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

After thinking about it for a day, Su Zhirou finally figured it out.

That incident should have served as a bridge for peaceful coexistence between Su Yingxue and Xie Huaiyun.

If that bridge is gone, the two will turn against each other again, and the plan can proceed smoothly.

For some reason, Su Yingxue's hostility towards her was so obvious.

"Don't worry, sister. I'm still on your side. I definitely can't tell the prince about this."

Su Zhirou spoke as if she wanted to make amends.

Su Yingxue scoffed, "You accuse me of having an affair, what evidence do you have?"

What she hated most was Su Zhirou's hypocritical pretense.

I don't know where she gets her confidence from, that the world still treats her like a sister.

That's ridiculous.

"Sister, why are you broadcasting this so widely? It's so embarrassing!"

Su Zhirou looked surprised and lowered her voice, "Sister, why don't we go inside and talk? Don't you think it's a bit strange to talk at the door? I'm your guest, after all. You wouldn't be so stingy as to not even be willing to part with a cup of tea, would you?"

These words once again placed Su Yingxue on a moral high ground, as if Su Zhirou was truly doing it for her own good.

Looking at her confident demeanor, Su Yingxue couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hey, are you out of your mind? Coming to my courtyard in the middle of the night to ask for tea? If the young master knew you were sick, I wonder what he would do to you."

Su Yingxue shrugged, adopting an attitude of complete indifference.

Su Zhirou was surprised that Su Yingxue would be so disrespectful to her, and her face instantly turned ugly: "Sister, I'm only looking for you now to give you a chance, not for anything else."

"Sister, don't be ungrateful. If you come crying to me after everything has settled down, please don't come crying to me!"

Su Zhirou's tone still carried a hint of arrogance, and her eyes held a hint of expectation as she looked at Su Yingxue.

After all, in her opinion, Su Yingxue shouldn't have offended her completely.

Now that she has at least caught the prince's eye, not to mention, she has now discovered her enormous secret.

"Sister, you should probably see a doctor when you have time; she's starting to talk nonsense."

As Su Yingxue spoke, she turned to leave, but was stopped again: "Sister, I know your secret with the Prince, are you sure you want to treat me like this?"

This was her last attempt to persuade Su Yingxue to stay.

If she truly cannot retain him, she will take special measures.

Regardless, the goal must be achieved.

If she can't drive a wedge between her and Xie Huaiyun, then she'll have no choice but to take her life.

"Sure."

Su Yingxue parted her thin lips slightly, too lazy to waste words with Su Zhirou.

She was already tired of this current system of flattery and intrigue, not to mention the feigned sisterly affection.

She felt disgusted just looking at it.

I don't know how Su Zhirou has managed to do all this.

Su Zhirou watched Su Yingxue's departing figure, a sinister glint flashing in her eyes.

Since that's the case, don't blame her for being impolite!

"Madam, what should we do next?" Dong Rong asked as she stepped forward.

Now that the facade has been torn off, some action is inevitable.

"What else can we do? Of course, we'll take that wretched woman's life."

Su Zhirou looked in the direction of Chaoyang Garden, a noble smile curving her lips.

Granny Lai went back to her parents' home, and when she returned, she was overjoyed to hear that Su Zhirou had taken charge of the household affairs.

"Madam, I never imagined you possessed such abilities. With this old woman by your side, will I enjoy endless wealth and luxury in the future?"

Granny Lai's face was full of greed. Su Zhirou's gaze fell on her, her voice as usual: "Now that I'm alive, if I have a bite to eat, Granny Lai will have a sip of soup. Who is Granny Lai? She's one of the most important people in our courtyard. If it weren't for Granny Lai, where would I be today?"

Granny Lai never expected that after ruining her family's trip and accomplishing nothing, she would receive such an honor. She wasn't modest at all, displaying an air of arrogance:

"That's right. If it weren't for my guidance, Madam, you wouldn't be where you are today."

Dong Rong looked at her with a forced smile.

That old hag, she really knows how to flatter herself.

"Madam, if you ask me, you really need to treat this old woman well, otherwise, will you still be able to enjoy such good days in the future?"

Su Zhirou smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Dongrong, take Granny Lai down to collect the reward."

"yes!"

Having received her orders, Dongrong took Granny Lai with her and left.

Granny Lai was overjoyed: "That's more like it! I'll definitely give you more guidance in the future!"

As she watched the two leave, a hint of disdain flashed across Su Zhirou's lips.

Old Lady Lai was led to a corner by Dong Rong, but she showed no sign of stopping.

"Hey, why did you bring me to a place like this?"

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt a chill in the air, and it gave her goosebumps.

Dong Rong led Granny Lai to the place, turned her back to her, and whispered, "Yes, why would I bring you to a place like this?"

"Don't worry, I'll give you the answer right away."

Dong Rong suddenly turned around, and the sharp blade in her hand flashed with a cold light.

When Granny Lai saw this, she turned to run away, but Dong Rong stabbed her in the heart.

Granny Lai stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "Why...why...kill me?"

She took a long leave of absence and rushed back after hearing the news of Su Zhirou's rise to power, only to find it was a death sentence.

She never imagined that this day would come.

How can this be?

How could she just die like that?

This shouldn't be happening...

She clearly chose the right master and should be living a life of wealth and luxury...

"Why?" Dong Rong sneered, "If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for being too arrogant and offending Madam from the very beginning."

"It's an honor for you to die in the lady's courtyard."

Having said that, he plunged the knife into Granny Lai's heart again.

Granny Lai tried to call for help, but could only make breathy sounds before falling silent.

"Hmm..."

Seeing this scene from the corner, Chunfen's expression changed drastically. She tried to turn around and run away, but Dongrong grabbed her collar, leaving her nowhere to escape.

Before she could react, a dagger appeared in her hand, followed by Dong Rong's shout: "Chun Fen! What are you doing? Why did you kill Aunt Lai?! What grudge did Aunt Lai hold against you?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the servants of Luomei Courtyard gathered instantly.

Su Zhirou also heard the commotion and was helped out by Dongxue in a panic. Upon seeing this scene, she fainted.

"Please summon the Crown Prince! Quickly, go and summon the Crown Prince!"

Dong Rong gave the order loudly, and everyone then left the courtyard.

Xie Huaiyun learned of this late at night.

Spring Equinox had already been sent to the government, and even Granny Lai's body was sent there along with it.

Su Zhirou, however, has not yet woken up.

It's not that she doesn't want to wake up.

It was for acting.

Her relationship with the Crown Prince was already at a freezing point, so if feigning innocence could thaw the rift between them, she was willing to do so.

After all, what man could resist a weak and helpless woman?

Especially since this woman is his wife.

That makes it even harder to refuse.

"So you finally decided to come back?"