The Eldest Daughter Reborn: She Provoked the Obsessive Crown Prince and Couldn't Escape

With the conference approaching, she decided to keep a close eye on Fu Zhengzheng in case anything went wrong.

Under the pretext of "treating illness and recuperating," she placed Fu Zhengzheng in the largest courtyard of the Marquis of Chang'an's mansion.

No one except her and her "own people" is allowed to enter or leave, not even her brothers.

It was called "placement," but it was actually "house arrest"; even if Fu Zhengzheng was stupid, she still had this much awareness.

"Sister, isn't this wrong? Shouldn't patients recuperate in a familiar environment?"

"I was living perfectly well in my own house, why did you make me move to this filthy place?" Fu Zhengzheng asked, frowning.

The house is big, but it is not only located in a remote area, but it has also not been cleaned for a long time. Everywhere you go, there is dust and smoke.

Not only are there cobwebs in the nooks and crannies, but cockroaches and even rats also scurry in and out from time to time...

This was also deliberately arranged by Fu Luan.

She had brought in a bunch of maids and old women, ostensibly to "clean the room for the second young lady to recuperate in."

In reality, they were just made to pretend; once inside, those who wanted to rest could rest, and those who wanted to play could play.

Only let the rest of the household know that "the young lady personally led people to clean the house so that the second young lady could recuperate!"

As for Fu Zhengzheng's question, it was already within Fu Luan's expectations.

"Look at what you're saying. I'm your own sister, would I ever harm you? I personally brought people to clean this house;"

"I'm afraid the subordinates were slacking off while I wasn't looking. I'll punish them later! As for this courtyard..."

"This is the courtyard where Aunt Yunzhong lived before she got married. Ah, sister, I understand!"

"Zhengzheng, you don't mean you dislike Aunt Yunzhong, do you?" Fu Luan feigned surprise, observing Fu Zhengzheng's reaction.

Sure enough, Fu Zhengzheng shuddered as soon as she heard the words "Aunt Yunzhong".

The "Aunt in the Clouds" mentioned by Fu Luan is their aunt, Yu Xi, the younger sister of Marquis Chang'an, Yu Weiyan.

After Yu Weiyan married into the Fu family, Yu Xi moved in with him and later married the Marquis of Yunzhong.

Someone started jokingly calling her "Aunt in the Clouds," and that's what everyone started calling her.

“No, I wouldn’t dare… I’ll stay, I’ll stay.” Fu Zhengzheng stammered.

Perhaps it was because Yu Xi was the first to see through Fu Zhengzheng and her mother, Aunt Yan's, true colors;

Of all the Yu family's relatives, Fu Zhengzheng was most afraid of Yu Xi. Yu Xi also disliked Fu Zhengzheng and her mother, as well as the Yan family and their large group of relatives.

Fu Zhengzheng originally took her father's surname, Yu, and was called "Yu Zhengzheng";

But Aunt Yan coveted the Fu family's wealth and power, and insisted on urging Yu Weiyan to let her daughter marry the legal wife—

That is, Fu Luan's birth mother—with the same surname, Yu Xi did everything she could to stop her and looked down on her.

Who could have prevented the Marquis of Chang'an from swaying his beautiful concubine? He bribed the Grand Minister of Agriculture, and the surname was changed!

It's not uncommon for children to take their mother's surname, but it's practically unheard of for a child to take someone else's mother's surname!

Even Yu Weiyan did this secretly while her sister was away from Chang'an;

If Yu Xi were here, she would definitely not let him fulfill the wishes of Fu Zhengzheng and her daughter!

In her past life, Yu Xi had repeatedly warned Fu Luan that Fu Zhengzheng was no pushover.

But Fu Luan was preoccupied with "sisterly affection" and wouldn't listen to anything else.

In the end, he suffered the loss of his family and was turned into a human pig...

Therefore, Fu Luan knew that as long as Yu Xi was moved out, even if Fu Zhengzheng had to live in a thatched hut, she wouldn't dare to object.

"Oh, right..." Fu Luan paused deliberately before leaving.

"Is there anything else you need, sister?" Fu Zhengzheng asked Fu Luan, bowing respectfully.

He secretly wished he could tear this older sister to pieces and turn her into a human pig;

Then kick her far away, so she can taste the same kind of trouble she encountered at Yuanlu Mansion!

"Your ex-brother-in-law..." Fu Luan deliberately revealed to Fu Zhengzheng the news that Yuan Lu had been granted the title of Prince of Youbeiping, making Fu Zhengzheng grit her teeth in anger—

If Fu Zhengzheng had persisted for a few more days, even if she couldn't become the Crown Princess, she would at least be the Princess Consort of Youbeiping County now!

Even if she is a concubine or a mistress, even if Yuan Lu beats her, scolds her, looks down on her, or even treats her like a free prostitute, she doesn't care!

If we just endure a little longer, beg the Emperor, and shed a few tears, nothing is impossible!

Now look what's happened! She's lost everything! She can only continue to be a concubine's daughter in the Marquis of Chang'an's household!

They still have to be mindful of that vile woman Fu Luan's every whim, living in a house infested with cockroaches, rats, and cobwebs!

After Fu Luan left, Fu Zhengzheng took her anger out on inanimate objects, kicking and breaking several of the already worn-out tables and chairs in the room.

"Unwilling to come back as a concubine's daughter? Fine, I'll make you..." Fu Luan sneered after hearing this.

Several days later, envoys from the thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions arrived in Wei to pay tribute.

Princess Anagui from the Western Regions also accompanied them.

"I didn't hear that a princess was brought along..."

"Yes, isn't this all for the purpose of a marriage alliance?"

"The thirty-six kingdoms are really underestimating the Great Wei..."

For a time, the court officials were abuzz with discussion.

Because the Western Regions had only said "envoys came to pay tribute" before, without mentioning the princess at all;

Now that they have arrived in Chang'an, and suddenly there is a princess, their intention to form a marriage alliance is obvious.

However, "marriage alliance" is different from "peace marriage," where one side simply sends a woman;

The Western Regions will surely demand to marry the princess of the Great Wei, just as they have done in previous years.

"Look at that princess, isn't she beautiful?"

"It is beautiful, but..."

"She's far inferior to the... the deposed Crown Princess! The eldest daughter of the Marquis of Chang'an is the true beauty!"

On the horse track, Fu Luan ate snacks and drank tea, listening to these boring flattering words, but felt a gaze coming from behind her...

"Wife, I was wrong! I know you're just being stubborn and punishing me with divorce, and I'm taking it all."

“I went to the Marquis of Chang'an’s residence to look for you several times, but your servants all said you were not there.”

"I know, I know, you've been deceived by that slut, you've listened to her instigation, and you don't want to see me!"

"Quickly tell Father..." It turned out to be Yuan Lu.

Fu Luan raised an eyebrow. "What did you say?"

Yuan Lu sought reconciliation with Fu Luan, though undoubtedly for the sake of the crown prince position—

As long as Fu Luan agrees to remarry him, his return to the Eastern Palace will be within reach.

However, it wouldn't be entirely true to say that he had no feelings whatsoever in this marriage.

After all, from the past to the present, Fu Luan has always been a top-notch beauty;

Her short outfit today not only didn't diminish her charm, but actually added a touch of heroism to her beauty;

Even the peculiar floral decorations that were an eyesore on the day of their divorce now seem charming and lovely to Yuan Lu today.

If he misses out on Fu Luan, it will be difficult for him to marry another woman from a prominent family with stunning beauty!

Thinking of this, Yuan Lu quickly put on a shameless smile and said, "Of course, it means you want to reconcile with me and not get a divorce..."

Yuan Lu and his words disgusted Fu Luan.

Yuan Lu was indeed born with a handsome appearance, with bright eyes and white teeth, and sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes;

Those watery eyes were filled with deep affection from the first time he saw her;

He made her willingly succumb to the deep affection he portrayed, until she lost her life and the entire Fu clan...