The Cold-Blooded Prince's Seductive Consort

  Shui Lian swept a glance at the big madam, saw the worried look in her eyes again, and couldn't help but sneer slightly before recovering her composure and saying: "Things from back then can't be taken back, Moon doesn't want to mention it again."

  Shui Yunheng's expression slightly eased, and his face relaxed a bit. After all, she was his own daughter, and in the three years she had been missing, she must have suffered greatly.

  The madam saw Shui Yunheng's calm expression and seemed to have softened her heart, but how could she be willing to give up. She looked at Shui Lianyue with a kind motherly tone and said.

  "Mei, you've suffered a lot outside for many years, and naturally, I'm heartbroken. But this afternoon's words, you absolutely shouldn't have slandered me and your sister like that. It's not that I'm holding it against you, but some manners still need to be learned. Tomorrow, I'll invite a few good teachers for you, and we'll study diligently."

  Shui Yunheng indeed softened a bit, but when he heard the great lady mention again that Yue'er didn't distinguish between superior and inferior, his face sank once more.

  Then she saw the kind-hearted lady, but Shui Ling Yue still had a cold face, and her anger flared up again.

  "Is this the attitude you show to your elders? Look at Y'ao, she's knowledgeable and reasonable, virtuous and gentle, with all good qualities. In the future, when she marries into a husband's family, she'll be loved and respected, and will bring honor to her natal family too. And what about you? Can't you learn from these examples after all these years?"

  "The moon is naturally not as good as her sister, with fine clothes and food for many years, and being raised in a deep boudoir, she knows the basics and understands virtuous morals. Therefore, she also naturally can't match up to the prince, and it would be a loss of face for father. I hope that father can discuss this with Queen Cloud and see if the engagement can be cancelled. If not, then let her sister marry him instead. After all, the status of princess is quite suitable for her sister."

  "What? Cancel the engagement?" Shui Yunheng became even more enraged, suddenly standing up and pointing at Shui Lianyue, shouting angrily: "Do you think anyone can be married off just like that? The Emperor's words are golden, how can they be changed by your few words? And you still dare to say let your sister marry him instead, you, you're simply rebellious and disobedient".

  Shui Lian Yue's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her icy face finally showed a hint of expression. However, it was fleeting, because she saw several emotions flash across Shui Mu Yao's almond-shaped eyes - delight, loss, jealousy, and resentment. At that moment, she understood that Shui Mu Yao actually seemed quite willing to marry the prince.

  She immediately looked straight at the water cloud and said in a soft voice, "Father, why use the phrase 'great rebellion' to describe your daughter? Your daughter did this too, for the sake of fulfilling her sister's wishes. Besides, Moon doesn't understand much about etiquette, female virtues, and female teachings. Even if she learned, it wouldn't be as good as her sister. Moon has self-awareness and doesn't dare compete with her sister for favor. I hope Father can fulfill this wish."

  These words from Shui Lian Yue successfully shifted Shui Yun Heng's attention to Shui Mu Yao, he turned around, his face gloomy as he looked at Shui Mu Yao, the gaze was so frightening that it made Shui Mu Yao tremble.

  "Is what Moon said really true?" The low voice carried a hint of oppression.

  The madam couldn't bear to see her daughter being wronged, so she stepped forward and stood in front of Shui Muyao, somewhat anxiously saying to Shui Yunheng: "Sir, Yue'er just returned today, and she hasn't been in the mansion for three years. How could she have known that Y'ao liked Prince Wang? Sir must not listen to one-sided words and scare Y'ao."

  It seemed that one sentence had awakened Shui Yunheng, and he looked at Shui Lianyue again and asked: "Yan'er is right, you just returned to the mansion today, how did you know?"

  "The moon does not dare to lie, just now every time the moon mentions the two words 'Wang Ye', she sees a hint of joy in her sister's eyebrows and eyes. But just now Father refused the moon, not allowing Sister to marry into the Wang family, the moon saw Sister's face fall, and was even more certain." Water Lian Yue glanced at Water Mu Yao behind Madame, whose body had already begun to tremble with fear.

  In Shui Lian Yue's memory, this father had never appeared before. Seeing Shui Mu Yao trembling again, she thought to herself that logically speaking, Shui Mu Yao should be the one receiving favor instead. Even if Father was throwing a tantrum, she shouldn't have been scared to this extent, right?

  "Bang", Shui Yunheng's palm slapped on the table, and the teacups really rang out. His chest heaved up and down as he stared at Shui Lianyue, then looked at Madame, slowly sat down, and coldly said: "Jade knows etiquette, naturally understands what to do, what not to do, what to say, and what not to say. And you", he pointed at Shui Lianyue, "don't know etiquette, don't understand hierarchy. As the saying goes, 'A child who is not taught by his father will be punished by him.' Today, I'll punish you first so that you can remember it well. From tomorrow on, in addition to learning female virtues, female morals, and female redology, you must come to pay respects to your aunt every day. Did you hear?"

  As soon as Shui Yunheng's words fell, the madam revealed a triumphant smile on her face, and behind her, Shui Muyao had also stood up, now gloating at her misfortune.

  Shui Lianyue also understood that punishment was inevitable, but what made her regretful was that not only did the marriage not get cancelled, but also, Father didn't fall into the trap she had set up on purpose. It was clear that he wouldn't bother with Shui Muyao. To put it bluntly, she, Shui Lianyue, had no status at all in this mansion.

  "Master, it's all my fault, Miss is not involved, Master can punish me if you want", before Shui Lianyue could speak, Hong Ying knelt down in front of her and begged.

  "Who are you again?" Shui Yunheng was also somewhat surprised, his impression was that he hadn't arranged a maid for Shui Lianyue.

  Hong Ying kowtowed and replied: "I, Hong Ying, am a maid who has always followed the young lady. Today's events are entirely my fault and have nothing to do with the young lady. I beg of you, sir, not to punish the young lady. The young lady is in poor health and cannot withstand punishment."

  "As a member of the Shi family, if you can't even withstand this punishment, what will happen when you marry into the Wang family and have to endure humiliation in the future?" Water Yunheng had just finished speaking when he waved his hand towards the door. Two housekeepers led by Wu Guan came in, carrying long benches and holding rattans, standing aside waiting for Water Yunheng's orders.