Chapter 192: Chapter 134: What Was Seen Was Different From What Was Expected

The group of madams stormed towards the backyard in a grand procession.

As they reached the door of the shabby little house, vulgar words could be heard incessantly from within.

Each of them hurriedly covered their ears, yet their faces were full of schadenfreude, though they maintained a semblance of propriety.

Mrs. Hu shouted, “Under the broad daylight, how could such disgraceful conduct occur? Someone, open this door for me!”

As soon as she finished speaking, someone kicked the door of the house open. The group covered their noses, their eyes fixed on the interior.

When Xu Jingwan arrived, she saw the madams had already broken open the outer door. She felt a wave of dizziness and angrily shouted, “Who allowed you to come here?”

The madams, who had only the appearance of being on friendly terms with her, were solely intent on seeing her humiliated.

Especially on such a special day, when the groom was not welcoming his bride, but was instead entangled with his cousin in this dismal storeroom.

Such news, once spread, would create a thunderous stir, and how would Xu Jingwan hold her head high in front of them afterward?

“Princess Consort, please don’t be upset. On such a joyful day, someone reported such a filthy matter here, how could I sit by and do nothing?

Rest assured, we have already sent the servants in to intervene. It’s truly audacious for those scoundrels to dare bring disgrace on the day of the Princely Heir’s wedding.

Rest assured, once we capture the pair, they will be dealt with by the rod, they’re simply outrageous!” Mrs. Hu declared righteously.

Xu Jingwan swayed, nearly unable to stay upright.

When she heard the news, she was completely stunned, unable to believe her ears.

Her own son was not fetching the bride, but was rendezvousing with Shen Ruoxi in such a filthy place in the backyard?

Though she had never liked Shen Ruoxi, she was somewhat aware of her character, and Shen Ruoxi would never do such a thing.

Which meant that perhaps the two had been schemed against in the dark.

Yet no matter the reason, for such a thing to happen at this critical juncture, on such a joyous day? She felt as if the sky was about to fall.

She had hoped that by arriving herself, she could at least temporarily cover up the matter, never expecting that they would arrive before her and had already entered the house.

Xu Jingwan felt waves of dizziness, nearly fainting. What should she do now? The place was full of prominent figures from the Capital City; if word spread now?

The current situation was unlike before. Her son was marrying today, and Shen Ruoxi was engaged to Prince Zhan. Could they silence everyone involved?

Just then, the servants inside the house rushed out in a panic, their faces pale with fright, “Reporting to the Princess Consort, all the madams, inside, inside…”

The servant was already scared out of his wits, trembling and unable to utter a single word, as if saying the identities of the two inside would result in immediate doom.

Everyone’s hearts were as clear as a mirror, yet they all feigned ignorance.

“Scoundrel, just capture the people, what are you afraid of? Let us see for ourselves.”

The house was filled with a pungent odor, clutter piled high with barely a place to step, but their hearts were filled with an undeniable excitement.

Such a sensational scandal, not joining in the fun would be a disservice to themselves.

So the madams, assisted by their respective maids, cautiously stepped into the storeroom.

Xu Jingwan was burning with anxiety, wanting to shout for them not to enter, but her voice seemed stuck, unable to emit a single sound.

Upon hearing the exaggerated “Ah!” of surprise from inside, she closed her eyes tightly, crying out in her heart, “It’s over.”

She was so weak she could barely stand, relying on her maid’s support. Even if the sky were to fall, she had to face it.

Just as she lifted her leg, her head spun, legs turning to jelly, her body swayed, nearly collapsing to the ground.

At this critical moment, a large hand firmly supported her, “Mother Consort, be careful.”

Xu Jingwan’s ears buzzed, barely hearing the other’s words.

About to express her gratitude, she felt something amiss, looking up instinctively.

The person was dressed in a bright red wedding robe, with a face as beautiful as jade, that familiar gentle gaze, a cool demeanor. Xu Jingwan even wondered if her eyes were playing tricks on her. She stammered, “Jue, how, how are you here?”

Lan Jue’s lips curved slightly, forming a faint smile, “Mother, I heard the backyard was bustling, so I came to see.”

“Good, hahaha… good,” Xu Jingwan wept with joy, her heart at peace at last.

Since it wasn’t her own son and Shen Ruoxi inside, who could it be? She was determined to get to the bottom of it.

Suddenly filled with confidence, she watched as the madams emerged from the house, their faces ashen, backs bent. She straightened up, shouting angrily, “Just which two reckless servants dared this? Bold enough to be caned to death.”

Mrs. Hu lowered her voice, cautiously saying, “Princess Consort, this matter should not be publicized.”

The flames of anger flared in Xu Jingwan’s heart. Previously rumored to be her son and Shen Ruoxi, seeing their gloating expressions, and now seeing this pitiful look, since it’s so, she intended to avenge herself.

“I must see which fiend had the audacity to raise a storm on my son’s wedding day.”

With these words, she marched into the house without hesitation.

Mrs. Hu hesitated, glaring fiercely at the maid who brought the news, helplessly exhaling a breath.

When Xu Jingwan stepped into the house, she was taken aback, not expecting someone else inside.

And that person was none other than Mrs. Fu from the Marquis Mansion, leaving her momentarily stunned.

Inside, a man wearing only a robe was crawling on the floor.

A woman sat on the bed, eyes blazing with anger, yelling at Old Madam Fu and Xu Jingwan, “Get out!”

Instinctively, Xu Jingwan glanced at Mrs. Fu, who looked calm, her gaze unyielding, avoiding her eyes.

With such a scandalous incident at home, and now known to all, concealment was futile.

The usually feisty wife of Marquis Fu, was extraordinarily calm now.

She spoke slowly, her tone containing undeniable resoluteness, “County Princess Cheng, there’s no need to shout here. Our Fu family is too humble to accommodate you, such a grand presence.

Once you return, divorce Chao’er. This is the last semblance of dignity I offer you.”

“Divorce? Dream on! I’ve said it; I’ve been framed. I don’t even know this person, it’s him…” County Princess Cheng’s face twisted, shouting hysterically.

“You don’t know him? Isn’t that your personal guard Can Hu? Framed? Who’s framing you, go on, tell us!” Mrs. Fu pressed even closer, her eyes sharp.

“Can Hu, you say, who made you harm the County Princess.” County Princess Cheng glared fiercely at Can Hu, clearly flustered.

Despair surged in Can Hu’s heart, the opponent’s martial arts were so consummate that he couldn’t even see their features clearly.

Moreover, since he’d slept with the County Princess, even knowing he was schemed against, neither his master, the Eldest Princess, nor His Majesty would let him go.

Instead of suffering tortures worse than death, it was better to end it himself, maybe restoring his master’s honor.

He kowtowed heavily, his voice trembling, “The opponent’s martial arts were too high; I really couldn’t see clearly. Besides, the oil lamps in the room were mixed with seductive fragrance, which any Imperial Physician could verify.

No matter what, I’m guilty of a capital offense, and all I hope for is that you can find the perpetrator, and restore justice to the County Princess. This is my farewell to my master.”

With that, Can Hu stood up, charging toward the corner of the table inside the room.

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