I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 220 Choice
Seeing that she was not humble at all, Ye Wanshu just took an orange from Chunhong's hand with a forced smile and peeled it casually.

After peeling the fruit, Ye Wanshu cut off half and handed it to her, then suddenly asked, "Princess Helian, would you like to try some? It was just picked and it's very sweet."

"No need," Helian Jiu pouted haughtily, "The oranges from your Great Ye Dynasty are sour and astringent, not as good as those from our Great Qiu."

"Yes, our Great Ye Dynasty's products are inferior to those of your country in every way, but the environment shapes the people, and we love to eat things that are both sour and astringent."

Ye Wanshu coldly laughed, "Princess, you're new here and can't even please the men of Da Ye. How will you win their hearts?"

“That’s no trouble for Princess Jinghe,” Helian Jiu said, glancing at her provocatively. “This princess will make the Crown Prince completely subservient to me.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp, stern voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

"Such arrogance! I'd like to see how you'll make my son obedient."

Everyone looked up at the sound and saw that it was Consort Zhang leading Fu Yunni in.

"Your Highness, Ani."

A hint of joy flashed in Ye Wanshu's eyes, but it was quickly followed by worry.

After all, this matter was not discussed with the mother and daughter beforehand.

After leading Ji Ningxuan and the maids to curtsy, Ye Wanshu quickly changed the subject: "Your Highness, you and everyone have traveled a long and arduous journey. You should return to your residence to rest as soon as possible."

“You have suffered so much for my Yongning Prince’s Mansion. How can I rest in peace when I see you being bullied?”

Consort Zhang glared at Helian Jiu with resentment, then gripped Ye Wanshu's hand tightly and said solemnly, "My Yongning Prince's Mansion only has you as a daughter-in-law. No matter how noble other women are, they are not allowed to step into my mansion."

"Why must the Dowager Consort speak so harshly?" Helian Jiu snorted coldly. "As a junior, I was going to show you some respect because you are the Crown Prince's mother. But since you've acted this way, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy. If the Dowager Consort doesn't want to return to the Eastern Palace, she might as well stay in the Ji family."

"Who do you think you are? What does it matter to you where my mother goes?"

Fu Yunni was furious and yelled at Helian Jiu.

Ye Wanshu wanted to persuade the little guy, but was stopped by Consort Zhang: "Wan'er, you don't need to comment on this matter. I want to see if that rebellious son wants this princess from the enemy country or his mother."

Seeing the Empress Dowager's anger and embarrassment, Ye Wanshu suddenly felt a little lost. She hadn't expected that the mother and daughter had rushed to Lin'an without prior notice.

This has really put Fu Mingchi in a difficult position.

But on second thought, it's actually quite good that the Empress Dowager is making such a fuss; it can better lull Helian Jiu into a false sense of security.

"Ahem, Your Highness, this is not His Highness's fault." Ye Wanshu had no choice but to play the "victim" against her conscience, and even repay evil with kindness: "The diplomatic relations between the two countries are a major matter. His Highness married Princess Helian for the sake of the country. I do not blame His Highness. I only hope that Princess Helian will live up to the alliance."

"In the end, Princess Jinghe is the one who is reasonable."

Helian Jiu curled her lips: "Why is the Dowager Consort so stubborn? I am the princess of Daqiu, and my brother is the Crown Prince. In terms of status and family background, am I not as good as this Miss Ye?"

Consort Zhang ignored her and directly ordered the maid beside her, "Quickly go and summon that rebellious son." Coincidentally, Fu Mingchi had not yet received his mother's carriage, and upon learning that his mother had brought people to Wan'er's residence, he also hurried over.

Looking at the scene inside the room, Fu Mingchi glanced at Ye Wanshu with a troubled expression, then turned his head away with an air of indifference, and instructed Consort Zhang, "Mother, you must be tired from your journey. Please return to the residence first."

Consort Zhang refused to comply, her eyes widening as she said, "You'd better explain yourself today. Why do you want to marry this vixen? Is your aunt's death so unimportant to you? Have you forgotten who paved the way for you to get to where you are today?"

At this moment, Fu Mingchi looked exactly like a heartless man who was despised and cursed by everyone. He silently glanced at Ye Wanshu and saw her gloating expression, which made him feel angry.

"Mother, please return to the manor to discuss this matter," Fu Mingchi could only patiently persuade her.

Just as he was about to help her up, Consort Zhang coldly pushed him away: "Right here today, I will make you choose: do you want your mother and Wan'er, or do you insist on marrying this vixen?"

"The marriage is a gift from His Majesty, how could I disobey?" Fu Mingchi glanced at Ye Wanshu without changing his expression.

Hearing this, Fu Yunni was extremely disappointed in her elder brother: "Brother is lying. How could His Majesty not want Sister Ye? It's obvious that you've changed your mind."

Fu Mingchi was exhausted and had no energy to explain anymore. He glanced coldly at Helian Jiu and said, "Princess Helian, do you want to continue making trouble?"

Helian Jiu immediately became docile and obedient, shaking her head sweetly: "How could the Crown Prince misunderstand me? I only came to appease Princess Jinghe. I never expected that the Dowager Consort and everyone else would have such a deep prejudice against me."

After saying that, she added with a wronged tone, "In battles between two armies, casualties are inevitable. I did not mean to kill Lady Dingyuan. It's just that she was too stubborn. If she had been willing to lead the Mu family army to surrender to Daqiu, she would not have ended up in such a tragic state."

Hearing this, Consort Zhang couldn't help but clench her fists secretly.

Just as everyone was filled with resentment, Mu Qingqing suddenly rushed over with a sword in hand, raising it to stab Helian Jiu.

"Qingqing." Ye Wanshu was startled and quickly stepped forward to stop the person.

"Sister Wan, let me go! I will tear this vixen to pieces today!" Mu Qingqing cried, her eyes red and swollen.

"Insolence!" Fu Mingchi frowned slightly and stood firmly in front of Helian Jiu, saying, "Get out of here now."

"Cousin, why are you protecting her?" Mu Qingqing screamed hysterically, "Are you just going to let my mother die such a tragic death? How can I tolerate such an irreconcilable feud?"

"When two countries are at war, death and injury are inevitable."

Seeing his cousin's red and swollen eyes, Fu Mingchi felt a pang of heartache, but he knew he couldn't let her ruin everything at this crucial moment.

"Stop making trouble," Fu Mingchi warned sternly, glancing at Helian Jiu with indifferent eyes. "Princess Helian, if you don't want to die, don't cause any more trouble."

After saying that, he resolutely turned and left.

Helian Jiu glanced at the crowd with a sneer and said provocatively, "A surrendered subject should be prepared to surrender. I advise you to behave yourselves. If you anger this princess, I will no longer consider the Crown Prince's feelings."

Seeing that Fu Mingchi had disappeared, Helian Jiu lost interest in continuing to provoke and mock Ye Wanshu, and quickly chased after him.

Looking at the room full of people, Ye Wanshu first took the sword from Mu Qingqing's hand and gently comforted her, "Qingqing, believe me, your mother will not have died in vain. We will avenge the Lady of the Marquis sooner or later."