Chapter 45: Storm
April.
The sky is blue and the climate in Bianjing City is pleasant.
The Mansion of Marquis Yongyi is still the topic of conversation and jokes among the aristocratic families. When the eldest son married his concubine, she was possessed by an evil spirit and lost the child. This makes people think that Shangguan had secretly conceived a child with Qin Jun early on.
I think it was because Qin Junyi couldn't hide his belly anymore that he married Shangguan despite offending the Xie family and all kinds of infamy.
It also reminded me of the initial rumors in Beijing that Xie was possessed by an evil spirit, and then the farce that happened by accident.
Everyone was joking that the backyard of the Yongyi Marquis's mansion must be in chaos.
The North Courtyard of the Marquis of Yongyi's Mansion.
Mother Yuan walked into the hospital panting, and looking at Jiang wearing a headband, a look of heartache flashed in her eyes.
Ever since Jiang watched helplessly as the Xie family carried away Xie Rongying's boxes of dowry, she fell seriously ill.
Shangguan was also in confinement these days. Mother Yuan saw Qin Junyi doing everything by himself, for fear of hurting Shangguan Yao. However, when Jiang was sick, Qin Junyi hurriedly visited her twice and then left.
Mother Yuan sometimes had to feel sorry for her master, who had spent half her life planning for her husband and son.
In the end, the husband was not in agreement and the son did not feel sorry for her.
I don't know what the picture is.
"Xie Rongying still has no intention of coming back?" Jiang asked, staring at Mother Yuan.
Mother Yuan nodded.
Bang!
Jiang suddenly threw the teacup on the ground, her eyes full of cruelty: "Little bitch..."
"Shangguan has sent several letters to Longxi in the past few days. I think she has taken your words to heart. However, the matter is of great importance, so we need to discuss it with her family before making a long-term plan." Mother Yuan said soothingly.
Jiang sneered. She leaned on the table and glanced at Mother Yuan: "Shangguan Yao looked powerful, but in the end, she was still fooled by Xie Rongying. What a fool."
"Madam, don't worry. Shangguan won't let this happen." Madam Yuan stepped closer, her voice lowering considerably. "Besides, the young marquis has always been obsessed with Shangguan, and Shangguan is also immersed in the shadow of losing her child. With the young mistress not back yet, it's difficult for her to cause any trouble."
"Is it difficult?" Jiang said angrily, "She has her own way of meeting the nobles in the palace. Xie Rongying already knows her identity, so why is she still hesitating? If this idiot's deeds are exposed, the reputation of the emperor will be questioned, and the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion will not benefit at all!"
How could Jiang not understand the principle of killing the donkey after it has served its purpose?
The Shangguanyan incident was handled by Qin Shiyuan himself. If the matter is exposed.
In order to silence the people's gossip, the emperor will definitely promote the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion.
At that time, the only family that would be wiped out would be the Yongyi Marquis Mansion, not the Shangguan family!
Mother Yuan sighed, "Madam, please keep your voice down. Be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall."
Jiang also calmed down and said, "This matter must not be delayed. Xie Jing is not a pushover. If he finds out, the consequences will be disastrous."
If the emperor's conspiracy was exposed, if Shangguan Yan was found to be still alive.
If the officials of Dayin knew that the emperor had told a huge lie in order to consolidate his position and intimidate the late emperor's only wife and son, and that it had caused the death of innocent people.
Wouldn’t Dayin be in chaos?
Bullying an orphan and a widow, and the Emperor of Dayin, who wouldn't curse?
"Madam." Mother Yuan's eyes turned slightly and she said, "Did you forget something?"
"What's the matter?" Jiang raised her eyes and stared at Mother Yuan.
"The Duke of England's Mansion." Mother Yuan said softly.
Jiang stared at Mother Yuan in confusion.
Madam Yuan continued, "Although the Duke of Ying has clearly stated that they will no longer have any dealings with the Earl of Yongqin's Mansion, and they have become enemies, in the end, this matter is still the Young Madam's fault."
"Go on."
Mother Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Mrs. Xue will definitely tell Duke Yingguo about what happened at Kaibao Temple. I think Duke Yingguo also bears a grudge against the Xie family, and Mrs. Xue will definitely avenge Miss Zhang."
"Madam, you should send a visiting card to Madam Xue and go visit her." Mother Yuan smiled faintly, "After all, Madam Xue is good friends with the eldest princess. She also knew about the Shangguan family's affairs. Madam, why don't you let the eldest princess know through Madam Xue that the Xie family knew the emperor's secrets?"
"What's more, Madam Xue should be eager to tear the young lady apart."
Jiang smiled: "You really are my think tank."
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The courtyard where Qin Junyi lived was on the west side of Beiyuan. It was originally prepared for Shangguan Yao, but Qin Junyi thought that he and Shangguan Yao were husband and wife, so he did not make such a clear distinction.
In the past two days, Qin Junyi was also warned by Prince Zhao Heng because of the rumors in the capital, and the important matters he was handling almost fell into the hands of others.
Qin Junyi can take good care of Shangguan Yao while going out early and coming back late.
This made Shangguan Yao feel even more that her decision was right, and that Qin Junyi was the person she could entrust her life to.
The weather was pleasant today, and Shangguan Yao, who had been feeling stuffy for several days, asked Xueqing to open the window.
The peach blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom, and her mood couldn't help but improve.
Just thinking about what Jiang said, her eyebrows furrowed again, and she asked, "Is the emperor still not sure about seeing me?"
Xue Qing was stunned for a moment before she said, "Madam, the emperor can't be seen whenever he wants. Besides, it hasn't been long since we last saw him. Tell the master about this first, and he will naturally find a way."
Xue Qing saw Shangguan Yao's face full of worry and soothed her, "Even if Xie Rongying knew the truth, what would happen? Is there any evidence? Who would believe it? You have to know that what happened back then shocked the entire Bianjing. If she was smart, she would never tell anyone so easily, let alone since it involves the emperor. I don't think she would dare to do that."
Shangguan Yao raised her eyes and glared at Xue Qing, a cruel look in her eyes: "Of course I know this. I'm worried about Taoist Zhi Hui. He has seen my father."
Sure enough, Xueqing's face changed.
At this moment, a maid came in holding a brocade box and said respectfully, "Madam, these are things from Longxi."
"Longxi?" Xue Qing took it and walked directly to Shangguan Yao's side. "Master, can you give me news so soon?"
As he spoke, he opened the brocade box, but threw it away the next moment with a scream.
Shangguan Yao stared at the bloody head, her eyes went dark, and she fainted.
Xue Qing exclaimed: "Master Zhihui..."
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