The Prince of the Southeast's Heir Apparent's Consort wept as though her heart were breaking, while the wives of his officials seethed with righteous indignation.
"May the rumor-monger's entire family die!!"
"Your Majesty, are you simply going to let people slander the Heir Apparent's Consort like this?!"
Some even demanded that they appeal to Emperor Deyuan for justice.
Jian Ruonan kept her eyes lowered, not the least bit anxious. In fact, she looked rather pleased with herself.
[Where is this general's Chen Pozi?!!]
Chen Pozi, whom Top Graduate Hou had just brought over: General, your old servant is here!
When the dirt on the Heir Apparent's Consort first started coming out, the Marquis's Brother-in-law had sent someone to fetch Chen Pozi. She had arrived at just the right moment.
Seeing Chen Pozi, Jian Ruonan broke into a delighted smile.
She sighed. "Since none of you believe this general, I shall have to summon a deity!"
"You say my words are false, but surely a deity's words must be true!"
[Playing dirty, are you? This general will make you confess yourself today!]
The Prince of the Southeast's Heir Apparent's Consort: ??
A deity??
Was she serious??
"General, if no deity appears, are we supposed to simply overlook the way you slandered me today?"
Jian Ruonan gave a knowing smile, seeing at once what medicine the other woman was hiding in her gourd. "What would you like to do, Consort?"
The Prince of the Southeast's Heir Apparent's Consort said, "If no deity appears, how about letting me decide your marriage, General?"
Didn't you say you weren't getting married?
I'll have you firmly in the palm of my hand!
I'll marry you off to the Southeast and have you bear children for our fine young men!
Everyone present erupted in an uproar.
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