Fang was stunned for a moment, and the splash of water that had just brewed went back into her eyes. She came back to her senses and quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe away the non-existent tears, and said: "Mrs. Rong'an Hou, first of all, what do you say?
Princess Changning is neglecting you. Well, we were rude first, and we admit it. But you said that we misappropriated the dowry of the third brother and sister, do you have evidence for this? This is not a matter of one sentence. If you slander us in public, we can do it too.
Go to court!"
Xiahou Mei is sometimes a little impulsive in doing things, but she never accuses others without reason. She glanced at the indignant Fang with contempt, and said coldly: "Then you really misjudged me. I never
Don’t say anything without basis!”
Fang didn't believe in evil and continued to speak righteously: "Then you should provide evidence!"
Xu Ruolan had spent all her money, and had not issued any IOUs or established any documents. She did not believe that Xiahou Mei could produce any substantive evidence. If she could not produce evidence, that would be slander! Slandering the royal family members would be a slander.
But it is a serious crime and requires a prison sentence!
Faced with Fang's repeated provocations, Xiahou Mei acted very calm and collected at the moment. She pointed at Fang's head and said slowly: "That Hetian jade in your bun.
The magnolia flower hairpin was the jade that I personally selected when my Ruolan got married. The style was specially made by someone. I also packed it into the box myself. It also comes with a pair of earrings and a pair of bracelets. These are all
If you don’t believe my Ruolan’s dowry, you can find out the dowry list and make a pair. As for how the items in my daughter’s dowry ended up on Mrs. Fang’s head, I also want to know clearly.”
Is there such a thing? Xia Houshu hurriedly got out of his aunt's arms, followed the others and stared blankly at Fang's head, secretly admiring his aunt's eyesight.
The jade hairpin was so small that it was inconspicuous on Fang's emerald hair. Except for the original owner and the person who made it, no one could recognize it. But Xiahou Mei not only saw it, but also pretended not to see it, and endured it.
After so long, if Fang hadn't deliberately made such an unyielding gesture, she wouldn't have mentioned it. Now that she had mentioned it, she wouldn't have let it go casually.
As the saying goes, if you hit a snake, it will hit you seven inches. Xiahou Mei really nailed the evidence this time.
Sure enough, ginger is still spicy!
Fang was secretly complaining. She did get the hairpin from Xu Ruolan. But it was Xu Ruolan who begged her to do something and took the initiative to give it to her. But if she tried to defend herself at this moment, she would only get darker and darker. After all, she
I don't want to explain what exactly Xu Ruolan asked her to do or whether it was done.
It's all the fault of the maid who combed her hair in the house. There were so many hairpins in her jewelry box, so she chose this one to wear it. And she was busy trying to make a show of herself today, so she didn't even notice it.
Xu Ruolan felt happy in her heart.
She had only been married for a few months, and when she was deeply in love with her husband, the government suddenly cut off their ownership of the courtyard. At first, she thought it was because Fang was too busy and had forgotten about it, and she was too embarrassed to pursue it.
However, there was no payment for two consecutive months. She sent someone to ask, but the people around Fang were told that the money was tight and the turnover was not enough, so she sent them away, and asked them to find a solution first.
What can she do? A newly married daughter-in-law has not even recognized the people in the house yet. She has no good solution other than using her own dowry as a cushion.
So a few months later, the Fang family seemed to have completely forgotten them. They always had a smile on their face when they met. The third sibling on the left and the other good sister were calling each other and making love to each other, but they just didn't care.
Fortunately, she had become acquainted with the people in the house, so she inquired about it privately, and learned that other houses had similar expenses, but not theirs in Lihuayuan.
She thought about how this could go on, so she found a Hetian jade hairpin from the wedding box and sent it over, asking Fang to remember more about their Lihuayuan.
Mrs. Fang smiled and accepted the hairpin, but she still didn't give it to them in due course.
Later, Princess Zhao came forward. First, she pulled her to talk with tears in her eyes about the hardships of supporting a large family. Then she emphasized their contribution to Duguxian. Then she said that she had already married and it was Zhao.
People from the palace deceived themselves into taking out the dowry for public use on the grounds that they should bear responsibility for the family.
She couldn't defeat Princess Zhao, so she softened her heart and agreed to help tide over the difficulties first.
From then on, her dowry flowed like running water from her small box into the big pond of Prince Zhao's Mansion, and finally disappeared without even a splash.
The onlookers didn't expect that they could attend a birthday banquet and hear the secrets and gossip of Prince Zhao's palace. Everyone was extremely excited, but they couldn't express it fully and it was very hard to hold it in.
There are also those who are watching the excitement and don't take it too seriously, whispering to the acquaintances next to them: I didn't expect that the Prince Zhao's mansion, which usually seems to be free from competition and rich, actually has such shady things in the inner palace! No wonder there are so many births in their family.
The sons and daughters live a more glorious life than the other. They often spend a lot of money and regard money as dirt, which makes people unable to see through the depth of the family. Even a birthday banquet is held with so many tricks and invites all the nobles and celebrities in the capital. It turns out that it is
Using a woman’s dowry to keep up appearances! Those families who got married to their family were really unlucky for eight lifetimes!
What Princess Zhao regrets most now is that she thought she could use her power to suppress the incident when it happened and did not take the person elsewhere to deal with it quietly. Now that everyone is watching the family scandal, she can't treat those who like her for her reputation of being kind and gentle.
The gossiping woman was kicked out.
She was also so angry that her chest hurt.
Suddenly there was a crowd of people outside Ningshou Hall, and then someone was heard singing "The King of Zhao is here", and then a group of tall men walked in with their heads held high. The leader was King Zhao Dugumu, followed by her eldest son Duguhao and Duguhao.
The third son is Dugu Xian. Behind him are several people in unusual clothes, namely Duke Xiahou Yuan of the State of Yue, Prince Gong Zhong Zan, and the eldest son Xu Ruoyu of the Marquis Rong'an and his wife Qian.
Xu Shangyu, Marquis of Rong'an, was frightened because he was involved in a treason case. After being cleared of suspicion, he devoted himself to practicing Taoism. He went to Sanqing Temple for at least three or four months a year. When he had nothing to do, he would practice elixirs behind closed doors at home and pray.
Because he wanted to live forever, he was no longer seen at banquets in Beijing. If anything happened, his wife Xia Houmei, or his eldest son Xu Ruoyu and his wife Qian would come forward.
Qian also came with Xiahou Mei today, but later she met her former close friend and was dragged away to chat without noticing what happened in Ningshou Hall. Later she saw her husband
After following her uncle and others into the inner courtyard, she quickly followed and asked why. Xu Ruoyu also gave her a few brief explanations on the way, but she still wasn't as shocked as seeing it with her own eyes.
After entering Ningshou Hall, Mrs. Qian quickly and consciously stood next to her mother-in-law. With elders present, it was naturally not her daughter-in-law's turn to speak. She silently looked at the people present and inadvertently saw Xia Houshu.
His face was red and swollen, and his eyes were wide open in shock. It seemed like this was a big deal!
Because of the arrival of King Zhao and other men, it was not appropriate for the other female family members to continue to stay in Ningshou Hall. So according to King Zhao's suggestion, Huang led the other female family members who had nothing to do with the matter to play in the garden outside and listen to music.
, the remaining people closed their doors and dealt with the matter clearly.
The women followed Huang out of Ningshou Hall reluctantly, and when they arrived at the stage, they had no intention of listening to the music and watching the show. They all whispered to each other nervously and jokingly. After all, this big play in Ningshou Hall was more important than a play.
It’s much more exciting on stage!
They all speculated on how this farce would end.
The messenger sent by the emperor in the palace to celebrate his birthday couldn't sit still after hearing the gossip. After calling someone to inquire about it, he got up and returned to the palace with a solemn expression.
Without those onlookers, Ningshou Hall is much cleaner, and everyone no longer needs to be so cautious and timid.
Because Mrs. Fang couldn't explain the matter about the hosta, she lay on a table and continued to pretend to cry, feeling very sad. Her husband Duguhao went over and asked a few questions, but he didn't ask anything.
Princess Zhao sat back down at the table with a cold expression. She felt that she had never been so embarrassed in her life. She was filled with hatred, but she didn't know who to vent her anger on.
Because Xia Houshu's face had not been properly treated, it was already swollen and looked a bit funny compared with the other half of his face. Xia Houyuan felt heartbroken just by taking a look at it. Even though his daughter had grown so big, he was reluctant to move it.
He passed her finger. It was rare for him to come to the banquet happily today, but he was treated like this. He would never let it go!
King Zhao then asked what was going on. However, everyone had just made a fuss and their emotions were tense, and no one was willing to explain properly. At this time, Princess Gong, who had been looking at her silently, came in handy.
Although Princess Gong was also one of the victims, she described the incident without any personal emotions, and others quickly understood what happened.
After hearing this, Xia Houyuan couldn't control his anger.
His daughter was never the kind of person who kept silent at home. She would always report her grudges on the spot and never drag her feet. Even if she had a dispute with her cousin at her uncle's house, she would start it on the spot and be punished when she came back.
No complaints. But here today, for the sake of the family's face, after suffering such great grievances, she has been holding back, only asking her elders to give her justice. This shows that she is really sensible!
Even as a father, he cannot rest in peace!
Xia Houyuan cleared his throat and said seriously: "So, you still think that my daughter deserves that slap, and you didn't even ask for a doctor, right?"
Everyone was shocked. It was just a slap in the face, and the face was a little red and swollen. How could it be enough to call a doctor? No matter how delicate you are, you won't be like this.
King Zhao was usually very proud, but when he met someone like Xia Houyi who dared to go into battle to kill the enemy, he still felt frightened. He quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Mr. Yue, you are making a fuss out of a molehill. It's just a bit swollen. Our mansion
There is a plaster on it to remove blood stasis and reduce swelling, so there is no need to call a doctor."
After saying that, he asked someone to get the medicine.
"What do you mean it's just a little swollen?" Xia Houyuan glanced at him coldly, and said in a serious and firm tone, "I am a rough man. I won't make a sound even with swords and swords on the battlefield, but my wife and daughter
The little spoiled child cannot stand these trials. Prince Zhao thinks it is a trivial matter and is not worth mentioning. He even thinks that I am making a fuss out of a molehill because it is my daughter who is being slapped. If this slap falls on your daughter's face, it will only
I'm afraid you are more anxious than me."
After Xia Houyuan finished speaking, he did not give King Zhao any chance to defend himself. He pointed to a lady in charge of Prince Zhao's palace and ordered: "Hurry out and ask a doctor to come in! If my daughter loses her appearance because of this, I will not spare you who have no vision."
of!"
The stewardess looked at her master in embarrassment.
King Zhao still couldn't understand the profound meaning of Xia Houyuan's words, so he quickly waved his hand to the old woman to do as she said.
The housekeeper ran away as if running for her life.
Xia Houyuan then got back to the point and said: "Since the one who was beaten is my daughter, Xia Houyuan, let's talk about it."
