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

Su Muya walked up to him, curtsied, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

“Look up.”

Su Muya slowly raised her head. The Prince of Zhenbei stared at her for a long time before suddenly asking, "Who is this?"

Su Muya's heart skipped a beat. Why would the Prince of Zhenbei ask her such a question? Could it be that he recognized her as not the woman he desired? Su Muya steadied herself, parted her cherry lips slightly, and softly replied in her beautiful voice, "Your Highness, this is Muya's personal maid, Chunxiang."

"Hehe~" The Prince of Zhenbei suddenly laughed. His laugh was extremely lewd and vulgar, making Su Muya's skin crawl. She suppressed her disgust and asked with a puzzled look, "Your Highness, is there something wrong with me?"

The Prince of Zhenbei looked at the exquisite face before him and shook his head with a smile. "No, Mu Ya is so stunningly beautiful, like a celestial being. I like her very much."

Su Muya felt nauseous. What did the Prince of Zhenbei mean by that? Did he want her to be his plaything?

Su Muya scoffed inwardly, but smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. Muya likes Your Highness very much too."

Upon hearing Su Muya's words, the Prince of Zhenbei was secretly pleased. He reached out and pinched Su Muya's smooth, delicate cheek. Su Muya suppressed her disgust and forced a few laughs. "Muya, go and wash up and change your clothes. You'll accompany me to the banquet later."

"Mmm," Su Muya replied obediently.

After Su Muya left, the Prince of Zhenbei summoned a guard and ordered, "Find me a clever old woman to serve her."

As soon as Su Muya left the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, she hurriedly changed out of the complicated and cumbersome clothes she was wearing and casually covered her face with some makeup.

"Miss, where are we going now? Are we going back to the General's Mansion?" Chunxiang asked, her voice full of anticipation.

"Yes, to the General's Mansion!" Su Muya smiled faintly, her eyes gleaming. Since the Su family had already bullied her, she couldn't let them get away with it. She would make the Su family never recover! She would make them pay a bloody price!

Upon arriving at the General's Mansion, Su Muya went straight to her courtyard. There were three concubines, seven or eight maids, and some servants and attendants in the courtyard. Su Muya glanced around the courtyard, then left Chunxiang there while she took another maid named Qiushuang to Old Madam Su's room.

"Muya greets Grandmother." Su Muya entered the house and bowed to the old lady Su.

Grandma Su pulled Su Muya down to sit and asked with concern, "Did you sleep well last night?"

As Madam Su grew older, her hearing became increasingly impaired. Su Muya, fearing she might not understand, explained it again.

"If you have a husband like your father, just don't forget his bad points. You need to learn to turn a blind eye to some things; after all, it's normal for couples to argue. You need to learn to be tolerant of him and consider his feelings in everything you do."

Su Muya gritted her teeth, her face filled with hatred, her eyes slightly red, and looked at Old Madam Su pitifully, choking out, "I know, but I really can't stand Father's attitude. I am his only legitimate daughter, why should he make me marry a merchant's son?"

Besides, this time Father sent me to the palace to perform a dance and to curry favor with the Imperial Concubine. He clearly wants to send me to the Prince of Zhenbei as a concubine! Waaah, Grandmother, I'd rather die than go to the palace as a concubine!

Madam Su was stunned when she heard this. She never expected that Su Mingze would have such thoughts. No wonder he kept it from her.

“Although the Prince of Zhenbei is two years older than you, he has not married any principal wife. The Prince of Zhenbei is the Prince of Zhenbei, and the Emperor is the Emperor. We only need to please the Prince of Zhenbei,” Old Madam Su patiently advised.

Su Muya stubbornly shook her head, saying, "No! Grandmother, you don't know how cruel and bloodthirsty the Prince of Zhenbei is. He has killed countless people, is cold-blooded and ruthless, and uses vicious methods. I will never enter the Prince of Zhenbei's harem."

Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Old Madam Su simply changed the subject, "Did you come to see me today because you have something to discuss?"

"No, granddaughter just came to let her grandmother know, so she wouldn't worry."

"No, I just came to let my grandmother know so she wouldn't worry," Su Muya said with a smile.

Seeing Su Muya's radiant smile, Old Madam Su breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, Muya hadn't gotten stuck on a rut; after all, Muya was quite intelligent and quick-witted, understanding things immediately. She just needed gentle guidance. Old Madam Su smiled kindly, grasped Su Muya's hand tightly, and said earnestly, "Muya, your grandmother hopes you will be happy and joyful. This time, I've sent you to the palace to perform a dance so that you can win the favor of the Prince of Zhenbei and gain his protection for the Su family."

Su Muya lowered her head, concealing the dark glint in her eyes. She smiled disdainfully. This Su Muya was truly foolish. The Prince of Zhenbei had long harbored ill intentions towards her, and now that Su Muya had offered herself up, how could she refuse? The Prince of Zhenbei must be overjoyed!

"Grandmother, I will strive to win the favor of the Prince of Zhenbei and live up to your expectations. Please rest assured." Su Muya looked up, her large, bright black eyes fixed on the old lady Su, and said firmly.

Grandma Su patted her head with satisfaction and said, "Grandma believes in you. You'll definitely stun everyone when you enter the palace this time."

Su Muya's heart skipped a beat. She had only just entered the palace when Su Muxue sent word that she would be participating in tomorrow's imperial concubine selection, and that the Prince of Zhenbei would also be there.

"Grandmother, I'm not going to participate in the talent show," Su Muya said hurriedly.

"Muya, you're confused! This is a mission you must complete." Old Madam Su glared at Su Muya, her eyes wide. She had never lost her temper with Su Muya before, so Su Muya thought Old Madam Su was very gentle. She never expected that Old Madam Su could be so intimidating when she got angry.

"I...Grandmother, you don't need to force me, I really don't want to enter the palace."

"If you don't enter the palace, how will you gain the favor of the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine, and how will you win the heart of the Prince of Zhenbei? Muya, this is an incredibly lucrative opportunity. If you can gain the favor of the Prince of Zhenbei, the Emperor, and the Imperial Concubine, you will rise to great heights. You must strive to achieve this, understand?"

Muya, you're not a child anymore. You should understand the implications of this. Even if you resent this old woman, you must agree. Your father doesn't want to marry your mother, so I have to find you another suitable match. You are my only granddaughter, and I will not be careless about your marriage. You must listen to me. I will choose a suitable husband for you so that you can have a grand and glorious wedding.

"Muya, I've wronged you so much over the years. You must live well and not leave us like your mother did." Old Madam Su held Su Muya's hand tightly and said sadly.

She was once a doctor, and healing the sick and saving lives was her greatest pursuit in life. Unfortunately, she died young, leaving behind only an orphan and a widow.