Chapter 28 The truth is worse than the storyteller's tale
In just two days, the news that the Prince of Zhenguo hired someone to kill his own sister spread throughout the capital.
Even the emperor knew about it, and he specifically called Deng Zheng to question him in court.
Deng Zheng was very angry.
He felt that the news must have been released by those long-tongued bald donkeys in the Fahua Temple.
The capital city hasn't been so lively for many years.
People in the streets and alleys were talking about this matter.
Even the storytelling in brothels is now talking about this.
The rumor was very detailed.
Yan An stood not far from the storyteller, listening to the story and twirling his Buddhist beads with a smile.
In a tavern not far away, Jun Chenyi listened to the conversation of other diners, smiling and gently waving his folding fan without saying a word.
They know it well.
The sky in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has changed.
After this incident, even the whole sky of the capital will change!
Li Tianzhuo, who had all-powerful ears, naturally knew about this.
There is a pear orchard in the villa.
In this season, pear blossoms are in full bloom.
The mountain breeze blows, and the petals are as fragrant as snow.
During the days of recuperation, Deng Youning often came here, sitting on the rattan chair, watching the falling petals and smelling the fragrance in the yard.
When they were fleeing in Nanxin, the most common food they ate were these wild pears from the mountains.
Li Tianzhuo planted pear trees in his yard because he knew that Deng Youning liked it.
"Ning Ning, I heard good news today."
"I don't know who spread the news of your incident that day, and now people all over the capital are talking about it."
"Your brother's notoriety of killing his sister has probably spread all over the city."
The boy walked briskly, and never forgot to tell Deng Youning these interesting stories while walking.
Li Tianzhuo, who seldom laughed from the bottom of his heart, was happy for Deng Youning today.
“No matter who told me this, I have to thank him.”
"But that's not enough!"
The cold light in Deng Youning's eyes remained.
What he wanted was to bring disgrace to the entire Duke Zhenguo Mansion, not these trivial rumors that could not cause any damage.
"Now, you and Deng Yi have completely fallen out."
"When you return to the Duke's Mansion, be careful everywhere."
Li Tianzhuo knew it was time for Deng Youning to go back.
Her external injuries were no longer serious, and there was no reason for him to keep her.
Deng Youning nodded.
Knowing that someone was worried about her, how could she allow herself to get hurt easily?
"Everyone here knows you."
"If you need to find me, just come over."
He also wanted Deng Youning to use this place as a place that could shelter from the wind and rain.
Deng Youning was personally sent back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion by Li Tianzhuo.
Deng Zheng and Gu naturally also needed to go to the door to greet them.
Li Tianzhuo had been sitting in the car, behaving very calmly and indifferently.
Of course he knew that Deng Zheng was not here to pick up his daughter, but to establish a relationship with him!
Seeing Deng Zheng coming forward with a smile and a bow, he ordered the driver to leave quickly.
Not even a glance.
Deng Zheng, knowing that he was being ignored, was also gritting his teeth.
Li Tianzhuo, this traitor, has offended him more than once!
"Mother."
Deng Youning was supported by Ying Shi who came over and bowed to Gu.
"Deng Youning, tell me clearly where you have been fooling around these past few days!"
Deng Zheng still hoped to hear something from her that had nothing to do with Deng Yi.
He is extremely confident in his son's character.
I always thought that Monk Wuzhi was talking nonsense.
Some even thought that Deng Youning had bribed Wu Zhi and Li Tianzhuo to deceive them together.
Deng Youning raised her head slightly.
Looking at Deng Zheng with a funny face.
She originally wanted to explain slowly after entering the mansion.
Now that her parents have no sense of shame, she will go outside the mansion and let the people passing by hear it!
She deliberately raised her voice, as loud as she could, and explained clearly what had happened.
Within three days, the matter had almost fermented in the city.
Now that the person involved had explained it in person, naturally many gossipers flocked to the Duke's Mansion in no time.
Among these people, there are many officials, wealthy gentry, and Jianghu masters...
Deng Zheng felt embarrassed and wanted to drive these people away, but it was too late.
“It turns out the truth is even worse than the storyteller’s tale!”
"This prince of the Zhenguo Mansion is really a piece of shit. He even dared to kill his own sister!"
"Alas, this second Miss Deng has such a miserable life. She has been stranded in an enemy country since she was young, and even after finally returning, she still cannot live in peace."
“…”
The onlookers completely treated the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion as if they were performing an opera.
Not only did they listen with great interest, they even started to comment on it.
Deng Zheng was furious:
"roll--"
"Get out of here!"
He no longer cared about the identities of these people and directly ordered the guards to disperse them by force.
In a rage, he grabbed Deng Youning's uninjured wrist and dragged her into the mansion.
As soon as I came in, I ran into Han Qiongyue.
Han Qiongyue was taking a nap just now and rushed over when she heard the noise.
Seeing Deng Youning coming back, I felt much more at ease.
When he saw her hanging arm, his heart ached.
She knew that the injury must be serious as it would take three days to recover!
"Good boy, I'm sorry for wronging you."
Han Qiongyue looked at Deng Youning with tears in her eyes. She had lost weight!
"Does it hurt?"
She gently touched Deng Youning's hanging arm, her voice a little hoarse.
"It doesn't hurt anymore. Lord Li has invited a royal physician for me."
"Ningning made grandma worried."
Deng Youning lowered her head and apologized.
That innocent look made Deng Zheng’s anger disappear a lot.
This girl has been back for a month and a half, and has changed a lot. She actually has three-tenths of his features when he was young, and seven-tenths of Gu's appearance.
With such a good appearance, she will definitely attract a rich husband.
That Li Tianzhuo just now... ?
Before Deng Zheng could think about it, Han Qiongyue's angry voice came:
"Idiot, family disgrace should not be made public. How could you let Ning Ning tell everything outside?"
Deng Zheng: …
He regretted it too.
But I was angry just now.
"Mother, this damn girl wrongly accused my brother."
Gu, who couldn't see the situation clearly, was still trying to whitewash his son.
Deng Youning sneered.
"Unjust?"
"In order to escape from him, I poisoned him. Even if the poison is removed, it will leave traces on his body."
"If mother doesn't believe me, call the prince out and we'll know for sure."
Hearing that the bitch Deng Youning had poisoned her precious son, Gu's eyes widened and she yelled:
"He is your biological brother!"
"You actually poisoned him? How could you be so cruel and heartless?"
Her words made Han Qiongyue laugh.
"If I hadn't poisoned her, Ning Ning would have been the one to die."
"When your good son comes back, ask him if he ever thought about the fact that Ningning was his biological sister when he hired someone to kill her?"
Gu was speechless.
Deng Zheng didn't even know what to say.
Deng Youning learned from her grandmother that Deng Yi had not returned either.
"Since my brother hasn't returned home yet, Dad and Mom should send someone to look for him as soon as possible."
"If you don't cure my poison, I'm afraid you'll die!"
She faked a worried tone.
When he looked at Gu and Deng Zheng, his eyes were full of smiles.
She knew that there was naturally someone who could detoxify Deng Yi, but without the antidote, Deng Yi would suffer from the pain of blood reflux.
I'm afraid he is in so much pain right now!
"Ningning, your injury also needs rest."
"Go back with grandma first. When your brother comes back, grandma will definitely ask him to give you an explanation!"
Han Qiongyue wanted to pull Deng Youning away.
Gu couldn't stand it anymore.
Can the old and the young be bullied by the mother and son?
"Confess?"
"Mother, aren't you being too partial?"
"This damn girl just admitted to poisoning Yi'er!"
She never thought her son was wrong.
Even if an explanation is required, Deng Youning should give it to Deng Yi, right?
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