Chapter 128 The Cat Substitutes for the Prince Ends
Chapter 128 The Cat Substitutes for the Prince Ends
What's more, Bai Yinshuang even didn't let Fu Erkang, the eldest son of the Fu family, go, and frequently used her charm to seduce him. But for some unknown reason, she refused to let Fu Erkang succeed.
After knowing that Fu Erkang was accompanying Princess Saiyan, he left the Fu family and returned to the small courtyard rented for her by Fu Cha Haozhen. As soon as he entered the house, he found that her father had died many days ago. He also cheated Xiaoyanzi out of a lot of banknotes on the pretext that he had no money for the burial, and then seduced Fu Cha Haozhen to have physical contact with her.
Fu Cha Haozhen had been staying in that small courtyard almost all the time these past few days, which led to what happened next.
This ridiculously melodramatic plot was truly jaw-dropping, even Ziwei couldn't help but stare sideways. She pondered to herself, "How could someone so high up in power be so foolish?" From what she'd learned, the emperor usually personally appointed the princess for marriage.
Unless one commits a heinous crime or is notorious for his crimes, even if he is a prince, it is impossible for him to easily shake the position of his princess.
Back in the reign of Emperor Kangxi, many of his princes were widowed, but there was never any rumor of a prince and his princess divorcing. This shows that there must have been many rules and restrictions.
Even someone as foolish and incompetent as Prince Shuo would never dare to risk the wrath of the world by allowing a mere dancer to ascend the throne of princess. If he dared to do so, I'm afraid he would lose his title as a prince.
Thinking of this, Ziwei spoke decisively, "Chu Zhou, you must quickly go to the palace to see the emperor and tell him everything about this matter, and present the relevant evidence. Remember, you must do it as soon as possible!"
Chu Zhou immediately bowed and agreed to the order, then turned and left to carry out the task Ziwei had assigned him. Ziwei continued to enjoy the food on the table as if nothing had happened, as if nothing that had just happened had affected her appetite.
That mother and daughter are truly despicable! They're not good people at all. If we don't get rid of them soon, I'm afraid they'll continue to be a disgrace, and they might even become the laughing stock of people throughout Tibet!
Soon, all the people involved in this incident were taken into the heavily guarded and solemn imperial palace without exception.
The once glorious Prince Shuo was now severely punished because of this scandal and was directly demoted from the lofty position of prince to the lower position of Beile.
Fu Cha Haozhen's fate was even more tragic, as he was expelled from the capital and forbidden to set foot on this land ever again. Bai Yinshuang, as a victim, was allowed to return home with Prince Shuo.
As for the princess Qianrou and several others, because their crimes were so serious, they were mercilessly executed. After all, confusing the bloodline of the royal family is an unforgivable crime.
Once word of this incident spread, it swept across the capital and even the surrounding areas like a whirlwind. Upon hearing the news, the matriarchs of the major families all regarded it as a profound lesson, taking it as a warning. Those matriarchs who had failed to bear sons, in particular, puffed out their chests, feeling the pressure they had previously endured instantly eased.
They were merely temporarily unable to bear a son for their husband's family. What sin was that? Even so, at most they could just give their husbands a concubine and bring home a bastard child to raise.
As for the unbearable past between Bai Yinshuang and Fu Cha Haozhen, Shuo Beile ordered a strict silence, not allowing anyone to mention it again. After all, seeing his own daughter suffer such an unprovoked disaster, his heart was also deeply broken as a father!
Bai Yinshuang closed the door tightly, as if isolating the whole world from outside. She curled up in the corner, tears pouring out like a dam bursting, soaking her pale face.
Once, she should have been a highly respected and noble princess in the royal palace, blessed with endless glory and favor. However, fate played such a trick on her, and that despicable imposter robbed her of years of her life! During these long years, she suffered endless hardship and torture. Now, although her status has been restored, she has become only a princess of the Beile Mansion, a far cry from the status of a princess in the royal palace.
Thinking of this, Bai Yinshuang's heart was filled with resentment and resentment. She didn't know if she would ever have the chance to marry into one of those prestigious families and live a truly happy life. After all, after so many twists and turns, her reputation was no longer what it used to be.
Meanwhile, Xiaoyanzi soon learned of Bai Yinshuang's plight. Upon hearing the news, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy for her. So, she happily ran to Yongqi and several other friends, eager to share this "good news" with them. Everyone was moved to tears after hearing this, expressing their sympathy and well wishes for Bai Yinshuang.
When Falcon learned that Bai Yinshuang, who had been recuperating in his residence, had transformed into a princess of the Prince's Mansion, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he were lost in thought. But he quickly calmed down and returned to his usual gentle demeanor.
At midnight, all around was silent, broken only by the occasional chirping of a nightingale. Bai Yinshuang sat by the window like a statue, letting the cold moonlight fall on her.
For the past few days, she had been inseparable from Haozhen, spending every day and night with him. But at this moment, in the dead of night, she suddenly felt an indescribable emptiness creeping in from deep within her heart. This feeling was like an invisible hand, tightly gripping her heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Gusts of icy wind, as sharp as a knife, howled in through the window, mercilessly buffeting Bai Yinshuang's frail frame. Yet, strangely, this frigid wind didn't seem to cause her much discomfort. Instead, it felt like a refreshing downpour, gently extinguishing the anxiety and restlessness in her restless, burning heart, allowing a sense of peace to gradually return.
"Yinshuang——" At this moment, a voice that was so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar suddenly sounded behind her. She turned around abruptly.
Under the flickering candlelight, Falcon was gazing at her with deep affection, his deep and bright eyes seemed to contain a thousand words. He was tall and strong, how come she hadn't noticed before that he looked more powerful than Fu Cha Haozhen?
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