General's Mansion.
Wang leaned against the couch, listening to her old woman report on the situation outside.
"...The ladies and young women are confined to their inner quarters, and their days are dull. They love to listen to these interesting stories to pass the time."
Ordinary people are also very curious about the scandalous affairs in the private lives of the powerful and wealthy. The news spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys in no time.
I heard that the Marquis of Zhongyong was so anxious that he rushed to the Cui family, probably because he was worried that the Cui family would change their minds.
After all, he's now a widower whose wife was murdered for adultery, and he's also having an affair with his daughter-in-law. It probably won't be easy for him to take a concubine of Miss Cui's social standing in the future.
She concluded with flattery, "Madam, your methods are truly brilliant. Not only did you retaliate against Marquis Zhongyong, but Miss Zhen will surely return to her family for help in a couple of days."
When a woman is in trouble, who else can she rely on besides her own family?
Even though the Marquis of Zhongyong valued her highly before, he will probably not dare to interfere in her affairs again in order to avoid suspicion.
Wang thought so too.
She sneered, "I wonder what kind of spell she cast on Xie Bang that made him abandon his own child and give his family property to Ye Zhen."
"She might have really used some seductive tricks; otherwise, why would Xie Bang have stood up for her like that?"
Ye Zhen was inferior to Wan Tang in every other way, but to be honest, her face was indeed more beautiful than Wan Tang's.
Since she lived alone in the backyard as a widow and didn't know how to dress up, outsiders hadn't noticed her appearance yet.
But since the Marquis of Zhongyong lived under the same roof as her, it's possible that he was bewitched by her.
The more she thought about it, the more she realized that made sense.
The old woman quickly agreed, "That must be it."
Thinking of something, Madam Wang instructed, "Send someone to secretly investigate in the south to find out what she has been doing there all these years."
How come she didn't know that Ye Jinghong was still corresponding with Ye Zhen? Why had Ye Zhen never mentioned it to her?
And those children who came to Beijing yesterday, they ran away so quickly, it seems they all have a foundation in martial arts. Why would such a group of people come to Beijing to find Ye Zhen?
This doesn't seem to match my impression of Ye Zhen. I'd better check it out to be on the safe side.
Ye Wantang arrived just in time to hear this and replied, "Indeed, we should investigate."
She suffered a setback at Ye Zhen's hands last time, so she can't be careless again.
The old woman accepted the order and left.
Madam Wang held Ye Wantang's hand and asked softly, "I've avenged you, are you feeling better now?"
"It's a pity I didn't see Ye Zhen's reaction; I wonder if she was crying."
Ye Wantang leaned on her shoulder, her voice muffled.
Wang laughed, "No woman can withstand gossip; she has plenty of time to cry."
If you want to see it, in a couple of days, I'll call her back and let her cry for you, okay?
Ye Wantang enjoys being pampered and spoiled, but Ye Jinghong has many demands on her.
She was very annoyed with Ye Jinghong, but she longed for him to praise her more and value her.
Ye Jinghong's approval was far more valuable than Wang's.
But no matter what she did, it seemed she could never meet Ye Jinghong's expectations. The thought that Ye Jinghong would actually write a letter to Ye Zhen made her jealousy surge up again.
Ye Jinghong didn't write her any letters; he only had servants like Shegu relay her instructions, telling her what he wanted her to do.
And the Marquis of Zhongyong is the same. Since he values his friendship with Ye Jinghong, shouldn't he give his family property to Ye Wantang instead?
Why should it be given to Ye Zhen?
What makes Ye Zhen so appealing to them?
Suppressing her anger, she said softly, "Ye Zhen is a widow after all, and she refuses to accept your kindness and return to the south to marry. She insists on staying in the capital to covet this wealth and status."
He's still showing off everywhere; I heard he was talking to Lei Ce of the Wude Division on the street yesterday.
Unable to bribe the servants of the Marquis's residence to keep track of Ye Zhen's situation, she could only send people to keep an eye on the outside of the mansion.
I didn't expect they actually found it.
Lei Ce actually took the initiative to talk to Ye Zhen, although the person keeping watch couldn't hear what they were saying.
However, Lei Ce was very polite to Ye Zhen and even smiled at her.
Lei Ce never smiled at her, and neither did Xie Tingzhou; they were all bewitched by Ye Zhen.
Isn't Ye Zhen's only advantage that face?
Then ruin that face.
She sighed, "I'm really worried she'll get into another affair."
Wang immediately understood her meaning, and her eyes turned cold. "Wantang is right. Her face is indeed a menace."
In a couple of days, she would find an opportunity to send Ye Zhen back to her parents' home, and ruining her appearance would not be difficult.
This is one of the things Ye Wantang likes about Wang Shi: Wang Shi always understands his thoughts and carries them out for him.
"Mother, I will definitely take good care of you in the future."
She leaned against Wang and coaxed her.
Isn't this what Wang was hoping for? He embraced her lovingly.
Her daughter was indeed more reliable than her husband. Thinking of her husband, she realized she hadn't seen him all morning.
He then asked the servant outside the door, "Where has the master gone?"
Where is Ye Zhengqing?
He's lying on the ground outside the gate.
Originally, he was on duty at the government office, but the rumors about Ye Zhen and the Marquis of Zhongyong reached the government office.
A gossipy colleague asked him if it was true or not.
He only learned of this then, and after thinking about it carefully, he guessed that it was Wang who had caused this trouble.
Even if Ye Wantang were to do it, she wouldn't dirty her own hands; instead, she would instigate Wang Shi.
He was furious, not because he felt sorry for Ye Zhen, but because he was angry with Madam Wang.
In the eyes of the world, Ye Zhen was his daughter, and because she was unchaste, he, as her father, also lost face.
He was even more afraid of jeopardizing his future. Of all people to offend, why did the Marquis of Zhongyong have to? What if he found out the truth and took his anger out on him?
Therefore, he was in a great hurry to return to the mansion to find Wang.
They met Wu Dong halfway there.
Wu Dong said that the Marquis of Zhongyong was looking for him on business, and his attitude was very polite.
Ye Zhengqing felt a little relieved. The Marquis of Zhongyong hadn't found anything, otherwise Wu Dong wouldn't have had this attitude.
Why was the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor looking for him?
Because he is Ye Zhen's father, I came here specifically to explain to him?
Or should we let him take Ye Zhen back to the Ye family?
Or perhaps there's something between Marquis Zhongyong and Ye Zhenzhen?
He had several ideas, but he never expected that as soon as he got off the carriage, he would be kicked to the ground by the Marquis of Zhongyong.
A furious voice accompanied the slamming of an iron fist, "I am a foolish husband, but you are worse than me."
You spend every day with Wang, so you should know her character. You actually allowed her to spread rumors and ruin her own daughter's reputation.
You are unkind to your daughter, ineffective in disciplining your wife, and have even tarnished my reputation. Tell me, how am I to settle this score with you?
Cui Yihuan twitched the corner of her mouth.
Xie Bang did remember that he hadn't managed Liu Shi well either, but he first made excuses for himself.
He's not home!
That's really shameless.
But she felt it was fine.
Marquis Zhongyong, unaware of Cui Yihuan's thoughts, stopped and lifted the man up.
"If this general's mansion weren't Jinghong's home, I would have torn it down today and found that Wang woman."
Now I can only trouble Lord Ye to make the trip. I want to ask her what evidence she has that she has spread rumors about me, and what her intentions are.”
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