Su Ling's Time Travel

She couldn't afford to lose her composure here. She had to remain calm and collected, and not let these people see her weakness. So, she picked up her glass, took a sip of her drink, and quietly waited for her opportunity…

As dawn broke, golden light shimmered on the glazed tiles of the Northern Prince's Mansion, heralding the start of a new day. Su Ling sat before the bronze mirror, letting Pink Butterfly's nimble hands weave through her hair, dressing her in court-grade attire. The dress was predominantly deep purple, embroidered with intricate cloud and phoenix patterns, highlighting her noble status as a princess.

However, beneath this prestige lies an undercurrent of unknown conflict.

As Pink Butterfly helped Su Ling with her hair and makeup, she felt a little uneasy. She had just returned from Hong Mei's courtyard and discovered some shocking things. The unidentified pastries and ointments, as well as the men's items and the mandarin duck purse, all gave her an ominous feeling.

"Your Highness, I have something to say." Pink Butterfly finally spoke, her voice trembling slightly.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling raised her eyebrows slightly, signaling Pink Butterfly to continue.

“I found some strange things in Hongmei’s room,” Pink Butterfly said in a low voice, her eyes flashing with unease. “There were pastries and ointments of unknown origin, as well as some men’s items and a pair of mandarin duck purses.”

Upon hearing this, Su Ling felt a surge of inexplicable anger and pain. She abruptly stood up, her eyes flashing with a cold light. "What did you say? Hong Mei actually..." Her words were tinged with disbelief and rage.

Seeing this, Pink Butterfly quickly continued, "Hongmei said that those things were made at your request, Your Highness. But I know that Your Highness would never do such a thing! Therefore, I think there must be a trick involved!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ling sneered. "That Hong Mei! How dare she betray me! And try to throw all this mud at me! She's really asking for trouble!" Her voice carried a hint of determination and coldness.

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. Steward Zhou Quan entered with several servants, his face grave. "Your Highness, something has happened! Items of unknown origin were found in Hong Mei's room! This violates the laws of our Bai Dynasty!" His words were tinged with anxiety and helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling felt a surge of inexplicable anger and pain. She knew that this was all Bai Yanxuan's conspiracy! To protect Liu Ruyan, he hadn't hesitated to push Hong Mei out as a scapegoat! And she had almost been implicated by Hong Mei's betrayal!

"Butler Zhou, what do you suggest we do?" Su Ling looked coldly at Zhou Quan, her eyes flashing with determination. She knew she had to remain calm and composed, and not allow herself to be put on the defensive.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Quan hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this matter concerns the reputation and law of our Bai Dynasty! Hong Mei has violated the law and must be handed over to the yamen for trial! Otherwise, how can our Bai Dynasty establish its authority over the world?" His voice carried a hint of determination and helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling's lips curled into a cold smile. "Fine! Then let's leave it all to Butler Zhou! I want to see what kind of trouble this Hong Mei can stir up!" Her voice carried a hint of decisiveness and ruthlessness. At the same time, a strange pain and loss welled up in her heart. She knew that she had completely lost Bai Yanxuan's heart. And the culprit behind all of this was that woman named Liu Ruyan.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Quan immediately obeyed the order. He turned to look at the servants. "Listen up! Take Hong Mei to the woodshed! Await the arrival of the yamen officials for interrogation! There must be no mistakes!" His voice carried a hint of authority and unquestionable force.

Upon hearing this, the servants readily obeyed. They stepped forward and took Hongmei away. Seeing this, a flicker of despair and resentment flashed in Hongmei's eyes. She knew her fate was sealed. And the culprit behind all of this was that woman named Su Ling.

Watching Hong Mei being led away, Su Ling felt a surge of inexplicable pain and anger. She knew that Hong Mei was merely a pawn in Bai Yanxuan's game. And now, this pawn had lost its value and was discarded by Bai Yanxuan without hesitation. And she, too, had almost been implicated by this pawn!

"Bai Yanxuan! You bastard! You actually schemed against me like this for Liu Ruyan! I will make you pay!" Su Ling vowed silently in her heart. Her eyes flashed with unwavering determination and boundless rage. She knew that this palace banquet would be the beginning of her revenge!

The palace banquet began, and the princes, nobles, concubines, and palace maids, all dressed in magnificent attire, chatted and laughed. However, Su Ling merely watched them coldly, unmoved. Her mind was consumed by thoughts of revenge; nothing else held any interest for her.

Suddenly, a familiar figure entered the hall. It was Bai Yanxuan, dressed in magnificent robes, looking exceptionally handsome. Beside him was a beautiful woman, his concubine Liu Ruyan. Seeing their intimate interaction, Su Ling felt a surge of inexplicable anger and pain.