"Yes, I am a beast. Who told your son to save me, this beast? He deserves it!"
Yuan Ming's eyes were bloodshot, but the words he spoke made him seem beyond redemption.
I've seen people argue illogically before, but I've never seen anything like this.
[Alright, alright, even if we concede that the Third Prince deserved it, what about the villagers of Yonghe Village? Did they all deserve it too?]
Tong Aobai said with an imposing air, "This fake Third Prince, stop making excuses. If that were truly the case, why did you slaughter the entire population of Yonghe Village?"
This brings Yonghe Village from Tong Aning's personal feelings into the open.
Yonghe Village?
On the way here, the people from Prince Yong's Residence and Marquis's Mansion had already told the Third Prince the whole story. They mentioned that the fake Third Prince was extremely vicious and had even slaughtered an entire village.
At the time, none of them knew the name of that village.
It's Yonghe Village...
The emperor ordered his guards to bring a chair for the third prince. Looking at the prince in the chair, he asked, "Have you thought of anything?"
Although the Third Prince was physically weak, he still clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I believe I was switched by Yuan Ming in Yonghe Village."
He never expected to meet Yuan Ming Yuan Ming, and they chatted about everything under the sun before he lost consciousness.
He must have been drugged; he was in a daze for several days. When he finally came to his senses, he was already back in the place where he had been held captive.
Everyone looked at Yuan Ming.
Yuan Ming made no attempt to hide anything. He said, "Yes, I knew you would pass through Yonghe Village on your trip to Jiangnan, so I made preparations in advance at a farmer's house. Finally! Heaven rewards those who persevere, and it seems that even the heavens think I should take your place."
Tong Aning couldn't take it anymore. "You're utterly heartless, so why are you dragging God into this? Are you scared? Have you been dreaming about those villagers coming to take your life all night long?"
Yuan Ming looked at Tong Aning and saw that although she had a beautiful face, her words were so harsh. How was she any different from a demon from hell?
Yuan Ming angrily said, "Shut up."
Why should I shut up...?
Yuan Ming wanted to make a move, but he was already surrounded by guards. When the guards saw him like this, they immediately raised their spears and pointed them at him.
No matter how unwilling Yuan Ming was, he had no choice but to give up.
Just as Yuan Ming stepped forward, Xue Lin blocked Tong Aning's path.
He turned around and said, " Miss Tong, keep cursing. Whatever it is, I'll take the blame for you."
[ Heir Xue is too kind...]
Yuan Ming looked at this person. He recognized him. He was the heir of the Prince Yong's Residence. His childhood experiences had made him exceptionally withdrawn, and now he resembled a demon.
The female demon and the male demon, they became a match made in heaven with him.
A mocking smile curved at the corners of Yuan Ming's lips.
The Third Prince coughed twice. "So, the reason you went to Jiangnan this time, and massacred the village, was to silence witnesses?"
"Yes," Yuan Ming's smile twisted, "They promised me they would never tell anyone, but only the dead can keep a secret forever."
"Absolutely outrageous."
The court officials angrily cursed.
Deng Jianxin said, "You are a prince of another country. His Majesty kindly released you, but you slaughtered the people of my Great Xia and impersonated the Third Prince. Your crimes are unforgivable."
"My crimes are unforgivable?" Yuan Ming laughed loudly. "In the end, it's all your fault. Why did you release me?"
Yuan Ming said in a sorrowful tone, "When I returned to my homeland, my mother had already passed away, my father had remarried, and his son treated me like a dog. My life was worse than that of slaves. Why should I have to endure all of this?"
Yuan Ming's eyes burned with ambition. "I refuse to accept this! I will replace the Third Prince! I will fight for the Crown Prince position! I will become the Emperor of the Great Xia! I will point my sword at my father! I will make them all pay the price!"
Yuan Ming danced with joy, clearly showing that everything he had envisioned in his mind had a profound impact on him.
But now...
After saying these words, Yuan Ming lost all his strength and collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down his face. His eyes were empty as he said, "But now, none of that will ever come true."
The emperor said coldly, "Guards, take him away and execute him by slow slicing tomorrow."
Yuan Ming was escorted out by the guards. Before leaving, he gave the Third Prince a resentful look.
After he left, the third prince knelt on the ground, "Father, your son is guilty."
"It's none of your business."
"If I hadn't misjudged people, this disaster wouldn't have happened. I wish to go back to Jiangnan, to Yonghe Village."
The emperor was reluctant to agree, but when he saw the third prince's determined gaze, he gave in.
The third prince breathed a sigh of relief, then fell into a coma and was carried to the back hall, where the imperial physician was summoned to treat him.
Three days later, before the Third Prince set off for Jiangnan, he first visited the Marquis's residence.
He came to see Tong Siyan.
From afar, the Third Prince bowed to Tong Siyan.
"That was just Yuan Ming's impolite remark. I didn't mean it that way. I hope Miss Tong will forgive me."
Tong Siyan was surprised that the Third Prince would remember this incident and even come to apologize to her. Tong Siyan, "I don't mind."
The Third Prince nodded. "In that case, I can rest assured."
"Your Highness, please take care on your journey to Jiangnan."
The Third Prince looked at Tong Siyan, his tone slightly lighter, "Yes."
After seeing the Third Prince off, Tong Siyan returned to the courtyard and saw Tong Aning sitting under the grape trellis, looking up at the lush green grapevines.
Tong Siyan walked over and said, "We haven't eaten any grapes yet."
"I know."
Tong Aning swayed back and forth in the recliner, saying, "It's comfortable sitting here."
Tong Siyan chuckled, "Be careful a caterpillar doesn't fall on you."
Tong Aning quickly stood up and shook herself to make sure no caterpillars fell off her body before she felt relieved.
Tong Aning stamped her foot, "Second sister, why do you always scare me?"
"I didn't scare you at all. Second sister is just thanking you."
Tong Aning pointed at herself and said incredulously, "Thank me?"
"Yes."
If it weren't for Tong Aning, not only her, but the Marquis's mansion, and even the entire Great Xia, would have been plunged into a crisis.
Her sister is truly remarkable.
"Today, we're developing rose-scented powder. Would you like some?"
Tong Aning nodded vigorously, "Of course I want it."
*
Something interesting happened after the morning court session today.
Last year's top female scorer Wen Chensi, was confessed to in the street.
Wen Chensi: "?"
She resolutely refused.
The man stammered, "Does Lord Wen feel that I am not good enough for you?"
Wen Chensi said coldly, "Don't you know that I already have a husband at home?"
The man asked hopefully, "So... Lord Wen rejected me because of my husband, not because Lord Wen dislikes me?"
Wen Chensi.
Wow, what flawless logic!
Wen Chensi and saw Tong Aning lifting the carriage curtain, looking like she was watching a melon seed.
Caught red-handed by the parties involved, Tong Aning felt a little embarrassed, but she couldn't back down or move forward, so she could only smile Wen Chensi Tong Aning.
Wen Chensi to her in acknowledgment.
She then looked at the man standing in front of her and said without any mercy, "It's because of my husband, and also because I don't like you."
The man looked lost and dejected as he watched Wen Chensi away in a daze, but Tong Aning felt that he had not given up on his thoughts.
Wen Chensi, where her husband Kuang He, was waiting for her at the door.
He asked, "It's a bit late today, did something happen?"
Wen Chensi Wen Chensi didn't hide anything from Kuang He and told him everything that had happened that day.
Wen Chensi may not care, but that doesn't mean Kuang He doesn't care.
Wen Chensi, and said with a smile, "What are you standing there for? Didn't you say you wanted to have dinner with me?"
Kuang He sat down on the ground where Wen Chensi Wen Chensi food. He put down his chopsticks, biting his lip, and said, "Why don't we bring that person into the manor?"
Wen Chensi for a moment, then asked, "What did you say?"
"I said, bring that person into your household; you deserve better."
Wen Chensi was genuinely angry, not only because of Kuang Heng's words, but also because of his self-deprecation.
Wen Chensi and said, "Do you want me to be a treacherous person?"
"That's not what I meant," Kuang Heng raised his head, looking at Wen Chensi, his usually cold eyes now glistening with tears. "We've been husband and wife for three years, and you've fulfilled your promise."
Wen Chensi and asked, "So I can divorce you now?"
These words caused Kuang He immense heartache, but he still nodded.
Wen Chensi left his seat with a cold expression.
Kuang He stared blankly at her departing figure.
Wen Chensi. She had spoken so bluntly yesterday, yet she was still being pestered by this person today.
Wen Chensi was already in a state of agitation, and this time he spoke even more rudely, every word carrying a barb.
"Why is Lord Wen so angry? Could it be that your husband has offended Lord Wen?"
Wen Chensi, lost in thought.
Was he right? The man pressed his advantage, "With such an ignorant and ungrateful husband, what use is Lord Wen for him? Why not find another husband?"
Tong Aning witnessed this scene again.
Tong Aning clicked her tongue and exclaimed, "Could it be that Lord Wen is being watched by something?"
Tong Aobai said, " Lord Wen now holds a high position and is a role model for women all over the world; naturally, there are many people eyeing her."
Tong Aning asked in surprise, "So this is... a honey trap?"
Tong Yibin said in a deep voice, "That possibility cannot be ruled out."
It really takes men to understand men.
Tong Aobai and Tong Yibin: "..."
[Is this a scheme to lure Lord Wen, then make him forget his duties and shift his focus from the court to the inner quarters? How sinister!]
Upon hearing this thought, Wen's gaze Wen Chensi cold.
She slapped the man across the face. "If you dare come again, I'll break your legs."
[Ahhhhh, Lord Wen so handsome! He truly is a role model for women everywhere.]
Wen Chensi: "..."
[Using a tactic like seducing someone with his good looks—that's incredibly clumsy of Lord Wen's enemies.]
Wen Chensi a moment, then withdrew his reddened hand and gave the man a cold look; it was indeed very clumsy.