Chapter 197: Chapter 140: The Most Powerful Counterattack

Shen Ruoxi smiled faintly, yet there was an endless coldness in that smile, “County Princess Cheng, you’re still too naive, do you think this matter can be hidden from the world?”

Her gaze was as sharp as a sword, piercing straight at Cheng Caiyun, and she continued, “How many people went in at the time, and how many saw it? It’s said that good news doesn’t leave the house while bad news travels a thousand miles.

Why don’t you ask Mrs. Marquis Fu, does she know about it? Or ask the people on the street, is there anyone who doesn’t know about this?”

Cheng Caiyun’s face turned ashen, her body trembled, almost spitting blood out of anger, and she cursed in a hateful voice, “Shen Ruoxi, you…”

Her voice was full of anger and unwillingness.

At this moment, the Eldest Princess showed a look of anger and said harshly, “Marquis Shen, you’d better be cautious with your words! Without solid evidence, don’t make reckless conclusions, how are you different from the ruffians of the market. Such behavior of Marquis Shen is no different from them.”

Shen Ruoxi’s pretty face turned serious, her eyes full of resentment, and her voice became mournful, “Eldest Princess, you are the mother of County Princess Cheng, naturally you completely side with her.

Now the facts are all laid out, everyone has witnessed it, and the people present are all participants, yet I cannot speak.

I’m being wrongfully accused with unfounded rumors, unable to defend myself.

Why don’t you tell County Princess Cheng to be cautious with her words, is it just because she has you as a mother to uphold her, while I, Shen Ruoxi, am an orphan? Do I deserve to be smeared and suffer such wrongful injustice?”

The Eldest Princess was stunned by what she heard, her lips slightly parted, unable to refute.

This Shen Ruoxi’s sharp words pierced her heart, leaving her at a loss for how to respond.

Moling stood aside, feeling his heart being twisted tightly.

He knew she was forcefully countering the Eldest Princess, and didn’t truly believe her words, but the mournful tone and the wronged expression made his heart ache uncontrollably.

The Emperor’s face turned frosty, his gaze stern and authoritative, his voice carrying an undisputable decision, “Aunt, let County Princess Cheng and Marquis Shen confront each other for now, do not interfere.”

The Eldest Princess looked at Shen Ruoxi’s aggrieved face, feeling a strange sensation in her heart, could it be her daughter had misunderstood her?

Was she really not responsible for this incident?

But, even if her daughter were foolish, it was impossible for her to commit such an outrageous act!

Who calculated against her daughter? At this moment, she was nearly driven mad, determined to chop into pieces whoever harmed her daughter.

“Shen Ruoxi, don’t waste your breath with clever arguments, this county princess has always had conflicts with you, it must be related to you this time!” Cheng Caiyun glared angrily, her voice full of fury and certainty.

“Since County Princess Cheng is so convicted, then I really have nothing to say, just please present the evidence!”

Shen Ruoxi’s expression was calm, her gaze as serene as water, as if these accusations could not stir the slightest ripple in her heart.

At that moment, Jun Moling suddenly stood up and, without further ado, directly pulled Shen Ruoxi up, “Ruoxi, take leave with His Majesty, we’re leaving.”

His sudden action stunned everyone in the Imperial Study Room.

Cheng Caiyun shouted angrily, “Cousin, are you openly protecting her?”

Jun Moling looked coldly at Cheng Caiyun, his voice icy as frost, “Ruoxi doesn’t need this prince’s protection, the truth will protect her.

If she didn’t do it, then she didn’t do it. Cheng Caiyun, given that you are this prince’s cousin, I will give you one last chance to tell the truth. If you confess the truth, this prince will be lenient.

If this prince starts investigating the truth right now, when the truth comes to light, this prince dares say, no one will be able to save you.”

Overwhelmed by the immense pressure emitted by him, Cheng Caiyun’s heartbeat raced like a drum, but she still gritted her teeth and insisted, “Cousin, I know Shen Ruoxi is your future Princess Consort, you’re siding with her, but facts are facts, I’m not afraid of investigation!”

Jun Moling heard her words and sneered, the laughter carrying a bloodthirsty cruelty, “Fine, Your Majesty, there’s no need to ask further.

Today, this minister and Ruoxi take leave, tomorrow at this time, this minister will report the truth entirely, right and wrong will be clear by then. This minister takes leave.”

Shen Ruoxi was a bit startled by Jun Moling’s sudden action, but she quickly realized it when he gave her a slight tug, and hurriedly bowed, “This minister takes leave.”

The Emperor knew that since Jun Moling said so, he would certainly investigate the matter thoroughly.

He nodded slightly, “Tomorrow at this time, I await Prince Zhan’s response.”

“Yes.” Jun Moling responded and then left with Shen Ruoxi.

Cheng Caiyun watched their departing figures, panicked, disregarding everything else, she cried out to the Eldest Princess, “Mother, your daughter is wronged!”

However, no one would doubt Jun Moling’s ability.

Despite feeling irritated, the Eldest Princess comforted her, “Don’t worry, since Li said he would find out the truth, he definitely will, and clear your name, this palace will not let anyone who plotted against you off lightly.”

By now, Cheng Caiyun was flustered, but she still clenched her teeth tightly, “If it were before, your daughter would naturally trust cousin, but now, he’s been enchanted by that Shen Ruoxi, who knows if he will frame your daughter to cover for her.”

Upon hearing this, the Emperor rebuked angrily. “I know very well what kind of person cousin is, do not speak nonsense here.”

“Your Majesty, things are different now, Shen Ruoxi is the prime suspect, and she’s also cousin’s future Princess Consort! By rights, cousin should avoid suspicion in this matter!” Cheng Caiyun argued relentlessly.

The Emperor pondered for a moment and said, “Fine, then have Lord Chu Teng of the Ministry of Justice assist in the investigation, he has always been impartial, it is decided this way.”

Upon hearing the name “Chu Teng,” Cheng Caiyun was almost scared witless, her vision darkened, and she cried out internally: It’s over!

The Eldest Princess, unaware of the truth, continued to comfort her, “With Lord Chu involved, just rest assured!”

Cheng Caiyun, however, was tearless, internally praying for divine intervention, hoping the matter would not be exposed.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Marquis Fu, who understood the situation clearly, stood up and said solemnly, “Your Majesty, the behavior of County Princess Cheng is shameless, my son must divorce her.”

The Emperor’s brows furrowed slightly, but Cheng Caiyun exclaimed furiously, “Old hag, have you turned against the heavens? What are you to declare to divorce this county princess. This county princess said, she has been framed.”

The Eldest Princess was taken aback by her daughter’s arrogance, despite the circumstances.

Even if she was framed, this is not an honorable matter, and resentment from in-laws is understandable, but her attitude?

Mrs. Fu’s face turned dark instantly, and the Emperor was even more enraged, slamming a teacup towards her, “Insolent!”

The teacup shattered at Cheng Caiyun’s side, and for the first time in her life, she witnessed the Emperor’s wrath, causing her to shut her mouth in fright, not daring to speak further.

The Emperor worked to calm his anger, speaking kindly to Mrs. Fu, “Mrs. Fu, since this situation was manipulated by someone else and not her own doing, let’s not mention divorce, I permit them to separate.

This concerns the Royal Family’s reputation, and more so since it wasn’t initiated by County Princess Cheng, I hope Mrs. Fu won’t say more.”

Mrs. Fu stood up, saluted the Emperor, and spoke firmly, “Your Majesty, I thought similarly before, but you also witnessed County Princess Cheng’s attitude.

Moreover, standing up for the adulterer in front of me, this is a humiliation I cannot tolerate, my son absolutely cannot endure such disgrace.”

Can Hu knew that only death might preserve the County Princess, so he kowtowed, “Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with my master.

We were under the influence of drugs at the time, the master was compelled, it was all my doing.

I am willing to die, but I implore you to clear my master’s name in any case.”

No one expected the guard of Cheng Caiyun to take such responsibility, which slightly eased the Emperor’s heart, providing a reason to clear Cheng Caiyun’s name.

However, with so many witnesses, the Fu family certainly cannot keep this daughter-in-law, she can clear her name in the future by establishing her own household and marrying a county horse.

The Emperor’s attitude turned firm, “Mrs. Fu, since he has spoken so clearly, then separate!

He just cannot die yet, I will have him detained in the Ministry of Justice’s prison, tomorrow morning, the truth shall be unearthed.”

Cheng Caiyun felt an inexplicable panic in her heart, hurriedly saying, “Your Majesty, how can you be so sure cousin will find the truth clearly, what if he doesn’t?”

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