Black Lotus Concubine's Case-solving Notes

Chapter 124 Sowing discord

Xie Zilin's originally happy mouth collapsed instantly, still looking as elegant and dignified as usual: "Princess, what's wrong with you?"

After saying that, he reached out and picked up the broken teacup at his feet.

Princess Pingchang was still dressed in gorgeous clothes today. She walked out of the inner hall with her long skirt dragging. The flesh on her cheeks trembled slightly because of anger: "At the poetry meeting three days ago, why was the prince consort so rude!"

This was very different from the gentle and considerate princess that day. Xie Zilin couldn't help but say with annoyance, "I drank a few more cups that day, and I was in a trance. I accidentally broke into the female guest seat. I have already explained this to the princess once!"

Princess Pingchang said angrily, "But the prince consort was too careless! He knew that it was Mingyue's banquet, so couldn't he be more vigilant and careful? Mingyue asked her trusted aides to submit a memorial to the emperor that day, impeaching the prince consort for misconduct! I spent so much effort to suppress this matter!"

Princess Pingchang became more and more angry as she thought about it. She was able to suppress the news because she had given Mingyue a handle as an equivalent exchange. However, that handle could have been used to better restrain Mingyue and the Ninth Prince, but now it was wasted! The Crown Prince also got angry with her because of this, how could she not be furious!

"But what about you, my prince consort? You didn't come home for three days! You put the whole thing on my shoulders alone and asked me to clean up the mess for you!"

Why is the princess like this today? She is so much worse than Feng! Xie Zilin was a little embarrassed to be scolded and taught a lesson. He flicked his sleeves and said, "I didn't ask the princess to clean up the mess for me!"

"Then I am just being too sentimental?!" Pingchang was shaking with anger, his entire face twisted and distorted.

Xie Zilin had a cold expression on his face. He didn't explain anything and just turned around to walk out. Princess Pingchang was stunned and stretched out her hand to stop him: "Where are you going, Prince Consort?"

"I'll stay in the side hall today!" After saying that, Xie Zilin left quickly.

Not long after they walked out, they heard the sound of things being broken in the house. Xie Zilin became more and more annoyed and walked in a hurry.

In the evening, it started to drizzle with thunder. Lu Zhengan followed Eunuch Yun in from the back door of the side hall and went straight to the inner hall of Pingchang.

Eunuch Yun withdrew at the right time, and Lu Zhengan walked in slowly in his official uniform. The curtains on the bed in the hall were let down, and the graceful figure of the woman inside could be vaguely seen. Princess Pingchang was wearing a white single dress with the collar slightly open. The water-red bellyband inside was loosely pulled down to her waist, and the red rope on it was draped over her snow-white skin, which was infinitely charming.

Lu Zhengan stumbled over, held Princess Pingchang's toes, and kissed them gently, as if he was kissing some rare treasure.

Then he undressed and got on the bed naked. Soon, the bed began to make creaking sounds.

"Am I beautiful?" Pingchang suddenly asked when the passion reached its climax.

"Princess, you are the most beautiful person in the world, and the most beautiful person in Zhengan's heart." Although he had reached his limit, Lu Zhengan did not vent because of this question. He just slowly hugged Xu Qiao's body and kissed her again and again.

"Do you know who lives next door?"

Lu Zhengan stopped and asked, "Who is it?"

"Prince Consort." For some reason, Princess Pingchang's body trembled slightly when she mentioned these two words. She looked as charming as honey soaked in water, and was about to melt. Lu Zhengan felt that he was being strangled more severely than usual, and he couldn't help but work harder, shaking the bed as if it would collapse in the next second.

"Princess... stop screaming." Lu Zhengan felt his heart pounding. Xie Zilin was right next door and could come over at any time, but he was having an affair with the princess. The more he thought about it, the more scared he felt, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

But Pingchang did not show any fear. His eyes became more charming, his body became softer, and his moans became louder.

"Don't worry...he can't hear you..."

"Princess……"

The two men hugged each other passionately. Even Eunuch Yun, who was guarding outside, had his ears red. He wondered what happened today. Lord Lu was even more heroic and powerful than usual.

In the side hall, Xie Zilin was drinking. He had sent away all his followers. The yard was extremely quiet and the only sound that could be heard was the rumbling thunder outside.

There was a small portrait hidden on the chest, with just a few strokes outlining the face of a stunning beauty. It was Feng Jia.

Xie Zilin drank one cup after another, and when he was drowsy, he dreamed of the woman he saw at dusk today. The woman was wearing a white veil, and the wind blew it up, revealing a beautiful face. He couldn't help but whispered, "Wanwan..."

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Early the next morning, the news of Meng's return home spread throughout the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Feng Jia sat in front of the bronze mirror while Qing Shu was dressing her. She complained, "I clearly heard from the old lady a few days ago that the eldest lady would not be invited back for the Fourth Miss's conferment ceremony. But then she changed her mind and said that the Prime Minister personally agreed to it and even let Meng take charge of the whole thing!"

"Once Meng comes back, he will definitely find ways to keep us here. All our previous efforts will be wasted!"

"If you keep worrying, your eyebrows will get tied into a knot." Feng Jia smiled and tapped her forehead.

"Miss, aren't you worried?" Qingshu became more worried.

"Let's wait and see," Feng Jia said, "If I can kick her out once, I can kick her out a second time!"

Qingshu then smiled happily, she knew that this was not false and her young lady had the ability to do so.

When Feng Jia arrived there, quite a few people had gathered at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The two aunts from the third and fourth rooms were standing at the head of the team. When they saw her coming, everyone looked at her with different expressions.

Xie Xiyi originally thought that she would be angry, but no, Feng Jia bowed politely to everyone, and then stood in the corner waiting, with a gentle smile on her face from beginning to end.

There was nothing good to watch, so Xie Xiyi had to turn his gaze away with lack of interest.

Soon, a gorgeous rosewood sedan stopped at the gate and Meng walked out gracefully.

Meng dressed up today, wearing a crimson purple skirt with gold embroidery, a green shawl, a half-sleeve dress, a swaying long skirt, a peacock bun, and her hair was filled with precious pearl hairpins. She had fair skin and red lips, and was the most beautiful woman in the world.

It was so impressive to wipe out the shame of that day.

However, upon closer inspection, one can find that Meng's eyes are swollen and strands of silver can be seen in the fine parts of her hair, indicating that she has aged.

Xie Shubai walked up slowly and held Meng's left hand. Meng's smile was kind and loving, but she didn't move. Her eyes swept across everyone's faces, and finally fell on the woman in green in the corner. She smiled and waved: "Lan Zhao."

Feng Jia could only move her feet, walk up to Meng, and lift up Meng's right hand. Only then did Meng slowly move her feet with satisfaction. A mother and two daughters, in the eyes of others it was truly a picture of a loving mother and filial son.

Lunch was eaten at the old lady's Tianhe Courtyard. Xie Qian happened to be at home on leave, and except for the sixth young master Xie Siyan who was still confined to the house, the whole family rarely got together.

Everyone has their own plans for a meal.

Ever since Meng was sent to a mansion outside the capital to be kept under strict surveillance, the power of housekeeper in the mansion was handed over to Tan from the fourth room. But before she could even get comfortable with the key to the position, Meng came back again. How could Tan not hate her?

Jiang and Meng were not on good terms with each other. Ever since Meng left, she no longer had to get up before dawn to pay her respects every day. She had a rare moment of happiness, but she didn't expect that this arrogant and domineering sister-in-law would come back so soon. Jiang gritted her teeth in hatred, but dared not show it on the surface and could only twist her handkerchief secretly.

The two sisters Xie Xiyi and Xie Changrong had always been jealous of Xie Shubai because of the title of county lady. When the Meng family fell from power, they were gloating over the fact that Xie Shubai had lost her backer, but they did not expect that the backer would return in the blink of an eye. They were very unhappy during the meal.

The remaining concubines and concubines were often bullied by the Meng family. Now that their good days are over, they are all ashamed.

Only Feng Jia maintained the same expression from beginning to end, and everyone in the family had a smile as warm as the spring breeze.

Halfway through the meal, Meng suddenly put down her chopsticks and looked at Feng Jia lovingly: "Lan Zhao, your fourth sister's enthronement ceremony will be in two days. Mother has ordered a set of jewelry for both of you sisters at Wuyuan Silver Shop. If you are free today, can you pick it up for mother?"

It's just to get something, just send a nanny over there, why should she go there in person?

Feng Jia looked at Meng without saying a word.