Chu Yunning came to Murong Lingwan and gave her a gentle look, indicating that she did not need to panic.
Mrs. Murong was worried that the other party would say something scandalous. Her face turned red and she whispered:
"Chu Shanggong, don't talk about this matter. It's not a glorious thing."
If it weren't for the fear of offending the new emperor, Madam Murong would not have wanted to attend any flower-viewing banquet.
She knew the reputation of the Murong family well, and it was inevitable that people would criticize her when she entered the palace.
"Madam, there is no need to be angry. This is a good opportunity to relieve the Murong family's bad reputation." Chu Yunning looked in the direction of Yao Shuangyan.
In the corridor, Yao Shuangyan covered her mouth and coughed twice, but did not speak. Her eyes looked away from Chu Yunning in the air for just a moment.
At this glance, Chu Yunning's heart sank.
This man actually regretted it!
"Chu Shanggong?" Madam Murong waited for a long time, but Chu Yunning didn't speak, so she couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Chu Yunning's eyes darkened and she looked at Yao Shuangyan again. She was still coughing and didn't even look here, showing her attitude that it was none of her business.
She was sure that she was being tricked this time.
"Concubine Murong Xian was framed back then. After so many years, I can testify."
Suddenly, a gorgeous woman walked out from the crowd, twisting her graceful waist. Everyone's expressions changed when they saw her coming.
It was actually Princess Duanyun.
Princess Duanyun, surrounded by hairpins on her temples and wearing a lavender satin skirt, came to Murong Lingyuan: "I feel ashamed to say that I was involved in that incident, and I didn't want to get involved, so
I followed the trend and pushed this matter onto you. Now that the emperor is gone, I, for the sake of future generations, will take advantage of today to give you justice."
No one expected that Princess Duanyun would come out of the mountain. She had not attended a banquet for more than ten years and had been recuperating at her residence.
After a while, the Queen Mother Zhuang Xian also came. The Queen Mother, whom she had not seen for a long time, seemed to be more than ten years older. She still wore the phoenix crown on her head and walked towards the crowd step by step with a cane in her hand.
Everyone was a little embarrassed and didn't know whether they should salute or not.
The new emperor ascended the throne and conferred the title of Marquis on the Emperor of Xihai. The status of this harem member was very embarrassing.
Queen Mother Zhuang Xian looked at Yao Shuangyan. The sight made her heart beat with fear. She came to her and called out: "Mother."
"Yes." Empress Dowager Zhuang Xian nodded in agreement, and then said: "Concubine Murong Xian has indeed suffered a terrible disaster, and the bodyguard is a eunuch pretending to be her."
Two heavyweights cleared Murong Lingwan's charges, and everyone just wondered why they only brought it up after so many years?
Upon seeing this, Chu Yunning immediately said: "If I hadn't found out about this matter, I would have almost wronged a good man. We are all women, so why bother to make things difficult for women."
Then Chu Yunning turned to look at Madam Murong and asked, "Is Madam right?"
If someone could clear away the Murong family's bad reputation, Mrs. Murong was of course willing to cooperate and immediately nodded: "Yes, Lingwan was a good and conscientious child when she entered the palace. It is really a hard life to be hated by others in the harem."
As a result, Murong Lingyuan's reputation was cleared. Murong Lingyuan looked at Chu Yunning excitedly.
She knew that Chu Yunning arranged all this.
"Bixiu, take Murong down and wash up again."
"Yes." Bi Xiu nodded and pulled Murong Lingwan away.
The flower-viewing banquet continued. After the commotion, everyone's attention was quickly diverted by other things. Empress Dowager Zhuang Xian said to Chu Yunning in a melancholy tone: "The Ai family is old and wants to be quiet. They plan to seal the Cining Palace.
Die and stop asking about the facts."
"The Queen Mother is old and she should really take care of herself. I will arrange everything for you." The reason why Chu Yunning has not attacked the Queen Mother yet is because she has always been quiet and honest.
But she didn't think this kind of honesty could last long, after all, she was the last palace fighting champion.
Queen Mother Zhuang Xian stiffened, then nodded: "It's up to you."
After saying that, she left on the pretext of feeling unwell, and soon Princess Duanyun also had to leave. Before leaving, she said meaningfully: "No one is as lucky as Chu Shanggong to meet such a man. Cherish it."
"
There was no beginning or end to this statement. Chu Yunning could only guess that Xiao Jingheng should have helped solve this dilemma.
Chu Yunning smiled lightly and said nothing.
After a while, Murong Lingwan came back after changing her clothes. Her face was so thickly powdered that the mark of her slap could no longer be seen. She held Chu Yunning's hand tightly: "Thank you, there's really nothing I can do to help you."
you."
"There is still a long way to go. You can only walk slowly on your own." Chu Yunning said.
She can't help her forever.
Murong Lingwan nodded: "I have already made a plan. It will definitely be no problem to find Third Sister and start a small business together to support the family."
Her embroidery skills are exquisite, and the patterns she embroiders can be sold for money.
Mentioning Miss Murong San, Chu Yunning asked again: "Your sister is back?"
"Yes, but she is still young and her temperament still needs to be tempered. I have nothing to teach her well for the rest of my life."
Young?
Chu Yunning was surprised that she really forgot to ask how old Murong Qinwan was.
"How old is your sister this year?"
"Only eleven years old." Murong Lingwan had only met her twice, and she was not as old as her daughter. After her parents passed away, Murong Lingwan sent her to live with relatives in other provinces, and would send her money every year to ensure Murong's safety.
Qinwan’s daily expenses.
Chu Yunning frowned, he was only eleven years old, could he be Yu'er's fate?
After a while, Mrs. Zhongyi came over. Murong Lingwan was so excited that she didn't know where to look. She held Chu Yunning tightly: "I don't want to break Mrs. Zhongyi's current life. I can look at her."
I am completely satisfied.”
Chu Yunning nodded.
Fortunately, she just came to say hello and left without chatting for a few words. Murong Lingwan held back her tears and made a long gesture: "I was so old back then, and in the blink of an eye, I was already a slim and beautiful woman. Time flies so fast.
ah."
The banquet was coming to an end and everyone dispersed one after another.
Chu Yunning decided to send Murong Lingwan away. Before leaving, he gave her a token in front of Mrs. Murong: "You saved my life. I will remember this kindness. If I need help in the future, no matter what
Come to the palace and find me."
Murong Lingyuan was slightly shocked. She no longer knew how to describe her gratitude. It was as if the gloom of so many years had suddenly been driven away, revealing the bright sunshine.
"Thank you."
So Madam Murong welcomed Murong Lingwan back to her house politely, her attitude was completely different from that at the banquet.
It was already evening after the banquet dispersed, and Bi Xiu whispered in Chu Yunning's ear: "Su Zhi was found in the well in the back garden."
Chu Yunning was not surprised at all. She left Suzhi in the palace for half an hour yesterday. Suzhi's body had long been stained with the fragrance of various flowers. Yao Shuangyan would definitely be suspicious of her after she returned.
She inquired and found out that Suzhi was a wise man who often gave Yao Shuangyan advice and was ruthless with many lives on his hands.
You deserve to die!
"Bixiu, take a few people to relocate Madam Hou to a side palace. It is not appropriate for her to continue to occupy Fengqi Palace in her current capacity." Chu Yunning ordered.