The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 1112 - 1086: Honor Amid Chaos

Su Yu hasn’t had an easy time these past two years.

Ever since Princess Fengyang exposed her plagiarism in Suzhou, Su Yu’s reputation has been tarnished.

At that time, Su Yu went back to Madam Mei, crying and complaining that Princess Fengyang was intentionally making things difficult for her.

But after Madam Mei read her poems and listened to Princess Fengyang’s evaluation, she became cold-hearted toward Su Yu.

Madam Mei felt she had been genuinely kind to Su Yu, taking her in after her parents died to care for and raise her. Even if she had raised a dog, it should have some feelings for the Mei Family, but Su Yu, she’s ungrateful.

Previously, Madam Mei had been preoccupied with Mei Boqing’s illness and caring for him, and given her age, her energy was waning, so she was unaware of Su Yu’s poetry and her fleeting fame.

And at that time, Madam Mei looked at Su Yu’s poems and immediately realized they were plagiarized.

Madam Mei, despite being just a housewife, was well-read from a young age, and given Mei Boqing’s status as a great scholar of the era, she undoubtedly possessed some discernment skills.

Madam Mei felt Princess Fengyang’s comments were quite fair, stating nothing but the truth.

Yet, at this crucial moment, Su Yu did not reflect or repent; instead, she exaggerated, hoping Madam Mei would side with her against Princess Fengyang.

She was clearly trying to put the Mei Family in a precarious position.

Even if the Emperor and Empress have great respect for the Mei Family, if they were to truly clash with Princess Fengyang, it’s evident whom the Emperor and Empress would favor. It’s well-known that the King’s wrath is not something anyone can bear. The Mei Family is merely a noble family, receiving fleeting high regard because of the Emperor’s favor, and thus lacks the courage to directly confront a favored princess.

Su Yu doesn’t consider the Mei Family’s wellbeing at all, setting them up for possible ruin, spewing lies to place them in a perilous situation; her intentions are despicable.

Madam Mei then reprimanded Su Yu, analyzed her poems one by one, and pointed out the reason why they were recognized as plagiarized.

At that moment, Madam Mei’s words were like daggers piercing Su Yu’s heart, causing her immense pain.

After that, Su Yu became more obedient.

Madam Mei began to teach her rules and etiquette, showing her many examples of people losing everything after offending the powerful, making Su Yu much more cautious.

As the years passed, Su Yu grew older, but since Madam Mei no longer sincerely planned for her future, and because she offended Princess Fengyang and the rumor of her plagiarism spread, no one came forward seeking to marry Su Yu.

Madam Mei was quite anxious.

If Su Yu doesn’t marry, will she stay in the Mei Family forever?

Madam Mei was willing to support her, but others?

Madam Mei was growing older; what if something happened to her, what would Su Yu do?

Later, Madam Mei discussed with Su Yu about establishing a household for her and securing assets to welcome a son-in-law, whose children would take the surname Su, extending her father’s lineage.

But Su Yu wasn’t keen on this idea.

Madam Mei could only give up.

During this time, the news of the Emperor selecting Prince Consorts for the three princesses spread widely.

Even in the back house, Madam Mei heard about it.

Su Yu heard about this from Madam Mei and Mrs. Mei.

Upon hearing the news, Su Yu was dumbfounded for a while.

In her memory, Princess Zhaoyang should marry Second Young Master Song, and as for Princess Pingyang, she seemed to have married... she couldn’t quite remember.

The main reason was Princess Zhaoyang was extremely fierce later on; she was someone who could draw a sword to kill the Prince Consort over minor disagreements, and she lived a long life as a favored princess, having lived through three reigns, enjoying indulgent luxury, earning envy and resentment from countless women.

However, how did Princess Pingyang become the one to marry Second Young Master Song?

Would there still be a case of a princess killing the Prince Consort?

Princess Pingyang isn’t like Princess Zhaoyang.

Princess Zhaoyang is the Emperor’s legitimate daughter, while Princess Pingyang is adopted. Would she dare to kill the Prince Consort, or would she endure and tolerate the grievances?

Moreover, how did Princess Zhaoyang end up marrying the Heir of Marquis Zhongyong?

That Heir of Marquis Zhongyong is a kind of immortal, recorded in many unofficial histories, and later generations dedicated many books to him.

Now that the Heir of Marquis Zhongyong has become a Prince Consort, would he abandon his family business to roam worldly society, or would he become a great hero?

Su Yu’s mind was in chaos at this point.

She felt many things had changed, and those history books she read seemed not very useful now.

This realization startled Su Yu.

If history has changed, what about her?

Would she still exist?

Su Yu was so frightened her face paled, and when she returned to her room, she lay down on the bed, unwilling to rise, and in the following days she was too sick to get out of bed.

At this time, Lu Zhen had already gone to the manor with Liu Cai to reside.

Mrs. Liu was very welcoming to Lu Zhen, frequently asking after her well-being, as if trying to make up for the motherly love she owed Lu Zhen over the years.

However, many times Mrs. Liu advised Lu Zhen to speak well of Liu Cai in front of the Crown Prince after entering the Eastern Palace, reminding her to elevate the Liu Family so she could also benefit.

This made Lu Zhen’s heart, which hadn’t yet warmed, inevitably grow cold once more.

On the contrary, Liu Cai never made such demands, he only said the family isn’t short of money, he had earned plenty over the years, enough to live well, and advised Lu Zhen to be cautious after entering the Eastern Palace, not to be too close to her maternal family, especially not to make requests of the Crown Prince, and to treat the Empress with utmost respect, focusing wholeheartedly on the royal family’s interests, putting the royal family’s benefits first.

In such a comparison, Lu Zhen felt even more that Mrs. Liu was ignorant.

The Liu Family is a merchant family, and Liu Cai was quite adept at making money, the Liu Family remained low due to lack of backing and fear of unfair treatment.

But once Lu Zhen entered the Eastern Palace, even if she said nothing and expressed nothing to the Crown Prince, nobody would dare underestimate the Liu Family.

As long as Lu Zhen stays well within the Eastern Palace and earns the favor of the Empress and Crown Prince, the Liu Family and Lu Family will prosper.

In many situations, it’s not about striving to achieve, sometimes not striving becomes the true achievement.

Liu Cai understood this, but Mrs. Liu remained clueless.

However, Mrs. Liu has been confused her whole life; Lu Zhen wouldn’t bother explaining those things to her, she responds whenever Mrs. Liu speaks, knowing that once in the Eastern Palace, her actions wouldn’t be dictated by Mrs. Liu.

Days passed, and soon it was time for the Crown Prince’s marriage.

The marriage day was set in spring, a season embodying warmth and blooming flowers.

Early in the morning, Xiao Ying rose, attended by staff in preparing his bridal attire, then he proceeded with the Crown Prince’s entourage to welcome Lu Zhen.

According to tradition, Xiao Ying, being the Crown Prince, needn’t personally fetch the bride.

But Xiao Ying was quite satisfied with Lu Zhen, wanting to bolster her status, thus personally visiting the Lu Family.

By this time, Lu Wang also returned from his post hurriedly two days prior, needing to rush back after Lu Zhen’s wedding.

When Xiao Ying arrived at the Lu Family, Lu Wang with the household’s staff were waiting at the entrance.

Even Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Liu gathered in the courtyard to greet him.