Chapter 89: Chapter 89

Then, without sparing a glance at Cai Yanyan, she turned directly and entered the tent, addressing the rest of the noble ladies with a pale face, "I apologize, ladies, since the Crown Prince has given orders, this old servant can no longer assist you. Please, ladies, return."

Upon hearing this, the noble ladies all nodded with regret, yet showed no signs of dissatisfaction.

After all, it was the Crown Prince who forbade her from helping them change outfits. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ NoveI~Fire.net

However, even the servant given to Bai Susu by the Crown Prince wasn’t allowed to be freely controlled according to her wishes, showing that Bai Susu, the Crown Prince’s fiancée, wasn’t as enviable as they had assumed.

Once in the Eastern Palace, Bai Susu probably won’t have any say and will be left at the mercy of the Crown Prince.

Thinking of all this, they suddenly stopped envying the Purple Cloud Soft Fragrant Silk and the velvet peony Bai Susu wore.

No matter how expensive or beautiful her attire, so what?

Judging by the Mad Crown Prince’s cold and frightening demeanor earlier, how much longer can Bai Susu endure it?

Soon, many noble ladies simply stood up and bid Bai Susu farewell in a dismissive manner.

Only a few noble ladies gave Bai Susu a sympathetic look before leaving, thanking her for allowing Nanny Zhou to assist them in changing outfits.

Bai Wanwan also withdrew with the Great Imperial Concubine and Consort Li, showing a worried expression, hesitant to speak up.

Seeing this, Bai Susu forced herself to give them an "I’m okay" look to hasten their departure.

After all, she had already taken this opportunity to match these noble ladies with their descriptions in the original text, achieving her goal.

The last to leave was Cai Yanyan.

At this moment, she seemed to have completely forgotten the awkwardness earlier, acting like true sisters, sticking her tongue out and patting her chest before Bai Susu, "Oh my, I was really scared out of my wits earlier, the Crown Prince indeed is quite cold!"

"I greeted him, yet he didn’t even acknowledge me." Cai Yanyan’s tone was slightly aggrieved.

"Luckily, only Sister Bai saw it; otherwise, I’d be utterly embarrassed today!"

Listening to her easy familiarity, Bai Susu responded with a somewhat distant, light smile, "Hmm, perhaps the Crown Prince didn’t see you."

Cai Yanyan’s expression stiffened.

She was standing there, a fully grown person, how could the Crown Prince be blind enough not to see her?

He clearly just didn’t want to pay her any attention!

Pouting, she said to Bai Susu, "Sister Bai, don’t try to comfort me; the Crown Prince probably doesn’t want to bother with me."

After speaking, she looked at Bai Susu’s indifferent expression, assuming she was upset by Feng Qiwu’s scolding earlier, and then said, "But Sister Bai, don’t be too grieved by what the Crown Prince said just now."

Which eye of yours sees that I’m sad right now?

Then she heard Cai Yanyan speak with a sugary undertone, "Surely the Crown Prince’s anger earlier wasn’t directed at you; when he scolded Nanny Zhou, he certainly didn’t mean to embarrass you."

"He probably just dislikes outsiders using the servant he gave you, right? After all, I’ve heard the Crown Prince is someone who is deeply obsessed with cleanliness, so perhaps it’s us who’ve dragged you down."

Speaking here, Cai Yanyan wore an apologetic look.

Hearing that familiar sly tone, Bai Susu almost wanted to poke out her own eyes.

She thought to herself, what a character!

Previously, how blind was she to think Cai Yanyan was outgoing and lively?

This is clearly a skilled tea art maestro!

But did you think you are the only one who can act?

I now have the acting skills of an Oscar-winning actress.

Putting on a face as if she were about to cry, Bai Susu bit her lip and said with grievance, "Hmm, I know, thank you for your comfort."

"Of course, Sister Bai, you helped me find the right makeup, from now on you are my best friend, if you ever need help, just say the word, I won’t refuse." Cai Yanyan patted her chest, swearing earnestly.

"Hmm, thank you, Yan Yan." Bai Susu showed a touched expression, yet inwardly she wanted to roll her eyes.

Nanny Zhou was the one who helped you find the right makeup; if you want a sisterly bond, shouldn’t you be befriending Nanny Zhou?

"No worries, I’ll head back now, see you tomorrow for more fun." Cai Yanyan said.

"Alright." Bai Susu nodded.

Once Cai Yanyan left, Bai Susu immediately reverted to a calm, expressionless demeanor.

Indeed, these aristocratic noble ladies are not to be underestimated.

Had Feng Qiwu not shown up earlier, how could she have noticed Cai Yanyan’s duplicity?

And those noble ladies who were enthusiastic about inviting her to their tea parties, when Feng Qiwu appeared, several of them quickly disappeared faster than anyone else.

This situation helpfully allowed her to filter out those unsuitable for association.

Nanny Zhou frowned and held back her anger, saying, "Miss, forgive this old servant’s bluntness, but what Miss Cai said might not be trustworthy."

Although her words seemed to express concern for the lady, each phrase subtly sowed discord between the Crown Prince and Miss.

Such commonplace tactics, she has seen plenty during her time in the palace.

She feared only that Miss might take them to heart, leading to estrangement with the Crown Prince.

Hearing Nanny Zhou’s words, Bai Susu chuckled, "Nanny, rest assured, except the Crown Prince, I trust no one’s words."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Zhou was taken aback.

She then showed an appreciative smile, "Then it eases this old servant’s heart."

The Crown Prince indeed has good taste!

Bai Susu then said to Nanny Zhou, "Thank you for your hard work today, Nanny, please take a rest, I shall go find the Crown Prince."

"Yes, yes, please hurry, don’t keep the Crown Prince waiting," Nanny Zhou promptly replied.

"Hmm." Bai Susu nodded slightly, then exited the tent to find Feng Qiwu.

What Bai Susu didn’t know was that as soon as Cai Yanyan returned to her tent, she changed from her sweet and adorable demeanor in front of others, viciously pinching her maid.

The maid’s skin turned purple from the pinch, yet she endured the pain, eyes brimming with tears, but dared not utter a single plea.

For the more she pleaded, the harsher the torment would become.

"Bai Susu is such a seductive harlot, what right does she have to become the Crown Prince’s fiancée? And to be proposed to by him publicly!" Cai Yanyan hissed with gritted teeth.

Her almond-shaped eyes now resembled those of a venomous snake, full of toxic hatred and madness.

In this world, not a single woman is worthy to stand by the wise and valorous Crown Prince.

Not even she herself is worthy!

But Bai Susu, this damnable woman, is soon to wed the Crown Prince, becoming his wife.

This must never be allowed!

Had Bai Susu known Cai Yanyan’s thoughts at this moment, she would surely have realized that Cai Yanyan is actually Feng Qiwu’s "toxic fan".