I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 24 Self-Righteous
Princess Anping reluctantly picked up a glass of wine and said in a lukewarm tone, "I was just asking casually. Why is Princess Tongyang being so sharp-tongued?"

Glancing fiercely at Ye Wanshu, she said coldly, "With such a sharp temper, you'll suffer in the inner chambers. You'd better change it."

"Princess Anping, please don't worry about that."

Ye Wanshu replied calmly, "If the princess is so enthusiastic, she should think more about her own affairs."

It was obvious that it was the Prince Qi's Mansion that was begging for favor with the Ji family, and she was acting with such a contemptuous look. Fortunately, Prince Qi failed to ascend the throne, otherwise she would have been so arrogant.

Knowing that she was not of the same ilk as the wives of officials in this courtyard, she was too lazy to flatter them any further. She raised a glass of wine and said with a warm smile, "Thank you all for coming to support us today. I hope everyone will eat and drink well."

After drinking a glass of wine, he took Chunhong and Xingtao back to Mucangzhai.

Princess Anping was even more dissatisfied with this: "What kind of person is this? I just spoke frankly to her and she put on airs. Does she really think that being a princess gives her all?"

"Sister, please stop talking."

Princess Qingning raised her eyebrows slightly. Although she didn't like the girl from the Ye family, the marriage between her father and the Ji family was a big deal. It wouldn't be too late to set the rules after the girl entered the mansion.

Looking at Zhou Ru, she asked in a worried voice, "Madam Zhou, has the Prime Minister really agreed to this marriage?"

Zhou Ru glanced in the direction Ye Wanshu left and smiled sinisterly, "Princess Qingning, don't worry. I guarantee this marriage will be successful."

"I feel relieved with Aunt Zhou's words." Princess Qingning nodded after thinking about it.

A concubine could establish prestige in Lin'an City, which was full of dignitaries. She naturally trusted Zhou Ru's ability, but Ye Wanshu had not yet recognized her ancestral home after all. Her sister's show of power today would inevitably make people wary.

Seeing his mother whispering to Princess Qingning, Ji Ningxi became very anxious.

She became more and more confused. She was obviously her biological daughter, so how could she hand over the position of future queen to that wild girl Ye Wanshu.

"My dear little girl, look at my elder sister's temper. The two princesses came to congratulate her out of good intentions, but she deliberately ignored them. She has no sense of dignity and reserve at all. No wonder Princess Anping blamed her."

Since she couldn't please Prince Qi, she immediately turned her attention to the two princesses: "Princess Anping, Princess Qingning, please don't bother with her. Don't let my elder sister spoil your fun. Let me join you in the drinking game."

After saying this, he began to mingle with the two princesses with great attentiveness.

Just as she was trying her best to show off her gentleness and dignity, Zhou Ru had already called Madam Liu over and whispered, "Go, take the pot of wine and the food I prepared to the young lady. Be sure to serve them to her personally."

"Yes, old slave, go right away."

Mother Liu left immediately. Ji Ningxi saw everything and curled his lips in disdain.

She had already heard about her mother's plan from the servants in Jialan Courtyard. That little bitch wanted to snatch the Prince Qi from her, but it was impossible.

After making the two princesses happy, Ji Ningxi left the flower hall calmly, followed Mother Liu all the way, and stopped her on the way to Mucangzhai.

Looking at the jade pot in Mother Liu's hand, she rubbed her brows speechlessly: "Mother is also confused. She asked you, an old woman, to deliver wine to Big Sister. How could she not be on guard?"

After saying that, Ji Ningxi snatched the jade pot and said carelessly: "Let me go."

Mother Liu was a little troubled: "This..."

"You idiot! My elder sister is not stupid. Have you ever tried to show your affection to her during the time she's been home? Even if she's stupid, she knows you have bad intentions."

Ji Ningxi explained, but was too lazy to argue with her anymore, so he went straight to Mu Cang Zhai with the jade pot.

Mother Liu thought about it carefully and felt that what the second girl said made a lot of sense.

The master and concubine Zhou both attach great importance to the marriage between the Yongning Palace. I believe that the second daughter is also anxious to marry into the Yongning Palace. This is why they want to personally take action to promote the marriage between the eldest daughter and the Qi Palace.

With this in mind, Mama Liu no longer had any concerns and went back to greet the guests. On the way back to Mucangzhai with Chunhong and Xingtao, Ye Wanshu saw a strange man lurking around Mucangzhai.

However, the man was very alert and disappeared immediately when he realized he had been discovered.

"Miss, that's the guy I saw today."

Xing Tao came close to her and asked in a low voice, "Should I inform the master to catch him quickly?"

Ye Wanshu shook her head.

If he was just a servant in the mansion, we wouldn't be able to accuse him of any crime even if we arrested him.

After all, there are many guests in the mansion today, so it is normal to station people near the inner courtyard to guard.

If someone really wanted to do something bad to her, Ye Wanshu thought about it and it didn't seem like it was the work of Zhou Ru and Prince Qi. After all, it was too blatant and probably had something to do with Ji Ningxi.

Only she could do such a stupid thing.

Back in Mu Cang Zhai, Ye Wanshu sat at the coffee table, sipping tea and thinking intently.

My father and Aunt Zhou invited Prince Qi and his daughter to the house with such fanfare today, which clearly confirmed the marriage. No matter whether Aunt Zhou had any ulterior motives, Ji Ningxi would certainly not be able to hold back.

The servant outside the yard might be the one she planted to frame her.

"Chunhong, Xingtao, no matter what happens today, we must leave Lin'an City."

Ye Wanshu took out a five-hundred-liang silver note and stuffed it into Chunhong's hand. "Try to leave the Ji family tonight and stay at Shituo Inn outside the city. I'll meet up with you there."

Hearing this, Chunhong and Xingtao looked worried: "Miss, what are you going to do? We will follow you even if we die."

"It's not that serious," Ye Wanshu explained, "It'll be easier if we go out separately."

After all, the Ji family was unfamiliar to her, and none of the servants in the courtyard truly respected her. Her father would probably be drunk tonight, and if something went wrong, she would be helpless.

Xing Tao reacted quickly and said, "Miss, where are we going next? Shituoyi is not the way back to Tongyang, right?"

Ye Wanshu pursed her lips and said, "Let's go to Yuezhou."

She had no plan to return to Tongyang.

Her best friend married to Yuezhou two years ago. In her previous life, after she married into the Duke's Mansion, they communicated by correspondence in the early years. Later, they lost contact for some reason. It has been two lifetimes since she last saw her. Now that she is free, she might as well go see her first.

Chunhong was very worried. She had made the girl suffer in the Duke's Mansion before. Now she saw that the girl was still being plotted against by the master after returning to the Ji family. She felt very uncomfortable.

After all, she was raised by the old lady with pampering, so how could she bear to see the girl suffer so much grievance.

"Miss, why don't you let Xingtao leave the city first? I'll accompany you. Even if you really encounter danger, I can scout the way for you first."

Chunhong knelt on the ground with an earnest look on her face and a sincere tone, which made Ye Wanshu feel sad.

In her previous life, after this girl got married, she found out that she was neglected by Gu Tingchen. She knelt in front of the brothel for three days and three nights while pregnant, which caused her to miscarry. From then on, her life in her husband's family became worse and worse every year. How could I let her suffer with me in this life?

"Okay, stop imagining it. I have my own plans."

Glancing at the gifts in the room, Ye Wanshu said solemnly, "Don't worry about these material possessions. The inheritance left by my grandmother is enough for us to spend for a lifetime. Just remember to make sure we reach Yuezhou safely."

Just as he finished speaking, Ji Ningxi suddenly walked in with a swagger.

(End of this chapter)