Zhao Jin was trained in martial arts, so her hearing was slightly better than Jiang Ruan's. She was also paying attention to the movements within. She glanced at Jiang Ruan, made a gesture, and then quietly walked forward. Jiang Ruan indicated for Tian Zhu to follow Zhao Jin's side, in order to avoid any mishaps.
They tried their best to lighten their footsteps. Just as they were about to turn the corner, they heard a woman's tender voice shout, "You! You are shameless! "
Another voice rang out. It was a man's voice, and it seemed to be filled with anger and confusion. "You're the one who's strange. Why are you taking off your clothes in front of me? Shameless! "
Zhao Jin and Jiang Ruan glanced at each other before they carefully pushed aside the dense foliage in front of them. They saw a man and a woman in the forest with their backs facing them. That man should be the young man who came to the Chrysanthemum Banquet today. Looking at his attire, he should be the young master of some family. However, the woman was very unfamiliar. Her clothes were pulled up to her shoulders, revealing her fair skin. She really looked a little embarrassed.
"It's the Guo Fifth Miss, Guo Meng, the shu daughter of the Assistant Minister's family." Zhao Jin whispered into Jiang Ruan's ear, "Today, she came together with her di older sister."
"You …!" The fifth daughter of the Guo family sounded as if she was about to cry, "You humiliated me, and now you're still saying this. I, I don't have the face to see anyone, I'd rather die!" She stood up and slammed her head into the tree.
The young man was shocked and quickly reached out to pull her. He was almost pulled down by her and said anxiously, "This is a misunderstanding. How can the men of my Zhao Family be such shameless people as you said!"
He turned around and revealed a familiar face. The people hiding behind the trees could see it clearly. It was the third young master of the Zhao family, Zhao Feizhou.
Zhao Feizhou was no more than a teenager. His face was flushed, but there was no sign of guilt on his face, only anger. Zhao Jin saw it clearly and nudged Jiang Ruan, "Ruan meimei, I'm afraid that there's something fishy about this matter."
Jiang Ruan raised her eyebrows. Naturally, there was something fishy going on. The Fifth Miss of the Guo family kept saying that Zhao Feizhou had insulted her, but she hadn't even tidied up her clothes. If the daughter of a good family was really humiliated, she would at least pull up her clothes. This woman, on the other hand, seemed to be afraid that others couldn't see her skin. Moreover, among the three young masters of the Zhao family, Zhao Yi was steady and resolute, while Zhao Yulong inherited Zhao Yuanping's temperament and was resourceful and resourceful. Only Zhao Feizhou didn't inherit Zhao Yuanfeng's craftiness, but instead inherited his father's impatience. Moreover, he didn't have any schemes. If someone really wanted to plot against the Zhao Family, it would be strange if they didn't look for Zhao Feizhou.
Zhao Feizhou was now seventeen or eighteen years old, the right age to marry a wife. As for the fifth daughter of the Guo family, she was originally a concubine's daughter, so naturally, she would not be able to enter the General's residence. But if Zhao Feizhou insulted her, she would have to marry him no matter what. Wouldn't Guo Meng get what she wanted?
It was just that … How could a concubine's daughter have such courage? A harsh and harsh face appeared in Jiang Ruan's mind.
"Third Young Master Zhao, are you trying to be irresponsible?" Guo Meng sobbed, "Today, I originally came with jiejie to participate in the Chrysanthemum banquet, how could …" She paused, "Third Young Master Zhao, if you are not willing to take responsibility, then Meng 'er's life will be ruined. What's the point of living?
Jiang Ruan looked around and saw that there was a small house not far away. Such a small house built in the garden of the fu was usually used as a place to relax and rest. If guests came and felt tired from strolling, they could go to the small house in the forest to sit down and drink a cup of tea. Today, there was not a single person outside the small house in the forest, not even a maidservant guarding the door. Jiang Ruan's heart was clear. This fifth daughter of the Guo family was weeping endlessly. With Zhao Feizhou's simple and honest temperament, he was naturally put in a difficult position. Not long after, it could be assumed that the instigator would 'unintentionally' pass by this place and bump into this scandal.
Then, Zhao Feizhou would lose all face in front of countless of the capital's nobles, madams, and young ladies. The two grannies of the Zhao family had good and gentle temperaments. No matter how protective they were, they would still be outnumbered. And in front of everyone, someone would force Zhao Feizhou to express his stance to Guo Meng. In the future, Guo Meng would be able to smoothly enter the Zhao family's door.
As long as Guo Meng entered the family, the Zhao family would not be able to live in peace in the future. Guo Meng would certainly do her utmost to sow discord in the Zhao family's relationship and even bring disaster to the Zhao family.
But this fifth daughter of the Guo family had entered the Zhao family's door in front of everyone's eyes. Moreover, Zhao Feizhou had done such a thing to Guo Meng. Guo Meng was like a crystal person. She could not be hit or scolded. With Zhao Guang's temperament, he would probably be so angry that he would go crazy.
Not only could she destroy Zhao Feizhou, but she could also cause trouble for the Zhao family. It was a matter of killing many birds with one stone. It would be difficult not to suspect such a thing.
Jiang Ruan's eyes narrowed and she asked, "What is the background of the fifth daughter of the Guo family?"
Zhao Jin was stunned and whispered, "Assistant Minister's wife is seriously ill. She probably won't live past the New Year. Assistant Minister Guo favors his concubine and neglects his wife. Assistant Minister's wife only has one di daughter, Eldest Guo Miss. Fifth Guo Miss was born from a concubine and has an older brother. These two siblings are tyrannical in the fu. Poor Eldest Guo Miss has to deal with them every day. Today, it was Assistant Minister Guo who allowed Fifth Guo Miss to follow. Otherwise, how could a concubine's daughter have the qualifications to attend the Chrysanthemum banquet? "
Jiang Ruan looked down. Unexpectedly, it was another person who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. This Fifth Guo Miss was really bold, but … if she had the guts to do something, she had the guts to bear the consequences.
She stretched out her hand and pushed aside the branches. Zhao Jin was stunned and held her hand, "Ruan meimei, what are you doing?"
"I'm being a witness for Fifth Guo Miss." Jiang Ruan smiled slightly.
When Guo Meng and Zhao Feizhou heard the commotion, they both turned their heads and were stunned when they saw Jiang Ruan. Zhao Feizhou had not seen Jiang Ruan for the past three years. From the young girl's facial features, he finally recognized that this was the beautiful young girl dressed in red, his own cousin. Fifth Guo Miss had never seen Jiang Ruan before. She only saw a charming and beautiful young girl suddenly appear, with a noble elegance that she did not have. Immediately, a layer of jealousy and embarrassment floated in her heart.
As a concubine's daughter, what she cared about the most was her identity, which could not be shown in public. Guo Meng was just like Jiang Su Su. When she saw someone who could be compared to her, she would feel enmity. Therefore, the moment she saw Jiang Ruan, her heart was filled with resentment and she asked, "Who are you?"
"This Junzhu was just passing by and happened to see a good show." Jiang Ruan smiled slightly.
"Junzhu?" Guo Meng was stunned. The young girl in front of her had an extraordinary bearing. Even her own di sister had to bow down in front of her. If it was a Junzhu, could it be …? She looked at Jiang Ruan, and two lines of tears suddenly flowed down her face. "I beg Junzhu to seek justice for this humble girl. Third Young Master Zhao has forcibly taken this humble girl's innocence …"
Jiang Ruan nodded. "Alright."
Zhao Jin and Zhao Feizhou were stunned at the same time. The former did not understand what Jiang Ruan was trying to do, while the latter was furious. Jiang Ruan was, after all, his cousin. How could she believe a stranger?
However, Dezhu and Tian Zhu stood to the side without batting an eyelid. The longer they followed Jiang Ruan, the more they understood that when Jiang Ruan was gentle, it meant that someone was going to be out of luck.
Guo Meng seemed to be extremely embarrassed. She covered her face and sobbed. "Just now, I was admiring the chrysanthemums with jiejie in the courtyard. I saw butterflies, and in a moment of playfulness, I followed them. I didn't expect to see Third Young Master Zhao on the road. Third Young Master Zhao and I talked for a while, and then … I sprained my ankle. When Third Young Master Zhao helped me up, he drugged me. When I woke up … "She could not continue and could only sob loudly.
"That's clearly not the case!" Zhao Feizhou was so angry that he stomped his feet. "You sprained your ankle. I was kind enough to help you up, and you took a handkerchief to wipe my sweat. I don't know why, but I fainted. When I woke up, I was already here. You say that I took your innocence, but I didn't do anything!" Thinking of this, Zhao Feizhou felt vexed. Presumably, there must have been some kind of knockout drug on the handkerchief, and he had been tricked at that time.
"Third Young Master Zhao's words are so unreasonable. Could it be that I deliberately drugged you so that you could sully my innocence? What good would it do me if word got out?" Guo Meng was also eloquent. She turned her head to face Jiang Ruan and sobbed. "Junzhu is a righteous person. You will definitely seek justice for this humble girl."
Jiang Ruan squatted down, and her line of sight was level with Guo Meng. She smiled and said, "Alright, I will seek justice for you." She said softly, "Then … Has Miss Guo really lost her innocence?"
This question was very strange. Guo Meng looked at Jiang Ruan suspiciously. Jiang Ruan smiled and looked at her. Her gaze was like a clear and moist spring, but also like a black whirlpool, bottomless. If one looked too deeply into it, they would only feel that there was a huge beast lurking inside, ready to break through the void and swallow them up completely. Under such a gaze, Guo Meng could not help but feel guilty. She lowered her head and mournfully said, "Why does Junzhu ask such a question? Now that such a thing has happened, I am already living a life worse than death."
"I didn't — —" Zhao Feizhou still wanted to speak, but Zhao Jin shook her head at him. Jiang Ruan smiled faintly and stood up, "In that case, Miss Guo, please don't cry. Later, let the old maid come and examine Miss Guo's body. If you really are not pure, then let Third Young Master Zhao marry you, is that alright?"
"No, no, I didn't touch her!" Without waiting for Guo Meng to speak, Zhao Feizhou jumped up first.
"Is Junzhu trying to humiliate me?" Panic flashed in Guo Meng's eyes. Immediately, she put on an insulted look and asked with extreme shame and indignation.
"That's not it," Jiang Ruan said slowly, "I just feel that there is some misunderstanding. Since Fifth Young Miss Guo said that her innocence had been sullied by Third Young Master Zhao, there should have been blood. But this Junzhu looked around and did not see any blood. Could it be that Third Young Master Zhao did not sully Fifth Young Miss Guo's innocence here? But after that, Third Young Master Zhao still carried Fifth Young Miss Guo here. Isn't this superfluous? Or is it to show off Third Young Master Zhao's good physical strength? "
As soon as these words came out, the three people present were all dumbstruck. Even Dezhu and Tian Zhu, who were used to Jiang Ruan's unexpected actions, could not help but twitch the corners of their mouths.
At this moment, Zhao Jin and Zhao Feizhou were thinking the same thing. Jiang Ruan had spoken of such a shameful matter in front of these people. As an unmarried young lady, she had spoken openly and straightforwardly, without the slightest shyness. Her face was so calm that it made people gasp in amazement. It had completely overturned her previous image of a gentle and indifferent young lady from a noble family.
Zhao Feizhou's face flushed red, and he almost fainted from the shock of Jiang Ruan's shocking words. His grandmother and several aunts had always praised Jiang Ruan when they talked about her. They only said that she was well-mannered and well-behaved, and that her bearing seemed to have come from a noble family. Who knew that today's actions would make him doubt whether this was really the unmarried cousin that his family members had been talking about.
Guo Meng was rendered speechless by Jiang Ruan's words. No matter how she thought about it, she had never expected that Jiang Ruan would use such words to block her. Who would have thought that a junzhu would keep talking about 'blood'? But blood could not be faked. If she really found an old woman to examine her body, she would have to bear the consequences. Guo Meng's expression changed, and she suddenly said, "Is Junzhu dissatisfied with me? Why do you say such insulting words? "
Jiang Ruan's smile was gentle, and she was not the slightest bit angry because of Guo Meng's words. Instead, she softly said, "It's not an insult, it's really for fairness. You cannot be biased towards Miss just because you are a woman, and Third Young Master Zhao cannot suffer a grievance in silence. It's like going to the market to buy goods. You have to let people clearly see whether the goods are in good condition. "
She compared Guo Meng to goods. Suddenly, Guo Meng's face turned pale, but Zhao Jin covered her mouth and laughed. This was the first time she had seen Jiang Ruan in such an overbearing manner. She had never known that Jiang Ruan could speak like this. In just a few sentences, she had made Fifth Miss Guo so embarrassed that she could not see anyone.
"Fifth Young Miss Guo did not shed any blood, yet you want Third Young Master Zhao to take responsibility. This is really too strange. Either Fifth Young Miss Guo is still pure, and the matter just now was just a misunderstanding, or …" Jiang Ruan looked at her doubtfully, "Could it be that Fifth Young Miss Guo is no longer a virgin?"
"Pfft — —" Zhao Feizhou was amused. He felt that Jiang Ruan was no different from his own Second Uncle. Her words were gentle, but in reality, she was using a roundabout way to scold people. No matter how Guo Meng answered, she was in a bad position.
Guo Meng was so anxious that her eyes turned red. Although she was a shu daughter, she had also shamelessly schemed against Zhao Feizhou. In the end, she was still unmarried. She did not expect that Jiang Ruan's every word would leave her speechless. She only felt ashamed and flustered. And now, if she were to admit that this was a misunderstanding, she would certainly be unwilling. But as Jiang Ruan had said, if rumors were to spread that she wasn't innocent, then even if she was in the right, others would naturally look at her differently.
In the end, Guo Meng could not keep her cool. In a panic, she questioned, "Junzhu, are you siding with Third Young Master Zhao because you are related? This is really too unfair. Can the people of the imperial family bully others as they please?"
Jiang Ruan laughed, her eyes alarmingly bright. She only said, "I never said that I was related to Third Young Master Zhao. Why did Fifth Miss Guo open your mouth and say that?"
Zhao Feizhou's expression became serious, and Zhao Jin also stopped laughing. Although Zhao Feizhou had a straightforward temperament, he was not stupid. When he heard Jiang Ruan's words, he immediately understood that he had been schemed against. He had inherited Zhao Yuan Feng's temperament and naturally had a fiery temper. Just now, he had thought that it was just a misunderstanding, so he did not do anything to Fifth Miss Guo. But now, anger rose in his heart. He took a few steps forward and said, "You dare to scheme against me?"
"I don't understand what Junzhu is talking about." Guo Meng knew that she had misspoken, so she could only bite the bullet. In her heart, she was extremely vexed. Why was this Hong 'an Junzhu more difficult to deal with than the rumors said? Today's matter was about to succeed, but because of her interference, it would be difficult to succeed again. For a moment, she was hateful and angry.
Jiang Ruan said indifferently, "Does Fifth Miss Guo not understand? Can this Junzhu explain on behalf of Fifth Miss Guo? "
"Younger Sister Ruan, what do you want to explain?" Zhao Jin was also very cooperative.
"Fifth Miss Guo, the men of the General's fu are the best. How many young misses of the capital wish to marry into the Zhao family? But if everyone schemed with such clumsy methods, I'm afraid that the General's fu would already be overcrowded. I really don't understand, where did a shu daughter get the courage to come to General Xiao Xiang's fu? "
Guo Meng's heart skipped a beat, and she raised her eyes to look at Jiang Ruan. She only felt that the young girl was wrapped in a lotus green coat and skirt. Her face was clearly as beautiful as a flower, but for no reason, it was plated with a layer of black sun. It was as if … as if she was a spirit born from the bones of hell, beautiful yet terrifying.
"Junzhu, this is just a misunderstanding," Guo Meng made a prompt decision. As a shu daughter, she normally understood that she had to steer according to the wind. Seeing that things had already failed, and that Jiang Ruan was not a good person, if she continued to pester her, the one who would suffer would be her. Even if the Assistant Minister doted on her more than he doted on his own di sister, if he knew that she had offended Hong 'an Junzhu, he would definitely not let her off.
The more she thought about it, the more afraid she became. Guo Meng forced a smile and said, "There seems to have been some misunderstanding between me and Third Young Master Zhao. Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, it's all right. I wrongly accused Third Young Master Zhao, I apologize to him."
Zhao Feizhou was somewhat angry. He was born in a military family and usually did not have much contact with women. His family's aunts and mothers were all good-natured, and the family home was peaceful. There had never been a case of women scheming against each other in other manors. He had never seen such a brazen and shameless person. For a moment, he did not know what to say.
Zhao Jin also said, "Fifth Miss Guo, this apology of yours is really lacking in sincerity."
Jiang Ruan looked at Guo Meng and said, "You did not wrongly accuse him."
Zhao Feizhou was stunned and looked at Jiang Ruan in confusion. Guo Meng also did not understand what Jiang Ruan meant and stared closely at her expression.
Jiang Ruan smiled faintly, "Fifth Miss Guo, has no one ever told you that running away after doing something wrong is very dangerous?"
Guo Meng was startled and instinctively had a bad premonition. When she looked at Jiang Ruan's expression again, she could no longer care about anything else and opened her mouth to scream.
"Tian Zhu, knock her out." Jiang Ruan opened her mouth and said. Just as she finished speaking, before Guo Meng could even cry out, she saw the maidservant, who had been silently standing behind Jiang Ruan, leap up. Guo Meng only felt her vision go black, and she could not see anything.
Guo Meng's body fell limply onto the grass. Zhao Jin frowned. Zhao Feizhou asked, "You …. What do you want to do? "
Jiang Ruan looked at the person on the ground, "I don't have much patience to save you the next time you do something stupid. If you continue like this, the Zhao family will sooner or later be destroyed by you. "She sneered," Tian Zhu, take Fifth Miss Guo to watch a show. "
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