Chapter 110: Distant Prince Jiyue (Part Three)

Chapter 110: Distant Prince Jiyue (Part Three)

"Little Sister, as soon as I received the news from Little Eight, I rushed over to tell you. Isn't your Fifth Brother really considerate and loyal?"

Casually slinging his arm around Su RAO's shoulders, Su Wu had a look that said, "Your Fifth Brother is good to you, right? Knowing you wanted to win over Prince Jiyue, I brought you this news. Don't be too touched!"

"It is indeed very considerate and loyal, but Fifth Brother, I advise you to listen less to gossip about Yun JI. Otherwise..."

Su RAO was genuinely surprised that Yun JI had met Zhao Lianxin...

But her surprise lasted only for an instant, just a single breath.

She pulled away Su Wu's hand and walked back to the table, opening a book and continuing to read quietly.

However, a ripple of emotion stirred in her eyes, and a faint blush appeared around her almond-shaped eyes, as if she were deep in thought.

Su RAO's reaction was completely different from what Su Wu had expected.

He stood there stunned for a moment, then strode over and snatched the book from her hands.

"Little Sister, what kind of reaction is this? Did you hear what I said? Do you understand the implications?"

Feeling that Su RAO hadn't grasped the significance of his words, Su Wu raised his voice. This was about Prince Jiyue, the man she had declared she must have. Now another woman was by his side. How could she remain so calm?

Su RAO, having her book taken away, looked at Su Wu's anxious face and felt a bit helpless. "Fifth Brother, I heard it clearly. If you have nothing better to do, go play with crickets..."

Su RAO's nonchalant response almost made Su Wu jump up in frustration.

"Little Sister, I'm being serious here. You once said your horoscopes don't match with Prince Jiyue, and you were reluctant to meet him with Second Brother. But soon after, you caused that scandal, making it known throughout the city. Yesterday, you declared that you must have Prince Jiyue. Yet now you're acting like nothing happened. I'm getting more confused by the minute..."

"Fifth Brother..." Realizing she needed to explain her calmness, Su RAO's gaze flickered, and she decided to share her plan with Su Wu.

Her declaration yesterday was merely to make the emperor aware that Su RAO was determined to marry Prince Jiyue, and that he would never accept her or any imperial decree to marry her. Her goal was to prevent Yun Yu from suddenly granting her marriage to Yun JI at this time. As long as whoever was with Yun JI didn't interfere with her plans, it didn't matter to her, especially since it was Zhao Lianxin...

Yun JI had someone he loved, and Zhao Lianxin had no chance...

Naturally, she could remain calm.

Yesterday, Yun JI said her matters were no longer his concern and dismissed her. Afterward, she made her bold declaration. If Yun Yu insisted on marrying her to Yun JI, Yun JI would refuse the decree. If Yun Yu married her to another prince, she would also refuse.

The notorious Su RAO, known for her rebellious nature, wouldn't hesitate to defy the emperor's orders for Prince Jiyue...

Given the Su family's long-standing contributions, even if she defied the emperor, Yun Yu couldn't do much except damage his own authority.

With this understanding, Yun Yu wouldn't hastily grant her marriage due to recent rumors.

She just needed some time...

She wouldn't act now; she wanted to spend this time with her father and stepmother. She wouldn't let the Yun family's filth taint the memorial rites for Great Qin's fallen souls, disrupting their peace.

Moreover, her father and eldest brother were still in Tianguguan County helping Yun Mu Rui with disaster relief. She couldn't move against Yun Mu Rui, risking her father and brother's safety. She wouldn't touch Yun Mu Yi either; she needed to keep him...

After explaining, Su RAO took back her book and continued reading quietly.

As for Su Wu's reaction, she knew without looking.

His eyes widened in shock, his mouth agape.

After a while, Su Wu regained his composure and walked around the table to stand beside Su RAO, but before he could speak, a voice came from outside the pavilion.

"Little Sister, you need to go to the Yun Mansion now..."

Su San and Su Si entered, and it was Su San who spoke.

"Little Sister, Miss Zhao has gone to the Yun Mansion. Since Fifth Brother reported this, you must go."

"What do you mean, Third Brother?"

Su RAO looked up, placing her book on the table.

A moment later, a hint of contemplation appeared in her eyes.

She wasn't quite sure what they meant.

Su San and Su Si approached with warm smiles.

"Though you are clever, you seem a bit slow when it comes to matters of love."

Su Si patted Su RAO's head, echoing the same sentiment.

Su RAO furrowed her brows.

She was slow?

"Little Sister, you are the notorious daughter of the Su family, infatuated with Prince Jiyue's beauty. When another woman appears by his side, what should you do to appear normal?"

Su San added.

Suddenly, Su RAO understood.

It dawned on her.

She had considered Yun JI's feelings for someone else and assumed he wouldn't marry her or get involved with Zhao Lianxin, neglecting this aspect.

Since she had declared her determination to win over Yun JI, knowing that Zhao Lianxin went to the Yun Mansion, how could she not show up? She was Su RAO, the notorious and lustful daughter of the Su family, known for her rebellious nature...

"Little Sister is indeed slow, but thankfully Third Brother and Fourth Brother pointed it out for me..."

Nodding, Su RAO acknowledged her own slowness candidly.

"Little Sister, and Fifth Brother, your Fifth Brother! You mustn't forget..."

Su Wu hurried to make his presence known.

Su RAO found this somewhat amusing, her peach-blossom eyes bending into bright crescents.

"Yes, and Fifth Brother. With my brothers here, RAO can be carefree."

"Master, aren't we going in?"

Outside the Rao Xiang Pavilion, Su Han spoke softly.

Su Er's gaze fell on the window lattice, watching his younger siblings joking inside. Hearing Su Han's question, he shook his head and turned to leave.

Su Han immediately followed, his hand unconsciously gripping the hilt of his sword at his back.

Why did he feel that Master suddenly seemed...

"Su Han, Little Sister never wanted to marry from the start, yet I forced her to choose. I thought what I did was for her good, but I never asked what she liked or what kind of life she wanted."

The paper slip in his hand turned to shreds.

Su Han saw that the hand holding the sword hilt curled slightly tighter.

Is Master not going to pursue the matter of Miss secretly leaving the capital for Tianguguan County?

"Actually, I think as long as Miss is happy, everything is fine."

Not knowing what else to say, Su Han could only express his truest thoughts: Miss being happy is best.

Happiness is best...

Su Er glanced at Su Han, and after a moment, felt a sense of clarity.

Yes! He had always wanted Little Sister to be happy. Happiness is all that matters. A daughter of the Su family not marrying? So what?

Su Er's coming and going were unknown to Su RAO and her three siblings. After the reminders from Su San and Su Si, Su RAO immediately left the manor with Yi Su.

Since they had started the act, they had to see it through completely.