nycdaug Chapter 159 Attending a Banquet 2
Chapter 159 Attending a Banquet 2
Su Yinhan caught the hint of mockery in the princess's eyes and felt quite pleased with herself.
What sparks will fly when the ex-fiancée meets the current fiancée? Will they be irreconcilable? Judging from the princess's words, it seems they are destined to be at odds.
Perfect timing, don't blame me for wiping them all out today. Su Yinhan thought to herself with secret smugness.
But her expression didn't escape the notice of the Princess and Su Yinyin. They both turned their gaze away from Su Yinhan, exchanged a glance, and gave each other a faint smile.
At this moment, a maidservant beside Princess Yong'an brought out a brocade box and handed it to Su Yinyin, saying, "This is a gift that the Prince and Princess specially prepared for the Princess. They hope the Princess will accept it."
Su Yinyin looked at the brocade box but did not reach out to take it. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I cannot accept such a gift without having done anything for it."
The scene immediately became awkward. Seeing this, Su Yinhan hurriedly said, "Sister, the Prince and Princess are acting out of kindness, how can you refuse?"
Su Yinyin sneered, "Is Consort Su so enthusiastic? But I remember the main purpose of this banquet was for Consort Su to apologize to me."
Furthermore, I am not your sister; you are not worthy of my presence. My own sister is right beside me. Hasn't the Lady of the Marquis told you yet that she is your biological mother?
Su Yinhan's expression changed, and she cried, "Sister, although Father drove you out of the Marquis's mansion a long time ago, I have always regarded you as my own sister. I have never forgotten you!"
Su Yinyin scoffed at these words, "Su Yinhan, stop pretending. Your thoughts can't be hidden from this princess. Do you think that faking a few tears is the same as actually crying? If you're so capable, take off your mask!"
Su Yinhan bit her lip, looking pitifully at the princess. The princess, however, seemed not to notice, and sipped her tea.
Su Yinyin lowered her head, using a handkerchief to conceal her tears. Her mind raced, trying to recall if she and her mother had given themselves away.
They were always very careful, and all those in the know were dealt with by them.
She's definitely bluffing. At this point, you can't admit anything.
Anyway, Su Yinyin had no evidence: "Sister, you can't bring all your hatred and desire onto me and Mother just because you had an affair without a matchmaker. You can't just say we're mother and daughter. Sister, you're just looking for a pretext to accuse me."
Su Yinyin slowly stood up and walked unhurriedly to the opposite side of Su Yinhan, looking down at the vicious woman in front of her.
I don't know what her heart is made of; how can she be so vicious at such a young age? No wonder they're mother and daughter!
The people present began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
Su Yinyin looked around and said, "If you want to discuss this, feel free to speak up. I won't mind."
Seeing this, Su Yue and Su Nian'an cried sadly. Although they were suffering, they never wanted to be pointed at and gossiped about to their faces.
They all stood up and walked to Su Yinyin's side: "Sister, don't be sad, we're here with you!"
Su Yinyin took their hands and gently shook her head: "Be good, sit back down, I can handle it myself."
Princess Yong'an was engrossed in reading when she suddenly noticed Su Yinyin's gaze. She quickly realized what was happening.
Princess Yong'an said, "Consort Su, this banquet was specially hosted by the Prince for the Princess. The Prince said that you need to apologize to the Princess at the banquet to show your attitude. But now, you are being aggressive and unbecoming!"
Seeing that she had to apologize in front of so many people, Su Yinhan trembled with anger, her face stubborn, but she had no choice but to compromise and said, "Sister, I'm sorry!" In her heart, she cursed, "Su Yinyin, I'll let you be smug for now."
Su Yinyin smiled and said, "Today's banquet was supposed to be your apology, but everyone here must be confused, right? Why should Consort Su apologize to me? I'll forget Consort Su's famous saying, 'To clear the name of the Prince and this Princess.'"
The crowd looked at each other, genuinely puzzled. They were filled with doubt. Why hold a banquet for the princess?
Shouldn't the two of them have avoided each other given the previous rumors? All eyes turned to Su Yinhan again.
At that moment, the Regent Prince and Prince Yong'an were playing chess in the study when a servant came to report that everything was normal.
Lady Hou of the Yongyi Marquis's residence was standing outside the main hall, listening to all the sounds coming from inside.
Hearing the name Su Yinyin made her heart tremble; she was truly afraid. The thought of Su's whip sent shivers down her spine.
So, upon arriving at the banquet, they hesitated to enter. Firstly, they were afraid. Secondly, they wanted to observe the situation for a moment before deciding whether to go in. Unexpectedly, Su Yinyin was very aggressive towards her daughter.
Su Yinhan gritted her teeth, but could only explain, "I was misled by rumors before and offended the princess, so I apologize."
Su Yinyin sneered: "Is it just a matter of believing rumors? Why don't you tell me?"
Su Yinhan's face turned deathly pale, and she stammered, unable to speak. Why was Su Yinyin so serious? It's infuriating!
At this moment, Lady Hou of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion walked in with a stiff upper lip. "Princess, this is my fault for not disciplining her properly. Han'er is young and ignorant. Please forgive me, Princess."
Su Yinyin looked at her and said, "Madam Hou is now trying to be a good person, but this crime of slandering members of the royal family is probably not something you can get away with by saying you didn't discipline them properly."
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this. Su Yinyin then said, "Today I will inform His Majesty of this matter, and the truth will be judged fairly."
After saying that, he turned and left with Su Yue and Su Nian'an. Seeing this, Su Yinhan immediately ran over and blocked Su Yinyin's path.
“Sister, I shouldn’t have told the prince on purpose that you have always loved him.”
Su Yinyin remained silent, simply watching Su Yinhan. Her expression was truly rich: anger, indignation, humiliation?
Su Yinhan and Lady Hou stood there, stunned, the gazes of those around them like needles piercing their skin.
Princess Yong'an watched this scene with satisfaction, thinking to herself that Su Yinyin was indeed quite interesting.
"An apology should at least look like an apology, wearing a face mask—is that sincerity?"
At this moment, Princess Yong'an spoke up: "Consort Su, take off your face mask and apologize properly."
Su Yinhan had no choice but to obey. In her heart, she thought bitterly, "Su Yinyin, today I will make sure you die a horrible death."
The Hou Madam, who had been silent all along, really wanted to step forward and tear apart Su Yinyin's smug face.
But she knew this wasn't the time to act impulsively. She wouldn't let him get away with this today.
Su Yinhan knelt down and kowtowed: "Sister, I was wrong. I shouldn't have gossiped!"
"Consort Su is wrong again. You are not my biological sister, so don't try to claim kinship. If you don't believe me, ask your Lady Hou!"
"Princess, I was wrong, I'm sorry!"
"Consort Su has misspoke again. How dare you refer to yourself as 'I'?"
Lady Hou, who was standing to the side, could not bear to watch any longer. How could the person she cherished be subjected to such humiliation?
Lady Hou was about to step forward to argue with Su Yinyin, but was stopped by Su Yinhan's gaze.
Lady Hou could only turn her head away and no longer look at her daughter.
She hated her, she truly wished she could tear Su Yinyin apart. She never imagined Su Yinyin would be so lucky, now getting whatever she wanted. And even gaining the Emperor's favor.
So what? Too many people want you dead. I'll open my eyes wide and see how you die today!