Chapter 92 Exposure
Wang's face flushed as she was stared at.
Duke Rong bowed to Jiang Wan Ning with his hands clasped, "I won't thank you for saving my life. If you ever need my help in the future, please feel free to ask."
Jiang Wan Ning felt it was inappropriate for a duke to bow to a county princess, and quickly reached out to help him up.
"You're too kind, Duke Rong. I also have my own agenda."
Duke Rong knew that Jiang Wan Ning said this to ease his burden, for the debt of saving his life could not be repaid with silver and ice.
"In that case, I have something that I believe the county princess will be interested in."
Rongguo Gong said, "Your father was indeed framed in the matter between your father and Liu Shi back then."
“I happened to be on the pleasure boat that day and witnessed Liu adding something to the wine. Later, she helped your father to another room.”
"As for whether or not anything was done, I have no idea."
He didn't have the strange habit of peeping, "but the way Lord Yi was acting that day didn't seem like anything could happen."
He didn't think much about what happened back then, but later, Lady Zhou, the wife of the Marquis of Ningyuan, was ridiculed in the capital because of it.
He didn't reveal the matter, fearing that explaining it would only make things worse. After all, he was a man, and Liu's entry into the household was the responsibility of the Marquis of Ningyuan.
This is their private matter.
Furthermore, such things were not uncommon in pleasure boats and brothels, and most women would try to persuade a wealthy person to help them redeem themselves from prostitution.
She assumed that Lady Liu valued the Marquis of Ningyuan's status and would rather be a concubine than make a living on a pleasure boat.
But his sister's plight today made him feel some sympathy for Lady Ningyuan.
Jiang Wanning never expected that there would be eyewitnesses to what happened back then.
He curtsied and said, "Thank you, Duke Rong."
"If the Duke of Rongguo is willing, Ningning hopes that you can go to the Marquis of Ningyuan's residence and tell my parents about this matter in person."
With the Duke of Rongguo as a witness, it would be easier to bring down Lady Liu.
"Of course," said the Duke of Rong. "Whenever it's convenient for you, just send someone to the Duke's mansion to find me."
After the two finished speaking, the Duke of Rongguo helped Wang Shi up, saying, "Sister, let me help you back."
Shen Zhao raised his hand and then slowly lowered it.
Shen Ruzhi put her arm around Shen Zhao's shoulder and said to the Duke of Rongguo, "Tomorrow I will go to pick up the bride in a grand sedan chair carried by eight men."
The Duke of Rongguo, Shen Zhao, and Lady Wang were all stunned upon hearing this.
Just as Shen Zhao was about to speak up to stop him, Shen Ruzhi said, "This matter should be handled sooner rather than later. That Marquis Rong'an has powerful backers."
As she spoke, she winked at Jiang Wan Ning.
Jiang Wan Ning smiled, "The prince did indeed say that."
Shen Ruzhi whispered to Shen Zhao, "Father, this is all I can do to help you."
"There's another thing: I took the silver you hid in your boots."
Shen Zhao suddenly widened his eyes and turned his head.
"Don't speak, don't get angry, your Yue'er is watching." Shen Ruzhi smiled at Wang Shi and whispered a threat to Shen Zhao.
Shen Zhao took a deep breath and reached out to pat Shen Ruzhi's head.
He lowered his voice, mimicking Shen Ruzhi's manner, "That's your father's last bit of savings. How will he marry your mother tomorrow?"
"Borrow some money from Ningning; she has money now."
Shen Zhao would never lend money, but over the years he has helped the emperor solve his problems without ever asking for any reward.
After the Duke of Rong and Lady Wang left.
Shen Zhao immediately went to the palace to beg the emperor to give him all the rewards he had received over the years.
Emperor Xiao Yu knew that this time they had not only discovered two gold mines, but also traced the people behind them.
In high spirits, he bestowed many gifts and also ordered palace staff to prepare for the Shen residence overnight.
After Shen Zhao left, Pei Yanchuan came out of the warm pavilion behind the imperial study.
Emperor Xiao Yu laughed and said, "Achuan, you guessed right. This gold mine is indeed backed by my good uncle."
Pei Yanchuan accepted the tea offered by Xiao Yu, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yu waved his hand, "There are no outsiders here, no need for formalities."
"Now that the King of Qi is making moves, my aunt must have been involved quite a bit."
"After what happened at the last spring banquet, she has already started to make a move on your princess."
Xiao Yu said, "A few days ago, she went to the palace and said that she felt that the concubine's daughter of the Marquis's family was compatible with her, so she adopted her as a goddaughter."
"She wanted to ask for a favor, so she asked me for the status of a county princess."
Jiang Wanning is a county princess, and now Jiang Wanru has also become a county princess.
"Now that I have seen this aunt, I have a terrible headache. On the contrary, she has the merit of supporting the emperor. She saved my father on the battlefield back then."
"A-Chuan, what do you think I should do?"
Because of this matter, the Emperor had no choice but to grant the conditions proposed by the Grand Princess.
Otherwise, it would be considered ungrateful.
"Make sure there are no more mistakes regarding the birthday banquet we discussed earlier."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured," Pei Yanchuan said.
The moonlight outside was as bright as a mirror. Jiang Wan Ning put away the note that Mo Qing had given her. "It really was her."
"What's wrong, Miss?" Peony walked in, holding a candle.
"It's nothing," Jiang Wanning said.
She should have realized sooner that the person behind Lady Liu was the Grand Princess.
She is her own greatest enemy.
"Miss, the fish has taken the bait." Haitang lifted the curtain and entered.
Jiang Wan Ning stood up. "Go and invite Father and Mother over."
After taking two steps, he stopped, turned around, and instructed, "Haitang, you're quick on your feet, go and invite the Duke of Rongguo."
"yes."
"Ningning, it's so late, why do you want us to go see Liu Shi?" Jiang Zheng asked, holding back his resentment.
Today, I finally managed to coax my wife into having some fun with me.
It was interrupted right at the beginning.
"Father, Mother, this matter is of great importance. You should see it for yourselves."
Jiang Wan Ning said, "My daughter really doesn't know how to bring this up."
Jiang Zheng walked into the courtyard with suspicion, and Zhou Shi, who had followed half a step behind, exchanged a glance with Jiang Wan Ning.
Aunt Liu's courtyard was already nearly empty, with hardly anyone serving her.
Jiang Zheng was puzzled, "Why can't we even find Granny Zhang?"
"Father, let's go inside and take a look."
In order to expose Liu Shi as soon as possible, she spent a lot of good ointments to heal Liu Shi's injuries.
She also made a point of dismissing the maids and servants serving in the courtyard, giving her and Granny Zhang a chance.
Just in case, she also lit aphrodisiac incense in Liu's room.
The purpose is to catch them in the act.
Although Jiang Zheng was puzzled, he strode to the door and was about to push it open when he heard Liu Shi's delicate voice from inside.
Although Jiang Zheng had no feelings for Lady Liu, she was still his concubine.
I felt like there was a green glowing above my head.
He clenched his fists tightly and kicked the door open.
The two people on the bed were so engrossed in their lovemaking that they didn't even notice Jiang Zheng and his group.
Jiang Zheng and Zhou Shi couldn't help but widen their eyes.
"Aunt Liu, Granny Zhang? You...you?"
Jiang Wan Ning had never told Zhou Shi about this, and Zhou Shi never expected that Aunt Liu would be involved with Granny Zhang...
Aunt Liu then came to her senses and, seeing the scene, quickly pulled over a piece of clothing to cover herself.
"Master...Madam...I...please let me explain."
Granny Zhang hurriedly put on her clothes, trembling, and quickly got out of bed and knelt on the ground, saying, "No...it's not what you see."
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