CHAPTER 80: CHAPTER 79: VENGEANCE SERVED ON THE SPOT

"Yu Nianzhao!"

Sure enough, Chu Wenxin glared at Yu Nianzhao with murderous eyes.

Yu Nianzhao spread her hands, "I’m just standing here doing nothing."

"Indeed, Princess Consort Su has been standing there since just now, I saw it."

"Yes, yes, I saw it too. Can she really control people’s minds?"

"I think Miss Chu must be possessed."

"..."

Feeling deeply humiliated by the pointing fingers and recalling everything that just happened, Chu Wenxin said, "It was clearly because you called my name that I..."

Yu Nianzhao smiled and said, "Oh, then Miss Chu must remember, next time someone calls you from behind, don’t respond, otherwise... something bad may happen!"

Her voice was mysterious and ethereal, scaring Chu Wenxin so much that she shivered again.

Her eyes turned red, almost sure it was Yu Nianzhao’s doing, but she had no evidence, how infuriating!

"Oh, Wenxin, I’ve told you, never provoke her." Xie Jiarou exhaled heavily, suddenly grateful she hadn’t joined in earlier.

"Since Chu Wenxin apologized, I’ll forgive you." Song Caiwei deliberately brought it up and, in front of everyone, took off her face veil. "Moreover... the mark on my face was long erased by Princess Consort Su. Now, my face is just fine."

As Song Caiwei removed her veil, her skin looked as smooth as cream, as beautiful as a snow lotus on a mountain, astonishing everyone.

Chu Wenxin’s eyes widened in disbelief, "Your face recovered?"

Song Caiwei had grown much more confident now and chuckled, "Yes, otherwise it would be unfair to your apology."

Upon hearing Song Caiwei mention what had just happened, Chu Wenxin felt utterly embarrassed and now overwhelmed by Song Caiwei and Yu Nianzhao’s beauty; she eventually broke down, covered her face, and ran out crying.

"Wenxin!" Xie Jiarou called out worriedly, but she didn’t chase after her.

Today is Princess An Nan’s birthday, she must stay and entertain the other guests well.

Pei Yunzhi bit her lip lightly and whispered, "Zhaozhao, this is all your doing, isn’t it? Offending Duke Luu Mansion isn’t a good thing, you know."

Yu Nianzhao replied lazily, "What does that have to do with you? I’m not part of the Pei Family, don’t try to associate with me."

Pei Yunzhi pulled her lips slightly, "Just kidding, sister, even if you want to sever ties with the Pei Family, I still see you as a dear sister."

"Tsk, I must admire how you lie without blushing or skipping a beat." Yu Nianzhao cast a saucy glance over, "Don’t use that white lotus act on me, it’s such a waste. As long as you keep your distance, who cares about your current status? Remember, don’t provoke me because I take revenge on the spot."

Pei Yunzhi forced a smile, "Sister is joking..."

"Princess An Nan and Zhaohua are here!"

After the drama, the hosts of today’s birthday celebration finally appeared.

The two middle-aged beauties, as elegant as white lotuses and as enchanting as red lotuses, walked graciously, followed by plenty of beautiful ladies.

"Greetings Princess An Nan, greetings Zhaohua!"

As they took their seats, the atmosphere in the hall became much more solemn.

"What happened earlier? Why did I see that Chu family girl running out crying?" Zhaohua swept her charming gaze over them and asked with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

"Mother, it’s just a small matter, let’s not ruin Princess An Nan’s birthday mood." Xia Muyan smiled gracefully, displaying a dignified demeanor.

Princess An Nan, who had long been devoted to Buddhism, smiled warmly, "Zhaohua is truly blessed. Muyan is obviously a well-read and sensible child, surely she will find a good husband in the future."

Upon hearing the praise about her daughter, Zhaohua’s smile carried pride, and she spoke in a fairly calm tone, "Jiarou is the one who’s commendable. You should pick a suitable husband for her too; she has passed the coming-of-age ceremony and is a grown girl, ready to marry."

Princess An Nan replied with a laugh, "I have been keeping an eye out, if there is a suitable candidate, Zhaohua, you must help me make the selection."

"That would be easy to arrange."

"Prince An Nan’s Princely Heir is already engaged, logically, it should be the eldest son to marry first; the engagement was set when they were young, yet we do not know when we could celebrate the wedding." The one speaking was Ms Cui, the wife of the head junior son of the Yongning Marquis Mansion, who was from Princess An Nan’s maternal family, joking lightly without noticing Princess An Nan’s strange look.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yunzhi blushfully glanced at Xie Yunzhe, hoping to hear their response.

She had long wished to marry into the An Nan Royal Mansion to avoid waiting too long.

Ms Lien understood Pei Yunzhi’s intention and eagerly said, "The engagement was set in childhood; now that the children are grown, indeed, it’s time to sit down and discuss it seriously."

Having raised Pei Yunzhi for more than a decade, being able to see her get married and become the princely heir’s consort would be reassuring.

Xie Yunzhe calmly raised his teacup, maintaining a poker face, his thoughts unreadable.

Princess An Nan smiled softly, seeming casual as she asked, "I recently heard that in Yu Jade’s young days, besides Yunzhi, she also had a daughter who was sent to the countryside? I wonder if this is true."

Upon these words, the smiles on Ms Lien and Pei Yunzhi’s faces froze.

Ms Lien felt guilty towards Yu Nianzhao, while Pei Yunzhi feared the truth about the impostor would be exposed. She bit her lip softly, pleading with her eyes at Ms Lien.

Ms Lien sighed deeply and ambiguously replied, "Indeed, this was the case; it was a family matter for the Pei Family, so it wasn’t publicized."

"Then, the birth date given back then, was it Yunzhi’s or the other child’s?" Princess An Nan’s eyes were sharp, yet her tone casual.

But Yu Nianzhao understood that Princess An Nan was less concerned with true or false identities and far more interested in the birth dates.

How intriguing!

Ms Lien was also baffled by her question and hesitated to answer, "It was... Yunzhi’s."

Princess An Nan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her smile growing more gentle, "Yunzhi’s birth date matches Yunzhe’s extremely well. I even sent their birth dates to Yong’an to have them analyzed, they’re indeed a perfect match. In a few days, I’ll ask someone to calculate an auspicious date and set the wedding."

Upon hearing Princess An Nan open up, Pei Yunzhi finally exhaled, her brows and eyes showing signs of satisfaction, a smile uncontrollably rising on her lips.

Some were elated, some were distressed.

Xia Muyan secretly glanced at Xie Yunzhe, her eyes dimming considerably.

Zhaohua chuckled, "I’ve heard that Madam Marquis Wu’an’s other daughter is the future Princess Consort Su, is that right? Madam is indeed blessed, in the future not only will you have Prince An Nan child as a son-in-law but also Prince Su as a son-in-law, quite enviable indeed."

Upon hearing this, Ms Lien’s smile became stiff; she cautiously glanced at Yu Nianzhao, seeing her indifferent expression as if they weren’t discussing her, her heart tightened.