59 Schemes Within Schemes 3 (1/2)
As Hongyue's piercing wails reverberated throughout the hall, even Concubine Ruolan could help but stare in disbelief. The damn girl was crying as if she was dying. Rolls of tears flowed out endlessly like she had an ocean behind her eyes and she didn't seem to be stopping soon. As the second concubine looked about, not one eye was on her. They were all focused on the wailing eldest miss. The concubine was stuck in a tight situation. On the hand, she could continue to cry, but at this point, she would just be wasting her tears. However, if she wanted to regain the attention she wanted, she would have to sob louder. But if she got to that point: wouldn't people call her petty for crying louder than a child?
Concubine Ruolan could only awkwardly dry her tear dainty as her eyes filled with hatred turned to Hongyue. However, Hongyue continued to cry louder, this time pointing her fingers at the second madam.
Qingyu who was kneeling had a hard time to keep from laughing. This girl was just so crafty dealing with everyone. He felt better that it wasn't just him that suffered under her hands.
”General Wei. Don't tell me, you bullying my fiance is your way of giving justice,” The Crown Prince remarked mockingly as he crossed his legs. His fingers tapped on the table, and his eyes were threatening.
General Wei helplessly denied the Crown Prince's accusation and gestured for nearby servants to get the eldest miss a chair. Hongyue stubbornly refused their help and remained on the ground.
”Father! This daughter has been greatly wronged. If you want this daughter to get up, Concubine Ruolan must first admit her faults.”
How bold!
A collective gasp could be heard, and even the Crown Prince looked surprised. Wasn't this miss supposed to be timid and afraid?
The general frowned.
Hongyue tilted her head to show off the harsh slap mark and pointed to the dried line of blood on her chin, ”Second Madam did a lot worse, yet I'm only asking for her to admit her wrongdoing. Is it too much to ask of her?!”
”Nonsense! What wrong did I do?!” The second concubine screeched.
Hongyue looked annoyed, ”Since Second Madam is so forgetful, it can't be helped. Hongyue is stupid but her memory isn't bad so let me remind you. Thief, liar, fraud and attempted murder!”
Another collective gasp sounded from the guests, and Concubine Ruolan paled. W-when did this brat become such a good talker? She bit her lip and tested her luck.
”Lord Husband, we've been husband and wife for so many years, how can you watch me being slandered like this? Do you really believe her words? She...she...doesn't even have the average capacity to comprehend. There must be someone who taught her to say these words. After all, she's too stupid.”
The general nodded. After all, these words were reasonable and very realistic. Perhaps his enemy was using this daughter of his to ruin his chance of climbing into higher powers. He looked gravely at Hongyue. If this eldest miss is a pawn used by the enemy, then he'll have to get rid of her.