The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Following Su Fuying's gaze, one could see Ren Yingxue's face, which was almost contorted with jealousy.

Just as she was about to ask, Ren Yinxue naturally knew what Eunuch Gao's eyes meant, and quickly explained, "Princess, please don't make baseless accusations."

Su Fuying found her flustered appearance amusing. "I never said it was you~"

"Then why did you..."

“They’re your people. I just wanted to ask for your opinion, since you just said this is your territory.” Su Fuying interrupted her with a smile, her tone tinged with pleasure. “What, can’t I do this?”

Ren Yinxue was speechless for a moment, but she couldn't lash out, so she could only glare fiercely at Su Fuying.

After hearing the gist of the matter, Eunuch Gao asked, "Which maid in Miss Ren's household offended her mistress?"

Ren Yinxue was startled and subconsciously looked at the maid.

The maid was also startled, realizing that things were getting out of control and that something bad was about to happen, so she turned around and tried to sneak away.

"stop!"

Eunuch Gao immediately shouted, and the two Imperial Guards behind him stepped forward to arrest him.

The maid tried to struggle, but she was no match for the two guards and was quickly brought over. Eunuch Gao resumed his usual obsequious smile, "Princess Yongle, is this the wicked servant?"

Su Fuying stared at the man's face and softly uttered two words, "Exactly."

"I have to rush back to report to His Majesty, so I'll leave the person to the Princess to deal with."

"Thank you, Father-in-law." Su Fuying bowed slightly.

Seeing that the person had finally left, Ren Yingxue could no longer suppress her anger. She gritted her teeth and glared at Su Fuying: "Su Fuying! You..."

"Miss Ren!"

However, just as she opened her mouth, Eunuch Gao's voice suddenly rang out from behind her.

Ren Yinxue was startled and immediately turned around, quickly putting on a polite smile. "Eunuch Gao, why are you back again? Is there anything else you need me to do?"

Eunuch Gao coughed lightly, glanced at the two of them sideways, and sneered, "I forgot to remind you earlier, don't forget that Princess Yongle was personally appointed by His Majesty, and her status is far more noble than yours!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming sharp: "Miss Ren, although you are the daughter of the Grand Tutor's family, you are still, after all, a subject's family member. Miss Su, on the other hand, is now a princess. You should greet her with respect and courtesy!"

These words struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone present stunned.

Yes, Princess, there is only one princess of a different surname in the entire Southern Xia Kingdom. Even if her background is not illustrious, who can guarantee that there will be no changes in the future?

Ren Yinxue clenched her fists, her face terribly grim. She gritted her teeth and replied, "What Eunuch Gao says is absolutely right, we will definitely keep it in mind." Then she fell silent.

Only then did Eunuch Gao nod in satisfaction and turn to leave. Su Fuying watched his departing figure, lost in thought.

At this moment, she noticed that Ji Zhiyun's personal maid, Meimei, had carefully followed them.

After withdrawing her gaze, Su Fuying's eyes fell on the maidservant who was bound hand and foot on the ground. Despite being tied up, the maidservant was still struggling desperately, for this was her last chance to live.

"Right here, beat him to death!" Su Fuying's tone was icy, his eyes flashing with a resolute light, as he scanned the servants.

The servants, who had been hesitant and unwilling to step forward, suddenly realized what was happening after hearing Eunuch Gao's words. Upon hearing Su Fuying's order, they immediately picked up their sticks and marched forward without hesitation.

"Su Fuying, how dare you be so insolent!" Ren Yinxue was furious and rushed forward to stop him.

However, a crisp slap echoed throughout the courtyard. Everyone was stunned, as if time had frozen. Good heavens, what had they just witnessed? Su Fuying had actually slapped Ren Yingxue!

Looking at the person involved, Ren Yinxue's head was slapped hard to the side, and she was still in that position, her face full of disbelief.

Gradually, under the astonished gazes of everyone, Ren Yinxue finally came to her senses.

She never imagined she would be beaten, especially in front of so many people.

Her father and mother had never spoken a harsh word to her. From childhood to adulthood, the name Ren Yinxue was something to be looked up to. Today, to be slapped in public by Su Fuying was an utter disgrace.

The word she heard her father use most often since she was a child was "forbearance".

Over the years, she has long since learned to keep things to herself and would never reveal the slightest bit to outsiders.

However, she couldn't stand it anymore. If others saw this, how could she ever hold her head high among these noble ladies again?

"Ah! Su Fuying, how dare you!"

Ren Yinxue couldn't help but scream, then shouted at the air, "Big ghost, kill her!"

After he finished speaking, all around was quiet, except for the sound of the wind blowing leaves.

Seeing her disheveled appearance, Ji Zhiyun was the first to burst out laughing. "Miss Ren, who are you calling? Big ghost? Are there any little ghosts?"

These sarcastic words finally made the others unable to hold back any longer, their shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

"Xiaoxue, what happened?"

A middle-aged woman's voice came from outside the courtyard.

"mother!"

Ren Yinxue shouted, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound, seeing a middle-aged woman dressed as a woman walk in.

She looked much younger than Liu Hui, and stood there with an air of dignity and politeness, befitting the wife of the Grand Tutor.

"Mrs. Ren."

Everyone bowed in greeting.

"Oh dear, my darling daughter, what's wrong?"

When Madam Ren saw the red marks on Ren Yinxue's face, she was immediately heartbroken.

Her beautiful eyes swept over the young ladies before finally settling on Su Fuying.

He spoke sternly, "Was it you who hurt my daughter?"

Su Fuying couldn't help but find it amusing. She knew it was her at a glance? She had been watching from behind for quite a while, and only now did she realize she had come out to stand up for her daughter?

Before Su Fuying could speak, he immediately added, "They're just kids. Playing around is one thing, but how can they resort to violence?"

"A child? Does Madam Ren not know how old your daughter is? Ordinary women of this age have children who are already in school. Furthermore, Ren Yinxue addressed me by my given name in public; shouldn't she be punished?"

Feeling that this wasn't enough, she continued, "I imagine Madam Ren also heard what Eunuch Gao said. If you don't understand, you can ask Grand Tutor Ren to judge whether Ren Yingxue deserved to be hit!"

The woman's voice was soft, but her enunciation was clear, and her tone carried an undeniable air of authority.

Madam Ren thought for a moment, then immediately put on a kind smile. "So that's how it is. In that case, it was our Xue'er who offended the princess. Please forgive her, princess."