Chapter 174.4: Midnight Fright

Ruan Fang Fei deathly grabbed onto her mothers arm, forcibly opening her eyes. Everything was blurry before her eyes, but she fixedly stared at Li Hong Yuan, Li Hong Yuan, if not for you, if not for you

Impudent, Yuaners personal name, is it something you can directly address? What, todays matter, you still want to blame it on Yuaner? Dont a.s.sume that because your fathers the Head of the Cabinet Ministers, you just have yourself taken too seriously. To give face, yet not want, what a thing. n.o.ble Consort Su angrily scolded.

Ruan Rui Zhong was also anxious, but he could only let Ruan Fang Fei shut up. Afterwards, he even had to apologize to n.o.ble Consort Su, Your Highness, dont be angry, this ones daughter didnt mean that.

n.o.ble Consort Su coldly sneered, This consort doesnt care what she means. Its also fortunate that such a fickle woman wasnt lifted through the gates, else today, wouldnt she have directly given my son a green hat to wear? The so called cultivating ones moral character, managing the family and governing the state to pacify the country, Sir Ruan as an official, theres nothing to criticize, but its best one put some attention towards ones home. All say you married a good wife, virtuous and loving, yet in the end, had your daughter raised into this revolting manner. And as the daughter, appearing good in all aspects on normal days, yet deep down was a lowly s.l.u.t. And the mother, dignified and virtuous, but perhaps deep down also the same kind of ware.

Your Highness Ruan Rui Zhongs tone sharpened somewhat, Asking your Highness to not spit malicious slander. This ones daughters matter certainly must have secrets within.

Secrets? Of course there are, the secret is just shes naturally born wanton, residing in the boudoir

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, yet already fooling around with men.

Your Highness

Could it be that this is not the case? If she didnt run out herself, would she be in the straw pile field? Dont say she got schemed against and was actually taken away by others. Your Ruan family has that many servants, are they all useless? Even if she got schemed against, with that many people, how come its her meeting mishap every time? In the end, its still because she herself has problems.

Since Ruan Fang Fei was unwilling to defend herself, Ruan Rui Zhong was left speechless by n.o.ble Consort Sus words.

Le Cheng Emperor lightly coughed, Beloved consort, enough.

This was practically just Le Cheng Emperor waiting until after n.o.ble Consort Su had everything said, before finally adding a belated line, suffocating ones heart.

Zhong Qing, go to the Ruan familys side and ask around, see whether or not its the same as before.

Replying to your Majesty, this subject acted without permission and already asked around. The Ruan familys side didnt have anything out of place. Yu Zhong Qing, who was guarding outside the courtyard entrance like half a door G.o.d, immediately replied.

Previously, Ruan Fang Fei got frightened, and also three people got knocked unconscious, but ever since then, by her side, there were always people, yet there wasnt the slightest abnormality. Even Le Cheng Emperor all cant help but suspect that his beloved consorts deduction was correct.

It was already hot to begin with, so at this time, Ruan Rui Zhong was further dripping beads of sweat one after the other, wanting to ask Ruan Fang Fei again, but unfortunately, she fainted once again.

Old master, can everything be set aside first, save her first, save her first.. Ruan Old Madam used a handkerchief to press against Ruan Fang Feis forehead, desperately pleading.

Right, right, imperial physician, wheres the imperial physician?

The imperial physician actually already arrived, cowering outside the courtyard entrance, and hearing Ruan Rui Zhongs voice, he finally hastily entered, first bowing to Le Cheng Emperor and n.o.ble Consort Su. Enough, quickly go have a look.

The scene sunk into silence again.

This son will take ones leave. Li Hong Yuan once again opened his mouth, and without waiting for Le Cheng Emperors reply, just directly left.

Le Cheng Emperor didnt keep him either, turning his head towards n.o.ble Consort Su, How about beloved consort also go rest first?

Later. Your Majesty, since Miss Ruan is unwilling to tell the truth, and we cant use torture on her either, the cause of the incident, lets just set aside for now. But the matter that occurred between her and Zhong Qinw.a.n.g was nevertheless witnessed by that many people, so its best to take care of it as soon as possible. Just, my poor Yuaner, clearly didnt do anything at all, yet repeatedly kept getting implicated for some reason. As she said this, she even uncontrollably let out a soft sob.

Never mind the others, even Le Cheng Emperor all couldnt help but tug the corner of his mouth, that b.a.s.t.a.r.d was pitiful? Also, before, she even said he was good-tempered? If hes pitiful, then there isnt a single person in the world that isnt pitiful. And if hes good-tempered, then in this world, there isnt a single person thats not good-tempered. However, Ruan Rui Zhong and his wife, as well as Zhong Qinw.a.n.g, all looked towards Le Cheng Emperor.

Le Cheng Emperor muttered to himself momentarily, Beloved Minister Ruan has been loyal towards this emperor to the end, and has served Qi Yuan, bending to the task and sparing no effort. This emperor also cannot bear to see his lifelong clean reputation destroyed just like this. Imperial younger brother, right now, you dont have a main wife either, so this Ruan family daughter, why dont you just take her as your wife.

This younger brother accepts the decree. In front of Le Cheng Emperor, Zhong Qinw.a.n.g forever knew what he needed to do.

n.o.ble Consort Su slightly lowered her brows, retracting her gaze. Having torn her sons face, yet still want to escape unscathed and become a qin-w.a.n.gfei? Never mind not having you stamped down, but even raised your status? And furthermore, went from her sons soon-to-be side consort to becoming his elder? Even daydreams werent this beautiful. She leaned close to Le Cheng Emperor, Your Majesty, did you forget the fortune Grandmaster Liao Chen told for this Miss Ruan?

This reminder made Le Cheng Emperor suddenly sober up, All thanks to beloved consort for reminding this emperor. Thus, he immediately changed his words, Ruan family daughter, in the end, doesnt have a pure body, so just as a side consort then.

Ruan Rui Zhong nearly sprayed a mouthful of old blood. In his eyes, this was clearly just n.o.ble Consort Su causing trouble inside, evidently having forgotten what Li Hong Yuan once told him regarding Ruan Fang Feis fate. Thanking your Majesty for the magnanimous honor.

Have to say, Jing Wan also wasnt present, else she perhaps will all want to request this Head Cabinet Minister for the surface area of the shadow in his heart, asking him, for Le Cheng Emperor to treat him like this, would he still be loyal towards Le Cheng Emperor without regret? Although its said that thunder and rain were all a rulers grace, but after one has wholeheartedly put out, yet got in exchange the rulers thunder, would ones heart really not have the slightest complaint?

When Ruan Rui Zhong was thanking the Emperor, at least, his heart really wasnt at peace. Was it aimed at Le Cheng Emperor? n.o.ble Consort Su? Or Li Hong Yuan?

Moreover, for Le Cheng Emperor to handle it like this, will it not ruin Ruan Rui Zhongs clean reputation?

It wasnt a brilliant cover up to begin with, even equating to having no cover at all, then getting Jin Qinw.a.n.g involved, heheh, covering ones ears while stealing a bell

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, covering up yet only making matters worse, was all nothing more than this!

Le Cheng Emperor also felt tired, letting them all get lost, and after Ruan Fang Fei wakes up, if shes willing to talk, just talk, if not, then dont talk. Le Cheng Emperor was also too annoyed to deal with her, just telling Yu Zhong Qing to strengthen the defense and patrol, and for the other families to also not lower their guard. This trip truly hasnt been too peaceful. The matters afterwards, he also handed over to Yu Zhong Qing to clean up.

Even if the village functionary heard some things he shouldnt have heard, producing such a shameless daughter, he was also enough embarra.s.sed himself. As long as he was a smart one, he will properly restrict his family, not letting them babble nonsense outside. One has to know, as commoners, criticizing the imperial family, once caught, it was all a serious crime.

Li Hong Yuan returned to his own qinw.a.n.g carriage, An Yi.

An Yu soundlessly got on, kneeling with one knee before Li Hong Yuan, quietly having the matter reported.

The bridge along the road was broken by them, this was within Li Hong Yuans expectations, and that older cousin of Ruan Fang Feis, he also knew, He just unhesitantly bit her back just like that? Keep the person around, he will be useful later.

Just, Zhong Qinw.a.n.gs appearance really was an accident. Ruan Fang Feis resolute decision rather is fitting of her style.

On Wan Wans side, there cant be anymore mishaps.

Master, dont worry, because Sir Luo and Luo Old Madam already know of masters matters, when in the capital, we already sent guards to the Luo family directly. Miss Luos surroundings have always had people guarding, there wont be any problems.

En. Li Hong Yuan shut his eyes, You can withdraw.

The next day, Jing Wan woke up on time and washed up as usual. Afterwards, in her limited s.p.a.ce, did her morning exercises.

[1] Anything referring to the boudoir is just literary code for being an unmarried girl.

[2] Idiom meaning deceiving oneself.