Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

"Miss Ye, Princess Minghui is not available to come today, so she did not extend an invitation. If you would like to see the princess, I can speak with her and ask her to invite you to the princess's residence for a day."

Su Jingyao looked calm and composed, a faint smile playing on her lips, her gaze serene as she looked at Ye Yaqin.

"I just find it very strange that several times the princess clearly invited Miss Su to the princess's residence, but I ended up seeing the princess outside instead. Did Miss Su spend the whole day at the princess's residence by herself?"

Ye Yaqin's smile concealed a dagger.

Su Jingyao never expected that Princess Minghui would leave the princess's residence on her own and be seen by Ye Yaqin.

That's so unreliable, Jun Zechen needs to be taught a lesson.

At this moment, a young man in blue robes also walked over.

"Miss Ye, do you suspect that Miss Su was ostensibly invited to Princess Minghui's residence, but actually met with someone else there?"

The young man in blue frowned slightly, his gaze shifting back and forth between Ye Yaqin and Su Jingyao.

"Young master, I do not know who Miss Su met, but Miss Su is a lady from a prominent family."

"I have some doubts in my mind, and I would like to ask Miss Su to explain them today, so that I will not misunderstand, or others will misunderstand."

"After all, if others make similar discoveries and discuss them privately, it might tarnish Miss Su's reputation."

Ye Yaqin raised her head. The young man in blue seemed to be thinking of Su Jingyao, but in reality, he harbored ulterior motives.

The young man in blue nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

"Miss Su, Miss Ye seems to have a point. The princess is not at the princess's residence, but you are. It is indeed easy to arouse suspicion. Miss Su's explanation is also for the sake of Miss Su's reputation."

Su Jingyao sneered inwardly. Ye Yaqin had indeed grown up; her cunning and eloquence had improved considerably. The two of them were now singing in unison.

"Miss Ye, the Princess's residence has a dedicated record of everyone who enters and leaves each day. My visit there was naturally to exchange ideas and learn from Princess Minghui. What explanation is needed?"

"When you see Princess Minghui outside, it's just that Princess Minghui is more unruly and sometimes can't stay in the princess's residence for so long."

Su Jingyao still smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Ye Yaqin simply wanted her to prove herself, so she could find loopholes in her words and question her step by step.

How could Su Jingyao give her such an opportunity?

An Jinyan also came over at this time.

"Miss Su, I'm actually quite curious myself. Why are you studying and exchanging ideas at the Princess's residence, but Princess Minghui isn't there? If that's the case, why did you go to the Princess's residence?"

An Jinyan glanced at Su Jingyao, her eyes full of malice.

"Could it be that she secretly met with her lover?"

After An Jinyan finished speaking, she covered her mouth and chuckled, her tone full of sarcasm.

Su Jingyao always appears as a fairy at banquets, but who knows how she seduces the Crown Prince in private.

Although the Su family did not explicitly state that this banquet was for Su Jingyao to choose a husband, all those who came assumed it was for the same reason.

But the Crown Prince did not come today.

Could it be that the Crown Prince just treats Su Jingyao as a casual woman to play around with?

An Jinyan thought to herself with schadenfreude.

She bluntly voiced her absurd speculation, prompting Si Nanyu, who was standing nearby, to burst out.

He shouted angrily, "Miss An, what you say is crucial to a woman's reputation. If you have no evidence, it is slander."

"Why is the young master in such a hurry? Is it slander? Let Miss Su explain it herself."

An Jinyan curled her lips, a provocative smile on her face.

Su Jingyao looked coldly at the aggressive An Jinyan and couldn't help but sneer in her heart, thinking, "She's really not much different from her previous life, always so ambitious."

She tilted her head slightly, her expression sharp, and said, "Miss An, who is this lover you're referring to? Or do you think just any man can enter the Princess's residence?"

"Of course I don't know who your lover is, and not just anyone can enter the princess's residence, but Miss Su isn't forbidden from leaving, is she?"

An Jinyan's smile grew even more unrestrained. She leaned forward and stared intently at Su Jingyao.

"So Miss An has concluded everything based on mere speculation? If Miss An doubts me, she can have Princess Minghui testify."

Su Jingyao raised an eyebrow and said, her eyes full of disdain and mockery.

I originally thought only Ye Yaqin knew about this, but it seems that An Jinyan and Ye Yaqin have gotten together.

When Su Jingxuan and Chu Yinxue arrived at Haitangchun, they saw their younger sister seemingly confronting Miss Ye and Miss An.

Su Jingyao's face was cold, Ye Yaqin's lips curled up in a gentle confrontation, while An Jinyan's eyebrows danced with excitement, her head held high, as if victory was assured.

None of the three looked well.

Even some of the young masters were whispering among themselves.

"Miss An and Miss Ye's suspicions seem to be valid. Miss Su is on good terms with Princess Minghui and visits the princess's residence every two weeks. That's going out far too often."

One of the young men shook his head and muttered to himself, his face full of doubt.

"Yes, yes, it's strange that Princess Minghui invited Miss Su to the Princess's residence, but Princess Minghui wasn't there."

Another young master chimed in.

"Miss An and Miss Ye are merely offering their guesses. If Miss Su can provide a convincing answer, then this matter can be considered closed. Princess Minghui is, after all, royalty. Regardless of the veracity of her testimony, who can question it?"

The young man in blue stood with his hands behind his back, nodded slightly, and had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"That's right, that's right," everyone echoed.

"......"

Hearing such comments, An Jinyan and Ye Yaqin exchanged glances and remained silent. They hadn't said any of this; Su Jingyao deserved the criticism for her own improper behavior.

The young man in blue stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said, "Miss Su, a woman's reputation is very important. It's normal for Miss Ye and Miss An to have such doubts. I also see that other young men have doubts about the frequency of your departures from the manor. It would be best if you could explain it clearly."

Su Jingyao had no intention of explaining to them, and An Jinyan and Ye Yaqin were right; she had indeed gone to meet her lover.

However, it is natural not to admit it.

Before Su Jingyao could say anything more, Su Jingxuan and Chu Yinxue walked over side by side.

Chu Yinxue had arrived long ago, but there were too many people in "Begonia Spring". Su Jingxuan wanted to find a less crowded place to chat with Chu Yinxue, so he took her elsewhere.

"I wonder what everyone's talking about?"

Su Jingxuan frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his voice carrying a hint of authority.

When the young men saw that Miss Su's brother, Young Master Su, had also arrived, they hurriedly stood up, their expressions slightly reserved.

They all said in unison, "Young Master Su."

Su Jingxuan strode over to Su Jingyao's side, while Chu Yinxue, with a tense expression, held Su Jingyao's hand and leaned forward slightly, looking as if she was doing everything she could to protect Su Jingyao.

Su Jingyao, on the other hand, remained calm and did not seem to care about these gossips.

She gently patted Chu Yinxue's hand, her eyes full of reassurance, and whispered, "Brother, it's alright."

Then she said to everyone, "My mother is holding this banquet for me today to choose a husband for me. The young men who have come here today are all very outstanding, and it is difficult to choose. So she has prepared to throw an embroidered ball. Whoever catches my embroidered ball will be my husband."

Su Jingyao spoke calmly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd with a composed expression.

After saying that, she turned her head and looked at the young man in blue, her eyes revealing a hint of coldness.

"Young Master Wang, and all the other young masters present, if you feel that my behavior is inappropriate or that my reputation is tarnished, you may leave on your own."

The young men who were just discussing Miss Su's reputation were now as silent as ducks with their necks being choked.

There are few young men here whose family background is comparable to Miss Su's. If she has a blemish on her record, then there will naturally be fewer competitors. That's why they started discussing it.

Now that I hear Miss Su is going to throw the embroidered ball, doesn't that mean everyone has the same chance?

They looked at each other in silence, and none of them chose to leave.

After all, if he could marry Miss Su in this lifetime, he would practically have one foot in the door of success.

Everyone knows that Minister Su is in charge of the promotion and transfer of all officials.

Su Jingyao turned and walked towards the Drunken Begonia Pavilion of "Begonia Spring", a meaningful smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.

It's no wonder Su Jingyao likes power; as the legitimate daughter of the Su family, she naturally has no reason to be subservient to those below her.

Jun Zechen didn't arrive very early, which was also Su Jingyao's arrangement, because she wanted to know what backup plan Ye Yaqin had. Unexpectedly, An Jinyan was there as an accomplice.

The reason she wanted to choose a husband through a bridal bouquet was to avoid people guessing that she and Jun Zechen had been secretly together for a long time.

Once Su Jingyao reached the second floor, she held onto the railing with both hands, her graceful figure gazing down at the dozen or so young men standing below.

The young masters were all eager to try, their eyes filled with anticipation and eagerness.

The young ladies, all with smiles on their faces, stood on both sides watching with amusement, whispering and gossiping among themselves.

Su Jingyao looked past everyone and towards the entrance of Haitangchun.

Jun Zechen, dressed in a black and gold python robe, walked in with an upright posture.

Their eyes met instantly, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still.

Su Jingyao's eyes curved into crescent moons, her lips curved upwards, and her flower-like smile blossomed, so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.

With a soft laugh, she tossed the embroidered ball down from the high-rise building, and the ball traced a graceful arc in the air.

All the young men craned their necks, their eyes fixed on the direction the embroidered ball would fall, ready to scramble for it.

However, Qi Yixu was skilled in martial arts, and he was thrilled when he heard that Miss Su was going to throw the embroidered ball, his face showing a determined expression.

He secretly gathered his strength, bent his legs slightly, and leaped forward, stretching out his arms to grab the embroidered ball.

Behind all the young masters, Jun Zechen's gaze was firm. He took a few steps forward, his feet barely touching the ground, and landed directly on the young masters' shoulders.

His movements were clean and efficient, like those of a nimble cheetah.

Finally, he kicked Qi Yixu away and caught the embroidered ball steadily.

Qi Yixu was caught off guard and fell to the ground, covered in dust and grime. Enraged, he roared, "Who is it?!"

When Jun Zechen caught the embroidered ball and it landed, he was facing away from everyone. His posture was upright, like a majestic mountain peak. He looked up and raised his eyebrows to meet Su Jingyao's gaze, as if to say: The embroidered ball is mine, and you are mine too.

Su Jingyao, satisfied with the result, raised an eyebrow and smiled at him.

Jun Zechen slowly turned around, revealing his handsome face and dignified demeanor.

Both the young masters and ladies were momentarily stunned. Although some of them had never seen the Crown Prince before, they could guess his identity from his python robe, which symbolized his noble status.

Su Jingxuan was the first to react. He straightened his clothes, bowed respectfully, and said in a loud voice, "Your humble servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Then, as if waking from a dream, everyone realized what had happened and bowed in unison, shouting, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Qi Yixu dared not utter a single complaint. He could only suppress his anger, stand up, and respectfully bow to Jun Zechen.

"Get up, everyone." Jun Zechen raised his hand slightly.