Chapter 299 Xiang Rongyue is dead
Over the years, Empress Dowager Xie has never forgotten her hatred.
The fire and the blood were like the sound of rain on a long autumn night, filling the autumn pond.
For thousands of days and nights, they copied and recited scriptures, not only to commemorate their deceased relatives, but also to curb hatred and not be consumed by it.
Today, Empress Dowager Xie is seeking justice for her niece who was forced to death.
Arranging a marriage for Xiang Rongyue is just the beginning, not the end.
Lu Mingchao looked up at the sky and saw that the dark clouds were getting thicker and thicker.
The sky was grey, like dusk.
The Qushui Liushang Banquet at the Qin Mansion was destined to be like the sky at this moment.
"Miss Xiang, Qin Silang, why don't you express your gratitude quickly?" The old nanny standing next to Empress Dowager Xie shouted in a sharp voice.
Xiang Rongyue collapsed to the ground, crying uncontrollably.
Qin Silang looked left and right, hoping that his father, the head of the family, could give him some instructions.
Actually, he married the eldest daughter of the Minister of War, which was a case of marrying above his station.
He has older brothers and younger brothers ahead of him. Most of the Qin family's resources are tilted towards the older brothers, leaving very little for him.
Moreover, he is not as good as his eldest brother in literature, nor as good as his second brother in martial arts.
He was neither good at literature nor martial arts, and his reputation was just slightly better than Pei Jian of Chengyang Marquis Mansion.
It was a pleasant surprise to receive the marriage proposal from Empress Dowager Xie and marry Xiang Rongyue.
But Xiang Rongyue was crying so hard that she was out of breath, as if she had lost her parents and was extremely grief-stricken. It was obvious that she didn't want to have anything to do with him.
My father also had a sullen face and was filled with murderous intent.
If the Queen Mother wasn't sitting in the main seat, my father would have drawn his sword and swung it at her.
No, is it so infuriating that Empress Dowager Xie arranged a marriage for him and Xiang Rongyue?
Qin Silang's eyes were wide open, but he still didn't get any instructions.
Suddenly, Qin Silang felt embarrassed and said bluntly, "Empress Dowager, it's not that I don't appreciate your order, it's that Miss Xiang has no interest in me."
It is better to die with a friend than to die with poverty.
Xiang Rongyue's behavior made him feel ashamed.
Princess Qingyu put her hands on her waist, pointed at Xiang Rongyue and said, "Xiang Rongyue, don't be ignorant of what is good for you."
"Qin Erlang and Qin Silang are both the sons of Grand Tutor Qin. Qin Silang is a young man of talent and good looks, and he is not far behind."
"The Queen Mother has arranged a marriage for me, and I have no right to be picky. You are acting so hypocritically, do you think you are more noble than me?"
"Or is it that the eldest daughter of the Xiang family is secretly having an affair with Qin Erlang, and that's why she's crying and insisting on marrying no one but you?"
Humph, in her opinion, Queen Mother Xie was just too flattering to Xiang Rongyue.
Just give her in marriage to Grand Tutor Qin and see if she still dares to cry.
Princess Qingyu's voice was clear and loud, and could be heard clearly by all the guests present.
Gu Huai's face turned green.
Can you say such things casually?
Does Princess Qingyu want to completely offend Grand Tutor Qin?
Even if it was to please Empress Dowager Xie, one had to think twice before doing so, instead of just looking at the beginning and not the end.
Gu Huai became more and more determined not to marry Princess Qingyu.
You can’t marry!
You can't even marry her!
As husband and wife, all the hatred Princess Qingyu has for them will be directed at him.
Empress Dowager Xie seemed very satisfied with Princess Qingyu's righteous words.
He raised his hand, plucked a phoenix hairpin from her bun, and with a faint smile inserted it into Princess Qingyu's high bun.
"Qingyu is filial and obedient, and has good hearing and eyesight."
“It’s worth a try.”
Princess Qingyu:!!!
Thank you Queen Mother for awarding her the Phoenix Hairpin!
Does this mean that she made the Queen Mother Xie happy?
She has become more capable.
If the emperor knew about this, he would definitely reward her handsomely.
Immediately, Empress Dowager Xie hid the smile on her face, her eyes like a hawk, slowly swept over Xiang Rongyue and Qin Silang who were kneeling on the ground, her expression cold and intimidating without anger.
He said in a deep voice, "Miss Xiang, do you have anything to say?"
"Could it be that Qingyu really came up with what he said?"
"For Qingyu's reputation and Miss Xiang's reputation, please check her body."
As soon as the words fell, several old maids dragged Rongyue towards the guest room not far away without saying a word.
Struggle against Rongyue's hysterical cries.
After a moment, the meticulously combed old lady lowered her head and said in a businesslike manner, "Reporting to the Queen Mother, Miss Xiang is indeed not a virgin."
"I am an old servant in the palace. I have examined the bodies of concubines many times during the elections. There is no way I could have made a mistake."
When these words were spoken, the guests were shocked.
The eldest daughter of the Xiang family is in collusion with someone!
Xiang's mother was so furious that everything in front of her eyes suddenly went dark. She instantly lost consciousness and fell to the ground.
Qingyu was stunned.
It turns out that she also has the gift of prophecy.
You wouldn't know it, but Xiang Rongyue, who appears to be pure and innocent on a daily basis, is actually a dissolute person in private.
"Come here, take Madam Xiang away."
"Summon the imperial physician to diagnose and treat the patient." Empress Dowager Xie said without changing her expression.
"Miss Xiang, you lost your chastity before marriage and brought disgrace to the family. This really opened my eyes."
"Minister Xiang..." At this point, Empress Dowager Xie sneered and said meaningfully, "A pure and honest person from a humble family."
"What a noble person from a humble family."
"The arranged marriage has been cancelled, which has humiliated Qin Si for nothing."
Xiang Rongyue looked towards where the Qin family was with tears in her eyes, her face full of pleading and hope.
She hopes her lover can stand up and protect her from the wind and rain.
Otherwise, she's done!
Qin Erlang's expression froze and he turned his head away uncomfortably.
Things have come to this point, in front of everyone, why bother to get involved in scandal? There is a huge difference between a couple who are in love and marry each other in a formal way and those who are just pretending to be together before marriage.
At worst, when the situation calms down, he will take Xiang Rongyue as his concubine.
The moment Qin Erlang turned his head away, Xiang Rongyue felt as if she fell into an ice cellar.
Qin Erlang did not admit it.
Her eyes swept through the guests at the Qushui Liushang Banquet, and all of them had more or less ridicule and contempt on their faces, especially her good friend.
A drowning man cannot find a piece of driftwood to save his life.
Xiang Rongyue was so ashamed and angry that she stood up and rushed towards the vermilion lacquered pillar beside her with her eyes closed.
There was a loud bang.
Blood splattered everywhere.
Xiang Rongyue fell straight to the ground.
Empress Dowager Xie straightened up slightly, her heart as calm as water, without the slightest disturbance.
When her eldest niece, the eldest aunt of the Xie family of the Xin Guo Mansion, was hit to death, the flying blood dyed a section of the blue brick wall red.
Xiang Rongyue is the executioner.
She had already allowed Xiang Rongyue to live for more than three more years.
"If you can cure it, then cure it. If you can't, then ask the minister to bury the body."
"Women should respect themselves and love themselves. They should never be like Xiang Rongyue, who believed in men's sweet words and belittled herself."
"When the truth came out, I didn't even have the courage to stand up."
"That man must be a shameless, despicable, cowardly, selfish and incompetent person!"
"That's what the Queen Mother taught us." The guests bowed their heads and said respectfully.
Qin Erlang's face color kept changing, sometimes blue, sometimes white.
He didn't expect Xiang Rongyue to be so decisive and leave no room for mercy.
As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood.
Xiang Rongyue is dead.
Not completely dead.
Because I died with my eyes open.
His eyes were wide open, staring in one direction, tears of blood flowing out continuously.
Princess Qingyu plucked up her courage, walked forward, looked in the direction Rongyue was looking, and exclaimed in surprise.
"ah……"
Gu Huai: Auntie, please don’t.
There are so many people here, are you the only one with a mouth?
But Princess Qingyu couldn't hear Gu Huai's prayers in her heart. Her mouth was in front and her brain was behind. "Is she looking at the Qin family?"
Who is the adulterer?