Chapter 30

There was a rule in Baihua Compound that no one could enter the compound without the host present unless the host was familiar with them. Reputable people acquainted with officials in the capital were usually allowed in as they had gotten close with the compound managers throughout the years. Nonetheless, it was impossible for strangers to stay in the compound without the host and other guests.

Although those in Baihua Compound would never invade their guests’ privacy, they would never allow the rules to be broken.

Even when Han Yuxiao dressed the beggar up before bringing him in, he could not stay in the compound discreetly as the guards there were not aloof!

Therefore, something was fishy that night.

Also, Su Yu was in the Baihua Compound that night when his poison acted up again. To be exact, he was in the Deity Pavilion—where he usually went. However, he could never remember anything whenever the poison took over his body.

He was still in the Deity Pavilion when he regained his sobriety. He left the Baihua Compound and was on his way to his manor when he passed by the Ling Manor.

He figured that he should get someone to investigate what happened in the Peony Pavilion of Baihua Compound when he got back.

“That’s nonsense! I ordered the marriage personally. How can I take that back just because you want me to? Yan, how could you? I thought that you had steady character! Jing’er is a few years younger than you, but both of you grew up together. She can be a little impulsive sometimes, but she is still a good person. You should be kinder to her, since you are her betrothed and her cousin.” The Emperor snapped at Su Xingyan before Su Yaozheng could interrupt.

It would be a challenging situation to deal with if Su Yaozheng got furious before he spoke up.

It was not easy for him to be the Emperor. He had a capricious sister, and his son was not considerate to him at all!

He could not believe that his son said those words to not just anyone, but Su Yaozheng!

The Emperor figured that Su Xingyan would understand his difficult position and apologize by snapping at him to reduce the trouble to a small one.

However, Su Xingyan was exceptionally stubborn this time. His expression was dignified when he said, “Father, please grant my wish. I will never marry Han Jing in this lifetime.”

A blow landed on his forehead right after he finished his words. He could not even dodge it.

Blood streamed down his forehead. It was clear the strike was brutal.

Su Yaozheng stared at Su Xingyan coldly. “Su Xingyan, I’m telling you that this is not over!”

Su Yaozheng was the only person in the entire Nanyao Nation, let alone the whole world, who dared to resort to violence in front of the Emperor.

Before she visited the palace, Han Jing repeatedly reminded her that she had to aggravate the matter! She had to hold off breaking their engagement, so she threw something at Su Xingyan to stop him. She had always thought that someone like him could never deserve her beloved Han Jing. He could only dream of having her!

Su Yaozheng flicked her sleeves in anger and left.

Based on her expression, the Emperor knew that it would not end well.

Indeed, after Su Yaozheng’s departure, a eunuch came to report. “Your Majesty, Princess Yi Feng is heading to the Empress’s palace.”

Su Xingyan’s expression changed drastically, and he disregarded his injury immediately. He turned to the Emperor and said in a righteous tone, “Father, it’s all my doing. Everything is unrelated to Mother!”