But think about it, it doesn't seem so strange. Twenty years ago, the Han family also occupied a seat in the cabinet. How could the girls raised at that time be mediocre and without any skills
The wife of Marquis Pingjin quickly called for someone and quietly instructed the prince to send someone to call this evil creature away.
If he stayed, if something happened, he would not have to worry about whether his marriage with the Wen family could be preserved, but whether he would become enemies with the Wen family. Although the Pingjin Marquis's Mansion was powerful and not afraid of the Wen family, no one could predict the future, so when it was possible to establish a good relationship, it was better not to make enemies.
Over there, Li Ruoshui knew that she was not liked, especially by those vulgar women in the backyard. No matter old or young, they said this and that about her, but in fact it was just jealousy. They said she seduced people, but that was because they were incompetent and could not keep a close eye on men. What did it have to do with her? Those who were not envied were mediocre. Li Ruoshui never took them seriously. She knew that people like her were destined to be lonely at the top. When she could not openly chat with many outstanding men about love and romance, she got used to loneliness. She also enjoyed loneliness, drinking alone and tasting loneliness, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, thinking about all the beautiful things in the future. Don't be too comfortable.
Li Ruoshui put on a weak posture and her mind was distracted. After she came back to her senses, she felt that it was enough. Some people disgusted her enough, and some people felt sorry for her enough. She still had to say what she should say. She didn't care about the slander, but it was more advantageous to have a clean record. Men valued this kind of tone. If her reputation was ruined, they would look down on her a lot. Naturally, she couldn't expose too much when they were not completely under her control.
Li Ruoshui pressed the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and lowered her head. "I know Miss Ming doesn't like me, but why did you slander me like this? There were quite a few people present at the time. If I had said that, I would be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."
Hate them, hate them. The more you hate them, the more they will pity you.
Ming Zeyue hid in her mother's arms, sobbing non-stop. Upon hearing this, the corners of her mouth dropped, and her eyes were filled with hostility.
"Mom, who would shout something like that out loud? Others didn't hear it, but the people around me heard it clearly, and she still wants to make excuses!" Who can't pretend
Li Ruoshui's body shook slightly. "If Miss Ming insists on saying so, I have nothing to say. The clear will be clear and the turbid will be turbid. I, Li Ruoshui, have acted upright and have a clear conscience."
Even though she didn't like Li Ruoshui, many people still believed what she said. To be fair, although the Ninth Prince liked Li Ruoshui, no one had ever seen Li Ruoshui approach the Ninth Prince. This liking seemed to have always been one-sided. Therefore, Ming Zeyue didn't like Li Ruoshui and often found fault with her in a one-sided way.
But so what? No one will stand up to speak for her at this time.
Ming Zeyue's anger was even worse. She couldn't bear to see Li Ruoshui in this state. "If that's the case, why don't you die to prove your innocence?" The malice was almost undisguised.
Li Ruoshui couldn't help but feel happy. She thought Ming Zeyue had changed her attitude and was not so easy to deal with, but she was still impulsive and brainless. The situation was clearly on her side, but she was still looking for death. There was nothing she could do. "My parents love me so much. If I end my life just to prove something that was not true, how sad they would be and how unfilial I would be."
"Ming Zeyue, you should know your limits when it comes to your unreasonable behavior." The Ninth Prince could no longer tolerate it and said angrily.
"I just said one sentence, and you are so anxious to protect me? Ninth Prince, even if you want to cancel the engagement, there is no need to be so hasty." Ming Zeyue's eyes were filled with tears, as if she was heartbroken.
"Don't bring everything up with this. I would have the same attitude no matter who it was. I just can't stand your vicious heart. Madam, you should also take a good look at me. I really can't stand a daughter like yours."
Madam Ming was speechless about her daughter. It turned out that she had not been taught enough. She was spoiled and had no sense of propriety. She didn't know what to say or not to say. But now was not the time to talk about this. "Everyone knows what the Ninth Prince is thinking. There is no need to use our Yue'er as an excuse. Yue'er has a little temper. Why is she as vicious and cruel as the Ninth Prince said?"
"I thank you for your kindness, Ninth Prince. You and I have nothing to do with each other. It would be better for you not to get involved in this mess." Li Ruoshui lowered her eyebrows and eyes, showing aloofness. After a moment, she looked at Ming Zeyue, "Whether the Ninth Prince wants to break off the engagement with the young lady has nothing to do with me. Even if he does, I will not marry the Ninth Prince. If my parents order me to do so, I will cut off my hair and become a nun. It's unfilial to do this for outsiders, haha..." Although she was smiling, the sadness seemed to be overflowing, "That's all I have to say. I stayed here to see how Miss Xia was doing. Now... let me take my leave first."
Li Ruoshui squatted down, then slowly turned around and left.
There is loneliness and desolation in the back view, as if it will drift away with the wind.
The Ninth Prince was so heartbroken that he could hardly breathe. Ruoshui had personally severed their marriage. Based on his understanding of her, now that the words had been spoken, she would definitely not marry him even if she could.
Hua Bochen, who had not been called away yet, stared at Li Ruoshui as he walked further and further away, like a walking corpse that had lost its soul.
Many people have also been affected and wondered if this is too much
Only a few people were so angry that they almost fell over. Who were they going to roast on the rack
Leaving behind a bunch of people with different thoughts, Li Ruoshui felt very relaxed. She had never planned to marry the Ninth Prince. He had no power or influence, and the possibility of him sitting in that position was slim. It seemed that he would not stay away from other women for her sake. What was the point of having such a person
To be honest, Emperor Xuanren best meets her expectations, whether in status, ability or appearance. Unfortunately, he is too old. Who knows how long he can protect her? If he could be 20 years younger, even a dozen years younger, Li Ruoshui would not hesitate. Prince Duan was also a good candidate, but he was blind.
She is only fifteen years old now and still has time to look for someone. There is no need to make a decision in a hurry. Her "main wife" must naturally be virtuous and generous and not jealous.
After everyone disappeared for a long time, the Ninth Prince turned back stiffly, "Ming Zeyue, you should be satisfied now!"
His voice was low and heavy, without any hysteria, but it gave people the feeling that he was extremely heartbroken and angry. He didn't care about Madam Ming anymore and didn't want to consider any consequences.
A truly scary character is never one who puts all his emotions out in the open.
Ming Zeyue was furious again, "How dare you say that? It's obvious that you've wanted to break off the engagement with me a long time ago. Why did you come to Pingjin Marquis's Mansion? This is where girls and women stay, why did you come here? Don't think I don't know it's all because of Li Ruoshui. You're still saying that there's nothing between you. Don't sully the word 'innocence' with such dirty words."
"I don't want to listen to your self-righteous guesses anymore, nor do I want to see your disgusting behavior. Ming Zeyue, either cancel the engagement or be prepared to have the wedding alone." After saying that, the Ninth Prince turned away.
It's true that his background was not good enough, but that was only relative to his brothers. He was the emperor's son. Even if he was not favored by his father, no one treated him harshly. He was born above everyone else. As long as he did not rebel, even if he made mistakes, his father would at most scold him. So, why should he endure the trouble of two women
So, the Ninth Prince was suddenly struck by his middle school syndrome and quit his job.
Ming Zeyue was stunned for a moment, then broke down and cried, "Mom—"
Madam Ming was so angry that she was shaking all over, but what could she do? After all, the other party was the prince. "Yuer, let's cancel the engagement. Mother will find you a better one."
Ming Zeyue's lips trembled. She wanted to shout "No". She would fight to the death with the Ninth Prince. If she didn't live well, they wouldn't live well either. However, if the Ninth Prince really asked her to complete the wedding by herself, not only would she lose face, but the entire Ming family would become a laughing stock. People would think that the girls in their Ming family really couldn't get married, and that's why they were so shameless.
It is true that she is willful, arrogant and domineering, but she is not so selfish as to not consider her family at all. It is impossible for her to only care about her own pleasure.
"good!"
Even if her mother's so-called finding a better one was just empty talk, where could she find a better one after being broken off by the royal family? Most people would avoid her, especially since the Ninth Prince broke off the engagement because of her bad moral character.
The Ninth Prince was so ruthless that he almost left her no chance of survival. Ming Zeyue hated him to death at this moment.
Mrs. Ming looked at her daughter with a sad face, her heart filled with hatred and anger. Her eyes were as sharp as knives. She pulled Ming Zeyue into her arms and said softly in her ear, "Don't be sad, Yue'er. Our Ming family will not let that couple go."
Ming Zeyue is not a generous person. Although her mother appears to be flawless on the surface, she is also petty inside.
Moreover, this time, the Ninth Prince not only stepped on Ming Zeyue's face. If he had taken the Ming family into consideration, he would not have done this. No matter whether he had gone crazy for a woman or not, since he dared to do it, he had to pay the price.
This farce has come to a close, and the rest will have to wait until the arrival of the Xiadu Imperial Envoy to deal with it. Logically, for an important official like him who is busy with all kinds of affairs, it shouldn't be his turn to deal with such a matter. However, who can blame the fact that no one else in the Xia family is trusted now
Even Madam Xia wanted to talk several times but stopped herself, and was always diverted by Madam Pingjin. It was obvious that she didn't want to talk about this matter at all. Her mind was now on her son, and she wanted to ask him in detail what was going on.
Looking at Han, she didn't answer at all. She said she had something to do and would leave first. Hua Bochen, her future son-in-law, should have said so earlier if he had someone in his heart. He wanted to marry her daughter, but he was still staring at the outsiders. Who gave him the courage
So, invisibly, the person in charge of the whole thing seemed to be Xiaocao.
It was Xiaocao who suggested asking Xia Duyushi to come to Pingjin Marquis' Mansion. It was obvious that they wanted to meet this Lord Duyushi. So, if they went to find her, wouldn't that be asking for trouble
Use tough measures? The head of their family has already been alerted. If we do anything more unnecessary, wouldn't that be asking for trouble
The irrelevant people soon dispersed. This matter must have spread in the Pingjin Marquis Mansion. For the rather bored upper-class people, gossip is definitely a pastime that cannot be missed. The cause and effect of the matter is probably still unclear, and they are worried that they can't find anyone to inquire.
Zhen Muyao and Wen Renying went into the house together, and Xiaocao moved a small stool and sat beside Xia Bihe's bed. He was lowering his head, concentrating on carving something. Only when you walked closer could you see it clearly.
It was a little person the size of a palm, with a rough outline already taken shape. Xiao Cao was now working on the face, one step at a time, with smooth movements. The whole face revealed its "true appearance" right under their eyes, delicate and beautiful, with perfect lines and lifelike.
"Sister Xuan actually has such skills, so amazing." Zhen Muyao exclaimed sincerely.
Xiao Cao blew away the sawdust and said, "I just carved it for fun." The thing was specially placed in the secret compartment at the bottom of the medicine box. She didn't carve it normally, but mainly used it to calm her mind when she encountered something. Now her mood has calmed down.
"I saw my fourth sister carving it when I was at home, but every time I saw it, it was just a rough outline. I thought..."
"I thought Sister Xuan's skills were not good, but she was too embarrassed to say it out loud?" Zhen Muyao raised his eyebrows and continued.
Wen Renying nodded embarrassedly, "I was just afraid of hurting Fourth Sister's self-esteem."
Xiao Cao smiled, "It's not that serious. - Is the commotion outside over?"
"Well, it's over for now. You know, the Ming family is not easy to mess with." Zhen Muyao said meaningfully.
Xiaocao nodded in understanding, but the subsequent events had nothing to do with them.
Several people gathered together and talked in low voices. From Zhen Muyao, Xiaocao also learned more about the interpersonal relationships in Qi Chao except for the top circle of the royal family. To sum up, it was probably very complicated and confusing.
Not long after, Zhen Muyao's mother came over. Compared to other noble ladies who always exuded elegance and grace, this lady looked a little serious, and her face was not very pretty, even a little dull and rigid. It was really a bit unexpected.
Zhen Muyao looked at her mother. The girl who had the aura of defying the heavens and the earth actually became a little timid. She took two steps back without leaving a trace. "Mom, I didn't cause any trouble, really. Look, I also made friends with two sisters. It's a big gain, right?"
"If you really cause trouble, I will deal with you when I get back." When Mrs. Zhen looked at Xiaocao and Wen Renying again, her expression did not change, but she seemed to have softened. "I guess you two are from the Wen family. I just heard about it. Our Mu Yao has a bad temper, so you should bear with her."