Chapter 636 Discussing Right and Wrong in Public
"Grandmother!" The King of Chu wanted to object, but was glared at by Lady Wen again.
At this moment, Wenxi, who had been ignored by everyone, spoke up loudly: "Grandmother! Miss Yu beat my granddaughter in public, and she also beat several other young ladies. My cousin tried to mediate, but she didn't even respect him!"
"Such an arrogant and disrespectful person, why don't you let your cousin divorce her?"
Just then, the people who had been beaten by Yu Zhenhuan earlier stood up and accused Yu Zhenhuan of assault.
Miss Zhao Jingrong was among them.
Seeing that things had escalated, a smile flashed in Li Sanqi's eyes, but his face remained solemn as he leaned close to Madam Wen's ear and whispered, "Grandmother, let's talk somewhere else. Apart from the parties involved, there's no need for anyone else to get involved."
The more people know about it, the faster it spreads and the wider it reaches.
Madam Wen naturally understood this principle as well.
However, by now, it's all too late.
The King of Chu had already publicly announced the annulment of the engagement, and a rift had been created between the two families regardless.
However, for the sake of the King of Chu and the Marquis of Yongchang's family, this marriage cannot be called off under any circumstances!
Next, we need to figure out how to quell the anger of the Yongning Marquis's household.
On second thought, the fact that the King of Chu could so angrily announce the annulment of the engagement in public must mean that Miss Yu had done something.
Looking at the granddaughter who was beaten and the other young ladies from the various households, perhaps we can make a fuss about Yu Huanzhen's beating.
With this in mind, Madam Wen nodded in agreement with Li Sanqi's proposal.
"I would be grateful if Your Highness could make the arrangements."
Madam Wen was still very polite to Li Sanqi.
Li Sanqi is now more favored than several princes, and is one of the few people who can speak to the emperor.
Moreover, Princess Li Sanqi of Huaiyang was more opinionated and smarter than the King of Chu.
Madam Wen naturally wouldn't underestimate her.
Li Sanqi smiled and nodded, then said to Lady Yongning and Yu Huanzhen, "Madam, Fourth Miss, please move to the side hall to talk."
Just as Lady Yongning was about to nod, Yu Huanzhen spoke up first: "If the princess wants to resolve the current problem, it would be best to do it here, in front of everyone."
Li Sanqi frowned unhappily: "Miss Yu, if this gets out, it won't do you any good, will it?"
Yu Huanzhen explained calmly, "Princess, you misunderstand. What I mean is that everyone present today was involved in this matter."
"Didn't the princess want those involved to be involved in resolving the issue? Then everyone present, without exception, will be held accountable."
Li Sanqi looked at Yu Huanzhen with a strange expression. "Miss Yu, you're not joking, are you? Is it really true that everyone has a share? Are you really going to resolve this in front of everyone?"
Yu Zhen nodded earnestly, "Yes."
The conversation between the two was overheard by everyone else.
Madam Wen frowned, unsure of Yu Zhen's intentions.
The others were also completely baffled.
Seeing this, the King of Chu snorted coldly, "Seventh Sister, there's no need to say more. Since Miss Yu is not afraid of losing face, why don't we discuss right and wrong in front of everyone?"
"Ha, I don't believe she's in the right after hitting someone in public?"
Wenxi quickly chimed in, "That's right! Cousin, please stop trying to be a good person. Even if you're doing it for her own good, she won't appreciate it! She might even blame you for meddling."
Madam Wen turned around and glared fiercely at Wenxi.
But Wenxi hid behind the King of Chu, avoiding looking into Lady Wen's eyes.
Yu Zhen was the apple of Lady Yongning's eye, and she was immediately displeased that she was being squeezed out by the King of Chu and Wenxi.
“Princess, there is nothing that cannot be said in public. Let’s make things clear right here in this hall. It will also be good for everyone to be a witness.”
Seeing that there was no room for maneuver, Madam Wen could only nod.
So, everyone took their seats one after another.
With elders present, the young ladies naturally had no place to stand and obediently stood behind their respective elders.
As for the male guests, Madam Wen originally intended to keep the King of Chu and let the others leave first. However, Xia Linyuan said that he was also a witness, so he wanted to stay as well.
He stayed, regardless of whether others stayed or not.
As a result, all the male guests stayed behind.
However, apart from Xia Linyuan and the King of Chu, no one else managed to get a seat and was separated from them by a screen on the other side.
However, that doesn't stop them from watching the show.
Soon, everyone was seated.
Seated at the head of the table were Madam Wen and Madam Zheng.
There was no other way; apart from Madam Wen, Madam Zheng was the one with the highest status and seniority here.
Although Xia Linyuan, Li Sanqi, and the King of Chu are the most distinguished, their seniority is still a factor.
Finally, the three of them sat separately on either side of the main seat.
Li Sanqi and the King of Chu sat on the left, close to Lady Wen.
Xia Linyuan sat on the right, close to Madam Zheng and Lady Yongning.
Yes, Lady Yongning was seated at the head of the table on the right. Qiao Qinghe sat down right next to her.
Yu Huanzhen was standing behind Lady Yongning. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Xia Linyuan staring at him with a playful look.
She looked away, a sense of irritation rising within her.
Just then, Li Sanqi spoke up.
"I am deeply grateful to my father, the Emperor, for graciously hosting this flower banquet. However, I have been too busy with other matters and have neglected the management, which has prevented the banquet from proceeding smoothly. I am truly ashamed before my father and the honored guests."
As he spoke, Li Sanqi stood up and bowed to everyone.
Those present quickly stood up to return the greeting, and one after another spoke, some saying they dared not accept the princess's courtesy, and others comforting the princess that the fault did not lie with her.
After everyone was seated again, Li Sanqi continued, "Now that the matter has occurred, I ask everyone to witness it together, to determine right and wrong, and to give justice to the wronged."
Seeing that no one had any objections, Li Sanqi turned to Yu Huanzhen and Wen Xi, "Which of you two would like to speak first?"
Wenxi stepped forward without hesitation and bowed to everyone.
"Please take a look, everyone."
She raised her still slightly red wrist and turned her head to reveal the handprint on her left cheek. After everyone could see it clearly, she said in a choked voice, "Miss Yu attacked me in public, and all the ladies present witnessed this. I beg you all to seek justice for me."
Seeing this, more than a dozen ladies and old ladies all showed expressions of pity.
Just then, the other young ladies who had been beaten by Yu Zhenhuan also stepped forward to tell their grievances.
Some people still had swollen cheeks, some were limping, some were clutching their chests, and some were holding their stomachs...
Seeing the tragic state of the young ladies, the elders all gasped in shock. They all cast questioning glances at Lady Yongning.
Lady Yongning was also startled.
However, she quickly calmed down.
Her good daughter isn't the type to start trouble; these people who get beaten up are mostly asking for it.
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