Princess Rongzhao felt that Chen Afu looked familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.
The corners of her mouth twitched. Everyone said Chen Ahfu was stunningly beautiful, but she was just that beautiful. Her eyes were a little bigger and her mouth was a little smaller. She was far from being stunningly beautiful. Even compared to Chen Shiying, she was still far behind.
I thought I could get the daughter of a fourth-rank official into the princess' mansion and do whatever I wanted. Not to mention torturing her to death, I couldn't let her give birth to a son. What was infuriating was that the old man and Changhua went to the emperor and the queen mother to cry, and even brought up the past...
I had originally intended to give her a hard time on the road, but just now I received a report from the maid saying that I had failed to embarrass her on the road.
Rong Zhao looked at the top of Chen Afu's head with a gloomy expression.
Lord Chu on the side frowned and said, "Princess."
Rong Zhao reacted immediately and chuckled, "Look at me, I was so happy to see my daughter-in-law that I forgot to take the tea."
She took the tea, touched it to her lips, and then put the tea bowl on the table, saying, "My eldest daughter-in-law, raise your head and let me take a good look at you."
Chen Afu had no choice but to raise his head.
Rong Zhao took a look, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and smiled, "I heard that my daughter-in-law is extremely beautiful, and the seventh brother has been chasing her for several blocks. But seeing is believing. Although her color is good, she is too vulgar, and she doesn't know how to dress up. Just like her name, she is full of rustic flavor..."
Chen Afu was furious. This was a heart-breaking remark. If she was called a country bumpkin, she would admit it, but she could not admit it when he clearly said that she seduced a man, and the man he seduced was a prince.
Although I know I will be bullied today, I can only feel aggrieved and not angry, but I also can't be treated too badly.
Chen Ahfu's eyes were filled with tears. He shook his head and whispered in defense, "Princess, my daughter-in-law is innocent." Then he said to Chu Lingxuan in sorrow, "Master, I cannot bear that crime. Now I can only die by crashing into this eight-immortal table to preserve my reputation."
Chu Lingxuan immediately grabbed Chen Afu and said, "Afu, I know what kind of person you are. If I let you die here to protect your reputation, I would be unworthy of being your husband." He glared at Rong Zhao and said, "Your Highness, although you are a princess of the royal family, you cannot casually slander others. My wife is dignified and polite, chaste and virtuous, and has never done such a shameless thing. If you continue to slander me maliciously, I will have no choice but to go to the emperor to reason."
Prince Rui was also unhappy and shouted, "Royal sister, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I chase women for several blocks? You can't drag me into this to criticize Chu Lingxuan's wife." He quickly explained to Princess Rui opposite him, "Princess, don't listen to my royal sister. She wants to punish Chu Lingxuan's wife and ruin her reputation, but she uses me as a weapon."
Princess Rui didn't say anything. It would be inappropriate for her to say anything at this time.
Lord Chu said in a cold voice, "Princess, what do you mean? Let's go to the palace now to meet the Emperor and the Concubine Shu. We can't live like this anymore." Then he stood up and prepared to go out.
Although Rong Zhao hated the Chu family for throwing insults on her, she still couldn't bear to leave her husband. She quickly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Chu Lang, calm down, you misunderstood me."
Madam Chu San said, "Rong Zhao, everyone in this room heard what you just said. Ling Xuan's first daughter-in-law died in your house in an unclear manner. Do you want this daughter-in-law to die in your house as well?"
Rong Zhao ignored Madam Chu San and explained to Lord Chu, "Chu Lang, what I said just now meant that I heard a rumor that Ling Xuan's daughter-in-law was so pretty that Old Seven chased her for several blocks. Of course, I didn't believe it. Now that I have seen my daughter-in-law with my own eyes, I don't believe it even more. Although she looks okay, she is obviously not worthy of Old Seven's pursuit, which further proves that the rumor is false and can't be believed."
What a rude thing to say. Not only did they say she was not good-looking, but they also dragged another man into this. The royal family was bullying people in such a blatant way!
As a modern person, Chen Ahfu didn't care about those words at all, but the ancient people couldn't help but care. She couldn't talk back, so she could only cover her face and cry. But she still held back her tears. Her makeup was thick today, and if she made a big mess, Rong Zhao would definitely not be kind enough to let someone bring water to wash her face.
Chu Lingxuan was so angry that his face turned blue. He pulled Chen Afu and said, "Afu, I know what kind of person you are. I believe in you. I made you feel wronged today. It's all my fault."
Lord Chu said sadly, "It's not Xuan'er who is useless, it's your father who is useless." He then said to Rong Zhao, "You have always been unreasonable and talk nonsense. If the elders are unkind, don't blame the younger generation for being unfilial. I will let them go back now."
Seeing that Lord Chu was very angry, Rong Zhao hurriedly smiled and said, "Chu Lang, please don't be angry. Okay, it's my fault, I apologize. You know, I am straightforward, I say what I want to say, and I don't have any bad intentions. Okay, okay, I won't say anything that offends people. Ling Xuan's wife, don't feel wronged, I just made a slip of the tongue, I didn't mean anything else. I know you are a virtuous person, well-behaved and sensible, if there is anyone who gossips again, I will not let him go."
Madam Chu San snorted coldly, "You still say 'offensive words'! You have already said all the offensive words. Rong Zhao, you insisted on letting this young couple come to pay you respects, and now you are being hard on them. Not to mention now, even on the way here, the two maids carrying Ling Xuan's wife fell down. If it weren't for my people's quick hands and feet, she might have been injured. You keep saying that you have no ill will towards the son-in-law's first wife, but it was the servants who did it behind your back. But you didn't even do a little face, who would believe you?"
After hearing this, Lord Chu's face became even darker.
Rong Zhao explained to Lord Chu again, "Chu Lang, don't listen to Hua Chang trying to sow discord between us. She just can't bear to see me live a good life. I have always treated Ling Xuan as my own son, so naturally I like his wife from the bottom of my heart." He glared at Mrs. Chu San unhappily and said, "Hua Chang, what grudge do I have against you? Not only did you try to sow discord between me and the Empress Dowager, but now you are trying to sow discord between me and the Prince Consort. How can the horse stumble and the servant fall, have anything to do with me? If you don't want to stay in my house, then go back. My family doesn't like people who stir up trouble."
The second prince immediately acted as a peacemaker, "My two sisters, we are all family. You are quarreling and making a fuss. It's a joke. Prince Consort Chu, don't be stingy. My sister is just straightforward and she has apologized. Okay, let the newlyweds serve the tea to their father-in-law, right?"
Rong Zhao and Mrs. Chu San both fell silent.
The Second Prince's wife also said, "Grandma Chu, please stop crying. Someone must have made up such a rumor in order to sow discord between Princess Rong Zhao and you. I know my prince well, and he would not do such a shameful thing."
The Seventh Prince also said, "Yes, yes, yes, I have never done anything like chasing young ladies all over the street, let alone... hehe." He felt that the more he explained, the worse it got, so he quickly shut his mouth.
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