Chapter 129 The Scumbag Asks for a Meeting
Zhao Lingmeng only realized what had happened the previous night when she woke up the next day. She was particularly impressed by her mother's decisive execution of Concubine Fang. She was far inferior to her mother.
Soon after Zhao Lingmeng woke up, she received news from the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion that Zhao Lingyun had been reclassified as Concubine Fang's daughter. Her name had been changed from Zhao Lingyun to concubine Zhao Shuiyun, and she was told she didn't need to return. Zhao Lingmeng could only sigh, feeling that everything had returned to its starting point in a different way, except for Concubine Fang's death.
Upon seeing this, Nanny Sun reported the news she had received this morning. Last night, the third prince went to Kunning Palace to file a complaint, but returned in disgrace. The Emperor and the Empress did not make a decision for her.
Zhao Lingmeng nodded after hearing this. She had anticipated this outcome. The Emperor wouldn't touch her now. As for whether he would be abandoned after his death, that would be a matter for the future. Besides, it wasn't her fault. They say the first to provoke is the most despicable. If the Third Prince were to provoke her, she wouldn't stand there and take a beating.
There are some things that she cannot give in to from the beginning, otherwise everyone will think that she is easy to bully and anyone can step on her.
"Madam Sun, don't worry about these things. You'll have to work hard recently. We'll move into the Princess' Mansion in a few days. When you're ready, post an invitation and hold a house-warming party! It's time for me to formally meet this noble from Yuanjing."
"Yes, Your Highness. I will go down and arrange it right away." After saying this, Nanny Sun bowed and left, but as soon as she left, Qiuyue hurried in.
"Your Highness"
Zhao Lingmeng looked up at Qiuyue's hesitant expression and said, "What's the matter? Just tell me!"
"Wen Shicheng is asking for an audience outside the palace," Qiuyue said, her tone still tinged with anger. This guy used to feign affection, but once the emperor feared his own mansion, he became timid. That was fine, but he even wanted to take the young lady as a concubine, claiming that this wouldn't be considered marrying into a noble family, and that they could still stay together forever.
If the young lady had not been provoked by this guy at that time, she would not have agreed to marry Sun Tu's vampire family so readily. How could she not be so cautious and keep her distance from men now?
"Who are you talking about?" Zhao Lingmeng looked at Qiuyue's angry expression. She couldn't remember who Wen Shicheng was.
Qiuyue thought Zhao Lingmeng's expression was one of disbelief, so she explained again: "That one, the son of Marquis Wenyuan. The unfaithful man you grew up with."
When Qiuyue said this, Zhao Lingmeng remembered that it was the guy who almost angered the original owner to death. Last time in the restaurant, her cousin had reminded her to be careful, but before she could go to trouble him, he showed up at her door.
But Zhao Lingmeng still asked a few more questions, "What is he doing here? Has he married in these years?"
"Although I don't know what he is here for, he definitely has no good intentions, and he even brought some jewelry with him. Your Highness, please don't be fooled by him. That unfaithful man is married, has several children, and has several concubines." After saying this, Qiuyue looked at Zhao Lingmeng with a worried look. She was afraid that Your Highness was still thinking about that unfaithful man.
Zhao Lingmeng patted Qiuyue's hand and said, "Don't worry! I'm not a rag picker. I want all the rotten things. How about we go and get revenge later?"
When Qiuyue heard His Highness say this, she felt relieved but also a little eager to try. She had wanted to beat up this guy who wanted to eat swan meat. "That's great, Your Highness. When are we going?"
"Go call Chunshui, Chunmu, and Dongyuan too. Let's go to the front yard to meet him."
"I'll go right away." When Qiuyue heard Zhao Lingmeng's order, she immediately bowed and left. Even her back revealed a light and cheerful feeling.
Zhao Lingmeng watched Qiuyue leave and thought to herself, these maids around the original owner are really good. The wife of the Marquis of Wu'an also took great pains.
Chunshui, Chunmu, and Dongyuan came over immediately when they heard that His Highness wanted them to teach someone a lesson. They loved this kind of task; it was simple, thoughtless, and very comfortable.
Zhao Lingmeng ordered a bunch of other servants. She looked at the huge group of people around her and went to the front yard with satisfaction.
When Wen Shicheng was led in by the servants, he saw Zhao Lingmeng sitting in the main seat, wearing expensive clothes and exuding an unattainable aura. Wen Shicheng was stunned for a moment.
Qiuyue felt disgusted upon seeing this and immediately scolded, "How dare you refuse to kneel before the eldest princess!"
Wen Shicheng came back to his senses and immediately bowed deeply. "I am honored to meet you, Princess. Please forgive me, Princess. I was just stunned by your temperament for a moment." Wen Shicheng said this while putting on a self-righteous look.
Zhao Lingmeng felt that there really were creatures like Puxin men in the world, and they would still exist in a new era.
She simply said indifferently, "Get up! What do you want to see me about?"
In fact, Wen Shicheng came to see Zhao Lingmeng today because after Wen Yuanhou returned home last night, he praised Zhao Lingmeng for how capable she is now and how much favor she has received from the emperor, and regretted his short-sightedness back then.
Early this morning, Marquis Wenyuan received news from the palace that Zhao Lingmeng had beaten the Third Prince after the banquet last night, and the Emperor hadn't blamed him. Marquis Wenyuan felt even more regretful. Originally, all this should have belonged to him, but he hesitated at the time.
The speaker may not have meant it, but the listener took it to heart. Wen Shicheng had been neither a scholar nor a warrior for years. Hearing this news, he felt his chance had come. He felt that as long as he was willing to divorce his wife and remarry, Zhao Lingmeng would definitely agree. He wouldn't mind her remarrying, and it would be easy for her to find him a good official position.
So Wen Shicheng found some jewelry in his private vault and came to see Zhao Lingmeng.
When Zhao Lingmeng asked about her purpose, she immediately pretended to be affectionate and said, "Sister Lingmeng, it was all my father's idea back then. I was forced to do it. I have always loved you deeply."
"Oh? What about your sincerity?" Zhao Lingmeng asked with pretended interest.
"Sister Lingmeng, look, these are my apologies to you." Wen Shicheng was still trying to figure out how to persuade Zhao Lingmeng to accept them when he heard Zhao Lingmeng interrupt him and say, "Apology, I'll take them."
"Ah? Sister Lingyun, just accept it." Although Wen Shicheng was a little surprised that Zhao Lingmeng accepted it so readily, she was still very happy to see her accept it.
"You said you still love me very much? Then what about your wife at home?" Zhao Lingmeng continued to ask.
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