Mrs. Ling was shocked when she heard this.
She originally thought that Ling Chuchu was just playful. Or was it because she had spoiled Ling Chuchu since she was a child that she became what she is now. But the old lady could never have imagined that Ling Chuchu actually used her money to support others.
"If grandma doesn't believe it, you can ask someone to investigate." Ling Qingwan said softly.
After all, Madam Ling understood Ling Qingwan. Although she still had some opinions about Ling Qingwan, the old lady knew that Ling Qingwan had always been a decent person. Since she decided to speak out about this matter today, it must have been confirmed.
At this point, Madam Ling was too embarrassed to ask Ling Qingwan to save Ling Chuchu. She made up an excuse and left in disgrace.
Ling Chuchu's biological mother was a concubine of the Ling family, and Madam Ling knew her background before. It was even easier to find the whereabouts of Ling Chuchu's uncle and aunt.
Soon, the servants brought back news that Ling Chuchu's uncle and aunt did have a son, but he had fallen ill a few days ago and the family had used up all their savings. They were almost ready to sell the house, but unexpectedly they suddenly had money again.
Others didn't know where the money came from, but Mrs. Ling knew it very well.
It was a big blow to Mrs. Ling to suddenly learn that her granddaughter, whom she had spoiled since childhood, had betrayed her. Two days later, she fell ill.
At the same time, Mingyue, who had been keeping a close eye on the Jingzhao Yin Mansion, came back and told Ling Qingwan that Zhiqin had taken the blame for Ling Chuchu.
"When Ling Chuchu went to Jingzhao Yinfu that day, she fainted before she could be interrogated. It took two or three days for her to recover. Ling Chuchu insisted that it was Zhiqin who wanted to steal the lady's money, and she showed up that night to stop Zhiqin."
"Zhiqin admitted it?" Ling Qingwan raised her eyebrows.
When she asked this question, she knew the answer in her heart.
"Ling Chuchu is a worthless person, but the servants around her are more loyal than each other." Qiao'er sneered, her words full of dissatisfaction.
"No." Ling Qingwan shook her head.
"It's also possible that it's for liberation."
After all, staying with Ling Chuchu means being used as a punching bag by her all the time, and being dragged to take the blame when something happens. Didn't Zhiqi die because he helped Ling Chuchu talk back
This time, she used the same trick again.
Ling Qingwan really looked down on Ling Chuchu.
"Miss, what should we do next?" Mingyue looked worried. "Zhiqin will take the blame, and Ling Chuchu will most likely be released without charge and return to the mansion."
This time, Ling Qingwan was openly targeting Ling Chuchu. Given Ling Chuchu's temper, she would definitely not let Ling Qingwan go after she came back.
Mingyue was very worried about Ling Qingwan's safety.
"Let her come back if she wants." Ling Qingwan didn't care. "Evildoers will be punished. She can escape retribution once, but she can't escape it twice or three times."
Moreover, Ling Qingwan's goal has been achieved.
Now the whole capital is talking about Ling Chuchu stealing Ling Shen's dowry. Ling Chuchu's reputation is ruined.
The Imperial Palace.
Concubine Jing was sitting in the pavilion by the lake, resting.
The attendant came and told her everything that had happened in the Ling Mansion in the past few days.
After hearing this, Concubine Jing's face changed drastically.
"What happened to Ling Chuchu? She is a lady from a wealthy family, but she did something so shameful!"
It would be fine if she was the only one who was embarrassed, and Concubine Jing could just watch her as a joke. But Ling Chuchu was now engaged to Song Zhicheng. When Ling Chuchu did this, Song Zhicheng was also embarrassed.
"That... I don't know either." The attendant was cautious, fearing that Concubine Jing would vent her anger on him.
"Where is Nanny Sun? Didn't I tell her to keep a good eye on Ling Chuchu? Didn't she stop Ling Chuchu from stealing something?" Concubine Jing thought of Nanny Sun.
A few months ago, she sent someone to teach Ling Chuchu the rules, and thought Ling Chuchu would be able to learn it.
As a result, her etiquette and rules did not necessarily improve, but her stealing skills became much better.
"I haven't contacted Madam Sun for a long time." The attendant told Concubine Jing truthfully.
"Call her back." Concubine Jing ordered.
Then she stood up and went straight to the Yangxin Palace.
How could such a woman marry in? Wouldn't it bring shame to the royal family
In the blink of an eye, it was the day for Ling Xiao to propose marriage. Shen Chengzhou, Ling Shen and Ling Xiao went to the Bachelor's Mansion together.
It was also at this time that the people of the capital city learned that the person Ling Xiao was going to marry was Gu Zhi, the eldest daughter of the Grand Secretary's Mansion.
"Why do I remember that the eldest daughter of the scholar's mansion is a concubine's daughter?"
"What does it matter if she's a concubine's daughter or a legitimate daughter? What matters is that the prince likes her. Didn't you see it? When the prince walked in just now, his face was almost broken with laughter."
"That's right. I met Miss Gu in a restaurant before. She looked like a well-educated, gentle and kind girl, a perfect match for our prince."
Everyone was talking about it, and they were all saying good things about Ling Xiao and Gu Zhi.
The betrothal process went smoothly. Lord Gu had already accepted Ling Xiao as his son-in-law. The two sides sat down and chatted for a while, and then Shen Chengzhou and Ling Shen went back.
When Ling Xiao returned to the Ling Mansion, the first thing he did was to go to Fuluxuan to pay his respects to Old Madam Ling, and then he went to Ling Qingwan.
The brother and sister hadn't seen each other for a few days and they missed each other a little.
However, this time when Ling Xiao returned to the Ling Mansion, he planned to stay here for a few days, so that they would have more time to meet later.
"I've heard about Ling Chuchu's affairs."
Ling Xiao sighed helplessly.
Ling Qingwan was kidnapped when she was young, so Ling Xiao grew up with Ling Chuchu. If you count carefully, he has called her "sister" for nearly ten years. Now seeing Ling Chuchu become like this, Ling Xiao felt a little sad.
"Then you know that Zhiqin took the blame for her. She will probably be back in the next two days." Ling Qingwan had a faint smile on her face.
Ling Xiao frowned.
"Zhiqin helped Ling Chuchu take the blame? What's the purpose of this?"
If Ling Chuchu was good to her, it would be fine for her to help take the blame. But Ling Xiao knew Ling Chuchu's personality. She only loved herself and it was impossible for her to be good to those around her.
She treated Old Madam Ling and Ling Shen, who raised her, like this, let alone a maid.
"I don't know." Ling Qingwan shook her head. "Everyone has their own ideas."
Ling Xiao sighed.
"By the way, brother, is there any news about Ye Yun's whereabouts?" Ling Qingwan thought of Ye Yun.
Since Gu Zhi was arrested last time, Ling Xiao met Ye Yun on the way up the mountain, and then he disappeared without a trace. These days, Shen Chengzhou and Ling Xiao have been searching secretly.
"Not yet." Ling Xiao lowered his eyes, feeling a little lost.
"I'm just asking. It's normal that you can't find it for the time being. After all, he suffered a loss here with us. Ye Yun is so cautious. He probably won't make any big moves in the near future." Ling Qingwan comforted Ling Xiao.
"We almost caught him last time." Ling Xiao clenched his hands into fists.
If it weren't for a group of people who showed up halfway and rescued Ye Yun, Ye Yun would have been a ghost under Ling Xiao's sword.