Chapter 125: Terrible News

Chapter 125: Terrible News

Of course, Baili Wei was far from satisfied.

If not for the last shred of reason she possessed, she would have ordered Su Youyue to be beaten to death on the spot with clubs.

She had been arrogant all her life, when had she ever encountered someone even more audacious than herself, someone who dared to defy her without fear of heaven or earth? She wasn't comparing madness with Su Youyue; she had already been driven insane by this little wretch!

Watching the Third Princess in such a state of fury, Su Qian couldn't help but silently urge the princess to give the order to deal with this little wretch.

Ever since the marriage cancellation, this little wretch's mind had suddenly become sharp, repeatedly forcing her into a corner and even daring to make such a lethal move against her! At this moment, Su Qian wished nothing more than for Su Youyue to die sooner rather than later.

She looked at the Third Princess with a faint glimmer of anticipation, and Baili Wei did not disappoint her expectations. Her anger had reached its peak as she declared, "You truly are a madwoman, born by a mother but never taught by one, which is why you've become this deranged. Since I will be your mother from now on, I'll teach you some manners today!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Youyue's clear eyes darkened abruptly, mirroring the bleakness of the endless winter.

But Baili Wei was convinced that she didn't have the guts to lay a hand on her. Twisting her wrist, she began to approach Su Youyue step by step.

She wouldn't believe that this little wretched servant dared to harm her, a princess!

Unless she no longer wanted to live or cared about the fate of the Su Mansion!

Baili Wei drew closer, yet she kept a vigilant eye on Su Youyue's hands. Seeing that they remained still, a hint of triumph flashed across her eyes. This little wretch only dared to hurt Su Qian and that dog of a servant.

She was a princess, of course she wouldn't dare to touch her!

Today, she would show her that just as she could handle her in the past, she could do so now, and even more so in the future!

Once she entered the door, there would be ample time to make this little wretch cry out for help in vain, kneeling at her feet to beg for survival!

As the young maiden in the wheelchair was about to suffer at the hands of this exceptionally domineering Third Princess, Zhe Jing, hidden in the shadows, slowly raised his arm. Between his index and middle fingers, he held a gleaming dart.

Baili Wei had reached Su Youyue, and seeing that she indeed hadn't moved any silver needles, her eyes were filled with smug satisfaction. Raising her hand, she was about to strike the face that infuriated her so much. As her hand hovered in mid-air, her fingers slightly curved, aiming her sharp nails at Su Youyue's tender cheeks.

"Princess! Terrible news!"

Suddenly, a person rushed into the garden entrance in utmost urgency. It was one of the Third Princess' trusted confidants left outside guarding the carriage.

Baili Wei paused due to the sudden interruption, displeased. "You've been following me for so long, how can you still lack manners?"

The person hurriedly apologized.

Only then was Baili Wei somewhat appeased, but she quickly realized that her people wouldn't easily panic like this unless something major had occurred. Could it really be something significant?

The most significant matter she could think of at the moment was her own marriage alliance. Her expression changed. "Has Dongrong's envoy proposed to me?"

Su Youyue's gaze shifted, sweeping over her face.

How did the Third Princess know that the people of Dongrong wanted to propose to her?

Before she could ponder further, the messenger shook his head, took a deep breath, and squeezed his way to the Third Princess' side, whispering urgently.

"The Noble Consort has been framed for having an affair. The Emperor is currently raging in the Chao Lu Palace..."

This person intentionally lowered his voice to prevent outsiders from hearing such news, but his excitement was too great, and being close to Su Youyue, she heard every word clearly.

But Baili Wei didn't care whether she had heard or not, her pupils shook violently. "What?!"

Could it be that Empress Mother was caught by Father Emperor while playing with her male concubines? How could this be possible! Empress Mother was always cautious, each time she summoned those male concubines, she would have guards posted in layers...

This time, someone must have set her up. Yes, it might not even have been her own male concubines; someone deliberately let someone in to frame Empress Mother!

To Baili Wei, this news was akin to a bolt from the blue. She no longer had the heart to discipline Su Youyue, wishing she could fly back to the palace immediately.

She was about to rush back to the palace when she noticed Su Youyue again. With a cold snort, she said, "Wait for me, Your Highness," before hastily departing.

This sentence seemed to carry a certain air of authority, but Su Youyue showed not a trace of fear. Instead, she gradually reined in the murderous intent that had surged within her.

The girl's left hand retreated into her sleeve, and the syringe was instantly returned to the hidden pocket inside.

In the distance, Zhe Jing's finger flicked, returning the dart to his waist.

Seeing the Third Princess leave, Su Qian, lying on the ground, couldn't help but feel immensely disappointed. What had happened? Why did the Third Princess let this little wretch off so easily?

Her hatred was too evident, causing Su Youyue to look at her quickly.

"Guards, carry Second Miss back to her courtyard. From today onwards, she is under house arrest. Without my orders, she is not allowed to take a single step out!"

Su Youyue stared at Su Qian as if looking at a dead person, her voice devoid of emotion, as cold as the winter lake.

Su Qian's body trembled, unable to resist gritting her teeth. "Su Youyue! On what grounds do you confine me?"

At this moment, her hatred for Su Youyue had reached unprecedented intensity, and she no longer bothered to maintain any pretense of civility.

The servants of the Su Mansion, watching the sudden transformation of the Second Miss into a twisted visage, couldn't help but be astonished, yet none dared to speak up for her.

Firstly, they feared Su Youyue, and secondly, they were shocked by Su Qian's change today.

Prior to this, although they knew that the Second Miss had caused Lady Lin to miscarry, in their hearts, she was still that gentle figure, always speaking softly to others.

But today, she not only called the Third Princess 'mother' to curry favor but also appeared to hate the Eldest Miss so much, a stark contrast to her previous demeanor.

Thus, the servants now looked at Su Qian with a sense of bewilderment.

Su Youyue found even a glance at Su Qian tiresome. "On what grounds? Because I manage the Su Mansion now, because you recognized a thief as your mother, violating family rules, and because your Third Princess is no longer willing to support you. Are these reasons enough?"

Su Qian's chest heaved with rage, but she couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal, only glaring fiercely at Su Youyue.

She wasn't afraid of this wretch. Tomorrow, Master Hongde would come to her aid, and the Third Princess would soon marry into the Shangshu Mansion. This wretch's days were numbered!

The two locked eyes, each harboring resentment for the other. But soon, Su Youyue grew weary of wasting any more time on her and departed with her entourage.

With so many unforeseen twists and turns, she needed to hurry back and gather information, sorting out the cause and effect behind these events.

Otherwise, if Xie Yuan's plans were affected in any way, wouldn't her own schemes and arrangements also be jeopardized?