Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Chapter 571 Ridiculous that you miss your sister-in-law_1 (1/2)
Chapter 571: Chapter 571 Ridiculous that you miss your sister-in-law_1
Unlike the indifference of King Rui Residence towards the recent event, the entirety of Capital City was deeply shaken.
Lady Qi had died, even faster than Qi Yansong.
Qi Yansong had been imprisoned in the Sky Prison and was executed only after a trial.
But Lady Qi had taken her own life with a three-foot-long silk scarf as soon as the dawn broke.
With her death, the Queen lost her chance for self-defense.
No matter how much she insisted on her innocence in causing harm to Empress Xu, the Emperor chose not to believe her, demoting her and confining her to her quarters.
There was even speculation that the Emperor’s decision not to banish her to the Cold Palace outright was likely out of consideration for Chu Lan.
The Emperor had just reprimanded the Qi Family the previous year and stability in the royal court had only just been re-established, making it difficult to act against King Jing at this time.
Despite being the Emperor, he often found his options limited and could not always do as he pleased. It had been difficult enough to dispose of the Qi Family last year.
So this time, he only punished Lady Qi, showing leniency towards the Queen.
The incident had caused turmoil in the previously clear and stable royal court.
People across Capital City were becoming restless once again.
It was commonly believed that the downfall of the Qi family had secured King Jing’s position as Crown Prince, but it now seemed that matters were far from settled.
Since Lady Qi and the Queen had both harmed Empress Xu, King Jing and King Yu were the same to the Emperor. Neither one could be said to have his favor.
While there were signs of King Qin being favored by the Emperor, his talent was relatively inferior, making it difficult to surpass King Yu and King Jing.
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Sky Prison.
The surroundings were dark and cold, especially on this winter day. The cold made one shiver involuntarily.
Zuo Lingyue was crouched in a corner.
Footsteps approached, and a tall figure appeared outside the cell.
Through the cold iron prison door, Zuo Lingyue recognized the visitor. She somehow found the strength she was lacking and rushed to the door.
Gazing at the man she had been yearning for so long, Zuo Lingyue trembled, unable to utter the words she wanted to say.
Chu Lan looked coldly at Zuo Lingyue, who had lost her usually refined and graceful bearing, leaving only wretchedness and paleness.
Chu Lan asked, “Why did you do this? You have no grudge against Queen Rui, and your interactions are limited. You have met only a few times”.
“True, we’ve just seen each other a couple of times from afar. The only time we had a conversation was during the Lantern Festival,” Zuo Lingyue admitted.
“So why? What made you harbor such malicious intentions against her?”
“How dare you ask me why? Don’t you know why? Ask yourself, where were you on our wedding night?” Zuo Lingyue sneered bitterly, tears in her eyes and a smile sadder than crying on her lips.
Chu Lan frowned, “You know?”
“I wish I hadn’t found out! But I did! On our wedding night, my husband abandoned me to see his brother’s wife! What a joke!”
Zuo Lingyue spoke, her tone filled with mockery.
She was ridiculing Chu Lan, but she was also mocking herself.
Chu Lan’s frown deepened.
Zuo Lingyue continued, “If it had been only on our wedding night, I may have accepted it. But I remain untouched to this day! Can anyone believe that I’m still a virgin after being married for so long? My husband never once spent a night in my room!”