My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Upon hearing this, Su Zhirou's expression changed drastically: "That's not how it is! I was just too busy to send my monthly allowance to my sister, but she and her maids stole all the money from the accounts. This is clearly my sister's fault, why blame me? What did I do wrong?!"

Su Zhirou couldn't believe it. In this situation, shouldn't the Crown Prince side with her?

After all, she was the victim in this incident.

That vile woman took all the money from the Duke's mansion's accounts; she was not only insatiable but also incredibly wicked.

Shouldn't this kind of person be despised?

Why would the prince punish her because of that vile woman?!

Rong Jing looked at Su Zhirou with a hint of annoyance.

In comparison, this woman is not even as good as the second wife.

At least the second wife was open and honest.

This woman is two-faced.

"The young master has spies all over the manor. He knows all your petty tricks perfectly well. The reason he doesn't show up in person is to save face for the First Madam. Does the First Madam really want the young master to trample on her dignity in front of everyone before she'll stop?"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhirou turned pale and nearly lost her balance.

Dong Rong, who was standing nearby, quickly helped her up: "Madam, let's not anger the young master. Please listen to me."

"Yes, Madam, I'll accompany you to the ancestral hall." Dongxue held Su Zhirou's other hand, her eyes full of heartache.

Su Zhirou sighed heavily, a fleeting look of resentment in her eyes.

Fine, the young master is clearly siding with that vile woman.

It must be because that bitch used some tricks.

Once she becomes the Crown Prince's woman, he will surely side with her.

I was just thinking about the ancestral hall.

Her legs were still trembling slightly.

Rong Jing watched as Su Zhirou was helped away, his disgust undisguised.

What?! She actually climbed to the position of Crown Princess!

This kind of person is far too unworthy of the young master!

Upon returning to Chaoyang Garden, Su Yingxue distributed ten taels of silver to everyone, except for the Spring Equinox when they were on rest.

Especially after learning that Xie Huaiyun had stood up for him, he happily gave Xia Zhi ten taels of silver.

Xia Zhi smiled from ear to ear.

Those ladies are so generous.

She would gladly go through fire and water for such a wonderful young lady!

When Chunfen learned that he had not received any reward money, he came specifically to ask for it.

"Miss, I heard everyone else received a reward, why didn't I?"

You know, those servants in the past couldn't compare to her. Su Yingxue always gave her the best incense first.

What exactly is going on now?

She didn't seem to have been found out about anything, did she?

If it were up to Su Yingxue's personality, she would have kicked her out long ago if she found out that she was colluding with others. How could she possibly keep her by her side?

"This reward is to reward everyone for their hard work today. You've been lying in bed at home these past few days. Do you think you deserve this reward?" Su Yingxue's voice was calm, and her face was as still as water, revealing no emotion.

Having followed Su Yingxue for many years, Chunfen, though dissatisfied, dared not speak out.

She chuckled dryly twice: "So this is a reward for everyone's hard work. This servant really shouldn't have taken it."

A look of annoyance flashed across her face.

If she had known she would miss out on ten taels of silver, she wouldn't have rested.

Ten taels of silver was her wages for two months.

Seeing Su Zhirou's regret, Xia Zhi spoke up: "If Sister Chunfen has nothing else to say, you should go down first. After all, your injuries are more important."

"What's the matter with your injuries? It's clearly your master who's more important!" Chunfen looked at Su Yingxue with a fawning expression.

Regardless of what happens in the future, Su Yingxue is his cash cow right now.

Even a small amount could make her wealthy for a long time.

Unlike that one, who didn't pay for the service but only offered empty promises.

Chunfen was somewhat unhappy that she hadn't gotten any benefit from Su Zhirou at all.

He was thinking that he would go to Su Zhirou later to ask for the money back.

She wants the position of concubine.

She wants the money too!

"Alright, you're still injured, go and rest."

Su Yingxue waved her hand, and Chunfen had no choice but to retreat.

But not long after, they headed towards the ancestral hall.

"When will this ever end? I've been in this family for less than half a month and I've already been to the ancestral hall twice. If word gets out, won't people laugh their heads off?"

Su Zhirou grew increasingly angry as she thought about it. Back in the Marquis's mansion, it was always Su Yingxue who was punished in the ancestral hall, while she herself had never knelt there even once.

it's good now.

She came to kneel in the ancestral hall almost every day.

The power to control the family that they were once so proud of now feels like a hot potato.

This forced her to use her dowry to make up for the shortfall.

If she doesn't pay, this matter won't be over.

But if she had to pay for it, she would feel a sharp pang of regret.

Her dowry was already limited, how could it possibly support the entire Duke's family's needs for food, clothing and daily necessities?

Not to mention, the Wei family needs at least two new sets of clothes every month, not to mention the Duke of Fu, Su Yingxue, and the heir apparent.

Each set of clothes, headdress, and even the jade pendant worn by men represents a considerable expense.

Su Zhirou felt increasingly pained as she thought about it, and for the first time, she had the thought that she regretted taking the wrong key.

"Madam, you are, after all, the Crown Prince's wife, in charge of the household's keys. Your status is naturally noble. You are just having a run of bad luck. Why are you saying such things?" Dong Rong retorted.

"Yes, Madam, this time the young master misunderstood us. As long as we are careful in the future and win the young master's heart, the second madam will still kneel at your feet in the future," Dongxue echoed.

With the comfort of the two maids, Su Zhirou felt a little better, but she still felt a pang of heartache, and her face turned somewhat pale.

"Second Madam."

Su Zhirou was somewhat surprised to see Chunfen: "Why are you here? Is there some news?"

"No." Spring Equinox shook his head.

Su Zhirou's face instantly darkened: "What are you doing here if you have nothing to do? Be careful someone sees you!"

If the vernal equinox reveals the truth, then the player will be rendered useless.

I finally found this piece.

"Madam, the Second Madam has given each of them ten taels of silver," Chunfen said.

"so what?"

Su Zhirou felt her heart bleed; it was all her own money!

Her hard-earned money!

"I've done things for you, Madam, and you haven't given me anything yet. How about giving me ten taels as well?"

Spring Equinox tentatively opened his mouth, without mentioning that he hadn't received any money.

After all, if Su Zhirou found out about this, he might be suspected, and his status as a pawn would be ruined.

"Give you ten taels? On what grounds? Didn't I promise you benefits? What do you mean by asking for money now?!"

Su Zhirou was instantly displeased, and her gaze towards Chunfen changed repeatedly.

This woman is far too greedy.

How can I ask her for money?

Xie Huaixuan is destined to become a future Duke; how dignified it would be to be his concubine!

She's not satisfied?!