Chapter 29: Trapped In a Conspiracy (1/2)

“Many thanks for Empress Dowager’s love but this grandson is disabled and isn’t a worthy partner for Young Lady Su. I hope you can help Young Lady Su choose a better husband.”

The Second Prince sounded respectful and modest but his firm rejection was hard to ignore.

“Sigh. Qingfeng, you have always been the most thoughtful one… Since my grandson doesn’t have any interest, I shall not force you.” When the Empress Dowager saw that her plan wasn’t going to be successful, she had no choice but to laugh it off and lighten the atmosphere.

The Empress Dowager didn’t mind, but Su Luoqing couldn’t sit still. She had been practicing the dance since several months ago. At the start, she fell so much that her body was filled with bruises.

Right now, she had performed the dance in front of everyone just for the Second Prince and he didn’t even glance at her. Right now, he was even publically rejecting the Empress Dowager’s bestowment of marriage in public.

Su Luoqing could feel everyone laughing behind her back. Too bad for her, she was unable to blame anyone but herself. She thought she could marry into the imperial clan but never thought that she would turn into a laughing stock in front of everyone. Su Luoqing lowered her head and was momentarily ashamed and enraged.

No! I can’t blame myself… It’s all because of that woman!

When Su Luoqing suddenly recalled how Bai Luochu was speaking merrily with Pei Qingfeng before the banquet started, she decided to focus all her anger on that peasant girl.

That’s right, it was all because of her. The Second Prince never had a woman beside him. There was no way she could make the Second Prince treat her like this without pulling some tricks. Had it not been for her, the Second Prince would surely have been subdued by her talent and affection. The bestowment of marriage should have succeeded!

Thinking about it, Su Luoqing glared at Bai Luochu with hatred in her eyes and there was a trace of bitter resentment.

As Su Luoqing glared at Bai Luochu, a plan formed in her heart. She was going to embarrass Bai Luochu in front of everyone today! Su Luoqing thought about it silently and wanted to see how this doxy was going to continue seducing the Second Prince!

The moon was high and the shadows were sparse. The highlight of the banquet was over and many of the people started to leave. The ones staying behind were a group of officials who were conversing with the princes, drinking, and enjoying a merry time. There were waves of laughter and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious. However, a sharp cry broke the cordial air surrounding the imperial palace.

“Oh my! My golden hairpin is missing!” The one who screamed was none other than Su Luoqing. There was no doubt it was her plan to splash a pail of dirty water onto Bai Luochu.

“Young Lady, she was the only one close to you...” When the personal servant beside Su Luoqing saw that no one was reacting, she conveniently directed the head of the arrow towards Bai Luochu as she spoke through clenched teeth.

After hearing this, everyone turned to look at Bai Luochu. Those that were clever enough would know that Young Lady Su was probably ashamed and angered due to the failed marriage bestowal. They knew that she was preparing to vent all her anger on the woman standing beside the Second Prince.

Bai Luochu also knew that this woman had the Second Prince in her heart and wanted to stir up some trouble because of her close relationship with him.

But even if Su Luoqing wanted to frame someone, she had to do better. Right now, Bai Luochu had nothing on her body. How was Su Luoqing going to frame her? What a joke.