The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly-Chapter 1085 - 412: My Husband Is the Supporting Male Character (Part 11)_3

Chapter 1085: Chapter 412: My Husband Is the Supporting Male Character (Part 11)_3

Once the matter gets out, He Shu’s reputation will be completely destroyed.

Though she could seize the opportunity to marry Prince Qi as a concubine, and she indeed had such thoughts before.

However, He Shu doesn’t want to ruin her reputation, nor does she want to become enemies with the second branch.

The ideal goal is to marry into a noble family, maintain a good reputation, and receive support from the Marquis Mansion.

Achieving this is not difficult!

He Shu subtly glanced at He Tiantian.

Yes, with a cousin like "He Tian", who is both venomous and foolish, He Shu could easily become the "victim" and marry the Prince as a concubine out of necessity.

Over the past decade, He Shu had frequently enacted "dramas within dramas".

To speak of the recent past, just last month’s incident with the wedding dress was a perfect example.

Though she’d suffered for a few days at Jingyue Temple, the compensation was indeed abundant.

Her second uncle was always generous with her, and this time he directly gave her a stack of silver notes.

The Grand Madam gifted her a box of jewelry, any piece of which was quite valuable.

But what pleased He Shu the most was the Marchioness of the Ma Family not holding her back, but instead taking her everywhere.

Whether attending banquets outside or receiving guests at home, He Shu always had opportunities to shine.

Within less than half a month, He Shu had mingled with the elite circles of the Capital City, earning praise and recognition from several noblewomen.

He Shu was confident she could establish a good reputation within the circle.

If she could secure a good match as a result, that would be ideal.

But if there weren’t better options, she’d always have Prince Qi as a fallback.

As a modern soul, He Shu naturally resists becoming a concubine.

But this isn’t the modern era, it’s a feudal dynasty where taking concubines is legal.

Moreover, being a concubine can vary widely.

An ordinary concubine might be treated as a tradable object.

However, a Royal Family concubine is of rank and status.

For instance, a concubine at the Prince Mansion could be listed among the nobility, and the children she bears would be esteemed descendants.

If Prince Qi could elevate further... becoming a Favored Consort, and perhaps ultimately an Empress Dowager, isn’t impossible.

Although these dreams seem distant, dreams are worth having; what if they come true!

He Shu had long thought this through, thus handling Zhou Jin, her backup choice, tightly.

At this moment, while He Shu jested lightly, she kept an eye on Zhou Jin with her peripheral vision.

Sure enough, his warm smile froze momentarily, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.

Clearly, Zhou Jin very much despises "He Tian", yet feels immense regret and guilt towards He Shu, his childhood companion and White Moonlight.

He Shu felt secretly smug, grasping the opportunity when "He Tian" bowed her head sweetly, she quickly gave Zhou Jin a gaze full of lingering affection yet helplessness.

Zhou Jin’s heart grew ever more chaotic.

Meanwhile, He Tiantian lowered her eyelids, hiding the coldness in her gaze.

"Shu, Shu’s younger sister is joking again!"

With a soft cough, Zhou Jin echoed He Shu’s words, feigning politeness, he said, "Since we’ve met, why not sit down and have a meal together!"

"..." He Tiantian abruptly raised her head, showing a hesitant expression.

Her demeanor suggested to Zhou Jin and He Shu that she very much wanted He Shu to leave but feared angering Zhou Jin.

Trying to be polite but unable to fake it.

A hint of sarcasm quickly flashed across He Shu’s lips; her naive cousin really is straightforward.

Every expression worn on the face, as if her emotions were plain as paper.

This must be how children who grow up pampered by their parents feel, without exposure to human cunning, without needing to devise elaborate strategies to conceal their thoughts.

Zhou Jin, however, was disdainful, and thought "He Tian" was an ignorant fool.

"Thank you, brother-in-law! But today, let’s forget it. It’s late, if I don’t return soon, my mom will worry!"

He Shu maintained a gentle and elegant smile, resembling a noble and reserved daughter of a noble family.

"Third sister, I should head back now. By the way, do you have any messages for grandmother and second aunt?"

He Shu covered all bases, dismissing "He Tian’s" slightly petty demeanor.

"No! If there’s anything, I’ll go back to the mansion and tell my mom!"

He Tiantian casually replied, seeing He Shu really leaving, her chubby face showed child-like delight.

He Shu & Zhou Jin:...

Really couldn’t bear to look, how could someone be so dim.

Discovering her husband and another woman together in one room, yet easily soothed with just a few words?

He Tiantian seemed unaware of the contempt from the male and female leads, and after sending He Shu off, packed several signature dishes and left Star Picking Tower with Zhou Jin.

While boarding the carriage, He Tiantian seemed to unintentionally look back at Star Picking Tower—

If she remembered correctly, this restaurant is part of the Marquis Chengen’s Mansion property.

And the Fourth Prince is the Empress’s adopted son, also fully supported by the Marquis Chengen’s Mansion...