Zhao Youping took a few runners to the princess's mansion. Princess Yi Yang had already moved out of the marquis's mansion and cut a clear line with the Chen family.
To outsiders, it seems that she is disregarding feelings and taking advantage of others' misfortunes. Instead of actively helping out, she keeps herself out of trouble. Princess Yi Yang is quite cruel.
It is difficult to blame those who know the truth. After all, what Chen Boyang did was too cruel. Who knows if Princess Yi Yang will be the next Fang family member?
Zhao Youping followed the housekeeper into the house. Suddenly, a figure ran out and bumped into him, causing him to fall on his back. Zhao Youping subconsciously supported her to prevent her from hitting the ground with the back of her head.
"careful."
It turned out to be Xu Qianer. Zhao Youping supported her arm and she blushed. “Thank you.”
Zhao Youping immediately let go, took two steps back and saluted, without even looking at Xu Qianer.
Xu Qian'er ran away angrily. They followed the housekeeper inside and didn't ask too much about the family affairs of the Princess's Mansion.
Princess Yiyang looked visibly haggard, with wrinkles and dull skin that even makeup couldn't hide. "What are you doing here again? Don't you think my house is in chaos enough? Everyone's been taken away. If you have anything to do, go to the Chen family. Don't bother me anymore."
Zhao Youping bowed and said, "Princess, please forgive me. This matter is indeed related to you. Chen Boyang was found hanged in prison this morning, and the last person he saw was you. We have no choice but to ask you to come and see me."
"Dead? He's actually dead? It's karma, he deserves it. A man like him would actually hang himself? Ha, you don't suspect that I did it, do you?"
"We won't just suspect anyone. We need evidence. Perhaps the princess said something that led Chen Boyang to hang himself. After all, everyone has things they care about."
Princess Yiyang cursed angrily, "I went to find him to ask him how many things he has been hiding from me. The Fang family is extinct, but now his first wife is still alive and is the daughter of Prince Ning. Are they still connected?"
What am I? I, the princess, have been married to him for ten years, bearing children and managing the Chen family's vast affairs without him having to worry about anything. Yet, he only has his eyes on another woman. How can I swallow this?
Zhao Youping sympathized with her for a moment, but also told her the truth: "This was the princess's own choice. You should understand how Madam Fang felt at the time."
"You... Mr. Zhao, I didn't provoke you at all, so why do you keep defending the Fang family?"
"I am only upholding justice and speaking fairly. Even if the princess dares not let us leave, I still need to make a record. Please sign and seal it.
Write down every word you and Chen Boyang say and present it as evidence in court. Princess, please take responsibility for yourself."
Princess Yi Yang no longer dared to act willfully. She heard that Chen Boyang's first wife was still alive and there was a high possibility that she would be acquitted. Prince Ning was helping him with this, and she was furious. She took her son to question him. What were she and her son to do?
Chen Boyang just looked at her going crazy indifferently, and even gave her the same look as Zhao Youping, saying that she deserved it.
Princess Yi Yang scolded him for a while, then felt aggrieved. She thought that no one would care about what she said, and she was so angry that she almost died.
If time could be a regret medicine, if she could be reborn, Princess Yi Yang would never have anything to do with this bastard.
Princess Yi Yang was quite cooperative. She signed the document, put her fingerprints on it, and then sent the guest away with a sullen face.
Zhao Youping completed his task and left.
But when he was leaving the house, he ran into Xu Qian'er again. She had changed into a new dress and looked very beautiful. Her eyes were shy. "Mr. Zhao, thank you for helping me just now. You saved me from falling. Please have a cup of tea before you leave."
"No, it's just a matter of convenience. No matter who has an accident, I will help them if I see it. I have things to do at the government office. Goodbye."
Zhao Youping ran as fast as a whirlwind, and in the blink of an eye he disappeared outside the gate without caring about the life or death of his colleagues.
Xu Qianer was stunned. Was she a monster?
When several colleagues saw this, they also ran away, fearing that they would be contaminated.
Zhao Youping wiped his sweat off his forehead. Wasn't this woman already engaged to the Marquis of Jinghai? What was the point of doing this to him?
But he can't let him get involved, he has to remain a virgin for Fang Xinyue.
…
When Chen Boyang died, or committed suicide, Emperor Xuande actually felt relieved. He committed suicide, and it would give an explanation to Prince Ning.
Emperor Xuande didn't care why the person committed suicide. This kind of scum deserved to die.
The case ended there, and the Fang family's case was re-examined. Soon the Fang family was cleared of all charges, and Fang Jing'an was able to hold a grand ceremony to worship his family. Fang Xinyue accompanied him, and they kowtowed and burned paper. They would come to worship every year thereafter.
The future of the Fang family rests on Fang Xinyue, which makes Fang Xinyue feel very stressed, mainly because she doesn't want to get married or have children.
The Chen family was stripped of their titles, and their mansion was taken back by the court. In the end, the Chen family got nothing.
After a few days of quarrels, it was time for Zou Jinglan to get married.
Zhao Letong dressed up early, with his second nephew Zhao Youxi leading the way, and all the children in the family went to join in the fun.
Mrs. Zhao went there with her second and third sisters-in-law. Her fourth sister-in-law was pregnant and about to give birth, so it was not convenient for her to go to crowded places and she stayed at home to take care of the baby.
The Zhao family came in a large group in several horse-drawn carriages. Only when they arrived at the Zou family did Zou Jinglan breathe a sigh of relief. She was glad that they could come.
Old Madam Zou had a happy look on her face, as if her daughter was not getting married for the second time. She did not feel ashamed at all and entertained the guests with a smile on her face.
The relatives of the Zou family also came to support her, which made the old lady even happier.
As soon as Zhao Letong came in, Madam Zou's smile faded a little. "Tongtong, you're here. Please sit with grandma for a while. Don't run around. It's not good to get bumped into."
[The old woman suddenly showed such concern for me. I feel like she has bad intentions.]
Why doesn't she seem to like me? Did I provoke her? Biased old woman, the happier she is now, the more miserable she will be in the future.
Zhao Youning said, "No need, great-grandmother. We are here to play with my aunt. You adults can talk. My aunt will be bored here. Thank you for your concern."
Mrs. Zhao echoed, "Yes, there are many children, and they will all take care of my younger sister. We appreciate the old lady's kindness. Let's not restrict the children and go out to play."
"Okay."
The children rushed out in a swarm, and Madam Zou quickly ordered, "Send the maids and servants to follow them, and make sure they don't offend anyone. This child is impetuous and restless recently, and he even dares to talk back to his elders.
My eldest daughter-in-law, you have to take good care of her. The eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, and it is your responsibility to educate the younger sister-in-law."
Mrs. Zhao was unhappy. You are really overreaching and even meddling in your own family. But she is your elder, so Mrs. Zhao could only deal with it and did not give up her appreciation.
Others couldn't help but gossip and asked, "Grandma, is your sister-in-law completely healed? It's amazing, she got better all of a sudden. Is there anything to say?"
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