The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

As dusk fell, Su Fuying nimbly turned and returned to the mansion, where she saw Biluo anxiously pacing at the courtyard gate.

"Biro".

Hearing the voice behind her, Biluo was a little excited: "Miss, you're finally back."

"What happened."

“Granny Gui, who works for Madam, came by just now. She said she wanted to take measurements for the young lady. I told her that the young lady was resting. In the end, it was the old madam who heard the noise and sent someone over, so Granny Gui was not able to barge in.”

"Tailoring?"

"They said it was to prepare for the flower viewing banquet three days later."

After quickly changing her clothes and getting ready, she went to the front yard, where she could hear Liu Hui and Su Wan'er's cheerful laughter.

Su Fuying's eyes dimmed for a moment before she stepped inside.

"Mother, you were looking for me."

"Now that you've taken control of the family, you're disowning me as your mother?" The sarcastic voice ruined my otherwise pleasant mood.

She raised an eyebrow, narrowed her beautiful eyes, and her gaze turned exceptionally cold. "You know that I'm in charge of managing the household affairs now. Purchasing clothes and tailoring them seems to be none of your business, right?"

Liu Hui's face turned pale; she had shot herself in the foot.

"You unfilial daughter, you don't even call me 'Mother' anymore?"

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back."

After saying that, Su Fuying didn't even glance at the mother and daughter before turning and leaving.

Su Wan'er clenched her fists. "Mother, look at her. Does she still respect us?"

Liu Hui reached up to pat her chest and catch her breath. "After the flower viewing banquet, let's see how arrogant she is then."

Have you finished memorizing all the poems?

Looking into Liu Hui's eyes, Su Wan'er stammered, "Not yet. Mother, there are too many, I can't possibly memorize them all."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hui's expression became even more serious. "You must memorize it. Don't go out tomorrow. Stay in your room and study hard."

"mother......"

Hearing his youngest daughter's coquettish voice, he gritted his teeth and said, "Wan'er, be good. This is another good opportunity for you to make a name for yourself in the capital, and also an opportunity for Su Fu and Fu Ying to be trampled underfoot. I will ruin her reputation."

Su Wan'er pouted, gave a reply, and left.

The next morning, Su Fuying went to pay her respects to the old lady as usual, but in reality, she went to give the old lady acupuncture.

"Ying'er, Grandmother wants to ask you a question."

The old lady, who had just received acupuncture, had a rosy complexion and spoke with more energy than usual.

Only after receiving Su Fuying's response did the old lady speak.

“Ying’er and His Highness the Crown Prince have been childhood sweethearts. When you were little, your grandmother would hear you talking about His Highness the Crown Prince every day. Now that you’ve grown up, I haven’t heard it as much these past few days.”

As the old lady spoke, she observed Su Fuying's expression. Seeing that Su Fuying still had a calm expression, she was unsure of her attitude.

Seeing that she had no reaction, she continued, "You met the Crown Prince a few days ago, so Grandmother wanted to ask you if you still like him?"

If Ying'er likes the Crown Prince, she will risk her old bones to keep the marriage agreement with him for Ying'er.

She blinked her clear, beautiful eyes and asked in a sweet, soft voice, "Does Grandmother think I like the Crown Prince?"

The old lady looked at Su Fuying for a while, then lowered her voice and whispered in her ear, "Grandmother thinks he is not good enough for Ying'er."

Su Fuying looked slightly taken aback, not expecting her grandmother to say such a thing. After all, in this era, matters concerning the royal family were not open to questioning.

"Is Ying unworthy of the Crown Prince, or is the Crown Prince unworthy of Ying?"

Su Fuying's smile widened, and the old lady was stunned. It was the first time she had seen Su Fuying smile so sincerely since she returned. However, "It's so similar, so very similar."

Su Fuying asked curiously, "What does it look like?"

The old lady then came to her senses, turned her head and glanced outside the door. Nowadays, the two of them almost always dismissed the servants when they were together, but the old lady still gave her a slightly uneasy instruction: "These things can only be said in front of Grandmother."

"Yes, grandson understands, good grandmother."

Su Fuying's voice was sweet and even had a hint of coquetry, which almost melted the old lady's heart.

"Since that's the case, I won't concern myself with Wan'er and the Crown Prince's affairs anymore. From now on, Grandmother will find a better match for my daughter."

Why is my grandmother different from them?

"different?"

The old lady didn't realize what she meant at first. After thinking for a long time, she realized that she was probably saying that they all liked Su Wan'er, but she liked Su Fuying more.

"I've lived for decades and seen a lot of people, so I naturally know what's good and what's bad. I just love my little girl."

Su Fuying smiled and said, "Grandmother's judgment is indeed excellent. If they are truly in love, I am willing to help them get married."

Seeing the woman's smile, the old lady naturally understood Su Fuying's unspoken meaning, and chuckled as she ruffled the woman's hair.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, a noisy commotion arose outside: "Miss, we're going to the palace for a flower-viewing banquet today."

With Su Fuying's permission, several maids filed in. Su Fuying sat there listlessly. When you have money, you really enjoy yourself; that's true no matter where you are.

"Miss is truly stunningly beautiful, even more so than a fairy descended from heaven."

After finishing her makeup, Bihe looked at her face and couldn't help but sigh.

The young lady usually doesn't wear makeup, but today, with the rouge on, she looks even more charming.

Su Fuying's tone was somewhat languid, "You're so good with words."

The master and servant walked out chatting and laughing. When they reached the gate, a carriage was already waiting there.

At this moment, the curtain was lifted, revealing a delicate little face with exquisite makeup. The expensive jewelry on her head clashed somewhat with her pink dress.

In contrast, Su Fuying had black hair like clouds, adorned with only a simple jade hairpin shaped like a lotus flower. Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was lightly made up, and her bright eyes were as clear as autumn water. Her eyebrows were arched, her lips were red and her teeth were white, and her cheeks were as pink and tender as flowers. She was as charming as a fairy descended from heaven.

Su Wan'er, who was originally very confident in her makeup and clothes today, turned pale the moment she saw Su Fuying. Her smile gradually froze, and she couldn't bring herself to call out "sister" anymore.

"What's wrong, dear sister?"

She spoke with a mocking tone, chuckling as she continued, "What are you standing there for? Let's go."

After saying that, she stepped into the carriage. At this moment, Su Wan'er wished she could tear her to pieces immediately. Damn Su Fuying, she had to steal her thunder as soon as she got back.

"Second miss."

The maidservant beside her gently reminded her that it would have been better if she hadn't called her that. It reminded her of how before Su Fuying returned, everyone respectfully called her "Miss," but now she was called "Second Miss."

"Shut up."

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

Su Fuying just smiled without saying a word; she enjoyed seeing others dislike her but couldn't do anything about it.