Chapter 48: Chapter 48 - 34: Princess, You Must Hold Back and Not Fall for It

[The halo of the female lead is not something your princess status can compete with.]

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Upon hearing this, Lady Yun glanced at Yun Wanyao, once again reminding her with her eyes. Yun Wanyao nodded heavily, tightening her fist hidden in her sleeve.

Today, she must stay by the princess’s side and not let the princess make any foolish moves.

"Thank you for the princess’s concern, but the princess misunderstood. I am merely feeling unwell due to the sudden change in weather."

Madam Su bit her lip, suppressing her displeasure as she replied, her heart seething with hatred for Princess Hua Yang.

Recently, the incidents caused by Su Qianxue have been spreading wildly, and among the ladies present, who hasn’t privately mocked her??

Today’s celebration of the Yun family’s youngest daughter’s first month, these ladies are certainly waiting to laugh at her.

She had just barely mustered the courage, swallowing her embarrassment and shame, to attend the banquet, yet unexpectedly, the princess scorned her with Xue’er before anyone else could laugh at her, just to elevate the Yun Family.

This was a tough character; no matter how much hatred she felt inside, Madam Su dared not act out, and could only swallow her pride and endure.

"I see, I thought it was due to Miss Su’s repeated foolishness that you were upset."

The noble and proud princess smiled lightly, appearing as if she would infuriate Madam Su without any regard.

The ladies present covered their mouths, chuckling secretly, each with a look anticipating drama. Madam Su’s jawline tightened, her face showing extreme displeasure; were it not for the fear of further embarrassment, she would have stormed off immediately.

Born fiery and bold, with Lord Grand Commandant’s high status and power, she had always dominated among the ladies; never had she suffered such disgrace.

"Once, I was naive and made a mistake, but the matter occurred long ago. I’ve since turned over a new leaf. Why must the princess consistently demean and humiliate me in front of everyone?"

Su Qianxue slightly raised her head, looking pitifully aggrieved, her eyes turned red staring at Mo Zhaozhao.

To the uninformed, they might assume Mo Zhaozhao was bullying her somehow.

[Wow, the strong appear weak; the female lead begins to showcase her acting skills. Princess, don’t fall for it.]

[If you don’t hold back, given her acting skill, by tomorrow all of Haojing will believe you’ve bullied her.]

[Then you’ll bear the malicious name of abusing power to oppress noble daughters.]

Yun Wanqing anxiously shouted in her mind, expressing her concerns tirelessly, her little fingers gesturing towards Mo Zhaozhao, trying to remind her.

Yet, Mo Zhaozhao’s attention was not on her; even if it were, she likely wouldn’t understand. Luckily, Lady Yun and Yun Wanyao immediately became alert, more vigilant than ever.

When confronting the female lead, one must not be careless.

"Are you accusing me?"

Mo Zhaozhao raised her chin, frowning at the girl who seemed aggrieved but remained stubbornly defiant.

Is this Su Qianxue?

How does she seem different from the simpleton I remember?

What exactly happened?

Su Qianxue appears to have transformed into a different person entirely.

"I dare not!"

Su Qianxue lowered her head, letting out a mocking laugh, her speech respectful, yet her tone devoid of any reverence.

"I merely want to ask the princess to be magnanimous. Please do not constantly bring up my childhood ignorance and mistakes; doing so might make the princess seem petty."

What is this, daring to call her petty?

An anger surged within Mo Zhaozhao, she squinted her eyes ready to lash out, but her sleeve was forcefully tugged.

Turning, she saw Yun Wanyao looking at her meaningfully, shaking her head at her, Mo Zhaozhao stopped breathing, her face in disbelief.

Has Ah Yao gone mad? Actually wants her to endure?

Can’t she see that this despicable woman is dumping everything on her?

Yun Wanyao knew she was misunderstood, but now wasn’t the time to explain.

She turned to Su Qianxue, angrily saying, "Presumptuous, how dare you slander the princess?"

"The princess was merely addressing the matter at hand, yet Miss Su uses magnanimous and petty."

"Could it be that in Miss Su’s eyes, speaking a truth is narrow-minded? May I ask, then, in all Da Wu Country, who isn’t narrow-minded?"

"Moreover, you implore the princess to be magnanimous, all these ladies are watching, so I want to ask Miss Su, how has the princess wronged you to make you speak thus?"

The princess was involved in this dispute on behalf of her family, so this time she must protect the princess, ensuring her reputation remains untarnished.