Chapter 45 The Regent Princess did something even more outrageous
"Nonsense!" Yun Bailian couldn't sit still anymore and interrupted sharply.
"I'm not talking nonsense! And that iron box was clearly stolen by Wang Wu from the eldest lady's room. It has nothing to do with me!"
"Miss, what I confessed is the truth. Wang Wu is clearly colluding with the Second Miss to put all the blame on me. You can't believe it!"
At this moment, Wang Wu suddenly rushed in from outside the door, knelt down and shouted:
"Miss, don't listen to his frame-up! I'll tell you everything! It was the Second Miss who found us and gave each of us 100 taels of silver to testify, saying the reward would be doubled if we succeeded! It was Zhao Liu who came up with the idea to steal your box as evidence!"
"He's lying!" Zhao Liu became even more anxious. "In order to steal that box, he even asked the Second Miss for an extra twenty taels of reward!"
Yun Bailian was furious: "What nonsense are you talking about! Did Yun Qingqing do you some favors, and you're biting back?"
Wang Wu shouted, "What I said is true! Miss, you must believe me!"
Several people started arguing with each other. In order to survive, Wang Wu and Zhao Liu rushed to pour out everything they knew and tried their best to excuse themselves. Yun Bailian screamed and denied it, scolding them for talking nonsense.
Qiao'er followed Wang Wu in, walked behind Yun Qingqing, and whispered:
"Miss, you're truly foresighted. I just looked at Wang Wu sympathetically for a few times, then brought him over to listen to a few words outside, and he really lost his temper!"
Seeing that Yun Bailian had lost her composure, the Queen slammed the table:
"Enough! These two slaves are constantly attacking the princess and slandering the crown princess. Their words are incoherent. Take them away and beat them to death!"
Wang Wu and Zhao Liu were so frightened that they kowtowed and begged the Queen for mercy, but they were still dragged out.
Zhao Liu howled in agony, "Miss, you said you would let whoever confessed more live. You are the princess, you can't go back on your word!"
Yun Qingqing sneered:
"Even if I let both of you go, what's the big deal? It's the Empress who wants to punish you now. What does it have to do with me?"
The two people's pleas for mercy gradually faded away. The Queen looked at Yun Qingqing and said kindly:
"Qingqing, it seems that Bai Lian was deceived by these two servants, which is why she misunderstood you. Let's end this matter here."
Yun Qingqing was surprised:
"Yun Bailian's face has turned into that state. Is it really okay to just let it go? Shouldn't we check the Yun family's kitchen? Who entered the kitchen during those few days? Has there been any unusual behavior? Maybe we can find some clues."
Yun Bailian's eyelids twitched. During those days, she went into the small kitchen every day to prepare meals with extra ingredients for Yun Qingqing. She couldn't investigate further.
She immediately said:
"No need! Now that I think about it, I didn't eat much of the food and tea prepared by the kitchen those days. I ate more at restaurants and pastry shops outside. I'm afraid I can't find any clues now."
Yun Qingqing smiled and said:
"It's better to check the kitchen, so that Sister Bai Lian won't always suspect that someone in the Yun family is harming you. She'll inevitably feel uneasy. If nothing is found, then it will be a relief."
Yun Bailian clenched her fists, suppressed her anger, and said pitifully:
"Really, no need. I was wrong this time, sister. I apologize to you. Let's let this matter go. I will never mention it again in the future, so as not to affect the relationship between us sisters. Sister, you will definitely forgive me."
"Yes, Qingqing," the Queen also chimed in, "Bai Lian was also deceived. Let's just forget about this matter."
Yun Qingqing then spread her hands and said:
"Anyway, it's not me whose face is ruined. If she likes to be magnanimous and not pursue the matter, then let her do it. But I also hope that some people will remember that I am a very petty person. This time, I will give the Queen a favor. If the same thing happens again, don't blame me for being rude!"
The smile on the queen's face froze, and Yun Bailian was so angry that she gritted her teeth. Fortunately, the veil blocked her face so that no one could see her distorted face.
The other two princes' wives looked at Yun Qingqing with a bit of admiration in their eyes.
As expected of the Regent Princess, you are so bold!
The Queen took a deep breath and put on a kind smile:
"Okay, this matter is over. Qingqing, I asked you to come here today because there is something important."
"You and the Prince Regent have already married. According to etiquette, you are required to offer tea to the Queen Mother. However, the Queen Mother has been ill for a long time and is unable to see guests. However, to show the royal family's recognition of your status as the principal consort, the custom of offering tea cannot be omitted."
"They say an elder sister-in-law is like a mother. Just offer this cup of tea to me today."
As she spoke, her personal maid Lan Rui came to Yun Qingqing with a tray.
Since it was the rule, Yun Qingqing stood up, poured a cup of tea, walked to the queen and handed it to her.
"Sister-in-law, please have some tea."
The Queen had originally summoned her just for this matter, and after drinking the cup of tea she was gone.
But after Yun Bailian's ordeal, Yun Qingqing's last few words made her feel embarrassed, and she began to think about establishing her authority.
After being unable to do anything to the Regent for so many years, how could he allow his princess to ride on his head?
The queen sat there without moving, leaving Yun Qingqing there.
Yun Bailian was secretly gloating over the misfortune. She couldn't put down the tea once she picked it up. As long as the Queen didn't take it, she had to keep holding it. If her arm got sore or numb and spilled some of it, it would be disrespectful to the Queen!
Just as I was waiting to see the show, I heard Yun Qingqing say:
"Queen, please have some tea."
The queen still didn't react. Yun Bailian's eyes lit up. The more embarrassed Yun Qingqing was, the happier she was.
Yun Qingqing narrowed her eyes, sneered in her heart, stood up and poured the whole cup of hot tea directly on the queen's face.
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