Bian Ruohan used a handkerchief to wipe her tears and moved closer to Concubine Zhuang. She opened her mouth wide to show Concubine Zhuang that one of her molars had moved.
Concubine Zhuang's elegant brows furrowed slightly. Her slender and white fingers pinched the handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose. She took a glance and exclaimed in shock: "He was the one who set up this array?"
Lu Heng appeared to be noble and refined. He didn't seem like someone who would lay his hands on a woman.
Bian Ruohan saw that Concubine Zhuang was half believing and half doubting her words. Tears streamed down her face.
"Tangjie, could it be that you also don't believe meimei? This was for Bo Ye. Otherwise, other than him, who would dare to hit me? How much strength do you think he used on his newlywed wife to make my teeth move?
"The Qin Clan isn't a good thing. Not only did they seduce Bo Ye, but they also purposely acted like they wanted to reject him. I don't know how many times they've plotted against me behind my back. I'm an honest person. I can't fight against the Qin Clan. I think the Qin Clan wants Prince Zhongshun's favor, but they also want Bo Ye, their wholehearted lover. She's so seductive. She doesn't put me in her eyes at all, nor does she put our Bian family in her eyes. "
When Concubine Zhuang heard Bian Ruohan's words, anger appeared on her jade-like oval face.
"That Qin Clan really dares to act like this? Prince Zhongshun doesn't care about her wanton behavior? "
"That's why I say she's fierce. Jiejie, with her here, meimei's days are simply too difficult. Bo Ye has been played around by her. I think Prince Zhongshun has also been fooled by her. This woman is a vixen! She's a disaster! "
Concubine Zhuang pursed her lips. She believed most of Bian Ruohan's words.
This cousin of hers had been pampered since she was young, so she was used to doing things carelessly. Moreover, she was a little arrogant and willful. Once her temper flared up, her brain would not work.
The Qin Clan was now Prince Zhongshun's Wangfei, and Lu Heng's wife was Bian Ruohan. She really didn't need to keep harping on the man's past. There was also no need to frame the Qin Clan. If things got out of hand, wouldn't he be the one losing face?
If Qin Yining had really done those things, she would not let him off easily. If she kept hooking up with one man after another, it would hurt the dignity of the Bian family.
There were many unmarried daughters in the Bian Family. If Bian Ruohan, who had such a good marriage, was humiliated like this, how could the daughters of the Bian Family establish themselves outside in the future?
Seeing Zhuang pin deep in thought, Bian Ruohan quickly said: "Tangjie, that residence was discovered by Bian Tong. I called him over to tell you. You will know that I am not lying. "
Zhuang pin hesitated for a moment. Although it was not appropriate to see an outsider, Bian Tong was still a member of the Bian family. In addition, Bian Ruohan's matter was serious, so she nodded.
Bian Tong arrived not long after.
Bian Ruohan stood outside the door and carefully warned Bian Tong: "Now that niangniang is here, and the empress is also here, they will definitely be able to help me. If I don't vent this anger and let that slut continue to be proud, I'm afraid that the daughters of the Bian family will not be able to raise their heads in the future. When you see niangniang later, just tell the truth. There is no need to be afraid of anything. "
Bian Tong bowed his head in acknowledgment.
But only Bian Tong knew how helpless he was.
That day, Lu Heng had brought people over and did not find any adulterers. When he returned, he had already carefully thought it over. He was sure that the carriage from the Qin Manor had gone directly to that residence.
But he had also been influenced by Bian Ruohan's subjective judgment.
Was the person from the Qin Manor really from the Qin Clan? Or maybe it was someone else?
Was the person living in that residence definitely an adulterer? Or maybe there was someone else living there.
These were not inevitable factors at all.
But Bian Ruohan was so certain. At the time, he had flattered Bian Ruohan at the first opportunity and had not refuted him. This had caused Bian Ruohan to drag the count to search. In the end, it had caused such an unpleasant scene.
Bian Tong had even less of a reason to deny his initial statement. Otherwise, wouldn't Bian Ruohan kill him to vent his anger?
But now, he was going to see Zhuang pin. Would he still maintain his statement? Wouldn't it cause even more trouble then?
Bian Tong followed Bian Ruohan into the room and respectfully bowed to Zhuang pin.
Bian Tong strictly adhered to the rules and did not dare to go forward. He lowered his head and bowed as he waited for orders.
Zhuang pin began to ask in detail.
Bian Tong wanted to share his analysis, but after thinking about it, it was more important to protect his little life. In any case, these people were all people of status. No matter how much trouble they caused, they would not lose their lives. He was different. If he made a mistake, Bian Ruohan would be able to kill him. Forget it.
At worst, he would find a chance to leave after replying …
Thinking of this, Bian Tong did not mention his suspicions at all. He cleverly followed Bian Ruohan's intentions and said, "This lowly one listened to Madame Zhong Yibo's orders and watched the Wang Fu. Indeed, I saw the carriage leave the Wang Fu and go directly to that residence."
Bian Ruohan anxiously said, "When I was in the alley outside, I saw with my own eyes that the Qin Clan was having an affair with a bodyguard. She was afraid that Prince Zhongshun would find out, so she specially changed into men's clothing and put on some makeup. But Tangjie, who is she? She wholeheartedly wanted to seduce my husband. Not to mention wearing men's clothing and makeup, even if she turned into ashes, I would still recognize her! "
"That day, I blocked her in the alley and chased after her to question her. She even ordered people to kidnap me and take me to a ruined temple in the outskirts of the city. She wanted to kill me! Luckily, I was smart and took advantage of the fact that they weren't paying attention to me to escape through an inconspicuous hole in the back of the temple. Otherwise, Jiejie wouldn't be able to see me today! "
When Bian Ruohan thought of the danger she had experienced that day and Lu Heng's indifferent attitude towards her, her tears began to flow again. She pulled Zhuang pin and recounted everything that Lu Heng had said and done that day in detail.
Bian Tong also agreed and testified, "Niangniang, what Madame said is the truth."
If Zhuang pin was originally skeptical, after hearing Bian Tong's words, she was completely convinced.
Bian Ruohan wiped away her tears and sobbed, "Count didn't believe me, so I had Bian Tong follow the Qin Clan. In the end, he found that place. However, the Qin family was too cunning. Most likely, we had alerted the enemy. The Earl went and did not find anything. He stood on the street and said that I was causing trouble. He slapped me and said that he was going to divorce me. Jiejie … "
Bian Ruohan grabbed Zhuang pin's hand and knelt on the ground. She cried her heart out, causing Zhuang pin's eyes to also turn red.
"Alright, alright, quickly get up. Ben gong knows about this matter. Since we have encountered this kind of injustice, we must demand an explanation. Are the daughters of the Bian Family born lower than others? "Zhuang pin helped Bian Ruohan get up and gently waved her hand at Bian Tong.
Bian Tong immediately acted as if he had been pardoned and carefully left with his head lowered.
Zhuang pin's expression was also somewhat moved. She choked out, "I didn't think that you also had such a hard life. When I entered the palace, I acted cautiously in order to survive. I originally thought that between us sisters, at least you would be able to gain the favor of the head of the Lu Men Family. In the future, you would be able to live happily as husband and wife. You wouldn't have to be as cautious as me in order to survive. I didn't think that your life would also be so difficult. "
Bian Ruohan heard Zhuang pin's words and felt even more sorrowful. The two sisters thought of their own sad matters and couldn't help but cry for a while.
After their emotions had calmed down, Zhuang pin stood and said, "Come, come with me to see the Empress. Tell her everything you just said and ask her to make a decision."
Bian Ruohan paused, "Jiejie, can't you resolve this matter?"
Zhuang pin shook her head, "Silly meimei, the Empress is here. How could I speak? Also, with Prince Zhuang Shun's current status, the Prince Zhongshun's consort is even more respectable than a small concubine like me. My position is not enough to suppress her. The only person who can handle this matter is the Empress. "
Bian Ruohan thought for a moment and felt that this made sense. She nodded and said, "Alright, then I'll go with jiejie."
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Qin Yining naturally didn't know about Bian Ruohan and Zhuang pin's little actions.
After returning to the fu, the days passed peacefully as usual. Two days passed peacefully and without being summoned by the Empress, Qin Yining concentrated on his own matters.
It was just that a peaceful life could easily be disturbed by waves.
On this day, Pang Xiao was talking with Qin Yining when someone came in from outside, "Wang Ye, someone from Zhong Yibo's fu has come to visit."
"Oh?" Pang Xiao and Qin Yining looked at each other in surprise, "Everything is fine. Why would he send me an invitation?"
Bing Tang handed over the gilded invitation. Pang Xiao took it and looked at it before handing it to Qin Yining.
Qin Yining took it and looked at it. He was even more surprised.
Lu Heng's invitation was to ask if Pang Xiao was free tomorrow afternoon. If he was, he wanted to visit him for a chat.
"Do you plan on meeting him?"
"Of course I have to." Pang Xiao's fingers tapped on the table. This was a small movement he made when he was thinking, "If I don't meet him, how would I know what he's up to?"
Qin Yining nodded and said with some worry, "There must be something fishy about this. You should be careful. Have Huzi and the others secretly make arrangements."
Pang Xiao saw that Qin Yining was so concerned about him and couldn't help but smile, "Don't worry. If he wants to touch me on my territory, then we'll see if he has the ability to do so. I feel that he must be up to something. Let's see what he's up to first. "
Qin Yining nodded worriedly.
Pang Xiao ordered someone to send a reply to the invitation to the Count's residence.
The next afternoon, Lu Heng really came to visit.
Pang Xiao met with Lu Heng in the reception pavilion in the outer courtyard.
Although the two of them stood on different sides in political affairs and were rivals in love, they were both polite and shrewd people. They wouldn't quarrel with each other the moment they met.
The two of them exchanged pleasantries as if they were colleagues who had a good relationship. They sat down courteously. Huzi served tea and retreated to the door, closing it behind him.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "Zhong Yibo, what do you want to tell me? Feel free to speak. "
Lu Heng played with the blue and white porcelain lid and didn't plan on drinking tea. Seeing that Pang Xiao was so straightforward, he didn't dawdle and said with a smile, "Your Majesty ordered the Empress to come here and pray for blessings and for the rain to stop. In my opinion, the day when the rain stops is not far away."
"Yes," Pang Xiao laughed inwardly but agreed on the surface, "This King also thinks so."
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