Chapter 137 Ji Qingqing Punished, Luo Sinian Feels Guilty

Ji Yuntang paused, tea cup in hand, a trace of understanding flashing in her eyes.

"Let me guess, was it Ji Qingqing?"

Although she hadn't seen Ji Qingqing today, driven by her inner intuition, Ji Yuntang felt that only the Ji family would go to such lengths to destroy her reputation.

Using her evil deeds to highlight their kindness was their usual tactic.

Wang Sheng felt that nothing could escape the Princess's eyes.

"The Princess is truly remarkable. It was indeed Second Miss Ji who gave the order, but I heard it was the second young master who provided the money."

Ji Yuntang let out a cold laugh. "Hah."

"In that case, let's repay them in kind."

"Go and spread the word that Ji Qingqing, out of jealousy towards this Princess, knowing full well that Nanny Xu had committed many evils in Prince Ye's Mansion and was not Prince Ye's savior, deliberately fabricated rumors intending to ruin this Princess's reputation. She allied with the wicked, abandoned justice, and caused the War God Prince to feel heartbroken."

Wang Sheng nodded without hesitation. "Yes, Princess. I'll see to it immediately."

He acted swiftly, and once the news spread, it spread throughout the capital almost instantly.

Inside the Marquis Yongning's residence, Ji Nanchuan was so furious he nearly spat blood upon learning of this.

He immediately summoned Ji Qingqing and demanded angrily, "Was it you who spread rumors about Ji Yuntang and tarnished her reputation?"

"How many times have I told you to calm down, calm down, and not to provoke Ji Yuntang? Why don't you listen at all, and instead rush straight into her line of fire?"

"Hasn't she caused enough suffering for our Marquis's residence lately? As an official, I can't even hold my head up among my colleagues. And now, news of your rumor-mongering has come out. How am I, the Marquis, supposed to face the morning court tomorrow?"

For the first time, Ji Nanchuan realized that his most proud second daughter was so foolish.

Foolish was one thing, but she refused to listen to anything he said and always stirred up trouble.

With such a mind, how could she possibly be a match for Ji Yuntang?

Ji Qingqing knelt on the ground, crying pitifully. "Father, please calm your anger. I had no idea that Nanny Xu wasn't Prince Ye's savior. If I had known, I never would have done such a thing."

She felt terribly wronged—despite all her calculations, she never anticipated that Nanny Xu had been falsely claiming credit for someone else's deed and staying by Prince Ye's side for over a decade.

Ji Qingqing genuinely believed that this wasn't her fault. After all, who could have known?

If anyone was at fault, it was Ji Yuntang for being too cunning.

If she had released this information earlier, Ji Qingqing wouldn't have ordered the rumors to be spread.

Hearing Ji Qingqing's explanation only made Ji Nanchuan angrier. He slammed the table in fury.

"Still making excuses?! How could I have a daughter as stupid as you? You didn't even investigate the matter before daring to spread rumors. Slandering the imperial family is a serious crime. If the Emperor doesn't pursue it, fine. But if he does, you could lose your head over this!"

"You will kneel here and reflect starting now. Don't get up until you learn your lesson."

Ji Qingqing wept in grievance. "Father, Second Brother also agreed to this. He said he would handle it."

Ji Qingfeng had vowed he would take responsibility and ensure the fire wouldn't fall on Ji Qingqing.

But now, the fire had indeed fallen on her, yet Ji Qingfeng had vanished without a trace. He hadn't even come back to the Marquis Yongning's residence, leaving Ji Qingqing alone to bear Ji Nanchuan's wrath.

A flash of resentment crossed Ji Qingqing's eyes. So these were her beloved brothers?

Why did no one come forward to defend her at the critical moment?

And yet they were Ji Nanchuan's biological sons. If they were willing to plead for her, Ji Nanchuan would definitely not punish her.

But now, the reason Ji Nanchuan treated her like this—wasn't it simply because she wasn't his biological daughter?

Hmph, she should have seen it long ago. The people of the Marquis Yongning's residence could treat Ji Yuntang, their own flesh and blood, so cruelly.

How could they truly love her—an adopted daughter?

Amid her resentment, Ji Nanchuan's harsh voice rang out again.

"From today onward, this Second Miss will be confined to her room. Without this Marquis's permission, she is not to take a single step outside the residence."

Ji Qingqing's face twisted in hatred.

So biased! Utterly biased!

Where is the heart in this family?

Ji Qingfeng had also been involved, so why didn't that old man Ji Nanchuan punish him?

She would not forget this!

Meanwhile, at Chen Prince's Mansion.

The capital was abuzz with rumors about Ji Yuntang.

Luo Sinian had also learned the whole story. He sat stunned in his chair, unable to believe it.

"Nanny Xu wasn't my third brother's savior? How can that be?"

Bai Yu said from the side, "Your Highness, I told you long ago that this nanny looked malicious and greedy. How could she possibly jump into the water to save Prince Ye without any selfish motives?"

"Princess Ye is truly formidable. She even investigated the matter from eighteen years ago. But it's not too late for you to know the truth. Considering all the things Nanny Xu did in Prince Ye's Mansion, any one of them would be enough for her to die a hundred times over."

Luo Sinian's face darkened as he stayed silent. He had mixed feelings.

He had always thought that Ji Yuntang, by marrying his third brother, was marrying above her station, that she had ulterior motives and coveted his body and money.

But Luo Sinian had never considered that the treasury of Prince Ye's Mansion held little silver.

Ji Yuntang would gain nothing from the marriage and would have to clean up many of Luo Junhe's messes.

He had figured that since Nanny Xu was Luo Junhe's savior, she would treat him well.

But now, Luo Sinian realized he was completely wrong.

There was no such thing as unconditional kindness. It was just that Nanny Xu had her eyes on the silver of Prince Ye's Mansion and wanted to claim it for herself.

In contrast, Ji Yuntang had not complained once. Instead, she had served his third brother faithfully, doing everything herself without any disdain.

Such devotion—how many women in the world could match this?

"I was narrow-minded. I misjudged her." Luo Sinian closed his eyes, filled with guilt.

Every time he thought about his suspicions towards Ji Yuntang, he felt like a complete jerk.

His third brother had finally managed to marry a princess willing to take care of him, yet because of him, a lot of unnecessary misunderstandings came up.

Fortunately, Ji Yuntang did not leave the Prince of Ye’s mansion; otherwise, Luo Sinian would have felt even guiltier.

Su Mu turned around, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to Luo Sinian.

"Your Highness, don't be too hard on yourself. These past days, we all know you've been going through a tough time."

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