dognovel Chapter 137 The Princess's Lament!
Chapter 137 The Princess's Lament!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't know how much time had passed, but her legs were about to go numb from standing. However, since the princess was showing signs of abdominal pain, who dared to show the slightest impatience?
"I apologize for keeping you ladies waiting. Her Highness is now out of danger. However, the imperial physician just said that she has had a miscarriage, and judging from her pulse, someone is carrying something that can cause abdominal pain and miscarriage. Therefore, you cannot leave here for the time being."
After the old woman finished speaking, Madam Yang said impatiently, "What you say is true, old woman. It seems that someone is clearly trying to harm the princess. You should investigate. After all, the princess is a precious person and cannot be taken lightly. It is outrageous that something like musk has appeared in the princess's residence."
The old woman looked at her with a rather strange gaze, but after nodding slightly to everyone, she went back to report.
In fact, there was no need for the old woman to say anything more. Madam Yang's voice was not low, and the courtyard was extremely quiet, so the people inside the house could hear her clearly.
In the bedroom, Princess Zhaoyang, who should have been resting in bed, was sitting on the soft couch with a very good expression. A large pillow was stuffed under her arm to make her more comfortable.
"You heard everything? Who mentioned musk? How did she know? You still think your sister is innocent?" Princess Zhaoyang's face was full of sarcasm, and the nail guards on her hands were slightly raised, as if even they were mocking Consort Luo's so-called relatives!
Prince Consort Luo was truly bewildered at this moment!
When he first heard Princess Zhaoyang's words, he thought it was all impossible! But then he saw those things in the study, and then the people sent by the princess tricked them into giving their confessions. Now, one of his sister Yang Luoshi's personal maids is tied up in the woodshed of the princess's mansion!
Prince Consort Luo was both ashamed and furious!
The shameful thing is, these are his own family members! He had been eagerly hoping that the princess would give him a child; after all, this would be a child with royal blood, regardless of gender, a child of noble status! But what about his family? They actually had such ulterior motives!
What angered him was that although he was furious and wanted to draw his sword and kill Yang Luoshi immediately, she was still his own sister! How could he bring himself to do it?
"Princess, rest assured, I will certainly give you an explanation for this matter."
Princess Zhaoyang glanced at him indifferently. "I know that I have been unable to give birth to any more children for your Luo family all these years, and you are unhappy about it. But you should also think about why I have been unable to conceive all these years. To be honest, you were partly to blame for what happened back then! Now that things have come to this, I have no intention of hiding it from you anymore. The person who revealed the information to me back then was your dear sister."
Princess Zhaoyang's face darkened considerably as she spoke, "Back then, I was young and impetuous, and I truly believed that you, my younger sister, were doing it all for my own good and that you were genuinely on my side. Now that I think about it, if it weren't for her tipping me off, how could I have miscarried? And all these years, how could you have become estranged from me?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Consort Luo was first taken aback, then somewhat incredulous, "How could this be? My sister? How could she..."
Princess Zhaoyang gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Look, even you find it unbelievable, don't you? When I figured out the whole story, I also found it hard to believe! But it's true! Today, while she was at the princess's residence, I secretly had her personal maid tied up. Didn't you question her? Didn't you see the things? There's plenty of evidence, so why are you still protecting her?"
“Princess, as I said, I will certainly give you an explanation for this matter.”
Princess Zhaoyang gave a bitter smile, shook her head, and refused to speak again. Her eyes were already faintly filled with tears.
The old woman stepped forward. "Your Highness, it's not that I'm protecting the princess, but this Madam Yang has gone too far! They first used the princess's residence to frame the eldest daughter of the General of the State's family, which is already extremely excessive. This is a provocation against the princess's dignity! If this matter reaches the palace, have you considered how the Emperor and Empress will view Madam Yang, and how they will view your Luo family?"
The prince consort's expression changed. Yes, this matter could be a big deal or a small deal, but in the end, it all comes down to the princess's word.
"Fortunately, it was the Luo family who had an affair with that Prince Ming today. Have you ever thought about what would happen to our princess if something really happened to Miss Li? The General of the State's Mansion, the Crown Prince's Palace, and even the Emperor and Empress would think of our princess. Although the princess is favored by the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager is old and her health is often poor. If she hears such news, wouldn't it be an even greater blow to her?"
Upon hearing this, how could Consort Luo possibly remain calm and composed? He immediately stood up and gave Princess Zhaoyang a deep bow!
“I know that Your Highness has already done a great deal to protect my sister today. I originally wanted to give my sister a chance, but I didn’t expect her to be so reckless. Your Highness, please rest assured, I will go to discuss this matter with my elder brother immediately. If it cannot satisfy Your Highness, then everything will be up to Your Highness to decide.”
The old woman nodded. That did sound like a sentence!
“Your Highness, look at this. So much time has passed, yet you and the princess are still so distant! In the end, isn't the princess unwilling to clarify things because she cares about your reputation? Who is Madam Yang? If she weren't your own sister, would she still be standing outside alive right now?”
“Your Highness is kind-hearted; I have misunderstood you,” said Consort Luo, looking troubled.
Hearing his words, Princess Zhaoyang could no longer hold back. In a blink, a tear rolled down her cheek. "I've devoted myself to you, but what about you? I know I've never borne you a son. Haven't I suffered enough bitter medicine over the years? I'm afraid I've consumed more medicine than most people would in a lifetime! But what about your sister? What has your Luo family done? Consort Luo and Madam Yang, they both wish I wouldn't have a child! With such wicked intentions, how can I possibly live a peaceful life with you again?"
When Consort Luo saw that the princess was really crying, and then looked at her slightly protruding belly, he was naturally heartbroken!
Princess Zhaoyang was already beautiful, and now that she had been wronged and was crying her eyes out, Prince Consort Luo felt even more guilty towards her! After all, she was a princess of noble birth, and the Luo family had indeed wronged her!
Seeing this, the old woman stopped trying to persuade them and instead waved her hand, leaving only the two of them in the bedroom.
Knowing that the matter was now considered closed, the nanny went out, bowed to the ladies and young women outside, and then said that it had been found out that one of the princess's maids had used the wrong incense, and that she had now been detained.
Madam Yang was momentarily stunned. How could this be?