Chapter 461 Xiao Ying understands that the Qi family has other intentions
The palace maid was so frightened that she trembled all over and shook her head repeatedly in horror.
Chen Xingyue directly pulled her out with a bad look.
This person is also an accomplice. If she hadn't been bribed for her greed and helped Qi Yawei and her nephew to harm her eldest brother, things wouldn't have turned out like this.
Seeing that the person was really recognized, Qi Yawei's heart finally died down, and her nails dug into the palms of her hands.
"Which palace are you from? What's your name?"
Concubine Shu asked coldly.
The palace maid was so frightened that she fell to her knees with a thud, her face pale and her voice trembling.
"Reply, reply to the Empress Shufei, my servant Ziyu is a maid in Jingyang Palace."
Concubine Shu nodded and continued, "Did Madam Qi bribe you with a hairpin to make you serve tea to Chen Xinghai and stain his clothes?"
"without……"
Zi Yu gritted her teeth and was about to deny it without thinking, but was interrupted by Concubine Shu.
"You need to think it through before you answer."
"If I find that hairpin, my crime will be even more serious."
The words that were on the tip of Zi Yu's tongue suddenly stopped coming out, and her face turned even paler.
Although Concubine Shu is a kind person, she is Concubine Shu after all.
If the hairpin was really found on the spot, he would definitely be severely punished.
If she confessed voluntarily, she might still have a chance to change.
Thinking of this, she immediately sold Qi Yawei out, as her life was more important.
She fumbled around her body and quickly found the hairpin, holding it in her trembling hands.
"Madam Shufei, this is the hairpin that Madam Qi used to bribe this servant."
"This servant was also blinded by greed. I did this because I was blinded by money."
"Please punish me, Madam Concubine Shu. I will never do that again!"
As he spoke, he started to kowtow. Soon his forehead became red and swollen, and tears streamed down his face.
Qi Yawei staggered, she never expected that this palace maid was so soft-hearted that she actually sold her out.
She was filled with despair, knowing that today was truly over.
"Qi Yawei, what else do you have to say now!"
Suddenly, Concubine Shu scolded and called Qi Yawei's name directly.
Qi Yawei and Qi Jinxian's knees both went weak and they knelt on the ground together.
"Please spare my life, Madam Concubine Shu. I have no other choice."
"It's because my Jinxian likes Chen Xinghai so much that I have no choice but to resort to this desperate measure to help them be together."
"Please, Madam Shufei, for the sake of my daughter Jinxian's sincerity, grant them their wish."
Qi Yawei's eyes turned red and tears fell.
The words sounded aggrieved but righteous, and Chen Xinghai and others were so angry that they almost laughed.
What?
Just because Qi Jinxian likes him, they have to be together? And the Imperial Concubine has to make it happen for them.
Why is your face so big?
Concubine Shu also glared at Qi Yawei unhappily, neither angry nor amused.
"What nonsense! Qi Jinxian likes Chen Xinghai, she can pursue him openly, why does she have to resort to such means?"
"Because your Qi family's daughter likes it, you can ignore other people's opinions?"
"Chen Xinghai, I'm asking you, are you willing to marry Qi Jinxian?"
"My Lady Shufei, I don't want to. I don't like her."
Chen Xinghai answered without hesitation, even revealing a hint of disgust.
Qi Jinxian's heart couldn't help but tremble, and finally fell into an ice cellar.
Qi Yawei had nothing to say. Chen Xinghai's words really made them lose face.
"Did you two hear that? Chen Xinghai doesn't like Qi Jinxian and doesn't want to marry her."
Concubine Shu snorted coldly. Not to mention that Chen Xinghai was the son of Princess Yingfeng, even if he was just an ordinary person, he shouldn't be like this.
"Now the matter has become clear. It was Qi Yawei's aunt and nephew who deliberately framed Chen Xinghai."
"Your aunt and nephew are truly courageous, treating palace rules like a joke and repeatedly making excuses, showing no remorse!"
"If I don't punish you, I'm afraid it will be hard to convince the public."
"But you are not from the palace after all. I will punish you by making apology to Chen Xinghai and Chen Xingyue, and you are not allowed to bother Chen Xinghai again."
"If you offer him another thousand taels of silver and a hundred pieces of silk as compensation, will you accept it?"
How could Qi Yawei and Qi Jinxian dare to disobey?
This time they were completely humiliated and wanted to leave as soon as possible.
At this moment, they were extremely grateful that they were not from the palace, otherwise they would probably be punished by kneeling or being beaten with a stick.
Even so, his reputation was ruined and he offended Xiao Ying's family.
I'm afraid I will never be invited to the palace again.
The most important thing is that it ruined the family's plan and marrying into Xiao Ying's family would definitely not work.
If my father knew about this, he would definitely punish me severely.
When she thought of this, Qi Yawei felt very uncomfortable and a little scared.
"Empress Shufei, we accept the punishment."
She felt bitter in her heart and kowtowed respectfully.
Qi Jinxian burst into tears, her cheeks flushed with shame, and she was too embarrassed to face anyone.
"Since you accept the punishment, apologize."
Concubine Shu looked unhappy. Haha, now you know you are wrong, what were you doing before?
Qi Yawei and her niece were helpless and had to bow and apologize to Chen Xinghai and his sister.
"Mr. Chen, Miss Chen, we know we were wrong."
"I'm sorry, this is our fault. We shouldn't have framed Master Chen."
"Please forgive us, Master Chen and Miss Chen. We will never do that again."
"We will give you the silver and silk as soon as we get home. We will never refuse to pay you."
Qi Yawei's words were sincere, and even if she was reluctant in her heart, she had to put on a good show.
It is not wise to offend Princess Yingfeng now, and she hopes to gain some favor in return.
"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry."
Qi Yaxian also squeezed out a sentence while crying, her heart feeling cold.
She really liked Chen Xinghai, but after this incident, she knew there was no possibility for them anymore.
Chen Xinghai and his sister looked at each other. Seeing the two crying like this and then admitting their mistakes and apologizing, the anger in their hearts gradually subsided.
"Since you admit your mistake and apologize, we won't hold it against you."
"I hope you will behave more properly in the future. If you were sincere in your relationship, it wouldn't have come to this."
If Qi Jinxian approached him using normal means, even if he wouldn't agree, he wouldn't be disgusted.
Feelings that are calculated are not real after all and will only cause disgust.
"Mr. Chen is right. We will never do that again."
Qi Yawei secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the other party did not hold on to her, otherwise they would only be more embarrassed.
The farce finally ended and the flower viewing banquet was coming to an end.
As soon as it was over, Qi Yawei and her nephew quickly left the palace, fearing that they would be watched.
However, the news about them spread like wildfire and soon reached the homes of the powerful and influential, with almost all of the comments being negative.
"The Qi family's aunt and nephew are a little strange."
On the way back, Xiao Ying also talked about this matter with the four people.
"Before today, Qi Yaxian had only met Xinghai once. So she's determined to marry him? Even resorting to such dishonorable means."
I always feel that it won’t be that serious.
Chen Xinghai and the others didn't have anyone they liked, so they didn't understand why.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Xingyun said, "Yes, given the Qi family's background, if Miss Qi really likes my eldest brother, she can definitely ask someone to act as a matchmaker."
"That's exactly the truth." Xiao Ying nodded.
Of course she was happy that her son was popular, but not in this way.
Chen Xinghai frowned slightly: "Mother, what you mean is that the Qi family may have other intentions?"
This time, Xiao Ying was silent for a while.
"I don't know much about the Qi family. Lingyun, go find out what's going on with this Qi family."
"Yes, Master."
Ling Yun's voice suddenly rang out in the carriage, and the person quickly moved away.
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