The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

After saying that, Li left with great interest.

Su Muya slumped into the chair, completely limp.

The maid asked worriedly, "Miss, shall I help you inside to rest?"

"No need!" Su Muya shook her head, then forced her tired body to walk into the room.

Along the way, Su Muya felt unbearable soreness all over her body and her steps were unsteady.

After entering the house, Su Muya lay down on the bed to rest.

She didn't know how long she had slept, but she suddenly opened her eyes, sat up, and rubbed her temples.

She was dreaming. She dreamt that she was fighting a group of men in black, and in the end, her arms and legs were cut off, and she was covered in blood, groaning in pain...

"Waaah..." Su Muya couldn't help but cry.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, and the maid Hongyu walked in.

Su Muya glanced at Hongyu, then continued to cry.

This maid, Hongyu, was bought by Su Muya from outside. She rarely spoke and only took care of Su Muya's daily life, without interfering in her affairs.

"Hongyu, tell me, what's wrong with me? Why do I keep having nightmares, and why do I wake up in a cold sweat every time?"

"Young lady, are you too nervous? Or did you eat something bad?"

"Really?" Su Muya blinked in confusion. She had a good appetite these past two days and hadn't eaten anything wrong, so why was she having nightmares?

“Yes.” Hongyu nodded affirmatively.

"Then... then have I not showered these past few days?"

"Yes."

Su Muya was silent for a moment, then suddenly thought of something. She immediately threw off the covers, got out of bed, rushed into the bathtub, scrubbed herself thoroughly, and then threw herself into the wooden tub for a soak.

She had lost count of how many times she had taken a shower, but she was still worried and took several more showers.

She felt dirty and needed a hot bath, otherwise she would feel uncomfortable all over.

She soaked in the bath for about fifteen minutes before climbing out.

After she finished dressing, she went to the dressing table, opened the box, and selected a set of exquisite and luxurious jewelry to wear.

Su Muya looked at herself in the mirror. Her lips were full and red, her skin was as white as snow, her pretty face had delicate and flawless features, and her skin was so smooth and delicate that it looked like a peeled egg, crystal clear.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Su Muya felt somewhat dazed. Was she really going to marry that fierce, bloodthirsty, and tyrannical Prince of Zhenbei?

Just as she hesitated, footsteps sounded. Su Muya quickly turned around.

The girl leaned against the dressing table.

The door creaked open and Old Master Liu walked in, followed by Madam Li.

When Madam Li saw Su Muya, she immediately greeted her with a smile, "Muya, let your grandmother take a look. You are sixteen years old this year, and it's time for you to get married. I have just sent someone to deliver the betrothal gifts to the Su family. The Su family will be here soon. You can go back with the Su family's cousin. From now on, you will be the Princess Consort of Zhenbei."

Su Muya was startled and blurted out, "What?!"

Madam Li's face instantly darkened. "What? Muya, you don't want to? If you don't want to, then you can stay in the Liu family! Our Liu family doesn't need another granddaughter like you!"

Su Muya waved her hand hastily, "No, I'm willing! I'll go prepare the things right away."

After saying that, Su Muya turned and walked into the inner room.

Seeing this, Old Master Liu frowned slightly. He felt that Su Muya was acting strangely today, as if she was flustered and frightened. However, he didn't delve into it further.

A short while later, Su Muya came out from the inner room, lifting her skirt.

"Muya, this is your dowry list. Take a close look!" Madam Li handed a piece of paper to Su Muya.

Su Muya took it, glanced at it, and then froze.

This dowry list is the betrothal gift list of the Prince of Zhenbei, which includes hundreds of pieces of various precious medicinal herbs, antique paintings and calligraphy, and gold and silver jewelry!

"This...this is too generous! Grandparents, are you trying to kill me?" Su Muya screamed in shock.

Madam Li snorted and said, "Your grandfather and I went to great lengths and spent tens of thousands of taels of silver to put together the betrothal gift list, and you still dare to complain? If the Prince of Zhenbei is unhappy, our entire Liu family will be finished!"

Su Muya was speechless. She had thought the Liu family would only give her a thousand taels of silver as dowry at most. After all, she was already seventeen years old. In an ordinary family, she would have been married off at eighteen or nineteen. But she was different; she was the only unmarried princess consort of the Prince of Zhenbei. Therefore, the Prince of Zhenbei was definitely reluctant to let her get married.

Although she was beautiful, there were women who were more beautiful than her. Why did the Prince of Zhenbei take a fancy to her and promise to marry her?

No, there must be a conspiracy involved!

Su Muya gritted her teeth in anger, but dared not utter a sound.

Only then did Mrs. Li show a satisfied smile, turn around and leave the room.

Su Muya breathed a sigh of relief after Li had walked away.

Su Muya stayed on the bed for a while longer, then changed into a simple and plain set of clothes and went out of the room.

Outside, Old Master Liu and Old Madam Liu had been waiting for quite some time.

"Muya, you look so beautiful dressed like this!" Old Madam Liu exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with shrewd calculation.

"Grandmother, what do you mean by that?" Su Muya asked.

Madam Liu said with a smile, "Your parents have passed away, and only your grandfather and I are left in this family. Your dowry will be provided by the two of us old folks, which is our way of showing filial piety to you."

"Grandmother, what do you mean by that?" Su Muya asked.

Madam Liu said with a smile, "Your parents have passed away, and only your grandfather and I remain in this family. Your dowry will be provided by the two of us old folks; it's our way of showing filial piety. As for the betrothal gifts from the Prince of Zhenbei, I will keep them for you."

Su Muya's expression changed drastically. She wasn't stupid; of course, she understood Old Madam Liu's intentions.

The betrothal gifts from the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion were worth several thousand taels of gold! How could she possibly entrust such a large sum of money to Old Madam Liu?

Besides, the dowry list for the Princess of Zhenbei was written by her grandfather. There's no way Old Madam Liu could keep it all for herself!

"Grandmother, with so many betrothal gifts, how can I possibly manage them all by myself? Don't worry, I will definitely work hard to earn money to support myself and I won't starve to death." Su Muya firmly rejected Madam Liu's suggestion.

"You fool! Your grandfather and I are old and will one day be buried. Do you think the Prince of Zhenbei won't find out who will get this dowry then? If he investigates, the Liu family will be finished, and you won't escape either!"

"Grandmother, how could you say that! You are all my family, how could I harm you? Don't worry, I will definitely make the Prince of Zhenbei divorce me, and then our Liu family will not suffer." Su Muya said with a confident expression.