Chapter 197 This princess also told you to kneel down!
Princess Hengyang wanted to confront Yun Wantang face to face, but she was not panicked at all. However, when Wen Yanshu walked in, her eyes silently turned red, as if she had been severely bullied.
As expected, Wen Yanshu looked at her first, and then looked at Princess Hengyang.
Princess Hengyang didn't mind who Wen Yanshu looked at first. She said coldly, "Over the years, I have suffered a lot of criticism because of my husband. Today, my husband's sweetheart has finally returned. I hope my husband can explain what happened in front of everyone."
Before Wen Yanshu could speak, Princess Hengyang added, "If I am truly the wicked one who broke up the couple, I will part ways with my husband today, personally kneel down to pour tea, and apologize to the Fifth Madam of the Imperial Tutor's Mansion. If I am innocent, then please kowtow to me and admit my mistake!"
Although she had a hangover and a headache, Princess Hengyang's aura was far superior to Yun Wantang's. When she said this, it didn't seem like she was proving her innocence, but more like Princess Hengyang was using her power to pressure others.
Some people couldn't help but speak up for Yun Wantang: "Even if the princess is innocent, she should punish the rumormongers. How can she vent her anger on another innocent person who was harmed by rumors?"
Many people nodded in agreement. Princess Hengyang didn't get angry. She just glanced at them coldly and said, "This is a matter between me and them. It's not your turn to jump out and bark. Anyone who dares to talk nonsense again will be dragged out and slapped in the face!"
The sound of slapping outside had not stopped yet, and coupled with Princess Hengyang's words, it was quite intimidating.
Everyone looked at each other and dared not say anything.
Her ears became quiet, and Princess Hengyang raised her chin towards Wen Yanshu, indicating that it was his turn to speak.
Yun Wantang spoke before the prince consort could speak: "I followed my husband to Wengzhou many years ago and have no private contact with you. Why does the princess have to embarrass you and me so much because of those rumors? Even if we make it clear here today, publicizing it will only lead to greater criticism. Forgive me for being frank, but this move by the princess is truly unwise."
Princess Hengyang just asked Yun Wantang to kowtow and admit his mistake, but Yun Wantang was kindly advising Princess Hengyang not to make a bigger joke. The comparison between the two made the difference obvious.
Yun Wantang didn't need to look at everyone's expressions to know that everyone was on his side after hearing this, not to mention the prince consort.
In front of the domineering princess, a gentle and sensible girl like her should naturally be pitied.
Yun Wantang was confident, and the corners of her lips unconsciously curled up. However, the next moment, she heard Wen Yanshu's gentle and polite voice: "Actually, over the years, I've also been curious about why there are so many rumors about my love for you."
“…”???
The prince consort doesn’t like Yun Wantang?
How is this possible?
These rumors have been around for a while, but the prince consort has never denied them.
After being shocked, everyone thought that this was the prince consort's sophistry.
After all, Yun Wantang now has a happy family with children around her, and it is a good thing for both of them that the prince consort denies his past feelings.
Just as everyone was mentally preparing an excuse for the Prince Consort, he heard her say, "When the rumor first started, I wrote notices and asked the Night Patrol to post them all over the city to clarify the matter. I've only met you a few times and spoken to you a few times, but we have no personal relationship. I'm more than happy to be chosen as the Princess's chosen husband."
“…”???
Did the prince consort post a notice to clarify the matter? How come they have no recollection of it?
Not only did everyone have no impression, even Princess Hengyang looked confused.
The prince consort actually clarified this matter?
Just as they were thinking about this, the inspector came up to them, holding a notice file from the Night Patrol Office from ten years ago. "Every word the Prince Consort said is true. I hadn't taken office ten years ago, but the notice file still contains a notice written by the Prince Consort himself."
The prosecutor held up the notice as he spoke.
Not only are there words written by the prince consort to clarify the facts, but at the very end there are also the names and fingerprints of several classmates who are willing to testify for the prince consort.
These people were ranked relatively low at the time, and their names were not as famous as those of the Prince Consort and Shen Qingyuan, but over the years, they have also become officials with considerable achievements in various places.
There are countless people who want to be the emperor's son-in-law. If this notice is fake, it would have been exposed long ago. Even those who pressed their fingerprints would be charged with deceiving the emperor together with the emperor's son-in-law. How could they be allowed to live to this day?
Everyone looked at each other.
The prince consort doesn't like Yun Wantang and even posted a notice to clarify the matter. Then who spread the news that the prince consort loves Yun Wantang?
It is absolutely impossible for Princess Hengyang to invent a love rival for herself out of thin air.
Everyone unconsciously turned their eyes to Yun Wantang.
Yun Wantang remained calm as she stared at Princess Hengyang. "I don't know how the news got out back then, but over the years, I've never said a word against you, Princess."
Yun Wantang's words were powerful and forceful, without any guilt at all, and the doubts that had just arisen in everyone disappeared without a trace.
Yes, Yun Wantang went to Wengzhou as soon as he got married. Has he ever said a bad word about the princess?
Besides, how could she fabricate the rumor that the prince consort loved her and make the princess target her? It would not be good for her reputation either.
Someone must be jealous of her or resentful of Princess Hengyang, so they deliberately spread rumors and cause trouble.
Everyone was trying to excuse Yun Wantang in their hearts, but Princess Hengyang remained unmoved. She met Yun Wantang's gaze and asked, "So you're admitting now that your husband has never been truly devoted to you, and that I, the princess, have never snatched your beloved away from you, let alone forced you to marry far away out of jealousy?"
"Princess, please understand. Wan Tang has never said anything like this to discredit you and your husband."
Yun Wantang did not say it explicitly. Back then, she just looked sad when she heard someone mention the matter of the princess seizing a husband under the list on some occasions, and the rumor about Princess Hengyang stealing someone else's love spread like wildfire.
Her beauty and talent had long spread throughout Hanjing, but not many people knew that Wen Yanshu, the top scholar that year, was actually a rare handsome man in the world.
Even the high and mighty goddess has fallen in love with a mortal man. How could Wen Yanshu not admire her?
So no one would believe the notice he posted.
Even if Princess Hengyang were to investigate now, she wouldn't find any clues.
Yun Wantang lowered her eyes to hide her thoughts, but she felt a little sorry that she would lose Princess Hengyang, the supporting role for her in the future.
She has been smart since she was a child and has an outstanding appearance. Although her background is not the most noble, she is sought after wherever she goes. Even after she got married and had children, she still had many suitors. She enjoyed the feeling of being worshipped as a god and easily surpassing other women.
It is especially joyful to step on the princess.
But this time she will not leave when she returns to Beijing, as there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.
Just as Yun Wantang was thinking, Princess Hengyang's voice came again: "Since you admit that I am innocent, then kneel down."
"Princess, I have to say that I have never said anything to discredit you."
Princess Hengyang raised her eyebrows: "I also told you to kneel down!"
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