Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 222: Fell Through

Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Fell Through

Before she could think too much, the servant’s voice came from outside the door.

"Miss, the horse carriage from the He Family has arrived."

Su Tao steadied herself and then, with support from Shuangshuang, she rose to her feet.

She must not fail today.

The horse carriage of the He Family stopped outside the door, and the servant was momentarily amazed when he saw Su Tao coming out.

Once he recovered, he quickly placed a small stool and bowed as Su Tao entered the carriage.

Upon Su Tao and Shuangshuang being duly seated, the servant spoke: "Miss Su, our master is waiting for you at Zuitingxuan."

Su Tao nodded, while Shuangshuang, recognizing the courtesy, took out a silver horn from her small bag, lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, and slipped it into the servant’s pocket.

"Thank you for your hard work."

The servant chuckled, repeatedly reassured her that it was not hard work, weighed the silver horn in his pocket, and happily deposited it within.

Surrounding by many prominent merchants taking their horse carriages to Zuitingxuan, the people on the street couldn’t help but marvel at the extreme luxury of these carriages.

"In my opinion, just the two pieces of white jade on the He Family’s carriage alone are enough for our family to eat for a year, I guess?"

A young man gasped as he looked at the carriage that had just passed by.

"A year? That means you don’t appreciate the real treasures." His companion clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying, "Just that one piece of white jade is worth at least twenty taels! Can your family eat twenty taels in a year?"

"We can’t, we can’t."

Hearing their conversation, the onlookers couldn’t help but take a deep breath. Just one piece of white jade that decorated the carriage is worth twenty taels?

"Look at that one."

The man pointed to another carriage.

Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing to only to see a carriage that looked rather unremarkable, leading to much curiosity.

"What’s going on with that carriage? I think there’s nothing wrong with it?"

"Exactly. It looks pretty ordinary to me."

"It doesn’t look as luxurious as the He Family carriage. Look at their carriage, the top is all made of silk!"

"That’s because you don’t know the true value of goods. Look at that carriage, the whole body is shiny black, and there is a faint smell of sandalwood in the air. That’s what it is, it’s made of black sandalwood! Just one of those wheels, who knows how many years of meals it would provide for us!"

"Wow, is it that expensive?"

"Exactly."

The man curled his lip, and his face was full of smugness.

While everyone was chattering about which family’s carriage was the most extravagant, they saw another silk-topped carriage approaching.

"Why is there another carriage from the He Family?"

"I think so too, but why did the He Family’s carriage arrive twice?"

As they were talking, the carriage had passed by and stopped at the gate of Zuitingxuan, where a group of young men in white, with cold expressions, were waiting to check the invitations of the attendees.

Shuangshuang respectfully lifted the curtain, while Su Tao stepped out from the carriage, holding her dress.

The young lady’s stunning beauty bewildered even the worldly youths.

The young master of the He Family, who had arrived early, was reminded that his family’s carriage had arrived. He hastily approached and was stunned for a moment when he saw Su Tao.

The young master was of the same age as Su Tao and was wearing a dark robe that day. His waist was adorned with a piece of polished jade and his long hair was neatly combed. At this moment, his cheeks were slightly red.

"Miss Su."

The young master of the He Family quickly came forward. Su Tao just smiled at him while Shuangshuang handed the invitation to the young man in white by the door. Then, the mistress and the maid entered the venue.

"Miss Su, this way please."

"Thanks to young master He."

Her voice was as sweet as the song of an oriole and every word she spoke attracted the attention of those around her.

The entourage entered Zuitingxuan, and only then did the common people snap out of their daze.

"This Miss Su, she’s so stunningly beautiful."

"She doesn’t seem like a mortal, but rather like a fairy descending from heaven."

A group of men was filled with a multitude of feelings.

The women and girls nearby also had their eyes full of envy.

This Miss Su truly is an extraordinary person!

Why can’t they have such beautiful appearances as hers?

"But why did Miss Su arrive in the He Family’s carriage?"

A young man suddenly opened his mouth, and everyone around him suddenly realized the implication.

Yes, hadn’t there been continuous rumors in the city that the city lord has taken a fancy to Miss Su?

Why was she now coming with the young master of the He Family?

"Could it be that Miss Su is not interested in the city lord?"

"But wasn’t it only the day before yesterday that someone saw the city lord and Miss Su together?"

"I heard that the city lord was even seen flying with Miss Su on a rooftop!"

"Is this a duel between two men for one woman?"

Lin Yicheng, who was watching the lively scene nearby, was somewhat annoyed by these words. He wanted to go forward and argue with the man but was pulled back by his brother.

"Second Brother, why are you holding me back?"

"Big brother, it’s enough that we know the truth. It’s not the time to interfere with Wenchen’s affairs."

Lin Ercheng shook his head, let go of his brother only after he had calmed down.

"Alright then."

Just now, Lin Yicheng got a little carried away. He only came to his senses after his younger brother pulled him.

They were just rumors. The more outrageous the rumors, the safer his sister is.

Within the crowd, Chi Sheng, who heard these words, was thoughtful, while Xiaoqi, who stood beside him, looked a bit displeased.

He remembered that the current city lord of Yan City is the husband of that woman.

While everyone was laughing, Shen Wenchen appeared, his face cold.

Shen Wenchen wore a black silk robe today, glanced briefly at the onlooking crowd, and then turned his gaze away, riding his horse towards Zuitingxuan.

As he gave them that glance, those who were just laughing all of a sudden closed their mouths, their expressions a bit embarassed.

This time, it was Lin Yicheng’s turn to step forward to ask the most talkative man: "Brother, who is the man that just passed by? I noticed that as soon as he arrived, you stopped talking?"

The man stared at Lin Yicheng suspiciously, wanted to retort but was deterred by Lin Yicheng, who was half a head taller, and said grudgingly: "That’s our city lord of Yan City. You, an outsider, what’s it to you?"

"So he is the city lord? I thought you were, given how you have something to say about everyone."

Lin Yicheng was tall and stout, and while he was laughing light-heartedly, the man retreated two steps out of fear, and swallowed the mockery found in Lin Yicheng’s words.

Shen Wenchen, on his horse, heard Lin Yicheng’s words and just tugged the corners of his lips.

But that movement caused several girls to blush.

Shen Wenchen was naturally handsome, and ever since he joined the army, he acquired a determined character that rich young masters do not possess. In the past, his grim expressions had kept many girls at a distance. But now, they found that the city lord seemed to smile more often, didn’t he look like a good husband?

Although there were rumors about him and Miss Su, Miss Su was obviously involved with the young master of the He Family now. So, wasn’t the city lord left with nothing?

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