The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

The clear blue sky outside suddenly became overcast, threatening a storm.

Granny Wang's fat face trembled uncontrollably, and a chill suddenly rose in her heart.

Yes, if they really don't care, why not just kill them and end it all?

Is it really as she said, that they haven't completely given up on her yet?

Shouts came from outside, growing louder as they approached.

Then a servant dressed as a young man ran into the courtyard.

Looking at Granny Wang kneeling on the ground, and then at the bloodstains still wet on her face, he was stunned for a moment, and the words on the tip of his tongue could not be uttered.

"What's the matter?"

"Yes Yes Yes……"

The servant kept his head down and kept glancing at Granny Wang.

"She is your master?"

His tone was light and casual, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

The servant on the ground raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his gray cloth sleeve, then lowered his head and swallowed.

Yes, the master has sent someone, and it's the madam's personal wet nurse. Maybe after today, she'll turn her life around.

"Of course not, Miss. It's someone from the Minister's residence who wants to see you."

Hearing the servant's respectful reply, Su Fuying raised an eyebrow slightly.

see me?

Su Fuying immediately went through the memories in her mind and finally grasped a key point.

I couldn't help but chuckle softly, and decided to go and see him.

"What are you doing standing still?"

The maid, Biluo, looked at her with admiration, still unable to extricate herself from the brilliance and prowess of her young mistress.

Upon hearing his mistress's call, he immediately stepped forward to put on her shoes and socks.

"Young Miss."

She had barely taken a step when her clothes were tugged. Looking at that face, swollen like a pig's head, now trying to look pitiful by making faces, she looked disgusting and ridiculous.

"roll."

"Young Miss, I was wrong, please forgive me."

Granny Wang finally realized that, judging from today's situation, Su Fuying had probably been remembered by the master of the house and was about to become the mistress of the house again.

Thinking about how he had mistreated her over the years, he felt a pang of guilt. All he could do now was beg for mercy, hoping that the person who came today was there to cause her trouble.

A sycophantic lackey.

Upon reaching the main courtyard entrance, Su Fuying slumped towards Biluo like a willow branch swaying in the breeze.

"Young Miss, what's wrong?"

Biluo was startled. Everything was fine just now, so how could this be?

Granny Gui, who was leisurely drinking tea inside, came out somewhat impatiently upon hearing the commotion.

Upon seeing Su Fuying, he immediately put on a kind smile, "Oh dear, what happened to Miss? Quickly, help her in."

After sitting down, he immediately poured a cup of tea. "Miss, would you like to call a doctor?"

Granny Gui's voice was gentle, and no one could find fault with it.

"It's nothing serious, just an old injury that hasn't healed yet."

"Is there something important that brings you here, Granny?"

Su Fuying leaned back in her chair, her voice soft.

"Young Miss, it's been so many years, it's kind of you to still remember this old servant."

"This time, it's mainly because Madam misses the eldest young lady, so she sent this old servant to visit her."

He spoke while observing Su Fuying's expression.

Su Fuying suddenly looked up and met Wang Pozi's thieving gaze. Wang Pozi was startled and immediately lowered her eyes.

The woman seemed not to notice, her voice weak, "It's a bit awkward for you to sit down and talk, Granny."

Granny Wang didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down next to Su Fuying.

The weather in June and July is so hot that nobody wants to stand.

Seeing this, Su Fuying slowly spoke:

“When I was little, Granny Gui took good care of me. Before I could repay her, I was brought to this manor and lived there for several years. Today, my mother finally remembered me.”

The girl lowered her eyes, her dry, yellow hair clinging to her cheeks, and sighed softly as she spoke, making one feel no pity for her.

“Miss, although Madam is in the manor, she still misses you very much.”

As Wang Pozi spoke, she hesitated, then continued:

"I often want to visit you, but as you know, the rumors about you in the capital make things difficult for you, Madam."

"My wife eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist prayers for you every day, and she copies Buddhist scriptures every night. Her eyesight is not as good as before."

“You two have had a hard life. Although I am just a servant, I have watched you grow up since you were little, and now I feel sorry for you.”

After speaking earnestly, Granny Gui sighed deeply, her face filled with melancholy, as if she were reminiscing about the past.

Su Fuying lowered her head, feeling only irony.

Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly realized that her eyes were a little wet and she felt a little sad.

It must be a lingering obsession from the original owner.

Silly sister, you actually believe these things?

For so many years, they have remained silent and indifferent. If it is truly as good as this old woman says, how could a few rumors and gossip possibly imprison the greatest love in the world?

As her personal wet nurse, if she had any genuine feelings for her, after so many years of not seeing each other, she should have been concerned about herself, not making excuses for her.

Furthermore, although it has been a bit far from the capital in recent years, the reputation of that young lady from the Minister's mansion has already spread far and wide.

The world only thought that she was the only legitimate daughter of the Minister's family. Eight years have passed, and how many people still remember that she was the eldest daughter of the Minister's family?

"Hey--"

Su Fuying sighed softly, her eyes already brimming with tears when she looked up.

Granny Gui's eyes lit up a little, but she didn't show it on her face. She kept muttering about things from her childhood.

"Is Granny here to take me home today?"

Su Fuying had long been impatient with what she was hearing, so she had no choice but to speak directly.

The words caught in his throat for a moment when he was suddenly interrupted, and his expression froze for only a second before he immediately put on a smile.

“Miss, this matter cannot be rushed. Madam is already considering it carefully.”

"Then why did you come in person today, Granny?"

"This second young lady is now of marriageable age, and she has her chosen one..."

As she spoke, Granny Gui glanced at Su Fuying's face. Seeing her blank expression, she gritted her teeth.

Over the years, the lady has occasionally sent word that the second young lady and the crown prince are getting close and are a perfect couple, meaning that the eldest young lady should back down and take the initiative to break off the engagement.

After so long, the message must have reached her ears by now. But Su Fuying's blank expression left her speechless.

"If you have any difficulties, please don't hesitate to ask."

"really?"

Before Su Fuying could finish speaking, Granny Gui asked somewhat anxiously.

"The old woman seems to be in a bit too hasty."

"Uh...this old servant is just...touched by the young lady's thoughtfulness."

Granny Gui clenched her hands and gave a dry laugh.

It wasn't that the second young lady was pressuring her; she hadn't lost her composure like this in many years.

"Oh—I understand."

Su Fuying rested her chin on her hand and nodded seriously.

Granny Gui's face lit up with joy, and she was about to speak when the woman changed the subject, "Mother probably plans to have a legitimate reason to welcome me back to the mansion on the day of my sister's wedding. Mother is really going to great lengths."

Granny Gui was taken aback. What was going on?

Whether she's genuinely naive or just pretending, the only recourse now is to be upfront about it.

"It is because the Second Miss and His Highness the Crown Prince are in love with each other, and His Highness the Crown Prince is already engaged. After all, he is the heir apparent. If he were to break off the engagement, it would be bad for his reputation."

“You, the Second Miss, and His Highness the Crown Prince are childhood sweethearts, and one of them is your own sister. Do you want to watch them be despised by the world?”

Listening to Gui speak so earnestly and attentively, I almost wanted to stand up and applaud.

She truly is her good mother's confidante.

The original owner of this body was one year younger than the crown prince. The two had grown up together because her grandfather had saved the emperor, who was then a prince, when he was young.

The two hit it off immediately, and after having a child, they got engaged.

The engagement was symbolized by a piece of fine jade, which was split in two, with each person wearing one half.

After the old master passed away, her kind mother wanted Su Fuying to take out the jade pendant.

Perhaps the original owner liked the crown prince too much, or perhaps she sensed that her mother didn't like her as much as before, so she hid the things and was unwilling to take them out.

This is probably because of what happened to her in the past few years; they probably searched through all her things. Now that the wedding date is approaching, they're starting to panic.

"I have nothing left now, and now I have to give up even my fiancé?"

Seeing Su Fuying's aggrieved expression, Granny Gui quickly explained, "Madam said that the eldest young lady and His Highness the Crown Prince haven't seen each other for a long time, so their relationship is definitely not as good as that of the second young lady and His Highness the Crown Prince. She will definitely find a good marriage for the eldest young lady in the future."

Hearing these high-sounding words, Su Fuying almost burst out laughing, but she still had to pretend to be aggrieved.

"I am willing to grant my sister's wish, as it is ultimately her lifelong happiness."

"The young lady is still as understanding as ever, just like when she was a child, she hasn't changed at all."

Once the matter is resolved, she will naturally receive many benefits upon returning home, and she will be naturally happy.

"but--"

Upon hearing those two words, Granny Gui's heart leaped again. Was she going to change her mind again?

If that doesn't work, then we'll have to...