webnovelfull Chapter 456 Female Lead, I'd Give You My Life 8
Chapter 456 Female Lead, I'd Give You My Life 8
Within the imperial city, under the emperor's feet.
Such a horrific massacre of an entire family has actually occurred.
Arrogant, so arrogant.
The emperor was furious and ordered the crown prince to thoroughly investigate the matter.
However, there were no clues.
No clues could be found on either the deceased or the living Crown Princess and her husband.
The Crown Prince, who was out early and back late every day, felt deeply troubled by this matter.
Meanwhile, rumors were already circulating in the capital.
It is said that the Crown Princess was not only kidnapped by thieves and lost her chastity, but was also a harbinger of disaster.
Otherwise, how could she have returned unharmed after such a calamity occurred in the Marquis's mansion so soon after her marriage?
The fact that Prince Wei lost his eyesight is likely a subtle way of implying that he was blind, especially since his former fiancée is now the Crown Princess.
Rumors spread throughout the capital, affecting even the reputation of the Duke's mansion.
The Duke of Jiang was so angry that he smashed his favorite teacup.
Pointing at Jiang Wanyue's birth mother, Aunt Liu, she angrily scolded, "It's all because of the good daughter you raised! Time and time again, she has made the Duke's mansion a laughing stock."
"Now it's all over. I'm afraid my Jiang family's daughter will have a hard time marrying into a high-ranking family."
Aunt Liu wept, tears streaming down her face: "Master, Wanyue is also a victim! How can you say such things about her?"
Duke Jiang sneered, "Hmph, I guess I'm getting senile."
"Guards, from this day forward, lock Aunt Liu up. She is not to step out of the courtyard without my permission."
"No...Master..."
Duke Jiang ignored her and waved for his men to drag her away.
He could no longer love his most beloved concubine.
The Duke's mansion was already in a bad situation, but it was only by marrying its eldest daughter into the Eastern Palace that it gained some recognition from the Emperor.
Now it seems... sigh...
We can only rely on the Crown Princess for help.
Clear foam...
What's up? Don't bother me!
East Palace.
Qingmo leaned against the soft couch, her fingertips gently caressing a white jade chess piece, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Jinzhu hurried in and whispered, "Miss, the Duke invites you back to the manor for a chat. He says that the Madam misses you."
Qingmo raised her eyes, a hint of mockery flashing in them: "Oh? Father has finally remembered his daughter?"
Jinzhu dared not reply, but lowered her head and said, "The Duke said...it concerns the family's reputation, and he hopes that Your Highness will consider the bond of blood and lend a hand."
Qingmo chuckled softly and tossed the chess piece back onto the board, making a crisp sound.
“Tell him that I am now the Crown Princess, and my every word and action represents the Eastern Palace. It is inappropriate for me to interfere in external affairs.”
She paused, then slowly said, "Instead of coming to me, Father should be told to take better care of his own backyard."
Jinzhu understood, bowed her head, and withdrew.
[Does the female lead's attitude mean she completely disregards the fate of her family?]
[The Duke's family deserved it. They only treated the female lead as a tool for political marriage, and even allowed their illegitimate daughter to seduce the male lead. They brought it on themselves.]
[Hilarious! The female lead's counterattack was so satisfying!]
But did the female lead actually do it?
In the Duke's Mansion.
Upon hearing the servant's report, Duke Jiang's face turned ashen, and he slammed his fist on the table: "You rebellious daughter! Is she trying to drive her entire family to their deaths?!"
Madam Jiang, wiping away her tears, said, "My lord, Fu'er is now of noble status; this is utterly heartless..."
"Shut up!" Duke Jiang roared.
"She's your daughter. If you had a deep affection for her, how could she be so heartless?!"
Madam Jiang dared not utter a sound after being scolded, but in her heart she hated Concubine Liu and her daughter intensely.
If it weren't for their meddling, how could the Duke's mansion have ended up like this?
Jiang Wanyue, who was despised by everyone.
At that moment, Wei Xuanling slapped him to the ground.
"You bitch, you bitch, it's all your fault, it's all your fault."
"You're a jinx."
The Marquis's mansion is now deserted, and even the servants in the mansion were all replaced by people ordered by His Majesty out of pity for him.
Since things had already come to this, Jiang Wanyue decided not to pretend anymore.
Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, but she chuckled softly.
"Wei Xuanling, now you're blaming me?"
She raised her eyes, her gaze full of mockery. "Who was it that deliberately got close to me just to spite Jiang Fu?"
"Who was it in the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, holding me and calling me 'Fu'er'?"
"And who agreed to marry me? I never forced you; it was all your own choice."
Wei Xuanling, whose eyes were wrapped in blood-stained white cloth, shuddered upon hearing this and reached out to grab her neck: "Shut up!"
Jiang Wanyue neither dodged nor evaded.
He was being choked and struggling to breathe, yet he still laughed maniacally: "What? You're too scared to admit it?"
"You had her in your heart, yet you married me. Now the entire Marquis's mansion has been wiped out, and you're blaming it all on me?"
She coughed twice, her voice hoarse: "Wei Xuanling, you deserve...you deserve to be blind!"
Enraged, Wei Xuanling shoved her away, his voice icy: "Guards, lock her up. Don't let her die."
The guards immediately stepped forward, dragged Jiang Wanyue away.
She struggled to turn around, her laughter chilling: "Do you think Jiang Fu will let you go?"
"She is now the Crown Princess, high and mighty, while you... are nothing but a blind, pathetic dog!"
"Just you wait! Hahaha, your Wei family will eventually be wiped out."
Wei Xuanling stood there, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
The Eastern Palace, night.
Qingmo leaned against the window, gazing at the pear blossoms falling in the courtyard, her expression indifferent.
Jinzhu approached lightly and whispered, "Your Highness, Prince Wei... has locked the Second Miss in the dungeon."
Qingmo paused, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Oh?"
Jinzhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's one more thing... Prince Wei sent people to investigate secretly, and they seem to suspect you..."
Qingmo chuckled lightly, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes: "Let him investigate."
She turned and walked into the inner room, her voice light and airy: "What trouble can a blind man cause?"
Jinzhu lowered her head, not daring to say anything more.
The following day, in the imperial court.
The emperor, his face grim, looked down at the assembled officials: "The case of the Marquis of Xuanping's residence has made no progress to date. Do any of you ministers have any leads?"
The officials remained silent, as if trembling with fear, and none dared to speak.
Crown Prince Ying Qian stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Father, this case is strange. The murderer acted ruthlessly, yet left no trace. Your subject suspects... that it was the work of a martial arts force.”
The emperor frowned: "Jianghu forces? Why target the Marquis of Xuanping's residence?"
Ying Qian lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Perhaps... it was a revenge killing."
Wei Xuanling, who was being pushed into court in a wheelchair, looked up sharply upon hearing this, his voice hoarse: "Your Majesty! My father has been loyal to the emperor and loved his country all his life. How could he have any enemies? There must be more to this than meets the eye!"
The emperor looked at him with a complicated expression: "Prince Wei, I know you are grieving, but there is no progress on this case for the time being."
Wei Xuanling gritted his teeth and finally knelt down heavily: "Your Majesty, I implore you to investigate this matter thoroughly!"
The emperor sighed and waved his hand: "Dismiss the court."
The blind man had no choice but to be pushed back.
I don't know what he's doing here. He's blind and still has to trouble others.
Others looked at him with unease.
The emperor was also helpless, but since the crown prince said there were no clues, he couldn't blame his son for being incompetent.