As soon as the lady heard this, a trace of suspicion flashed on her face.
She knew about Princess Jinxiu. Her mother, Princess Wanyan, was once the favored daughter of the Supreme Emperor. Later, she became friends with Princess Xiu and married Young Master Kong from a wealthy literary family.
Although Kong Yunsheng did not enter the court as an official, there were many family disciples behind him and they should not be underestimated. In addition, Princess Wanyan has been moving around the imperial capital over the years and has a good relationship with several princesses. The current emperor also respects this aunt.
So Madam Tai had always wanted the two sisters Lan Shuiyuan and Lan Shuitian to find opportunities to make friends with Princess Jinxiu, but the princess was arrogant by nature and didn't take their sisters seriously at all.
Now, why are you talking to Lan Shuiqing
Lan Shuiyuan and Lan Shuitian looked at each other with disbelief on their faces, "Impossible, how could eldest sister lie? How could Princess Jinxiu talk to you when she is so good? You are just trying to cover up your crime. Did you get involved with an unrelated person?"
"That's right." Lan Shuiyuan agreed, "After all, the eldest sister doesn't know any of the famous ladies today. The only person who knows is the name of Princess Jinxiu whom we mentioned in the herb garden. But eldest sister, if Princess Jinxiu finds out about your random biting, she may not know what she will think of our Lan family."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Tai felt that it was reasonable. She looked at Lan Shuiqing and began to frown.
Immediately, he slapped the table hard and said angrily, "You are getting more and more ignorant, and you dare to speak so brazenly in front of me. Someone..."
"I didn't lie." Lan Shuiqing raised his head, still looking calm, "It was indeed Princess Jinxiu who talked to me and asked me some questions. I know this matter is important and I will never talk nonsense. Grandma If you don’t believe it, then ask Miss Shen’s father, Mr. Shen, to investigate the matter thoroughly. Princess Jinxiu still likes me and will testify for me when the time comes.”
The hand that Mrs. Tai had just raised suddenly stopped. Lan Shuiqing's words made him worry.
It looked like she was confident in what she said, and she didn't look like she was lying.
It doesn't matter that she slandered Lan Shuiqing, but if she was punished for this matter, and she continued to do so even when she brought up Princess Jinxiu as a witness, wouldn't she also be questioning Princess Jinxiu's integrity? And it will make this matter bigger, and it will really spread to the ears of the Shen family, which will affect their entire Lan family.
The madam was a little undecided. She still didn't dare to offend the royal family.
She just wanted her to let Lan Shuiqing go, but she was unwilling to do so.
In the past, she would just find any reason to punish Lan Shuiqing. Who cares whether she has a reason or not
Today, a Princess Jinxiu was inserted into her, and she started to restrain her hands and feet. She couldn't even control her granddaughter
She knew that she shouldn't let the blue water pour out, and sure enough, she found a backer.
etc…
The madam's eyes narrowed. She had not yet settled the accounts with Lan Shuiqing about leaving the house privately.
Lan Shuiyuan and Lan Shuitian, who were standing by, were angry. Thinking that Princess Jinxiu, who had always ignored their sisters, would treat Lan Shui differently, the anger that had accumulated in their hearts was even more intense at this moment.
The two looked at each other and saw the coldness in Mrs. Tai's eyes.
Lan Shuiyuan immediately smiled and winked at his mother.
Jin raised her eyebrows slightly and advised, "Madam, now that the matter is clear, don't punish the eldest girl anymore. The eldest girl went out early today and is probably tired, so let her go back to rest. "
Go out early in the morning…
The madam sneered, "That's true. Today, the eldest lady of our family went out early in the morning. Well, if you say Miss Shen fell into the water and Princess Jinxiu testified for you, then grandma won't blame you. But how do you explain what happened this morning? You told us that you were sick. Since you were sick, why did you show up at the banquet in Prince Xiu’s Mansion? "
Princess Jinxiu supported Shen Wenxian when she fell into the water. She cannot blame her.
However, she deceived others and told lies. This was her unfilial piety.
As Lan Shuiqing's grandmother, I was going to teach a disobedient granddaughter. Even if Princess Jinxiu found out, it would be hard to say anything, right
Lan Shuiqing sneered in her heart, she knew it.
Anyway, the madam must make her suffer some hardships.
"Grandma, I'm sorry, this is my granddaughter's fault. My granddaughter feels better this morning. I thought this is the first time Princess Xiu holds a banquet. If I don't go, won't I lose the face of Princess Xiu? I She is a girl from the Lan family, so she must not embarrass the Lan family. That’s why she went out in a hurry, hoping that Princess Xiu would leave a good impression on the Lan family.”
She kept saying it was all about the Lan family, but Mrs. Tai couldn't listen at all.
She directly cut off her words, "That's enough. You said you didn't want to lose the face of Princess Xiu. Then why didn't you come to me and tell me before you went? It's obvious that you don't take my grandmother in your eyes. Unfilial and unjust people like you are the ones who really bring shame on the Lan family. My grandmother used to think that you were a sensible person, so she neglected to discipline you, but now your behavior has harmed the Lan family. In this case, grandma will personally teach you today so that you will not be embarrassed again next time you go out."
"Yes, grandma said yes, it was my fault. But when I was planning to set off this morning, I heard that the second sister and the third sister had already gone out, so I ran out in a hurry. After all, the Lan family The appearance of the three sisters at the same time will make people think that the Lan family sisters are deeply in love, and will not cause the Lan family to be speculated by the outside world. Today is indeed Shui Qing's fault, and Shui Qing is willing to accept the punishment."
The madam was originally furious, but she was really stunned when she heard that she was willing to accept punishment.
but…
Now that she said so, how could he not fulfill her wish
"Okay, Nanny Song, press her onto the broken porcelain pieces and keep her on her knees all night, so she can learn a lesson."
After saying that, the madam stood up suddenly, not wanting to hear any more excuses from Lan Shuiqing, and walked towards the inner room.
Unexpectedly, Lan Shuiqing just waited until Nanny Song put her hands on her shoulders, and then she spoke in a low voice, "Shuiqing will naturally have to bear the punishment from grandma. I just asked grandma to have someone take me back tomorrow morning." Fang, change your clothes and take care of the injury on your knee. After all, Princess Jinxiu will come to visit tomorrow, and Shui Qing can’t receive the distinguished guests with a tired face and inconvenient legs, otherwise the Lan family will also be criticized."
The madam stopped suddenly and turned her head to look at her, "What did you say??"