Su Yingxue's Plan

Chu Mingyuan concealed his slight impatience in his gaze. "What's the matter?"

"It's a joyous occasion. The day before yesterday, Madam Wu from Minister Wu's family and Marquis Su came to inform me that their two families intend to arrange a marriage. They seek the emperor's divine grace to honor their families and bestow the union of Young General Su and Miss Wu," the empress spoke with a hint of sinister satisfaction.

She cast a smug glance at Su Yingxue, but to her surprise, Su Yingxue had already left her seat.

Madam Wu was also conspicuously absent from her place.

Wu Ruofei anxiously clutched her handkerchief, scanning the surroundings. "What's happening? The empress has spoken, where has Mother gone?"

This was a critical moment for her impending marriage!

Why had her mother left?

In a corner of Fengzao Palace, Madam Wu blocked Su Yingxue's path with a stern expression. "Su Yingxue, what are your intentions?"