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

Aunt Feng looked at her daughter with anticipation. Now that her daughter had become the wife of the heir apparent, she would be the head of the Duke's mansion in the future.

Just the fact that their starting point is countless times higher than mine makes me feel less upset.

The young master is a man of integrity and upright character, the object of desire for countless young women in the capital.

Looking back now, I realize that the decision I made back then was really good.

So what if she was a concubine?

Her daughter is the Crown Prince's consort, the future Duchess of the State.

That was a perfectly legitimate wife.

Meeting her mother's expectant gaze, Su Zhirou subconsciously covered the injury on her face.

Her mother had such high expectations of her; if she knew she had been beaten by her mother-in-law, it would likely disappoint her mother...

Aunt Feng's gaze remained fixed on her own daughter, her eyes bright. Upon seeing the red mark on her face, her expression instantly changed: "Daughter, who slapped you on the face?"

"Who dares to be so bold as to hit the Crown Princess?!"

"There is no mother...you must be mistaken..."

Originally, I came back to get the money, but I didn't expect that Aunt Feng was living even worse than me.

Su Zhirou changed her plans immediately.

"Tell your mother quickly, and she will get justice for you!"

Aunt Feng only had this one daughter, and now that she saw her daughter being wronged, she felt extremely distressed.

Su Zhirou sighed: "These days, my daughter's life in the Duke's mansion is not easy. The injury on my face was caused by my sister instigating my mother-in-law to beat me."

These words caused Aunt Feng's expression to change drastically: "What's going on with this Duke's mansion? How dare they beat their daughter-in-law? I'll go and get justice for you right now!"

As she spoke, she hurriedly stood up, but Su Zhirou stopped her: "Mother, my mother-in-law is a bully who preys on the weak. My sister cut off a servant's arm in front of her, and that's why she's so terrified."

Su Zhirou had already found out everything when she arrived.

Since I was beaten up because of this, I should naturally investigate this matter thoroughly.

"What? She's so vicious?"

Aunt Feng was astonished, her eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at Su Zhirou.

Having spent many years with Su Yingxue, she naturally knew Su Yingxue's character.

Those rumors were just deliberately spread by them.

In reality, Su Yingxue was not that bloodthirsty and cruel.

"It's true." Su Zhirou sighed. "Since the day of our wedding, my sister has become a completely different person. Not only has her personality changed drastically, but she has also distanced herself from me and even goes against me in every way."

"My mother knows; she never looked like this before. It's like she's been possessed..."

Su Zhirou sighed deeply, her face full of helplessness.

Now, more than two months after they married into the Duke's mansion, they have yet to achieve their goal.

Not to mention trying to sow discord between Su Yingxue and the prince, she couldn't even catch a glimpse of the prince's shadow.

She didn't know what the prince was busy with; she had been to his courtyard many times but couldn't find him.

"What? Could it be that she's really possessed by something evil?" Aunt Feng's face was full of surprise.

Reminded, Su Zhirou's eyes lit up: "That's right, how come I didn't think of that?"

"How could someone's personality change so drastically for no reason? They must be possessed!"

"Yes, daughter, I know a highly virtuous monk who is said to be very powerful at exorcising demons and ghosts. We can have him do it. As long as that bitch recovers, we won't have to worry about the Qian family not giving us the money!"

Aunt Feng's eyes shone brightly. Thinking that Madam Qian's attitude had only changed after Su Yingxue's last visit home, she became even more certain.

"My mother is wise!"

The mother and daughter finally felt hopeful. Aunt Feng smiled and invited Su Zhirou to have a meal, but Su Zhirou refused outright.

"Mother, this carriage belongs to the Duke's mansion, I need to return it quickly."

She sighed, her voice full of grievance.

If it weren't for that bitch Su Yingxue, I wouldn't be in this situation.

"What? Didn't I give you a carriage as part of your dowry? Where is the carriage?" Aunt Feng was unaware that Su Zhirou's carriage had been smashed to pieces by Su Yingxue.

Su Zhirou said aggrievedly, "My sister smashed the carriage. She said it was bought with her money, so it's hers and she can do whatever she wants with it..."

"What?!"

Aunt Feng's face darkened: "How can this be hers? This was clearly given to you by your mother!"

How could that woman be so shameless? Taking all this blame upon herself?

Su Zhirou sighed, "My sister said she is the daughter of the Qian family, and the Marquis's mansion lives off the Qian family's dowry. My dowry and even my food and drink are all hers. She can do whatever she wants with me. She told me to behave myself and not cause trouble."

"That bitch!"

Aunt Feng slammed her hand on the table and stood up: "I'm going to settle accounts with her right now!"

It's one thing to bully her, but to bully her daughter? Do they think she's dead?!

"Mother, it's best if we don't offend her for now. The most important thing is to find a high-ranking monk and ask him to go back and perform a ritual."

"Yes, yes, that's the only way for now," Aunt Feng replied. "It's just that the high monk has recently gone on a pilgrimage and won't be back for the time being."

"But don't worry, your mother won't stand by and watch you suffer."

She then instructed Granny Feng to fetch one hundred taels of silver from the dressing box: "This one hundred taels of silver is enough for you to buy another carriage. Keep the rest for yourself."

They, mother and daughter, had never suffered such injustice before.

Even when it comes to money, people are so stingy these days.

Although Su Zhirou was somewhat reluctant, considering her current situation, she still accepted the money: "Thank you, Mother..."

Since that day, Su Yingxue has not seen Xie Huaiyun.

She did receive the news that the young master had been leaving early and returning late.

"Qiuye, do you think Xie Huaiyun is deliberately avoiding me? All I did was cry in front of him, is it really necessary to be so petty?"

Thinking about what happened that day, Su Yingxue felt ashamed.

This was the first time she had ever cried so loudly in front of outsiders.

Although he is no longer considered an outsider.

But she still had dignity.

"Madam, please don't overthink it. The young master is currently very close to the Fifth Prince, so he must be busy with important state affairs." Qiu Ye felt that her young lady had a good chance.

After all, the one from Luoxia Garden hadn't even seen the young master's face.

What about her young lady? Not only was she alone in a room with the prince, but she was also protected by him many times.

Even when she repeatedly offended the prince and even issued a kill order in the martial arts world, the prince never took it to heart.

What else could this be but liking someone?

The more Qiuye thought about it, the more hopeful she felt.

"Actually, Miss, you should think about it more. How can you call someone over and have them cry all the time without doing anything?" Xia Zhi felt embarrassed for her young mistress when she thought of the scene that day.

Their young lady is usually very capable; this is the first time she has lost her composure like this.

The young master's behavior these days is clearly aimed at avoiding her young lady.

Thinking of this, Xia Zhi sighed.

"Actually, Madam, there's no need to worry. The Prince likes you."