Chapter 9
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Innocent? In the shadow of the lamp, Ning Xueyan's face was cold and contemptuous. How could Ning Ziyan, who accused her of adultery, robbed her of her marriage, and drowned her in the lotus pond be innocent?
She had to bear the responsibility she deserved. Madam Ling, this was just the beginning. Couldn't she stand it already?
The incident of the Lord Protector's Manor shocked the court the next day.
In the imperial court, there was a huge pile of memorials to impeach Ning Zu 'an. They were piled high in front of the emperor's desk. Ning Zu' an had concealed the funeral of his co-wife, disregarded the principles of propriety, and even dared to hold a wedding.
Finally, it was found that Madam Ling concealed it, so Madam Ling took all the responsibility. But Ning Zu 'an, as the Lord Protector of the family, should be responsible. If he didn't care about his co-wife, he wouldn't know when she died, and such a scandal wouldn't have happened.
As a Lord Protector, he made such a big scandal. The Emperor was so angry that he threw all the memorials on Ning Zu 'an and made him read them one by one on his knees. As for Madam Ling, if it weren't for Ning Zu' an's pleading and the fact that she gave birth to his only son, he would have ordered her to die directly.
"Young Lady, Young Lady, First Madam has been taken to the palace by the people sent by the Empress for execution. It is said that she will be stripped of the title of Marchioness. She will be punished with 20 strokes of the cane! " Mother Han came back early after hearing the news. As soon as she entered Ning Xueyan's room, she couldn't help shouting happily.
Ning Xueyan just got up and was sitting in front of the window. Hearing Mother Han's words, she smiled faintly.
The Empress ordered to be punished with the cane and the title was removed. This was not just a literal punishment, but also the dignity of the Marchioness.
Although Madam Ling was Ning Zu 'an's legal wife now, she was removed from the title of Marchioness. That was to say, if Ning Zu' an wanted to marry someone else in the future, Madam Ling could only be demoted to a co-wife.
This was a clear slap in Madam Ling's face!
"Has she come back?" It had been some time since the morning, and the Emperor's court time had passed.
"Not yet, but the doctors in the mansion are ready to treat Madam when she comes back. I heard that the punishment of flogging in the palace is not as good as that in the mansion. Twenty floggings may cripple people!" Mother Han lowered her voice and said happily, "It's best to …"
"Granny Han, you can't say this outside!" Ning Xueyan's face darkened and she reminded Granny Han.
"Don't worry, Young Lady. I won't reveal anything." Mother Han immediately nodded, looked around cautiously, and retreated.
By the time Ning Zu 'an returned from the palace, Madam Ling had already been sent back to the mansion, drenched in blood.
The doctor, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly went in to treat him. Everyone in the mansion was in a flurry.
No one expected that Mother Yun, who had been locked in the woodshed, had taken advantage of the chaos to escape.
Of course, Ning Xueyan was the only one who didn't know!
After Qingyu, who had been secretly monitoring Mother Yun's movements, came back, she was called to dress Ning Xueyan.
Today, she would keep vigil for Madam Ming in the main hall and accept the condolences of the guests. The Lord Protector's Manor had set the mourning hall in the main hall and worshiped Madam Ming as the official wife. This was to show that the Lord Protector's Manor didn't mistreat his wife and cover up the scandal.
"Young Lady, that old woman didn't go back to her own home. She hid in her sister's house on the East Street early in the morning. Do you still want to keep an eye on her?"
Qingyu asked as she combed Ning Xueyan's hair.
Her eyes brightened and her face was full of admiration. If the face in front of her was not exactly the same, she couldn't believe that her weak Young Lady could become so smart and powerful. She could even accurately predict that Mother Yun wouldn't escape to her own home.
Such a Young Lady made her unconsciously believe in Qingyu, which also made Qingyu happy. Her Young Lady was no longer the Fifth Young Lady who was meek and submissive!
"Don't worry about her. We don't need her for the time being. Have you brought the powder I asked you to bring?" Ning Xueyan stood up and said lightly. This was a hidden move, but now was not the best time.
"Yes. Everyone was in a mess in the morning. I went to the pharmacy at that time and found the kinds you mentioned. They are all here. Have a look, Young Lady. Is it right?" Qingyu took out the powder hidden in her arms and put it on the table.
Ning Xueyan looked at it and found it was exactly what she needed. She nodded and said, "Go to the garden and bring a few pots of Malus chinensis."
Malus chinensis was one of Madam Ling's favorite flowers. At this time, it was in full bloom.
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