Chapter 383 Rage Blows
The next day.
When Shen Wantang went to the Princess's courtyard to pay her respects, she saw that Xiao Qingyuan and Xiao Qingxi, the brother and sister, were there, as was Prince Ning. The four of them had dark circles under their eyes, and their faces were tired and solemn, clearly indicating that they had not slept all night.
"Tang'er is here."
Princess Ning spoke first: "Was Lin Rouxin settled down last night?"
Shen Wantang nodded: "She has been temporarily settled in Yueju Courtyard. Since we don't know how Father and Mother view the fact that the Crown Prince has recognized her as his sworn sister, they have only assigned a clever maid and a steady nanny to serve her, so as to keep an eye on her and prevent her from causing trouble."
"Good, you've done a good job. Let's leave it like this for now. We'll see how Huo Yunzhou reacts later. If he kneels down and admits his mistake and comes to take Qingxi back, then it won't be too late to get Lin Rouxin some maids and nannies."
Princess Ning praised Shen Wantang a couple of times, but Xiao Qingxi said with a face full of disgust, "Shen Wantang, why did you send maids and nannies to that bitch? Don't you know she stole my husband? Why are you so good to her? She should be starved and frozen to death, and you shouldn't even give her a blanket!"
Shen Wantang ignored her accusations. In any case, whatever she did to Xiao Qingxi was wrong. If she really didn't give Lin Rouxin anything, Xiao Qingxi might even scold her for deliberately making things difficult for Lin Rouxin, which would cause Lin Rouxin to resent and regret becoming Xiao Qingyuan's sworn sister.
She only asked Princess Ning, "Mother, have you and Father agreed to the Crown Prince recognizing Miss Lin as his sworn sister? If you have, you must announce it to your subordinates and outsiders so that everyone knows that she is now a member of our royal family."
Princess Ning sighed heavily: "Yes, your father and I have agreed. I wanted to adopt her as my goddaughter before, but Huo Yunzhou said she refused. I didn't expect that after Yuan'er stepped in, Lin Rouxin agreed. She also promised not to bother Huo Yunzhou anymore. This time, Yuan'er has done a good job."
Shen Wantang looked at Xiao Qingyuan and saw that after being praised, he sat up straight, his eyes fixed straight ahead, looking very proud and triumphant.
Xiao Qingxi scoffed, "I think my brother is stupid! He recognized that bitch as his sworn sister just to disgust me! It would be easier to just kill her; she should have died a long time ago!"
Prince Ning's face darkened: "What nonsense are you spouting? You're just a princess, yet you keep talking about killing people, especially the orphans of soldiers who died on the battlefield. If word gets out, you'll be drowned in spit!"
Xiao Qingyuan frowned and scolded her, "I've done so much for you, and you don't even appreciate it, let alone scold me? You've been scolding me all night, haven't you had enough? Didn't you accept this method? You're not allowed to mention murder again! Otherwise, if Huo Yunzhou finds out, he'll distance himself from you even more!"
"He no longer cares about me, so what's the point of talking about growing apart!"
Just as Xiao Qingxi was about to scold Huo Yunzhou a few more times, the door was suddenly pushed open and Huo Yunzhou rushed in.
The maids outside knelt on the ground: "Please punish us, Your Highness and Your Highness. We failed to stop General Huo!"
Princess Ning waved her hand, signaling them to leave.
She looked at Huo Yunzhou and asked coldly, "Huo Yunzhou, have you lost even the most basic manners?"
Huo Yunzhou's voice was hoarse: "Please forgive me, Your Highness. I was simply a little incredulous when I heard that Rouxin had been brought to the Prince's residence, so I acted impulsively. I wonder if Rouxin is really in the Prince's residence?"
"She's there."
"May I ask, Your Highness, why did you suddenly bring Rouxin back to the palace? Are you trying to force her to sever ties with me?"
"Huo Yunzhou, what do you think of our Ning Prince's Mansion? Who forced her to sever ties with you? It was Qingyuan who recognized her as his sworn sister. From now on, she belongs to our Ning Prince's Mansion. If she doesn't live in the Ning Prince's Mansion, where will she live?"
"What?!"
Huo Yunzhou exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible! How could Rouxin possibly be willing to become Qingyuan's adopted sister?!"
Princess Ning said coldly, "What's impossible about that? I'd like to ask you the same thing. Last time I said I'd take her in as my goddaughter, but you refused on her behalf, saying that she didn't care about fame or wealth, and that she insisted on following you. What's the logic behind that? Are you deliberately trying to deceive me?"
"I didn't! Rouxin doesn't care about those things. It's a fact that she only wants to be with me. I've asked her many times! I didn't lie to the Princess!"
Princess Ning snorted coldly: "Hmph, you spoke so firmly and righteously last time, I actually believed you! I didn't expect that when Qingyuan wanted to recognize her as his sworn sister, she agreed immediately. Moreover, she promised that she would not bother you anymore, and she was willing to let us help her choose a husband so that she could be someone's principal wife instead of your concubine!"
"No, it's impossible, this can't be!"
Huo Yunzhou's gaze swept over everyone in the room, and finally, his gaze landed on Xiao Qingxi's face: "I know Rouxin, she would never become Qingyuan's adopted sister! Qingxi, was it because I forced you to sign the divorce papers yesterday that you got angry and deliberately brought Rouxin to the Prince's mansion?"
Xiao Qingxi was so angry she almost fell over: "Huo Yunzhou, you're the first one to suspect me?! Is that the kind of person you think I am?"
"Who are you!"
"What did you say?! Say it again and see what happens!"
"Qingxi, I have offended you, punish me as you see fit, but don't involve Rouxin, she is innocent! I'm begging you, give her back to me, let me take her back to the Huo family, and I won't divorce you, okay? Just stop torturing Rouxin."
Xiao Qingxi shrieked, "Huo Yunzhou! I said it wasn't me, it wasn't me, are you deaf?! It was that idiot Xiao Qingyuan who brought her back to the palace! I hate Lin Rouxin so much, I wish I could tear her to pieces, how could I possibly bring her back to the palace?!"
Xiao Qingyuan hurriedly said, "Yunzhou, it's really because I recognized Rouxin as my sworn sister that she came back to the palace with me. It has nothing to do with Qingxi. Don't misunderstand her!"
Huo Yunzhou's face showed anger: "Qingyuan, are you going to lie to me too? Others may not understand Rouxin, but do you think I don't? She doesn't know you at all, and she's terrified of Qingxi. How could she possibly be willing to be your sworn sister? How could she possibly be willing to come to the Prince's Mansion with you?"
"I promised her a large dowry and I promised to protect her. I can do anything you can do! Why doesn't she want to come to the Prince's mansion? I really didn't lie to you!"
"Then call Rouxin out. I want to ask her directly!"
"no!"
"Why?!"
"Because Rouxin said she would never see you again; she's starting a new life!"
"This is impossible! Rouxin likes me so much, how could she say she won't see me again! Xiao Qingyuan, you're still lying to me!"
“I’m not lying to you, these are Rouxin’s exact words!”
Huo Yunzhou was furious and walked out without looking back: "I don't believe it! I'm going to find her, I'm going to take her away!"
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