Chapter 81: Can’t Dodge Disaster (2) (2/2)
Chu Lian: ……
She had been standing still right here, how could she have pushed her?
However, no one stood out to speak for her at this time. To the noble madams and young ladies here, she had already climbed the social ladder by marrying into House Jing’an. He Changdi’s sudden departure so soon after the marriage had then made her the hot topic of the season. Most of the people here were probably waiting to see her commit a faux pas. Even if they knew that she was being framed, not a single one would stand out for her.
Furthermore, the one trying to put her down seemed to be Heir Dingyuan’s wife. It might even be the Emperor’s most favoured child, Imperial Princess Leyao.
Madam Rong stopped in her tracks.
Miss Su gaped a little in shock. After blanking out for a moment, she finally recovered her senses. She turned to her sister-in-law and said, “Eldest Sister-in-Law, we… we…”
“Don’t say a word! We’ll wait!”
Madam Rong felt the urge to retreat.
Previously, when Imperial Princess Leyao had been purposely mocking Chu Lian, the princess was the one at fault. If she went up to defend Chu Lian, that was perfectly reasonable. Even if she made an enemy of the princess then, the news of her good deed and righteous defense of her family would spread out. However, it was a completely different situation now. She hadn’t clearly seen what happened. It didn’t matter who the culprit was, anyway. Madam Huang’s gift to Old Marquis Dingyuan for his longevity feast had been ruined, so it was now all Chu Lian’s fault.
If she went out now, she had to face both Madam Huang and Imperial Princess Leyao. There wouldn’t be any merit to her reputation, and she might even be labelled as someone who tried to cover up her family’s faults.
Madam Rong was already low enough in the ranks of noble madams. She was also in charge of managing the Ying Household. House Ying’s descent had slowly moulded her into someone who would seek profit and avoid all losses.
Miss Su desperately looked at the crowd, and was about to make her way forward when Madam Rong held her back.
Eighth Miss, Miss Yuan, hid behind Madam Rong and watched. Hidden in the shadows, her lips curled up.
……
Xiao Bojian stood outside the corridor, his right hand gripping the red painted railing tightly as his gaze fixed upon the scene across the pond.
Heir Zheng used the folding fan in his hands to block the sun shining from above and carelessly said, “Senior Xiao, it seems like something must have happened over there. Even the Princess is around! It looks quite lively.”
……
On the third floor of Qingfeng Court, the smell of hardwood incense filled the area. There was practically no one around, and it was extremely peaceful and serene. The window facing the pond was only opened halfway, and from that small opening, a tall person could be seen.
He had sharp features, and a pair of azure eyes that were currently focused on Mei Court.
The man waved his hand and a human figure appeared next to him.
“Master, what are your orders?”
“Go over to Mei Court. If they try to punish Miss Chu, save her.”
“Understood.”
The figure disappeared in a flash.