Just as he finished speaking, the young woman and the man who had been beaten earlier scrambled out and knelt down. If it was now, even though they knew it was a disaster, if they could avoid it, they probably wouldn't want to come out. However, they were unlucky enough to be implicated. Could they deny that they were from Marquis Changping's household? If they didn't come out, even if they hesitated for a moment, they would probably be "betrayed" by the gazes of others. "This subject's Cui-shi from Marquis Changping's household greets Your Highness. May Your Highness live for a thousand years." After speaking, they knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads or speak. Their trembling bodies betrayed their true emotions.
"Marquis Changping's household?" Li Hongyuan murmured, "Marquis Changping's household is in decline, but the Cui clan still has some foundation. Even if they don't have any foundation, they should at least put on a show. They don't even care about their face anymore, producing such a thing?"
Just based on that girl's attitude, she didn't have the slightest bit of modesty that a noble family should have. Even if they were in decline and couldn't support themselves financially, they shouldn't have lost their strength of character. The Cui-shi's face could be said to have been completely thrown away.
Li Hongyuan had never been polite with his words. He didn't know how to be tactful. He was used to slapping people's faces and poking at people's pain. However, with his status, even if he tore open their scars and poked them until they were drenched in blood, they could only endure it without daring to make a sound. Normal people … fine, normal people wouldn't be able to raise him to such a level.
The faces of the two kneeling people flushed red, but what could they do? That was all their own doing.
"Your Highness, this servant knows a thing or two about Marquis Changping's household." At this moment, Mama Gong suddenly spoke.
If it was a normal servant, Li Hongyuan naturally wouldn't pay attention. However, normal servants wouldn't dare to speak at this time. Li Hongyuan glanced at Jingwan. Seeing that she seemed a little curious, he decided to forget it. Since his wife was curious, there was no harm in listening. He could also naturally take a look at her. "Speak."
Before Mama Gong had left the capital, in order to pave the way for Jingwan, she had naturally done her research on the various families in the capital. As for Marquis Changping's estate, it was probably a coincidence that she had a very detailed understanding of it. "Marquis Changping's current marchioness is actually the second wife. It is said that she is bedridden all year round. Her concubine mother is in charge of the household, and the marchioness will only appear when necessary. Back then, Marquis Changping's first wife died in childbirth, and he remarried his current wife. After being married to Marquis Changping for more than ten years, she was said to be a hen that couldn't lay eggs. Marquis Changping took pity on her weak body and couldn't bear to see her suffer the pain of bearing children, so she received quite a lot of praise. "At this point, Nanny Gong revealed a mocking smile." But in reality, this Marquis Changping's wife is just a decoration. She usually doesn't appear, not because her body is weak, but because she is imprisoned in a small courtyard in the Marquis's estate.
Everyone was in an uproar! Outsiders had mixed opinions about the Marquis of Changping. Some said that he was easily swayed and had a weak personality, while others said that he valued relationships and had a tender heart for the fairer sex. So it wasn't like that at all?
However, looking at the deathly pale faces of the people in Marquis Changping's fu, this might be true.
Li Hongyuan twiddled his fingers. He never cared about irrelevant people. "Continue." He spoke casually.
"Marquis Changping has a beloved woman. This person has nothing but a face …"
Wasn't this saying used to describe our Jin Qinwang? He really dared to say it! Everyone carefully peeked at Li Hongyuan, but seeing that his expression was normal, they couldn't help but silently criticize him.
"… Marquis Changping was so infatuated with her that his first wife died in childbirth. Because that woman also gave birth on the same day, all of the midwives and doctors were taken over by that side. However, I don't know if her life is strong or not, but her mother died while she lived well. It seems that it is this young lady. " Nanny Gong's gaze fell on Miss Cui who was in an unusual sorry state. Her emotions couldn't be seen, "That woman's life doesn't seem so good. So many people suffered, but the child she gave birth to died prematurely …"
Everyone pondered over these words. The more they thought about it, the more they felt that it wasn't right ah.
Especially the man who was still kneeling. His expression was abnormally ugly and filled with deep hatred. He didn't know that his own mother had died like this. How could his father be so ruthless? That was his first wife ah!
"Marquis Changping's beloved concubine lost her child and had a transference effect towards the first wife's child. She begged Marquis Changping to let her raise the child for the time being. Marquis Changping pitied his beloved concubine and pitied the fact that the child was born without a mother, so he nodded and agreed. This first wife's child was raised by a lowly concubine. They had always had a deep mother-daughter relationship. Even when that woman gave birth to another child, this didn't change. This young lady had always called her 'mother'. A child raised by a woman without any merit, not knowing the rules, not following propriety, not knowing shame and not following etiquette, can be understood. "
Many people's gazes fell on Nanny Gong. Her ability to trample on people was quite impressive.
"Originally, without the first wife as a stumbling block, everything was perfect. However, as a marquis, how could he not have a wife to hold the fort in the marquis's household? A lowly servant of unknown origin naturally couldn't be made the marquis's wife. However, if he were to remarry, what if she made things difficult for his beloved concubine? Thus, he carefully selected someone who was willing to be a puppet. The second wife of the Marquis of Changping was only willing because Marquis Changping wanted to repay her kindness. This young lady took a thief as her mother, humiliated her own brother, slapped her own sister-in-law in public, and even acted like an elder sister to that thief's child. " Nanny Gong's gaze fell on the kneeling man again, "As the marquis's eldest son, any servant can trample on him. When he reached the age of marriage, I married a merchant's daughter for money. I even glorified it by saying that she was my benefactor in the past. As a person, I can't be heartless. Thus, I didn't despise her status and even let the eldest son marry her to show my benevolence. Under normal circumstances, a merchant's daughter wouldn't be qualified to be the marquis's eldest son's concubine. "
The two kneeling people, oh, the Marquis Changping's eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, had been afraid before, but now they were unwilling and in pain. There was also the shame and embarrassment of having their wounds torn open.
"... As for this merchant's daughter, she was only an unfavored concubine's daughter. She looked like she had a large dowry, but not a single copper coin went into her hands. After all, that was only a transaction between the Marquis's household and the merchant's family. They gave up money to buy the path they wanted. How could they give up a beloved daughter to a man with no future to speak of? Fortunately, this merchant's daughter, other than her soft nature and only knowing how to swallow her anger, is still passable in other aspects. The husband and wife pair supported each other and could be considered harmonious. "
Tsk, this was countless times more exciting than the play on the stage.
"Marquis Changping's second son, born from his beloved concubine, was recorded under the marquis's wife's name at birth. He was raised in the name of the first wife. It is said that he is distinguished and elegant, with brilliant literary talent. Logically speaking, with today's situation, he shouldn't be absent."
Everyone looked around. "Over here." Someone shouted, following which, a path opened up in that direction.
"It's not my fault, it's not my fault …" Probably because he was in the middle of puberty, his voice sounded like that of a duck, and there was even a hint of sobbing. Someone seemed to want to push him out, but seeing no one appear after a long time, one could roughly guess what state he was in.
This time, without Li Hongyuan needing to instruct someone, a guard from the front of the mountain dragged the person over.
He looked to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, but at this moment, he was hugging his head tightly, wailing loudly, "It's not my fault, I'm not from the Marquis's household, I'm not …"
Everyone looked at each other. In order to not be implicated, he even denied his own identity, his family's ancestor? Wasn't this too much of a coward? Those who originally knew him, and even had a good relationship with him, were all ashamed to see him at this time.
This youth was thrown a few steps away from Li Hongyuan.
Li Hongyuan looked down from above, that gaze was like looking at an inanimate object. "Being so secretive, is it you who can't be seen, or is it Ben Wang?"
When they wanted to nitpick, they would definitely say that everything they did was wrong.
The youth was kicked, clearly wanting him to remove his hand, but he still hugged his head tightly, covered his face, and shivered. Moreover, there was a puddle of water on the ground. Someone exclaimed, and then hurriedly retreated.
Probably no one would know that the reason why this person was so afraid of Li Hongyuan was because last year, he was audacious and self-righteous, or it could be said that a newborn calf was not afraid of a tiger. He thought that even if Jin Qinwang was a Wangye, he could not be lawless. He courted death and came to provoke him. The result was naturally ruthless, and he was clearly told that if he dared to appear again, he would be completely crippled. The people around Li Hongyuan had many tricks up their sleeves. This second young master Cui's psychological shadow had not disappeared until now. Seeing Jin Qinwang, this shadow was instantly magnified ten times, a hundred times. He was terrified to the extreme, pissing his pants in terror and not daring to let Li Hongyuan see his face.
In fact, he was purely thinking too much. In the sea of people that Li Hongyuan had taught a lesson, he did not have the effort to remember who a small fish or shrimp was, or what kind of face he had. Even if the people around him remembered him well, they would not remind Li Hongyuan when they had nothing to do. Because that was not asking for credit, but seeking death.
Li Hongyuan's face was dark. He reached out to grab Jingwan's hand and walked away, "Clean it up."
Everyone here was a noble person. If they were tainted, they naturally could not stay.
Jingwan was pulled away by Li Hongyuan. In this public place, even husband and wife scrupulously observed etiquette and would not be so intimate. Jingwan tried to pull her hand back, but the result could be imagined. Jingwan also could not make too big of a movement, otherwise it would only attract more attention. After entering a pavilion not far away, he sat down and motioned for Jingwan to sit next to him.
Jingwan looked at him, "Many thanks to Wangye, but it is inappropriate for this subject to stand."
Li Hongyuan didn't say anything. He just stared straight at her.
This matter was not over yet. The related people could not leave, and the unrelated people did not want to leave.
Being in the center of everyone's attention, Jingwan's scalp was a little numb. She was a little resentful towards Li Hongyuan, but more than that, she was helpless. Competing with this person, she would probably always be the loser. If the stalemate continued, the situation would only be more awkward.
"Many thanks to Wangye." Jingwan could only thank him, and then, as far as possible, she distanced herself from him.
"Ben Wang said, you and Ben Wang have the same honor." Li Hongyuan said after she sat down.
Jingwan smiled. Sitting down, she was a lot calmer.
This scene, naturally, stung some people's eyes. Even when he was her fiancé, he could not be so close to her. They had to take into account her reputation. They could not be close to Jingwan and not let her be criticized, but Jin Qinwang could. For example, just now when they held hands, just like now. How many people saw it, but they all looked down and pretended not to see it.
Jingwan was calm, and then she asked Sun Yijia to sit down next to her.
Sun Yijia glanced at Li Hongyuan. Seeing that he did not express anything, for the sake of the child in her belly, she could not stand for long. She took it as his acquiescence, and also sat down without any politeness. Her impression of Li Hongyuan was a little better than before, but only because he was good to Jingwan. Towards him, she still did not have a good impression.
Li Hongyuan looked at Gong Mama, "Is it over?"
"Replying to Wang Ye, Marquis Changping's only legitimate son is his eldest son. To the outside world, the first child of his beloved concubine who died at birth was born of his first wife. Originally, he was living well, but was strangled to death by that woman. Then, she let her daughter pretend to be the first wife's leftover child …"
"Nonsense, I am the eldest daughter of the first wife of the Marquis of Changping's estate, not some concubine's daughter. Don't slander me …" Miss Cui hadn't dared to speak up before. No matter how much Mama Gong had told her about her parents, she had remained silent. But now that her identity was involved, she couldn't care less about being afraid and hurriedly jumped out to deny it. However, looking at her flustered expression and her stern expression, everyone understood that what she said was most likely true. Moreover, this young lady definitely knew about her background. It was natural to be close to that "thief mother" without any barrier.
Childe Cui, on the other hand, ignored his fear of Li Hongyuan and looked at Mammy Gong in disbelief. "Is what this Mammy said true?" Then, he repeatedly tolerated the so-called legitimate younger sister, thinking that she was still young and was instigated by that bitch. But in the end, in the end … His eyes were bloodshot with hatred, and he was so angry that he wanted to kill someone.
"You already have the answer in your heart. Why bother to ask?"
When his mother passed away, although he was only five or six years old, he already remembered that his mother was a gentle and quiet woman. However, his younger sister was unruly, willful, unintelligent, and opinionated. Everyone in his maternal family said that she was not like his mother at all. Because she looked more like her father, no one doubted her identity.
Young Master Cui suddenly flew into a rage, punching and kicking the girl who was still clamoring beside him. He was like an enraged beast, and his gaze was as if he wanted to eat her alive.
It was not right for a man to beat a girl so violently. However, if all of this was true, then this Master Cui was too pitiful. His own father had 'killed' his own mother, his own brother had been strangled to death, and his identity had been replaced by a concubine's daughter. His honor and glory had all been taken away by a fake son.
Marquis Changping had always said that his eldest son was unworthy and that his second son was clever, and he had the intention of giving the title to his second son.
In the past, he really believed that his father did not like him because he had a hard fate. Even if it did not make sense, he would find excuses to deceive himself and others. But when everything was laid bare …
Everyone could feel the towering hatred. Because of this, no one dared to step forward.
At first, Miss Cui still cursed and wanted to retaliate, wanting her father to punish him severely. But gradually, her body hurt more and more, and she felt like she was going to be beaten to death. "… Big Brother, don't hit me, please don't hit me. Don't listen to the nonsense of outsiders. I am your younger sister, didn't you say that you love me the most …"
Her last words were like the ignition of a barrel of explosives. She was sometimes cold and sometimes warm to him. Now that he thought about it, it seemed that she would only get close to him when she needed him to be the scapegoat. The rest of the time, she would act high and mighty. He thought that he had to please that woman, so he had to do this. But the truth was that he was too stupid. He had mixed up the act with his true feelings. "You b * tch, b * tch, you deserve to die, deserve to die …"
This ruthless kick caused him to spit out blood.
Jingwan frowned slightly. She glanced sideways at Sun Yijia and her stomach. This kind of violence and blood was not good.
Li Hongyuan saw Jingwan's reaction. "Enough."
With these two simple words, someone immediately stepped forward to stop them. Master Cui continued like a madman, but he was after all a frail young master. How could he compare to the powerful guards? He was easily subdued.
"Marquis Changping, ben wang does not need to fabricate charges for him. Not fixing the curtains, favoring the concubine and neglecting the wife, using a concubine as the legitimate wife. These are enough for Marquis Changping to be replaced with someone else." This could be said to be the final word.
Even if these were just Mama Gong's side of the story, so what? Since Jin Qinwang said it was true, then it must be true. If Marquis Changping was a Marquis with illustrious power, he would naturally not let it go. Even if he was convicted, he would need to investigate. Even Li Hongyuan would not easily say such a thing. However, he only had the title of Marquis and a sixth-rank official position. Unfortunately, they were all empty titles. As for the other clansmen of the Cui family, in reality, they vaguely knew that their future would be broader if they were further away from Marquis Changping fu.
As for that Second Master Cui, who was so frightened that he wet his pants, they did not know if he was really "dealt with". In any case, he did not appear again.
The rest of the matter had nothing to do with them. Whether it was a demotion, a demotion, or a replacement, it was all up to the emperor.
Li Hongyuan waved his hand, letting them disperse and do what they should do.
Even Sun Yijia's eyes were clearly trying to chase him away.
Sun Yijia could not help but twitch her mouth, "Jingbo, what were you drawing just now? Can I take a look?"
"I'm not done yet. Why don't you come with me? You can't stand for too long. I'll have someone add a seat for you?" Even if Luo Jingbo was a "blockhead", he was not completely blind. What's more, he had already experienced the atmosphere between his younger sister and his future brother-in-law that did not allow others to disturb them. If he forced himself to stay on the side, it would only cause him heart-piercing pain.
"Okay, I haven't seen you draw outside." He wanted to chase her away? She did not want to stay here.
Outside the pavilion, Chen Zhengmin and Sun Yilin had not yet left. These two brothers were in the same boat.
Sun Yijia tugged at her elder brother, while Luo Jingbo directly hooked his arm around Chen Zhengmin's neck and dragged him away.
He did not want to arouse suspicion and cause unnecessary gossip, so he went along with the husband and wife. However, his footsteps were a little heavy, and it was difficult for him to raise a smile on his face.
When it came to matters of the heart, it was useless to persuade them too much. They had to walk out on their own.
Then, the servants also retreated far away.
After all, they were outside, so Li Hongyuan did not go so far as to touch her. He only tilted his head and looked at her, as if she would be satisfied as long as she looked at him like this.
There was nothing to distract them. If they were stared at for too long, it would be easy to get embarrassed. It was better to hug intimately in private. Jingwan wanted to rudely slap him away, but if she did, she would probably be in trouble. He indulged her in private, and she could casually scratch and bite him in bed. However, she could not do it in public. If she offended him in the slightest, not to mention other things, she probably would not be able to pass the trial of Noble Consort Su.
Li Hongyuan had always been good at reaching for a yard after taking an inch, and he was even better at taking advantage of people's weaknesses. Because he knew that she had scruples, he became more and more unscrupulous. He knew that it was not good to touch her, so he let her get up and sit on the other side of the table.
Li Hongyuan turned around, supported his chin with one hand, and continued to look at her calmly. Probably because his back was completely facing the person he did not want to do, his eyes became more and more unscrupulous. They were gentle and affectionate, but there was also a naked desire.
That gaze was as if he wanted to strip her naked. "Prince, can you not look at this subject's daughter like this?" Jingwan curled her lips, but only Li Hongyuan knew that she was gnashing her teeth.
"Actually, this husband would like to see how beautiful Wan Wan would be in such a place without an inch of clothing."
Jingwan's face flushed red. She was embarrassed and angry. "Pervert!" She said hatefully.
Li Hongyuan curled his lips into a charming smile, "Wan Wan, only today did you know that your husband is a pervert? I thought that you should have known on the 17th of May. However, Wan Wan can't blame this husband. You can only blame Wan Wan for being too delicious. Moreover, this husband has not eaten enough until now. Alas, Wan Wan, why don't you feel sorry for your husband? "
Jingwan's face was like a color palette. She thought that she had a glib tongue, but when it came to such a perverted topic, she could only fail miserably. "Shut up. Also, you are not a 'husband' yet."
"A fiancé is also a 'husband'."
"Oh, is that so?" Jingwan put on a fake smile, "In that case, you are only the third 'husband'."
Jingwan spoke quickly and regretted it as soon as she finished speaking. She saw a certain someone's face become gloomy in an instant. The temperature seemed to have dropped several degrees, and she even felt that ice was about to fall. His face changed faster than flipping through a book. She did not forget why he went crazy last night. In the end, she was the one who suffered. This person would really kill someone without a word. It was definitely not a joke. It was really tiring to meet such a person who treated human life as grass.
"Ah Yuan …" Jingwan softened her tone.
Li Hongyuan smiled again, but it was a gloomy smile.
"Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan, I am still your eighth 'wife'. We are even, even, right?!"
"Even? The ones before you don't care about me, but the ones before me don't give up on you. How can we be even? Last night, you said that you might not be able to see them, and today … "
"Hey, you can't be like this. How can today's situation be confused? Is it possible that in the future, where they are, I have to stay far away from them? Why? "She did not do anything shameful.
"Indeed, you should not avoid them. They are not qualified, so you can only …"
"You are not allowed to casually kill people." Jingwan said immediately.
"Wan Wan, who are you to say this? Even if Imperial Father says' not allowed 'to me, it may not be useful. "
Jingwan pursed her lips and did not speak.
Li Hongyuan's cold air was restrained a little. Sure enough, it was still too early for her to be unscrupulous and unscrupulous towards him. Some words couldn't be said too much. If he wasn't careful, she would probably shrink back and become self-disciplined. "Don't worry, I will not easily take their lives."
In other words, he probably would not let them go easily. Was it because of possessiveness or jealousy? Or maybe it was both? "Don't go too far. I only had one engagement with them, that's all." She really could not let go of this man and quarrel with him.
Jingwan showed weakness. Li Hongyuan knew when to stop. It was not worth quarreling with outsiders. "I estimate that we will return to the capital in ten days at most. After that, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival. Wan Wan, you will have your Adulthood Ceremony before the Spring Festival. After the Spring Festival, we will get married. "
She didn't know if it was because his expression was too gentle, or if there was too much expectation in his eyes, but Jingwan subconsciously nodded. "Okay." After she agreed, she was stunned for a moment, but then she smiled in relief.
There was no rule that said that she had to wait until the fifteenth to have her Adulthood Ceremony. Her birthday was in February, and it would be the fifteenth of February next year. It was not a virtual year. There was no problem for her to have her Adulthood Ceremony a few months before and after. Although the wedding date was not set, it should be in the spring of next year. The summer was too hot, and this man probably would not let her delay it until autumn.
Seeing Jingwan agree, Li Hongyuan's negative emotions all disappeared, and he showed an incredibly gentle smile.
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