The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

Just then, the Third Prince walked up with an elegant air, first bowing politely to the Old Madam of the General's Mansion, and then greeting the General's Wife with a smile. Upon seeing this, the Old Madam and the General's Wife hurriedly returned the greeting, their faces full of joy, happy that the Third Prince had accompanied Su Ning'er back to the mansion.

Then, everyone entered the General's Mansion together. A sumptuous feast had already been prepared in the main hall, with a dazzling array of delicious food that made one's mouth water. Everyone sat around the table, laughter and chatter filling the air, creating a very cheerful atmosphere. Su Ning'er enthusiastically recounted her life in the Third Prince's Mansion to Old Madam Su and Madam Su, who listened intently, occasionally bursting into laughter.

During the banquet, the Third Prince thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality of the General's Mansion staff. The entire scene was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

After the banquet, the Third Prince apologized, saying he had other matters to attend to, and took his leave of the General's Mansion. However, he specifically instructed Su Ning'er to stay at the mansion with her family, and promised to come and pick her up that evening to return to the Yuan Prince's Mansion together. Su Ning'er nodded obediently, indicating that she would follow the Third Prince's arrangements.

Afterwards, Su Ning'er accompanied her grandmother back to Rongtai Courtyard. The two had a long and intimate conversation. Su Ning'er looked at the old lady with concern and noticed that she seemed a little tired, so she gently advised, "Grandmother, why don't you take a nap? We can continue chatting this afternoon." The old lady smiled and nodded, allowing the maids to help her lie down and rest.

After leaving Rongtai Courtyard, Su Ning'er, accompanied by Xiangling, headed towards Rose Garden.

At this moment, the shadow guard hidden in the tree had already seen Su Ning'er walking towards the Rose Garden from afar. He flashed and quickly entered the Rose Garden, and reported to Su Yunruo: "Miss, Su Ning'er is here."

Upon hearing this news, Su Yunruo simply nodded slightly and then instructed, "Understood. Have Granny Li at the door let her in later." After saying that, she continued to sit leisurely at the table and took a sip of tea.

Before long, Su Ning'er arrived at the gate of the Rose Garden. Following Su Yunruo's instructions, Granny Li let her in. As Su Ning'er entered the courtyard, she saw Su Yunruo sitting at the table, and a feigned smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Sister, it's been a long time. Your little sister has come to see you," Su Ning'er said softly.

Su Yunruo raised her eyes, glanced at her indifferently, and said calmly, "Sit down."

Su Ning'er sat down as instructed, her gaze sweeping over the room's furnishings. As she looked around, she couldn't help but remark sourly, "Sister, your place is still so elegant."

Hearing this, Su Yunruo couldn't help but sneer: "My sister is now in the Third Prince's residence, and I've heard she's doing quite well. How come you're still so short-sighted?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ning'er's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and hurriedly explained, "Sister, what are you saying..."

Seeing that Su Yunruo completely ignored her, Su Ning'er felt a surge of anger, but she couldn't show it. She could only suppress her anger and force a couple of dry laughs in an attempt to ease the awkward atmosphere. However, Su Yunruo still didn't look up, focusing intently on flipping through the book in her hands, as if she hadn't heard Su Ning'er's words at all.

Left with no other choice, Su Ning'er stood up, forced a smile, and bid farewell to Su Yunruo. Su Yunruo remained unresponsive, continuing to read her book. Su Ning'er gritted her teeth in anger, silently cursing under her breath, before turning and leaving the Rose Garden.

After leaving the Rose Garden, Su Ning'er's face instantly turned extremely gloomy. She glared fiercely in the direction of the Rose Garden and cursed under her breath, "Hmph, Su Yunruo, you just wait. One day, I'll show you what I'm capable of!" With that, she flicked her sleeve and strode away.

Xiangling, who was standing nearby, quickly followed and carefully comforted her, "Miss, don't be angry. The eldest young lady is always like this. Why bother arguing with her? Let's go back to the courtyard. You got up so early today, you should get some rest." With that, Xiangling attentively helped Su Ning'er walk towards Yuening Courtyard.

Back at Yuening Garden, Su Ning'er plopped down in a chair, angrily throwing the handkerchief in her hand to the ground. Her eyes widened, her face contorted with rage, and she cursed Su Yunruo incessantly. Seeing this, Xiangling quickly picked up the handkerchief, gently brushed off the dust, and handed it to Su Ning'er, softly comforting her, "Miss, calm down. Don't upset yourself. That Su Yunruo is an arrogant and disrespectful woman, daring to be disrespectful to you—she's utterly despicable! But don't worry, she won't be able to keep up this for long. You are now the Third Prince's woman, of noble status; you'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with her later. Once the Third Prince ascends the throne, you will be an imperial concubine. At that time, let's see who dares to offend you!"

Hearing Xiangling's words, Su Ning'er calmed down a bit. She took the handkerchief, gently wiped her face, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "You're right. We can't act impulsively now, lest we cause unnecessary trouble. Let's be patient for a while, and settle accounts slowly after the Third Prince ascends the throne. At that time, I will definitely make Su Yunruo taste what it's like to be trampled underfoot!" After saying that, a sinister smile appeared on her lips.

Meanwhile, Su Yunruo, in the Rose Garden, put down her book and frowned slightly. She recalled the events of the day and pondered Su Ning'er's behavior.

"This Su Ning'er has ulterior motives; she's likely to cause trouble in the future," Su Yunruo thought worriedly. She knew that Su Ning'er harbored jealousy and resentment towards her, and this emotion could lead to more problems and conflicts.

As evening fell, the Third Prince arrived at the General's Mansion as promised to pick up Su Ning'er. Su Ning'er happily boarded the carriage, looking forward to spending a wonderful evening with the Third Prince. As the carriage slowly drove away from the General's Mansion, Su Ning'er nestled in the Third Prince's arms and said sweetly, "Your Highness, Su Yunruo was quite rude at the General's Mansion today."

The Third Prince frowned slightly. He didn't want Su Ning'er's personal grudges to affect the overall situation. He knew that the situation was still unstable, and any slight movement could cause unnecessary trouble. So, he gently comforted her, "Don't cause any more trouble. The situation is not stable yet, so we must not act rashly."

Although Su Ning'er was somewhat dissatisfied, she understood that the Third Prince's words made sense. She could only obediently nod in agreement. However, deep down, she still harbored resentment towards Su Yunruo and secretly vowed to find an opportunity to take revenge.

The carriage continued its journey. Su Ning'er leaned against the Third Prince's chest, secretly plotting how to embarrass Su Yunruo. She decided to wait for the right opportunity to teach Su Yunruo a lesson and show her her power. Meanwhile, Su Yunruo, unaware that Su Ning'er was already planning against her, remained quietly in the Rose Garden.