Jiang Mingting even pleaded with the Lin family and Jiang Zhenlin, but Jiang Mingyun was still dragged to the Dali Temple.
Jiang Mingyun fainted from the pain, leaving a long trail of blood on the stone bricks of the Minister's residence. It was likely that her leg could not be saved.
The warmth emanating from Zhao Yan enveloped Lin Qingwan, and she could clearly see the helpless and suppressed anger in her mother's eyes, which was even greater than her anger towards Jiang Mingting and his sister.
Even though she knew her mother didn't like her, she still felt a sharp pain in her heart every time she endured her mother's silent accusations and complaints in front of everyone.
She made her point so clearly today, her mother must know that Jiang Yanwan was involved in the leak, but she still chose to suppress the matter and bring the person back to the mansion for punishment.
Anything involving Jiang Yanwan, even if it's related to her maids or servants, will be sided with Jiang Yanwan by her mother.
Even though she hadn't been by her mother's side to fulfill her filial duties for the past fifteen years, hadn't she also experienced the hardships and emotions of ten months of pregnancy? Clearly, she was the one who was once connected to her mother as one.
She had never done anything wrong.
Lin Qingwan felt a mix of bitterness and coldness in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly. For the first time, she deliberately avoided her mother's gaze and turned her head closer to Zhao Yan, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your decision."
Zhao Yan said softly, "It's rare for you to speak up, so of course I want to make you happy."
He never cared about right or wrong, only acting according to his own whims. He disdained upholding justice and proving innocence; everything he did was simply because he wanted Lin Qingwan.
Lin Qingwan knew perfectly well what was going on.
Such favor would be the envy of any woman, let alone Jiang Yanwan.
But she also understood that the more public the favor, the heavier the repayment would be. Apart from her body, she couldn't think of any other reason why Prince Jing liked her.
"Madam Jiang, from now on, for my sake, treat Qingwan well."
Zhao Yan's voice was icy, like a warning.
Lin was utterly humiliated, and forced a smile as she knelt down, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. Qingwan is a daughter of the Jiang family, and I will certainly discipline her strictly."
Zhao Yan sneered, "She was almost stabbed in the back. Madam, why don't you deal with your second branch of the family first?"
"Your Majesty..."
Before Lin could answer, Zhao Yan lowered his head and said to Lin Qingwan, "Don't forget what you promised me. I will send someone to the Prime Minister's residence to pick you up in three days."
Lin Qingwan couldn't help but shiver.
The Prime Minister's Residence.
Upon receiving the news, Madam He brought the old lady with her. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they heard Jiang Mingting pleading, "Mingyun's injuries are so severe, she will die in prison."
"Uncle, Aunt, it's all my fault, please have mercy and let the doctor take a look at Mingyun."
"She's also a daughter of the Jiang family."
Jiang Mingting's hatred and resentment gradually swelled with his helpless pleas, only to be suppressed time and time again.
He rushed in, crying, "My Mingyun!"
"I have failed my husband and failed to take good care of our daughter."
The old lady's face darkened as she looked at Jiang Su and Madam Lin's indifferent expressions. She said with a pained expression, "You heartless bastards! Mingyun was injured so badly and sent to the Dali Temple, and you two still sit idly by?"
The old lady slammed her cane heavily on the floor. "Mingyun is only fourteen. What good will it do you to ruin her life?"
Jiang Su and Madam Lin stood up to pay their respects, but were immediately refused by the old lady, "Where is Qingwan? Tell her to get out here."
“I want to ask her what deep-seated hatred she has for Mingyun that she would bully Mingyun like this.”
Madam Lin was already starting to have a headache. She insisted on bringing Jiang Mingyun back to deal with him, firstly for the sake of the Jiang family's reputation, and secondly because she knew that the old lady and the second branch of the family were very difficult to deal with.
She was unhappy and didn't want to make a scene, so Lin glanced at Jiang Su, signaling him to handle the situation.
Jiang Su said in a deep voice, "Mingyun instigated someone to poison the Minister's residence. The poisonous spices were even delivered to the Crown Prince and the Prince. When the plot failed, she committed murder in broad daylight, killing a butcher and then chasing after Qingwan to kill her."
“Mother, where did Qingwan offend Mingyun to do such a thing, risking the reputation of the Jiang family and me? How can I face the court tomorrow?”
Fortunately, there was both witness testimony and physical evidence. Jiang Su was also full of grievances. "Mingyun admitted it herself. If it weren't for Qingwan's plea, she would have been executed on the spot by the prince."
The old lady choked, her face growing even more displeased. "Hmph, don't try to fool me!"
"Are you taking advantage of my ignorance of the truth? Prince Jing was clearly seduced by Qingwan. The entire capital knows that Prince Jing protects her and flatters her."
"Isn't it up to her whether Mingyun lives or dies?"
Upon hearing this, Lin's chest heaved.
The old lady continued, "You've secretly raised such a fine daughter! No, what daughter? Who knows where this vixen came from!"
"Mother, please have some self-respect!" Jiang Su frowned.
"You've raised a vixen who seduces powerful people, how dare you ask me to have any self-respect!" The old lady was furious. "Three years ago you made a mistake, not expecting Prince Jing to return to the capital. Now you think Yan Wan can't hold onto Prince Jing anymore, so you bring back a vixen."
"What disgusting things you do are none of my business, but you can't do anything to Aheng's daughter!"
Jiang Su explained, "Mingyun has indeed made a grave mistake. The Court of Judicial Review is not the Prime Minister's residence, and this matter is no longer something my son can decide."
"Stop giving me that nonsense! Lin Qingwan instigated Prince Jing to give the order, and she can still get Prince Jing to rescue the person."
The old lady's brows furrowed. "I can't get her home! If Mingyun can't return today, I'll hang myself in front of the Prime Minister's residence!"
Jiang Su and Madam Lin exchanged glances, knowing that the old lady was truly capable of doing it.
After a moment of silence, Madam Lin said, "I'll go and bring her over to explain to Mother."
Ningsi Garden.
The old lady and the second lady had just entered the door when Mu Xue informed Lin Qingwan.
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