Chapter 246 My sincerity towards you is as clear as day.
"You, you, you..."
Guo Bingwen pointed at Ruyue and shouted, "I know! You must have wanted to take my place, and I didn't agree, so you did this on purpose. How could you be so wicked?"
"Jun Jun, you have to believe me. We've been married for over two years. Don't you trust me? Don't you know what kind of person I am?"
"If I wanted to take a concubine all these years, I would have done so long ago. Why would I have taken a fancy to Ruyue? What is so good about her that makes me want to do this?"
Seeing Guo Bingwen's reaction, Ruyue knelt and moved forward slightly, raising three fingers. "Madam, I swear, if I have uttered even the slightest lie, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"
Jiang Wanjun gently raised her hand, signaling Ruyue to get up.
Guo Bingwen tried to step forward, but was stopped by Haitang. He could only raise his voice and say, "Junjun, she framed me."
"You have to believe me. My sincerity towards you is as clear as day. She can swear, and so can I. If there's anything wrong, then show us the evidence."
"You really won't give up until you see the Yellow River," Jiang Wan Ning said coldly. "Since Ru Yue's words can't be used as evidence, what about the handkerchief you were carrying?"
Kwok Ping-man subconsciously looked down, his hand reaching for his waist. "What handkerchief? You mean this?"
He casually took out the handkerchief, "This is what I bought for Junjun, but I haven't had a chance to give it to her, so I've always kept it with me."
Jiang Wan Ning sneered, "You're saying you bought this handkerchief? You probably don't know that this handkerchief is made of shimmering brocade."
"The Floating Light Brocade is a tribute from the Western Regions, with only ten batches produced each year. Even some aristocratic families don't have it. How can you buy it?"
Guo Bingwen's eyes darted around, then he suddenly looked up as if he had just remembered something. "I bought it from a merchant from the Western Regions who was passing by."
"Guo Bingwen, what kind of merchant from the Western Regions could make this shimmering brocade into handkerchiefs and sell them?" Jiang Wanning thought to herself. This Guo Bingwen is simply a fool. I really don't know how he passed the imperial examination.
"If I'm not mistaken, the words 'Peace' are embroidered on your handkerchief, which is Princess Ping'an's maiden name."
"Bingwen, is that really true?" Jiang Wanjun asked softly.
"Whether it is or not, just take out that handkerchief and take a look." Haitang glared fiercely at Guo Bingwen.
Guo Bingwen clutched his waist tightly, "I don't know anything about Princess Ping'an."
Jiang Wan Ning originally only wanted to trick Guo Bing Wen, but seeing his reaction, it seemed to be true. However, the previous times she had seen Princess Ping An, the handkerchiefs in her hands all had the word 'Ping An' on them.
I never expected that Princess Ping'an would be so foolish as to give away such a personal item directly. If it weren't for the words "Ping'an" and the brocade, it wouldn't really mean anything.
"I really just bought it randomly, Junjun, you have to believe me."
“I used to think you and your mother-in-law didn’t look alike, but now that I see it, you really are mother and son. You even use the same shameless and scoundrel-like tactics of denying everything.” Jiang Wanjun said softly.
Her words made Guo Bingwen's heart tighten. Having been together for more than two years, he knew Jiang Wanjun well. If she was angry or upset, it was probably just a little tantrum.
The calmer she spoke these words, the more serious the matter seemed, just like Jiang Wan Ning.
Or rather, the entire Jiang family is like this.
As Guo Bingwen was thinking this, Jiang Wanjun's parents had already arrived in the front hall.
"Uncle, Aunt." Jiang Wan Ning nodded slightly in greeting.
Jiang Yuan hurriedly bowed to Pei Yanchuan and Jiang Wanning, "This humble subject greets the King of Langya and the Queen of Langya."
Jiang Wan Ning supported Jiang Yuan's arm, preventing him from kneeling down. Pei Yan Chuan also said, "We came here today to visit relatives. Since we are family, there is no need to be polite."
"Logically, I should call you Uncle." Pei Yanchuan said, standing up and bowing with clasped hands.
He then bowed to Jiang Wanjun's mother, Yang Hui, and said, "Auntie."
Jiang Yuan quickly replied, "Your Highness is too kind to this humble subject."
"Uncle, there's no need for formalities. Let's deal with Junjun's matter first. Bailan and Shaoyao should have already told you about it on the way."
Jiang Yuan nodded and turned to look at Guo Binwen.
"Father-in-law, please let your son-in-law explain..."
"Slap!" Before Guo Bingwen could finish speaking, Jiang Yuan slapped him hard across the face. "You bastard, I didn't let my daughter marry into this family to harm her."
Yang Hui pointed at Guo Bingwen's face and angrily said, "You eat our Jiang family's food and use our Jiang family's products, and now you've done such a thing?"
"I think it's better to report it to the authorities!"
After being slapped, Kwok Ping-man covered his cheek with one hand and knelt on the ground, saying, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, this is all a misunderstanding."
"I really don't know anything about Princess Ping'an. How could such a princess possibly be interested in me?"
“You’ve hit the nail on the head. Princess Ping’an already has someone she likes, and that person is the famous Young Master Xuan from the capital.”
"I came to Cangzhou this time because I was punished for the selection of a young master. The Grand Princess has doted on her since she was a child, and Princess Ping'an has been arrogant and haughty since childhood. She certainly wouldn't be interested in you."
"It's because you are Junjun's husband. The Grand Princess and the Prince have always been at odds, and Princess Ping'an has a grudge against me. She deliberately approached you to get you to kill Junjun so she could take revenge on me."
Jiang Wan Ning didn't hide anything and told Jiang Yuan and Yang Hui everything.
Kwok Ping-man then came to his senses, "No, no, that's not how it is."
"If you don't believe me, go and write to Princess Ping'an now, and tell her that Jiang Wanjun is dead and that you can elope with her after the funeral. See if she will agree to your request."
"I'm thinking of giving Junjun more things as part of her dowry, so that even if you become successful in the future, at least you'll still remember the kindness Junjun has shown you."
“Unexpectedly, it became the reason why you conspired with others to kill Junjun.” Jiang Yuan pointed at Guo Bingwen, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. “She wanted Junjun’s life, and you wanted Junjun’s dowry.”
“Kwok Ping-man, I have traveled all over the country and done business for many years. My eyesight may not be sharp, but it is not blind either.”
"It seems I was wrong. I wasted my eyes, failing to see your wolfish ambitions!"
As Jiang Yuan spoke, he slapped himself hard.
"uncle!"
"Father!"
"master!"
Several people shouted almost at the same time.
Seeing Jiang Wanjun standing up anxiously, Jiang Yuan quickly went up to support her, "Good child, it's your father who is sorry. I thought he was honest and upright, and I let you marry him without considering your feelings."
As Jiang Yuan spoke, tears streamed down his face.
Jiang Wanjun wiped away her father's tears. "Father, I don't blame you. This was all my own choice."
Jiang Yuan knew that his daughter had always been well-behaved and sensible. It was the old man from the Guo family who had saved him once, which led to their betrothal.
Later, Guo Bingwen passed the imperial examination at a young age and became a scholar on his first try. His wife always hoped that Junjun could marry someone who would become a high-ranking official in the future.
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