Chapter 2292: Revenge First
Of course, her attempts were far from the standard and certainly not pleasing to the eye. To the Empress and others present, it was yet another moment of disdain.
The Empress, however, couldnât be bothered to take Madam Su seriously. Otherwise, she might have simply reprimanded her on the spot and moved on.
Instead, the Empress lectured Madam Su at length about proper etiquette and conduct for the future. Madam Su silently seethed, finding every word grating and unnecessary.
In her mind, it was all utter nonsense!
Complete bullsh*t!
But in order to see her own daughter, she had no choice but to endure it patiently.
Unexpectedly, towards the end of the lecture, the Empress stated, âConcubine Su remains grounded and is not receiving visitors. I summoned you today to remind you to be more mindful in the future. Learn proper decorum and rules well, and donât become a laughingstock! Once Concubine Suâs confinement is lifted, you may visit the palace.â
Madam Suâs eyes widened in disbelief. ââŠâ
So this whole charade was just to toy with her?
The veins on Madam Suâs forehead pulsed with anger. She nearly leaped up to unleash a torrent of curses.
âYes, Empress! I understand!â
Madam Su clenched her teeth, her expression dark with fury. She wished she could devour the Empress whole and storm out in a fit of rage.
Meanwhile, as Madam Su left, the Empress simmered with anger herself. She sneered, âLook at her attitude! Wasnât I doing this for her own good? Itâs as if Iâve committed a crime. She truly doesnât know how to appreciate kindness!â
Others joined in with righteous indignation and ridicule.
âYour Majesty, donât let her get to you. You were trying to educate such a crude woman, but sheâs just like teaching a cow to play the lute!â
âExactly. Given her background, what more can we expect?â
âYour Majesty, please donât let such a vulgar woman affect your peaceâŠâ
Back at home, Madam Su vented her frustrations, eager to paint a negative picture of the Empress to Su Huai, who was distraught.
Su Huaiâs loyalty to the Third Prince had never been unwavering; it was always about leveraging power. But now, if serving the Third Prince no longer guaranteed power, what was the point of his loyalty? Why should he continue to pledge allegiance?
Reflecting on the Third Prince and courtiersâ resentment since losing a city he had conquered, Su Huaiâs resolve began to falter.
However, he quickly pushed aside these thoughts for the time being. Revenge was his sole focus now!
Nothing mattered more than vengeance!
Not only did he need to avenge his fallen brothers, but he also needed to reclaim his honor.
He had to restore the dignity he had lost.
How could General Su, without his confidence, lead effectively?
Everything else would have to wait until he had exacted his revengeâŠ
Word of Su Huai and his group returning to Jiangning spread to Shao Yunduan.
Shao Yunduan showed no surprise, but Qiao Xuan smiled and remarked, âReputation lasts a thousand years!â
After all, Su Huai was a seasoned water bandit and an excellent swimmer. Maneuvering a ship was as effortless to him as eating and sleeping.
Although the sea presented different challenges compared to rivers and lakes, their survival odds were high as long as no sudden storms arose.
According to Zheng Sanggeâs assessment, given Su Huaiâs temperament, he wouldnât take defeat lying down. He might seek revenge and attempt a comeback. Therefore, tight security around Hangzhou City was imperative, with preparations in place for another potential battle.
Shao Yunduan instructed immediate preparations to safeguard civilians and secure essential supplies. With the recent harvest providing ample food and provisions, they were ready to initiate war if necessary!
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