0p0 Chapter 925 Spreading Rumors!
Chapter 925 Spreading Rumors!
News of Princess Zhaoyang's situation quickly spread throughout the capital.
Almost everyone in the capital was talking about how Li Wanhe was instructed by her elder sister to harm Princess Zhaoyang.
Such rumors spread like wildfire among the powerful and wealthy families in the capital.
Such rumors inevitably began to circulate within the palace.
When Mu Xin Nuan first learned about it, she was quite angry. However, after a few days, seeing that Zhao Yang seemed unable to produce any evidence, she stopped caring.
However, she didn't care, but the Li family and their relatives did.
Li Gang and his wife, along with Madam Li, came to plead their case. Although Mu Xin Nuan knew that this was all part of Princess Zhao Yang's scheme, now was not the time for her to explain. Moreover, things didn't seem to have reached their worst point yet.
"Your Majesty, if these rumors are allowed to continue spreading, I'm afraid both the Sun and Li families will be affected. Especially now that Sun Zhengyang is highly regarded by the Emperor, if things go wrong, it might even affect the Emperor's important affairs." Li Gang's face was somewhat anxious, clearly indicating that this military man had no good way to deal with such despicable methods.
"Second Uncle, don't worry, it's not a big deal. Actually, if we look at it from a different perspective, things will become clear."
"Please let me know, Madam."
“Think about it. If Li Wanhe was indeed instructed by Li Wanhua to murder Princess Zhaoyang, that would be a capital offense. If things go wrong, many people could be implicated. So why are there only rumors in the capital now, but no substantial evidence?”
"What does Ah Nuan mean?" Madam Li seemed to have caught on to something, "The person behind this doesn't actually have any real evidence?"
"Indeed! If there were truly evidence for such a serious matter, it would have been reported to the Emperor long ago. Why wait until now?"
“But Your Highness, do you think they did this just to damage the reputation of our two households? The truth is not important; what matters is what outsiders will think,” Li Gang said.
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "Uncle is right. That's true. That person was probably thinking of using external pressure to force the Emperor to give up his protection and favor towards the Li and Sun families. However, she was wrong about one thing. The Emperor is a wise and benevolent ruler. How could he be fooled by such despicable tricks?"
"Anuan, has the Emperor heard about this matter?" Madam Li grasped the crux of the matter.
"Your Majesty and I already knew. We just wanted to see who was behind this and what tricks they were up to."
"Has Your Highness made any progress yet?" Madam Li asked anxiously.
"Second Aunt, there's no need to worry. The Emperor has dispatched his most elite secret guards, and I believe there will be a result soon."
"That's good then. Your Majesty, I thank you very much."
Mu Xin Nuan offered a few more words of comfort, leaving only Li Shi behind, while Li Gang and his wife left early.
"Mother, the Li family and the Sun family will be fine. Your main focus now is to take good care of Qing'er. You don't need to worry about anything else. Rest assured, if those people want to make things difficult for the Li family and the Sun family, I certainly won't stand idly by. Not only me, but even the Emperor wouldn't allow it."
Only then did Madam Li nod in relief. "Your maternal grandfather and two uncles are all wholeheartedly loyal to the country. Over the years, have they ever uttered a single complaint? I only hope that His Majesty can truly understand."
“Mother, I cannot interfere in matters of the court. But as the Empress, I certainly have a say in the affairs of the inner palace and the various households.”
"What do you mean?" Madam Li was slightly suspicious, as she really didn't know what her daughter wanted to do.
"Mother, I'm afraid the matter at Princess Zhaoyang's residence is not so simple. You should stay here in the residence. Also, tell the Li and Sun families that unless there's something going on, it's best to stay away from outside."
"Could it be that someone wants it?"
"Mother!" Mu Xin Nuan interrupted her sharply, "Mother, we are all women, and it's better not to ask too many questions. Sometimes, not knowing is safer than knowing."
"Okay, I understand. I'll do as you say."
When Duanmu Chuze returned to Chengqian Palace, he saw Mu Xinnuan slumped on the couch, looking exhausted.
"What's wrong? Who has upset you again?"
"Who else could it be? Tell me, what exactly is Princess Zhaoyang trying to do? What good does she gain from slandering the Li family like this? Furthermore, if the Sun family is dragged into this matter, I'm afraid the Ming Prince's Mansion will also be implicated. What exactly is she trying to do?"
"Just wait and see what happens."
“Aze, can’t we just settle the matter of Princess Zhaoyang directly? We can simply explain the whole story to Father and Mother. They are not unreasonable people.”
“I know, don’t worry. I just don’t quite believe that Zhao Yang alone could set up such a big scheme.”
Such a huge scheme?
Mu Xin Nuan's expression changed slightly. Could it be that besides framing Li Wan Hua, she had other plans?
"Alright, don't overthink it. I've had people keeping an eye on her in the shadows for a while now. Don't worry, whatever she does, she won't be able to escape my notice."
"That's good."
“Anuan, Zongyao can walk now. This kid is quite smart. He’s not even a year old yet, and he can walk so steadily.”
"Yes, he left even earlier than Zonghua. Speaking of which, he was actually more outgoing than Zonghua. I don't know if it's because Zonghua is older, but I always feel that he is not as calm as Zonghua."
"Anuan, should we have another daughter?"
Mu Xin Nuan was a little slow to react and didn't keep up with his pace for a moment. She just casually said, "Sons and daughters, how can you just want them whenever you want?"
After she finished speaking, she turned and glared at him, "Didn't you say you felt sorry for me because childbirth was too painful and that you wouldn't let me have any more children?"
"Yes, that's what I thought before. But you're a doctor, and you've had two children. My mother said that after a woman has her first child, it's easier for her to have another one. The pain will also be much less. So, how about we have another daughter?"
Mu Xin Nuan smiled slightly, but ignored him.
“Anuan, look, we have two princes, but not a single princess. In the future, we won’t even have the chance to be parents-in-law. What a pity.”
"What's there to regret? Doesn't Jing'er have a daughter? Why don't you just bestow upon her the title of princess!"
Duanmu Chuze's face fell. "How can they be the same?"