Chapter 590 - 172 Commoner_4
A common Shen Yurong, a scorned Princess Yongning, their union was destined for endless troubles and resentment. Without Jiang Li’s intervention, their own fervor would fade away, replaced only by grievances.
By then, the Xue Fangfei and Xue Zhao case would resurface for justice.
This was her goal; after a long and careful arrangement, since the night she woke up to dark, rain-laden clouds, she finally stepped into a place of light.
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The scandal of Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning spread throughout Yanjing City, naturally reaching the ears of the Ye Family.
Ye Mingyu and Ye Shijie had long known that Xue Huaiyuan’s daughter was none other than Top Scholar Shen’s wife, but since Jiang Li always appeared to support the Xue Family, and considering Xue Huaiyuan’s reputation, no one believed the rumors about Xue Fangfei. They suspected that the story of her indiscretions concealed a hidden truth. Upon hearing the latest news, Ye Shijie and Ye Mingyu felt as though they had finally found evidence. Ye Mingyu said, "I’ve always found the past events suspicious, and now it seems that Madam Shen’s tainted reputation might well be linked to this wretched princess. It’s likely they had a hand in this."
"It’s possible," sighed Ye Shijie, "Since I’ve joined the court, I’ve only heard good things about Lord Xiao Shen’s reputation. No one speaks ill of him. Neither members of the Grand Secretary’s faction nor those of the Right Chancellor’s faction have troubled him. Though he’s amiable enough, I’ve never been keen to get close to him, and now I finally understand why. It’s a shame he’s maintained this charade for so long, using the term ’deep affection’ for him seems quite inappropriate."
"Exactly, exactly. Those officials always say we businessmen are cunning and opportunistic, but damn it, at least I’ve never done anything so pretentious. Publicly professing to mourn his wife while secretly cavorting with a princess, even fathering a child. To then have someone else marry the child’s mother... The official circles are a damn mess. Lucky for me, I don’t have enough wit to be an official. But listen here, Shijie, you better not pick up these vices. You know our Ye Family doesn’t engage in such disorder. Although your third uncle has been through the wringer, I’ve managed to come out unscathed. At least I’ve never wronged any decent woman. If you cause any trouble outside, I swear I’ll break your legs so you can’t get out of bed for the rest of your life!"
Ye Shijie could only helplessly respond to his uncle’s fierce words, "...I understand, third uncle."