My stepsister tried to steal the prince's hand in marriage, but little did she know I had been

"Just her alone?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yitong's chest heaved violently, as if she had lost all her strength. She slumped into a chair and laughed dejectedly.

She never imagined that Xie Jinghan would say such a thing.

She couldn't remember anything Xie Jinghan did to her in her dream.

All she remembered were those cold, peach-blossom eyes.

When she got married, everyone said that Prince Jing had a pair of peach blossom eyes and was extremely romantic and affectionate.

She was filled with apprehension, but she still married him.

But in those peach blossom eyes, there was only self-loathing and indifference.

These scenes flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Why is Wen Shuyao the only one who can win his favor?

And Chen Che!

Why did Chen Che look at her like that?

Xie Jinghan is of noble birth, so it's one thing for him to be arrogant and disdainful, but what gives Chen Che the right to do so?

He's not a high-ranking official yet! He's just a lowly scholar! How dare he yell at me and protect his mistress!

Wen Yitong felt as if a thousand knives were cutting into her heart; she gritted her teeth in hatred.

—In his dream, Chen Che was also very considerate towards Wen Shuyao, and it is said that the two of them never had a quarrel.

Everything changed with her!

It's all Wen Shuyao's fault!

She wanted Wen Shuyao dead...

At this moment, Madam Wen's face was equally pale, and her mood had sunk to the bottom.

What she cared about was that Wen Shuyao was so favored by Xie Jinghan.

Having seen many ups and downs, she naturally wouldn't believe that Xie Jinghan was deeply in love with Wen Shuyao.

Born into royalty and wielding immense power, what kind of beauty hasn't Xie Jinghan seen? The rumors of love at first sight circulating among the people are just that—rumors. It must be because Wen Shuyao has some effect on Xie Jinghan.

Otherwise, why would Xie Jinghan protect Wen Shuyao in every way?

However, she never expected that the relationship between the two would be so close.

Xie Jinghan wouldn't even give him the position of a concubine.

Madam Wen clenched her hands, a chill spreading in her eyes. The paper in her palms was crumpled into a ball, the writing no longer legible.

Wen Shuyao...

She muttered that name viciously in her heart.

"What are you in a hurry for?"

Seeing Wen Yitong's reddened eyes, she suppressed her anger and coldly rebuked her.

Wen Yitong's lips trembled, and she choked out, "I'm just not reconciled!"

The marriage she desperately wanted to avoid turned out to be a wonderful match with Wen Shuyao!

Now everyone in the capital is laughing at her, and even her close friends are pitying and sympathizing with her.

In this world, only she knows how much Chen Che will achieve in the future. What do these fools know?

She is a person blessed by God!

As Wen Yitong thought to herself, her anxious heart calmed down.

"Mother, is there really no other way?"

Xie Jinghan was someone she didn't want, but she also didn't want Wen Shuyao to ride roughshod over her.

She's determined to break up this marriage!

Madam Wen was in a bad mood and said coldly, "Even your aunt has been mobilized, but she still couldn't make things difficult for Wen Shuyao. What can your mother do?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yitong clenched her hands tightly, forcing herself to recall the scene from her dream.

There must be something she overlooked; there must still be a chance!

Suddenly, a bright light flashed before her eyes.

"Mother!" She gripped Madam Wen's hand tightly, as if grasping at the last straw. "I know! I have a way!"

……

On the eve of her wedding, Wen Shuyao sat in front of the dressing mirror, looking at herself in a bright red wedding dress, and in a daze, she was transported back to her past life.

Unlike her previous life, she was now surrounded by dazzling jewels. Even her wedding dress was made by palace embroiderers who had devoted a month of their lives to it, and the gems on it shone brightly even in the dim candlelight.

Such a lavish wedding is rare even in Beijing.

She heard that Xie Jinghan had personally selected them.

The rumors all came from Kunning Palace, and no one questioned them; they only marveled at Xie Jinghan's extravagant gesture and his infatuation with Wen Shuyao.

Although she didn't know what Xie Jinghan was up to, Wen Shuyao readily accepted the offer, as it could enhance her influence.

"Miss……"

The magpie closed the door, her eyes filled with undisguised worry.

She remained worried about Wen Shuyao's marriage to Prince Jing's mansion.

With just one glance at the magpie, Wen Shuyao understood what she was thinking.

"No need to worry," Wen Shuyao said calmly. "This is essentially a matter of exchanging benefits. Look, isn't this the benefit that this marriage brings?"

Upon hearing this, the magpie paused in surprise.

She was worried, yet also secretly excited.

Putting everything else aside, she has already truly felt the benefits that come with being the Princess Consort of Jing.

These days, everyone in the Wen State Duke's mansion treats Wen Shuyao with utmost respect, and even Madam Wen dares not speak out against it.

Wen Shuyao slowly stood up, gently patted Xique's shoulder, and said softly, "It was a mutually beneficial relationship between us."

"Magpie, don't forget."

Her voice seemed to come from afar, light yet full of determination.

"I still have a blood feud on my body."

The magpie immediately understood the deep-seated hatred she spoke of.

Anyone could see the suspicious circumstances surrounding Chu Wanqing's death back then.

Unfortunately, the Chu family was far away at the border at the time, and they were unable to see Madam Wen one last time.

By the time the Chu family arrived, Chu Wanqing had already been buried.

With reddened eyes, the magpie whispered, "If Madam were alive, she would certainly not want to see you like this..."

In order to seek revenge, Wen Shuyao has been lying low all these years, never revealing a word even when bullied by Madam Wen.

All of this was because she was weak at the time and unable to contend with Madam Wen.

But now... the magpie looked up and saw the determination in Wen Shuyao.

She whispered, "Whatever you want to do, Miss, I'll follow."

"it is good."

Wen Shuyao smiled gently.

The master and servant looked up and saw a crescent moon hanging high in the sky.

Wen Shuyao gripped the jade talisman around her neck tightly.

Mother, if you are watching over me from heaven, please bless me so that I may bring the mastermind behind this crime to justice.

I will make them pay for their crimes in blood!

No matter the cost!

The moon is high in the sky, and there are no clouds. Tomorrow will surely be a good day.

……

"Urgent border report!"

In the early hours of the morning, the rapid sound of horses' hooves shattered the tranquility of the night.

Upon seeing the urgent message banner, the soldiers defending the city dared not delay for even a moment.

The city gates were opened, and the messenger carrying the message sped off towards the imperial city.

The tranquility of the night was completely shattered by the rapid sound of horses' hooves.

Inside the Taiji Hall, the emperor looked at the urgent report in his hand, his face extremely grim.

"How dare they defy the might of Heaven?"

He shouted angrily.

Inside the bedchamber, Consort Zhang heard the voice and smiled with satisfaction.