Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2259: The Su Family Was the One Who Caused All This

However, after months of fighting, what did they have to show for it in service to the Emperor? They hadn’t even managed to capture Jinhua City!

As criticism of the Su family intensified, countless ministers petitioned the Emperor to recall Su Huai immediately for recuperation. They insisted that the war could not be sustained.

Even the Third Prince harbored dissatisfaction towards the Su family. Despite their previous conquests on his behalf, they had failed to secure any new territories in recent months. His bias towards them was now wavering in the face of these widespread accusations.

The Third Prince regretted not intervening sooner to prevent this situation. He found himself trapped between competing interests.

Moreover, this conflict had strained his relationship with Shao Yunduan, making reconciliation even more unlikely.

Unable to win him over and unable to defeat him, this was the direst outcome possible.

It was the Su family who had sparked all of these troubles.

The Third Prince suddenly began to doubt Consort Su’s words once more, prompting him to summon Consort Fu for a detailed account of their actions in Huaixi.

Consort Fu eagerly seized the opportunity to see Consort Su fall from favor. She wasted no time in recounting everything to the Third Prince.

The more the Third Prince heard, the more his expression soured.

“That wretched Concubine Su! I sent her there to win hearts, not to oppress them! Instead, she’s made matters worse!”

“Bandits will always be bandits. They act without thinking! It’s one thing to act recklessly, but they’re utterly clueless when it comes to using their brains!”

Upon discovering that numerous courtiers had petitioned against her and spoken ill of her, Consort Su flew into a rage. She rushed to the Third Prince, tearfully pleading for justice.

“My father and uncles are loyal to you and serve you with all their hearts. Those who only know how to criticize from their comfortable positions have no right to defame my family! They’re just jealous armchair critics! If they were capable, why don’t they try to expand the Emperor’s territories? I doubt they could even handle a bow or ride a horse!”

“Your Majesty, these people are so ruthless. You must not let them go unpunished! Remove them from the court and see if they dare to utter such nonsense again…”

In the past, when Consort Su would exclaim, “Dismiss them from their positions!” or “Expel them!” or even more extreme suggestions like “Arrest them and throw them in prison!” or “Give them a good beating!” or “Chop off their heads!” the Third Prince had dismissed her as naive and impulsive. He had found her fiery spirit somewhat endearing, despite her ignorance.

But today, hearing these words again, they struck him as exceedingly vicious and grating.

Furthermore, her repeated emphasis on her father and others’ conquests for him seemed like she was trying to remind him of their contributions, almost flaunting it. This only deepened the Third Prince’s distaste.

Annoyed by her words, he cut her off before she could finish her harsh accusations, his expression darkening. “Enough! This is a serious matter of the court. Consort Su, refrain from speaking on matters you do not fully grasp. I will handle this impartially. You may leave.”

Despite Su Huai’s lack of progress in the siege of Huaixi, he remained a capable subordinate, and the Third Prince had shown considerable patience and respect towards Consort Su.