amaotonovel Chapter 250: Unable to bear it, making a scene at the birthday banquet
Chapter 250: Unable to bear it, making a scene at the birthday banquet
"A few days ago, I went to Lingyun Temple with everyone from the Duke's Mansion to burn incense and pray. When I was looking for my wife, I passed by the pine forest in the temple and saw a purse left on the ground. Miss Liao was not far away, so I took the purse and went over to ask if it was the purse that Miss Liao dropped."
"I never thought that I had only exchanged a few words with Miss Liao, but the gossipy old woman saw it and made up some rumors, falsely accusing me of having an affair with Miss Liao. There were many pilgrims that day, and the rumors spread further and further, seriously affecting the reputation of Miss Liao and me!"
"The Duke's Mansion has already investigated this matter thoroughly, and has imprisoned the woman who spread the rumor. Before the incident, Miss Liao had already arranged a marriage, and she was very satisfied with this marriage. This is known to everyone in the Duke's Mansion! You can't let these rumors make you give up being the wife of a fourth-rank official in the court and insist on being my concubine! If I really agree to this, I'm afraid I'll have a guilty conscience for the rest of my life!"
Xiao Yan'an told the whole story in one breath.
These words are sincere and passionate.
After everyone understood the truth of the matter, their views on Xiao Yanan changed a little.
Although he is a bit useless, his character is still good.
“Your Majesty, it is exactly as the prince said. Moreover, after the rumor spread, Lord Luo, who was discussing marriage with Liao Yunfei, came to the door in person and said that he did not believe a single word of those rumors, and that these rumors would not affect his marriage with Liao Yunfei.” The old lady of the Duke’s Mansion clarified word by word, strongly supporting Xiao Yan’an.
Even if the mastermind behind this incident is the Emperor or the Queen Mother, they don't want to tolerate it any longer!
"Your Majesty, I have also advised Miss Liao, hoping that she would not be influenced by those rumors and would not ruin her bright future because of them." The princess also stood up and said something.
Everyone began to speculate again.
Judging from the situation, the Duke's Mansion must clear Liao Yunfei's name.
From the current perspective, Liao Yunfei, one of the parties involved in this incident, was short-sighted and was frightened by some rumors. She must have felt that her reputation was damaged and she was not worthy of being the wife of the main wife, so she was willing to be a concubine.
As for Xiao Yan'an, he had nothing to say and was quite responsible. He could refuse such a beauty with righteous words and was not tempted by her beauty at all.
I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding about this matter.
Liao Yunfei's face looked extremely ugly, and she looked like she was being roasted on fire.
As soon as Xiao Yan'an rejected her, the people from the Duke's Mansion immediately took the opportunity to join in.
Her idea of being given to Xiao Yanan as a sympathetic victim was no longer feasible.
She glanced nervously in the direction of Concubine Luo, who was resting her hands on the armrests of the chair and patted them lightly a few times, looking as if it had nothing to do with her.
Liao Yunfei became even more anxious.
Concubine Luo took the initiative to find her and said she would help her enter the prince's backyard.
She knew what Concubine Luo was planning. She hoped that no matter whether it was the Duke's Mansion or the Prince of Huaiyang's Mansion, there would be unrest in the family.
She has already reached a consensus with Concubine Luo. If she regrets it now, will Concubine Luo kill her?
"Liao Yunfei, do you still want to ask the emperor and me to make the decision for you?" the empress dowager asked in a deep voice.
Liao Yunfei suddenly felt a sense of oppression.
Having taken this step, she has no way back.
The princess and the people in the Duke's Mansion are now forcing her to reveal her true colors so that she will be despised by others.
If she wanted to protect her reputation, she had to give up Xiao Yanan.
You can't have both.
She turned and looked in Xiao Yan'an's direction, and her thoughts suddenly became more determined.
She wants Xiao Yanan!
"Your Highness, I am still willing to be the Crown Prince's concubine." Liao Yunfei responded respectfully, "Because I found that after the marriage proposal, my mind became clearer and I knew who I liked better. The person I like is the Crown Prince, not Lord Luo who is planning a marriage with me. I know that the Crown Prince has already married, so I can only be his concubine. I hope the Queen Mother will agree."
"How outrageous! Liao Yunfei, for your own selfish desires, you have put the Queen Mother into an unkind and unjust situation!" The princess shouted coldly.
Looking at the whole audience, only Princess Huaiyang dared to say such words.
The Queen Mother's face darkened, and she was obviously displeased, but she did not lose her temper on the spot.
"As the saying goes, it is better to demolish ten temples than to ruin a marriage. At the beginning, you were so happy to discuss the marriage with Lord Luo. Now you fall in love with someone else so quickly. Have you considered Lord Luo's reputation?" The princess questioned Liao Yunfei again.
Liao Yunfei was speechless after being asked this question, and the color on his face disappeared visibly.
"Princess, there is a saying that a forced melon is not sweet. Since Liao Yunfei likes the prince, she will not be happy even if she marries Lord Luo. I admire Liao Yunfei's straightforward character. She is sincere and not fake." Concubine Luo took over the conversation.
By saying this, she saved a lot of face for Liao Yunfei.
"She doesn't like Lord Luo, broke the engagement, was disrespectful to her elders, and was treacherous. Your Majesty, do you still think she is true to her nature? Let me ask you, I'm afraid you have always had some misunderstandings about true nature?" The princess directly retorted.
This sentence touched the sore spot of Concubine Luo and the Luo family!
The Luo family has precedents of breaking off an engagement and marrying another woman, and being disloyal.
Concubine Luo's chest was heaving with anger. She didn't respond but secretly looked at the Empress Dowager's expression.
It is obvious that the Queen Mother is in a very bad mood.
The whole world seemed to be still. Even the sound was gone, and no one dared to make a sound.
What's the difference between this incident and the riot at the empress dowager's birthday banquet?
If you offend the emperor, you may have to bear any consequences!
Everyone thinks that Liao Yunfei is so annoying!
It was all her fault that ruined the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet!
I really hope they will not be implicated. If anyone is to be punished, then punish Liao Yunfei, the Duke's Mansion, and the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion.
Ji Chuhe looked nervously in the direction of his mother, feeling a little worried. It seemed that his mother was really upset.
Unfortunately, her status was still too low, so she had no say and could only let her mother deal with it on her own.
"Also, Your Majesty, you said that a forced melon is not sweet. The prince doesn't like Miss Liao and is unwilling to take her as a concubine. This is also a forced melon, right? Since it is a forced melon, how come she can be a concubine to the prince but not marry Lord Luo? The status of a principal wife and a concubine is one in heaven and one on earth. Everyone knows how to choose." The princess said again.
Concubine Luo's expression suddenly became even uglier.
Everyone's emotions were in suspense because of the princess.
I don’t know how this matter will end.
"Princess, you are right. There is indeed a big difference between being a wife and a concubine. Liao Yunfei married into the Luo family as the principal wife. If the couple becomes alienated, the family will break up. Liao Yunfei becomes the prince's concubine. She doesn't have to worry about the housekeeper. She just needs to serve the prince. In the future, the two of them will always develop some feelings. My opinion is to proceed from the overall situation!" After the imperial concubine finished speaking, she glanced at the princess with contempt.