Although there are rumors that I am an ugly woman, many people still come to propose. Zhao Lingfeng has not given up and comes to the residence every day to seek an audience. The Prime Minister's Residence can no longer sit idly by and wrote a letter to Su Wan'er inquiring about the situation. They believe that since Su Wan'er has entered the War King Manor, she can take advantage of the proximity to facilitate my engagement with Su Chenyi, allowing me to marry into the Prime Minister's Residence.
Su Wan'er, not daring to hide anything, showed me the letter. She said, "I have already replied to my parents, telling them not to set their sights on the Princess anymore." I threw the letter on the table and said, "From now on, show me any letters you receive."
Su Wan'er turned pale and said, "Princess, I..." I looked at her coldly and asked, "What? Are you unwilling?" Su Wan'er's expression changed, and after biting her lip, she replied, "Princess, my parents are of equal standing; it seems inappropriate for them to write to a younger generation."
I chuckled lightly and said, "Then let your good parents include me in their letters when they write to you." Su Wan'er gritted her teeth and said, "Fine."
The next day, the Prime Minister's Wife replied angrily, scolding Su Wan'er for being useless and unable to help her family; she claimed that the Crown Prince and War King Manor were not worth as much as a merchant woman. I watched as Su Wan'er finished reading the letter. The scolding from the Prime Minister's Wife was incessant, yet there was no reaction on Su Wan'er's face. I raised an eyebrow; this Su Wan'er is quite adaptable.
To select a satisfactory husband for me, War King Manor held a martial arts competition for suitors. The competition consisted of three rounds. The first round required good looks; the second round required high culture; only in the third round would they compete in martial arts. I would sit on the judging panel with two men who passed the first two rounds; I could choose whoever I was interested in.
My mother specifically instructed that on the day of the competition, I was not allowed to wear a veil or hide behind a screen so that the outside world could see how beautiful the Little Princess of War King Manor is. I frowned and said, "Mother, I usually conduct business openly; people say I am an ugly woman. If my appearance is revealed, won't there be doubts?"
My mother snorted lightly and said, "You are the Legitimate Daughter of War King Manor, not just a royal princess but a princess of the manor who is favored even more than a princess. Who would dare call you an ugly woman?"
Both my father and mother started to laugh, clearly not taking my worries to heart.
I sighed lightly, "But everyone outside says I'm just a businesswoman who knows how to make money, mingling with men and having lost my purity long ago."
My mother held my hand, " Yang'er, you manage the tavern and the shops well, and your business is thriving. Your father and I are proud of you. As for those rumors, we at War King Manor never pay them any mind."
My eyes felt warm, and I nodded, "Mm!"
The news about War King Manor holding a martial arts competition to select a suitor for Little Princess spread rapidly through the capital like the wind rustling through wheat fields.
On the day of the competition, the area around the arena was packed with young masters and common folk who came to watch.
I supported my father and mother as we approached the judges' table at the arena.
Looking around, I saw not only dignitaries but also ordinary citizens across from the arena.
"Weren't they saying that Little Princess is ugly? Why is she still wearing a veil?"
"What do you know? Little Princess is the Legitimate Daughter of War King Manor; even if she were ugly, she could still marry the Crown Prince!"
"I heard that Little Princess chose a businessman as her husband; she's that Madam Manager from Hongchang Tavern."
"What? That Madam Manager is actually Little Princess? No wonder she's so wealthy and has such a big business!"
"I've heard that Madam Manager is beautiful; there was a Consort who wanted to force her into marriage, but she scolded him away."
The crowd below the arena buzzed with discussions.
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