Chapter 770: Hitting a Sensitive Spot (Part Four)
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The Regent, who had always maintained a serious demeanor, unexpectedly spoke these words. An Xiaogu couldn’t help but let out a laugh. When Yuwen Chu glanced at her, and she quickly restrained herself, pretending to be looking at ants on the ground.
Yuwen Chu continued, “Listen carefully, I am well aware of the entire matter. Mingzhu terminated her engagement with Linan Wang in the past not for anything else but because Linan Wang harbored resentment. He believed his mother, Consort Zhou, died at the hands of the Great Empress Dowager and the Fus, and further believed that the late emperor usurped his throne. The engagement was bestowed by the emperor, and Linan Wang was never willing. He agreed only to seek revenge.
Mingzhu heard Linan Wang privately speaking about how he would treat her once he married her, which terrified her and drove her to desperately terminate the engagement. At that time, I happened to be present at the Jade Emperor Temple. Linan Wang showed no compassion or care, beating Mingzhu black and blue, even dislocating her jaw. Have you seen anyone treat their fiancée like that? I certainly haven’t.”
Mingzhu was somewhat annoyed when he brought up the past events at the Jade Emperor Temple, but she had to restrain herself and listen to his detailed account.
“Of course, Fu Xiang was protective of his daughter. Given the circumstances, the engagement naturally couldn’t continue, so it had to be annulled. However, Linan Wang felt embarrassed and, taking advantage of the chaos, trespassed into Fu’s mansion and wielded a knife, accusing Fu Mingzhu of injuring someone, blaming Fu for not disciplining his daughter properly. I, as the presiding judge, happened to handle this case…”
Yuwen Chu summarized the events concisely, and Mingzhu, following his calm narration, recalled the past events and experiences, feeling a warmth in her heart. He had pursued her so ardently, everywhere, yet she had been oblivious, finding him annoying and boring. Surely, at that time, he must have wished to cut open her head like Jiang Zhouzi, just to see what was inside?
The thought made Mingzhu unconsciously smile, and Yuwen Chu, noticing her gaze, responded with warmth. The onlookers could see the hidden affection between the two. This was not the way a cheating wife and a husband having an affair with another woman should behave!
After recounting the events of the past, Yuwen Chu changed the subject, “It was through these events that I was deeply moved by Fu Mingzhu’s character. Even if she may be a bit clumsy, impulsive, or petty, I am willing to endure it all. I begged the Great Empress Dowager for her hand in marriage and implored Fu to marry her to me because I know she will be someone who will share joys and sorrows with me, weathering the storms together, and sharing everything with me.”
“As for the trip to Yicheng, all the guards around her and those who served her were mine. Every move, every stop, every action, I not only knew about them all but also carefully planned and arranged them, just because I couldn’t bear to see her suffer for the sake of my child! It’s a fact that Jiang Zhouzi was imprisoned and abused by Linan Wang. It’s also a fact that I ordered Huan Wang and the Regent Wangfei to go to the capital together. Linan Wang’s avoidance of tasks on the road is also a fact!”
Yuwen Chu coolly remarked, “Linan Wangfei, do you have anything else to ask or say? Just because you think highly of your husband, does that mean all women in the world must think highly of him too? That wouldn’t be good. Thankfully, Mingzhu doesn’t have this problem like you do, otherwise many households in the capital would suffer.”
The Wusun Princess’s face alternated between red and white, stubbornly saying, “Why did she make His Highness give away the piece of jade that was originally meant for me, to give it to Millet?”
A terrifying expression appeared on Yuwen Chu’s face. “Jade?” He sneered and reached out his hand. Li Quanxin immediately presented the piece of jade wrapped in silk.
Yuwen Chu placed the jade on the table. Then, with a wave of his hand, five or six maidservants each brought a jade stone, neatly arranged them on the side. Each jade stone was of the finest quality, with its own unique characteristics. Even Qi Wangfei, an experienced Wangfei, was amazed. No wonder people said that Ying Wang was adept at managing wealth and treasures; it was indeed true.
Yuwen Chu asked Mingzhu, “What do you think? Do you think we lack this piece of worthless jade?”
Mingzhu picked up the piece of jade and slammed it fiercely onto the ground, then looked at the Wusun Princess and said, “Pick whichever piece you like and take it away.”
The Wusun Princess angrily retorted, “Are you trying to suppress me with money?”
Mingzhu decisively slapped her with all her strength.
After the slap, Mingzhu said, “This slap is for my Millet! I could overlook you slandering me because you’re far from home and not loved by your husband. I could consider you as someone delusional and jealous. His Highness could overlook you slandering him because you’re a woman and the Wusun Princess, and he should be magnanimous. My parents and siblings-in-law could overlook you embarrassing my Fu family because they are courtiers who must consider the bigger picture and endure humiliation. But when it comes to my Millet, that’s where I draw the line! “
Mingzhu looked around and said loudly, “I ask everyone here to bear witness: from today onwards, the Regent Mansion does not welcome Linan Wangfei. I don’t want to see her! If anyone wants to invite guests, they can invite her, but then don’t invite me. If they invite me, then don’t invite her! Otherwise, I will either leave or not attend, and I hope you won’t blame me for being willful.”
Then, she fixed her gaze on the Wusun Princess and said softly, “Get lost! If you weren’t the Wusun Princess, I would make you pay with blood!”
The Wusun Princess, embarrassed and holding her face, wanted to rush forward and fight Mingzhu to the death but was restrained by instinct. Even if Yuwen Chu didn’t truly believe in Fu Mingzhu and deliberately acted this way to maintain his and the Regent Mansion’s dignity, she knew she couldn’t continue like this, or Yuwen Chu might really have her thrown out.
But it was probably for the best. At least, Fu Mingzhu wouldn’t dare to get close to Yuwen You anymore, right? She would definitely keep her distance. If Yuwen You couldn’t see Fu Mingzhu anymore, or if Yuwen Chu gave him a lesson, he would naturally come to his senses.
So, by making a scene today, she hadn’t completely gained nothing. The Wusun Princess walked out unsteadily, a smile on her lips. Her maidservant couldn’t understand and asked softly, “Your Highness lost, didn’t achieve your goal. Shouldn’t you feel upset?”
The Wusun Princess sneered, “It’s not just me who feels upset. Besides, how do you know I didn’t achieve my goal?”
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