The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly-Chapter 1091 - 414: My Husband Is a Supporting Character (Part 13)_3

Chapter 1091: Chapter 414: My Husband Is a Supporting Character (Part 13)_3

Now then—

The Fourth Prince raised his eyebrows, his thoughts roughly formed.

"Go, investigate the matter thoroughly!"

For example, why did Seventh Brother "coincidentally" meet the Princess Consort’s cousin.

And whether Seventh Brother and the Princess Consort are truly a perfect pair or a resentful couple!

The Fourth Prince had long been titled a prince, with the full support of Marquis Chengen’s Mansion.

Therefore, he had quite a few reliable people at his disposal.

Within two days, the past grudges between Zhou Jin, He Shu, and He Tian were learned by the Fourth Prince.

Of course, to the world, He Shu and Zhou Jin held no private affections—only a slight fondness between young boys and girls whose hearts were just beginning to open.

Even the Fourth Prince understood the longstanding ties between He Shu and Zhou Jin, and Zhou Jin’s profound love for He Shu.

Anyone who has walked through youth knows, when young, who hasn’t had a few admired figures.

Once each marries, the past becomes mere whispers in the wind.

Had he only seen the information on paper, the Fourth Prince might not have thought much more.

But, he was present that night.

Although there was no major scandalous "catching in the act," the astute and insightful Fourth Prince sensed a hint of a clue.

"...This Fourth Miss of the He Family is quite extraordinary!" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

He didn’t feel dislike; instead, the Fourth Prince remembered He Shu’s name.

Yet, when the Fourth Prince learned that the Empress favored He Shu as his concubine, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Not quite disgusted, yet lacking any joy or satisfaction.

Anyway, it was just a bit unsettling.

Still, the Empress was right; He Shu is indeed an excellent choice.

She is a daughter of the He Family, whom He Jing and his wife greatly adore.

But she isn’t their biological daughter, so neither the Emperor nor other princes would have serious concerns.

If he took her, the Fourth Prince could strengthen his ties with He Jing.

Even if he couldn’t draw them into his camp, he could gain certain support.

Not being feared while obtaining real benefits is the best choice.

However... the Fourth Prince swallowed hard, suppressing the discomfort in his heart.

When he raised his face again, he wore a gentle and obedient smile, "I will follow Mother’s arrangements!"

"Good! Your grandmother’s birthday is on the first of next month, and the ladies of the He Family will be there. When the time comes, take a look, and if you find her suitable, I’ll summon the Ma Family to the palace!"

The Empress was very pleased with her adoptive son’s attitude and decided the matter immediately.

"Yes! I will obey!"

The Fourth Prince hurriedly agreed, looking at the Empress with full admiration and said, "Mother must worry for me again!"

"You are my son; if not for you, who else?"

The Empress smiled lovingly, yet her words held a bit of double entendre.

The Fourth Prince said no more but instead smiled with gratitude.

On the first of September, it was the birthday of the Grand Madam of Marquis Chengen’s Mansion.

Though not a major milestone, the old lady has a daughter who is the Empress, and not one without favor, at that.

Therefore, the birthday banquet of this Ancestor attracted nearly all the nobles of the Capital City.

The entrance to Marquis Chengen’s Mansion was bustling with carriages, and inside it brimmed with floral splendor, elegance, and festivity.

He Shu wore the jewelry and dress that the Ma Family gifted her, demurely and obediently staying by Ma Family’s side.

The Ma Family actively introduced familiar ladies, "This is our mansion’s Fourth Miss... Just reached marriageable age this year... Hasn’t been matched yet..."

He Shu blushed, looking down, like a bashful rose, both beautiful and reserved.

What else could the attending ladies not understand?

Some with families equivalent to the He Family and marriageable juniors were intrigued, seeing the Ma Family’s attention to He Shu and recalling the rumors circulating in town.

They began to speak with Ma Family in suggestive tones.

Ma Family entertained them, pondering if their family status would satisfy He Shu.

He Shu:...I still wish to marry into the Royal Family!

She knew being a Royal Family’s daughter-in-law wouldn’t be easy, but she didn’t want to be trampled by He Tian all her life.

Although in this era, women’s constraints weren’t too strict,

to succeed by themselves alone was nearly impossible—they could only rely on marriage.

And the Royal Family was perhaps the most esteemed; even being a concubine surpasses being a matriarch in a noble family.

Compared to the embroidered gold wedding dress of He Tian, even the privileged Ma Family couldn’t aspire to wear such a garment.

He Shu admitted upon seeing He Tian’s wedding dress, she felt a surge of ambition.

She wanted to rise above others; she wanted to enjoy all the best in the world!

Much driven by ambition, the Fourth Prince harbouring other plans, both ended up "coincidentally" meeting again, without He Tian’s ploys this time!