boyutpedia Chapter 223 Disrupting the Liang Prince's Mansion
Chapter 223 Disrupting the Liang Prince's Mansion
East Palace.
After the banquet, the entire Ye family stayed at the East Palace.
However, it wasn't a family gathering, but rather an interrogation led by Yu Chisheng.
Ninth Aunt threw a palace maid into the hall.
Wen Yan and Wen Mo were escorting a man in black.
Wu Yue was holding a eunuch by the arm.
Before Yuchi Sheng could even unleash his fury, the three of them tearfully confessed everything.
They were all bribed by Luo Lixian for several hundred taels of silver. The man in black was responsible for assassinating Yuchi Ling, the palace maid was responsible for taking Du Anwen to the East Palace, and the eunuch was responsible for leading Ye Shishu to Liuguang Hall.
"This Luo Lixian is incredibly audacious, daring to commit evil under my very nose. Does she really think I wouldn't dare to kill her?" Yu Chisheng slammed his fist on the table and roared.
Ye Shishu comforted him, "Father, her methods are ridiculously clumsy. Just watch a clown jumping around and don't get really angry."
Yu Chisheng glanced at her stomach and frowned, saying, "She dared to target you and your husband just because she was pregnant. If she knew you were also pregnant, she would probably be even more ruthless."
Yu Chi Ling suddenly spoke up, "As long as Father Emperor doesn't send women to the Eastern Palace, the Crown Princess and the child in her womb will naturally be safe and sound."
“I…” Yu Chi Sheng felt guilty and remorseful.
He could understand that his son was unwilling to accept other women, because the switch of identities between his two sons was, frankly speaking, something his harem women had done to fight for power. After more than twenty years of this misplaced status, no one could let it go.
His tacit approval of Du Youchong's family getting close to his son led to the Du family's daughter, who, unaware of her own limitations, colluded with Luo Lixian and Wei Yonghuai to ruin her son and daughter-in-law's reputation. As an emperor, he could not escape the blame for his indulgence.
"Ling'er, I regretted it, so tonight I went to Liuguang Palace to catch you in the act, even though the envoys were present! Look, Du Youchong has also lost his post. With him as a precedent, no one else will dare to make a move on you! Don't you think so?"
He, a dignified emperor, actually had to curry favor with his son...
Seeing that Yu Chi Ling still had a sullen face, Ye Shi Shu quickly tugged at his sleeve.
Yu Chi Ling's expression relaxed, and he said gently, "Father, it's getting late. I'll escort you back to your palace."
"Hmm." Yu Chisheng smiled and stood up.
"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty," Ye Gengxin called out, leading the way.
After watching the father and son leave, Ye Shishu immediately said to Ninth Aunt, "Ninth Aunt, my father has been working hard all day. Why don't you take him to rest first? I want to talk to my eldest and second brothers."
Ye Gengxin immediately straightened his back. "Yes, I am a little tired."
Ninth Aunt's ears were burning as she led Ye Gengxin to the palace where she had been staying for the past few days.
Upon entering the bedroom, Ye Gengxin looked around the room, then sat on the bed and glared at Ninth Aunt with some annoyance, "Are you getting used to living in the East Palace?"
"It's not like this is your first time working for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. What's there to be uncomfortable about?" Ninth Aunt rolled her eyes at him.
"You've taken it all for granted, haven't you ever thought about how I live my life in this mansion?"
"It's only been a few days without me warming your bed, and the General is already already getting used to it?" Ninth Aunt sat down beside him, reaching out to help him undress, laughing and scolding, "You really aren't afraid of being laughed at!"
Ye Gengxin also laughed.
……
The next day.
Luo Lixian was woken up from her sleep by her maid.
"Why are you so alarmed?"
"Your Highness, Madam Du has brought a group of people and is causing a scene outside the palace. She claims that her daughter, Du Anwen, has lost her chastity in the palace and that she has also caused Lord Du to lose his official position. She says it's all your fault and is determined to demand an explanation from you!" the maidservant reported urgently.
Upon hearing this, Luo Lixian not only lost her sleepiness but was also filled with rage.
"Quickly, help me wash and groom!"
"Yes."
Outside the gate.
Madam Du led a group of people to surround the gate of the Prince's Mansion and began to curse loudly.
Although the Liang Prince's Mansion was more remote than other mansions, for some reason, quite a few people passed by today. As Madam Du's cursing voice rang out, dozens or even hundreds of people gathered around to watch.
Luo Lixian walked out of the gate with her maid. When she saw Madam Du's shrewish appearance, she immediately ordered the guards, "How dare she cause trouble in the Liang Prince's mansion! She's got a death wish! Guards, seize this shrew!"
"Yes!" The two guards at the gate accepted the order.
Before they could step forward, Madam Du's men stepped forward to protect her.
Madam Du immediately burst into heart-wrenching cries to the crowd, "Look! Princess Liang is utterly reckless with human life! She tricked my daughter into seducing the Crown Prince at the palace banquet, causing my daughter to be defiled by others. This shameless and despicable woman is unworthy of being human! What kind of princess is she? She's clearly a spy sent by the Northern Lin Kingdom to our Great Ye Kingdom, a vile woman who brings disaster to the country and its people!"
Looking at the faces in the crowd, filled with disgust for her because of Madam Du's instigation, Luo Lixian trembled with anger.
She thought that since the Emperor and the Crown Prince hadn't pursued the matter last night, it would be over. But she never expected that Madam Du would actually come to the Liang Prince's mansion and cause such a scene!
That shrew, how dare she?!
"Du, how dare you spread rumors and slander this princess without any evidence? Are you tired of living?"
"Yes! I'm tired of living!" Madam Du jumped up and down, her face full of fat and fierceness. "You ruined my daughter and caused my husband to lose his job. My family has no way to survive, and I won't let you get away with it! Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!"
"you……"
Just as Luo Lixian was about to retort, the crowd was suddenly pushed open to make way for her.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Luo Lixian's face paled slightly.
However, despite her guilty conscience, Mo Qianxiao was still her backer, and she couldn't possibly let such a powerful backer go to waste.
So she cried and first complained to Mo Qianxiao, "Fourth brother, you've finally arrived! This Madam Du has gone mad for some reason. She came to the Liang Prince's mansion early this morning and made a scene, saying that I harmed her daughter and her husband! She also said that I was a spy sent by the Northern Lin Kingdom, that I was a scourge. Fourth brother, you must stand up for me! You absolutely cannot let such vicious slander ruin the diplomatic relations between Daye and the Northern Lin Kingdom!"
"Luo Lixian, how could you be so shameless as to accuse someone first!" Madam Du pointed at her fiercely.
Mo Qianxiao's face was dark as he glanced at the onlookers, then stared at Madam Du, coldly rebuking her, "Your daughter's affair was caught by the Emperor himself. Your husband, an official of the court, failed to raise his daughter properly, which angered the Emperor and led to his dismissal. If you are dissatisfied, you can seek redress from your Emperor. Coming to the Liang Prince's mansion to cause trouble for the princess who is to be married off—do you think our Northern Lin Kingdom is easy to bully?"
“You…” Madam Du glared at him with ferocious eyes.
The Du family is finished.
nothing left.
She's here today to fight Luo Lixian to the death!
However, despite her fierce outburst and vehement insults, she never expected Mo Qianxiao to arrive so quickly. Before she could say anything more, Mo Qianxiao's men covered her mouth.
Mo Qianxiao coldly ordered, "This woman has spread rumors, insulted the princess, and is trying to damage her reputation and undermine the diplomatic relations between our two countries. Send her to the authorities and make sure they give my Northern Lin Kingdom an explanation!"
"Yes!"
Ignoring the whispers of the crowd, Mo Qianxiao turned to Luo Lixian and gritted his teeth, saying, "Get in!"
……
In the hall.
Luo Lixian stood in front of Mo Qianxiao with her head down. Before she could explain, Mo Qianxiao raised his hand and slapped her across the face, angrily asking, "Did you really do what happened last night?"
Luo Lixian covered her face and knelt down, crying, "Fourth Prince, please understand! Those are all slanders by Madam Du! Miss Du admires Yuchi Ling, and Wei Yonghuai has always coveted Ye Shishu. They took advantage of the palace banquet to act on their own, and it has nothing to do with me!"