Was Tang Zijin determined to force Tang Li to take in a concubine?
Ning Jing sneered inwardly. Tang Zijin didn't even know that she couldn't have children, yet he was still so unscrupulous to force Tang Li to take in a concubine and force another woman to bear a son for Tang Li. What would Tang Zijin's reaction be if he found out about this?
She admitted that she couldn't bear a son.
Since Tang Li had woken up, she wouldn't hide the truth anymore. She would do whatever she wanted. What couldn't Ning Jing take responsibility for?
However, these were two different things. If Tang Li were to be plotted against and forced to take in a concubine, even if Tang Li agreed, she, as the legal wife, would never agree. Even if Tang Li wanted to take in a concubine, he would do it this way.
"Ning Jing, you don't have the right to interfere in this matter, do you?" Tang Zijin said bluntly.
Tang Li was about to speak when Mrs. Tang spoke first. She said angrily, "Tang Zijin, she and Fifth Elder were the ones who set this up. Why are Fifth Elder and Xiao Lan the victims?"
As she spoke, she walked into the room. When she saw Xiao Lan curled up in bed, she became even angrier. "Xiao Lan, get dressed right now! If you have something to say, say it face to face. Don't cry here! If you don't know, you'll really think that my son bullied you! Hmph, you were the ones who plotted against my son. Let me tell you, if you don't make things clear today, I'll call the Council of Elders. I'll summon everyone from the Elder Council and let them judge the situation! "
Xiao Lan kept crying. Mrs. Xiao was a woman after all. She was afraid.
Although she had threatened to spread the news so the entire Tang Clan would know that Tang Li had bullied her daughter and refused to own up to it, she still couldn't help but worry.
However, that was just a threat!
If this matter was exposed and they couldn't argue for justice, then Xiao Lan wouldn't be able to get married for the rest of her life. Wouldn't she be scolded wherever she went? When it came to matters like this, women were always at a disadvantage compared to men.
At worst, Tang Li would be labeled a playboy who abandoned his wife after seducing her, while Xiao Lan's entire life would be ruined.
While Madam Xiao was at a loss of what to do, Xiao Lan raised her head and cried pitifully, "Old Madam, Mother, please go out. I'll go out after I tidy up. I want to make things clear. If I don't, I'll jump off Reclining Dragon Peak today. I don't want to live! "
"Daughter, silly, don't take it too hard!" Mrs. Xiao cried..
Madam Tang was too lazy to say anything more. She flicked her sleeves and left. She had seen a lot of crying, throwing a tantrum, and then committing suicide when she was young.
Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Xiao both to go out.
But when they came out, Xiao Lan rushed outside and shouted, "Mother, help me get a set of clothes. My clothes … my clothes are all torn."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire place fell silent. Tang Li frowned in annoyance.
"You tore it?" Ning Jing murmured, her tone still calm. Even if she minded, she wouldn't fuss over it because of the effects of the drug.
Tang Li wanted to deny it, but he hesitated and told the truth, "I don't remember clearly. I only remember that she hugged me and I pushed her away. What happened before … I can't remember. "
Ning Jing's heart skipped a beat.
She was calm at first, but now that she thought about how Tang Li had no memory of his stupor, it was possible that he couldn't remember what happened in that room. It would be hard to tell if Xiao Lan was lying.
Even … the drug that Tang Li took. How did Tang Li neutralize it? Even Tang Li himself didn't know!
She knew about that drug. After all, she had drugged Tang Li before.
Some drugs were so strong that they couldn't be neutralized with just one or two doses!
Ning Jing's hands grew cold. She stared blankly at the closed door and suddenly felt like this was retribution. If she hadn't schemed against Tang Li in the past and stayed at Cloud Realm Trade Consortium to wait for her arranged marriage, she wouldn't have had to suffer all these years. Meanwhile, Tang Li might still be unmarried and running around the world. Or he might have met another woman who wouldn't cause him so much trouble.
She looked at Tang Li and rejoiced in the fact that she had won his love in the midst of all this retribution.
It was enough to be contented with love.
Ning Jing gripped Tang Li's hand tightly and told herself that no matter what the truth was, she had to fight for Tang Li's innocence and freedom!
Soon enough, Lady Xiao returned with a set of clothes. Xiao Lan changed into them and walked out.
As soon as Xiao Lan came out, everyone saw two or three red marks on her neck. They looked like they'd been bitten, but the color had faded faintly. Still, the marks were obvious enough to attract attention.
Everyone felt awkward at the sight. Lady Tang glanced at them before averting her gaze.
Tang Li subconsciously looked towards Ning Jing, hesitating to speak. But Ning Jing seemed to have noticed something and stared fixedly at the bite marks.
"Jing 'er …" Tang Li finally panicked.
"If you say there's nothing, then there's nothing. I believe you, but don't you believe in yourself?" Ning Jing murmured.
She stood ramrod straight with her chin held high. She was as calm as an empress.
Tang Li tried his best to recall, but there really wasn't anything he could recall. But how could he be sure if he couldn't? He wished he could slap himself.
Only Tang Li and Ning Jing would insist on whether or not anything had happened. Tang Zijin, Lady Tang, and Fifth Elder had long believed that Tang Li was the culprit. Otherwise, Tang Li's drug wouldn't have disappeared.
Lady Tang had to accept it even if she didn't want to. Right now, she just wanted to prove her son's innocence and make Ning Jing believe that Tang Zijin and the Xiao family had conspired to set up Tang Li, and that Tang Li was the victim. That was why she'd gone to see them last night.
If she could prove that Fifth Elder, Xiao Lan, and Tang Zijin were in cahoots, then Tang Li wouldn't have to take responsibility. But if Tang Zijin shouldered all the blame, then the Xiao Clan would be the victims as well. Tang Li had to take responsibility for Xiao Lan, no matter how you looked at it!
When Lady Tang came over, she hadn't planned to say anything. But she hadn't expected things to turn out this way. Tang Zijin had actually taken all the blame and used this method to force Tang Li to take a concubine!
Everyone was quiet, but each had their own thoughts and goals.
As for whether or not anything had happened between Xiao Lan and Tang Li, only Xiao Lan herself would know.
In the silence, Lady Tang spoke calmly.
It didn't sound like she was angry. Her tone was especially calm, so calm that one could hear the despair in her voice. She said a very simple sentence.
"Tang Zijin, I'll ask you one last time. Fifth Elder and Xiao Lan were both involved in the drugging, right? "
Tang Zijin looked at his wife, his heart stunned. After being married for so many years, he knew her best.
Her disheartened attitude was clearly a warning to him. At this moment, Tang Zijin's resolute attitude finally wavered.
However, just as Tang Zijin was about to give up and admit the truth. Ning Jing suddenly said, "Regardless of whether they were involved or not, let's first find out if Tang Li touched her. I don't believe it! "
Lady Tang was helpless. She was most afraid that Ning Jing would mind this matter!
She was about to persuade her when Ning Jing gave her a look to reassure her. "Mother, no matter what, Tang Li is a man. We have to find out what he did, right?"
Lady Tang felt that Ning Jing's words were strange, but she couldn't pinpoint what was wrong. She nodded and simply let Ning Jing deal with it.
But Tang Zijin wasn't going to let her. He was still very rude. "Ning Jing, don't interfere in this matter! I'll give Tang Li an explanation! "
Tang Zijin actually took a step back. He admitted that both the Fifth Elder and Xiao Lan were involved in the drugging. After settling the matter with the Madam. He could still plead for leniency for the Fifth Elder and Xiao Lan with the Fifth Elder's lifetime sacrifice for the Tang Sect and his contributions in the construction of the Imperial Capital. At least he wouldn't expel the Xiao clan from the Tang Sect. As long as Xiao Lan could continue to stay in the Tang Sect, with her ability, she would still have a chance in the future. Of course, if Xiao Lan could get pregnant this time, then everything would be different!
Finally, the silent Tang Li exploded. "If Ning Jing doesn't have the right to interfere in this matter, then who does? Ning Jing is my wife. Even if I want to take in a concubine, she has to agree. Father, this is etiquette, right? "
Lady Tang laughed. "Ah Li, don't be rude to your father. Of course your father understands this etiquette. Back then, your grandfather forced your father to take in a concubine. Your father told the entire Tang Sect that without your mother's approval, no one can enter the Tang Sect! "
Tang Zijin was so embarrassed that his ears turned red. That was then, and this was now. His wife's family was different from Ning Jing's situation!
He was very helpless, but didn't explain. He only said, "Ning Jing, this matter clearly exists. You have to believe it even if you don't want to. "
"If Tang Li says there's no such thing, then there's no such thing!" Ning Jing insisted. Coldly, she said, "Unless I examine Miss Xiao's body, I won't believe it!"
Tang Li's grip on Ning Jing's wrist tightened, but he didn't say anything. Lady Tang looked at Ning Jing's stubbornness and felt her heart ache.
Tang Zijin and the Fifth Elder were probably sneering in their hearts. Why did Ning Jing have to do this? Won't shed tears until she sees the coffin?
No one knew that Ning Jing was gambling. She was gambling with all her heart!
Xiao Lan bit her lip and looked at Tang Li pitifully. She said softly, "Okay, let's do the examination."
Tang Li was floored by her words!
Xiao Lan was a virgin. Since she dared to let him examine her body, then there was nothing to argue about. He must have done something disgraceful and taken her virginity.
However, a cold smile flashed across Ning Jing's eyes, but no one noticed.
"Mother, thank you for your trouble," Ning Jing said lightly.
Lady Tang sighed and said Coldly to Xiao Lan, "Come in with me!"
The waiting time was long and silent. Ning Jing could clearly feel that Tang Li's palms were sweating non-stop. She didn't say anything. She just held them tightly.
"Creak." The door finally opened.
Lady Tang and Xiao Lan walked out one after the other. Lady Tang felt helpless. Xiao Lan lowered her head and blushed.
"Mother, how is it?" Ning Jing asked.
Lady Tang looked at Ning Jing. Her heart ached, but she still told the truth. "Qin Lan is no longer a virgin."
At this moment, Tang Li suddenly let go of Ning Jing's hand.
However, Ning Jing immediately pulled his hand back. She sneered, "So what if she's no longer a virgin? Who can prove that she's a virgin?"
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
Xiao Lan couldn't hold it in and asked angrily, "Ning Jing, what do you mean?"
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