Chapter 215 Then let's scrape it off piece by piece.
“Guanqi isn’t the type to wander off; look carefully,” Jiang Wanning said. “There are so many people here today; surely someone who wants to do something wouldn’t choose this time to make a big fuss.”
"Besides, Guanqi hasn't offended anyone, so this matter was probably caused by Jiang Wanru."
Although this banquet was hosted by Jiang Wanru, there were people from the Western Regions and other countries who came because of her reputation. If something happened and it caused a big commotion, it would damage the reputation of Dongling.
If this is discovered, the Emperor will surely make an example of them and punish them severely. Jiang Wanru must know this as well.
Especially since it was organized by her, she can't escape responsibility no matter who gets into trouble.
"Yes," Haitang replied and left.
Seeing Haitang leave in a panic, Jiang Wanru greeted her with a smile, "Haitang, you seem to be in a hurry, is something wrong?"
"Do you need my help?"
Jiang Wan Ning smiled slightly, "Perfect timing, Zhi Zhi's maid is watching the game."
"Oh, that is, Chun Tao, she's gone."
“This child is honest and has not offended anyone, except you.”
"What does Mother mean by this? Are you doubting me?" Jiang Wanru asked, looking aggrieved.
"Yes," Jiang Wan Ning readily admitted.
"But I believe you're not that stupid. After all, no matter what happens at the place where you're holding the banquet, you won't be able to escape responsibility."
"Don't even think about dragging me into this. Although you call me mother, everyone knows that the adopted son raised by the Prince of Langya is no good, and his concubines are no better."
"Besides, anyone with a brain wouldn't think that we're of one mind about what's going on between us."
Jiang Wanru angrily clenched the handkerchief in her hand, "Mother, no matter what, we are family."
"Since we're family, we can't be separated no matter what we do, don't you think?"
"You seem to have forgotten your status as a concubine; you are not worthy to discuss family matters with me."
"She's just a concubine. No matter how noble she is, she's still a concubine. What's the difference between you and Guan Qi?"
Jiang Wan Ning suddenly realized, "Oh right, Guan Qi is a respectable woman."
"You..."
Jiang Wan Ning looked her up and down, her eyes playful. "I don't care to say it, but I'm sure everyone knows the truth."
Whether it was verbal sparring or anything else, Jiang Wanru never gained the upper hand.
But she seemed to become more determined with each setback, always wanting to challenge Jiang Wan Ning.
Jiang Wanning took two steps forward and bent down slightly, whispering in Jiang Wanru's ear, "I advise you to release the person quickly, otherwise you'll never find the person with the plum blossom birthmark you're looking for."
Of course, even if she released the person, she wouldn't let Jiang Wanru find him.
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Wanru's eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I will send someone to look for it right away."
He gave a perfunctory bow and turned to leave.
“Go follow her,” Jiang Wanning said to Shaoyao.
Jiang Wanru will definitely return the person, but it certainly won't be intact.
Jiang Wan Ning guessed correctly. Not long after, Hai Tang and Shao Yao came over carrying a man.
"Your Highness, when I found him, this servant was about to do something indecent to Guan Qi."
"Fortunately, I arrived in time."
"Guanqi, the servant will take you to the carriage and have Ah San take care of you."
Jiang Wan Ning glanced at the servant, "Who told you to do this?"
The servant's eyes darted around. "No, no one's here."
"It was her own choice."
"ah--"
Haitang kicked the servant in the leg, and the servant knelt down in pain.
"I saw it with my own eyes. You were the one who forced her, and now it's considered voluntary? Do you think you can just say whatever you want?"
The servant clutched his calf in pain, "I wouldn't dare lie, it was her own choice."
"He seduced me."
"Since you don't want to speak properly, then there's no point in keeping this tongue," Jiang Wan Ning said calmly.
With a 'whoosh,' the dagger in Haitang's hand was drawn. Seeing that they were serious, the servant was frightened and lost his previous toughness. "I'll talk, I'll talk."
“Someone gave me a sum of money and told me to go to the back room where miscellaneous items were stored and humiliate the woman inside.”
"I thought I could not only get money but also get something for free, so I agreed. But I really didn't know who the woman was. She was wearing a veil at the time."
"Today they are all wearing Western Region clothing, and they all look very similar, so I couldn't remember them all at once."
The man confessed everything in one breath, saying, "Please, sir, spare me. I swear, everything I've said is true, and I would never dare to hide a single word."
“Mother, since this person is alright, let’s just let it go.” Jiang Wanru walked over at some point. “It’s possible that some woman had a conflict with Chun Tao.”
"Although she is now Miss Shen's maid, you may not know everything about her."
"I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If you still can't figure out who the woman who instructed you is, I'll still rip out your tongue," Jiang Wan Ning said expressionlessly.
The man looked at the dagger in Haitang's hand and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead in fright. "I...I really don't remember."
As the dagger in Haitang's hand gradually approached him, the man suddenly shouted, "That woman has a black mole above her left eyebrow."
"That's all I know, I don't know anything else. Please, sir, spare me. I will never dare to do it again."
Seeing that the man couldn't say anything no matter how much she pressed him, Jiang Wan Ning instructed Hai Tang, "Go find the woman with a black mole between her eyebrows."
"Yes." Haitang looked at the man. "Your Highness, what should we do with this person?"
Upon hearing the address "Begonia," the man collapsed to the ground in fright. He should have realized that everyone present today was either wealthy or powerful.
That maid must have been from a wealthy family.
"Break one of his legs, and let him choose which one," Jiang Wan Ning said, then ignored him.
Haitang covered the man's mouth and dragged him out.
"The Princess Consort of Langya is really starting to resemble the Prince of Langya more and more when she handles matters," Prince Jin joked.
“This kind of person should have his offspring cut off.” Tuoba Yan’er and Shen Ruzhi said in unison.
After they finished speaking, they glanced at each other, then simultaneously clicked their tongues and turned their heads away.
"Hey~ I have to say, you two have such similar temperaments, almost like sisters," Prince Jin joked.
Upon hearing this, the two of them rolled their eyes at the Prince of Jin at the same time.
The Prince of Jin obediently shut his mouth.
Haitang dragged the man away, and Shaoyao quickly found the woman with a mole between her eyebrows.
Seeing that she had been exposed, the woman didn't even resist. "I sent you. Do whatever you want with me."
"But you can forget about getting anything out of me."
“Then let’s scrape it off piece by piece,” Jiang Wan Ning said calmly.
Everyone around was astonished. When did Jiang Wan Ning become so ruthless? No wonder she was married to the Prince of Langya.
The woman was shocked. Rather than being slashed piece by piece, she would rather commit suicide. Thinking this, she reached out to grab the dagger from Haitang's waist.
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