To say that a person is unlucky is probably as bad as drinking cold water. Ever since Xiao Cui made a good start on the day of the Spring Banquet, the Xu family's luck has gone downhill and has fallen to the bottom.
After just a few days, Xu Rui fell ill in prison.
Judge Sun went to the imperial prison to check, then shook his head and came out. Even when he arrived at the door of his home, his legs were still shaking - there was no other reason, it was just that Song Heng was too cruel.
As an imperial physician who had been treating patients for so many years, what kind of scenes had he not seen? But today, he was so shocked by the scene that his legs went weak even when he got off the sedan chair.
After getting off the sedan chair, before Sun Yuanpan could even stand firmly, he heard that the wife of the Prince of Chengguo had arrived.
He let out a cry, paused for a moment, and even frowned into a "川" shape, feeling very reluctant to see guests.
Everyone knows that the Xu family is in danger now.
This time, the Song family really intends to fight to the death with the Xu family.
Song Xiangyu was forced to the point of banging his head against the wall in the hall. Not only did he resign from his post, but he also fell ill when he returned.
He has been sent to the Guangping Marquis Mansion these days and almost lived there permanently. What does the Holy Spirit think? Is there any need to say more
At this juncture, who wants to have anything to do with the Xu family
But before he could think of an excuse to avoid her, Zhang Linghui came out supported by a maid, looking frail and weak. She bowed to him with tears in her eyes.
Oh, although he was a court judge and a fifth-rank official, Court Judge Sun had never been treated with such courtesy by the ladies of honor and nobles. He hurriedly stepped back a few steps and said that he dared not.
Zhang Linghui felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, and she couldn't even breathe. Seeing that Sun Yuanpan was about to leave at any time, she didn't care about anything else. She squatted towards Sun Yuanpan again and said very politely: "Sun Yuanpan, I know you went to the imperial prison today. I don't dare to ask too much, but I just want to ask, how is our prince... our prince now?"
As she spoke, tears began to fall.
It’s really unfair.
Ever since she married into the Duke Cheng's Mansion, she no longer had to bow her head when meeting people. Who would have thought that bowing her head and bending over has become the norm during this period.
The Song family would be fine if they didn't show their power, but once they did, they were like the artillery of the Shenji Camp, with tremendous power.
The Duke and his wife were far away in Yunnan, and her family was of little use. There were quite a few nobles in the court who spoke for them because of the Duke's status, but the Song family made too much trouble, and the son of Marquis Guangping even threatened to pay with his own life. Everyone was afraid of the Song family and Song Heng, and no one dared to speak for them recently.
Not to mention King Zhuang, I couldn't even see him.
Zhang Linghui knew it very well. She knew that Prince Zhuang was angry because the concubine had been changed from Su Yao to Zhang Jingchan. She did not dare to get close to him. She was so anxious recently that she seemed to have aged several years.
When Yuanpan Sun saw that she was really crying, he frowned and shook his head, showing disapproval.
If I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place
He forced the Su family into infamy and made them the laughing stock of the whole city, and he almost broke up the Song family. People who do ruthless things in this world usually don't end up well.
Seeing that Sun Yuanpan remained indifferent, Zhang Linghui felt weak and was about to faint.
President Sun wanted to avoid her as much as possible, but he and Master Zhang were friends in times of trouble, otherwise Zhang Linghui would not have found the opportunity to come to him.
He sighed, lowered his head and adjusted the pouch on his waist, and said casually: "Instead of coming to me, you might as well go to the Yongding Marquis' Mansion."
Zhang Linghui looked up suddenly.
The carriage started moving again. Zhang Linghui leaned on the pillow, almost exhausted.
Aunt Zhang carefully poured her a cup of hot tea and asked her to drink it to relieve her fatigue. She gently massaged her legs. As she massaged them, tears fell down: "Madam has suffered."
Zhang Linghui came back to her senses, shook her head and looked lost.
The carriage stopped at the Yongding Marquis's Mansion. She swallowed and looked at the gold-plated plaque at the door. She felt it was extremely dazzling and subconsciously raised her hand to block it.
After handing over the name card, Zhang Linghui lowered her head and waited quietly in the carriage. Not long after, she heard the doorman say to the driver, "Please come in."
As he spoke, he opened the door without making things difficult for anyone.
Zhang Linghui pursed her lips and suppressed the uneasiness in her heart. When the carriage drove into the second gate and stopped, she took a deep breath and slowly got off the carriage.
It was Nanny Huang who came to greet the old lady. She saluted to Zhang Linghui in a neither humble nor arrogant manner and said, "I am so sorry for not welcoming you, Madam, to your presence."
Zhang Linghui lowered her head and forced a smile.
Nanny Zhang hurriedly offered the reward, but Nanny Huang smiled and declined, "I don't want to trouble the Madam to spend money. Please follow me."
The Su family's attitude was clearly stated. Without the master to greet them, the servants refused to accept the reward, which was really a slap in the face.
However, Zhang Linghui gritted her teeth and swallowed her grievances, then followed Nanny Huang to Kangping Garden.
Kangping Garden still looked the same as when she came here last time, the only difference was that the bamboo forest was now more lush and green. She was so weighed down by the bamboo shadows that she couldn't raise her head. When she entered Old Madam Su's room and saw her playful face and Su Xingyi's expression, the blood in her body suddenly froze.
Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west.
Even just a month ago, she would never have thought that there would be a day when she would condescend to come and bow her head to the Su family.
But the world is so unpredictable. She calmed herself down, stepped forward and knelt respectfully in front of Old Lady Su, and whispered, "Old Lady."
In front of Old Madam Su, she put away all her pitiful looks, lowered her head, and remained humble.
"A rare guest." Old Madam Su brought a cup of tea calmly, and moved the lid on the clear green tea. She glanced at Zhang Linghui who was kneeling on the ground and said, "I am not worthy of your kneeling, Madam. If you have anything to say, please speak directly."
Su Xingyi's expression was cold, and she was too lazy to even put on a show.
Seeing Zhang Linghui like this, there were only four words in her mind - God has eyes.
Zhang Linghui was so embarrassed that she couldn't even raise her head, but at this point, she had no other choice. She gritted her teeth and kowtowed to Old Lady Su: "Old Lady, please... please let me see my cousin..."
Old Mrs. Su looked at her calmly with a sneer on her lips.
I want to see Su Rong.
How dare she bring that up.
Su Xingyi was a person who was always easy to talk to. After hearing this, she immediately put the teacup on the table and sneered, "Where is your cousin here? The wife of the prince is of noble status, so don't recognize relatives carelessly!"
The Yongding Marquis' Mansion has fallen into decline, but the Zhang family, as the uncle's family, can't wait to draw a line between themselves and the Su family. The difficulties and harshness they experienced in the past are still vivid in their minds. With so many past events, Zhang Linghui actually has the nerve to come and beg for mercy.