The Evil Emperor's Favorite: The Sickly and Poisonous Concubine Goes Crazy

"Father, do you believe that Ning'er fell into the lake because of Prince Ling? Although she is a little willful sometimes, she is different from the noble ladies in the capital. Ning'er will never risk her life for a man." Su Jingchen and the Duke of Zhenguo walked side by side in the garden of the Su Mansion. He said to the Duke of Zhenguo thoughtfully, with a dark look in his eyes.

"Of course I don't believe it. Ning'er has experienced more than others since she was a child. She is also smart and intelligent. How could she do something like jumping into the lake to commit suicide and threatening someone's life?" The Duke of Zhenguo stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of pride for his daughter hidden on his resolute face.

"I don't believe my sister would do such a thing?" Su Jingchen said with a smile. As if he had thought of something, the smile on his lips faded slightly.

"Afu seems to have changed a lot over the years."

"Hey, you should investigate the matter of Ning'er falling into the water, and also investigate where those inexplicable rumors came from. We can't let Ning'er suffer any injustice in vain." The Duke of Zhenguo thought of Su Ruofu, who had been raised by his side since childhood and pampered as his own daughter, and felt a little disappointed in his heart.

"Yes," Su Jingchen nodded in agreement. He walked with the Duke of Zhenguo in the garden for a while, and then separated from him.

On the way back to his Qingzhu Courtyard, he deliberately walked around the place where Su Jingning fell into the water. But he found nothing. Just as he was about to leave in disappointment, he suddenly found something in the grass beside the bridge. He walked closer, picked it up, and took a closer look, only to find that it was a piece of talc the size of a fingernail.

talc?

How could there be talc in the mansion? He walked to the bridge again and observed it carefully. Sure enough, he found a little white powder on the bridge board that had not been cleaned up in time. It was talc!

Someone really did it on purpose when my sister fell into the water that day. When Su Jingchen thought of his sister who had a cold attack and looked pale because of falling into the water, his handsome face suddenly darkened.

He actually dared to bully my sister right under my nose. This guy must be tired of living.

He carefully took out his handkerchief and collected the small piece of talc and the small pile of talcum powder before returning to his yard.

After Su Jingning woke up, she stayed in the warm room and did not leave the hospital for several days. A-niang also told the people in the mansion that she had a cold and asked everyone not to disturb her while she was recuperating. Su Jingning was also happy to be free, in a good mood, and her body felt much better.

"Yun Ya, go see grandma today. I haven't seen grandma for a long time." Su Jingning got up early today, wearing an ice-blue silver-embroidered brocade dress and a beautiful flowing fairy hair. She looked bright and noble. Her complexion was much better than a few days ago.

"Okay, the young lady hasn't been out for a long time since she fell ill. It's been so long, the old lady's anger should have subsided." Yun Ya put a snow fox velvet cloak on Su Jingning and took an umbrella. Then she followed Su Jingning out of the yard.

I haven't been out for a while, and it's time to deal with some of the issues.

There was fine snow outside the house, the road was a little slippery, and they walked very slowly. Su Jingning looked carefully at the Zhenguo Mansion, which was the residence of an idle prince in the previous dynasty. Later, the late emperor awarded it to his grandfather who helped him conquer the world. It was built exquisitely and majestically, with rockery and flowing water, all of which were carefully designed.

The Su family has been established in the Great Zhou for a hundred years, and has been prosperous for generations. However, in the previous life, it was destroyed because of her. In this life, she must protect the entire Su family!

Although Madam Su was born in poverty, she was a remarkable woman, talented in both civil and military affairs. When she was young, she fought in the battlefield with the old Duke to assist the late emperor, and she was highly trusted by the late emperor. She was even awarded the title of General Wuyang for her merits as a woman. After the world was pacified, she resigned from her military post and became the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo.

The old Duke passed away early, and the old lady liked quietness. She prayed for the descendants of the Su family in Songhua Courtyard all year round and seldom left the yard.

When Su Jingning arrived, the old lady had just gotten up. Nanny Qin, who was serving beside her, was shocked when she saw Su Jingning.

"Oh, it's snowing so early in the morning. The roads are slippery. Why is the Second Miss here?"

"I came to see grandma, is she awake yet?"

Su Jingning was a little scared. In her previous life, she left home and went to King Ling. Her grandmother was the most disappointed in her. She still couldn't forget her grandmother's disappointed look. Not long after that, her grandmother died of illness. She didn't even dare to go back to see her. Later, her eldest brother told her that her grandmother was still thinking about her before she died. She regretted it in her heart, but it was too late.

"The old lady has just woken up and is having breakfast now. She will be happy to see the second young lady coming."

Nanny Qin quickly led Su Jingning into the house.

"Old madam, the second young lady is here."

In the main room, an old man with meticulously combed gray hair, an ancient sandalwood comb in his hair, and a kind-looking face wearing a brown-green silk robe was sitting at the table having breakfast.

The old lady has a kind face, but she is the person most feared by everyone in the Su family.

When the old man heard the noise, he paused with the porcelain spoon in his hand and ignored them.

"Ning'er pays respects to grandma." Su Jingning ignored the old lady with a stern face, walked straight to her and paid respects to her.

"Hmph..." The old lady put down the spoon in her hand, turned around and faced Su Jingning again.

Su Jingning looked at the old lady who was angry with her back to her and found it a little funny. Her grandmother was cute when she was angry, but anger was harmful to her health, so she had to comfort her quickly.

"Grandma is still angry with Ning'er. Ning'er knows she was wrong, so please don't be angry. Cough cough..." Su Jingning stepped forward and grabbed the corner of the old lady's clothes, saying coquettishly, and then covered her mouth and coughed violently twice.

My grandmother always doted on me the most, and now I think she was really scared by me. I heard that on the day I fell into the water, my grandmother stayed by my side all night.

Hearing her granddaughter coughing again, the old lady no longer had the energy to be angry.

"Hurry up and bring a bowl of pear soup to the second young lady. How dare you hide in the snow in such a cold weather?" The old lady hurriedly helped Su Jingning sit on the soft chair beside her, her face full of heartache.

"I miss my grandma!" Su Jingning held the old lady's hand tightly, knowing that his grandmother was reluctant to be angry with him.

She winked at Yun Ya, and Yun Ya brought up a box and handed it to Su Jingning.

"Grandma, Ning'er didn't have time to celebrate your birthday at the banquet that day. Let's make up for it now."

"I wish grandma everything goes well, a long and blessed life, and may she stay by Ning'er's side forever!"

Su Jingning handed the black carved wooden box to the old lady.

"This is the first time I've seen someone make up for a birthday celebration, you little girl!" The old lady said she disliked it, but she was actually very happy. She reached out and took the wooden box.

"What is that?" He couldn't wait to open the wooden box, and found a string of crystal clear jade-colored Buddhist beads.

"This was made by Ning'er herself. It was the first time for Ning'er and it took her two whole months to make it! Does grandma like it?" Su Jingning supported his chin, staring at the old lady with an expectant look.

In her previous life, after she fell into the water, conflicts between her and her family intensified, and in the end she was unable to give the Buddhist beads to her grandmother.

"I like it! Of course I like it! I like everything my sweetheart gives me." The old lady immediately put the Buddhist necklace on her hand and couldn't let it go.

"As long as grandma likes it!"

After finally coaxing the old lady, Su Jingning accompanied her grandmother for breakfast and chatted with the old lady to relieve her boredom. She was in a particularly good mood because today she was going to get Su Ruofu out of the Su family completely.

"The old lady, the second lady, the third lady and the seventh young master are here to pay their respects to you."

"Here they are, let them in quickly." The old lady was even happier when she heard this and quickly asked the nanny to call them in.

My grandmother and grandfather had a very good relationship. My grandfather only married my grandmother in his life. They had three children in total. The three brothers had a very good relationship. Therefore, after my father inherited the title, he was reluctant to split up the family. My second aunt and third aunt were also very good people.

"The daughter-in-law pays respects to her mother."

"Grandson pays respects to grandmother."

Su Jingning stood beside the old lady, looking at his two aunts who had died tragically in front of him for the Su family in their previous life, and were still alive and well now. His eyes couldn't help but well up.

Second Aunt Li came from a scholarly family in the south of the Yangtze River. She was well-read since childhood and had an elegant temperament.

The third aunt was from the Liu family, a wealthy merchant family in the imperial capital. She was smart and capable, a straightforward and generous woman. She was holding the hand of the seventh son, Su Jinghuai, who had just turned five years old.

"Ning'er is here too, come and let Third Aunt take a look, is she feeling better?" As soon as Liu entered the room, she saw Su Jingning next to the old lady. She had heard that Ning'er had a cold, and she wanted to go and see her, but she was afraid of disturbing Ning'er, so she thought about waiting until Ning'er felt better before going to see her.

"Ning'er greets Second Aunt and Third Aunt." Su Jingning bowed to them.

"It's so cold, and you have a cold again. How dare you come out?" Li's voice was soft, and her words were full of concern for Su Jingning.

"Don't worry, aunts. Ning'er has recovered a long time ago and is fine now." Su Jingning replied with a smile, and even turned around in front of them for fear that they might not believe her.

Seeing the girl's bright eyes, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief. The girl had been hiding in her room all day long. Thinking about the rumors about her and Prince Ling in the mansion a few days ago, they were worried that the girl was really hurt and was hiding in her room in depression.

"I'm glad you're okay. If you feel bored on weekdays, just find your sisters and go out for a walk. There are many new jewelry in our shop. You sisters can go and pick some." The third lady Liu looked at Su Jingning with doting eyes.

"I got it, Third Aunt. I haven't seen my seventh brother for a long time. He has grown a lot taller." Su Jingning looked at the plump and white Su Jinghuai who was wrapped tightly, and pinched his little face which was red from the cold.

"Huai'er meets second sister." Su Jingning was delighted by Su Jinghuai's soft voice.

"You are so good. Second sister will give you some osmanthus candy." She lovingly handed a piece of honey from the purse on her waist to Su Jinghuai. She took medicine all year round, and the medicine was too bitter, so she always liked to carry some candy with her.

"This kid, when he found out you fell into the water a few days ago, he insisted on going to see you. Today he finally got to see your second sister. How happy he is?" Liu looked at Su Jinghuai with a smile on her face and wiped the sugar residue from the corner of his mouth.

"Xiaoqi, come here and let grandma see how much taller you have grown. You too, don't stand, sit down. You haven't been here for a long time, so stay and talk to me today." The old lady looked at the happy Su Jinghuai and quickly called them to her side.

Li and Liu led Su Jinghuai to the front and sat down first.

Su Jingning sat next to Su Jinghuai, teasing him all the time and couldn't stop laughing. Not long after they sat down, Su Jingchen came.

"Greetings to Grandmother, and to Second and Third Aunts."

"Chen'er is here too. Aren't you busy today?" Su Jingchen was busy with military affairs, and the old lady hadn't seen him for a long time.

"Today is a day off, and the grandson came to see grandma." Su Jingchen actually came to find Su Jingning. He found out who was responsible for the Sunset Lake incident.

"Okay, sit down, sit down." The old lady's face was full of kindness.

Su Jingchen sat beside his sister, looking at her bright smile, feeling sad in his heart. He failed to protect his sister and did not realize that there was such a scheming and vicious person around his sister. How sad his sister would be if she knew that it was Su Ruofu who caused her to fall into the water.

"Ning'er, do you know that day you..." Su Jingchen was about to tell Su Jingning that she fell into the water because of someone's murder, but he was interrupted.

"Wow, grandma, Songhuayuan is so lively today. Fuer heard laughter from far away." Su Ruofu suddenly rushed in and broke the joy inside.

"Fu'er is here too. My Songhua Courtyard is really lively today! Come, come and sit down." Su Ruofu was always kind and lovely in front of the old lady, and the old lady always liked her very much.

"Thank you, grandma. My second sister has finally gone out. Fu'er is finally relieved. She has been worried these days." Su Ruofu saw Su Jingning and wanted to hold her hand and act coquettishly like she used to. She didn't know why Su Jingning didn't see her these days.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stretched out his hand, it was blocked by Su Jingchen who had a sullen face.

"Brother?" Su Ruofu asked in confusion.

"Oh. Are you really worried about Ning'er?" Su Jingchen had a handsome face and stared at Su Ruofu with a smile.

"What are you talking about, brother? My second sister has treated me like her own sister since we were young. Of course I am really worried about her." Su Ruofu was confused when asked.

"Sister? Is this how you treat someone who treats you like a sister?" Su Jingchen suppressed his anger and threw the talc and talcum powder he found in Chenxin Lake that day in front of her.

Everyone at the table was frightened by Su Jingchen's sudden anger. Su Jingchen had always been very kind to his family and was always gentle and polite. They had never seen him angry.

Su Ruofu looked at the talc and talcum powder on the table, her face turned pale, and she forced herself to calm down.

"Brother, what do you mean?"

Madam Su Er looked at the jade-white stone and picked it up to take a look.

"Is this talc? It is extremely soft and easy to wear, and can also be used as medicine. This talc is only produced in the southern border. Doctors in the southern border always like to use it as medicine. I have been in the imperial capital for many years, but I have never seen any doctors in the imperial capital use this as medicine. Chen'er, where did you find this? What does it have to do with Afu? You must have a misunderstanding." She glanced at Su Ruofu worriedly, wondering why Chen'er was so angry.

"Talc can indeed be used as medicine to save lives, but if you smear this talcum powder on the bridge planks of Chenxin Lake, it may not be able to save people. Third sister, don't you think so?" Su Jingchen continued to smile as he looked at the pale Su Ruofu, but his deep eyes became even colder.

"Brother, you think I put talcum powder on the bridge of Chenxin Lake, causing my second sister to fall into the water at my grandmother's birthday party. Brother, do you have evidence? Why do you want to wrongly accuse me?" Su Ruofu felt cold in her heart, but she still refused to admit it, because no one saw her put talcum powder on the bridge that day. She looked at Su Jingchen with big eyes, and tears flowed down.

"Yes, Chen'er, have you found out everything about this?" The old lady felt sorry for Su Ruofu and couldn't quite believe that this kind and lovely child whom she had watched grow up would do such a thing.