Chapter 266 Drama in the Art Courtyard (1/2)

Before Lin Mengya entered the courtyard, she could hear the riotous noises echoing from within the courtyard.

It appeared that the Art Courtyard was very busy today.

There were two heavy set women standing at the entrance of the courtyard. Despite many people outside trying to take a peep into the courtyard and wanting to enter it, they were stopped by the two women.

“Why are you blocking the way. Back away.”

Lin Mengya said casually and the onlookers reluctantly retreated at her command.

They knew clearly that the commotion would not easily die down wherever Lin Mengya was.

Inside, the Art Courtyard was bustling with people and their activities. Some were waiting on Concubine De but there were also some unfamiliar faces. Lin Mengya was adorned with dazzling pieces of jewelry, looking exceptionally classy. The people quickly recognized that she was none other than the much talked about Princess Yu.

Their breath was taken away when they saw Lin Mengya’s beautiful face. They instantly understood the reason Prince Yu did not fancy Jiang Ruqin.

What a great contrast between the two ladies! Only an idiot would allow a beautiful like Princess Yu to stay home alone!

“Sob sob— I did not do it, Aunt. I have been framed. I really didn’t do it.”

In the main building, Jiang Ruqin could be heard weeping bitterly. Her miserable crying would have made many feel sympathetic if she had not been caught in the act of an immoral act.

Unfortunately, she would not be able to emancipate herself this time.

“Shut up! Concubine De, I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Those people whom I brought along with me from Spring Breeze Pavilion are eyewitnesses. The Cui Family may not be as prominent as the Jiang Family, but we will not tolerate the slut who brought shame upon the family.”

It was the voice of a man who spoke. He sounded a little breathless from the rage, but Lin Mengya could hear the determination in his voice.

It would be strange if people were forbearing towards such things.

No one had tried to stop Lin Mengya as she made her into the house. Upon arrival, she could see that Jiang Ruqin, whose clothes were in disarray, was on her knees, weeping.

If she had not dreamed of getting her hands on Long TianhaoLong Tianyu, she would not have been so foolish to be used by others and ended up in this pathetic state.

She had brought this upon herself and she had only herself to blame.

Concubine De was sitting on the main seat and looking solemn, but no one was able to tell what was in her heart. Her eyes were cold, as if she was utterly disappointed in Jiang Ruqin.

“The Jiang Family is accountable to you. However, we don’t want to wash our dirty linen in public. If we continue in this manner, I suppose the reputation of the Cui Family would be affected too. Please go home, Master Cui. You have my word that I will not show any partiality towards Ruqin.”

Since Concubine De had spoken, the infuriated Master Cui did not push further but backed off.

After careful pondering, he thought Concubine De’s words made sense. The Cuis were a scholarly family. He had not formally married Jiang Ruqin after all. Cui Family did not have to bear the Jiang Ruqin’s shame.

“Alright, I rest assured by what Concubine De said. The Cui Family may not be prominent, my father is after all the imperial censor of the nation. Family honor is even more highly esteemed than our lives. You must uphold justice, Your Highness, and resume the Cui Family its due honor.”

His words were neither supercilious nor obsequious. This made Lin Mengya take a second look at Master Cui. He was not exceptionally handsome, but there was an air of scholarly elegance.

Compared to the traditional scholars, however, he did not appear as pedantic. He was indeed a fine young man but sadly, he had Jiang Ruqin as his fiancé.

“Alright, I promise to be accountable. Yun Ruo, please help our guest out.”

Concubine De was not going to stand on ceremony. Jiang Ruqin had utterly shamed her anyway. Moreover, the Cuis were known for their stubbornness. She could foresee that she would have a hard time trying to solve this problem.

“Thank you for fulfilling my wishes, Your Highness. I shall excuse myself now.”

The Cuis were straightforward people. Concubine De was going to have a tough time.

She had to punish Jiang Ruqin given that she was her niece. If not, it would be difficult to deal with the Cui Family once they decided to look into the matter on their own.

With a solemn expression on her face, Concubine De looked at Jiang Ruqin with disappointment in her eyes. Sadly, there was no turning back for this matter.

Coincidentally, Concubine De spotted Lin Mengya standing by the door, and her heart sank. Being Jiang Ruqin’s aunt, Concubine De knew her character too well. Although Jiang Ruqin was usually presumptuous and daring in her ways and had overstepped the bounds of what was proper, she would never be so audacious to behave improperly with another man in public places.

Was it Lin Mengya’s doing?

However, from the way Lin Mengya was frowning deeply, she was obviously not rejoicing over this disaster. Moreover, apart from Baizhi, who was a straightforward person, the other three of Lin Mengya’s maid were all looking down.

Either they were too cunning and were able to hide it well, or that Lin Mengya was truly unaware.

“Mother, your daughter-in-law, I have come to pay my respects and wish you peace. The year has almost come to an end. Is there anything you would like me to get for you?”