Chapter 32
That night, Prince Yu did not bother Rong Rong, and Rong Rong slept soundly for a long time.
Rong Rong said she didn't care, but her nightmares all night and her occasional ramblings in her sleep betrayed her true feelings.
She was indeed frightened.
Prince Yu did not sleep; he simply held Rong Rong in his arms, hoping to alleviate her anxiety.
Prince Yu, who has always acted independently and without regard for others' feelings, regretted for the first time in his life that his actions were too radical and had brought Rong Rong a bad reputation.
Perhaps there was a more comprehensive approach to dealing with Yang Yan's problem, and he should have been more patient with those agitated courtiers.
Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now. All he can do is send more people to protect Rong Rong and isolate her from the outside world.
And so, when Rong Rong woke up, she learned the devastating news that she could no longer leave the manor.
Helpless, she could only pray that the letter would be of some use.
Following the debate, two major events occurred in the capital.
Firstly, the Ming Prince's Mansion was convicted of treason, and the prince, princess, heir, and princess were all demoted to commoners and exiled to a harsh and cold place.
Because the Ming Prince's Mansion suffered a disaster entirely because of Princess Ronglu, she was accidentally killed by her brother, who hated her, during the exile.
Secondly, rumors about Princess Yu have resurfaced in the capital, but these are different from the previous negative comments about her being a vixen and a scourge to the country.
This time, people changed their tune and called Princess Yu a fairy princess. Rong Rong's reputation as the most beautiful woman in the world spread throughout Daqian in an instant.
Some people initially didn't believe it, thinking that the rumors were exaggerated.
But those who praised Rongrong were all scholars who were usually aloof and reserved. It was a miracle that they could all praise her at the same time.
Then, one poem after another praising Rong Rong's beauty emerged, and people finally had to believe the rumors. At the same time, their curiosity about Rong Rong's true appearance reached its peak.
Du Shaofeng was also curious. Besides that, he was more concerned about the fact that people were so certain that Prince Yu was truly head over heels in love with Princess Yu.
This shows that Rong Rong held a very important position in Prince Yu's heart, and also shows that Rong Rong was very useful.
Du Shaofeng held the letter in his hand, his eyes dark and unreadable. It was a pity that he had left early that day and had not personally witnessed how Prince Yu treated Rong Rong.
So, should he believe in Prince Yu's love for Rong Rong?
Thinking of this, Du Shaofeng couldn't help but laugh. People like them can also have love? Can they also be bound by romantic feelings?
Although he was not very convinced, Du Shaofeng decided to give it a try.
He summoned his second and third brothers, intending to ask the original owner of this woman in detail what kind of person she was.
"What's on your mind, brother? Why did you suddenly mention...sister-in-law?"
Inside the main hall of Qingfeng Pavilion, the three brothers, Du Shaofeng, Du Shaoling, and Du Shaoqun, rarely gathered together.
Du Shaoling looked at Du Shaofeng with a probing gaze, pausing suspiciously when he mentioned the word "sister-in-law".
Du Shaofeng looked up and saw that Du Shaoling was still as gentle as ever, a young man with the appearance of an old fox. Du Shaoqun, on the other hand, was much simpler and was looking at him with a worried expression.
"You must be Princess Consort Yu, right? There have been many rumors about you lately. I'd like to know what's going on. My wife and I... we shouldn't be divorced, right?"
Du Shaofeng looked calmly at Du Shaoling and Du Shaoqun. He noticed that when he uttered the words "Madam," both of them were slightly out of breath. Du Shaoling was hiding his true feelings, while Du Shaoqun's eyes clearly showed anger.
Du Shaofeng found their reactions quite amusing and became even more convinced that things were not so simple.
"My wife wrote to me, asking me to bring her back to the manor. I'm preparing to negotiate with Prince Yu." Du Shaofeng dropped a bombshell.
"What?" Du Shaoling was shocked, a flash of jealousy crossing his eyes.
"No way!" Du Shaoqun exclaimed in shock and anger, his face filled with indignation. "It was she who pushed my brother off the cliff! Brother, please don't hold onto any old feelings. We're better off without a wife like that!"
Despite his outburst, Du Shaoqun was actually furious that Rong Rong was willing to return to his elder brother's side. Why would Rong Rong choose his elder brother?
"Is that so?" Du Shaofeng paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
So the original owner was killed by this lady? Why hasn't anyone in this mansion mentioned it? It's as if the original owner's lady is some kind of taboo, and everyone keeps quiet about her?
"Well..." Du Shaofeng had just started to speak when Du Shaoling's cold voice interrupted him.
"Brother, don't listen to your brother's nonsense, it's not true." Du Shaoling smiled. "I saw that it was you who accidentally fell off the cliff. My sister-in-law was scared, and then Prince Yu and General Yang came to cause trouble again. She was forced to jump off the cliff."
"Second Brother!" Du Shaoqun said anxiously. Du Shaoling glanced at Du Shaoqun sideways, and Du Shaoqun immediately shut up.
"Brother, you should hurry up and bring your sister-in-law back to the manor. She must have suffered terribly in the Prince Yu's manor!" Du Shaoling said with a worried look in his eyes.
Du Shaoqun's eyes suddenly lit up, his face filled with sudden realization. Then, his eyes darted around, and he nodded frantically, "Yes, yes, yes! Quickly take sister-in-law back to the manor, she must be terrified!"
Du Shaofeng remained silent, staring intently at Du Shaoling and Du Shaoqun. He felt that the two were hiding something from him, but the only certainty was that they both wanted him to bring Rong Rong back to the manor.
What exactly happened? Du Shaofeng narrowed his eyes slightly, Du Shaoling remained calm and composed, while Du Shaoqun looked anxious, a fleeting unnatural expression crossing his face.
"Okay." Du Shaofeng smiled slightly. "I'll arrange to pick them up right away."
Du Shaoling and Du Shaoqun instantly showed joy.
The three brothers then chatted briefly before Du Shaoling and Du Shaoqun left.
As soon as the two left, Du Shaofeng's face darkened. "Yuan Yang, investigate the relationship between Madam and the Second and Third Young Masters, down to the smallest detail!"
Yuan Yang was surprised, "Does the Marquis suspect that the Madam is having an affair with the two young masters?"
Could it be that their master has been cuckolded? Yuan Yang looked at Du Shaofeng with sympathy and pity.
No, that's not right. It should be said that she was definitely cuckolded, since the lady became the Princess Consort of Yu.
Du Shaofeng's face darkened, and he stared at Yuan Yang as if he were dead. Yuan Yang felt a chill in his heart and quickly lowered his head.
“Our lady is probably not simple.” Du Shaofeng’s meaningful voice came from above.
Yuan Yang dared not breathe too loudly, deeply regretting his loose tongue.
Finally, someone came in and saved him.
"My lord, Miss Song Qing requests an audience." Yuan Wu's words had barely finished when a cheerful female voice followed.
"Du Shaofeng! When are you going to give me the pharmacy you promised me?"
A girl with big, round eyes, an apple-shaped face, and full of energy burst into the lobby, resembling an adorable little deer.
Du Shaofeng's eyes softened instantly. "I'll have Yuan Yang take you there tomorrow."
"That's more like it! I thought you were going to renege on your debt! Don't think that just because you're a marquis I can't do anything to you!"
"Of course I wouldn't dare."
......
Yuan Yang and Yuan Wu quietly left the hall, giving Du Shaofeng and Song Qing some space.
In the entire Du family mansion—no, now it should be called the Marquis's mansion—only Miss Song Qing dared to speak to the Marquis like that.
"Hey bro, thanks a lot!" Yuan Yang chuckled and bumped Yuan Wu's shoulder, thanking him for getting him out of trouble.
Yuan Wu remained unresponsive, like a wooden statue, and strode away.
"Tch, idiot!" Yuan Yang shook his head; working with Yuan Wu would drive him crazy with boredom.
Yuan Yang glanced one last time in the direction of the main hall and then quickly left Qingfeng Pavilion.
He was going to investigate the Marquis's first wife, and Yuan Yang was very skeptical of her wanting to return to the manor.
Anyone with eyes can see that the Marquis treats Miss Song Qing very differently. Miss Song is also the Marquis's savior, and the future Marquis's wife will definitely be Miss Song.
The first wife had no place in the Marquis's heart to begin with, and now that she is the Princess Consort of Yu, how could the Marquis possibly trust her?
Who knows if her return is a conspiracy? And what her motives are?
Besides, when the Marquis fell off the cliff, it was probably his first wife who caused it.
The lady also has an ambiguous relationship with the two young masters. How can such a morally corrupt and promiscuous woman be worthy of the Marquis?
Thinking of this, Yuan Yang felt contempt for the first wife and was also worried for her. She had harmed the Marquis and still wanted to come back? Their Marquis's methods were extraordinary!
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