Hong Ying's mind exploded. She felt her vision darken and she almost fainted. There was only one thought in her mind: It's over. Today's matter would not end well.
With an anxious expression, the imperial bodyguard rushed forward and squeezed to Hong Ying's side. When he saw Jiang Su Su's collapsed appearance in the room, he was shocked and said, "So it's actually here. Who did this to Second Miss? Are they tired of living? If Junzhu finds out, she will not let the culprit off! "
The surrounding people had originally intended to watch the commotion, but they did not expect to be suddenly interrupted. Seeing that the guard kept referring to her as Junzhu, and that the guard did not look like an ordinary person, they muttered in their hearts. Even the wealthy merchant was shocked by the guard's appearance. He hesitated for a moment before asking, "This young brother, which Junzhu are you talking about? What is the identity of the young miss on the ground? "
Hong Ying hurriedly replied, "You don't have to worry about this. In short, she is a member of our family. We have to take her away now."
Someone in the crowd shouted, "Aiyo, didn't this master just want to carry the young miss on the ground back to the fu to be his seventeenth yiniang? Why is he not doing it now? "
When the guard heard this, he did not wait for Hong Ying to speak again and shouted, "How dare you! You dare to insult the young miss. Open your dog eyes and take a good look. This is the capital's Jiang family's Minister's fu's Second Miss, the younger sister of the current Junzhu of Hong 'an! "
When these words were spoken, the crowd suddenly burst into an uproar.
Jiang Su Su almost dug her fingernails into her palms. Her lips trembled incessantly, and her entire person felt as if she had fallen into an icehouse. This person's singing and speaking were excellent. With one look, it was obvious that Jiang Ruan had deliberately ordered people to do this in order to expose her identity in public and embarrass her. This was even more unbearable than killing her. Because of today's incident, there was no place for her to hide her reputation. Her life could be considered ruined!
Hong Ying's face also turned pale. She could not wait to knead the guard and throw him beyond the highest heavens. Looking at the crowd's sizing gaze, Hong Ying herself wanted to find a hole to burrow into. More importantly, a sudden fear arose in her heart. Jiang Su Su had met with such a major incident under her care. Among the three daughters of the Jiang fu, only Jiang Su Su was truly loved by Jiang Quan. Such a precious daughter had made such a big joke. Even if he vented his anger on her, Jiang Quan would still kill her!
Ultimately, it was all because of Jiang Ruan. Hong Ying could not help but resent Jiang Ruan's vicious and merciless methods. Not only did she want to humiliate Jiang Su Su, but she also wanted to completely destroy Jiang Su Su's reputation, so much so that Jiang Su Su would never be able to raise her head again. This was a huge blow to both the Jiang fu and Jiang Quan. To think that Jiang Ruan would actually disregard their brotherly ties. However, Hong Ying had forgotten that when she and Jiang Su Su had conspired together to plot against Jiang Ruan, had they ever considered the slightest bit of sibling affection? As the saying goes, "Harming others will eventually harm oneself."
The surrounding crowd, who had been watching the show, had already begun to discuss spiritedly. Even the wealthy merchant, who had been clamoring for Jiang Su Su to go back and become the Seventeenth Yiniang, had shut his mouth and was sizing Jiang Su Su up. Everyone's gazes were filled with disbelief. Someone in the crowd said, "Just now, I said that this Miss looks ninety percent similar to the Second Miss of the Jiang fu, but you guys just don't believe me."
"Who would have thought," someone else replied, "But according to the rumors, isn't the Second Miss of the Jiang fu a fairy-like person? How did she end up in such a situation? Was she harmed by someone?"
"What do you mean by harmed by someone? Look at her behavior. Just the smell of her body makes one's blood boil. What kind of decent lady would be so flirtatious? From what I see, this Second Miss of the Jiang fu probably already has a certain charm."
"That's right. Sigh, she looks like a fairy. With this kind of behavior, she really doesn't seem like a decent lady. No wonder people think that she's the red card of the Chu residence's brothel."
Discussions like these did not cease. Every sentence hammered Jiang Su Su's heart, almost causing her to be inconsolable from shame and indignation. However, what people said was not wrong. The eyes of the common people in the marketplace were the most poisonous. Ever since Jiang Su Su had started practicing the art of seduction, every movement she made had an additional charm to it. Even though she was born elegant and beautiful, it could not conceal her fragrance. This charm was different from the charm of Jiang Ruan's appearance, and it had an additional allure that could be plucked by anyone. Ordinary men were experienced and knowledgeable, so they could naturally discern the meaning behind this. Moreover, what kind of young lady would have such a graceful and graceful appearance? Not to mention the fact that she was dressed so elegantly and vaguely today.
Jin Er shot a meaningful glance at Jin San, who was mixed in the crowd and was leading the people to spread rumors. He was almost proud of himself. Just now, he had shouted so loudly because of the urgency of the situation. Those who should and should not have heard it, had now all heard it. Jin San also raised his voice and pretended to be unintentional as he said, "Sigh, since she is the Second Miss of the Minister's fu, and now her body has been seen by these people, shouldn't all my brothers also take responsibility? She is a pure and proper young lady, how can she be taken advantage of for no reason?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was another round of discussion. Jiang Su Su and Hong Ying were already dumbstruck. Some of the surrounding people who were watching the commotion also came back to their senses and shouted, "That's right, Young Miss's body has been seen by me. This young man is willing to take responsibility and marry Young Miss back home as the official wife!"
These words were said in a dignified manner, but when they looked at that person again, he was nothing more than a hooligan on the streets. Everyone understood in their hearts that Jiang Su Su's body had been seen in public, and it was all because of one person. Anyone with a bit of reputation would not marry her back home as the official wife, so that they could make fun of her after a meal. However, those hooligans and hooligans in the marketplace were different. After all, the Minister's fu was also an official's family, and Jiang Su Su's appearance was not bad. If they married her back home, they would be able to rely on the Minister's fu, which would be a wonderful thing. Thinking this way, more and more people were willing to 'take responsibility', and in the midst of the dispute, they all took the stance of going to the Jiang fu to propose marriage.
Hong Ying could not resist, but the crowd grew larger and larger. Jin Er shouted, "What nonsense are you all talking about?" Looking at the servants, he said, "What are you all standing around for? Quickly help Second Miss back to the fu. Let's talk about these trivial matters later! "
He did not say anything definite, but by leaving the other half unsaid, it actually increased the confidence of those hooligans. In their view, when such a scandal occurred in a wealthy family, the young miss would generally not be able to live. If she did not commit suicide, she would find a temple to cut her hair and become a nun. However, everyone in the capital knew that Minister Jiang doted on his second daughter, so Jiang Quan certainly could not bear to see a perfectly fine daughter commit suicide or lead a bitter life of self-cultivation. If this wealthy family did not marry Jiang Su Su, then wouldn't it be the turn of small shrimps like them? Thinking of this, those hooligans became even more excited, and the scene of themselves dressed in red robes and becoming the Jiang fu's son-in-law appeared before their eyes.
Because of Minister Jiang's fu and Jiang Ruan's status as Hong 'an Royal Princess, these people did not dare to be strong forever. When Jin Er ordered the servants to help Jiang Su Su onto a horse carriage and return to the fu, a large group of youngsters followed behind in a grandiose manner. They were all ambitious people who were willing to' take responsibility 'for Jiang Su Su's innocence — although they could not be strong forever, the hooligans in the marketplace were most adept at tormenting people, causing trouble, and using some underhanded methods to disturb people.
Those who did not intend to take responsibility but had already watched the bustling scene, stood far away to one side, arms crossed, and discussed. It seemed that the Jiang fu was bound to set off a storm in the capital.
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Jiang Quan had just left court when he heard the news of Jiang Su Su's mishap. Along the way, he was muddle-headed and his mind was blank. When he returned to the fu, he had just entered Hong Ying's courtyard when he saw Jiang Su Su sitting on the bed in a daze, sobbing. Hong Ying also appeared to be out of her wits.
Hearing his footsteps, both of them turned to look at the same time. Jiang Su Su glanced at Jiang Quan and cried out involuntarily, "Father!" She could no longer hold back her tears.
If it was in the past, Jiang Quan's heart would certainly ache when Jiang Su Su cried like this. However, today's matter was no small matter. Previously, there was the matter of Xia Yan shamelessly having an illicit affair with someone. Now, this matter had happened to Jiang Su Su. It was as if a handful of salt had been sprinkled on Jiang Quan's most taboo matter, immediately causing him to recall some bad things. Immediately, the little bit of pity in Jiang Quan's heart vanished into thin air. In a few steps, he walked in front of Jiang Su Su. Without saying a word, he fiercely raised his hand and gave Jiang Su Su a slap.
Jiang Su Su was slightly dazed by Jiang Quan's slap. In all her life, Jiang Quan had never laid a hand on her. Even if today's matter had happened, although she was aware that it was a serious matter, she still thought that as long as she cried a little, Jiang Quan would definitely resolve it for her. Who knew that Jiang Quan would give her a slap without saying a word. Even if Jiang Su Su was usually stupid, when she saw that Jiang Quan's attitude was not right, her heart also panicked. Knowing that the situation was not good, she hurriedly cried again, "Father!"
After Jiang Quan had slapped her, he also felt some regret. Jiang Su Su was the daughter that he had pampered and raised in the palm of his hand. Not to mention hitting her, he had never even spoken harshly to her since she was young. Even if Xia Yan had done such a filthy thing, she still treated Jiang Su Su the same way she had in the past. He looked at Jiang Su Su who was covering her face and weeping, and his heart softened. His anger from just now was somewhat restrained, and he only coldly said, "What exactly happened? The Jiang family's face has been completely thrown away by you! "
These words were not false. It was said that the Minister's fu had gone from being a clean and upright family to having a foul reputation now. It had only been a few short years. Moreover, all sorts of things had happened to Xia Yan and her two sons. After Xia Yan's incident, there had been a period of peace and quiet for a period of time. Now, such a matter had once again erupted. Now, the entire capital was using this matter as a joke. In the few hours since the beginning, the entire capital had already been talking about today's matter. Thinking of this matter, Jiang Quan's heart was filled with a belly full of gloominess.
Jiang Su Su's heart jumped. She thought that since the matter had come to this, the only way out was to push all the blame onto Jiang Ruan. She hung her head and said in a resentful tone, "Father, your daughter was harmed to this state by someone! Father, you must avenge your daughter ah! "
At this moment, Hong Ying also understood and hurriedly said, "That's right, Second Miss is innocent. Today, she has fallen to this state, and it was all because she was framed. Second Miss's life is really bitter. Everything was fine, but for no reason, she has suffered such an undeserved calamity. "
Jiang Quan did not know that such a thing would happen. Hearing Jiang Su Su and Hong Ying echo each other's words, he immediately became furious and said, "Who has the guts to actually dare to behave atrociously in the Minister's fu? Who dares to scheme against my Jiang family's daughter? "
Jiang Su Su was his precious daughter. Just now, he was extremely angry, but now that he heard that she had been framed, it was as if all the anger in his heart had suddenly found an outlet to vent. Now, Jiang Quan only wanted to find the person who had framed Jiang Su Su and dismember him into ten thousand pieces.
"It's … Da Jiejie …" Jiang Su Su spat out a few words with great difficulty. As if she could not bear it, she covered her face and sobbed, "It was Da Jiejie who ordered people to knock me out and send me there. Jinying Wang was also there, he was also supporting Da Jiejie."
Jiang Su Su pushed all the blame onto Jiang Ruan and Xiao Shao, but did not know that Hong Ying's expression had changed, and she secretly scolded her for being an idiot. Speaking of which, although Jiang Su Su was a little clever, in the end, these were all small tricks that could not be brought to the public. Compared to Xia Yan, she was still far behind. It was precisely because Xia Yan had protected her so well that she had not needed to worry about other things since she was young. Jiang Su Su was really brainless, and only knew how to put on a fairy-like appearance to deceive people. Just like her current reason, it was full of loopholes and was really not very brilliant.
Jiang Quan had originally been listening to Jiang Su Su's words wholeheartedly, but after Jiang Su Su had finished speaking, his expression sank. He stared at this daughter of his as if he did not know her. Jiang Su Su waited for Jiang Quan to angrily find trouble with Jiang Ruan, but suddenly felt that something was wrong. Jiang Quan's gaze made her somewhat afraid, and she whispered, "Father, why are you looking at me like that?"
"Evil girl," Jiang Quan's voice trembled slightly. Looking at Jiang Su Su's obviously startled expression, he coldly said, "You said that Jinying Wang and Jiang Ruan had joined forces to harm you. Out of the two of them, one is a Junzhu, and the other is a Prince Shi, why would they need to frame you? On the other hand, what's up with your clothes? "
Jiang Su Su's body shrank back, and her tone was extremely aggrieved. "Father, you are actually helping outsiders, I am your daughter!"
"I don't have such a lewd and lowly daughter like you!" Jiang Quan was so anxious and angry that he roared. Even Hong Ying, who was standing at the side, was flabbergasted to hear such unbearable words. Jiang Quan had wholeheartedly doted on this daughter of his, but today, he was scolding her in such a manner. Clearly, he was disappointed in Jiang Su Su from the bottom of his heart.
"Help you," Jiang Quan's face was terrifyingly gloomy. "What are you planning? My Jiang fu has unexpectedly produced such a daughter who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, and has delusions of climbing into Jinying Wang's bed! Look clearly, what kind of person is Jinying Wang. If you want to die, my Jiang fu cannot afford to lose this face, and cannot afford to lose this life! "
Jiang Quan had been immersed in officialdom for many years, so naturally, he was not stupid. Jiang Su Su's words were full of loopholes. Although Xiao Shao was a cold and fierce person, he was not the kind of person who would take the initiative to cause trouble. This kind of person had pride in his bones. Unless he was provoked, he would normally not easily make a move. Jiang Su Su must have provoked him in some way. Looking at Jiang Su Su's attire, in addition to the subsequent events, Jiang Quan had some understanding of his own daughter's heart, and could also guess what had happened.
At this very moment, Jiang Quan could not tell whether he was more disappointed or more angry. He was angry that Xiao Shao and Jiang Ruan were so heartless, and he also hated Jiang Su Su for acting rashly and offending Xiao Shao without considering the consequences. What kind of person was Jinying Wang? He was someone who even dared to refute the Emperor. Provoking him would not end well.
What made Jiang Quan even more disappointed was Jiang Su Su's actions. If there were any things that Jiang Quan was proud of in his life, Jiang Su Su could be counted as one of them. He had always been proud of this daughter of his. Jiang Su Su was elegant and refined, and her talent was well known. If not for Xia Yan's matter, all the young masters of the capital's prestigious families would be fighting to pursue her. In Jiang Quan's heart, Jiang Su Su was worthy of any man. Only a high position could serve as a foil to his daughter's extraordinariness. But now, this daughter of his was willing to be lowly like other women in brothels, and did not even hesitate to use underhanded means to climb into other people's beds. Jiang Quan's heart was filled with sorrow for her misfortune, and anger for her incompetence. Originally, he still held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking that if the Eighth Prince took a fancy to Jiang Su Su, it would not be a bad thing to help Jiang Su Su in the future. But now that this matter had come out, the Eighth Prince's side was bound to be hopeless.
Jiang Su Su had never seen Jiang Quan like this before, and felt a trace of lingering fear in her heart. She hugged Jiang Quan's legs and cried loudly, "Father, Su Su knows she was wrong. Su Su also lost her head for a moment. Su Su saw Eldest Sister marry so well, but I have this kind of reputation. In the future, I don't know what kind of family I will marry into. Thinking that Jinying Wang valued Eldest Sister, even if Su Su was willing to become a concubine, with Eldest Sister's protection, she should be able to live a good life. But I did not expect that things would turn out like this. Father, Su Su knows she was wrong. Father, don't ignore Su Su. "
Jiang Quan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Jiang Su Su's words had poked at his heart. Thinking of how since Xia Yan's accident, this daughter of his had shut herself up in the courtyard all day and had not come out. Presumably, as an unmarried young girl, she had to pay the price for her mother's lack of virtue. Every day, she was on tenterhooks about whether or not she would be able to marry into a good family, even to the point that a di daughter had the idea of becoming a concubine. In Jiang Quan's heart, he felt slightly guilty. In the end, it was his fault as a father. Once the scales in his heart tilted towards Jiang Su Su, when he looked at Jiang Ruan, Jiang Quan was exceptionally unkind. In his heart, he thought that in the end, the blood of the Jiang fu also flowed in her bones, yet Jiang Ruan did not care about their sibling ties at all. She did not even put him, her father, in her eyes at all. Did she really think that she had someone backing her up?
Jiang Quan snorted, "Forget it, I will think of a way to deal with this matter. Don't go out these few days. What about Jiang Ruan? Tell her to come here! "
This meant that he was going to make a punitive expedition against them. Hong Ying and Jiang Su Su's faces relaxed at the same time. Although Jiang Ruan's calculations were good, she could not stop Jiang Quan's heart from being biased. As long as Jiang Quan was not dead, the person in charge of the Jiang fu was Jiang Quan. Naturally, Jiang Ruan would have to call him father, and naturally, she would not be able to gain any benefits in the fu.
At this moment, an unfamiliar person dressed as an imperial bodyguard walked in and cupped his hands towards Jiang Quan, "Replying Master Jiang, my master said that Young Madam is not feeling well, and has brought Young Madam back to the Wang fu to have Little Godly Doctor Xia see her illness."
When Jiang Quan heard this, he felt even angrier in his heart. Jiang Ruan was clearly taking drastic measures to remove the firewood from the bottom of the cauldron. He could not ask Jinying Wang fu for her, but this move by Jiang Ruan was really too sinister. If the person who had come was Jiang Ruan's maidservant, Jiang Quan could still vent his anger, but this person was Xiao Shao's subordinate. He could neither beat nor scold him, so Jiang Quan could only agree with an ugly expression.
The imperial bodyguard scratched his head and suddenly glanced at Hong Ying. Hong Ying felt a little numb from that glance. The next moment, she heard the imperial bodyguard's deeply concerned voice ring out, "Oh, that's right, Young Madam also said that Yiniang in the fu is pregnant and has been rushing about for a whole day. She is really very tired, so she specially asked Prince Ye to take an invitation to invite an imperial physician from the palace. Presumably, he will be here in a while, so that he can take a good look at Yiniang's body, so as to avoid offending the little brother in her belly."
Hong Ying's body stiffened, and her complexion suddenly became somewhat pale. She subconsciously wanted to refuse, but the words were at the tip of her tongue. If she refused at this moment, wouldn't she have a guilty conscience? With Xia Yan as an example, Jiang Quan was bound to be even more vigilant towards these matters. Once he discovered any clues, he was bound to get to the bottom of it. But if she obediently stayed where she was, after this … It would be another reign of terror.
Her body began to tremble uncontrollably. At this critical juncture, when Jiang Quan was already in a bad mood, if something were to go wrong, how would she end up well? Now that she was riding on a tiger, it was hard to get off. The two pillows stuffed into Hong Ying's belly suddenly became heavier than a thousand catties.
After the imperial bodyguard finished speaking, he punched Jiang Quan in farewell and retreated. Although Jiang Quan was extremely displeased with Jiang Ruan, not everyone could invite an imperial physician. Today, Hong Ying had been rushing about for a whole day, and she was indeed afraid that she might hurt the child in her belly. If an imperial physician came to take a look, it would certainly be much safer. He had never thought that Xiao Shao would play any tricks on the imperial physician. Firstly, with Xiao Shao's character, it was not worth it. Secondly, Hong Ying was only pregnant. If there really was a problem, she could very well invite another physician to take a look. It was not so easy to fake this kind of thing.
Jiang Quan's heart relaxed, but he did not notice Hong Ying's stiff expression. At this moment, he suddenly heard a young manservant hurriedly run in from outside, saying, "Master, bad news!"
"What's the matter?" Today's various matters had already caused Jiang Quan to be badly battered, and he had a feeling that he was unable to cope. When he suddenly heard these words, he impatiently roared.
The young manservant jumped in fright, and somewhat timidly glanced at Jiang Quan before saying in a low voice, "A large group of people have arrived outside, each of them beating gongs and drums, carrying betrothal gifts, and handing out wedding candies outside the door. They say that after seeing Second Miss's body, they are willing to be Second Miss's husband … In the future, the Jiang fu will be in-laws."
"What — —" Before Jiang Quan could reply, Jiang Su Su shrieked.
…
At this moment, in the horse carriage that was following Xiao Shao back to the fu, Lu Zhu asked, "Miss, wouldn't doing this be letting Second Miss and Fifth Yiniang off too easily? Master will definitely think of a way to protect them. Wouldn't Miss's efforts be in vain? "
"It won't be." Jiang Ruan looked at the refreshments and tea that had been arranged on the small table in the horse carriage. Xiao Shao's horse carriage had everything she needed, and he was very considerate, making people feel extremely comfortable. Even the desserts were made according to her favorite taste.
"Second Sister yearns for nothing more than to marry into a noble family and enjoy power, but from now on, she will lose her qualifications. She will even become the type of person she despises the most. In this world, there is no one who can always be at the top. Not being able to be at the top is more painful than killing her. "Jiang Ruan said indifferently," As for Hong Ying, do you really think that Jiang Quan will let her off? "
On the surface, Jiang Quan appeared noble and virtuous, but in reality, his heart was not forgiving. Hong Ying dared to deceive Jiang Quan regarding the issue of his children, which was a great taboo of Jiang Quan. Hong Ying's fate would not be very good. Greed was not enough, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. Everyone had to pay the price for their own greed. It was just that Hong Ying's price was a little too high.
"You can't escape," she said.
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