Seeing Old Madam Ling holding her chest and trembling all over, Ling Qingwan just found it funny.
"I will prove my innocence myself, so don't worry, grandma." After saying that, Ling Qingwan turned around and left.
Madam Ling and Ling Chuchu looked at each other in bewilderment.
"What is she going to do?" Old Madam Ling was stunned.
"I don't know either." Ling Chuchu shook her head and turned to look at Ling Qingwan's back.
Ling Qingwan has always been a maverick. She promised to prove her innocence, and she would definitely do it. Within half an hour, the injustice bell rang throughout the government office. The soldiers came to check and found that the person who rang the bell was the second lady of the Marquis's Mansion.
"I wonder what kind of injustice Miss Ling has suffered that requires ringing the bell of injustice?" Lord Zuo, the governor of Tokyo City, asked in a gentle voice.
Ling Qingwan stood in the center, facing forward, with the words "Fair and Strict" hanging high in the hall. Lord Zuo was wearing a dark blue official uniform, looking very decent.
As his appearance suggests, Lord Zuo is indeed a good official who is honest and upright. If Ling Qingwan was not absolutely sure, she would not have come to this government office.
"Right now, rumors about me are spreading in the city. People say that I have no shame, so I must find a way to prove my innocence." Ling Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.
Lord Zuo leaned forward slightly, looking a little curious.
"How does Miss Ling want to prove it?"
This matter is not serious enough to arrest Ling Qingwan, but it has indeed affected the reputation of the royal family. Everything depends on how the emperor arranges it. Ling Qingwan came in person today to solve this matter, which really shocked Lord Zuo.
"Looking for someone to check my body."
For Ling Qingwan, this was the fastest way to prove her innocence. Besides, she was upright and had no fear of a body examination. No matter how many surprised eyes people gave her, Ling Qingwan remained calm.
By the time the Marquis' Mansion learned the news and sent people to stop it, Ling Qingwan had already completed her medical examination and came out of the government office.
There were three people standing at the door, Qiao'er, Mingyue, and Yiyun, the maidservant of Old Madam Ling. Seeing Ling Qingwan, Yiyun hurriedly went to greet him.
Mingyue was cautious. He drew out a sharp sword from his waist and stood in front of Yiyun.
"Miss, the old lady is asking you to go back quickly." Yiyun relayed the message truthfully.
"What are you going to do back? To get scolded by her?" Mingyue is a sullen person who never smiles. If she can't help but speak up and get involved, it must be something she can't stand.
It is a bit laughable that Madam Ling has done this.
"Mingyue." Ling Qingwan called in a low voice.
Mingyue responded, lowered her head, and quickly moved behind Ling Qingwan.
After all, Yiyun is just a maid who obeys her master's orders. The one who really can't stand to see her do well is Madam Ling.
It’s not that she doesn’t want Ling Qingwan to live a good life, it’s just that she cares more about Ling Chuchu.
When Ling Qingwan returned to the Marquis' Mansion, the government office also sent the news. It happened that in front of Old Madam Ling, the document declaring Ling Qingwan's innocence was read out.
Ling Chuchu suppressed her disappointment and stood behind Madam Ling. She didn't know if she saw it wrong or what, but a cold look flashed across Ling Qingwan's eyes, frightening her so much that she trembled all over and unconsciously used more force on her hands.
"Grandma, I'm sorry, I was distracted." Ling Chuchu hurriedly apologized to Madam Ling and continued to rub her shoulders.
"Now that I have been proven innocent, can this matter be let go?" Ling Qingwan asked Old Madam Ling.
In fact, the emperor hadn't said a word since this farce happened. The people who really made things difficult for her were actually the people in the Marquis' Mansion. Ling Qingwan understood the Marquis' Mansion more and more.
"You only proved that you had no affair with other men, but you were still a child bride. The Marquis's Mansion still lost face." Ling Chuchu insisted that Ling Qingwan had been a child bride and would not give in.
She had finally found something to hold against Ling Qingwan, so how could she easily give up such a good opportunity
Just as Ling Qingwan was about to retort, Song Zhiqing and Ling Xiao walked in and entered the room side by side.
Seeing Song Zhiqing, Mrs. Ling quickly stood up and saluted.
"There's no need to be so polite, old lady." Song Zhiqing helped old lady Ling up, and together with Ling Chuchu, they brought her back to her chair and sat her down.
Ling Xiao only had Ling Qingwan in his eyes. He grabbed Ling Qingwan's shoulders and looked her up and down anxiously.
"I'm fine." Ling Qingwan chuckled.
"Why are you so stupid? You went to the government office for a physical examination without even discussing it with me. You know..." Ling Xiao couldn't say any more. He just felt so distressed for Ling Qingwan.
Since ancient times, women who were asked to undergo a physical examination were suspected of having done something improper. If a lady from a noble family like Ling Qingwan went for a physical examination, no matter the result, she would only become a laughing stock in the eyes of everyone. When Ling Xiao heard the news, he rushed back to the Marquis' Mansion without stopping.
"I've been the laughing stock for several days. Now this is the only way to prove my innocence. I have to try it." Ling Qingwan said with a smile.
The smile on her face had not disappeared since Ling Xiao came in.
It was true. Ling Xiao felt ashamed for not being able to protect Ling Qingwan. Finally, he sighed heavily.
Ling Qingwan gently patted the back of Ling Xiao's hand to reassure him.
"Why don't you two bow quickly when you see the prince?" Old Madam Ling accused Ling Xiao and Ling Qingwan of not knowing the rules.
Ling Qingwan then noticed that Song Zhiqing was also there. She turned sideways and happened to meet Song Zhiqing's eyes. She glanced at Ling Chuchu from the corner of her eye and saw her looking at Song Zhiqing eagerly. Ling Qingwan deliberately avoided Song Zhiqing's gaze, but suddenly changed her mind and nodded to Song Zhiqing gracefully.
"Qing Wan greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The tone was gentle and soft, floating into Song Zhiqing's ears.
Ling Qingwan knew that Ling Chuchu loved Song Zhiqing. After all, Ling Chuchu had done such a bad thing, causing herself to be wrongly accused by the people of Tokyo City for several days. It was only right for Ling Qingwan to teach Ling Chuchu a lesson.
The more Ling Chuchu cares about something, the more she pokes at it. Just like when Ling Chuchu took away the position of Crown Princess and deliberately showed affection with Song Zhiqing in front of her.
It's just a matter of giving someone a taste of their own medicine.
"I came to the Marquis' Mansion today, first to visit the old man, and second for Wanwan's matter." After saying this, Song Zhiqing looked at Ling Qingwan again with nostalgia.
Ling Qingwan used him and successfully angered Ling Chuchu to death. She had no intention of paying attention to Song Zhiqing again, but she didn't expect Song Zhiqing to mention her on his own initiative.
"For Wanwan?" Old Madam Ling asked in confusion.
"The news that Wanwan was a child bride has been widely circulated. I investigated it secretly and found something strange. Maybe I can help prove Wanwan's innocence." Song Zhiqing told Mrs. Ling.
"Strange? What's strange?" Old Madam Ling asked immediately.
Ling Chuchu was also very nervous, staring at Song Zhiqing with her eyes wide open.
Unexpectedly, Song Zhiqing found out that it was Ling Chuchu who was responsible. It was interesting, too interesting. Ling Qingwan looked at Ling Chuchu's red face and almost laughed out loud.
"That couple is not from Baicang Village at all. They have never met Wanwan before."