Chapter 88: The Explanation
Jin Zhi bowed and left. The prince drank up all the bird's nest that she had prepared herself and walked out happily.
This scene has happened many times. The cleaners in the mansion have seen it more than once. Originally, they thought it was very normal. The princess often asked people to deliver snacks to each courtyard, but sometimes when there were no snacks in other courtyards, Jin Zhi would also come to Chaohui Courtyard.
There were even several times when the princess was not at home, Jin Zhi would come and stay for quite a long time, like today.
A maid who was sweeping the floor said unintentionally, "Could Miss Jinzhi be the prince's confidante?"
Someone immediately retorted that the prince's confidante was Miss Wei, and several people began a debate.
She is Miss Wei. She must not have learned this knowledge out of thin air. She even exchanged poems with him in her childhood.
How much is the intimacy of exchanging poems as children? When I was a child, I slept in the same bed with the brother next door, but now I even forget what he looked like.
Some people are stumped by this sentence, and it seems to be true. There is nothing worth remembering for so long.
If she is Miss Wei, why doesn’t the prince marry her since General Wei has come more than once?
So, it is possible that when the prince was engaged to the princess, he had already thought about marrying Jin Zhi. After all, the princess was high up and would not be as gentle and considerate as Jin Zhi.
Moreover, the two maids, Jinzhi and Yinzhi, have followed the princess since they were young. They are better raised than ordinary young ladies from official families and are also very beautiful.
It was like discovering something incredible. The prince likes Jin Zhi?
"Just talk about this in private, but don't let it get out." The cleaning girl who was the first to become suspicious reminded in a low voice.
"Of course, who dares to spread rumors about the master?"
The cleaning girl showed a relieved expression, lowered her head to wipe the floor, and a slight curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.
At this time, in the old house of the Wang family, Mr. Wang felt that Chi Xiao's visit was more and more strange, and he couldn't help but go to disturb his father.
When Mr. Wang heard this, he became suspicious again. Could it be that he was deceived by Xie Yunzhao?
He immediately sent someone to find out whether Prince Xie had ever instructed Xie Yunzhao.
In fact, it is very easy to find out. At the family dinner at the Mansion of Duke Lu, all the masters and servants of the Xie family, both the main family and the side branches, heard that the prince asked Xie Er to discuss the business of the Wang family.
But the Wang family was a merchant family and had few contacts with official families like the Xie family. The only person they were familiar with was the Duke of Lu, and they could not ask about it, nor could they make a big fuss about it.
It took two days before I found an opportunity, and I learned about it from a servant serving in the hall.
Old Master Wang was so angry that he almost vomited blood. People in the world are easy to fool, but he is not. He is a whore and still wants to be a virtuous woman. Master Xie is really going too far!
Even his father, Duke of Lu, would not treat him like this!
"Master, I have found several ways these days. In addition to this matter, I also heard a piece of gossip by accident..."
When Mr. Wang heard this, a sneer appeared on his face. Do you really think that he is old and his wrists are weak?
Now the Wang family and the treasury are tied together, so there is no point in dealing with the treasury. But as for Xie Yun’s argument, he does not deserve to be honored!
Soon, the rumors that had faded away in the streets resurfaced. This time it was still about Master Xie’s confidant, but she had changed from Miss Wei to a maidservant beside Princess Yongjia.
What's more, it is said that Prince Xie wanted to marry the princess just for that maid.
This is explosive news. What's the point of the romantic affair between a nobleman and a rich lady? It is a pity and a shame that he could not get the love from the maid.
At the same time, it transmits faster.
When Xie Yunzhao heard this, he was extremely happy, because he knew it was Rongrong who did it.
Not only did she not believe Xie Yunzheng, she also ruined his reputation.
Xie Yunzheng must have no place in her heart. Maybe Rongrong was seeking revenge for herself and the assassination.
He was happy and excited, and was particularly active in serving his wife. Shen Shurong didn't know why he was crazy.
The Duke and Duchess of Lu were unhappy. How could the maidservant around the princess be so untactful and allow people to spread such gossip?
It was difficult for them to find the county lord to ask for an explanation, and even more difficult to find the county lord himself.
In Chaohui Courtyard, Xie Yunzheng never expected that such rumors would spread just because he wanted Jinzhi to pass on the message between him and Yongjia.
Li Wan'er has recovered in the past few days, but the prince still didn't mention going back to her room to sleep. When I heard the news again, I went to his study to find him and asked him to give her an explanation.
Xie Yunzheng is just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously.
But Li Wan'er felt that there was no problem with her husband, the problem lay with the princess. Why did her head maid often come to see the prince?
Turn around and go find mother-in-law.
The Duke's wife was also apologetic. Whether it was Li Shuang or the unknown confidant, she felt a little sorry for her eldest daughter-in-law. She said that she would ask the princess to come tomorrow to discuss how to solve the problem.
Only then did Li Wan'er go back with peace of mind.
That night, no one in the courtyard could sleep, including Li Shuang who was still staying here. They were all thinking about this matter, but she thought it was Shen Shurong who did it on purpose.
She deliberately let Jinzhi be the bridge between her and her elder cousin.
Early the next morning, the Duke's wife asked someone to invite the princess to see her.
Xie Yunzhao has to follow too, mother, don’t try to bully Rongrong.
Shen Shurong knew that he was worried, but told him to go and not talk.
Of course, Jinzhi was also called.
Jin Zhi knew what was going on. She felt worried but also proud. She was willing to admit that she was the prince's confidant.
If the prince also acknowledges her, she can enter his backyard.
When we arrived at the main courtyard, Duke Lu and Xie Yunzheng and his wife were also there.
After the greeting, Li Wan'er glared at Jin Zhi fiercely.
Jin Zhi lowered her head. Even if she was willing, she had to pretend not to be willing, otherwise she would be regarded as a vixen seducing her master!
Xie Yunzheng looked at Chen Shurong with worry. Would she think that he liked Jin Zhi as the rumors said?
She should believe in herself and only have her in her heart, right?
The Duke's wife didn't know how to start the conversation. If her second daughter-in-law was not a princess, it would be easy.
Of course, Shen Shurong knew that her identity would make things difficult for others, so she took the initiative to admit her mistake and didn't even sit down.
"Dad, Mom, Yongjia heard the rumors about my elder brother and Jinzhi, and it had a very bad influence on him. It's all Yongjia's fault. He has been busy with external affairs and neglected the affairs of the mansion."
"Jinzhi has been with me since she was a child, and she is the most capable, so I let her take care of all the things in the yard. Maybe I was not considerate enough, which caused all these gossips."
Xie Yunzhao didn't want her to apologize, because his Rongrong was always right, but he just sat there quietly without moving, and Rongrong didn't let him speak.
Xie Yunzheng lowered his eyes and curled his lips slightly, and he knew that she would believe him.
The Duke of Lu and his wife breathed a sigh of relief. Since Yongjia was willing to admit his mistake first, their eldest daughter-in-law would not be too angry.
"Mom and Dad don't blame you. We all see how busy you have been recently."
Li Wan'er looked unhappy. She knew that the princess would protect her maid, but what did her mother mean?
Just say sorry and you want to keep things quiet?
She didn't believe in groundless rumors. If Jin Zhi had been obedient, how could such rumors spread?
This matter cannot be simply dismissed by saying that the maid did not arrange it properly.
Even if the princess offered to apologize, she couldn't do that. She didn't marry here to suffer any loss. How could she allow a little maid to embarrass her?
Besides, this is the first time that the sisters-in-law are facing each other. They should lay a good foundation and must not give in!
[Hehe, my dears, do you want Jinzhi to get what she wants? 】
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