Because she had something on her mind, Lady Jing'an and Princess Ping did not talk with Lady Yu for long, nor did they stay at Xiangguo Temple any longer. Instead, they quickly went down the mountain.
Thinking back to the words they had just used to comfort each other, they now just wanted to swallow those words back!
Others might not know, but Lady Jing'an, the wife of the Marquis of Jing'an, and Princess Ping immediately thought of their own troublesome relatives. When they heard that the matter had become known throughout the capital, they could no longer remain calm.
This is a serious crime of slandering an official of the imperial court, and it is far too audacious.
Lady Jing'an, sitting in the carriage, had a dark expression on her face.
She knew it!
She knew that something big was about to happen after such a long period of silence!
The two mistresses went down the mountain, but instead of returning home, they went to a restaurant in the city and listened to a storyteller.
It was a story about the romantic affairs of the Huang family, but the storyteller ultimately didn't have the courage to say outright that the protagonist of the story was the Vice Minister of Rites of the current dynasty.
The two sat silently in the private room listening to the storyteller below. The servant they had sent down to buy the tabloids returned.
“Your Highness, Madam, these tabloids are free. There are some newsboys distributing them on the street. They say that since the newspaper ‘Tian Ri Zhao Zhao’ has just started, the first issue is free. Anyone who is interested can take a look. I took two copies back.”
The servant respectfully placed the newspaper on the table and then left to recount what had happened.
Princess Ping: "..."
Lady Jing'an: "..."
With a cold laugh, Princess Ping picked up the tabloid first. The first thing that caught her eye was an introduction to "The Sun Shines Brightly." Princess Ping glanced at it and turned the page, but was then stunned by the title on the title page.
Unveiling the Secrets of How Eunuchs Able to Have Children
Princess Ping: "..."
How could this title be so vulgar!
Gritting her teeth, Princess Ping continued reading.
The author seemed to have a great understanding of human nature. Although the title was vulgar, it did make people want to read the details at first glance. Because she had already heard the news from Madam Yu, Princess Ping was mentally prepared, but even so, she was still angered by the contents of the article.
Shameless! Absolutely shameless!
The text is short and doesn't use many profound terms. The vocabulary is simple, and almost anyone who can read can understand it. It's clearly aimed at ordinary people.
Yet these few words clearly explain everything about the Huang family. Although Huang Shilang is not mentioned at all, the text is full of explicit and implicit references, almost as if Huang Shilang's name is being posted.
If she had no suspicions, Princess Ping would have simply felt indignant upon seeing this tabloid. But the thought that her son and daughter-in-law were most likely among those behind the trouble made her...
I can't take it anymore, I want to teach them a lesson.
The good temper she had cultivated over the years with her son and husband was almost about to break at this moment.
Like her, Lady Jing'an Marquis was also unable to hold back.
The difference between the two and the younger ones is that, judging from the wide spread of this matter, it will inevitably cause a huge uproar once it gains attention.
That Vice Minister Huang will certainly not have a good end, but similarly, those who orchestrated this will also suffer. Regardless of the ultimate goal, no civil or military official wants this thing to exist, as it has far-reaching implications.
After learning about the matter briefly, Lady Jing'an immediately took her leave of Princess Ping and returned to her residence. She didn't know if Marquis Jing'an was aware of this matter, and she needed to go back and discuss it with him.
Princess Ping needed to return as soon as possible to find the two debt collectors and understand the specific situation. The people she had sent out to investigate had not yet returned, and she was not sure how well the tabloid was spreading.
If it can be stopped in time, the matter should be brought under control as soon as possible, and the aftermath should be handled properly for the two children, cleaning up the mess.
Unfortunately, when Princess Ping returned to her residence, she did not see Fu Hanlai or Jiang Xuelin.
The two had already slipped away early this morning. When asked, the steward of the Prince's Mansion only said that they were going to a manor for a few days, but he didn't know which manor it was.
Princess Ping was so angry she almost laughed.
Neither Jiang Xuelin nor Fu Hanlai were fools. How could they not know the implications behind this, or what they would encounter later? They knew that "The Bright Sun Shines" might be suppressed and shut down, so they had made preparations in advance.
Moreover, in order to avoid attracting the attention of officials and wealthy families from the outset, the tabloid was initially circulated among the common people before gradually spreading to the wealthy.
It's free, so there's no harm in taking a look. Besides, the title alone makes you want to explore the details inside.
At this moment, in the southern part of the capital, Jiang Xuelin, who should have been at her estate, was with a few people in a small courtyard, where the dog was acting suspiciously as if it were up to no good.
Tens of thousands of copies of "The Bright Sun Shines" have already been distributed, and storytellers have been arranged in teahouses and taverns. At first, no one had connected it with the current Vice Minister Huang, but after being reminded by someone with good intentions, the news spread at an extremely fast pace.
Just as rumors about Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai used to spread incredibly fast, the same is true now. Ordinary people are always extremely interested in and curious about events that happen in the homes of high-ranking officials and wealthy families. Now that they know that what is being said in the tabloids is actually true, they can't help but share it with the people they know.
"Princess Consort, why don't we conceal our whereabouts and prevent them from finding out our identities? Wouldn't that solve everything?" The speaker was a playboy from a noble family.
The people crammed here now all know that if their families find out, they might get a beating. Even if they want to make a name for themselves and think this is a big deal that will definitely give their elders a big surprise, they also know that if they are discovered rashly, they will definitely get beaten up.
If that's the case, why didn't they stay behind the scenes from the beginning and not let anyone discover their identities?
Even if it might eventually be discovered, at least it can be kept secret for a while, right?
And what was the result?
They're hiding it from their family now, but they're not really hiding it. A little investigation would easily find out about them.
Thinking about this, everyone felt their bodies starting to ache.
Even if they are spoiled at home, they will still be disciplined if something serious happens!
Jiang Xuelin sat in a chair, and Green Ivy placed a cup of fine Junshan Silver Needle tea in her hand behind her. "What do you know? I naturally have my reasons. Do you want innocent people to suffer?"
"People need to have some sense of responsibility."
Fu Hanlai, standing nearby, was also eagerly anticipating the follow-up reactions to this matter. He wanted to know how the imperial court would deal with Vice Minister Huang's family after learning about it!
He knew best what Jiang Xuelin meant.
"If our identities are discovered, it won't be a problem, but if ordinary people are targeted because of it, they could face annihilation."
So now they are doing this, without informing their families, but without concealing any trace of what they have done. As long as someone investigates, they can be found out, and naturally they will not make things difficult for ordinary, unsuspecting people.
This is what Jiang Xuelin meant when she said that people should take responsibility.
This is their business!
In short...
That's right!
I did it!
How about it?
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