"I happened to be passing by when I witnessed Miss Xie using the pretext of visiting her maternal grandfather to seemingly solicit the spirit of Marquis Anping. What do you say to this charge?"
Li Junru was aggressive and intimidating.
Xie Lingqin tightened her grip on the curtain, her expression solemn. "Young Master Li, I have no grudge against you. Why would you frame me like this? Aren't you afraid of retribution?"
"Oh!"
Upon hearing this, Li Junru smiled sarcastically. "Recently, there have been rumors circulating that one thing after another has happened at the General's Mansion, yet the eldest young lady has remained unscathed. I was thinking that perhaps it was all related to the eldest young lady. Now it seems that even if it wasn't, the eldest young lady's sharp tongue is certainly not something to be trifled with."
"Young Master Li, what exactly do you mean?"
"Guards! His Majesty has already decreed that anyone involved in the affairs of the Marquis of Anping's residence must be brought to the Dali Temple for trial." Li Junru's eyes flashed with a glint of light, revealing his scheming. With a wave of his hand, two guards behind him immediately stepped forward.
Xie Lingqin's expression changed. "Young Master Li, do you think anyone will believe such an obvious frame-up?"
Li Junru looked around again, then lowered his voice and said, "Even if no one believes me, I can make people believe that this is an undeniable fact."
"Could it be that Li Gong lost his title as the top scholar and failed to challenge the archers on the training ground, thus losing face and feeling depressed, which is why he came to me to vent his anger?"
Xie Lingqin's voice turned somber.
Upon hearing this, Li Junru's brows instantly hardened, and his veins bulged. "Xie Lingqin, you certainly know how to talk."
"Someone like you, who blames others for his own incompetence, is lucky to not become the top scholar."
Xie Lingqin gripped the curtain, extremely angry.
"Hmph." Li Junru waved to someone behind him, "Take Miss Xie away."
"Miss." Zihe immediately stepped forward, but unexpectedly, Li Junru made a move in mid-air, his arm arcing through the air.
Zihe was caught off guard and was knocked unconscious.
The sunlight suddenly shone brightly at this moment.
"Zihe—" Xie Qin exclaimed urgently, glaring at Li Junru with hatred. "Li Junru, I'm going to my maternal grandfather Zongzheng's house. I've sent messages to both sides. If I don't arrive by the appointed time, someone will definitely come looking for me. Then, you'll be in trouble."
"Ugly? I'll hide you away, and if no one finds you, you won't be ugly anymore."
Xie Lingqin's breath hitched. "You want to imprison me? Don't think that just because you're the son of the Minister of War, you can do whatever you want."
"You've got a sharp tongue, but if you want to hate someone, hate them for ruining my plans at the Marquis of Anping's residence that day. You hate meeting me here today, don't you?" A cold smile flashed in his eyes as Li Junru stepped forward and pulled Xie Lingqin out.
"I advise you to behave yourself, otherwise, I can't guarantee how horribly your maid will die," Li Junru threatened.
Xie Lingqin paused in her struggle, raised her eyes, and stared intently at Li Junru. "Li Junru, I am innocent, you can't do anything about it..."
Li Junru had already stuffed Xie Lingqin into his carriage, and Zihe was also carried in.
"Lock Miss Xie up first."
"yes."
"Clean up this carriage in the General's Mansion."
"yes."
...
Zong government.
Zongzheng Hao and Yu Ruyi sat in the front hall, their faces not looking too good.
"Master, Madam." At this moment, a servant rushed in from outside the hall.
Zongzheng Hao and Yu Ruyi immediately stood up and asked, "What's the situation?"
"Reporting to Master and Madam, I have been secretly observing for a long time. The princess has been resting since she entered the small courtyard and has not shown any abnormalities, nor has she sent anyone out of the manor."
Upon hearing this, Zongzheng Hao and Yu Ruyi exchanged a glance and both seemed relieved.
“But, Brother Hao, you said that the princess is clearly determined to make Xu’er go to the palace to apologize to the emperor. If Xu’er doesn’t agree, the princess won’t let it go.”
Zongzheng Hao rubbed his temples and sighed, "Sigh, this matter, Xu'er... it all depends on what he decides."
"For now, this is the only way."
Yu Ruyi sighed, then beckoned to the servant, "You may leave now, but continue to keep watch from the shadows."
"yes."
After everyone had left, Yu Ruyi sat down somewhat weakly. "It's past noon now. I hope everything goes well for Xu'er."
His eyes and brows were probably brimming with worry.
"Speaking of which, didn't Lingqin say she would come over? She should be here soon."
Zong Zhenghao smiled with relief, put his arm around Yu Ruyi's shoulder, and comforted her, "Don't worry, that girl is careful in her actions and will not make any mistakes. It may be a little delayed, after all, at this time, we need to have a good talk with General Xie at the Zong government."
Yu Ruyi's gentle eyes held a hint of worry as she raised her hand to her chest. "I don't know why, but my heart is always pounding. I'm afraid something bad will happen today."
...
Similarly, Zongzheng Xu also secretly investigated and learned that the princess was not currently acting strangely. After giving instructions to his servants, he left through the back door of the Zongzheng government building.
Just in case, let's first confirm Ning Xiang's safety and have her hide.
At that time, the princess will be unable to use her charm.
The sun slowly sets, and the evening sun gradually rises.
Zong Zhengxu left the Zong government office with a servant.
The Ning residence is right next door, not too far away; it takes about half an incense stick's time to walk there.
"Young Master Zongzheng, are you looking for our master?"
At the entrance, the guard questioned them.
Zong Zhengxu nodded, his expression slightly anxious, "Please report this quickly and tell them that I have something important to discuss with you."
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