After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 766 - 764 Apology

When Princess Shouning arrived at the front courtyard, both Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn were already present.

The two of them appeared quite disheveled.

County Princess YiAn’s hair bun was a bit untidy, and Princess Chengxian’s forehead was somewhat swollen and red.

Upon entering the mansion and meeting the Empress, the Empress asked, "What happened here?"

"We were hit by the carriage of the Princess Consort Zhenbei on the way," Princess Chengxian said irritably.

"But she was more severely jolted," County Princess YiAn remarked.

The Empress furrowed her brows and cast an unnoticed glance at Duke Chong.

Throughout the Capital City, only they dared to make a move against the Princess Consort Zhenbei; no one else had such courage.

During the lantern festival, the lantern tower was destroyed. Although the Princess Consort Zhenbei was saved, once the Emperor found out, he was furious.

The man who saved her wore a mask and hugged the waist of the Princess Consort Zhenbei in full view of everyone.

Because the Princess Consort Zhenbei was the Emperor’s most cherished daughter, no one dared to gossip in the palace, fearing it would tarnish her reputation and anger the Emperor.

There was intent to exploit this incident, but Xie Jingchen returned to the Capital.

The masked man was him.

The scheme had not even begun to be enacted before it was nipped in the bud.

The Emperor ordered a thorough investigation to find out who wanted to kill Su Jin. Now there was the carriage accident, and the Emperor hadn’t even started to express his anger yet.

As the Empress had predicted, upon learning of this matter, the Emperor was infuriated.

Eunuch Fu hurriedly urged the Emperor to calm down, "Your Majesty, please calm yourself...."

"Calm down?!" the Emperor shouted angrily.

"They tried to kill her at the lantern festival, and now a few days later, another underhanded attempt?!"

"Do they insist on taking the life of my daughter?!"

Originally, when Prince Zhenbei revealed Su Jin’s parentage, wasn’t it to use the Princess’s status to protect Su Jin?

Even though she wasn’t formally conferred, who in the Capital City didn’t know the Princess Consort Zhenbei was the Emperor’s daughter?

Knowing all this, they still ruthlessly attacked. This is a provocation!

If Su Jin can’t be protected, the Marquis Dongxiang would have more reason to prevent him from reclaiming the Princess.

Thinking of this, the Emperor’s anger surged.

He repeatedly sent people to thoroughly investigate the incidents from years ago, but despite prolonged efforts, no useful information was found.

Eunuch Fu sighed inwardly but advised, "Consort Yun is the cousin of the Marquis Dongxiang. Over the years, the Marquis Dongxiang must have secretly sent people to investigate, and he couldn’t find anything useful. Relying on others, it’s unlikely it will be discovered any time soon."

"Regardless of whether the Princess Consort Zhenbei holds the Princess’s title, she is still a Princess and your most beloved daughter, Your Majesty."

There are too many unsolved cases in the palace.

Matters involving the harem are particularly difficult to investigate.

Who dares to remove the Emperor’s most beloved concubine and attempt to bury the Little Princess alive, doing so in a way that isn’t hidden?

And they all knew it was Nanny Zhou who wanted to bury the Little Princess alive.

But Nanny Zhou is wholeheartedly loyal to the Empress; even if she were captured and tortured into confession, she wouldn’t admit guilt.

Without evidence, who can do anything to the Empress?

Removing her in secret is possible, but even if the Empress perishes, she remains the Empress, and the Second Prince remains the legitimate prince. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Only by finding evidence can the Empress be uprooted completely, stripping away all her honors, and possibly... posthumously conferring Consort Yun as the Empress.

In terms of ruthless murder, no one surpasses the Marquis Dongxiang.

Duke Chong’s Mansion.

The Empress returned to mourn yet not suitable to linger too long.

After the rites, she stayed for a quarter of an hour and then returned to the Imperial Palace.

Princess Shouning remained silent, and the Empress looked at her, saying, "What happened?"

"Mother, I’m fine," Princess Shouning forced a smile.

She wasn’t someone who hides her emotions.

She is an exalted princess who does not need to conceal her feelings.

Her joys and sorrows are displayed on her face, and those with a keen eye can easily see them.

Princess Shouning didn’t speak, so the Empress gestured discreetly to Nanny Zhou.

Nanny Zhou sought out to inquire of Princess Shouning’s personal maid, but gleaned nothing.

Nobody knew about the conversation between Princess Shouning and the Heir of Duke Chong in the ancestral hall.

Nanny Zhou then went to ask the Heir of Duke Chong.

Princess Duanhui also came to offer incense. After the Empress left, she lingered for half an hour before departing with County Princess YiAn and Princess Chengxian back to the Princess Mansion.

She had a Princess Mansion in the Capital City, which Princess Jiuling did not have.

Princess Jiuling was married off directly from the Imperial Palace to Nanliang for a diplomatic marriage.

After marrying, Princess Duanhui stayed in the Capital for some time before taking her post.

Though not summoned, she was allowed to return to Capital, usually visiting the Empress Dowager annually, staying a month or two.

The Princess Mansion was near the Imperial Palace, grand and majestic.

Upon returning to the mansion, Princess Duanhui sat down to have tea.

Princess Chengxian sat on a small couch, holding a copper mirror to inspect her forehead, worried about any potential scarring.

Outside, a maid in a light green dress walked in, saying, "Princess, the Heir of Prince Zhenbei and the Princess Consort have come to apologize for the carriage accident."

"How prompt they are!" Princess Chengxian said with a displeased tone.

Given the temperaments of Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn, they definitely didn’t want to meet Su Jin.

However, with Princess Duanhui repressing them, they dared not throw a tantrum.

If Su Jin were merely a minor Princess Consort Zhenbei, there’d be little need to bother, but she is the Emperor’s daughter, a bona fide princess.

Even considering the Emperor’s face, they had to meet her.

Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn didn’t move, and Princess Duanhui directed Steward Nanny Liu to receive them.

Despite only a nanny coming out, Su Jin wasn’t offended.

She chatted and laughed with Xie Jingchen, admiring the Princess Mansion as they headed to the inner courtyard.

Princess Duanhui met them in the main hall.

Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn weren’t present.

Su Jin apologized, "Today, the carriage suddenly ran into trouble and accidentally hit the carriage of the Princess and County Princess. I’m deeply sorry."

She glanced at Xingxing.

Reluctantly, Xingxing presented the brocade box.

Su Jin said, "This is an ointment I personally prepared. Apply it to the injured spot, and it will heal within three days."

Princess Duanhui smiled, "You magnify the incident, Princess Consort Zhenbei. On a bustling street, carriages are bound to collide occasionally. Coming to apologize in person, you’re the Emperor’s daughter, akin to sisters with Chengxian and YiAn. Amongst sisters, why such formality?"

"Precisely because we are sisters, it’s even more necessary to make amends to avoid any misunderstandings," Su Jin replied gently.

Princess Duanhui instructed a maid to summon Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn.

Quickly, the maid returned, saying Princess Chengxian and Princess YiAn were embarrassed to face anyone.

"Why wouldn’t they come out?" Princess Duanhui laughed.

"Ask them to come out."

The maid went to call again.

This time, both Princess Chengxian and County Princess YiAn came out.

One had a bandage on her forehead, and the other had a towel wrapped around her wrist.

Su Jin, "..."

Su Jin’s lip twitched.

Such minor injuries, did it require such dramatic bandaging?

One who didn’t know would think they were returning from the battlefield.

Su Jin silently glanced at the brocade box and said, "I didn’t expect to have injured the Princess and County Princess so severely. My apology is far too light."

"Xingxing, take out thirty thousand silver notes."

Xingxing’s eyes widened.

Did she hear wrongly?