Chapter 197: Chapter 197

Pei Yunzhi felt humiliated, she clenched her fists tightly with tears in her eyes, looking aggrieved towards Xie Yunzhe.

But Xie Yunzhe’s gaze was fixed on Yu Nianzhao, the strands of emotions flowing in his eyes stirred up waves in her heart.

"Wen Xin, don’t speak nonsense. The relationship between Zhaozhao and my brother is completely innocent, and besides, Zhaozhao is in the right. Don’t target her just because of the relationship with Prince Su." This update ıs available on NovelHub(.)net

Xie Jiarou frowned tightly, speaking discontentedly.

They used to be plastic sisters, Xie Jiarou originally didn’t want to fall out with Chu Wenxin, but Yu Nianzhao saved her mother’s life after all.

This gratitude is greater than heaven, of course she has to speak up for Yu Nianzhao.

"Who said I’m speaking because of Prince Su? What I say is the truth."

Chu Wenxin glared at her unhappily, angrily saying, "Jiarou, what’s wrong with you? You clearly didn’t like her before."

"Zhaozhao is really nice, you need to spend more time to understand someone." Xie Jiarou blinked innocently.

Chu Wenxin snorted coldly, "Are you really treating her as your future sister-in-law? Calling her Zhaozhao affectionately!"

Xie Jiarou clasped Yu Nianzhao’s arm, saying affectionately, "Right, Zhaozhao?"

Yu Nianzhao chuckled softly, indicating she didn’t understand.

Pei Yunzhi sniffled, walked to Xie Yunzhe’s side, gingerly tugged at his sleeve, and asked softly, "Yunzhe brother, are you really giving up on Yunzhi? We’ve been childhood sweethearts, is it just because I’m not the real daughter of the Pei Family that you want to break off the engagement?"

Xie Yunzhe looked down at her pathetic expression, his eyes flickered briefly, sighed lightly and said, "Yunzhi, you have nothing wrong, it’s not about your status, I just feel we are not suitable for each other. You will find someone who suits you, but that person is not me!"

A tear from Pei Yunzhi fell on the back of his hand, she suppressed her emotions, "How do you know we are not suitable? Have you fallen for Zhaozhao?"

Hearing her question, Xie Yunzhe did not answer.

What else did Pei Yunzhi need to understand?

Wasn’t this a silent acknowledgment?

The resentment in her heart began to grow unchecked, no one noticed the red jade pendant tied at her waist, which absorbed all her negative emotions, becoming increasingly ruby-like in color...

"Mr Xie, if you really have feelings for Yu Nianzhao, you better think of a way quickly, otherwise, if Yu Nianzhao becomes Princess Consort Su, you will have no chance at all."

Seeing Xie Yunzhe and Xie Jiarou are both siding with Yu Nianzhao, Chu Wenxin sarcastically sneered.

"Zhaozhao has always unquestionably been the future Princess Consort Su!"

The cold, deep voice resounded, everyone looked up to see Xie Jiuxiao standing in the corridor at some point, separated by several meters, yet his menacing aura was palpable, the knife-edged look in his deep eyes scared Chu Wenxin so much her legs went weak, nearly kneeling.

"Prince... Prince..."

Chu Wenxin called out in a trembling voice, her gaze suddenly changed from a fierce she-wolf to a timid rabbit.

Xie Jiuxiao sneered, with sarcasm, "Looks like the recent happenings in the Chu Family aren’t keeping you busy enough, leaving you time to gossip about my princess consort?"

"Wenxin doesn’t dare." Chu Wenxin said aggrievedly, "Wenxin just feels Yu Nianzhao is not worthy of the Prince."

"Then who is worthy?"

Xie Jiuxiao’s gaze shifted, his tone carrying a hint of malice, "You?"

Chu Wenxin did not hear it, her heart raced, her eyes filled with admiration and affection were about to overflow, seizing this opportunity, she gritted her teeth and expressed her feelings, "A humble girl like me, also Duke Luu’s legitimate second daughter, has mastered all arts since childhood, I dare say I’m more worthy of the Prince than Yu Nianzhao!"

The surrounding crowd buzzed, even Yu Nianzhao wanted to applaud her.

Chu Wenxin was indeed brave!

Yu Nianzhao stood aside, quietly being a bystander.

Xie Jiuxiao glanced at Yu Nianzhao’s excited eyes and knew what she was thinking.

After a long sigh, Xie Jiuxiao rudely said, "You are not worthy! With an ugly appearance, crude manners, a vulgar woman, speaking like a squawking duck, how could you be worthy of me?"

This mouth sure is venomous!

Yu Nianzhao even carefully assessed Chu Wenxin, with a graceful figure and striking appearance, she surely counted as a beauty, yet in Xie Jiuxiao’s mouth, she became an ugly freak?

Could it be poor eyesight?

Chu Wenxin was hit hard, her body trembled, she could hear the whispers around her, and the noble ladies who disliked her usual stance were secretly laughing.

Her complexion suddenly paled, feeling ashamed all over, her nose turned sour, and tears streamed down, "Why does the Prince belittle me , am I really that unworthy?"

"The Emperor granted the marriage, you openly provoked my Princess Consort Su, isn’t that a provocation of the Emperor’s dignity? The royal dignity?"

Xie Jiuxiao’s gaze was grim, "Still thinking of undermining me? Who gave you the courage? Do you really think the Chu Family can overshadow the heavens?"

The scoldings poured into her ears, like a mountain pressing down on her.

Chu Wenxin tremblingly knelt on the ground, crying out, "I don’t dare, I know I did wrong, it was careless words from me, unrelated to the Chu Family."

Not just Chu Wenxin, even the onlookers were startled by Xie Jiuxiao’s anger and majesty, nearly kneeling.

Daring to provoke Prince Su, truly had courage!

"It’s hardly a big deal, just the emotions of youth, jealousy and rivalry, Prince Su, calm down."

A gentle voice came, an elegantly male figure stepped forward at a steady pace, assisting Chu Wenxin up slowly, speaking gently, "Wenxin, you were indeed wrong in this matter, how can you be so disrespectful to the future Princess Consort Su? Hurry and apologize."

Seeing Chu Wenjun in that moment, Chu Wenxin burst into tears, utterly aggrieved.

"Who is he? Chu Wenjun?"

Yu Nianzhao observed Chu Wenjun with interest, discovering he possessed the same purple Qi as Xie Yunzhe, even... his purple Qi was more intense!

"Hmm, Duke Luu’s legitimate eldest son, a top-ranking scholarly official, holds a position on the court, with a horde of admirers, indeed talented, and he married the Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, considered a powerful alliance."

Xie Jiarou whispered close to her ear.

"Father-in-law being the Prime Minister, no wonder the Chu Family is so presumptuous."

Yu Nianzhao could feel the precariousness of the imperial power captured by Xie Jiuxiao and Emperor Anqing amidst the tensions.

Doesn’t this mean half of Great Chao Country’s power is held by the Chu Family?

No wonder Emperor Anqing feels the throne isn’t steady!