She had designed it perfectly: Su Jinhuan was supposed to be stung by wild bees and humiliate herself in public.
Instead, it was she and Ji Wantang who ended up being stung. Su Jinhuan, meanwhile, remained completely unscathed. Without a moment’s thought, she knew that treacherous woman, Su Jinhuan, must have been behind it. Even her previous entanglement with Wang Shuyue would have remained a secret if not for Su Jinhuan stirring up trouble. It was that meddling which had left her reputation in ruins. Lu Qingge thought that Su Jinhuan was truly a jinx; anyone who crossed her path was destined for misfortune. Once her brother returned and annulled their engagement, she would find every possible way to make Su Jinhuan pay.
Madam Wang entered the palace and, upon meeting the Empress, explained her intentions. After listening, the Empress hesitated. Lu Jin'an had recently distinguished himself and was riding a wave of popularity; if she forced his sister to marry Wang Shuyue now, it might cause resentment. A talent like Lu Jin'an must be brought under Qian'er’s command. To create a rift between Lu Jin'an and Qian'er over this would be counterproductive. In her eyes, the Wang family’s value was no longer what it once was compared to Lu Jin'an.
Chapter 33