Because Aunt Ma always kept a low profile, Su Baiwei's predicament in the Duke Qin Mansion was unknown to her in her previous life.
However, now having heard the Crown Prince and Su Yi's discussions, if this favored Aunt Ma was backed by a powerful father and brought a substantial dowry, the Duke Qin Mansion would obviously indulge her for their financial benefit. Especially given that Aunt Ma was very beautiful, it was not hard to imagine how difficult Su Baiwei's days must have been.
Why was Aunt Ma so low-key?
It likely had to do with her birth father's salt trading business.
Su Xinyi suppressed her rising emotions but was unaware that her unusual expression was caught by the Crown Prince.
Before Su Xinyi noticed, Yan Junchu withdrew his gaze and casually asked, "Sixth Missy, when you inquired about Duke Qin Mansion, did you come across this Aunt Ma?"