Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 315 Polo Club

Su Qingwan didn't care about public opinion. Even if people lingered around the Prince's Mansion and scholars kept gossiping in teahouses until it became common knowledge, she lived a peaceful life in the Prince's Mansion, playing cards with the girls, helping Zhang Shi cook, teaching the girls riding and archery, and occasionally taking the girls to Nanfeng Tower for a meal.

Seeing Su Qingwan so composed, the people were filled with righteous indignation, as if they wanted to devour her. The discussions grew louder, and everyone believed that Su Qingwan had committed adultery with Lu Jing and was marrying him openly. They even started gossiping about the Lu family's affairs, saying that it was no wonder the Lu family didn't live with the people from the Prince's Mansion; it turned out that the brothers had turned against each other.

Lu Feng's reputation in the capital was extremely poor, especially after he was expelled from officialdom. His former friends and the common people all had a very bad impression of him. They all thought he was a good-for-nothing with no talent, who was incapable of achieving anything great, and who was ambitious but unrealistic. He even plotted to kill his wife, and all of his deeds were despicable.

After Lu Jing and Su Qingwan's affair came to light, Lu Feng suddenly became the victim.

"The eldest son of the Lu family is also pitiful. His wife and younger brother were having an affair in the same room. He must have caught them in the act, which is why he killed his wife in anger."

"Madam Xie has been married into the Lu family for several years, and we don't know how long she has been having an affair with the Regent. She is a real harlot, fickle and promiscuous. It's one thing to be fickle, but she even committed adultery with her brother-in-law. How can Young Master Lu swallow this insult?"

"Beauty is a curse, beauty is a curse. The Regent was such a heroic figure, yet he was ruined by a woman. Lust is a knife above one's head. What a pity."

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Public opinion was overwhelmingly in favor of Lu Feng.

Some even started saying that Lu Jing killed Li Xueying for his sister-in-law's sake, that Li Xueying had discovered their affair, so he killed her to silence her, and that Li Xueying died unjustly.

Su Qingwan found it laughable; the rumors spread by the Marquis of Anping were too targeted and easy to identify.

Lu Yunshu said worriedly, "Sister-in-law, tomorrow is Madam Chen's polo match. Are you really going? My sister said... there are bad rumors outside. If you go, there will definitely be a lot of nasty things to say, and you will feel very upset. So... you might as well not go."

Lu Yunyan is the second daughter-in-law of the Chen family and is very favored. It may not be conveying the intention of Madam Chen. Madam Chen is a very free-spirited, beautiful and extraordinary person and would not care about such gossip.

Lu Yunyan was afraid that gossip would attack Su Qingwan, making her feel embarrassed and causing some unpleasantness.

Su Qingwan chuckled and said, "If I don't go, wouldn't that confirm my guilt? People will keep gossiping and only drag me down further. Why should I avoid them?"

Lu Yunshu was extremely worried. In fact, she didn't understand why her sister-in-law wanted to provoke Lady Anping. Knowing that Lady Anping would have a backup plan, she still provoked her in this way. The rumors were so bad, which was not good for her sister-in-law and third brother.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!" Su Qingwan smiled faintly, reassuring Lu Yunshu.

Lu Yunshu nodded, "I believe you, sister-in-law."

Lu Yunshu said she believed her and didn't question her anymore. Su Qingwan brought the three Lu family girls to Madam Chen's polo match quite early. Because the Lu family and the Chen family were related by marriage, the Lu family always arrived early for the Chen family's banquet. Madam Ningyuan and Chen Lanzhu also arrived very early and met up with them at the Chen family's house.

Su Qingwan was relatively relaxed, without much pressure. Madam Chen and Marquis Ningyuan tacitly avoided mentioning the recent rumors, allowing her to enjoy herself in peace. The Chen family even specially set up the Regent's platform next to the main venue.

Madam Chen was well-liked in the capital, and polo was a favorite pastime for young people. Many young men and women from various clans came to the capital, and Su Qingwan encouraged the Lu family's daughters to participate.

The third and fourth girls were very excited and enthusiastically made plans with their best friends to go out and play. This was a rare opportunity for them. Lu Yunshu stayed obediently by Su Qingwan's side, and Su Qingwan smiled and asked Chen Lanzhu to take her out to play.

"We need to test the results of our recent practice!" Su Qingwan chuckled, encouraging Lu Yunshu to relax and have fun. Lu Yunshu nodded and said okay; she really listened to Su Qingwan.

Su Qingwan's heart softened when she saw how well-behaved she was! She glanced at Qingyun, who said, "Miss, Madam Chen knows about your past conflict with the Marquis of Anping, so she didn't invite her."

"I guessed it!" With Su Qingwan and the Marquis of Anping having such an embarrassing falling out, how could Madam Chen possibly invite her? Madam Chen didn't even invite those who had spread rumors about Su Qingwan to this polo match.

Both she and Lady Ningyuan were very fond of Su Qingwan, and knowing about her background, they felt even more affection for her and hoped she would have a good time at the polo match.

The Lu family's daughters, along with Chen Lanzhu and her close friends, formed an all-female team to challenge a youth team composed of seventeen or eighteen-year-old boys.

Madam Chen found it amusing and added a prize.

Several noble ladies also added to their bets.

Su Qingwan also joined in the fun, saying that if the girls won, each of them would be rewarded with a set of ruby ​​jewelry.

Madam Chen laughed and said, "Your Highness is so generous! Girls, did you hear that? Fight well, and you'll be richly rewarded if you win!"

The girls were indeed full of energy and took the lead as soon as they entered the field. However, men and women have different natural advantages. Polo is a men's sport, and it is difficult for an all-female team to win.

Of all the girls, Chen Lanzhu was the best at polo. The Lu family girls had been training intensively, but their results were only so-so. Su Qingwan could tell that the young men were afraid of embarrassing them by losing, so they had already let them win a few balls.

Even so, the atmosphere on the field was very lively. The young people were energetic and passionate, and they were good at creating a lively atmosphere. The onlookers kept clapping and cheering them on. Although the girls were at a disadvantage, they had a lot of fun playing.

The outcome was an inevitable defeat. Su Qingwan had long anticipated that the girls would lose this match, but she didn't expect them to have so much fun. Everyone's face was flushed, and they were having a great time.

Su Qingwan was in a good mood because her girls had a great time. She generously rewarded each girl with a set of jewelry and also gave the boys the finest horses.

Everyone was pleased.

Although these people had heard about Su Qingwan and Lu Jing, their elders had warned them before they came to the polo club not to talk nonsense. They were fine to play, but they had to watch their mouths. They knew exactly what was going on, and they all praised the princess as a god of wealth, and were overjoyed.

Madam Chen chuckled and teased, "Your Highness, you're here at the polo club to make a good impression, aren't you? All these pampered young men and women treat you like a kind and understanding older sister."

“Well, that’s who I am!” Su Qingwan chuckled.

"Your archery skills are also excellent. How about we have a competition later?"

"How could I dare to embarrass myself in front of you, Madam? I have heard that you were once the best polo player in the capital, and no one could beat you."

"Ah, I'm getting old, I haven't played in so long," said Madam Chen. "Trapped in household chores, how can I have time to enjoy polo?"

"Alright, then I'll fight with you, Madam."

The two were chatting and laughing when Qingyun suddenly strode over and whispered in Su Qingwan's ear, "Miss, something's happened!"