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The maidservant left and returned a while later with Su Mufeng.

Su Muya turned around and saw Su Mufeng. She immediately stood up excitedly, quickly walked towards him, pulled him up and down, and asked with concern, "Are you alright? Did they hit you?"

Su Mufeng shook his head. "Don't worry, little sister, I'm not hurt."

Su Muya breathed a sigh of relief. She pulled Su Mufeng's hand and sat down. "Brother, you've worked so hard all these years. You've suffered so much."

"I'm not wronged, I'm fine." Su Mufeng smiled faintly. He truly wasn't wronged. From childhood to adulthood, his father disliked him, and the old lady of the Su family always scolded him. If it weren't for his martial arts skills, he would probably have been beaten to death by the servants of the Su family long ago. Fortunately, he was lucky. After becoming an apprentice, he mastered his skills and has been making his way in the capital for years. Although he isn't very famous, he has become accustomed to acting as a chivalrous knight-errant on his own, living a carefree and happy life.

The two chatted for a long time. A maid brought tea, and Su Muya drank a cup of hot tea to warm her stomach.

Su Muya looked at Su Mufeng, who was sitting leisurely in a chair drinking tea. A cold smile appeared on her lips. She picked up the cup, handed it to him, and said with a smile, "Brother, please have some tea."

Su Mufeng looked at the teacup in front of him but didn't immediately take it. Su Muya raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you afraid to drink it?"

"I'm not thirsty, sister, you can drink it yourself," Su Mufeng said coldly and distantly.

"Heh! I advise you to obediently drink this cup of tea, otherwise you might not be able to drink it later." Su Muya looked at Su Mufeng with a mocking gaze, her eyes filled with coldness.

Su Mufeng's eyes flickered. He took the cup from Su Muya's hand and took a sip of tea.

Seeing that Su Mufeng had drunk what she gave him, Su Muya's lips curled into a strange smile. She stood up, crossed her arms, looked down at Su Mufeng, and coldly snorted, "Just enjoy the gift I prepared for you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Muya hurriedly left with her maids and nannies. Su Mufeng stared blankly as they disappeared through the door. His hands clenched into fists, veins bulging.

"Su Muya! You vicious, despicable woman!"

Su Muya returned to her courtyard, sat before the bronze mirror, and carefully applied her makeup. She was going to a banquet tonight and absolutely could not leave a bad impression on the Prince of Zhenbei. After finishing the last stroke, Su Muya dyed her eyebrows red, admired her work with satisfaction, and then got up and left the room.

Su Muya stepped out of the courtyard, a gust of cold wind blowing, and she couldn't help but shiver. Snowflakes were falling from the sky, large, fluffy snowflakes drifting down. Su Muya wrapped her cloak tighter around herself and hurried towards the main hall.

The main hall was full of people, a lively scene. Su Muya glanced at everyone and, finding that the Prince of Zhenbei was not there, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, our young lady looks quite beautiful today. It seems she's found a new love and forgotten her old flame." Su Muya heard a charmingly sarcastic voice as soon as she entered the room.

"Second Aunt, what are you saying? How could Muya forget Second Uncle?"

Su Muya looked at her second aunt and said with a forced smile, "Muya has the best memory; she always mentions Second Uncle. Second Aunt, that won't do."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Su's face darkened. Su Muya continued, "Muya has a bad memory, but that doesn't mean she holds grudges. Whoever offends Muya, Muya will repay them a thousandfold."

No sooner had Su Muya finished speaking than another sharp, sarcastic female voice rang out, "Oh dear, who is this, daring to talk back to an elder?"

Su Muya looked up and saw a heavily made-up woman, adorned with pearls and jade, and wearing gold and silver jewelry, glancing at her with an arrogant look as if she were looking at an ant.

"Who do we have here? It's you, sister-in-law. You look so beautiful today, this dress suits you perfectly." Su Muya retorted, her brows furrowed in equal anger.

Su Muya's words were a veiled compliment, implying that the other person was fat as a ball and dressed in a mismatched and ugly way.

Upon hearing this, Madam Su's face turned ashen, and she glared at Su Muya, saying, "No wonder you're a country bumpkin, you have no manners at all."

"Auntie knows her clothes aren't appropriate for formal occasions, so it's best she doesn't say anything out of turn, lest she lose face and look bad."

Madam Su gritted her teeth in anger, "What kind of attitude is this? I kindly reminded you, and you actually turned around and accused me!"

"I don't need to explain to my aunt. After all, I'm just a concubine's daughter, and I have no right to interfere in your private affairs." Su Muya glanced coldly at Madam Su, not wanting to pay her any more attention, and walked inside on her own.

Su Muya's father, Su Qinghui, was a scholar who studied the classics. Although he held a low-ranking official position, he was honest, virtuous, and had the demeanor of a gentleman. Therefore, even though he was born out of wedlock, he was appointed as a county magistrate.

Madam Su is Su Qinghui's biological mother, which is why Su Muya can call her "Grandma." Therefore, Madam Su and Madam Su are Madam Su's nieces-in-law, and Su Muya's father is her cousin, Su Qinghui.

Madam Su doted on her youngest son and pitied her eldest son's helplessness, so she always favored Madam Su and Madam Su and treated them very well.

However, Su Muya's uncle and aunt were both villains. They were greedy for power and wealth and were eyeing Su Qinghui and his brother covetously, wanting to take their place.

Su Muya was originally Su Qinghui's granddaughter, but because Madam Su and Madam Su were jealous of Su Muya and her brother, they targeted them at every turn. Su Muya suffered a lot and therefore harbored even more resentment towards her uncle and aunt.

Madam Su had five sons and two daughters. Except for Su Qinghui, the rest were born to concubines. Sons born to concubines were considered inferior to sons born to the legitimate wife, so Madam Su and Madam Su disliked their legitimate siblings and made things difficult for them at every turn.

At the palace banquet held by the Prince of Zhenbei, Madam Su and Madam Su flattered a group of high-ranking officials and nobles, hoping to marry Su Muya into the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion as a concubine.

However, Su Muya looked down on such a prince. If it weren't for the need to avenge the Su family, she wouldn't have bothered marrying into the royal family. So she refused.

"Princess, it's time for us to set off," a maidservant whispered.

Su Muya then suppressed her anger, stood up with a smile, straightened her skirt, and walked gracefully toward the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion.

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As soon as the Su family's carriage came to a stop, a maidservant came forward and said, "This servant is Chunxiang. Greetings, Princess. Please alight from the carriage."

Su Muya lifted the curtain and jumped down from the carriage using a wooden stool. At that moment, the soldiers guarding the gate of the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion knelt on one knee in unison and respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Your Highness, may you be blessed."

Su Muya walked into the Prince's mansion with her head held high and, led by the servants, entered the main courtyard where the Prince of Zhenbei resided.

The Prince of Zhenbei sat upright in the seat of honor, with a hooked nose and deep, dark eyes. His gaze toward Su Muya was scrutinizing.