Mo Yunzhao was in a difficult position.
"Xiao Jiu, what do you think we should do about this?"
Mo Yunhan did not believe that Jiang Qingwan would throw someone into the lotus pond.
If she wants revenge, she has other means.
Why would I use such a thankless method in front of others?
"Wan'er, tell me..."
He lowered his head and spoke softly, but Jiang Qingwan had already answered before he finished speaking.
“I threw him down there; I wanted him to freeze to death.”
Mo Yunhan was speechless with choked words.
Looking at the little face before me, so honest and composed, I was momentarily at a loss for how to react.
Consort Wan burst into tears again.
"Your Majesty, did you hear that? Even if our sixth son has committed a grave mistake, considering his father's upbringing, how can he be thrown into the pond and drowned so easily?"
Du Luanfeng crossed her arms.
“This is not something we coerced or slandered. All the eunuchs and maids around saw it. I even pulled the Sixth Prince out of the water myself.”
All the irrefutable evidence is right before our eyes.
Mo Yunke said coldly, "Now that things have come to this, Xiao Jiu, are you still going to protect her?"
To Mo Yunhan, Mo Yunke was different from everyone else.
When his mother had a difficult childbirth, Mo Yunke was already sixteen years old. She held him in her arms and took care of him for three whole months.
Later, his mother passed away, and the Empress Dowager persecuted him.
Mo Yunke wanted to take young Mo Yunhan to live in the princess's residence.
However, the Empress Dowager refused.
The two had a dispute, and not long after, Mo Yunke was betrothed to the Kingdom of Dayu.
However, she was flamboyant and unruly, and did not follow royal rules at all.
He was even more unwilling to accept the marriage, and left the palace with a letter.
Therefore, he was unable to help Mo Yunhan escape his suffering.
Later, Mo Yunhan fought the enemy in the army.
She once led the Du sisters, Du Luanfei and Du Luanfeng, to provide support and also treated many soldiers.
At that time, Mo Yunhan and Du Luanfeng were about the same age and had spent half a year together.
Under the pressure of his elder sister, Mo Yunhan couldn't disobey and was about to take responsibility.
Jiang Qingwan suddenly raised her little finger and pointed at Mo Shaoye, saying like a child complaining, "He won't let me marry you."
Mo Yunhan's expression suddenly darkened.
"He won't allow it?"
Jiang Qingwan nodded solemnly and said, "He said that a woman like me marrying you would disgrace the royal family. None of them want me to marry you."
She circled her fingers with her little finger.
Du Luanfeng sneered.
"How petty! A few words from others can make you lose your temper and go crazy? How can you be worthy of the honor of being the Regent's Consort?"
Du Luanfei could see Mo Yunhan's affection for Jiang Qingwan.
She immediately explained softly, "Your Highness, you know that Luanfeng is straightforward. Luanfei apologizes to the Princess on her behalf. The marriage between His Highness and the Princess was arranged by the Emperor Emeritus, how could we say no? Wouldn't that be disobeying the Emperor Emeritus's decree? But the fact remains that the Princess threw the Sixth Prince into the lotus pond. If it was due to a misunderstanding, we should clear it up as soon as possible to avoid hurting the harmony and damaging the Princess's virtuous reputation."
With just a few words, the blame was once again shifted onto Jiang Qingwan.
Jiang Qingwan was very displeased.
He raised his hand and pointed at her and Du Luanfeng.
I don't like you.
Du Luanfeng rolled her eyes on the spot.
Consort Wan said urgently, "Your Majesty, is it fair that a prince should be thrown into the water and drowned just because of a single sentence? He is your son, and this Great Zhou is your empire!"
Mo Yunzhao's expression changed slightly.
Mo Yunke glanced at Consort Wan with displeasure.
But he didn't say anything.
Mo Yunhan frowned and said, "Just because of one sentence? Your son not only disobeyed the Emperor Emeritus's decree, but also the Emperor's imperial edict. Don't forget, my marriage to the Princess was bestowed by the Emperor. Your son is just a prince, wearing two pearls. Aren't the examples of the third and second princes enough for you two to be wary? He actually defied the imperial edict on the spot, not only failing to recognize his mistake, but also trying to pin the blame on others. I think throwing him into the pool would be too lenient."
He bent down and picked Jiang Qingwan up in his arms.
"My queen suffered a severe injury at the hands of that old scoundrel Su Weichuan while trying to save the safety of the Great Zhou royal family. She is still recovering from her injuries and is not in good health, so she will not stay here to enjoy the breeze and flowers. My royal brother and elder sister, we will take our leave now."
After saying that, he strode away.
Mo Yunke's expression darkened slightly.
“Xiao Jiu, take a good look at your princess. She has no true feelings for you. Her heart is cold.”
That's a strange statement.
Mo Yunhan paused for a moment, but did not turn around, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.
Du Luanfeng hurriedly took two steps to catch up.
"Brother Yunhan, His Highness wouldn't lie to you. This woman is definitely suspicious."
Du Luanfei quickly pulled her back, but only shook her head gently.
Her gaze followed hers to the man's departing figure.
Standing tall and straight like a pine tree, he was even more handsome and extraordinary than when we first met.
Her long eyelashes trembled, her eyes filled with an unfathomable darkness.
Consort Wan, standing to the side, was so angry that her chest heaved. "Your Majesty, the Princess, and the Regent have gone too far! How can they tolerate a woman to this extent? If they are not restrained, I fear that in the future..."
She didn't finish her sentence.
He was slapped hard across the face.
The crisp sound of a slap echoed throughout the Imperial Garden.
All the eunuchs and palace maids knelt on the ground, not daring to lift their heads.
Mo Yunke flexed her wrists, her expression grim.
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. I promoted you to the rank of Imperial Concubine not so you could cause trouble."
Consort Wan was humiliated after being beaten.
She pursed her lips, not daring to refute.
Mo Yunke's gaze fell on Mo Shaoye's face again.
The other party was so frightened that they shrank back and hid next to Consort Wan.
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