The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Chapter 133 Plagiarism

"Wan'er!"

Consort Li called out Su Wan'er's name urgently, but Su Wan'er was in no mood to look at her at that moment.

Something's not right! Su Wan'er was startled and suddenly remembered something.

That is, when she and Su Fuying first composed poems together, their poems were exactly the same.

Today, the situation was even more serious; every word Su Fuying uttered seemed to flow from the depths of her heart. Could it be that mind-reading truly exists in this world?

But Su Wan'er immediately dismissed the idea. If such a technique truly existed, wouldn't the world descend into chaos?

Therefore, there is only one possibility: Su Fuying also hired someone outside to write poems for him.

Moreover, that person was the same one he was looking for.

The seller told her that these poems were unique.

Unexpectedly, that person sold the same poem to two different people.

That's utterly despicable! When I get home, I'll make sure my grandfather finds this person and makes him wish he were dead!

Just then, a bold idea suddenly popped into her head, and Su Wan'er's eyes darted around, revealing a cunning look.

Then, Su Wan'er, who had been trembling with nervousness, suddenly straightened her chest and gave Su Fuying a defiant look.

Then she strode up to the Empress, knelt down on both knees, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have a matter I would like to ask Your Majesty to decide."

"What is it?" The Empress's face was grim, and her voice had darkened. Her purpose today was to humiliate Su Fuying, not to let her enjoy such glory. If she failed today, Consort Li and Su Wan'er would be useless even if they remained!

"Your Majesty, please do justice for me! Princess Yongle's poem today was completely plagiarized!" Su Wan'er's words were like a thunderclap, leaving everyone stunned.

The admiration they had just felt for Su Fuying vanished instantly. They knew that a girl from the countryside could not possibly be so literary.

Even these women, who pride themselves on being from prestigious families and have been well-versed in poetry and literature since childhood, cannot write such evocative verses. Yet, Su Fuying makes it as easy as eating.

The once quiet garden suddenly became noisy, with everyone whispering and discussing among themselves.

Su Wan'er's words were undoubtedly a bombshell, instantly igniting everyone's curiosity and gossip.

Su Fuying stood still, looking calmly at Su Wan'er, a slight smile playing on her lips, seemingly unconcerned about her accusations.

Meanwhile, Su Wan'er appeared somewhat smug, as if victory was already assured. "Your Majesty, if Princess Yongle truly plagiarized, she must be severely punished!"

"Yes, we mustn't let people like this corrupt the image of talented women in the capital."

A group of people were talking amongst themselves in the back. The Empress, who was not in a good mood to begin with, suddenly became interested and her gaze fell on Su Fuying.

The latter, however, remained calm and composed, as if the topic of everyone's discussion had nothing to do with her.

"Princess Yongle, do you have anything to say?"

The Empress's gaze fell on her with a sinister intensity, but a triumphant smile played on her lips.

The woman looked puzzled and said in a flat tone, "What does Your Majesty mean? I don't understand what Miss Su is saying either."

The Empress's gaze involuntarily fell on Su Wan'er, her sharp eyes seemingly trying to see right through her.

"Su Wan'er, you need to provide evidence before you speak, otherwise..."

While seemingly speaking in defense of Su Fuying, the underlying threat in her tone sent a shiver down Su Wan'er's spine.

"Your Majesty, you are wise. Wan'er is not making this up."

Su Wan'er took a deep breath. Although she was scared, she still braced herself and said, "The poem I just wrote was my original work, but it was stolen by Princess Yongle. I beg Your Majesty to do justice for me."

After saying that, she turned her gaze to Su Fuying beside her, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.

Su Fuying's expression remained unchanged. She merely glanced at Su Wan'er before turning to the Empress and saying, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns my reputation. I hope you can thoroughly investigate it."

"Su Wan'er, is it really as you say?"

"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true. The poems that Princess Yongle composed today are all my own work!"

Su Wan'er was somewhat anxious, as this was a crucial opportunity to bring down Su Fuying today.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and began whispering among themselves, with discussions rising and falling.

Many of them had long heard of Su Wan'er's high level of poetry, but they never expected that all these famous lines were actually written by her.

In this way, the title of the most talented woman in the capital may change hands.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.

Ren Yinxue, who had not come with them before, appeared at the end of the group at some point, watching the performance on stage with a blank expression.

"Su Fuying, do you plead guilty?" The Empress's voice, feigning displeasure, rang out.

Upon hearing this, Su Fuying raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at the Empress with a half-smile, "Your Majesty, you're in such a hurry to convict me without even asking for evidence?"

The Empress's face stiffened instantly, but only for a moment. She quickly adjusted her expression, feigning helplessness, and said:

"I only wanted to ask you, but Princess Yongle couldn't give a clear answer, so I..."

"Miss Su, what crime have you committed by slandering this princess?"

Su Fuying's icy tone rang out, and Su Wan'er couldn't help but clench her fists tightly. However, when she thought about how Su Fuying would beg for mercy in pain when she produced the evidence, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

"This humble woman dares not," Su Wan'er said obediently, lowering her head.

Su Wan'er then looked at the Empress and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have evidence here."

"Oh? Hurry up and bring it here." The Empress looked at her with great interest.

"What's going on here? Why is it so lively?" Just then, a majestic voice rang out from outside the garden, startling everyone.