Chapter 42 Guilt
No one paid any attention to the two old women, leaving them kneeling.
Princess Anshun and her concubine both looked somewhat embarrassed.
Meng Lingge looked at them and asked, "Mother, is there something important? Why did you bring so many people here?"
At this moment, Granny Li limped in, pointing at the crowd and saying, "Young Miss, these people have broken into a private residence, claiming it's an affair and that they're tipping someone off. I only asked one question, and they kicked me, injuring my leg. Young Miss, please do me justice..."
The old woman who had just kicked her quickly hid behind Consort Jiang.
However, her commotion was a bit too loud, and Meng Lingge's gaze immediately locked onto her.
Consort Jiang chuckled dryly, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. We just came to join in the fun. Now that everything's alright, I'll be leaving."
She waved her hand, ready to leave.
"Wait a minute." Meng Lingge smiled and said, "No matter what you're here for, you can't hit people without reason. Granny Li's leg is injured, and it looks like she won't be able to work for some time. You have to compensate her for the medical expenses and her wages during her recovery period. Consort Jiang, you either have to keep the nanny who hit her or compensate her for the damages. My request isn't unreasonable, is it?"
"Not at all, not at all." Consort Jiang felt a wave of disdain, thinking that Meng Lingge was too petty, asking her for money in front of so many people, wasn't she ashamed?
But with the princess present, she dared not refuse. She had her subordinates take out a hundred-tael silver note, place it on the table, and then left with a smile.
Wen Weizhu was impatient and acted too carelessly. This grown woman insisted on calling him some random man, causing Wen Weizhu to suffer the consequences instead of enjoying the show.
I need to hurry and tell Wen Weizhu to leave. If that silly girl gets impatient and rushes in, she'll definitely get a scolding from the princess.
After she left, Consort Lu swayed her slender waist and said, "I happened to run into the Princess when I went out, so we just strolled around together. Since the Princess is here to see the Crown Prince's wife, I won't disturb your conversation any longer."
After saying this, seeing that Princess Anshun did not object, he turned and left.
Granny Chu came in from outside and said, "Your Highness, I have already searched the other rooms in the courtyard with my men, and there is no one else there."
As Meng Lingge tidied up the scattered medicinal herbs on the table, she said incredulously, "So, Mother, you've come to catch me in the act of adultery? On my wedding day, when I met you, I knew you were an exceptionally intelligent woman. After I entered the household, you showed me even more tenderness. Today, when you asked me to go out for a stroll, I thought you were just worried I was bored at home. Who would have thought you would suspect me so much? In your eyes, am I, Meng Lingge, so shameless? Or is it because I broke off an engagement with someone else on my wedding day that you still don't believe me?"
She became increasingly upset as she spoke, covering her face and sitting down in a chair, heartbroken.
Princess Anshun was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She helped Meng Lingge up and sighed, "It's all my fault. Others are blind, and I'm also confused. I've made you suffer."
Seeing the mess in the room, she hurriedly said, "I'll compensate you for the door and the medicine. Doctor Su was saved by you and Mo'er, and he's also skilled in medicine. Why didn't you tell me, child? This has caused such a big misunderstanding. Doctor Su, please come stay at the Prince's residence. We will certainly treat you as an honored guest..."
Meng Lingge was virtuous and had no extramarital affairs, which made Princess Anshun the most gratified and happy.
However, she felt guilty for making such a big fuss and wrongly blaming Meng Lingge.
Meng Lingge shook her head. "How could I let Mother compensate me? Doctor Su said that the young master's condition is very complicated, and this prescription cannot guarantee that it will be effective. That's why I didn't tell Mother. Doctor Su practices medicine in the countryside and is not restricted. It's more comfortable for him to live alone in his courtyard."
Princess Anshun patted Meng Lingge on the back, even more at a loss for how to express her apology.
“From the day I married the prince, I made up my mind to share his glory and disgrace and never fail him in this life. I believe that my mother also hopes so. But there are always some people in the palace with ill intentions who can’t stand seeing the prince and my mother treat me well.”
"Today, they fabricated such outrageous stories about me and Doctor Su researching medicine. If this happens, will I be unable to even leave the mansion in the future? If such despicable people are not punished, no matter how deep my relationship with the young master is, or how close my mother is to me, I'm afraid their instigation will affect everything..."
These words immediately reminded Princess Anshun.
If Wen Weizhu hadn't been so certain and repeatedly claimed to have witnessed it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have been so foolish as to go to such lengths to catch them in the act.
“You’re right. The manor has been peaceful for many years. If it weren’t for this incident, I wouldn’t have known that some people who appear honest on the surface are actually full of scheming in their hearts. Don’t worry, your mother will definitely stand up for you and give you an explanation.”
Princess Anshun took Meng Lingge's hand and said, "You should go back to the manor with your mother. Your mother will have them apologize to you."
Meng Lingge shook her head and said softly, "The medicine powder has been spilled. Doctor Su and I need to grind it again. If Mother Consort is worried, you can send some more people to guard this place."
"Don't worry, how could your mother not trust you? You should go back early, because if Mo'er doesn't see you when she gets back to the manor, she'll definitely make a scene."
"Hmm," Meng Lingge replied indifferently.
Princess Anshun felt that if she stayed any longer, she would lose even more face. In all her decades of life, she had never felt so guilty and ashamed.
After exchanging a few polite words, he led a large group of people, along with the guards outside, and left like a gust of wind.
As soon as they left, Meng Lingge helped Granny Li to a stool. "You saw them coming and didn't even try to hide. I'll have Dongqing accompany you to see a doctor. At your age, a fall is no small matter."
Granny Li waved her hand and said, "I'm fine, I didn't fall at all, I was just trying to scare them... But Miss, it seems things aren't peaceful since you married into the Prince of Anshun's mansion. Shouldn't you talk to the master and mistress about these things..."
"No need," Meng Lingge said with a smile. "The prince and princess have treated me very well. As for the others, they are not a big problem. Besides, after this incident, they should be more restrained."
Even if she married into an ordinary family, there would still be everyday squabbles and disputes, let alone a royal family. She could handle this little matter herself, so why should she worry her parents?
Although Granny Li repeatedly said that nothing was wrong, Meng Lingge still asked Dongqing to take her to see a doctor.
Su Leyan, dressed as a woman, possesses an elegant temperament and natural beauty.
Seeing that no one else was around, she got up and tidied up the medicinal herbs on the table while asking Meng Lingge curiously, "If I were really a man, how would you break this deadlock today?"
Meng Lingge said, "Does Doctor Su think I only discovered you were a woman this morning? No, I guessed it last night. Your voice and demeanor are more feminine, which is why I came here privately this morning. If Doctor Su were truly a man, I wouldn't have met with you alone to avoid suspicion, and naturally, there would be no possibility of being slandered."
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