Chapter 193 Hanging himself
Xie Changning regained consciousness instantly. Her eyes were sharp, and she said, "Go on."
Mother Du glanced at her and said, "It's from Master Pei!"
Xie Changning suddenly laughed, but her smile did not reach her eyes, which showed a cruel look. Suddenly, she thought of someone.
Princess Duanyang!
Concubine Qi and the eldest princess are not that stupid.
Once they take action, they will take the lives of everyone in the Duke's Mansion.
How could these rumors hurt her?
Does she care about reputation?
It can only ruin his reputation.
Mother Du hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Madam. Butler Zhao has already sent people to suppress those rumors. I believe they will be suppressed soon."
Xie Changning waved his hand. "Everyone knows about it now. What's the point of sending someone to suppress it now? It would only make things worse if we let Butler Zhao come back. We need to make an example of him as a warning to the others."
Mother Du replied yes and turned and left.
As soon as Xie Changning stood up, Mother Du came back, and Butler Zhao came back with her.
"Madam, Lord Pei has not only caught the person who spread the rumors, but he has also interrogated the mastermind behind the scenes. It's none other than Princess Duanyang. Lord Pei has already entered the palace to meet the emperor. He specifically told someone to tell me, Madam, to get ready." Butler Zhao was puzzled. He really admired Lord Pei. In less than an hour, he had found out the real culprit behind the scenes. After the guards of the Ministry of Justice openly arrested several people, no one dared to discuss the matter anymore.
What did Lord Pei ask Madam to prepare?
Should we ask the lady to come to the palace to see His Majesty and ask Him to seek justice for her?
This matter involved Princess Duanyang.
Only Your Majesty can deal with Princess Duanyang.
Xie Changning understood Pei Zhi's intention and said, "Immediately spread the news that I vomited blood and fainted."
Pei Zhi wanted her to put pressure on His Majesty in disguise.
I really didn't expect that Princess Duanyang was about to get married, but she was still restless.
Butler Zhao understood immediately. He sighed and went to do the job immediately.
Soon, the news that Xie Changning vomited blood and fainted spread.
Ye Zhonglin came to visit Xie Changning, but was turned away by Du's mother.
Xie Changning's eyes flickered. She felt that pretending to be sick was not enough, so she immediately asked Mother Du to bring a rope.
Pei Zhi had already entered the palace with the witness' testimony. He knelt before His Majesty with his back straight. "This minister has been suddenly struck by this unfortunate misfortune, and my reputation has been completely ruined. I feel truly wronged. I beg Your Majesty to help me."
After reading the testimony, His Majesty just wanted to call that rebellious girl Duan Yang over and give her a good scolding.
"It is true that Duan Yang was wrong in this matter. Didn't Ke'aiqing punish the person who spread the rumor?" He implied that he wanted to ask Pei Zhi what else he wanted.
In his opinion, these were just rumors and did not hurt them, so a minor punishment would be enough to serve as a warning.
Pei Zhi's move was really an exaggeration.
"Originally, it would be harmless for the princess to vent her anger, but I have recently suddenly thought of getting married. Perhaps it is because I am too old to sleep on cold pillows and cold quilts. If I don't clarify these rumors, which girl will be willing to marry me?" Pei Zhi only talked about himself and did not mention Xie Changning at all.
He knocked his head heavily on the ground to hide the gloom in his eyes.
What a good Princess Duanyang! It seems the lesson he gave her last time was not enough.
He had plenty of ways to deal with Princess Duanyang, but in this case, he could only use an open strategy and lay everything out in the open to silence the gossips.
Gossip can melt metal, and constant criticism can destroy a person.
He doesn't care about his reputation.
But she cannot be allowed to bear such a stigma.
His Majesty immediately became interested. "Oh! I wonder which girl you have taken a fancy to?"
Pei Zhi's voice was filled with sadness. "No matter which girl I like now, I'm afraid that she will look down on me. It seems that I can only live out my life alone and die miserably."
His Majesty's mouth twitched fiercely, "Not really, not really, at worst I can grant you a marriage!"
"Even if Your Majesty grants me a marriage, it will not restore my good reputation. Madam Shen and I are innocent, but people have spread rumors like this. If I were a decent woman, I would have no choice but to hang myself to prove my innocence." Pei Zhi refused to give in.
What is the use of granting marriage?
Does he want it?
Your Majesty has realized that Duan Yang must personally step in to handle this matter today.
"How about I have Duan Yang personally apologize to you, my dear?"
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed. How can we let the princess down?" Pei Zhi suddenly raised his eyes, looking terrified.
"My dear minister, there is no need to do this. This matter was caused by Duan Yang acting willfully." His Majesty immediately ordered someone to summon Princess Duan Yang.
Upon hearing that Pei Zhi was in the palace, Princess Duanyang came quickly.
As soon as she arrived, her eyes fell on Pei Zhi, and she was a little absent-minded when she saluted His Majesty.
His Majesty's face darkened, "Duan Yang, do you admit your guilt?"
Princess Duanyang was stunned.
"Did you spread those rumors about Lord Pei and Madam Shen?" His Majesty reminded her.
Princess Duanyang's eyes flickered. So what? She just couldn't swallow this.
She has been waiting for Pei Zhi for so many years.
Why didn't Pei Zhi want to even look at her?
She didn't want to marry that loser Yu Jiuan, but her father insisted that she marry him.
Since she can't get Pei Zhi.
Then, destroy him!
But this thing can be done, but it cannot be admitted.
Princess Duanyang was about to speak when His Majesty continued, "Lord Pei has already investigated the matter thoroughly. Now that we have witnesses and evidence, you are being too willful. Why don't you apologize to Lord Pei quickly?"
He was telling Princess Duanyang that there was no need to quibble, as even if she did, it would be useless. The best thing to do was to honestly admit her mistake.
Princess Duanyang suddenly looked at Pei Zhi and smiled. "This princess wants to ask, Master Pei, are you protecting your own reputation or Xie Changning?"
Is he the kind of man who cares about his reputation?
This time, he used drastic measures to quickly investigate the matter and even brought it to the attention of his father.
What exactly is he doing this for?
Pei Zhi remained calm, "I don't understand what the princess means by this. What does Madam Shen have to do with me? I am naturally concerned about my own reputation."
Princess Duanyang didn’t believe that there was anything going on between Pei Zhi and Xie Changning.
Linking him with Xie Changning's kids was just to disgust him.
But looking at Pei Zhi at this moment, she suddenly believed it.
Princess Duanyang looked at Pei Zhi almost madly, "Do you dare to swear to heaven?"
Pei Zhi looked calm and composed, "Why should I swear?"
"If you don't dare to swear, you must be guilty." Princess Duanyang pressed on.
His Majesty could not help but scold, "Duan Yang, shut up and stop making such a fuss."
"Father, believe me, he is doing this today all for Xie Changning. He and Xie Changning have an unclear relationship. Maybe those children are really all his. How can I be blamed?" Princess Duanyang looked unwilling.
At this moment, Eunuch Wang hurried in and whispered a few words in His Majesty's ear, "Your Majesty, news just came from outside the palace that Madam Shen could not stand the slander of rumors and hanged herself in her room."
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