novelaction Chapter 126 Su Yinyin Becomes a Princess
Chapter 126 Su Yinyin Becomes a Princess
Su Yinyin dismissed Murong Yu and was about to return to the villa when Uncle Li rushed over. "Miss, an imperial edict! An imperial edict!"
It seems the Emperor has made up his mind. "Fifth Prince, go and inform your maternal grandmother and the others to come to the main hall to receive the imperial decree."
Su Yinyin took the lead and walked towards the main hall. On the way, she instructed Uncle Li to prepare gold bars as a reward.
Su Yinyin had barely stepped into the main hall when her family members arrived one after another.
The crowd straightened their clothes and knelt respectfully before the hall.
The imperial eunuch, stepping slowly into the main hall, unfurled the edict and began to read aloud: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Su Yinyin, possessing both talent and beauty, has made immense contributions to the nation and has saved my life. Therefore, she is hereby conferred the title of First-Rank Princess of Anguo, with the fief of Qingzhou City. She is also granted a thousand acres of fertile land in the capital, a princess's residence, and a thousand taels of gold…!"
Su Yinyin was secretly very happy. Now she could openly bully others.
Considering the emperor's generosity, Ju Shi prepared many good things for him.
Su Yinyin accepted the imperial edict with a polite smile and handed the reward money to the eunuch who delivered it.
The eunuch took the heavy money bag, his face beaming with a forced smile as he offered his congratulations.
"Princess Anguo, His Majesty has repeatedly instructed this old servant that you must enter the palace on New Year's Eve, and also...!" After the eunuch carefully gave these instructions, the princess happily left the Su residence with the heavy money bag in her hand.
On his way back to the palace, the eunuch opened his money bag, which was filled with gold bars. Upon returning to the palace, he spoke highly of Su Yinyin before the emperor.
After the eunuch left, the embroiderer who was making the princess's palace dress arrived. The embroiderer bowed respectfully and began to tailor the dress to Su Yinyin's measurements.
While letting the embroiderer work on her, Su Yinyin talked to the old lady beside her: "Grandmother, now that Yinyin is the Princess of Anguo, what do you think will happen to them?"
The old lady smiled and nodded: "Yinyin, no matter what they do! You are now of noble status, so you still need to be careful in your actions. People's hearts are very complicated. Although the Emperor is currently very fond of you, it is inevitable that some people will be jealous and hateful."
Su Yinyin raised an eyebrow slightly: "Grandmother, don't worry, Yinyin knows what she's doing."
Before long, the tailoring was finished. After Su Yinyin dismissed the embroiderer, she helped the old lady back to the villa.
At this moment, Su Yue and Li Lan came over, their eyes full of envy: "Sister Yinyin, you are really living the high life now. Please take good care of me in the future."
Su Yue's eyes were only on Su Yinyin: "Sister, congratulations!"
Su Yinyin gently patted Su Yue's head, then turned to Li Lan and said, "Lanlan, what are you saying? We're family, so of course we'll look after each other. However, if my cousin wants to succeed, she needs to be ambitious herself." Everyone agreed, and the room was filled with laughter.
Su Yinyin instructed Uncle Li to triple the wages of all the maids and servants in the mansion this month.
Su Yinyin was never stingy with Lao Yi and the others. And what they needed was never money. Therefore, Su Yinyin prepared pills for them.
Li Bo never imagined that his master would one day transform from a commoner into a princess.
Just as everyone was immersed in joy, the steward, Li Bo, hurriedly came in to report: "Princess, there is a woman outside who claims to be your relative and requests an audience."
Su Yinyin frowned in confusion; she didn't remember having such a relative.
The old lady suggested, "Yinyin, why don't you meet her?" Su Yinyin nodded and had someone lead the woman to a side hall.
Su Yue and Li Lan were also curious, so they helped the old lady to the side hall.
As the group entered the side hall, they saw a woman dressed simply, yet her beauty was undeniable, and her eyes revealed a cleverness.
She entered and hurriedly bowed: "Greetings, Princess. I am Lin, a commoner. I came to offer my congratulations upon hearing of your investiture today."
Su Yinyin sized her up, sensing that this person's intentions were not good. Su Yinyin smiled and said, "Thank you, but may I ask where you come from, sister?"
Madam Lin's eyes darted around: "This humble woman came from the countryside, enduring a bumpy journey just to admire the princess's grace, but I never expected the princess to be so kind and approachable."
Su Yinyin said coldly, "Oh, if you don't tell the truth, then this princess will have no choice but to send you away."
Upon seeing this, the woman's expression changed. She took out a handkerchief, covered her eyes, lowered her head, and said in a tearful voice, "Sister."
Su Yinyin remained unmoved, still looking at her coldly, "Don't try to claim kinship with me. This princess doesn't remember having any relatives like you."
Lin put down the handkerchief, gritted her teeth, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. Then she put on a pitiful look and said, "Sister, you probably don't know that you have a younger sister like me?"
Upon hearing Lin's words, Su Yue looked at Su Yinyin in alarm. Su Yinyin sensed Su Yue's worry and looked at her in return, giving her a reassuring look.
The old lady and Li Lan trusted Su Yinyin completely. Su Yinyin said that whoever was her sister, she was. They looked at Lin Shi as if she were an idiot. Of all people to fool, why did she have to fool Yinyin?
Su Yinyin sneered inwardly. She knew this was a lie. "Hmph, everyone knows my background. I was once the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongyi. And my worthless sister is currently enjoying a life of luxury in the Prince of Yong'an's mansion."
"Could you be my sister, that wretched, pig-like woman? No, that can't be right. Although we haven't seen each other for years, I still remember her face. You've come to the wrong place trying to scam me."
At this moment, Li Lan, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Sister Yinyin, are there still people who randomly claim kinship these days? I'm afraid she didn't properly inquire about your background."
Su Yinyin bluntly told Li Lan, "Lanlan, you should focus on your studies!"
Li Lan retorted, "Sister Yinyin, I have been studying hard!"
Su Yinyin didn't want to waste any more time, and her face darkened. "You audacious commoner, how dare you deceive this princess!"
Madam Lin repeatedly said, "I didn't lie. That one wasn't your real sister at all. I am your real sister. I was switched at birth."
Su Yinyin burst into laughter upon hearing this, "What an utterly absurd claim! You keep saying you're this princess's younger sister, but what proof do you have?"
Lin was speechless for a moment, then quickly said after her eyes darted around, "I...I...I have a pattern on my back, a phoenix pattern."
Everyone was shocked, and the room fell silent instantly.
The old lady looked at Su Yinyin, who gave her a calm look, indicating that there was no need to panic.
Su Yinyin was certain that Su Yue was her biological sister. Could it be that her mother was pregnant with twins at the time? Or was it a setup by them?
Su Yue grabbed Su Yinyin's arm anxiously, "Sister!" Su Yinyin patted her hand.
Su Yinyin stepped forward and circled Lin Shi, her gaze seemingly piercing through her. "The one with the phoenix pattern on her back is my sister? How many similar things are there in this world?" Su Yinyin sneered.
Lin hurriedly explained, "This phoenix pattern only appeared after we had sex."
Su Yinyin remained unmoved. "Don't bring up baseless accusations again. Even if it were true, why haven't you come to acknowledge me all these years? Could it be that you're trying to curry favor with me now that I'm in power?"
Lin knelt down with a thud, and tearfully said, "Sister, I only recently learned about my background. I had been suffering in the countryside before, and I rushed here as soon as I learned the truth."