As hot as the weather in August are the hearts and rumors.
Just as Shen Xingwan thought, the words "the prince's favorite girl" spread quickly, and rounds of rumors spread around her.
The marriage contract between Fu Jingchao and Su Jingjingyi was dug up, and her past with Su Jingyi's real and fake daughter was also dug up.
The so-called "love triangle" that combines the two sides quickly aroused people's curiosity, and everyone began to speculate about the love and hatred between the three of them.
Of course, she was scolded the worst. She had occupied Su Jingyi's identity as the real daughter for eight years, and now she had Su Jingyi's fiancé who had taken her away.
Fu Jingchao was also said to be ruthless and unjust, and he was still unclear about his relationship with her even though they were engaged.
Among the whole rumors and incidents, Su Jingyi was the only one who emerged from the mud and remained untainted. She was a pure and innocent little white lotus that made people sympathize.
Banxia was a little angry. It was said outside that what Shen Xingwan said was too unpleasant. Even the maids in the house did not shy away from making comments.
Chen Xingwan himself was very calm. He looked at the chess pieces on the chessboard and said, "What do you think this game is about?"
The maids were used to being around her, and they knew that Shen Zhou occasionally had something to do, and liked everyone to express their opinions and discuss it together.
Banxia had the least favorable impression of Su Jingyi and said without thinking, "Three of us were pulled out together, but she was the most innocent. No matter how you look at it, it was too deliberate."
This means I feel that I can't escape my relationship with Su Jingyi.
Qinghong thought for a while and then spoke cautiously, "But isn't Miss Su engaged to the prince? It wouldn't be good for her to make such a fuss, unless...she doesn't want to marry the prince anymore."
Shen Xingwan glanced at Qinghong appreciatively, played with the chess piece in his hand and said, "Speaking of which, the royal family's surname is Lu, and the mother's family name of Princess Lu is also Lu."
This is because the ancestors of the Lu family and the founding emperor of Daqi were sworn brothers who had a fateful friendship. They came from the same village, and the ancestors of the Lu family once saved the founding emperor from thousands of troops.
Although they are not actually related by blood, this connection has always enabled the Lu family to receive favorable treatment.
The Lu family is also proud to have the same surname as the royal family.
Qinghong didn't understand what Shen Xingwan meant, and asked doubtfully, "Young lady, do you think it was the work of the Lu family?"
Shen Xingwan smiled lightly and said nothing.
I just don't know whether it was just to cause trouble for Fu Jingchao and ruin his reputation, or whether Su Jingyi had already hooked up with the sixth prince, the official concubine, and took the opportunity to get rid of her engagement with Fu Jingchao.
Or simply kill two birds with one stone and have both.
"Then what should we do? Find a way to clarify it?" Banxia said worriedly. After being rumored like this, Shen Xingwan's reputation was almost ruined.
It is foreseeable that marriage will definitely be difficult in the future.
The Gaomen clan would not marry a girl with such rumors, and it was Fu Jingchao who was unclear.
Shen Xingwan touched the sick chess piece and said, "Mother Gong is still here. If I jump out to clarify now, it will only make it worse."
Just like now, a word can push her to the forefront. If she dares to jump out and say something, she will only be more ruined.
"But why would Aunt Gong Wei say that..." Qinghong said cautiously.
"Well, of course the Queen Mother thinks so." Shen Xingwan chuckled.
As for why the Empress Dowager wrote and thought this way, she was so far away and could only speculate.
It was either the Lu family causing trouble or targeting Fu Jingchao. I heard that the Empress Dowager always liked Concubine Lu more than the Empress.
"Wait." Shen Xingwan said.
No matter what, she cannot speak out about this matter. Aunt Gong is the representative of the Queen Mother, how dare she jump out and question the Queen Mother?
Then I guess she will cool down faster.
Now we can only wait, wait for the real goal of this sentence to surface, and wait for Fu Jingchao's reaction.
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This incident in Jiangnan caused a lot of trouble, and the situation in Shengjing was similar.
"What are you going to do, Your Majesty?" Hong Ling asked, "It's said that Miss Su is so angry that she's bedridden because of this incident."
"Also, Miss Shen has been said to be a vixen. Who would dare to marry her in the future?"
Fu Jingchao said coldly, "That's good."
"Okay...what?" Hongling was as carefree as ever.
"She doesn't need to marry anyone else anyway," Fu Jingchao said, but he was unhappy that others were so obedient to Shen Xingwan.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qingsi walked in.
"How is it?" Fu Jingchao asked.
Qingsi began to report the information she found, "The Sixth Prince met Miss Su at a flower viewing party a month ago. We have met frequently recently."
Fu Jingchao raised his eyebrows, "It seems that I blocked other people's way."
Xiao Han, who was standing beside him, was leaning on his chair and said, "Sixth Prince, what's wrong with you? He actually falls in love with your fiancée."
"She's not, don't talk nonsense." Fu Jingchao warned.
Xiao Han rolled his eyes, "Hey, it seems that what Aunt Gong said was right. You really have a crush on Miss Shen."
Fu Jingchao kicked him over, "I asked you to keep an eye on Sheng Jing, and you do it like this?"
Xiao Han felt aggrieved, "How did I know that the Sixth Prince would suddenly be interested in a little girl."
"The Lu family probably wants to win over the Marquis." Fu Jingchao said coldly.
Because of the incident between the prince and the Jiangnan salt case, the Lu family and the imperial concubine were seriously injured. They lost many people and their power was greatly reduced.
However, the other princes were also restless, one jumped higher than the other, and the emperor's attitude was ambiguous, even a bit conniving.
The advantage of the Six Emperors was not great, and they were even hindered by the Crown Prince and lost the opportunity.
The Marquis Mansion has a certain influence both in the nobility and in the officialdom. If they can marry into the Marquis Mansion, it will indeed be a great help to the Sixth Prince.
Xiao Han chuckled and said, "If something like this happens, it will be natural for the Marquis to terminate the engagement with you, and it will also win everyone's sympathy."
In this way, even if something happened to Su Jingyi and the Sixth Prince in the future, no one would be able to say anything was wrong.
"Tsk, tsk, that's a pretty good move." Xiao Han said excitedly, "How are you going to retaliate?"
Fu Jingchao sneered, "Of course we need to make it clear about the engagement, but not in this way."
Xiao Han looked at him with laughter, "Why isn't it lifted?"
Fu Jingchao said without even frowning, "The person who made the engagement was not Su Jingyi, so how could I cancel it?"
Xiao Han immediately covered his face and laughed, "As expected of you, Prince Fu, who is the mastermind and scheming master. Does Miss Shen know that you are planning to rely on her?"
If you don't recognize your engagement with Su Jingyi, that means you recognize your engagement with Shen Xingwan.
After all, it was indeed Shen Xingwan who made the engagement with him, and there was nothing wrong with it.
"Poor Miss Shen, you are relying on you like this." Xiao Han continued to cry exaggeratedly.
"We are in love." Fu Jingchao said unbearably.
"I don't believe that you are the only one who can please a girl?" Xiao Han looked at Fu Jingchao with disbelieving eyes, "Do you want me to teach you?"
After all, he is the most dandy boy in Shengjing. He has countless confidantes and is famous for being romantic and passionate.
