Chapter 203 The Second Princess's Eyes Still Haven't Been Cured

"If Your Highness doesn't need women, why would you steal someone else's woman behind my back?"

"That's Yoon-ah, not someone else's woman. She has always been mine—"

When Xiao Wang heard Chu Yan mock him, he instinctively tried to refute her, but halfway through his sentence, he suddenly met Chu Yan's cold and sharp eyes.

Chu Yan's cold eyes revealed utter disappointment, and she interrupted Xiao Wang with a cold laugh.

"Your Highness has finally admitted it, you two started this a long time ago, didn't you!"

"Does that matter now? Yoona's reputation has been ruined. She was your savior. I never expected you to be so heartless."

King Xiao glanced at him and said in a somewhat reproachful tone.

"My savior? She really is my savior?"

Seeing that Prince Xiao was trying to use this favor to manipulate and control her again, Chu Yan thought of her analysis with Su Liluo and couldn't help but murmur softly.

King Xiao noticed something was off about Chu Yan's tone and frowned slightly. Had she discovered something?

He turned and gave Chu Yan a dangerous look. Chu Yan met his gaze and did not miss the murderous intent in his eyes. Instantly, her heart turned cold.

"Does Yan'er not even want to acknowledge the debt of saving her life now?"

King Xiao asked coldly.

“She saved me, and I’ve repaid her kindness. I recognized her as my sworn sister, and she eats my food and lives in my house. How have I wronged her? Besides, my own husband has become hers. Haven’t I repaid this life-saving debt yet?”

However, given the current situation between Your Highness and Chu Yun, even if I agreed to let her enter the family, I'm afraid the Emperor and my father would not approve. So, Your Highness, you should give up on this idea!

She would absolutely not let those two scumbags have their way!

The two parted on bad terms, and Xiao Wang did not keep the woman that Chu Yan had sent.

*

The Su residence.

Cui Niang's health gradually improved under Su Li Luo's treatment, and Su Zhen then entrusted all his property to Cui Niang for management.

Madam Su was also confined to the Su residence by Su Zhen on the grounds of being unwell. Although she made a fuss several times, it was to no avail.

Because all the servants in the Su household now are slaves bought by Su Zhen. After the last incident, they realized that this old lady Su was not respected by Su Zhen at all, so no one is willing to do anything for her now.

Without the support of Old Madam Su, Su Wanshi's life in the mansion was not so satisfactory. Her monthly allowance and living conditions were the same as those of a very ordinary young lady, amounting to no more than five taels of silver a month.

Su Wanshi was still hoping to go out more and be more active to rebuild her reputation, but it was clear that the Su family could no longer support her.

So she had to focus her attention elsewhere.

Therefore, during this period, Su Wanshi often relied on Su Lianwu to go to see the Second Princess. Every day, she would either accompany her on horseback rides on the lake or go shopping and have fun.

Sure enough, today the second princess suddenly became interested in going to the theater to watch a play.

Su Wanshi wore a light blue Shu embroidered long dress with gold thread trim, a gift from the Second Princess. She had a gold beaded hair ornament in her hair and walked behind the Second Princess with a smile on her face, exuding an air of nobility.

They entered the theater, with maids leading the way and people making way for them.

How glorious!

However, just as they were about to reach the stage, the maid's shouts for them to make way abruptly stopped.

Why aren't the people in front moving aside?

Su Wanshi looked at the backs of the two women blocking her way and asked unhappily.

The woman in front turned around upon hearing the sound, and when she saw the face clearly, Su Wanshi's expression immediately turned panicked.

"Crown Princess... why is it you?"

Yes.

Standing in front were Su Liluo and Chu Yan.

Because Chu Yan has been feeling depressed lately, Su Liluo has been accompanying her out for walks to cheer her up these past few days.

It just so happens that they had heard that there was a famous actor in this opera troupe who sang exceptionally well, so they invited him to come and see for themselves.

They arrived early and reserved the best seats in the theater, but the seats are now dirty for some reason, and they are waiting for the servants to clean them.

Unexpectedly, while they were waiting, someone came to chase them away. They revealed their identities, and the maid stood there speechless.

"Can't we come here?"

Su Liluo looked at Su Wanshi with a playful smile in her eyes, and then glanced at the arrogant second princess next to her.

"Uh, yes, of course we can, but since the princess is here, could you please make way, Your Highness?"

Su Wanshi felt awkward for a moment.

"We were here first, why should we give way?"

Su Liluo raised an eyebrow, finding Su Wanshi's obsequious behavior toward the Second Princess rather laughable.

In terms of status, she and Yan'er are both Crown Princess and Princess Consort, respectively, and their status is no lower than that of a princess. There is no reason for them to yield to her.

"Your Highness, is the Second Princess...?"

Su Wanshi was about to say that the Second Princess was the Emperor's most beloved princess, but before she could finish speaking, the Second Princess spoke up first.

"It's been a long time, and the Crown Princess still loves to bully her older sister as much as ever!"

The second princess bypassed Su Wanshi and walked directly to Su Liluo.

She had been well taken care of by Su Lianwu these past few days, and had also heard some things about Su Liluo from him.

Su Lianwu told her that he was originally a great general who had made great contributions in the Northern Desert, but he was tricked by Su Liluo and the Crown Prince, which resulted in him not only not receiving any rewards after returning to the capital, but also being demoted.

If he hadn't been framed by Su Liluo, he could probably be a third or fourth-rank military officer now, and his status would barely be worthy of the princess.

The second princess was moved by Su Lianwu's words and thought that he was insecure and felt that he was not good enough for her, so she disliked Su Lilu even more.

"Likewise, I never expected that after so much time, the Second Princess's eyes still haven't been cured."

Su Liluo retorted sarcastically.

"How dare you! You actually mock me!"

The second princess understood Su Liluo's meaning, and her face instantly turned ashen.

Su Liluo smiled and said, "Oh, Second Princess, you used the wrong words. I am the Crown Princess, and my status is no lower than yours. Your scolding tone can only be used on people of lower status, such as---"

At this point, Su Liluo's tone suddenly changed, and she looked sharply at Su Wanshi.

"She's the daughter of a disgraced sixth-rank official, so arrogant and disrespectful that she dares to make demands of me, the Princess Consort. She should be dragged out and beaten!"

"Ah! Second Princess, save me! No, I don't want to be beaten!"

Upon hearing Su Liluo's words, Su Wanshi instinctively hid behind the Second Princess.

In fact, Su Liluo was just saying that to scare her; she didn't have any servants with her who could punish people.

However, because she had suffered too many losses at Su Liluo's hands before, Su Wanshi was now subconsciously afraid.