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On the other side, the Ming family was also bustling with activity. Ming Wanning was getting dressed and having her makeup done, while Ming Wanqing watched with joy in her eyes. “Sister, you look so beautiful. You’re the most beautiful bride.”
“Sister, can I come and play with you often after you get married?” Her brother was off to serve as an official, and even though there were other cousins in the family, she still felt lonely.
“Of course, you can. In the future, you can all come and play with me whenever you want,” Ming Wanning doted on her little sister.
Ming Wanqing nodded happily. “Sister is the best.”
Seeing this, someone shook their head helplessly. Ming Wanqing had been in a bad mood these past few days. They had no idea what was wrong, but it turned out to be because of this.
“Wanning, we’re still here for you.”
“Mm.”
“Can I come and play with you too, cousin?” Yu Manxue looked at Ming Wanning with eager eyes.
Deeply envious, she couldn’t help but covet the bridal gown and phoenix coronet that Ming Wanning was wearing.
Moreover, there was a pearl on the phoenix coronet, which was said to be a gift from Su Jiu to Ming Wanning. Yu Manxue clenched her fists tightly. She was determined to have the opportunity to visit the Su family frequently, as only then could she see Prince Yu regularly.
Prince Yu was the most esteemed man after the Emperor. What was her current fiancé compared to him? She would even be content to become a concubine to Prince Yu.
“No,” Ming Wanning could see the ambitious gleam in Yu Manxue’s eyes. She was definitely plotting something, so why would she give her that chance?
“Are you… are you still blaming me for what happened before? If it weren’t for me, could you have married Su Jiu?” Yu Manxue shamelessly retorted.
The Ming family did not welcome their visit today, but she wouldn’t miss this opportunity to gain the favor of Prince Yu.
“Yu Manxue, you have no shame,” Ming Wanqing was furious. Was she even speaking sensibly?
“Who let her in? Isn’t this just adding insult to injury for my sister?” The other Ming family girls nodded in agreement. “She has no right to be here.”
What kind of relationship did she have with Ming Wanning? Did she really expect anyone to believe that she came to bless Ming Wanning?
Upon hearing Yu Manxue’s words, Ming Wanning’s mother, with a cold expression, pushed Yu Manxue out directly.
“What are you doing, Auntie?”
“What am I doing? You shouldn’t have appeared here. Yu Manxue, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. If you dare to cause trouble today, I dare to ensure that neither you nor your future daughter will ever set foot in the Ming family’s door again. If you don’t believe me, you can try,” Madam Ming said coldly, warning Yu Manxue.
In the past, they had refrained from taking action due to the protection of the elderly lady, but now her position and influence in the family had diminished. If she wanted to do something, the elderly lady couldn’t do anything about it.
“Do you think Grandmother Zeng would agree? Let me tell you, it’s not going to happen,” Yu Manxue didn’t take Madam Ming seriously. Upon hearing her words, she spoke mockingly.
“You can go ahead and try. Now, the elderly lady’s authority in the Ming family isn’t as great as it used to be. In the past, everyone was willing to give her face, which is why she had such a high status. Now that no one is giving her face, what is she?” Madam Ming’s words hit home. Yu Manxue couldn’t say a word. Madam Ming was right. If it weren’t for Ming Wanning’s wedding, their family wouldn’t have been able to enter.
She had completely offended the head of the Ming family, and even her uncles didn’t look kindly upon them. She believed that Madam Ming was serious this time.
“I’ve already apologized. Why are you being so aggressive when everything is fine now?” Yu Manxue angrily questioned.
Madam Ming’s face turned purple with anger as she coldly looked at Yu Manxue. “Escort Miss Yu from the Yu family out. The Ming family doesn’t need guests like her.”
“Yes, Madam.”
Yu Manxue was escorted out. If it weren’t for the timely arrival of the elderly lady from the Ming family, she would have been thrown out.
The elderly lady found Madam Ming and spoke disapprovingly, “What day is it today? How could you drive Xue out? Are you trying to ruin her reputation?”
Being driven out by her own aunt, how would people view Yu Manxue?
Madam Ming looked coldly at the elderly lady. “What reputation does she have left? Stealing from her cousin, drugging her cousin, and even plotting to assassinate her cousin. Do I need to say more?”
If any of these things were made public, Yu Manxue would be condemned.
They had already given her face. What more did she want?
“You better keep an eye on this girl, Elderly Lady. Don’t let her cause any trouble today. Otherwise, I will make sure she knows what it means to have her reputation completely ruined. I say what I mean,” Madam Ming said. It was her daughter’s big day, and she wouldn’t let anyone ruin it.
The Elderly Lady looked at Madam Ming with an unpleasant expression. She knew that her daughter-in-law was serious this time and not joking.
Yu Manxue wanted to say something, but the Elderly Lady stopped her. “Let’s go, Snow.”
Yu Manxue left unwillingly. After they left, news arrived at the door that the wedding party was approaching.
“Madam, the master has come to escort the bride. The young masters are currently holding them back,” a servant reported.
“Alright, I understand. Have someone keep an eye on Yu Manxue. If she does anything inappropriate, take her away immediately,” Madam Ming ordered.
“Yes, Madam.”
After making the arrangements, Madam Ming went to her daughter’s room. Looking at her daughter, she felt a bit reluctant. “Mother’s daughter is getting married today. When you go, be sure to be filial to your grandfather, even though you won’t have in-laws,” she said.
Su Yu and his wife, as well as Su Jiu’s eldest uncle’s family, were all easy to get along with, so her daughter’s life wouldn’t be too difficult after marriage.
“Mother, don’t worry. I will definitely come back to see you often in the future,” her daughter reassured her. However, Madam Ming shook her head gently.
“You’re getting married. How often can you come back?” Even without in-laws, there were still elders there. How could she come back often?
“Mother…”
“Get ready. The groom has arrived,” Madam Ming arranged her daughter’s clothes, covered her head, and instructed the other children to take care of her before leaving for the front.
There was still some time before they left, and her son was making things difficult for Su Jiu with his people. Fortunately, Su Yu was there, making their trouble seem less daunting.
Ming Wanning’s brothers were itching with anger. They were no match for Su Yu, whether in literary or martial arts.
This left them feeling frustrated.
Su Jiu stood beside Su Yu with a smile, completely ignoring the resentful glares from his eldest cousin.
“Cousin, we are no match for Prince Yu. He is a man of great talent and refinement, he is the dandy scholar,” he said. Comparing ourselves to such a refined gentleman in literary arts is just asking for trouble, isn’t it?