Chapter 23 Heartbroken
Yun Zheng looked over with her dark eyes. "Oh, I forgot to introduce her. Ye Yizhen, this is her. You all know her, right?"
There was a hint of mockery in her eyes, but also a certainty that everything was under control.
Ye Yizhen had a bad feeling. No, she couldn't let her continue.
"Sister-in-law, I know you hate me and dislike me. It doesn't matter how you treat me, but please don't involve the Marquis' Mansion. The Pingxi Marquis' Mansion is loyal and should not be the target of your anger."
Listen to how tolerant and generous she is, and how sensible she is.
Yun Zheng is portrayed as a narrow-minded, unscrupulous, and vengeful evil woman.
Facing everyone's questioning gazes, Yun Zheng spoke slowly.
"This lady said she wanted to arrange a good show in Huangjue Temple to let the world know that she is a kind and upright woman. This way, she could open up the circle of high society, win over the hearts of the people, and successfully enter the palace to do great things."
She spoke in a very vague and ambiguous way, but it aroused everyone's imagination more than if she said it directly.
Duke Dingguo narrowed his eyes. His political literacy was better than that of the pilgrims present. He could sense the frightening nature of his words.
What big thing could he do in the palace? Assassination? Poisoning? Rebellion? Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
But, the premise is, how true is this?
Ye Yizhen's heart was pounding so hard that it almost jumped out of her chest. She was terrified.
Yun Zheng looked puzzled. "I don't know what kind of event would require a woman to show up and win over people's hearts, but I'm just curious about what she has planned. So, I came here early to stake out."
She explained the reason why she appeared in Huangjue Temple. It was a bit outrageous, but reasonable and logical.
Everyone guessed what she didn't say out loud. To put it bluntly, she came here to cause trouble.
Duke Dingguo frowned slightly. "A good show?" He was referring to what had just happened. Such a big fuss, it really did seem like a reputation-boosting move.
Ye Yizhen's heart was pounding wildly, and her whole body was cold. How could she know? Could there be a spy around her? No, it couldn't be!
"You're talking nonsense."
An official's wife couldn't help but ask, "Are you saying that the kidnapping incident was carefully planned by Ye Yizhen?"
She is Qin Susu, the legitimate daughter of the Dali Temple Minister. She has a strong personality and is clear about what she loves and hates.
Ye Yizhen was startled. The two of them had just been having a great conversation and had agreed to visit each other more often.
"Susu, you know what kind of person I am. Do you think I am that kind of person?"
Before, Qin Susu had seen how kind-hearted she was and how she extended a helping hand to a child she didn't even know, and she had a very good impression of her and even planned to introduce her into her circle of friends.
But now, she was a little shaken and insisted on getting an answer.
Yun Zheng nodded slightly, her tone firm, "Yes."
Qin Susu was in a state of confusion. "How is this possible? What is she after? Just a good reputation?"
A clear voice rang out, "You're still after my grandfather's ability."
A little boy walked out of the house. His face was chubby and his eyes were black and bright.
Ye Yizhen's pupils trembled. How could the person she had been looking for for so long be here? Did Yun Zheng...rob him?
Everyone recognized him. Qin Susu opened her eyes wide in shock, "Oh my God, why is he here?"
Yun Zheng waved to Ankang, and Ankang walked to her obediently, holding Yun Zheng's hand with his little hand, as if this could make him feel at ease.
"I sent someone to rescue him."
Save? That's interesting.
Seeing the little boy leaning against Yun Zheng with trust, Ye Yizhen was angry and annoyed. She worked so hard and got nothing in return, but all her efforts went to Yun Zheng?
No, she couldn't let Yun Zheng pick the peaches.
She smiled her kindest and gentlest smile. "Little one, don't be fooled by her. She's a cunning woman, full of lies. She wants to use you to harm me."
It’s not right to say bad things about people behind their backs. She said them to their faces. Her image as a beautiful and kind person is already shaky.
What kind of good person would say that to their younger siblings? But she couldn't care less, this child was too important!
Ankang pursed his lips and asked innocently, "What's your grudge?"
Ye Yizhen felt that the child had a good impression of her before, and it should be possible to save the relationship.
"She hated me for stealing her husband, but, in fact, she was the third party who got in the way. My husband and I were childhood sweethearts and grew up together."
She was only thinking about how to coax the little boy back, but she didn't notice that Qin Susu's expression had changed.
What is a third party? As far as she knows, Yun Zheng and Jiang Wenzhou's marriage certificate was earlier, and the marriage certificate is the proof, not the so-called feelings.
Haha, I thought Ye Yizhen was also a victim and I felt quite sympathetic towards her, but it seems I was overthinking it.
Ankang blinked. "Then why did you let her in? Did she threaten you with a knife?"
The words of a child are the most real and touching. Ye Yizhen's smiling face froze.
"That's not the case. Her family...used money to attack people..."
This statement may fool ordinary pilgrims, but it cannot fool the well-informed dignitaries, nor can it fool Ankang.
At this moment, Ankang's good impression of her disappeared completely, and the balance in his heart finally tilted towards Yun Zheng.
Although he is young, he has basic judgment.
"You have no money? The Marquis's Mansion despises you because you are poor, so they refuse to marry you?"
These words hurt Ye Yichen. Her face flushed and her eyes were red, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Jiang Wenzhou couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to protect the girl.
"How dare you talk like that, little brat? It's so rude. Do you know how much time and energy she spent saving you? She's a delicate woman, but she ran all over the temple with her servants, and she was so tired that she almost fainted. You should learn to be grateful."
"Kneel down and apologize to Zhenzhen."
As the eldest son of a marquisate, he was born noble and was extremely arrogant when he spoke.
Ankang hated him and stood still. "Do you know who my grandfather is?"
Jiang Wenzhou sneered, "How should I know?"
Ankang looked at him like an idiot. Jiang Wenzhou felt offended and wanted to teach him a lesson.
Suddenly, Ankang raised his finger and pointed at Ye Yizhen, "She knows."
He pointed at Yun Zheng again, "She knows it too. Ha, you're the only one who doesn't know, you idiot."
Everyone was stunned. What was going on? Who was this little boy's grandfather?
Ye Yizhen's face turned pale, her heart in turmoil. This was not what she expected. What went wrong? "I don't know!"
Yun Zheng chuckled, "Stop pretending. This kid's grandfather is the renowned Ghost Doctor, a master of both medicine and poison. You arranged this drama just to get the Ghost Doctor to work for you, right?"
Like a drop of oil falling into water, the whole place exploded. A ghost doctor? A master of both medicine and poison? If I could get this person, could I kill anyone I wanted?
You sent your men to kidnap someone's grandson, then pretended to be a good person and staged a grand rescue, earning both fame and profit.
They can also demand rewards for their kindness and use favors to control others.
Oh my god, you are both the good guy and the bad guy, how can you be so capable?
It's terrible, this intention is so terrible.
Ye Yizhen's mind went blank and she looked at Yun Zheng angrily. She was the one who had ruined her own business again!
Yun Zheng glared back coldly, their eyes met, sparks flying, ready to explode...
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