"Hmph, unable to seduce my cousin, she actually dares to dream of currying favor with the Prince Xian. She truly doesn't know her place." A ruthless glint flashed across Xie Lingyu's face.
A maidservant chimed in, "That's right. How can Miss Huo compare to you, Miss? You are gentle and kind, with outstanding talent and beauty. How much can Miss Huo possibly match you?"
"Did you hear anything in Xie Lingqin's courtyard?"
"Miss, there's nothing unusual."
...
Xie Lingqin's courtyard was quite quiet.
There's really nothing unusual.
Aside from being a little confused and sighing, Xie Lingqin was in an extremely good mood.
Unexpectedly, a token not only caused a rift between Xie Lingyu and Huo Yanzi, but also left the Prince of Xian in such a predicament.
Moreover, half an incense stick later, the Crown Prince, with exceptional kindness, sent Tingfeng to tell her that the Wise Prince had already blamed the matter on the Crown Prince of Western Xia. Naturally, he also told Xie Lingqin that the Crown Prince of Western Xia was the one who gave her the token.
Without needing to be explicitly stated, Xie Lingqin understood. In other words, Yuwen Xian originally wanted to cultivate a good relationship with the Crown Prince of Xixia, or the person behind the Crown Prince, but because of her actions, he completely ruined his plans and even harbored resentment towards the other party.
No wonder...
This is not only beneficial to the public or private interests, but it is also a good thing for the Crown Prince.
That's why we were so polite to her.
"Miss, news has come from the Zong government that the Seventh Princess has not returned to her own courtyard since returning to the manor. She is sitting in the front hall with her entourage, seemingly demanding an explanation from the Zong government."
Zihe walked in hastily yet calmly. "There's been no news from the palace, so we don't know what the attitude of that high and mighty person is."
"Has the Crown Prince sent any news?"
Zihe shook her head.
Xie Lingqin lightly flicked her fingers. She wasn't particularly interested in what the Emperor was thinking, but she was curious about how the Crown Prince had managed to persuade the Seventh Princess to leave the palace.
After pondering for a long time, Xie Lingqin beckoned Tridacna to come in and asked her to guard the Qing Shui Pavilion. Then she had Zihe lead her out of the General's Mansion quietly.
Although it takes half a day to travel between the Zong government and the General's Mansion, Zihe can travel in just over half an hour using her light footwork skills.
It landed on the roof of the Zong government's front hall without alerting anyone.
At this moment, the Zong government seemed to be shrouded in a layer of frost. On the outermost edge of the front hall, the princess's guards and maids stood facing each other, and the Zong government's maids and guards were in a solemn atmosphere.
Xie Lingqin's maternal grandfather was not present, and her uncle and aunt were also standing outside the front hall, supporting each other, their faces looking rather unpleasant.
In the front hall, only two people were sitting.
The Seventh Princess, with a face that seemed to be filled with unbearable grief yet remained dignified and gentle, stood opposite Zongzheng Xu, whose emotions were extremely calm.
"Bang!" In the quiet room, a crack finally appeared on the Seventh Princess's beautiful face as she slammed her hand on the table and stood up.
The teacup trembled from the impact.
However, Zongzheng Xu just stared unfocused ahead, his eyelids not even fluttering open.
"Zongzheng Xu, you've been sitting long enough. You should give me an explanation for this matter by now."
The Seventh Prince clasped his hands together and stepped forward seven times solemnly. “You should know how I have treated you in the years since we got married. The reason why Father has not issued an edict to punish you these past few days is because I spoke well of you to him. Otherwise, you would have been dead long ago, given your betrayal of me and your drunken beating of me.”
Every word she uttered was filled with emotion and pain, deeply moving the audience. Coupled with her heartbroken and devoted expression, Xie Lingqin was almost completely captivated by her acting skills.
"This seventh princess has pretty good acting skills?" Xie Lingqin glanced at Zihe, praising her.
Zihe waved her hand, quite embarrassed, "This servant has only met the Seventh Princess a few times before, and has not had much opportunity to get to know her."
"Oh." Xie Lingqin nodded. "Sure enough, children sown by the same father are quite similar in some ways."
"ah?"
Zihe didn't quite understand.
Xie Lingqin gestured for Zihe to look down.
Zong Zhengxu remained silent, staring blankly ahead.
“Zongzheng Xu, I have done so much for you, and you think that by not saying anything, this matter will be over? I have considered our years of marriage and thought of you. I can overlook your philandering and not care. But I came from the palace to keep an eye on you, and this is how you treat me? What do you take me for?”
"Seventh Princess." Zongzheng Xu finally raised his head amidst the Seventh Princess's "trembling with anger" appearance, his gaze slowly settling on her beautiful face. "Once, I regarded you as my wife, but now, I regard you as my Seventh Princess."
At first glance, these words seem insignificant, but upon closer listening, their deeper meaning becomes clear.
That's right, you're just a stranger now, the Seventh Princess.
"Whether I sought pleasure with other women that night, or whether I hit you, the Seventh Princess knows better than anyone else."
Zong Zhengxu remained seated, his voice gentle and soft, as if he were just rambling on.
Compared to the Seventh Princess's sorrowful and melancholic demeanor, her posture in this way made her seem somewhat ridiculous.
The Seventh Princess's lips parted slightly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "Zongzheng Xu, what do you mean? Even now, do you intend to turn the tables? These past few years, I have upheld the virtues of a wife, being filial to my parents and grandfather, teaching the servants, and strictly disciplining myself. How could you... hurt me like this?" As she spoke, the Seventh Princess covered her lips with a handkerchief. After a long pause, she addressed the people outside the main hall, "Madam, Master, will you allow your son to speak of me like this?" Her words were clearly accusatory, tinged with the air of a princess.
Zongzheng Hao and Yu Ruyi exchanged a glance before walking in hand in hand. Their tone was gentle yet extremely distant. "Princess, what do you intend to do about this matter?"
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