The Hunter’s Lively Wife
Chapter 1289: Envy

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1289: Envy

Prince Ning had walked over with Gu Yan, and moreover, from the moment he arrived, it was quite obvious that he was assisting her. Prince Ning had no familial relations with her, and he didn’t even know her.

Prince Ning had just helped her, so it was clear that he did so out of respect for Gu Yan. If not for Gu Yan, Su Yunjin could think of no reason why Prince Ning would immediately come to her aid.

A trace of surprise flitted across Gu Yan’s face, as he hadn’t expected his little wife to suddenly ask this question. However, his expression soon returned to normal.

Gu Yan indeed knew Prince Ning, and his departure was because of the prince. As Su Yunjin watched Gu Yan, scrutinizing the expression on his face, she became even more certain of the fact that Gu Yan knew Prince Ning.

Gu Yan didn’t plan to hide his acquaintance with Prince Ning from his little wife; it wasn’t anything that couldn’t be talked about. If his little wife asked, Gu Yan intended to tell her the truth about his connection to Prince Ning. Just as Gu Yan was about to speak, he suddenly heard the Princess of Prince Rui Residence call out to her.

"Madam Su, come up here." Having decided to recognize Su Yunjin as her sworn sister right after the full moon ceremony was over, the Princess of Prince Rui Residence called Su Yunjin to come up.

With an invitation from the princess, Su Yunjin did not wait to hear Gu Yan’s explanation and hurriedly lifted her skirt to ascend the platform. The Princess of Prince Rui Residence had already informed the Dowager Princess and Prince Rui about her intention to take Su Yunjin as a sworn sister, and the Dowager Princess had no objections. It was the prerogative of the Princess of Prince Rui Residence, and if she wanted to acknowledge her, so be it.

As for Prince Rui, he initially disapproved. The Princess, as a noble consort, held a high status—how could she casually acknowledge someone as her sworn sister? If that person had malicious intentions, the recognition as a sworn sister would tarnish the princess’s reputation were the person to transgress in the future.

Prince Rui, concerned about his wife’s reputation and thinking her too naïve, fearing she might be deceived, hence interjected a word of caution.

When the Princess recounted how Su Yunjin had saved her and her child several times over, and that it was Su Yunjin who had preserved the life of her child, Prince Rui no longer objected. No matter whether the woman was sincere or not, as someone who had saved the Princess’s life and the life of his legitimate son, Prince Rui was willing to grant her the respect she deserved. Since the Princess wanted to acknowledge her, then acknowledge her he would. Prince Rui no longer objected. He was convinced, along with the Dowager Princess.

Thus, the Princess had ordered preparations to be made to recognize Su Yunjin as her sworn sister, starting with arranging a meeting gift. When the princess had come here, she had brought some jewelry with her. She felt the other pieces were too ornate; although luxurious, they did not suit Su Yunjin’s demeanor.

The year she entered the Wang Residence, the Empress Dowager had bestowed upon her a pair of Ice Bracelets. The Princess thought these Ice Bracelets were perfect for Su Yunjin, a most fitting gift for her.

Therefore, she chose the Ice Bracelets as the token. From then on, possessing the Ice Bracelets would ensure Su Yunjin received respect wherever she went. Should she visit Jincheng,

she could easily come and go from the Prince Rui Residence by virtue of the Ice Bracelets.

Su Yunjin, with her rounded belly, found walking inconvenient, and seeing her struggle, the Princess of Prince Rui Residence arranged for her personal maid to support Su Yunjin.

The noble ladies and daughters of prestigious families who witnessed this scene below were all green with envy at Su Yunjin. Although the Princess of Prince Rui Residence was just a prince’s consort, she was in fact the first legitimate daughter-in-law of the Empress Dowager. Despite the Emperor’s harem being filled with various beauties and consorts, the position of the Empress had remained vacant.