Chapter 6: The Unforeseen Turn of Events

Suyuxin's hand, gripping the chopsticks, abruptly exerted force, causing a bluish hue at her knuckles.

Her beloved younger sister!

Yesterday, it was her who had suggested a scheme to force the General to divorce her by staging a "caught in adultery" scenario. Yet, in her previous life, it was her who took advantage and climbed into the General's bed. Then she foolishly advocated for her, even pleading with the Emperor to grant her the status of a concubine. She was indeed too naive in her past life, consumed by thoughts of separation, believing in such nonsense.

Throughout history, men have maintained multiple relationships, even if it involved sleeping with a maid in the manor. How could such an act be construed as "caught in adultery"? It was clearly her sister's ambitious scheme. Wait, didn't her sister stay at the General's mansion last night? How did she miss the opportunity and return home instead of taking advantage of the medicine she administered to the General?

"Wasn't Second Sister resting at our residence last night?" Suyuxin suppressed her anger, took a deep breath, and inquired.

"She was initially at Xiangjiang Pavilion, but for some reason, Lady Jinling sent her back to the Minister's Residence last night," the reporting servant answered.

Suyuxin pursed her lips. Jinling was the General's personal guard, always following the General's orders. So, sending Suyu Xiang back to the Minister's Residence in the middle of the night was the General's decision? Why would he suddenly do this?

Furrowing her brows, Suyuxin struggled to recall the events of the previous day. The medicine was given by Suyu Xiang, instructing her to put it all in the drink. However, she, in her nervousness, spilled half of it outside. Hence, the medicine's effect halved and didn't restrain the General? In her past life, she had poured an entire packet into his drink. Even then, Suyu Xiang claimed that nothing happened between her and the General before her death. Now, with only half the dose, it would be even more challenging to ensnare the General. This accidental twist of fate was an opportunity granted by heaven.

Moreover, the General might have already seen through her intentions, hence the unsympathetic departure last night.

Thinking about this, Suyuxin couldn't help but laugh at herself. Everyone around her saw the cunning nature of Suyu Xiang, yet she, foolishly, walked straight into the trap with an open heart. But it was different now. This time around, she wanted Suyu Xiang to experience what it truly meant to fall from grace, to suffer deeply!

"Please let her in," Suyuxin regained her composure, reverting to her usual calm tone.

The attendant by her side clenched her fingers tightly. The mistress and Second Miss had always been close, and her malicious nature was well hidden. She particularly regarded them as thorns in her side. Undoubtedly, she would sow discord in the mistress's presence. If the mistress were to believe her...

The attendant dared not continue her thoughts. Despite Suyuxin's recent sincerity towards them, they still harbored concerns. It was evident how much Suyuxin had previously failed in her conduct.

Suyu Xiang had always appeared dignified and gentle in public, carrying a gentle smile on her lips at all times. However, today, that smile seemed forced. When the General sternly and unhesitatingly sent her away last night, it left her anxious. Unfortunately, she rose late and was delayed by her grandmother's illness, only finding a moment to come out now.

She needed to know what transpired in the General's mansion after her departure. If it was indeed due to the aphrodisiac, she needed to defend herself vigorously in front of the General and shift the blame entirely onto that idiot. She couldn't let the General loathe her for this.

Suyu Xiang anticipated the situation but didn't expect to be greeted with an unexpected revelation as soon as she entered. She noticed the faint purple mark on Suyuxin's neck, causing her pupils to contract, her forced smile vanishing.

"Did Sister and the General consummate last night?" Suyu Xiang's voice trembled uncontrollably.

"Yes," Suyuxin blushed shyly, unable to hide her heartfelt joy.

Of course, it was also a deliberate flaunting in front of Suyu Xiang. After all, she now understood the depth of her younger sister's obsessive love for the General. Although she was still puzzled about what exactly drew Suyu Xiang to the General.

The General, renowned as the "Living Yama" on the battlefield, combined with his fearsome scarred visage, was enough to silence children in the city with just his name. If it was status and position she sought, despite being the Grand General, there were others of higher status. Moreover, with the power and influence of her father, the Minister of Personnel, and her maternal family's Marquis, it was enough for her to marry the Crown Prince. So why was she so infatuated with the General?

While the General showed boundless kindness to her, it was entirely directed towards her, without an ounce of warmth for Suyu Xiang. What was she aiming for? There must be some reason that she was unaware of. It seemed she would have to investigate thoroughly when there was time. In this lifetime, she couldn't afford to be as ignorant as in her past life.

"How could you do this?" Suyu Xiang's fingers tightened, her gentle demeanor replaced with an agitated voice.

After plotting and preparing for so long, she hadn't expected to be upstaged by this fool. Although she knew she shouldn't be angry right now, she couldn't help it.

Why her!

Suyu Xiang's eyes were almost spitting fire, wishing to incinerate Suyuxin into ashes.