Chapter 48 It's done!
Fang Lanzhi did not reveal her name, but Pei Jiming knew very well that the woman in front of him was the Miss Fang who had once been engaged to him.
Although he had never met Fang Lanzhi, the fact that she caught his mother's eye suggested that she must have been a lady from a prominent family.
Now... it has turned out like this, how could Pei Jiming not sigh with regret?
Lin Wei did not answer, because Fang Lanzhi was saved by Shen Shuzhang so that she could live out the last days of her life in peace. How could he let her do such a thing for his own selfish reasons?
Besides, as the dignified Marquis of Dingyuan, if he really wanted to deal with the Imperial Uncle, he would have a thousand ways to do so. Why would he need to use a woman to achieve his goal?
So Lin Wei said without thinking, "No."
Seeing that Lin Wei was unwilling, Fang Lanzhi continued, "I am doing this not only for Miss Shen, but also for myself. If I say that my father did not collude with the enemy and that it was all a frame-up by Prince Cheng in order to get me, would the Marquis and the young master believe me?"
“Cheng Wang killed my whole family and treated me like a plaything, ruining me to this point. If I can’t kill him with my own hands to avenge my family, I’m not worthy of being a woman!”
"It's a pity I'm just a weak woman. All I have left to use is this broken body. I beg you, Lord Marquis, to grant my request."
Fang Lanzhi kowtowed heavily.
Upon hearing this, Pei Jiming's expression changed drastically. Had Prince Cheng framed the Fang family? If this were true, it would be a shocking case.
He looked at Lin Wei and saw that Lin Wei's brows were furrowed.
He had heard a little about the Fang family's affairs and knew there was something fishy going on, but he never expected it to be a frame-up.
Fang Lanzhi lay on the ground, her back trembling slightly, yet exuding an undeniable determination.
Lin Wei was silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice: "Do you have any evidence?"
Fang Lanzhi raised her head, a hint of pain and determination flashing in her eyes. She slowly took out a small jade pendant from her bosom, with a blurry character "Cheng" engraved on the edge of the pendant.
“This is a jade pendant that my father obtained by chance from a trusted confidant of Prince Cheng. It is said that the confidant had participated in the conspiracy to frame the Fang family. Afterwards, feeling guilty, he secretly gave this jade pendant engraved with Prince Cheng’s private seal to my father, implying that the matter was related to Prince Cheng.”
"But before my father could investigate thoroughly, our family was destroyed. I have been living with this jade pendant until now, hoping that one day I can reveal the truth and clear my family's name."
She presented the jade pendant with both hands: "If Your Excellency does not believe me, you can send someone to examine the origin of this jade pendant and the files of the old Fang family case. You will surely find some clues."
Hearing Fang Lanzhi say this, Lin Wei lowered his eyes, feeling a little reluctant: "Have you thought this through? Do you really want to go?"
Fang Lanzhi's voice was firm and resolute: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Marquis."
Pei Jiming personally escorted the woman onto the carriage, his heart filled with emotion as he looked at the woman he had once betrothed to.
Now, all he can do is wish Fang Lanzhi success tonight.
Shen Shu stood outside the window, staring intently in the direction the carriage had gone.
She heard everything Fang Lanzhi said.
Shen Shu raised her head with red eyes, as if she had made some kind of decision.
Looking at Shen Shu like this, Lin Wei felt his breath catch in his throat, as if his heart had ached.
"Don't worry, the imperial physicians in Prince Cheng's mansion won't ruin Miss Fang's plans. No matter what symptoms appear in the future, I will have the imperial physicians treat them as a cold."
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Meanwhile, in Wen Lanting's meditation room.
Shen Xiao and Wen Lanting sat at the table with only one candle lit.
The lights flickered in the wind, mirroring their anxious hearts.
Zhao's mother pushed open the door and came in, her face filled with indescribable excitement: "Madam! It's done!"
Wen Lanting suddenly stood up: "Didn't they say that bitch Shen Shu had escaped? Have they caught her?"
Upon hearing the news of Shen Shu's escape, Wen Lanting's anxiety was almost overwhelming, fearing that tonight's events would be exposed. But now, what did Zhao Mama say? That it was all done?
Zhao Mama said, "They did escape, but they were caught again. I must say, the secret guards sent by the Madam's family are quite skilled. They did not disappoint the Madam's plans."
Shen Xiao's heart was pounding with excitement. She quickly stepped forward and asked, "Aunt Zhao, is what you said true?"
Zhao Mama nodded emphatically, her tone carrying a hint of pride: "Absolutely true! Just now at the entrance of Prince Cheng's residence, I listened for quite a while, and I even heard the Second Miss crying and wailing in pain. Madam and Eldest Miss can rest assured now!"
No matter how arrogant this second young lady is usually, once she's in Prince Cheng's hands, he can make her kneel down and bend her back whenever he wants.
Wen Lanting's heart finally settled down, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth: "Well done. As long as we personally visit His Highness Prince Cheng tomorrow and confirm that Shen Shu lost her virginity to Prince Cheng, that will be Shen Shu's death day!"
It has always been rumored that Prince Cheng is a licentious and unrestrained man with many tricks up his sleeve in bed. Presumably, Shen Shu will not only lose her virginity but also suffer a great deal of pain. Wen Lanting felt extremely pleased.
She thought of Shen Lian's broken leg and the several disgraceful incidents Shen Xiao had recently committed, and a dark thought arose in her mind: she wished that Prince Cheng could play her to death!
This directly eliminated Shen Shu, a major threat!
Shen Xiao's face revealed a look of triumphant revenge, as if he could already foresee Shen Shu's disgrace and ruin:
"Mother, now that it's done, let's get some rest. Tomorrow we'll expose Shen Shu in public and make sure she never gets another chance to recover!"
Wen Lanting nodded. Indeed, there was another tough battle waiting for her to fight tomorrow.
The next morning, Wen Lanting was awakened by the sound of the temple bell.
Shen Xiao was so excited she couldn't sleep. She waited outside Wen Lanting's room early in the morning, eager to see Shen Shu's miserable state.
Seeing that Wen Lanting had woken up, he personally helped her with her hair and clothes.
Shen Xiao looked at Wen Lanting, but in her mind she had already pictured Shen Shu being pointed at and ridiculed by everyone, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
After everything was arranged, just as they were about to go see Shen Shu, Mama Fang said that the old woman from Prince Cheng's mansion had arrived.
Upon seeing that they were from the Cheng Prince's residence, Wen Lanting quickly ordered tea to be served.
The old woman whispered, "His Highness Prince Cheng said that the eldest young lady served him very well last night, and he was very satisfied. He said that if the madam agrees, it would be better to marry the eldest young lady into Prince Cheng's mansion as a concubine."
Shen Xiao, listening from the side, blushed and paled in turns. Now, Prince Cheng probably still thought that she was the one from last night.
But it's Shen Shu!
Wen Lanting was stunned. He hadn't expected that Shen Shu, that wretched girl, would actually have such charm that Prince Cheng wanted to marry her as a concubine.
Wen Lanting lowered her voice, not intending to hide it from Prince Cheng: "To be honest, Granny, the one who served Prince Cheng last night was not my eldest daughter, but my second daughter, Shen Shu, the one betrothed to Marquis Dingyuan."
"It's just that they're twins, and I didn't see them clearly in the middle of the night. I just sent one in randomly. Granny, what should we do now?"
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