After Transmigrating as the Scumbag Alpha Supporting Character, I Captured the Female Lead (GL) - Chapter 7

The title “Princess Consort” began to be used much more frequently in the Princess’s Residence.

“Sister Lanxin, the Princess Consort’s breakfast has been delivered.”

“The weather is hot. The Princess ordered more ice blocks to be sent to the Princess Consort’s bedchamber.”

“Sister Lanxin, these are the four treasures of the study that the Princess Consort requested.”

“…”

When the imperial edict appointing Su Lie as a Thousand-Household Marquis arrived at the Su Residence, Su Lie had just returned from the local government office. After receiving the decree, the attending eunuch intentionally mentioned that the Empress was deeply pleased that Su Yao had been disciplined and dedicated since marrying into the Princess’s Residence. She felt gratified, believing the Su family deserved merit for raising such a daughter.

The Su family was overjoyed, but Su Furen’s reaction was intriguing. There had been no news from the palace for two years, and now, a sudden decree of ennoblement felt less like a reward and more like compensation.

With many eyes and ears around, she couldn’t show her thoughts. Facing the congratulations of the crowd, she merely smiled.

After the eunuch left, Su Zhifeng enthusiastically grabbed Su Lie, saying: “Elder Brother, I never thought Yao Yao would have such fortune. Our Su Residence is now a Marquis Residence!”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Su Changhuan agreed: “Elder Brother, this is such a joyous occasion. Why don’t we go to the Ascent Tower to celebrate?”

“Good, let’s all go, all go.” Su Lie was very happy, feeling that the palace valued his daughter, and the Su family’s future would be smooth.

“Such a joyous occasion requires selecting a date for a celebration banquet. Let’s not go to the Ascent Tower today. You are all so happy you might lose your heads. We must mind our dignity and be careful that trouble doesn’t spring from careless words.” The Old Madam, having experienced many worldly affairs, had not lost her composure.

The Su family had always been known for its modest and honest reputation, which was inseparable from the Old Madam’s cautious way of handling things.

“We will listen to Mother. Then the three of us brothers will drink until we drop tonight.” Su Lie agreed.

The Second Madam, standing nearby, couldn’t quite hide the jealousy in her eyes. She nudged her daughter, Su Ruoning, standing beside her, signaling that if she didn’t speak now, when would she?

“Grandmother, Ning’er has a request.”

The smile on the Old Madam’s lips faded considerably, but out of consideration for the people present, she still asked: “What is it?”

“The Empress’s birthday banquet is approaching. Uncle can bring one family member into the palace then. Could you take me to see the world?” Su Ruoning asked humbly, with a touch of pleading.

“Nonsense.” The Old Madam’s hoarse, stern voice sounded: “Where do you put your First Aunt?”

“This…” Su Lie was momentarily embarrassed. Of course, he wanted to take his wife, but rejecting Su Ruoning directly in front of so many people might hurt the bond between the two brothers, and he might be called petty.

“Father, please talk to Uncle for me,” Su Ruoning whined, tugging at Su Zhifeng’s sleeve: “Father, I really want to go.”

She then looked at Su Lie, her eyes glistening with tears, looking pitiful:

“Uncle, Ning’er might never have a chance to see the palace in this lifetime. Today, Uncle has been granted the title of Marquis. On such a festive day, Uncle wouldn’t possibly refuse me, would he?”

Seeing that Su Ruoning had gone this far, everyone waited to see how Su Lie would respond.

“Ning’er, I will discuss this with your Uncle later,” Su Furen spoke up, breaking the deadlock. If it was truly just to see the world, it wouldn’t matter, but if she had other intentions that could implicate Su Yao, she absolutely could not agree.

The Third Madam looked at Su Ruoning, who was crying beautifully, with contempt. She doesn’t know her own place, only wanting to climb the social ladder.

Su Zhifeng had one son and one daughter and usually indulged Su Ruoning greatly. It was normal for a young girl to want to join in the excitement. He gently patted Su Ruoning’s hand.

“Ning’er, stop messing around.”

He then instructed the steward:

“Quickly prepare dinner. Tonight, my older brother and I will drink until we drop.”

With that, he nudged Su Lie to walk into the residence, giving Su Ruoning a reassuring look over his shoulder.

Rong Yang sat in the carriage, her gaze fixed on the fleeting streetscape outside the window.

As soon as she entered the flower market, Rong Yang instantly fell in love with a certain Xifu Begonia tree.

Although there were a few begonia trees in the Imperial Garden, none were as stunning as the one before her.

“After several nights of rain, the fragrance lingers; it is dyed with rouge, yet cannot be painted.”

Looking from a distance, the begonia flowers were like patches of crimson clouds, adding a dreamy color to the bustling market.

Naturally, many people scrambled for such a beautiful begonia tree.

Rong Yang had managed to deter a large number of people with money, but there were still a few who were not short of cash…

Finally, with no other choice, Rong Yang used her most effective identity. She had Chunxi deliberately say she was the Third Princess. She didn’t want this attention-seeking matter pinned on herself.

Who in the capital would dare to make an enemy of a Princess?

As expected, the few people who had just been loudly offering large sums of money fell silent.

Just when Rong Yang thought she had secured the tree, she realized there were people in the capital who were truly unafraid of the Royal Family.

“Wait.” Following the voice, a beautiful, bright-eyed woman, quite handsome, walked quickly toward them. However, what was most attractive about her was her heroic and spirited demeanor. She clearly had martial arts training.

“Rong Yang, I want this tree!”

Who is this person? She knows me and dares to compete with me.

Rong Yang looked at the face, recalling for a long time. It seemed familiar. She calmly said: “You?”

“What? Don’t you remember me!” Lin Wei said indignantly: “Three months ago, you came to me, saying Qianqian didn’t want to see you, and asked me to deliver her birthday gift.”

Qianqian? That Li Qianqian!

Rong Yang had practically forgotten this person. The original owner’s childhood sweetheart, the unrequited ‘White Moonlight’!

But… the original owner liked her, I don’t. Who cares about her!

Rong Yang wouldn’t yield this Xifu Begonia tree to anyone!

Seeing Rong Yang’s expression change slightly, Lin Wei thought she had agreed: “I delivered the gift for you, so do you owe me a favor?”

With that, she gestured for people to come and move the tree.

“Wait, I never said I was giving it to you,” Rong Yang said flatly, her coldness and nobility entirely natural.

“Are you crossing the river and burning the bridge?” Lin Wei looked Rong Yang straight in the eye without fear.

“Don’t you understand first come, first served?” Rong Yang’s face darkened, adopting a posture of absolute determination.

“You were the one who begged me for help last time,” Lin Wei said sharply.

“So what?” Rong Yang gestured for Chunxi to take action.

Seeing that brute force wouldn’t work, a flash crossed Lin Wei’s eyes: “I know Qianqian is going to a place in a few days. If you go, you are sure to run into her.”

“Let me have the tree, and I can tell you.”

Rong Yang inwardly sneered, scanning the surrounding spectators: “Why don’t you tell them, and see if they will yield a begonia tree to you?”

Lin Wei was stunned.

By the time she recovered, Rong Yang was already in the carriage. Did she not understand what I said?

“Chunxi, who was that person?” Rong Yang asked, genuinely perplexed. She really didn’t want to recall such irrelevant characters.

“Princess, that is Lin Wei, the legitimate daughter of the General Zhenyuan’s Residence,” Chunxi answered truthfully.

“The legitimate daughter of a General’s Residence dares to speak to me like that?” Rong Yang was somewhat surprised.

“Although it is the General’s Residence, General Zhenyuan pacified the realm and has great military achievements. The Emperor highly values him. Even the children of the General’s Residence were granted special permission from an early age to enter and exit the Imperial Palace freely, and they were companions to the princes and princesses.”

“So that’s how it is.” No wonder Rong Yang had no impression. The original owner disliked studying from childhood and barely went to the Imperial Study.

“And…” Chunxi hesitated.

“Just say it. Why are you beating around the bush?” Rong Yang rested her chin on her hand, leaning against the carriage window.

“And she has a close relationship with Miss Li Qianqian…”

Rong Yang thought carefully about this Li Qianqian. The book mentioned that the original owner liked her because, during a childhood palace banquet, when she was arguing with other children and was pushed to the ground, Li Qianqian helped her up and even helped her teach those children a lesson.

The first signs of a love-struck mind…

She gave her limited kindness and patience to Li Qianqian. Later, the two differentiated, Rong Yang becoming a Qianyuan (Alpha) and Li Qianqian becoming a Kunze (Omega). Logically, they should have had a happy ending.

But in reality, Li Qianqian was not what the original owner imagined—a childhood sweetheart who returned her feelings.

Li Qianqian liked a resourceful, elegant, polite, and strategically powerful superior, not someone like the original owner who was obsessive, violent, arrogant, rude, and idle.

Bound by her identity as a Princess, and because Rong Yang gave her plenty and was utterly devoted to her, Li Qianqian never promised her anything nor refused her anything…

Later, when the imperial edict for the granted marriage came down, Rong Yang went to Li Qianqian, wanting to take her and elope.

Li Qianqian felt relieved upon hearing this. She finally had a legitimate reason to draw a clear boundary with this woman.

The original owner blamed the marriage to Su Yao for Li Qianqian cutting ties with her, failing to realize that the other person had been looking for an excuse to shake her off all along.

In summary… you deserve better…