Chapter 384: Rumors Spread
The most respected official family member who came to the temple this time was Prime Minister Lu’s wife, Madam Lu.
Not to mention her husband, daughter, and grandson, she herself was a first-rank imperial official.
A lady from a prominent family, she was beautiful and talented when she was young, and now that she is old, she is also a wise old lady.
As she got older, she slept less, so she always got up early. Moreover, she was in the temple, so she got up early and strolled around slowly with her trusted maid.
"It's really nice here, but it's cold in the morning and evening. When it's cold, the mountain roads are not easy to walk on. Otherwise, it's nice to stay here occasionally."
The old woman smiled and said, "You can come if you want. Ask the young masters to accompany you. If it is not easy to leave, the young masters will naturally have a way."
"You mean the third brother," the old lady shook her head and laughed, "that monkey boy, I don't think he can even climb the road to heaven, let alone the mountain road."
"I don't know which girl will be able to control him in the future. When the time comes, I will have to give her some benefits and not let her suffer any injustice."
As we were chatting and joking, we suddenly heard someone whispering behind a tree not far away.
"I heard that Princess Ruiyang and Qi Zhuangyuan are still in love and are hanging out together again."
"No way, isn't Qi Zhuangyuan the fiancé of Princess Rongyang?"
"Princess Ruiyang and Qi Zhuangyuan knew each other in the countryside earlier."
Madam Lu frowned: "Who is gossiping here?"
The shadow of the tree moved and the man ran away.
Madam Lu pondered and said, "Princess Ruiyang doesn't look like such a person. The third son often mentioned that she was often wronged in the Su Mansion."
The old woman didn't dare to respond.
Madam Lu said no more, and her good mood faded a lot: "Let's go back."
As soon as they left, Su Zhiyi's secret guards appeared.
He acted according to Su Zhiyi's instructions. When daybreak came, he deliberately spread the news and then led people to catch Yu Shengsheng in adultery.
Unexpectedly, I met Madam Lu as soon as I got here. It’s really nice.
Have to find a few more.
In less than half an hour, many people had heard the news.
Among them were many people who flattered Yu Shengsheng and looked down on her, and were jealous of the limelight she had enjoyed in the palace yesterday.
"Let me tell you, a wild girl from the countryside doesn't know anything about etiquette or shame."
"It's really strange that someone could do such a thing."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Mrs. Su roared and strode over.
She also heard the news and became anxious, wanting to go and check it out quickly.
When the ladies saw that it was her, they were startled for a moment but quickly calmed down. Although they didn't say anything else, there was disdain in the corners of their eyes and mouths.
Madam Su looked at them with a cold gaze and said, "If anyone dares to talk nonsense again, I will tear her mouth apart."
"Oh, Madam Su, why are you so excited? Those who are innocent will be innocent. Only those who are not guilty will be so anxious to defend themselves."
Before he finished speaking, someone exclaimed, "Thief, it's you who stole my sachet."
Lu Xingzhan came over with a servant and pointed at the lady who had just spoken.
The young lady blushed with fear: "Mr. Lu, you... why are you talking nonsense? When did I steal your sachet?"
"You still don't admit it. It's obvious that you have bad intentions towards me. You coveted me and secretly stole my sachet. If I hadn't noticed it early, I might have let you tell everyone that I gave it to you and that I liked you."
"You have no shame, but I still need my reputation."
The eyes of the people around looked at the young lady with complicated expressions.
"I'm not, I didn't, Mr. Lu San, don't talk nonsense!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? If you didn't steal, why are you so anxious to explain? Only those who have stolen would be anxious."
Miss:"……"
The young lady choked, and everyone who heard it was also stunned.
Everyone could tell that Lu Xingzhan was saying the same words she had just said.
Madam Lu walked over slowly: "Old Third, stop messing around."
"Grandma, my grandson is not fooling around. It's someone who is talking nonsense and has a bad mouth. He should be punished."
The lady was so angry that she cried.
Madam Su hurried forward to greet her: "Madam, I don't know who spread the rumor and slandered my Shengsheng. She is definitely not that kind of person."
Lu Xingzhan wanted to say something, but Old Madam Lu coughed.
The young lady said, "There must be a reason for the wind to blow when there is no one. It's still early, why don't we go and take a look together?"
No matter what time, people are always most curious about romantic affairs.
People came to Yu Shengsheng's yard in groups.
When the young lady saw where Yu Shengsheng lived, she became even more jealous. This yard was much better than the one they lived in.
She pushed the door open and stood in the yard, shouting, "Yu Shengsheng, come out."
Madam Su was about to speak when Lu Xingzhan sneered, "You still say that others don't know etiquette. You walked into someone else's yard without being invited, and even yelled at them to come out to see you. You really have the upper lip to the sky and the lower lip to the ground. You have such a big face."
“I…” The lady bit her lip and her face turned red.
Madam Su said, "I'll go in and take a look."
"No," the lady refused, "How about you go in and report the news?"
Anyway, the person has been offended, so just bring him down in one fell swoop.
Just as the situation was at a stalemate, someone behind them suddenly asked, "Why are you all here? What's going on?"
Everyone turned around and saw Yu Shengsheng walking in with Lu Hu.
She changed into yesterday's clothes, wearing a light blue dress, fresh and elegant. Her black hair was tied up lightly, pinned with only a beautiful jade hairpin, of excellent quality.
She was calm and composed, with her head held high and chest puffed out, without any sign of fear or retreat.
Lu Xingzhan narrowed his eyes slightly, and raised the corners of his mouth. Old Madam Lu glanced at him - the girl was fine, why was he so proud?
Madam Su was surprised and happy: "Shengsheng, I'm so glad you're okay."
"What can I do?" Yu Shengsheng smiled lightly, "I am a bit of a bed-sitter, so I woke up early. I thought the sunrise in the mountains must be very beautiful, so I went to the back mountain to take a look. When I came back, I saw everyone gathered here."
"What happened?"
She explained it in a few words. There were some grass leaves on the edge of her shoes, which were from the back mountain.
I went to watch the sunrise. When the rumor came out, it was not even sunrise yet. If it was true, it couldn't have spread so quickly.
Madam Su glanced at the young lady and snorted coldly.
Yu Shengsheng looked at the young lady and said, "I recognize you. You looked down upon me at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Why?"
"you……"
The lady couldn't explain why, but she just disliked Yu Shengsheng.
"You are so cruel that you caused Zhiyi's leg to be broken, but you are fine. Why?"
Yu Shengsheng chuckled: "So you're here to speak up for Su Zhiyi."
"Zhiyi's leg has healed a long time ago," Madam Su said, "You seem to care about her, but I haven't seen you visit her at the mansion many times."
"I, I just..."
Another angry shout came from outside: "Just what? I think you just don't have a good memory!"
Everyone was startled, and Kong Dezhao walked over.
"It's you again. It was you at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. I warned you before. It seems that you turned a deaf ear to my words!"
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