Chapter 51: The Marquisate Revoked

Yunzhu’s eyes flickered slightly at these words, but she said, “Ling’er, you’ve misunderstood my sister. She really wasn’t being intentional. After all, her status is there. No matter what she does, she’ll have to consider things.”

On the surface, these words seemed to be defending Yunzhi, but upon closer examination, they implied that Yunzhi was arrogant and acted without regard for consequences.

Hu Ling’er naturally understood the implication and grew even more disgusted with Yunzhi, feeling sorry for Yunzhu. Her determination to help her friend solidified.

“Zhu’er, I have an idea,” Hu Ling’er suddenly thought of a good plan.

“What idea?” Yunzhu’s eyes lit up with anticipation.

“The Peony Flower Festival!”

“You mean the annual flower festival hosted by the Princess Consort, which is ostensibly for appreciating flowers but actually provides an opportunity for everyone to find a match?”

“Yes!” Hu Ling’er nodded. They had both attended the festival in the past two years.

It was true that many people attended, and they were all either wealthy or noble. Of course, the Princess Consort had successfully matched a few couples, and those couples had lived happily ever after.

Therefore, the Peony Flower Festival had become increasingly popular in the past two years.

Yunzhu was delighted in her heart, but she said, “That wouldn’t be good, would it? My sister has been betrothed to the Regent King. If she goes to the flower festival, what if the Regent King is unhappy?”

“Zhu’er, you’re silly! That’s exactly what we want, for the Regent King to be unhappy. If she does something embarrassing at the flower festival, wouldn’t the Regent King be so angry that he breaks off the engagement?”

Of course, he would!

Yunzhu affirmed in her heart. On her face, she pretended to be hesitant and said, “Let’s forget it. After all, she is my sister, and I don’t want anything to happen to her.”

“Zhu’er, you’re just too kind. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this. I’ll help you get your revenge. If anything happens to her, it won’t be traced back to you.”

“Alright, it’s getting late. I’ll go back first. I’ll have someone inform you when I’ve taken care of everything. You can just go watch the show then.”

With that, Hu Ling’er left in a hurry, as if afraid that Yunzhu would stop her.

However, she didn’t know that after she left, Yunzhu, the good sister who was so concerned for her sister, had a sinister expression on her face.

She could make Yunzhi miserable without having to lift a finger. That was exactly what she wanted.

She couldn’t let her persona as Yunzhi’s good sister collapse. No matter what happened, it wouldn’t be her fault. She would even defend Yunzhi later, so that she could catch the Regent King’s eye, wouldn’t she?

Yunzhi had no idea that someone was plotting against her at the flower festival. At that moment, she was looking at the news that Rulan had brought back.

It had to be said that Dongli Lucang was very efficient. Not only had An Xiuyuan received the imperial decree stripping him of his title, but even the plaque on his mansion had been changed.

The original plaque with the four characters “An Yuan Marquisate” had been taken down and replaced with two characters, “An Mansion.”

Yunzhi hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, but Rulan had, and she was telling her about it vividly.

“Miss, you wouldn’t believe how ugly An Xiuyuan’s face was,” Rulan thought of An Xiuyuan’s face, which looked like he had eaten something foul, and her heart swelled with joy.

You dared to reject my Miss, you dared to demote my Miss to a concubine for an outside woman. Now look at you, your love has cost you your marquisate.

“That’s good,” Yunzhi smiled.