Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Disgraceful Wretch!

Xiao Fengxing shouted furiously, “Fu Mingzhu!”

While shouting, he rushed out.

The intimidating aura was as if he was going to tear Fu Mingzhu apart.

Madam Fu quickly shielded Fu Mingzhu behind her.

But Fu Mingzhu was also afraid of Madam Fu getting hurt, so she attempted to protect Madam Fu, but the guards brought by the Old Madam Xiao had already stopped Xiao Fengxing.

“Shameful things!” the Old Madam Xiao scolded, “Bring the second young master back to the mansion!”

Without Xiao Fengxing’s obstruction, Qingqing was now standing boldly in front of everyone.

Although her clothes were tidy and appropriate, facing everyone’s gaze at this moment, she still felt as if she had been stripped bare.

Qingqing’s face turned beet red.

At this moment, the two women brought by Old Madam Xiao finally released Liu Yue.

Liu Yue hurried over to shield Qingqing.

Old Madam Xiao naturally wouldn’t pay any attention to Qingqing, with a cold face, she walked out of the courtyard.

Facing the crowd, she said with a face full of shame, “I’m truly sorry. My family has actually encountered such a scandal, showing you all a laughingstock today.”

Mrs. Chen was overjoyed, deeply grateful to Mrs. Zheng for bringing her along, allowing her to witness such a spectacle.

Seeing Qingqing like that, her heart truly felt pleased.

Previously, seeing Qingqing pretending to be aloof and acting high-minded, she had found it extremely displeasing.

Just adhering to rules and manners had kept her from telling Qingqing to stop pretending.

Now, Qingqing’s pretenses and facade had been completely torn apart.

She wondered how Qingqing could still pretend to be aloof and do hypocritical deeds in the future!

Qingqing wouldn’t be able to borrow acts of goodness from others to fight for her reputation now.

She must spread the news well and let it reach the ears of the Emperor and Empress.

Mrs. Chen then raised her voice as loud as she ever had, saying, “Old Madam, please don’t say such things, every family has its own unsavory members.”

“Moreover, we all know that the second young master was not raised by your side since childhood. Now that he acts like this, we can’t blame you for it,” Mrs. Chen said.

“That’s right.” Mrs. Zheng followed up, “Marquis Changping is stable and dignified in his actions and is deeply trusted by His Majesty, thanks to your education. We can all see that clearly.”

Everyone spoke in agreement, together putting on the show with Old Madam Xiao.

They allowed those clueless guests who came to watch the bustle to understand the cause and effect of the incident from these words.

Qingqing’s face turned whiter and whiter; if not for Liu Yue holding her, she wouldn’t be able to stand.

Old Madam Xiao stepped forward to hold Madam Fu’s hand, her face full of deep guilt, “I never imagined my unsavory son would have been involved with someone else while having an engagement with Mingzhu.”

“Thinking back to when his affair with Yilan was discovered, I went to your mansion to seek forgiveness and felt too ashamed to face you,” Old Madam Xiao confessed guiltily, “He did such a thing, how could I have the face to seek forgiveness at your house!”

Madam Fu was also deeply impressed by Old Madam Xiao’s performance, she said softly, “Old Madam, please don’t blame yourself, this isn’t your fault. Besides, you didn’t know, we were all deceived by Xiao Fengxing and Qingqing.”

“Mingzhu is such a good child, my unsavory son doesn’t deserve her,” Old Madam Xiao said, “He doesn’t have that blessing.”

As they talked, they walked towards the carriage.

[Ding! Xiao Fengxing’s fortune value -10, Qingqing’s fortune value -20, the Fu family’s fortune value +20, Xiao Chengyu’s fortune value +10]

Fu Shinian’s eyes could not help but shine.

This was the first time Qingqing had lost so much fortune value; before, it was Xiao Fengxing who contributed the most.

Fu Shinian could see from Xiao Fengxing’s situation that once the fortune value deduction started, his fortune diminished and things began to go wrong for him.

The more things went wrong, the more fortune value was deducted, and thus things became even more problematic.

A cycle formed.

So it seems Qingqing is also about to formally enter this cycle.

Fu Shinian followed Madam Fu onto the carriage to return to the mansion.

“Miss, we… we should go back and inform the master and mistress first.” Liu Yue said urgently.

Now that the matter between Qingqing and Xiao Fengxing had been exposed in public.

If Qingqing wanted to have a grand marriage, it was no longer possible.

Whether she could marry Xiao Fengxing was even uncertain.

If things go wrong, Old Madam Xiao might directly bring Qingqing in as a concubine for Xiao Fengxing.

Qingqing was anxious beyond measure, but there were still many people outside who hadn’t left, she simply did not have the courage to go out.

It wasn’t until everyone had left that Liu Yue took up a handkerchief to cover Qingqing’s face.

But it was impossible to go unnoticed.

Along the way, they still drew many eyes, either disdainful or just curious about the show.

Qingqing could only lower her head, sheltered by Liu Yue, and quickly got into the carriage.

Once inside the carriage, Qingqing couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.

How could her fate be so bitter!

She had already agreed on an engagement with Xiao Fengxing, yet now such a thing has happened.

Qingqing suddenly recalled, “Weren’t you supposed to keep watch outside?”

“This servant saw Old Madam Xiao’s group coming over, I wanted to come back to warn you right away, but I couldn’t even speak before being grabbed by two women who stuffed a cloth in my mouth.”

“Today’s group came clearly prepared, they already knew Miss, you and the second young master were meeting here.” Liu Yue explained, “They brought not only many people but also guards to subdue Chang Tai, capturing this servant.”

Qingqing tightly clenched her fist.

She followed the popular style among capital’s noble young ladies and also grew her nails long.

The nails were shaped into a slightly pointed arc, making her fingers look longer and slender, like green onions.

But now, the carefully trimmed nails were deeply embedded into her palm.

The palm was scratched to the point of bleeding, yet Qingqing was unaware.

As for Xiao Fengxing, he was thrown into the carriage bound and lost all face.

“Get me a doctor!” Xiao Fengxing shouted anxiously, afraid that a scar would remain on his face and not heal.

It was only now that he thought of the Spring Examinations.

If the scars on his face didn’t heal, he wouldn’t be able to attend the Spring Examinations.

There, Housekeeper Jiang was personally watching over Xiao Fengxing.

Upon hearing Xiao Fengxing’s shouted request, Housekeeper Jiang said, “Second young master, once we’re back to the mansion, I’ll naturally have a doctor see to you right away. But right now, if you shout like this outside, and someone hears you, it wouldn’t be beneficial.”

“After all, meeting secretly with the young lady from the Lin family isn’t a respectable affair.” Housekeeper Jiang reminded him, “If things get blown out of proportion, not only will it damage your reputation, but it might affect your career.”

“Second young master, don’t forget, the current Emperor has always been displeased with people lacking virtue, no matter their talent or ability, it’s of no use,” Housekeeper Jiang said.

“I naturally know about such matters; I don’t need you to remind me!” Xiao Fengxing retorted brusquely.

A mere housekeeper, who hasn’t read many books, yet dared to instruct him on conduct.

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