Luo Jingying was furious after being reprimanded by Old Madame Luo. After all, she was a girl and naturally wanted to save face. Being reprimanded in front of so many people, not only the masters of the Luo Family, but also the servants who served her. She was so ashamed that she wanted to die. These people had always believed in flattering the strong and trampling on the weak. As the Old Madame of the Inner Residence, even if she was not in charge of the household, her attitude could almost determine a person's honor, disgrace, or even life and death.
Luo Jingying was worried about her own feelings and even wished that the news was good. Because of this, she did not notice that she had actually been excluded from the Luo Family. Other than the fact that she was still a member of the Luo Family, the treatment she received in the Luo Family was no different from that of someone who had been expelled from the family.
And after she entered Prince Rui's Residence, this point gradually became more and more apparent. In the beginning, she relied on Prince Rui's favor and was arrogant and condescending. When the people in Prince Rui's Residence realized that she was actually no different from an orphan, Prince Rui would immediately withdraw his favor. He might even attribute all the fault to Luo Jingying's deceit because everything he did to the Luo Family did not achieve his goal.
As long as he was cold, he did not say or do anything, and Luo Jingying would fall into hell. With her EQ and IQ, she would definitely be played to death. However, Li Hongming probably would not let her die. After all, she was a daughter of the Luo Family. If she died, Luo Peishan would not ignore it for the sake of the Luo Family's reputation. Even if he did not want to become enemies with Li Hongming, he was afraid that he would become enemies with him. This was naturally something that Li Hongming did not want to see.
The Luo Family did not care about this Fourth Young Lady at all, as long as outsiders did not know. Therefore, her surname was Luo. As long as she carried this name, she had to be prepared to be completely exploited. If she lost her value, she would not be far from death.
Luo Rongping had already realized that it wasn't safe to use his daughter's marriage. Although he didn't want to admit it, the reason why Prince Rui valued him so much wasn't because of his talent, but because his father was Luo Peishan. A person who was completely liked by the target was a good-for-nothing. Luo Rongping had to find a way to create an illusion that "Luo Jingying was not Luo Peishan's favorite granddaughter, but she was not bad." Otherwise, he was worried that he would also become a good-for-nothing.
Luo Rongping was lost in thought. Mrs. Liu lowered her head and pulled her handkerchief from time to time. She was somewhat out of tune with the lively atmosphere. Luo Peishan remembered everyone's reaction from the beginning to the end, but did not speak.
In any case, Luo Rongping was also his son. He had also spent a lot of energy on him, but Luo Rongping repeatedly refused to listen to his advice. He agreed on the surface but disobeyed in secret. Because he did not help him advance in his career, he harbored hatred in his heart. Now, he even betrayed the family. Sometimes, Luo Peishan even wanted to simply remove him from the Luo Family and end all troubles. However, in the end, he still had reason. This kind of thing could not be done casually. Moreover, Luo Rongping's actions could not even be shown on the surface. However, there was one thing that must be done, and that was, he could not be allowed to continue jumping around. But, what should be done specifically?
Jingwan asked people to pick out the good things from the remaining things. Even if she did not use them herself, she could use them as gifts to others, or use them to reward people in the future. As for the remaining things, it was simple and crude to deal with them. Gold and silver were all melted down, and other things like gems were all dismantled and reused to make other things.
Jingwan's method, under normal circumstances, was the usual method of dealing with old things. However, these things were sent by Jin Qinwang. Wasn't it not very good to do so?
Jingwan just smiled and did not say a word.
Although they did not gather together for the lunch banquet, the things were prepared by each family. However, at this time every year, Le Chengdi would give out rewards. In addition to the necessary things for the Dragon Boat Festival such as dumplings, he would also give out some dishes as rewards.
Every time this kind of special day, it was to reflect who among the courtiers were in the Emperor's heart. Of course, Le Chengdi, due to various considerations, would not completely follow his own likes and dislikes. However, from some small details, everyone would often be able to deduce the truth. It was a big crime to speculate about the Emperor's intentions, but as a courtier, if you completely did not think about the Emperor's thoughts, you would probably be out of the game if you were not careful.
The Luo Family was given six dishes, and all of them were dishes with good meanings. There were more than one hundred dumplings, with all kinds of flavors. It was just that the number of dumplings was a bit too much. It should be known that the Emperor gave out food, and everything must be finished. It could not be given to the servants, as that would be seen as looking down on the Emperor's prestige.
Luo Peishan waved his hand and kept a part of it, and the rest were all given out. Every in-law's family had a share, including the Chen Family. In this way, each family did not have much. That was something bestowed by the Emperor. How many people wanted it but could not get it. Therefore, when they knew the origin of these dumplings, there was not a single person who was not happy. Each dumpling was divided and divided. What could reach each person's mouth was not a big piece, but it made the people who ate it feel that it was the best delicacy in the world, and they enjoyed eating it very much.
Even though it was already May, the rewarded dishes could not escape the cold fate. Moreover, there was no such thing as eating cold food on a hot day. Jingwan paid special attention to food, so she was not very interested in these dishes.
"Father, there were only two dishes last year, but there are twice as many this year. Is this …"
Luo Peishan waved his hand, "After being promoted to the Minister of Personnel, it is natural to add one more dish. The other three dishes are for the third daughter. Don't think that your father is so important to the Emperor that ordinary people can't compare with him."
Well, they all understood. However, these dishes were not designated to anyone. Luo Peishan waved his hand again, and the dishes were divided.
More than two hours after lunch, Le Chengdi took the concubines and the princes and princesses back to the palace. As for the murderer of the murder case, there was still no clue, which made Le Chengdi a little annoyed. It also proved that this was not an ordinary murder case. However, no one could say for sure what the reason was. In addition, his son and his officials had a private bet with each other. The "new hatred" and the old hatred added together, which naturally made him angry. One of his good sons, because he lost, let people beat the participants of the competition half to death, and then directly dragged them away without asking any more questions. If something went wrong, these people might lose their lives.
Le Chengdi couldn't wait to tie him up and beat him fiercely. This idiot, didn't he know how to deal with it privately?
Yes, in Le Chengdi's view, his fault was not that he beat people, but that he beat people at the wrong time and place, which was easy to be criticized. Just wait and see, he would definitely be impeached by the Imperial Censor tomorrow.
Everyone knew that Le Chengdi was in a bad mood now, so naturally, no one went to find trouble with him.
Others didn't find trouble with him, but God continued to make trouble for Le Chengdi.
Before Le Chengdi stepped into the palace gate, he heard the report again, "… Lord Ruan's beloved daughter was on the way back to the mansion. The horse was frightened and the carriage overturned. Miss Ruan was thrown out of the carriage and almost died under the horse's hooves."
Le Chengdi was shocked and angry, "Have you checked whether it was an accident or man-made?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, this lowly one has not investigated. However, after asking the Ruan family, they were very certain that it was an accident. The horse that pulled the carriage was ill and the coachman who raised the horse did not discover it in time. The horse suddenly became ill and went crazy today, causing the accident." The commander of the imperial guards answered dutifully.
Le Chengdi frowned, but he looked relieved. No one saw it, or they might imagine that there was a "love and hate" drama between Le Chengdi and Ruan Fangfei, and Le Chengdi made his son a cuckold.
"How is Ruan Fangfei?"
"Your Majesty, after Miss Ruan was thrown out of the carriage, she has been in a coma, and … her face may have been hurt."
Under normal circumstances, this matter would not be reported to Le Chengdi immediately, but because Ruan Fangfei's maid had been tortured and killed before, it was not that no one suspected that the other party's target might be Ruan Fangfei. Now that this happened, it was inevitable that there would be doubts. In fact, when this matter was reported to Le Chengdi, it was to ask whether this matter needed to be investigated thoroughly with the previous murder case.
"Don't worry about it." Since the Ruan family said it was an accident, he would not do anything unnecessary. Le Chengdi ordered the chamberlain to tell the Empress to send someone to check. In fact, it was more subtle to see if Ruan Fangfei's face was really hurt. And how serious was the injury?
After returning to the palace, the Empress left first with the excuse that she was busy with palace affairs. Imperial Concubine Su stood beside Le Chengdi. Looking at Le Chengdi's frown, she reached out and gently stroked it, very worried. Le Chengdi held her hand, and there was an atmosphere between the two that outsiders could not get in. This made those favored concubines who wanted to get close to Le Chengdi feel jealous and embarrassed at the same time. Thinking of Imperial Concubine Su's means, they could only give up resentfully.
When the Imperial Concubine and Le Chengdi were together, the palace servants consciously retreated a little.
Le Chengdi held Imperial Concubine Su's hand and slowed down as if taking a stroll. As they walked, he suddenly sighed, "What did I say? Ruan Fangfei, this girl, might also have an accident. Look, it's true."
Imperial Concubine Su remembered the conversation she had with Le Chengdi, "She had an accident, and it was not Yuan'er who did anything to her. How can Yuan'er be blamed? This is too unfair. If I were to say, it's all their bad luck."
Le Chengdi firmly believed that his evil son had jinxed his wife, but Imperial Concubine Su had always been unwilling to admit it. Imperial Concubine Su, who had always been gentle in front of him, often talked back to him when she talked about that evil son's marriage. Le Chengdi laughed, "You, ah, this is not the first time this has happened. Even now, you still refuse to admit it."
"It's nonsense. Why do I have to admit it? I have a hunch that this time, the Luo Family's Third Miss will be able to marry Yuan'er smoothly. At that time, I will naturally shut those who say that Yuan'er jinxes his wife. "
Those people included him, the Emperor.
"Although Your Majesty has decreed the marriage, the Three Letters and Six Rites have not been completed yet. Your Majesty, this concubine will not accompany you any longer. This concubine has to go and instruct the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs to quickly settle the marriage." She did not wait for Le Chengdi's response and hurriedly left after bowing.
Le Chengdi stood in the same place, confused. In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.
When everyone returned to the Ruan Family, whether it was the masters or the servants, they were all silent.
There were not many people left in Ruan Fangfei's room. Other than Ruan Ruizhong and his wife, there were only a few people who served Ruan Fangfei. Among them, two servant girls were still kneeling upright. The imperial physician had already left.
Ruan Ruizhong looked at his wife sitting by the bed and silently holding his daughter's hand. His heart ached. He walked forward and patted her shoulder, "Madam, don't worry. Didn't the imperial physician say that our daughter's injuries aren't very serious and will recover soon? The injury on her face isn't a big deal. Although it can't be completely healed, it won't be very obvious."
Old Madam Ruan, who was as beautiful as a young woman, raised her head to look at Ruan Ruizhong. She forced a smile, "Master, I am fine. You are busy. Later, Your Majesty will hold a banquet in the palace. You should go."
What his wife said was true. Ruan Ruizhong could only leave for the time being, "After returning from the palace, I will come to see Fangfei."
When Ruan Ruizhong left, the expression on Old Madam Ruan's face changed completely, "You two go and receive your punishment." Her voice was bone-chilling.
The two servant girls couldn't help but tremble. However, they didn't dare to say a single word.
After they left, another man who looked slightly thin and weak with no sense of presence came in and stood respectfully beside Madame Ruan. "Master, are we really going to let this matter go?"
"Not over, what else can we do?" Old Madam Ruan gritted her teeth and said. Ever since she married Ruan Ruizhong, she had never been so aggrieved, "The other party dared to act so brazenly. They must have some understanding of us. The fact that they were able to hinder all of you who were escorting Fangfei is the best proof. The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. You should know that once the matter of the Ruan Family's backyard is exposed, what will happen to us? Although we can't do anything on the surface, we must investigate clearly in the dark. What is the origin of the other party? " She thought that everything was under control. However, she didn't expect that there was such a terrifying enemy hiding in the dark. If everything was under the other party's nose, she shuddered at the thought.
"Master, rest assured. This little one will investigate clearly as soon as possible."
"En, you can go."
"This little one will retire."
Old Madam Ruan sat quietly for a moment, "Fangfei, don't worry. Mother will avenge you."
Ruan Ruizhong believed that Ruan Fangfei was an accident so easily? Yes! Not to mention that he didn't think that anyone would deliberately harm his daughter because there was really no reason. Furthermore, his second wife took care of everything in the Ruan family so well that he didn't need to spend any effort. His trust in his second wife was a little blind, which led to him not knowing anything about the matters in the backyard. It must be said that such a shrewd and wise man like him had fallen into such a trap. Unfortunately, he didn't know about it himself. Who knew what kind of reaction he would have when he found out in the future? Who knew if he would be pitiful or sad? Perhaps it was because he had never suffered a loss from a woman that he would be like this.
And in Jin Qinwang fu, Li Hongyuan sat in the shadows of his bedroom, making his whole person somewhat blurry and unreal.
"Master, the ointment has already been applied on Ruan Fangfei's face. It will take effect in a month. At that time, a black scar will grow on her face like a centipede." An Jiu stood beside An Yi and said respectfully.
Li Hongyuan faintly made a sound of 'en'.
"Master, this subordinate has something that I don't understand. Today's matter will inevitably alert the enemy."
"What Ben Wang wants is precisely to alert the enemy." A venomous snake that hid too well. Once it was startled, it wouldn't let it swim out. Instead, it would shrink even tighter and become more cautious. Because it knew who the enemy was in a place it didn't know and how strong they were. Today's matter made it understand that they were definitely not weak.
Also, it wasn't easy to deal with Ruan Fangfei using conventional methods, so it was better to use unconventional methods.
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