Thirteenth Lady's Comback: Her Everyday Life as a Bystander-Chapter 122 - 10: Beauty’s Calamity (Part 3)

Miss Zhao squeezed Sixth Miss’s hand, "I’ll go home and plead with Grandmother!"

Left behind were the three Song Family sisters, two Cousins, and Susu. Aside from Fifth Miss smiling faintly and her eyes darting around, everyone else had a pale face.

Susu wanted to wait for Ruan Qiniang, but didn’t know what to say. Forcing herself to stay calm, she said, "Ladies, let’s get on the carriage first and discuss it back at the mansion!"

The carriage was lively with chatter on the way there, but silent on the return. Susu leaned against the carriage, feeling as though her brain was about to explode from thinking, though in truth, she wasn’t thinking about anything. One word could describe it—"blank."

Once they got off the carriage, entered the mansion, and arrived at Sui’an Hall, Susu suddenly wasn’t afraid anymore upon seeing the Old Madam. What’s the point of overthinking? Just follow the Old Madam’s arrangements.

Having transmigrated here, Susu had been a noble daughter of the Duke Mansion, an Official Slave in a women’s prison, a little Maid in the Song Mansion, so what if she became a Concubine of Prince Gong Mansion?

Seventh Sister had just said today that as long as one is alive, there is hope, and Susu never thought of dying!

In the upper room, Sixth Young Master was there as well, saying something amusing that made Old Madam and the nanny laugh heartily!

Since arriving in the Capital, Sixth Young Master had moved to the outer courtyard and entered the official school, only getting a day off every ten days, and even then, he was caught by Fifth Young Master for tutoring and calligraphy practice, losing ten pounds in just a few months.

Though Old Madam felt sorry, she couldn’t say anything. Every time Sixth Young Master came to pay his respects, she would keep him for a while, letting him go only after lunch. Unexpectedly, this afternoon, Sixth Young Master was still there.

Sixth Young Master also saw several sisters, cousin, and Susu, and said with a smile: "Finally you all have returned. This time I took first place in the school exams, and Fifth Brother gave me a day off and some silver. I bought the new pastries from Fragrance House for Grandmother and sisters."

It must be noted, this poor child’s monthly salary is all taken by his own Fifth Brother.

The girls, though troubled, still showed great admiration for their younger brother, praising him. Seeing their brother’s proud demeanor, the gloom in their hearts seemed to dissipate.

Fifth Miss, having learned her lesson, should have known what to say and what not to say, but couldn’t help herself and smiled, saying, "Today is truly a double blessing!" Instantly, the room fell silent.

Old Madam had noticed from the start that her granddaughters and great-granddaughters didn’t look right, but since Susu appeared calm, she thought perhaps some noble girl had disgraced them, planning to ask Susu in private later. But now, hearing Fifth Miss’s words, she didn’t know what it meant. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

She placed the lidded bowl on the tea table, glanced at her granddaughters, and said, "You’ve been out all day, and it’s not as comfortable as being at home. Go to your rooms and rest. Come back to Sui’an Hall for dinner." She then patted Sixth Young Master, "Don’t become arrogant just because you took first place. Have your brothers join us for dinner."

Though young, Sixth Young Master was just as perceptive as his Sixth Sister. Knowing that something must have happened when his sisters went out, he obediently left upon hearing Grandmother’s words.

After the girls returned to their respective rooms, Old Madam finally revealed her concern and asked, "Susu, what happened?"

Susu sighed, "It’s nothing major, just that Prince Gong saw me!"

Upon hearing the first part, Old Madam relaxed. But the second part made her heart race up again, as she pointed at Susu, unable to speak for a while, nearly fainting!

The others had not yet recovered their wits when they saw Old Madam so enraged that she couldn’t speak. They rushed to pat her back and chest, while Susu never expected Old Madam to become this upset, immediately kneeling down to help regulate Old Madam’s breathing, "Exhale, inhale, once more."

Once Old Madam caught her breath, she saw Susu still kneeling by her feet, her upper body leaning on her legs, watching her worriedly. Her pitiful appearance tugged at the heartstrings, making Old Madam both amused and angry.

"Get up, how does this look? What happened, how did you end up seeing Prince Gong? Tell me everything from the beginning."

Susu stood up with a forced smile, "Please don’t be angry. I estimate that it’s really nothing serious." Seeing Old Madam about to glare at her again, she quickly recounted everything that happened at Prince Gong Mansion.

As Susu reached the ending about encountering Prince Gong, she felt wronged. This was simply a calamity that came out of nowhere! Judging by Prince Gong’s furious expression, he was obviously going to find trouble with the Princess Consort. Who would have thought a Prince would be such a lecher, unable to move upon seeing a beauty?

Upon hearing it was merely that Prince Gong saw Susu and neither stopped her nor spoke to her, Old Madam finally felt a slight relief.

Even if Prince Gong had no shame, he wouldn’t openly ask for a maid from another mansion. If he was interested, he would discreetly ask the Princess Consort to visit or subtly let the Song Family send Susu over.

However, even though Susu was now a law-abiding citizen, even if she wasn’t, Old Madam would never sell a servant for honor!

Fortunately, even though Prince Gong liked women, he favored elegance and wasn’t known for forcibly seizing people. But no one could guarantee Prince Gong wouldn’t change his style, as Susu’s face was truly stunning.

The best strategy was to quickly marry Susu off; forcibly seizing an unmarried woman and coercing a married woman are not the same crime.

But not to mention Susu wasn’t yet of age, even if she were, where could they find someone who could resist Prince Gong’s power and be a suitable match for Susu?