Chapter 149 Arresting People
The next morning, Liu Momo recounted the whole story to the old lady.
"This old servant thinks that the young master's eyes weren't clear when he saw his concubine."
"To make it easier to talk to Consort Qing, she even ordered someone to hold a knife to this old servant's neck."
As she spoke, a faint red mark appeared on her neck.
"Madam, this old servant almost didn't get to see you again."
As Liu Momo spoke, she reached out and wiped away her tears, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"That bitch Shen!"
Upon hearing this, the First Madam slammed her hand on the table in front of her.
"Mother just lets her ruin our Marquis's reputation and embarrass Yan-ge'er!"
The First Madam looked at the Old Madam and spoke these words almost through gritted teeth.
Upon hearing Liu Momo's report, the old lady frowned, her expression grave, and she was quite angry.
I originally thought this Qing girl was a dignified and well-educated person.
She's quite good-looking, and Yan-ge'er likes her, so there's nothing wrong with taking her as a concubine.
Unexpectedly, she also followed the example of the promiscuous women outside and secretly met with her lover.
Seeing that the old lady had no reaction, the first wife said angrily:
“That slut was having a secret rendezvous with someone in broad daylight.”
"If people see this, they'll think that he, a dignified prince, can't even control a concubine. Yan-ge'er will become a laughing stock in the capital."
She glanced at Liu Momo again: "Go and bring that bitch Shen to the Hall of Inquiry!"
After hearing what the First Madam said, Liu Momo glanced at the Old Madam.
Seeing that the old lady had her eyes closed and was still fiddling with her prayer beads, he knew that she had tacitly agreed with the eldest lady's words, and he couldn't help but feel smug.
Then he strode into the courtyard, summoned several maids, and gave each of them a wooden stick. He then headed towards Guanlan Residence in a menacing manner.
Early in the morning, Yu Zhu was in the flower garden next to the courtyard of Yu Heng Residence, holding a celadon jade bottle, carefully collecting the dew drop by drop into the bottle.
Just as I was about to get up, I saw Liu Momo and her entourage coming over in a large group.
Then I saw that the girls were all sturdy and carried wooden sticks.
This looks like they're going to catch someone.
Seeing them heading towards Guanlan Residence, she had an idea and immediately got up and ran towards Shen Qingnian's room.
Seeing Liu Momo's posture, I was startled.
"Auntie! Auntie!"
Yu Zhu called out anxiously into the house twice.
Hongyu is combing Shen Qingnian's hair in front of the bronze mirror.
Hearing Yu Zhu's flustered voice, the hand holding the beaded flower paused, and she turned around.
Yu Zhu rushed in, looking somewhat nervous.
"Didn't I tell you to collect dew outside to make tea for your aunt?"
"What's the rush?" Hongyu asked sternly.
Yu Zhu is young and only a third-class maid in this household. When things happen, she is inevitably impulsive and somewhat unsteady.
She often reminded her not to panic in the face of trouble and to cultivate a calm and composed temperament.
Seeing that she was completely flustered and hadn't taken her usual words to heart, she sternly stopped her.
Yu Zhu ignored Hong Yu's reproach and pointed to the door, her voice trembling, "Liu... Liu Momo is here."
"Liu Momo is here."
Hongyu thought that Liu Momo had been treating her aunt much better these past two days.
What important matter could she possibly have brought here? In any case, no one would dare to punish the aunt.
Yu Zhu stepped forward, took Hong Yu's hand, and looked at Shen Qing Nian: "Liu Momo brought a lot of people with her. They are all carrying sticks. It looks like they are here to arrest someone."
"I'm at Guanlanju now."
The three of them knew perfectly well who lived in Guanlan Residence.
Hongyu frowned and turned to look at Shen Qingnian.
Unlike the two, Shen Qingnian was not surprised or flustered. She simply stood up and was about to walk out.
"Auntie!" Hongyu said with some concern.
Shen Qingnian looked at her and said softly, "What's meant to happen will happen."
Hongyu could only sigh inwardly. With Liu Momo around, the old lady would find out sooner or later.
He then turned around and sat down on the pear wood chair in the outer room.
Hongyu also put down the beaded flower in her hand and followed her out.
She and Yuzhu stood beside Shen Qingnian, their eyes fixed on the doorway.
Liu Momo led her people to Guanlan Residence, but they couldn't find a single person in the room where Shen Qingnian used to stay.
Only after asking the servant did I learn that Shen Qingnian had moved to Yuheng Residence.
That was the eldest young master's most prized courtyard, and it had always been left empty, with no one allowed to live there.
It was said that this place would be for his future wife to live in after he married.
But now it's been given to that Miss Cousin!
Thinking of this, she felt a little guilty, realizing that she shouldn't have gossiped in front of the old lady.
But she steadied herself.
That young lady was having an affair, and she even let the young master put his hand on her neck.
She disregarded her own feelings; no matter what, she couldn't swallow this insult.
Thinking of this, she crossed her arms again and led her people into Yuheng Residence.
Upon entering the room, one sees Shen Qingnian sitting calmly in a chair, her eyes as still as water.
When she saw them come in, she showed no panic at all, as if she had expected her to come.
Liu Momo's momentum instantly dissipated by half.
"Liu Momo, you've arrived." Shen Qingnian's gentle voice rang out.
Liu Momo said somewhat guiltily:
"Somehow, the news of yesterday's events reached the old lady's ears."
"The old lady then summoned the old servant to question him."
"Aunt Qing, please don't blame this old woman for being nosy."
As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Shen Qingnian, observing the changes in her expression.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian simply smiled faintly.
How could she blame her? She was even hoping that Liu Momo would add fuel to the fire in front of the old lady.
She slowly stood up and said to Liu Momo, "Then let's go."
Then he turned and walked out with his maid.
Seeing Shen Qingnian walk out so calmly, Liu Momo's eyes were full of surprise.
She brought over a few maids and told them to bring their tools, wanting to see how this young lady would yell and make a fool of herself in front of her, so that she could feel better.
But this young lady, upon seeing this situation, showed no reluctance, no struggle, and not even a trace of panic.
Instead, she gracefully and appropriately walked out, behaving like a proper concubine.
She felt a sense of defeat, as if she were a joke to Shen Qingnian.
She awkwardly touched her nose, and seeing that Shen Qingnian had already left, she had no choice but to reluctantly follow after her.
After leaving Yuheng Residence, Shen Qingnian walked ahead with her hands clasped, followed by Liu Momo and the other maids.
Wherever he went, he attracted many curious glances.
The maids and servants were all curious. The young master's beloved concubine was being escorted by Liu Momo, and it seemed they were heading towards the Wenxin Hall.
Hongyu and Yuzhu lowered their heads, looking somewhat uncomfortable.
Shen Qingnian acted as if nothing had happened, completely ignoring the stares of these people.
He simply gathered his sleeves and walked straight into the Hall of Inquiry.
As soon as she entered the room, she saw that both the First Madam and the Old Madam were there.
Shen Qingnian bowed and greeted, "Madam, First Madam."
Upon hearing Shen Qingnian's voice, the First Madam finally raised her eyes and cast a cool gaze upon Shen Qingnian.
She was dressed in plain clothes, and her hair was only tied up in a bun, without any hairpins or jewelry.
Her whole being was as pure and untouched as a lotus flower, yet her eyes held a hint of disdain.
The First Madam's face showed disgust, her voice carrying a hint of authority: "Why aren't you kneeling down?"
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