Chapter 365: Poor Yiyang County Lady
If you really did something, it wouldn't be unfair. But if you did nothing, it would be extremely unfair to be blamed for such a huge crime.
Madam Pei turned to Tang Ning and said anxiously, "Princess Yiyang, don't believe the Fourth Prince's Consort's false accusations. Second Lady Bai and I really just happened to meet the Fourth Prince's Consort. We didn't do anything..."
"Coincidence? There aren't likely to be so many coincidences in such a large Lingyun Temple. Besides, the Dharma Assembly wasn't over when I left. I left early to clear my name and avoid the detours others took. What about you? You just happened to take the same path as me?"
Mrs. Pei was simply speechless, and the second Miss Bai next to her was even more aggrieved.
"Mrs. Pei and I accidentally got our clothes wet during the Dharma Assembly. We saw someone sneaking over there and followed them."
"Oh!"
In response to their explanation, the Fourth Prince's wife simply sneered, full of sarcasm.
The people around remained silent after hearing this "extremely poor" excuse.
Mrs. Pei and the others panicked and turned around to try to clarify things with Tang Ning.
Tang Ning's face was extremely ugly, and even his voice was a little hoarse: "You don't need to tell me so much. Whether it was done or not, the Privy Council will make the final decision."
"I've never offended anyone, and I just wanted to live a quiet life with my aunt, but I didn't expect..."
Her eyes were red, as if she was forbearing and angry.
"Commander Cang, this matter involves the prince and so many people. It is beyond our ability to handle. Commander Cang, please report this matter to His Majesty and let His Majesty handle it."
Canglang nodded and said, "Don't worry, County Lady. I will report everything that happened tonight to His Majesty. The Governor will not let anyone who dares to cause trouble in the Buddhist temple go unpunished."
Madam Fu spoke up, "This matter involves too many people. I don't know if there are other plans behind it. To avoid any more trouble, Commander Cang should report it to His Majesty as soon as possible."
"Madam Fu is right."
Cang Lang waved his hand and said, "Come here, arrest all those involved in tonight's case and escort them back to the capital immediately."
"You dare?!" The Fourth Prince's mouth was full of blood, and he looked shocked and angry.
Canglang raised his eyes and said, "The Privy Council is a sharp sword in the hands of Your Majesty. You will never hesitate to act without it. The Fourth Prince had better keep quiet. Otherwise, don't blame me for my injustice."
"Take them away!"
The black-armored guards rushed forward in unison. The Fourth Prince tried to struggle against the man who was coming forward with a knife in his hand, but was held down. He was blocked by the man while cursing angrily.
Except for the Fourth Prince, the Fourth Prince's wife, Princess Leyang and others, there was suddenly a large area around Madam Pei and Madam Bai in the crowd. Others avoided them. When the black-armored guards rushed forward to arrest them, the two were still screaming that they were innocent, and in just a moment they followed the Fourth Prince's footsteps.
The night outside was dark and the wind suddenly blew up in the mountains.
In front of the main hall, the black-armored guards retreated like the tide. Only after the sound of armor clashing faded away completely did everyone in the hall dare to breathe.
Tang Ning whispered, "I'm sorry for disturbing you all with what happened tonight. It's all Tang Ning's fault."
When everyone heard this, they looked at the little girl in the hall with sympathy on their faces. The Princess of Yi Yang was extremely unlucky. The eldest princess, the fourth prince, and even the second prince all used her as a pawn in their plots against each other. She had only gone up the mountain to worship her parents, but her reputation was almost ruined.
Seeing her pale face and red eyes, who would have the heart to blame her?
"Don't say that, County Lady. This matter has nothing to do with you. It's the Princess and the others who are too cruel."
"Yes, you were innocent, and you were almost killed by them. Fortunately, God protected you and nothing happened. Otherwise, it would really be..."
"The Fourth Prince's wife is truly vicious. Fortunately, the Buddhist beads were discovered."
"Those who do evil will eventually perish. Don't worry too much, County Lady. The Princess and the others deserve their punishment. When His Majesty learns of this, he will punish them severely and give you justice."
People always pity the weak, and Tang Ning is innocent.
Listening to everyone's comfort, Tang Ning forced a smile, but her little face, which should have been extremely beautiful, was still pale, and she was obviously frightened.
Madam Qian sighed softly and walked forward to the crowd, saying, "After a night of hustle and bustle, everyone must be tired. Let's go back and rest first."
The people in the hall had experienced a thrilling night and were indeed tired. Although their bodies were sleepy, their spirits had no intention of resting at all. After they dispersed from the hall and went back, many of them were still whispering about the Buddhist temple in the back mountain.
Qian Qiyue and the others surrounded Tang Ning.
"Tang Ning, don't be sad. Those bastards will definitely not have a good ending!" Qian Qiyue said angrily.
Qian Qingran also frowned. "The Second and Fourth Princes are truly despicable. Fighting for power is fine, but to scheme against each other they resort to such shameless means to harm innocent people and use a woman's innocence as a stepping stone. How can such people be worthy of being kings?"
Fu Laiqing also said angrily: "I used to think that the Second Prince was better than the Fourth Prince, but I didn't expect him to be such a vicious person. He is so good at using a knife to kill someone. No wonder he was able to win over the people of the aristocratic families and snatch the support of the Fourth Prince. But for someone like him to want to sit on the throne, unless Your Majesty is blind..."
"Fu Laiqing!"
Madam Fu growled and glared at her outspoken grandson.
Madam Qian sighed softly, "We are not in a position to discuss matters concerning the imperial family. However, if tonight's events are brought before His Majesty, and the people in the temple return to the capital tomorrow, the news will be exposed. I'm afraid there will be unrest in both the imperial court and the harem. I wonder if His Majesty will show mercy."
Madam Fu's expression was slightly cold: "A dignified prince is accustomed to using shady tactics. If Your Majesty lets them off, how can you be called a wise ruler!"
Do they think the Censorate is just a decoration?
She would send someone back to the capital to see her brother overnight. If His Majesty still covered up such a big thing, then his reputation as a monarch would be ruined. She didn't believe that His Majesty would risk the reputation of being a "tyrant" to protect his two unscrupulous sons.
After a few words, seeing that Tang Ning remained silent, Rong Yue also looked unhappy.
Knowing that the two of them were probably frightened tonight, Mrs. Qian held Tang Ning's hand with pity.
"Well, the incident is over. Luckily, you've always been smart and avoided it. The culprit has been found. I'm afraid you were frightened tonight. Go back and get some rest."
Madam Fu also nodded: "Go and rest quickly, don't worry, we all know what is right and wrong."
Tang Ning's eyes were red as she said "hmm" softly.
Several people comforted Tang Ning and then returned to their respective residences. Tang Ning and her friends arrived early, and the courtyard they lived in was some distance away from other people's residences. After separating from Madam Qian and the others, Tang Ning and Rong Yue walked towards their own residences together.
"Tang Ning." Seeing that no one else was around, Rong Yue, who had been holding back, finally spoke: "What happened just now..."
"Girl, Master Xindeng is here."
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