Chapter 128: Fatal Attack
Lady Jingwei Hou didn't expect Qu Ling to speak like this.
She had lived for most of her life, and although she was not particularly outstanding in the circle of ladies in the capital, she had always been well-known.
The wives of the lower-ranking officials and those without titles have always flattered her.
Even the Queen Mother would call her "Madam Hou" when she saw her.
But now, Qu Ling, the daughter-in-law who had not yet married into the family, actually dared to scold her in front of her in such a condescending tone.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei didn't react for a moment.
She had never been talked back to like this before, let alone by a young girl.
Hu Yingyue stood aside, carefully supporting the wife of Marquis Jingwei, not daring to breathe.
She originally thought that following the lady to see Qu Ling today was just a formality to make the princess give up.
Unexpectedly, the princess not only refused to retreat, but instead turned the situation around.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei finally recovered, her lips pale as she spoke in a trembling voice, "Ayuan and Yingyue are already engaged. Could it be that the princess is trying to force someone else's marriage?"
Hearing this, Qu Ling said slowly, "Is it an engagement with Miss Hu? Okay, where's the marriage certificate? Take it out and let me see it."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei choked and her face changed slightly.
"Who would carry a marriage certificate with them? Besides, it was just a verbal promise back then..."
Qu Ling was too lazy to listen to her excuses and interrupted her directly, "Without a marriage certificate, what kind of engagement is it? Unless Chi Yuan comes to me personally and tells me that he doesn't want to marry me, otherwise..."
She paused, her eyes suddenly cold, "Let alone an engagement, even if he gets married, this princess will make him lose his wife and marry again."
This time it was Hu Yingyue's turn to be frightened.
Is this the capital?
Is this the princess?
She is even more majestic than their governor's wife.
She really wanted to tell the princess that she and Chi Yuan had no engagement, no.
However, she still depended on the wife of Marquis Jingwei for survival. After taking a look at the extremely embarrassed face of Marquis Jingwei, she did not dare to speak rashly.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei was terrified.
What does it mean to remarry after losing your wife?
Does she mean that she must marry into the Marquis of Jingwei's mansion no matter what?
She originally just didn't want Chi Yuan to marry Qu Ling.
She came to tell Qu Ling that her mother-in-law was not easy to get along with, and if she forced herself to marry into the family, she would only be disliked by her mother-in-law.
What kind of marriage does the princess have?
Why marry into such a family and be looked down upon?
She even brought the girl that Chi Yuan had chosen.
As a princess, how could she bear to compete with others for her fiancé?
She thought Qu Ling would simply give up Chi Yuan and find another partner.
By then, Chi Yuan will marry Hu Yingyue, and Hu Yingyue will be of the same mind as him, so many things will be easier to do.
It doesn’t matter even if Chi Yuan doesn’t give up the position of crown prince.
She would not let Hu Yingyue give birth to a child. Without a son, Chi Che's lineage would have to inherit the Marquis' Mansion in the future.
This is the last resort.
She had thought of everything, but encountered problems at the beginning.
Qu Ling insisted on marrying Chi Yuan.
A more cruel idea flashed through her mind.
It would be better to just let Chi Yuan die.
Anyway, she still has her younger son Chi Che, and her eldest son Chi Yuan has already alienated himself from her.
Not to mention who will be the Crown Prince, just looking at Qu Ling's personality, if he marries into the Marquis's mansion, how can I, the wife of Marquis Jingwei, have a say?
Qu Ling stared at the wife of Marquis Jingwei's changeable expression and smiled.
"Madam, are you thinking of just letting Chi Yuan die and putting an end to it all?"
The wife of Marquis Jingwei's pupils shrank and her heart was beating like a drum.
Can she see through people's hearts?
Qu Ling's face was calm, "Madam, please remember, if Chi Yuan dies, or is unable to marry me for other reasons."
Her eyes flickered, "I will marry Chi Che."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei was struck by lightning.
What is she talking about?
Is she crazy?
Chi Che is her most beloved son, how could she let someone like Qu Ling marry him!
"You...you are simply unreasonable." The wife of Marquis Jingwei staggered and almost broke her voice.
Qu Ling smiled, "If your little son also died..."
"Shut up, shut up!"
At this moment, the wife of Marquis Jingwei lost all her composure, her scalp exploded, and her face looked hideous.
Qu Ling was cursing her son, and her heart was broken.
Qu Ling drank his tea nonchalantly and said calmly, "If my lady doesn't believe me, go ahead and kill Chi Yuan. I will send Chi Che on his way to the underworld. It won't be lonely with two brothers as companions."
She wasn't talking nonsense.
Based on what she had investigated, Lady Jingwei was really willing to kill Chi Yuan.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei could no longer stay there, so she fled.
Hu Yingyue hurriedly followed, and before leaving, she looked at Qu Ling in horror, as if she was looking at a devil who was taking her life.
Qu Ling watched them leave in a hurry, and put the teacup down on the table with force, causing a few drops of tea to splash onto the table. "I will kill her sooner or later."
Tingqin quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands, "Princess, don't be angry. She won't be able to control you in the future."
Qu Ling stood up, opened the window, and stood in front of the railing of the teahouse. She had already forgotten the confrontation with the wife of Marquis Jingwei.
In the distance, the sound of horse hooves came from the direction of the city gate.
She leaned forward slightly to look around, and saw that Zhao Yuanrong had returned to Beijing.
The first thing that catches your eye is a general's flag fluttering in the wind.
The soldiers' faces were solemn, and a strong sense of iron and blood was overwhelming.
The streets on both sides were already packed with people, and cheers rose like waves.
Qu Ling looked past the crowd of people and finally saw his sister whom he hadn't seen for many days, riding on a horse with a heroic look.
Qu Ling raised his hand and waved gently.
Zhao Yuanrong seemed to sense something and looked over.
The two looked at each other from a distance. Zhao Yuanrong raised his eyebrows and raised his chin towards her.
Qu Ling chuckled, understanding each other tacitly.
Beside Zhao Yuanrong, Hou Xu rode a white horse, showing the weathering of a veteran in the battlefield, but also the youthful vigor of a young general.
"Is that the A Ling you mentioned?" He followed Zhao Yuanrong's movements and saw Qu Ling.
Zhao Yuanrong nodded, "Yes, A Ling is very powerful."
Hou Xu was interested. "Is there a woman more powerful than Junior Sister?"
"In terms of fighting power, there are few men who are stronger than me," Zhao Yuanrong said, "In terms of tactics, there is no man who is stronger than A Ling."
Seeing her defending her sister like this, Hou Xu smiled and said, "Yes, Yuan Rong and she are both first-class and powerful."
Qu Ling noticed the two people talking and smiled.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure leaning against the railing of the teahouse opposite.
Song Yuzhen?
Qu Ling looked closely and found that it was indeed her.
The light green dress is elegant and refined.
Seeing Qu Ling looking at him, Song Yuzhen nodded slightly with an elegant gesture.
Qu Ling's expression remained unchanged and he looked away.
The look between the two of them across the long street was clearly full of smiles, yet it sent a chill down the spine of the maidservant who accompanied them.
The cavalry gradually moved away, but the noise did not fade away.
Qu Ling withdrew his gaze and turned away from the window.
She went downstairs and was about to go back home when she saw Song Yuzhen coming towards her.
"Princess," Song Yuzhen bowed politely, "May I have a few words with you?"
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