Mrs. Zhang wanted to argue, but doubts arose in her heart. She thought of the people who served Zhang Dingqian. They were indeed handsome and elegant. Even the guards around him were tall and handsome men.
Madam Zhang felt uncomfortable all over, and a surge of anger rushed to her head. She almost wanted to return to the mansion immediately and eliminate those handsome servants and guards one by one.
It must be them who led her son astray! Her heart was filled with anger and resentment, and the scene before her seemed to become blurred. She just wanted to find the culprit and clear her son's name.
The young Hao Qingmo had long since grown tired of the Zhang family's mother and son's bullying of his sister, and now he sarcastically mocked her mercilessly, "So she's a loser addicted to a perverted love affair! Fortunately, my sister didn't set foot in your Zhang family. Otherwise, she would not only have lived out her life in loneliness, but also bear the stigma of being infertile."
"you!"
Mrs. Zhang was extremely angry, and the rage on her face was almost bursting out.
Hao Qinghe gently protected Hao Qingmo behind her. She had a gentler personality and said, "The child is ignorant. Why should Madam Zhang bother with him?"
"Yes, what my daughter said is true."
Jiang Shu had regained her composure by now. She gracefully stroked her hair. "The imperial physician has long since stated that your son is deeply mired in an abnormal love affair, and has even suffered physical and mental damage. However, Madam Zhang, there's no need to despair. Although your son can't carry on the family line, he can bring you countless sons."
Mrs. Zhang was almost mad with anger.
"Shut up! My son was just on a whim, looking for something new and exciting, and that's why he went astray."
In the capital area, there are many Nanfeng Pavilions.
Mrs. Zhang had naturally heard of these brothels, where the dignitaries indulged in sensual pleasures, some even keeping male concubines. However, this did not prevent them from forming relationships with women, continuing their bloodlines, and having children.
"As long as Ding Qian takes good care of his body, he will marry a beautiful woman one day, have many children, and be surrounded by grandchildren!"
She gritted her teeth and spoke these words in a sonorous voice, but it was hard to tell whether she was trying to convince others or to comfort herself.
At this moment, Doctor Gao beside him sighed deeply, "How can this be easier said than done?"
Madam Zhang's expression suddenly changed, and she stared at Doctor Gao nervously, "Doctor, is it possible that the medicine is ineffective?"
"If your body is in poor condition, medicine will naturally help. Master Zhang really needs careful care. Otherwise, as he gets older and his condition deteriorates, I'm afraid..."
Doctor Gao's words were subtle and meaningful.
Zhang Dingqian's face was pale, as if he had been stripped of his outer clothes and exposed to everyone's scrutiny.
Mrs. Zhang was struck by a bolt from the blue.
What exactly does Doctor Gao mean by this?
The younger generations in the flower hall were confused, but the experienced elders looked at Zhang Dingqian with deep meaning in their eyes.
Jiang Shu couldn't help but laugh out loud, mocking him mercilessly: "I thought he was some dashing and charming young man, but it turns out he's just a useless loser. In that case, Madam Zhang might as well dress him up as a charming woman and marry him off. He can't possibly continue the Zhang family's lineage anyway."
Zhang Dingqian felt that his dignity was completely destroyed and he lost all face. He secretly swore in his heart that when the Yongding Marquis Mansion fell into decline, he would strike a heavy blow to vent his hatred!
Mrs. Zhang's eyes were red with anger. "Jiang Shu, you are talking nonsense!"
She only has this one son, how can she allow others to slander her like this!
The future of the Zhang family must be inherited by him, and he cannot shirk the burden of carrying on the family line!
Mrs. Zhang was extremely worried, and her helpless eyes were filled with anxiety as she looked at her son.
However, Imperial Physician Gao's diagnosis, like a thunderbolt, completely shattered her fantasy. "In fact, Madam Jiang's words are not groundless. I have observed Master Zhang's pulse and he does have impotence. This is a congenital defect and I'm afraid there is no cure."
"This is absolutely impossible! You must be in collusion and trying to deceive me!" Madam Zhang was heartbroken, tears streaming down her face. She tightly grasped the shy Zhang Dingqian and eagerly pulled him away. "Dingqian, let's go! The Yongding Marquis Mansion has ulterior motives and is trying to destroy your reputation!"
"When I return, I will immediately choose a perfect marriage for you. I will find you a beautiful woman as beautiful as a flower. As long as you give birth to children, those vicious rumors will naturally disappear. Then we will see what they have to say!"
Zhang Dingqian was extremely upset and angrily shook off Mrs. Zhang's hand.
It’s all because of my mother’s self-will!
If these words came from a common doctor, they might be doubted, but this person was the imperial physician in the palace!
The people in the Marquis' Mansion did not stop the Zhang mother and son, and let them leave angrily.
Jiang Shu was like a warrior returning from a triumphant victory. She held her head high and waved proudly, "Madam Zhang and Master Zhang, I wish you a safe journey. Master Zhang has a congenital disease and is obsessed with men. That is a shameful thing for the Rabbit Lord. We will spread this matter far and wide and will never let your family ruin a pure woman again."
Mrs. Zhang was so angry that her face turned ashen and she almost tripped over the threshold. She turned around in anger and threatened viciously, "You guys are so ambitious and ruthless at the moment of death. Aren't you afraid of justice and retribution?"
At this moment, a hoarse voice sounded outside the door——
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
Mrs. Zhang and Zhang Dingqian, who had just stepped out of the flower hall, had to retreat back into the hall.
The mother and son had just suffered humiliation, and when they heard the "imperial edict arrived", they couldn't help but feel a sense of pleasure that "the retribution of the Yongding Marquis' Mansion came so quickly".
The two men stood at the door with ulterior motives, anxiously waiting to witness the tragic end of the Yongding Marquis' Mansion with their own eyes.
Madam Jiang led everyone in the flower hall out to greet them.
Jiang Shu couldn't help but feel puzzled, "Why did an imperial edict suddenly come?"
Xu guessed, "Perhaps this is a form of compensation from the court to the Marquis' Mansion?"
But Jiang Shu always felt that this matter was unusual: "At most, it's just a verbal order."
Looking back, her divorce from Hao Ren caused a huge uproar in the city, and the emperor only gave a verbal order.
This emperor has always been simple and conscientious. He would give oral orders if possible and is not the kind of person who would issue orders easily.
Once the imperial edict is issued, it will inevitably mean great rewards and punishments, and the degree of severity is known to everyone.
At this time, Eunuch Ying Shuo, who was responsible for conveying the imperial edict, had led several young eunuchs and stood quietly in the courtyard, holding the golden imperial edict tightly in his hands.
Madam Jiang stepped forward and whispered, "Eunuch Ying, may I ask what important instructions the Emperor has issued?"
Eunuch Ying Shuo smiled faintly, without any pretense, and said bluntly, "Old Madam, this is a blessing from heaven! May I ask if your eldest daughter, Miss Jiang Songyi, is here with you?"
Before he finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes to Jiang Songyi who was following closely behind Xu.
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