Chapter 43: The military merits earned through desperate efforts are not enough to exchange for a gold medal of immunity from death
"Princess, we are here today. If you have any difficulties, just tell us directly." An adult who was traveling with Qiu Yuanzheng couldn't help but speak.
No matter how you look at it, Princess Yong'an is forced into a situation where she has no control over herself.
Since ancient times, jealousy has been one of the most serious offenses among the seven grounds for divorce for women.
If it were an ordinary woman, her husband's family would divorce her just based on this one reason.
Even though Song Yanxi was a princess, the general's mansion did not dare to act in this way, but once her reputation as jealous came out, the rest of her life was ruined.
What kind of leverage did the Lin family mother and son have on her to force her to this point?
Song Yanxi shook her head, her voice a little firmer than before, "Thank you all for your concern. No one in the mansion has ever suffered any injustice from me."
Madam Lin breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly, "What did I say? You adults are just being overly suspicious. I treat my two daughters-in-law with all my heart and soul, like my own daughters."
It would have been fine if she didn't say anything, but upon hearing this, the expressions of the adults, including Qiu Yuanzheng, became even uglier.
This old lady Lin is not only arrogant, but also incredibly stupid. Does she really think that they can't see through her poor acting skills?
The gentleman was about to speak, but Qiu Yuanzheng spoke first, "Since the princess has said so, I think we have misunderstood."
"Of course it's a misunderstanding." Old Madam Lin added impatiently, ignoring Lin Tingfeng's eye hint.
She even pretended to be arrogant and scolded him, "As Feng'er's legal wife, you should be tolerant. I will not hold you accountable for what happened today. Don't do it again."
Song Yanxi lowered her eyes and said obediently, "My mother-in-law is right."
Old Madam Lin was so smug that she didn't notice how ugly the faces of Qiu Yuanzheng and the others were.
No matter what Song Yanxi is like, she was personally appointed by the emperor. She is a princess with a legitimate fiefdom and represents the royal family outside the country.
Not to mention that you are just a mother-in-law with an empty imperial decree, even her husband Lin Tingfeng, who is a general, would not dare to disrespect her in front of outsiders.
This is a blatant slap in the face of the royal family!
Lin Tingfeng thought of this and tried to explain with a grim expression, but Qiu Yuanzheng didn't give him a chance. He said coldly, "The theft in the General's Mansion is of great importance. Please gather all the servants in the mansion together so that we can investigate."
"It's getting late today. How about I take another group to Shuntian Prefecture tomorrow to cooperate with the investigation?"
"Did I not explain myself clearly enough?" Qiu Yuanzheng asked coldly.
Madam Lin frowned and blurted out, "How can you be so stubborn in handling cases? You won't even budge."
Hearing this, Lin Tingfeng's heart sank suddenly.
He grabbed the old lady's wrist, met Qiu Yuanzheng's inquiring gaze, and said quickly, "My mother is ill. I just said the wrong thing out of confusion. Sir Qiu, please don't take it seriously."
"I didn't..." Old Madam Lin wanted to say that she was not confused, but she suddenly realized that something was wrong halfway through her words.
Why do these people from Shuntian Prefecture look like they are looking forward to what she will say next?
They were inevitably disappointed when they couldn't wait for her to continue.
Qiu Yuanzheng smiled coldly and reminded, "General Lin, if you have time, please restrain the old lady, otherwise the military merits you have earned through desperate efforts will not be enough to exchange for a golden medal of immunity from death."
"You!" Old Madam Lin was so angry that her face turned red and she almost fainted.
Lin Tingfeng's expression was equally ugly.
Even though he knew that the old lady had many faults and was annoyed by her talking nonsense regardless of the occasion, she was his biological mother after all.
Qiu Yuanzheng's words made him feel more uncomfortable than if he were slapped in the face in public.
But he had no way to refute it.
Given my mother's personality, if she is not restrained, she will definitely cause a disaster someday.
So even though he was angry, Lin Tingfeng still bowed to Qiu Yuanzheng and said politely, "Thank you, Brother Qiu, for the reminder."
Qiu Yuanzheng said coldly, "General Lin, please address me as Lord Qiu. It's getting late. Please quickly gather everyone in the palace to cooperate with our investigation."
Seeing his stubborn look, Mrs. Lin suddenly realized that she was afraid.
This person is so rigid in his actions, if he really finds out something...
No, absolutely not!
Madam Lin's heart hardened as she glared at Song Yanxi and said, "Song, you know better than anyone how your dowry was lost. Do you have to wait for me, your mother-in-law, to expose it in front of everyone before you tell the truth?"
"What do you mean, mother-in-law?" Song Yanxi looked innocent.
The old lady was furious and blurted out, "Who are you pretending to be like this for? I'm not like those men. I won't fall for your foxy tricks!"
After she finished speaking, she was stunned. When she came to her senses, she wanted to slap herself twice.
I clearly know that I can't say it, so why won't my mouth obey me?
Madam Lin thought of something, her eyes widened as she looked at Song Yanxi and angrily said, "It's you, isn't it? What kind of drug did you give me?"
She was so emotional that she couldn't help but rush over and start fighting while she was talking.
Lin Tingfeng quickly grabbed her and said angrily, "Where are all the people? They can't even take care of a patient. Why don't you send the old lady back to the house!"
After these words were spoken, the expressions of the adults became even more subtle.
This old lady Lin can run and jump, and speaks with great energy. Do you call this a disease?
Oh my God!
If she was like this even when she was sick, wouldn't she torture her two daughters-in-law to death when she was in good health?
Qiu Yuanzheng made no secret of the disgust in his eyes and said, "If the old lady feels that we are acting unfairly, you can file a complaint with the Censorate, or have General Lin submit a letter of impeachment to His Majesty during the court session tomorrow."
"Mr. Qiu, you are too kind. That's not what my mother meant." Lin Tingfeng tried to explain.
Qiu Yuanzheng snorted coldly and continued, "I will also write down everything that happened today in a memorial and have it heard by the Emperor."
Lin Tingfeng's face turned pale as he advised, "This is just a family matter within the General's Mansion. Why would you bother Your Majesty?"
"General, you're stalling for time, but you're unwilling to cooperate with us in our investigation?"
"Of course not."
"That would be best. It would save me from having to go to the palace to ask His Majesty for instructions."
After Qiu Yuanzheng finished speaking, without even looking at Lin Tingfeng, he said to the official next to him: "It's inconvenient to stay in the backyard, let's go to the front yard to talk first."
An official said politely to Zhou: "Mrs. Lin, please move."
Seeing that she was the only one following, while Song Yanxi stood motionless, Lin Tingfeng thought of her reaction just now, rushed forward, grabbed her wrist, and asked anxiously: "Who went to Shuntian Prefecture to sue for the loss of dowry today? Is it you or your sister-in-law?"
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