C169 Rape

Hsing Zheng didn't mind Jiegeng's words at all.

"You should know that my relationship is related to Zhen'an King. Compared to him, do you think I will like you?" Jiegeng really did not like Hsing Zheng's appearance.

"So what? Speaking of you, you are not his wife now. I still have a chance!"

" Oh, then I'm really sorry. He and I have already registered in the Ministry of Revenue. It's absolutely impossible for us!" Jiegeng did not hesitate to self-destruct in order to drive away this God of Plagues.

"So what?" She did not expect Hsing Zheng to not mind at all.

"I never mind things like this in terms of reputation. The matter between you and him hasn't been announced to the world. As long as I ask the Emperor of Great Yan for the Imperial Decree first, you will be my Crown Princess. If you have really had anything with him, I don't mind. " After saying that, he sized Jiegeng up from beginning to end.

Jiegeng immediately turned around and angrily said, "What kind of shameless words are you saying!"

"Look at your behavior, you just don't have it!" Hsing Zheng said with an evil smile.

Jiegeng went forward and took back her flying needle, then turned around and left.

After Jiegeng left Hsing Zheng, she found that there was a small piece of paper wrapped around the bottom half of the flying needle.

After Yang Lanqing left the banquet, she ran straight to Duan Shuang's mansion.

"Butler Duan, I have an urgent matter to discuss with His Royal Highness. It concerns His Royal Highness and Elder Sister. I wonder if His Royal Highness is currently in the mansion?" Yang Lanqing's expression was flustered.

Before the butler could return to her, Duan Shuang spoke in the courtyard inside, "Come in."

Butler Duan turned sideways and made way.

Duan Shuang was feeding the fish leisurely by the pond in the courtyard. Even the simple throwing of fish food seemed very elegant and charming in Yang Lanqing's eyes.

"You look so anxious. What happened?" Duan Shuang slowly walked towards Yang Lanqing.

"Your Royal Highness, although there are many rumors about Ms Jiegeng outside, you must not believe them easily. Lanqing firmly believes that Ms Jiegeng is definitely not the person they are talking about."

Duan Shuang brought Yang Lanqing to a pavilion at the side and waved his right hand lightly, indicating for her to sit across from him.

The servants in the manor immediately changed to fresh refreshments.

During this process, Duan Shuang did not express his stance on what Yang Lanqing had said. Yang Lanqing could only follow Duan Shuang with concern.

Duan Shuang lifted a cup of new tea and gently lifted the tea lid. He then placed the cup of tea under his nose and took a deep breath.

"What is it?"

Duan Shuang finally continued asking.

"Today Lanqing went to participate in the banquet of the Qi Country's Crown Prince. Everyone said that the Qi Country's Crown Prince has a different relationship with Ms Jiegeng." Yang Lanqing nervously told Duan Shuang.

Duan Shuang's good mood seemed to have been ruined by Yang Lanqing's news. He put the cup down for a while and then picked it up and took a sip of tea.

"It's just a rumor." Duan Shuang smiled.

"That's right. I am also talking to those people who are gossiping. Prince Hsing has only been in the capital for a short time. How could he have some unspeakable relationship with Ms Jiegeng?" Yang Lanqing deliberately emphasized those sensitive characters. At the same time, she also showed an innocent look.

"Jiegeng did get to know Hsing Zheng on the way to Anyang." Duan Shuang slammed the lid of the cup onto the cup.

Yang Lanqing was shocked by the sudden sound.

"Your Royal Highness, please calm down!" Yang Lanqing quickly comforted, "Ms Jiegeng definitely has nothing to do with Prince Hsing!" Yang Lanqing patted her chest and promised.

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Lanqing immediately hesitated, "But..."

"What?"

Yang Lanqing shook her head," It's nothing. "

Yang Lanqing's coy attitude made Duan Shuang even more suspicious.

"Speak!" Duan Shuang was obviously angry.

"Your Royal Highness, I just happened to see Ms Jiegeng and Prince Hsing chatting happily today. But didn't Your Royal Highness also say that elder sister already knew Prince Hsing? I guess the two of them are just catching up on old times. The surrounding people are just misunderstanding."

Yang Lanqing quickly explained on Jiegeng's behalf.

" Those people said that the two of them held hands. They must have seen wrongly. I saw that Prince Hsing seemed to have given something to Eldest Sister. It was quite small. He probably gave me a small gift in the name of a friend!" Yang Lanqing's voice was very innocent. When outsiders saw it, this little girl was clearly trying her best to help Jiegeng explain.

"Friend?" Duan Shuang sneered. The strength of the teacup in his hand was getting stronger and stronger. At this very moment, in a very quiet situation, he could faintly hear the sound of porcelain shattering.

"Your Royal Highness, don't listen to the gossips of outsiders. Find a time to ask Ms Jiegeng properly. Wouldn't the matter be clear?" Yang Lanqing continued to persuade.

Initially, Yang Lanqing thought that Duan Shuang would definitely be furious about this matter. However, the person opposite seemed to have calmed down under her persuasion.

"That makes sense." Duan Shuang let go of the teacup.

It was not good! Yang Lanqing complained in her heart. She did not really plan to be a peacemaker.

"Your Royal Highness, why don't you let me go and ask sister first. Your Royal Highness is currently angry. I am afraid that you will meet Elder Sister. It will get noisy again. You also know that Big Sister's character cannot be wronged. Why don't you let me go instead, so as to avoid getting on your good side?" Yang Lanqing immediately came up with another plan. Since she could not sow discord between them, she would just add firewood to both sides.

After Duan Shuang heard this, he also nodded in agreement.

"Then Your Highness, there is no time to lose. I will go to Bai Mansion now and help you resolve this misunderstanding!" Yang Lanqing smiled brightly at Duan Shuang and immediately went to Jiegeng's place.

When Yang Lanqing rushed to Bai Mansion, she found that Jiegeng had not returned yet.

"Miss Yang, come back at another time." Shao stood at the main entrance and did not have the slightest intention of letting Yang Lanqing in.

"Shao, I have urgent matters to discuss with Ms Jiegeng. Why don't I wait inside for elder sister to come back?"

"Sorry, Miss Yang. I am just a servant girl. I really don't have the authority to let anyone in. " Shao's words were frivolous and did not take Yang Lanqing seriously at all.

"Why don't you go and ask Mr. Bai?" Although Yang Lanqing still had a sweet smile on her face, she had already scolded Shao in her stomach. As expected, whatever kind of Mistress, there would be the same kind of servant.

"Miss Yang, if you are here to look for Miss, then only Miss can make the decision! This is the rule of our Bai family. Miss Yang, forgive me."

"You!" Yang Lanqing could not hold it in any longer.

At this time, Jiegeng just happened to come back.

"What's going on?" Jiegeng saw Shao blocking Yang Lanqing's door and already had a rough idea in her heart.

"Ms Jiegeng, you are finally back!" Yang Lanqing looked like she had suffered a huge grievance, "Nothing much. I just waited here for big sister for a while."

Shao saw Yang Lanqing's expression and wished that she could go up and slap her a few times.

Jiegeng nodded.

"Ms Jiegeng, Prince Hsing's banquet has already ended for quite a while. Why are you only back now? I have been standing here waiting for a long time."

"I walked around." Jiegeng's face was clearly flustered at this moment.

Yang Lanqing stared intently at Jiegeng which made Jiegeng even more unnatural.

"Shao, why did you not let Lanqing enter?" Jiegeng immediately diverted her attention.

"Miss, she..." Shao frowned.

"That's enough. Don't do such rude things again in the future." Jiegeng directly reprimanded Shao in front of Yang Lanqing.

"Yes, Shao knows her mistake."

"Elder sister, Shao is only loyal. Don't blame Shao. Just say it clearly." Yang Lanqing immediately became hypocritical.

"Alright, stop standing at the door. Go in." Jiegeng waved her hand and went in first.

Yang Lanqing followed behind Jiegeng and found that when Jiegeng waved her hand just now, a small white note fell out. Taking advantage that Jiegeng was not paying attention, Yang Lanqing immediately went to pick it up and hid it in her sleeves.

"Why aren't you coming in yet?" Jiegeng turned around and looked at Yang Lanqing who was still at the same place.

"En, Big Sister, you are here!" Yang Lanqing pretended that nothing happened and quickly followed in.

When they reached Jiegeng's room, Shao immediately brought tea and snacks over. But when she placed the teacup in front of Yang Lanqing, she deliberately increased the strength, causing the cup to collide with the table and make a muffled sound.

"Shao!" Jiegeng warned her again, "Alright, withdraw."

Shao still fiercely glared at Yang Lanqing before withdrawing.

"Older sister, why is this Shao so malicious towards me?" Yang Lanqing pitifully asked Jiegeng.

"Nothing much, she is usually like this too."

"Elder sister, you have to take care of this properly. Otherwise, when you enter the Imperial Residence in the future, you will be criticized by others and say that elder sister does not know how to take care of servants."

"I understand." Jiegeng smiled, and said, "Lanqing is looking for me so urgently today. What is the matter?"

"Aiya, this is a big matter!" Yang Lanqing patted her head, "Just now I talked with Shao for a while and forgot about the proper business."

Jiegeng sized Yang Lanqing up and thought about what kind of mischief she had after looking for her.

"Older sister, those gossips between you and Prince Hsing have reached the Royal Highness' ears. When the Royal Highness knows, he will be furious!"

"Those groundless rumors, how can Big Brother Yun believe them!" Jiegeng immediately became anxious.

"I also said the same thing to His Royal Highness. But His Royal Highness is currently furious and cannot listen to anything. I have advised him for a long time but His Royal Highness's anger did not subside."

"No, I must make a trip there immediately and make it clear to Big Brother Qu." Jiegeng said and got up.

Yang Lanqing naturally had to stop him.

"Big Sister, please don't!" Yang Lanqing immediately pressed down on Jiegeng.

"Why?"

"Just now, the Royal Highness said that Big Sister must apologize to him properly and also want Big Sister to promise not to interact with other men. Only then will he forgive Big Sister." Yang Lanqing spoke very carefully.

"What?" Jiegeng immediately slammed the table, "What he means is that he also believes that my relationship with Hsing Zheng is not clear?"

"Elder sister, His Royal Highness was just too angry and lost his mind." Yang Lanqing continued to fan the flames, "Furthermore, this matter has already spread well in the capital. Elder Sister, you really didn't...?"

"Of course not!" Jiegeng raised her voice a few times.

"The matter of people following the clouds, can't be blamed on His Royal Highness. Older sister, why don't you go and apologize to His Royal Highness properly?"

"Apologize!" Jiegeng looked at Yang Lanqing in disbelief," I did nothing wrong, why should I apologize? He listened to the rumors and did not trust me. If he wanted to apologize, he should be the one to apologize to me!"

Jiegeng sat back in her seat. Her anger seemed to have reached her throat and she immediately gulped down a large mouthful of tea.

"It's useless even if elder sister and I throw a tantrum." Yang Lanqing pouted, "I was just passing a message on behalf of His Royal Highness."

Jiegeng raises her head and glares at Yang Lanqing, "You go and tell him that this matter is completely fictitious. Ask him to apologize to me!"

When Yang Lanqing heard Jiegeng's "bold words," she was also somewhat shocked. Bai Jiegeng was actually still hoping that the Royal Highness would lower his head. She was really pampered and proud and could not see the situation clearly at all.

"Elder sister, are you really going to say that?" Yang Lanqing was very hesitant.

"That's right."

After leaving Bai Mansion, Yang Lanqing immediately took out the note hidden in her sleeve.

"See you in the bamboo forest outside the palace after the banquet."

There were only a few words on this note and there was no signature, so Yang Lanqing was not able to know if this note was given to Jiegeng by Hsing Zheng.

However, according to the time Jiegeng returned to the residence, Bai Jiegeng most likely went to the bamboo forest.

Yang Lanqing put away the note and smiled proudly.

The heavens really did help me. It made me realize that you were flirting with other men. Bai Jiegeng, if you want to blame someone, you can only blame yourself for being too greedy. Having a prince is still not enough. You actually still have a heart of love that doesn't die. Go and seduce other men. You did it yourself, don't blame me.

Yang Lanqing immediately returned to Zhen'an King's Mansion.

"What? What did Jiegeng say?" Duan Shuang hurriedly asked when he saw Yang Lanqing.

At this time, Yang Lanqing subconsciously became jealous again. What was so good about Bai Jiegeng that made the Royal Highness feel so worried for her?

"Royal Highness, Big Sister said that she was framed and even said that she wanted the Royal Highness to apologize to her." Yang Lanqing said it very cautiously, afraid that a careless mistake would bring disaster to the pond.

Duan Shuang was silent.

Yang Lanqing showed hesitation on her left and right, and suddenly knelt down.

"What happened to you?"

"Although Lanqing and Ms Jiegeng are like sisters, but this matter, I really can't help elder sister hide it!" As Yang Lanqing spoke, she actually cried.

"Get up and speak." Duan Shuang's words immediately became very cold.

Yang Lanqing had a sobbing tone as she once again exaggerated her speculation to Duan Shuang.

"Furthermore, Lanqing unexpectedly found a piece of paper." After saying that, she handed over the evidence.

Duan Shuang took the piece of paper and frowned as he looked at the few numbers on it. He could not move his gaze away for a long time.

"Your Royal Highness, this piece of paper is actually for elder sister. Lanqing does not dare to make any more guesses."

"Anzhao!" Duan Shuang kneaded the note into a ball.

"Your Royal Highness." Anzhao immediately appeared.

"Go and bring the official letter of Hsing Zheng's tribute." After Duan Shuang was in charge of the imperial business, many of the matters in the Ministry of Revenue were handed over to Duan Shuang. Because of this, the official document of the foreign court's tribute was naturally with Duan Shuang.

Anzhao quickly brought the official document over. After Duan Shuang brought it over, he immediately spread out the crumpled note and carefully compared it.

Yang Lanqing was at the side, stretching her head out, but she still could not see clearly.

After a long while, Duan Shuang heavily threw the official document onto the ground.

Duan Shuang had such a reaction, so the result was naturally self-evident.

"If there is nothing else, Lanqing will withdraw first." This was the first time Yang Lanqing had seen such a furious Duan Shuang. She felt scared in her heart.

Duan Shuang turned his head to look at Yang Lanqing. His eyes had become much gentler.

After Yang Lanqing and Duan Shuang looked at each other, they immediately lowered their heads.

"You have done a good job in this matter."

After saying that, she waved her hand.

Yang Lanqing saw Duan Shuang's actions from the corner of her eye. She immediately did not stop and quickly left.