There was a kind of rumor that others did not believe, but they believed it first.
At some unknown time, there was a rumor in Jing that Xian Wang Fei was a lioness. Some of the noble ladies who had liked Xian Wang in the past complained about this. There were also men who felt that Xian Wang did not have the authority of a husband. But even more men felt that marrying such a beauty home, what was authority?
More than half a month after the assassination attempt on Lin Ping Junma, there were no more assassinations in Jing. Many people sighed in relief and started to believe that the person who had tried to assassinate Lin Ping Junma had a grudge against him. Otherwise, they would not have made such a big fuss.
Coincidentally, the Dali Monastery also guessed this, so they started to investigate the actions of Luo Zhongzhen and the Luo Family. It would have been fine if they did not investigate. After investigating, they found that this Luo Family really was not a good person. The Luo Family used their power to bully people in Jiang City and took advantage of the people.
For example, this Junma Ye's older sister had angered the first wife of the owner to death in order to steal a prosperous shop. Also, his younger brother had forcefully taken a woman of a good family as a concubine. This was lawless.
The more they investigated, the more the officials of the Supreme Court felt that although Luo Zhong Zheng's character didn't have much to criticize, in order to make people hate him, his relatives were quite willing to go all out. Such a shallow and ignorant family was able to seduce a junzhu to marry. Luo Zhongzhen was really skilled.
The information even showed that Luo Zhongzhen's mother had once acted like a mother-in-law in front of Princess Linping. However, this junzhu was not a soft persimmon. After a few hurried knocks, the Luo Family was much more obedient in front of the junzhu. It was a pity that this junzhu did not care about the Luo Family's actions.
Because of this, many innocent people were harmed by the Luo Family.
The Luo Family had caused many deaths. If they investigated from this angle, it really was not easy to start. However, the things that the Luo Family had done had to be reported to the Emperor. As to how to deal with it, that was the Emperor's matter.
"Zhang Shaoqing, this case is really full of doubts and involves a lot of people. I really don't know where to start." The prime minister of Dali Monastery finished sorting out the evidence of the case. His heart was full of worry. Not to mention the things that the Luo Family had done, it was very suspicious that Princess Linping had discovered the prince horse flirting with a certain songstress. For example, what if Princess Linping was filled with hatred and found someone to kill the unfaithful Prince Consort?
Zhang Hou had been working at Dali Monastery for almost half a month. Because the Emperor attached great importance to this matter, there were not many people in Dali Monastery who deliberately made things difficult for him, a newcomer. After half a month of exploration, he had basically figured out the relationship between the top and bottom of the Dali Monastery. It was easier for him to deal with things. Now, the most worrying thing was whether the Luo Junma case could be solved. Otherwise, his official career might really come to an end.
Even though he had been summoned by the Emperor in the morning and scolded, Zhang Hou's mental state was similar to his name. He wasn't greatly affected. He took the list of evidence that the prime minister had presented. After looking through it, he said mockingly: "A small Luo Family has committed a lot of sins."
The prime minister sighed: "It's not like that. However, this morning, someone from the junzhu fu came to inquire about the progress of the case. I heard that the person's tone wasn't very good."
"No need to pay attention to them. Focusing on the case is the most important thing," Zhang Hou could see very clearly that this Princess Linping didn't have Xian Wang Fu's support. She was just a junzhu in name. Their Dali Monastery didn't need to be afraid of her.
The prime minister heard the hidden meaning in his words. He smiled and said: "I will remember."
"I will report these things to the Emperor tomorrow," Zhang Hou frowned slightly, "Have someone investigate the songstress who has an ambiguous relationship with Luo Zhongzhen."
If it was up to him, this junma ye wasn't a good person. It would be better if he died.
In the Imperial Garden of the Imperial Palace, the Crown Princess held a servant girl's hand and listened to the servant girl talk about interesting things in Jing. She finally showed a smile that she hadn't seen for a few days, "When have these people ever seen Xian Wang Fei? What Hedong Lioness, ben gong feels that Xian Wang Fei isn't that kind of person."
"It's just the nonsense of ignorant people outside. How many people will believe it?" The servant girl smiled and agreed.
Speaking of which, everyone had arrived. The Crown Princess raised her head and saw a group of people walking in front. The one at the front was Xian Wang Fei that they had mentioned. Walking with Xian Wang Fei was the shizi fei of Xu Wang Fu. She was slightly surprised. How did these two get together?
She remembered that the shizi fei of Xu Wang Fu was the daughter of a prestigious family in South Commandery. She was the most virtuous person and did not interact much with the noble ladies of Jing. But because she was destined to be Xu Wang Fei in the future, the noble ladies of Jing would give her some face. No matter what their relationship was, they had to be polite when they met.
"Your Highness Crown Princess," Hua Xi Wan and the shizi fei of Xu Wang Fu walked in front of the Crown Princess and curtsied.
"Please rise." The Crown Princess reached out to help them up and returned a half-curtsy. "You are going to Fu Shou Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. Why don't you go?"
Hua Xi Wan smiled and nodded. She had seen the Crown Princess in front a long time ago, but because there was a shizi fei beside her, she pretended not to see anything. She did not interact much with this shizi fei. This person was not a talkative person. Fortunately, she had a quiet personality, so when the two walked together, she did not feel awkward.
"Recently, I have not seen Princess Sheng often." The Crown Princess walked in front. Hua Xi Wan purposefully walked half a step behind her.
"Tangsao is pregnant now, and it is time for you to rest. It is normal that you do not come to the palace often," Hua Xi Wan said with a smile. "I have never been pregnant, but I heard that the first few months are the time when you have to be most careful. You cannot be careless."
"Yes, giving birth is an important matter for a woman. You cannot be careless." The Crown Princess thought of her unmoving belly and felt bitter inside. She and the Crown Prince had been married for almost two years, but there had been no good news. Not just her, there had been no news from the Crown Prince's concubines. She had to be anxious. "Having a child is a joyous matter. Don't women hope for this when they get married?"
Hua Xi Wan became silent. She could not judge whether the Crown Princess' words were right or wrong. She could only say that for the Crown Princess, not having a child was a pain in her heart. If she was the Crown Princess, she would not be as open-minded as her. Not just now, even in her previous life, where men and women were equal, there were some people who thought that it was natural for women to marry and have children. If they could not do it, then they were not women, but pitiful worms who could not get married. Even if you were successful, there would be wretched people who would suspect that your success was obtained through improper means.
The world was difficult, and women were often too harsh. Therefore, it was not easy for women. In reality, the Crown Prince's fu did not have a child. She suspected that there was a problem with the Crown Prince's body. Otherwise, with this lustful person, how could there be no news of a woman's pregnancy?
It was a pity that most people would suspect that women could not have children, not that there was a problem with men.
Thinking of this, Hua Xi Wan comforted her: "Things like having children are up to fate. You can't force it. If you don't want it, you may have one."
The Crown Princess squeezed out a smile: "Perhaps that is true." The Crown Prince was not Xian Wang. He would not dote on her and spoil her. Therefore, she could not be as open-minded as Fahrenheit. She could only swallow her bitterness. Now that Princess Sheng was pregnant, Muhou was even more anxious. She often had the taiyi prescribe medicine to nourish her body. Now, she drank medicine like it was water. But no matter what medicine she drank, she did not have a child.
Muhou was dissatisfied with her. She knew that, but the taiyi said that there was no problem with her body. Who should she express her dissatisfaction to?
The Ning Clan walked silently beside the two, as if their words did not affect her at all, even though she only had one daughter.
After the three were led into the hall by the mama, they were slightly embarrassed. No one had expected to encounter a palace fei sobbing in front of the Empress Dowager.
Hua Xi Wan looked at the back of the palace fei who had hurriedly left. She was suspicious. There were clearly people in the hall. Why did the Empress Dowager's servant lead them in? Wasn't this deliberately embarrassing?
"Aiyoyo," The Empress Dowager saw them and a bright smile instantly appeared on her face, "I was wondering why the magpies on the branches were calling nonstop this morning. So this old one wants to see three granddaughters-in-law at once. Come, sit."
The three came forward to bow to the Empress Dowager before sitting down. No one mentioned the matter of the palace fei.
"It has rained a lot recently. Even though it has stopped today, the ground is still wet and slippery. It must have been hard for you to come." The Empress Dowager finished speaking and had the servants take out some good cloth to distribute to the three, "I had originally sent someone to deliver it to you, but since you have come today, aijia's people have saved a trip."
"Imperial Grandmother is so generous, granddaughter-in-law will not refuse." Hua Xi Wan smiled as she touched the good cloth, her eyes filled with joy, "This cloth is so comfortable to touch. Imperial Grandmother, why don't you be more generous and give us a few bolts?"
"I knew you were the greediest." The Empress Dowager was pleased by Hua Xi Wan's coaxing, "When you leave, take two bolts back. You two as well, take two more bolts. Don't let her take all the advantage."
The Crown Princess and the Ning Clan smiled. The Ning Clan took the opportunity to flatter and make the Empress Dowager even happier. She gave each of them a pair of jade bracelets.
When the three left, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Hurry and leave. Otherwise, this old one will be emptied by you."
"Imperial Grandmother is coaxing us again. The Emperor and Empress are so filial to you. What good things don't they send you?" Hua Xi Wan blinked and said, "Even if granddaughter-in-law wants to empty your good things, I don't have the strength."
"Talkative," The Empress Dowager laughed and teased Hua Xi Wan a few more times before waving her hand for the three to leave.
The Ning Clan walked at the back with their heads bowed. Their hearts were as clear as a mirror.
The rumors said that of all the granddaughters-in-law, the Empress Dowager liked Xian Wang Fei the most. Seeing her today, it was true.
The author has something to say: Thank you QW and Xue Lang for the two nouveau riche big grenades = 3 =
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