Chapter 136: The Prince of Clear Moon Surprisingly Arrives at the Su Family (Part One)

Chapter 136: The Prince of Clear Moon Surprisingly Arrives at the Su Family (Part One)

The snow covering the ground had been trodden upon overnight and was now quite compact. The tracks left by the carriage wheels were particularly noticeable, even frozen into a thin layer of ice that reflected the sunlight.

The light reflecting off the ice was blinding.

On such a road, the YueHua carriage slowly approached Nanjing Street, where the Prince of Clear Moon had unexpectedly come to the Grand General's Mansion.

So early in the morning, he came...

This news spread like wildfire through the three streets the YueHua carriage passed, faster than the wind.

In no time, the entire capital was abuzz with whispers, more shocking to the people of Langjing than the confinement of the Fourth Prince for unknown reasons.

It was the Su family, the Su family with their ugly daughter, and yet the Prince of Clear Moon had stepped foot inside...

The citizens of the capital were stunned, including the Su family members, who were also surprised. Although Yun Ji and Su Er were close, Yun Lang had never once visited this Su family residence in Langjing since moving the capital.

Why today...

"Old General Su, Yun Ji has come early this morning to discuss something with you."

Inside the Songhetao Hall, only Yun Ji and Old General Su were present. In Yun Ji's hand was a bright red sachet, which he presented to Old General Su.

"His Highness has never doubted the Su family. He asked Yun Ji to return this item, showing his affection for Princess Ronghua as if she were his own daughter."

The deeper meaning of these words was clear: the Fourth Prince's confinement and Su Rao's appointment as Princess Ronghua were the Emperor Yu's way of addressing the Su family. The Su family is loyal and patriotic, and Old General Su is especially devoted; he would not cause any further trouble for Emperor Yu.

This is one layer of meaning. The second layer...

Returning this sachet signifies Emperor Yu's trust in the Su family's loyalty and his belief that Su Rao could not be the one who harmed Concubine Shu.

This matter is thus settled.

Old General Su stroked his beard but did not immediately take the sachet from Su Rao. He understood the situation well but responded with a hum:

"Prince of Clear Moon! My old eyes are failing me. Is this my precious granddaughter's sachet? How did it end up in your hands? Why don't you go find Rao'er yourself? Let her confirm it herself to avoid any mistakes.

I think it looks like Rao'er's sachet, but on closer inspection, it doesn't seem quite right. Truly, old age makes one useless. I need to go bask in the sun and have some tea to refresh myself."

Whether Old General Su was feigning ignorance or responding with such words, it was unclear.

Being old, one has little energy left to put on a show. He stood up, placed his hands behind his back, and shuffled out of the Songhetao Hall, hunched over, seemingly truly worn out.

Yun Ji also stood up, shaking his head lightly with a smile, unsure whether he was amused by Old General Su's clarity or his thoughts.

To ask him to find Su Rao himself...

"Since Grandfather has asked Clear Moon to find Little Sister himself, then Clear Moon will do so!"

Su Er walked in, a smile on his face, less cold and distant than usual, showing a different side to his friend.

"Although Clear Moon has never visited the Su family in Langjing, with his abilities, he shouldn't need anyone to guide him."

"Yu Mo, you seem to have become a bit mischievous."

YueHua's figure passed by Su Er, and Yun Ji also left the Songhetao Hall.

"Yun Ji is human, not a god."

Walking to Uncle Su, who was waiting at the inner door of the hall, he nodded slightly.

He asked Uncle Su to lead the way.

Just as Uncle Su had seen in Qingfengju, Yun Ji remained courteous and warm, unlike the aloof and distant rumors outside.

"Your Highness is too kind. Please follow me."

Uncle Su bowed, treating Yun Ji as a normal person, showing respect.

After Yun Ji and Uncle Su left, the other members of the Su family gathered in front of the Songhetao Hall.

"Father, the visit of the Prince of Clear Moon is likely not just about the Lantern Festival banquet..."

Uncle Su San stroked his chin, his eyes filled with curiosity, recalling the Emperor Yu's two jests yesterday in Luangtian Temple. Could it be that Rao'er's marriage...

Otherwise, why would the Prince of Clear Moon be so gentle and accommodating? Father told him to find Rao'er himself, and he went without hesitation, unlike the usually detached and reclusive Prince of Clear Moon.

"Sooner or later, it's the same. Rao'er is not getting any younger; it's time for her to marry."

Old General Su continued to stroke his beard, with no sign of reluctance, instead smiling, seeming rather carefree.

"Yun Ji seems decent to me, although his eyes and body... But what matters most is a good heart and inner beauty. He's barely suitable for my precious granddaughter!"

The last sentence left everyone in the Su family speechless, feeling as if crows were flying over their heads.

Perhaps in Old General Su's eyes, anyone marrying Su Rao could only be barely suitable, even though Yun Ji was blind and frail. His elegance might make others feel that Su Rao was marrying above her station.

A spoiled, lustful, and ugly girl marrying the refined and serene Prince of Clear Moon.

The news of Yun Ji heading to Raoxiang Pavilion reached Su Rao's ears, and naturally, it was Su Wu who rushed to Raoxiang Pavilion first to inform her.

"Little Sister, the Prince of Clear Moon truly lives up to his name. Despite all your provocations, he still comes here calmly..."

Su Wu's face was full of admiration.

If it were him, faced with an ugly woman who repeatedly tarnished his reputation, he would have kicked her to the curb long ago.

How could he possibly come willingly, like a lamb to the slaughter?

Uncle Su quietly flipped through the book, unaffected by Su Wu's fuss.

"Brother Wu, do you think that with his mind, he wouldn't see through my tricks if I pursued him so persistently?"

At this rhetorical question, Su Wu's exclamatory expression froze instantly.

For a moment, his lips parted, and he moved his paralyzed face from side to side.

"Little Sister, Brother Wu realizes we can no longer play together properly. When did Little Sister become so wise? Brother Wu is hurt!"

Clutching his heart and slumping his body, Su Wu put on an exaggerated expression and collapsed onto the small couch, truly overacting...

Uncle Su rolled her eyes directly, "Brother Wu, enough!"

Su Wu immediately chuckled and sprang up, "This Little Sister is much better. Why act so serious? It’s not fun at all."

He reached out and pinched Uncle Su's face before dashing away.

"Little Sister, this time, you must seize the opportunity and pounce..."

"Su... Yu... Yan..."

A roar erupted, making it seem as though the Raoxiang Pavilion shook, but Uncle Su had a smile in her eyes, and the calmness around her vanished.

Only Su Wu could make Uncle Su so angry yet amused at the same time.

As Yun Ji approached the Raoxiang Pavilion, his steps paused slightly, but the smile on his lips deepened. He softly dismissed Uncle Su, saying he knew the location, and lifted his pace.

He entered the Raoxiang courtyard.