so I'm afraid he's embarrassed."

"I don't think she's that embarrassed towards Madam Sun. I even heard Madam Sun scolding Lord Su, and Lord Su didn't say a word back."

"Really?"

"Uh... I didn't say anything, just pretend you didn't hear it."

"Tell me about it..."

"Don't go out and talk nonsense..."

"No, no, no..."

"It was a while ago. It seems Master Sun had just passed away and was still lying in the government morgue. Lord Su was trying to persuade Madam Sun to be careful... But Madam Sun thought Lord Su was meddling in her affairs and scolded him. After that, Lord Su stood at the door and watched her walk away. I don't think he looked angry."

"Master Su has such a good temper?"

"That's strange. Aren't we all very strict? If we break any rules, I'm afraid of the look in their eyes."

"really……"

"Don't go out and talk nonsense, or I'll be in trouble..."

"Now that you know, will you tell me one?"

"Hmm..." The servant lowered his head guiltily. He did not mention that day when Miss Pan asked him how to take care of the dwarf trees in the yard. He was excited for a moment and talked too much to Miss Pan.

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Xiao Lan said this deliberately, thinking that Pan Yingqiu probably wanted her to say the same thing, so she might as well go along with it and watch the fun. When Master Cui heard her say this, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.

Su Ze frowned with doubt and turned to look at his mother. Pan Yingqiu was also shocked by what Xiao Lan said, but she calmed down in an instant.

"Mother, have you set a date?" Su Ze's face darkened and his tone was unfriendly.

"Cousin, don't be angry. It was just Yingqiu's random guess. I felt uneasy, so I went to talk to Sister Xiao about it... but Sister Xiao took it seriously." Pan Yingqiu said, looking up at Xiao Lan, her expression embarrassed, shy, and a hint of resentment. She hadn't expected Xiao Lan to say this directly. After all, what she had shown yesterday was just speculation, and now she was in a passive position.

"Sister, how can we say these things that are only said in the boudoir in front of everyone..." She acted coquettishly and awkwardly.

Xiao Lan smiled and said, "I didn't think much of it... I won't say too much next time."

Xiao Lan finished speaking and glanced at Su Ze as if she was watching a joke, but she didn't expect Su Ze to be staring at her too. His face was gloomy and his eyes were like frost. Xiao Lan pursed her lips and silently lowered her head, no longer looking at him. He was quite fierce.

"Why blame her? I didn't say I was getting engaged to you, so mother shouldn't make the decision without your permission!" Su Ze was impatient, thinking that Xiao Lan had listened to Pan Yingqiu's nonsense and actually came to congratulate her with a generous gift. Although he had known for a long time that Xiao Lan had no romantic feelings for him, now that he was facing this situation, she still had the heart to laugh at him?

Su's mother was still wondering what Pan Yingqiu had said to Xiao Lan, but when she heard Su Ze's tone and even blamed her, especially questioning her in front of outsiders, her face naturally turned cold. She slammed the table and stood up straight, "What's the matter? Marriage is a matter of life and death. It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. I can't make the decision for you?"

Pan Yingqiu thought that if Su's father didn't come, Su's mother wouldn't have any conflicts with Su Ze. But now it seems that Su's mother won't indulge Su Ze. That's perfect, Pan Yingqiu curled the corners of her mouth, feeling that the situation has taken another turn.

Xiao Lan saw Pan Yingqiu's lips curl up as Su's mother spoke, but the smile quickly faded. As Xu's mother had said, anyone who showed unexplained kindness on first meeting someone must have ulterior motives. So Xiao Lan came today, not only to watch the fun, but also to see what this wicked person was up to.

"Madam, please don't get yourself sick from anger." Master Cui hurried forward to support Su's mother and comfort her.

"Aunt, it's all Yingqiu's fault. Don't be angry." Pan Yingqiu finished speaking and turned to look at Xiao Lan, her eyes full of earnestness. "Sister Xiao, everyone says that my cousin listens to you. Please persuade him and don't let a rift between him and aunt arise."

Xiao Lan was taken aback by what she said. She had never expected that someone would even mention her name. This mention was very clever. In an instant, the look in Su's mother's eyes when she looked at her changed from the silver needle just now to the machete.

"Everyone said that? Who said that?" Xiao Lan pretended to be surprised.

Pan Yingqiu said in embarrassment, "The servants all said... they all said that you lost your temper with your cousin, and your cousin always gave in..."

Xiao Lan looked at Su Ze with an expression of disbelief. Has the story got to this point?

Su Ze frowned and was about to speak, but Jasmine spoke first.

"Miss Pan, what are you talking about? Are you trying to ruin our Madam's reputation for no reason?" Jasmine stepped forward, stood beside Xiao Lan, and said sternly to Pan Yingqiu.

"I...I heard this too..." Pan Yingqiu stood next to Su's mother, looking aggrieved.

Mother Su glanced at Pan Yingqiu. Although she knew that she said this on purpose for her to hear, she could not bear to see Xiao Lan's maid scolding her niece.

"Madam Sun, there's no smoke without fire. Women should still uphold their virtues as wives! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're without a husband!"

Su's mother had also heard the servants gossiping about Xiao Lan, saying that Su Ze had specially prepared scented tea for Xiao Lan and often visited the Sun residence. When Xiao Lan was in trouble, Su Ze had personally gone deep into the house occupied by robbers with a bow and arrow and rescued her with his own hands.

Of course, she had also heard about Xiao Lan's tragic past. However, she might sympathize with her experience, but she would not joke about her son's marriage out of sympathy.

Su Ze felt his mother had gone too far, but he knew the culprit. Normally, his mother would never say such hurtful things, but today, as soon as she came, she pointed at Xiao Lan's sore spot. He couldn't think of a second reason other than Pan Yingqiu saying something she shouldn't have in front of his mother.

Su Ze turned sideways and stood in front of Xiao Lan.

"Xiao Lan and I are innocent. Who is talking nonsense? Bring him here for confrontation!" Su Ze said this as if he were in court. He stared at Pan Yingqiu fiercely. Pan Yingqiu's eyes drifted away and he didn't dare to look at him.

Pan Yingqiu's plan wasn't this. She figured that by showing Su Ze's special concern for Xiao Lan at the dinner table, in front of her uncle and aunt, she could quietly put pressure on them. Furthermore, since she'd been constantly asking about Xiao Lan in front of the servants, naturally, they'd been talking about her constantly, too, and her aunt would often overhear her.

Therefore, the falling out today was completely unexpected.

Xiao Lan snorted coldly and looked at Pan Yingqiu, "I sent you an engagement gift with good intentions, but you framed me like this!"

Pan Yingqiu thought that it was Su's mother who said the more outrageous words just now, so why were the two of them only targeting her.

"Sister Xiao, Yingqiu... Yingqiu just heard about it. It was Yingqiu who spoke too much..." Pan Yingqiu said, then turned to look at Su Ze, "Cousin, don't blame me..." Then she shook Su's mother's hand, "Aunt..."

"What are you doing?" There was only an angry shout, and Su's father stood at the door with an angry face, shaking with anger.