si-mexico Chapter 179 Mrs. Grade 1 Gaoming
Chapter 179 Mrs. Grade 1 Gaoming
As Chuntao knelt, the servants around her quickly gathered around as if attracted by a magnet.
"Your aunt locked herself in the courtyard voluntarily. It was her own idea. What's the point of looking for me?"
As Ling Mohui spoke, she gently pushed away Chun Tao, who was kneeling on the ground. Just as she was about to move forward, she suddenly saw Xia Ranran walking out of the mansion quickly, looking aggressive and angry.
She pointed her finger at Ling Mohui, her voice filled with undisguised indignation: "Everyone, come and see, this Prime Minister's wife is so narrow-minded that she can't even tolerate her own sister. She even forced Aunt Yun to stay at home and reflect on her mistakes, without food or drink for three consecutive days! How can such a jealous person be worthy of the title of legal wife!"
Ling Mohui's eyes darkened, and she seemed particularly calm and resolute: "You said I was jealous? Why didn't you mention that she was the first to say something hurtful? My husband only said some fair words to protect me from being wronged, and Ling Zhiyun voluntarily chose that courtyard. Who is the real jealous person?"
"I just want to vent my anger for Yun'er. Your recklessness on the battlefield almost put the Prime Minister's life on the line. Isn't it okay for people to talk about it?"
Xia Ranran's eyes widened into a big circle, like two burning flames, as she stared straight at Ling Mohui.
Her heart was filled with confusion and jealousy. She didn't understand what was so special about Ling Mohui that could make the Crown Prince so obsessed with her and even move the Prime Minister, who neglected the gentle and lovely Yun'er.
In her opinion, this woman is simply a disaster!
"I heard that Prime Minister Gu almost met with an accident on the battlefield? Fortunately, he was safe and sound in the end, otherwise Ling Mohui would be held responsible!" The people around were talking one after another.
"Beauty is the root of trouble. The Prime Minister is the pillar of our Great Qi. If trouble really arises because of a woman, it will be a loss for the entire country!"
Just as everyone was talking, a magnificent imperial carriage slowly stopped in front of the red gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, as if bringing some important news.
"Madam Ling Mo, the Prime Minister, is back to receive the decree!"
A solemn call broke all the noise.
Upon hearing the voice, everyone knelt down hurriedly and saluted respectfully.
Everyone was speculating that this decree would definitely be unfavorable to Ling Mohui, and the emperor would probably be unable to tolerate her anymore, considering her as a femme fatale who was destabilizing the government.
"How can a troublemaker like Ling Mohui be worthy of being the principal wife? It is only natural that she should be demoted to a concubine!"
The voices in the crowd rose one after another, and almost everyone believed that Ling Mohui's fate would plummet.
Xia Ranran's face was filled with a smug smile. Yun'er's trick was really brilliant. She deliberately spread the news to destroy Ling Mohui's reputation and portrayed her as the culprit who almost killed an important official of Da Qi.
In this way, even if no action was taken, Ling Mohui would not be able to escape the disaster under the imperial power.
However, what happened next instantly shattered everyone's expectations.
"Ling Mohui, please accept the order. Your Majesty has learned about Ling Mohui's heroic deeds on the border. First, she helped the army successfully rescue the envoy outside the Great Wall, and then she outsmarted the escaped Yanzhou deputy general in the military camp. She has made great contributions to the stability of the border of our Great Qi, so I specially confer Ling Mohui the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady!"
"Madam Prime Minister, please accept my order!"
This sudden imperial decree left everyone present speechless with astonishment.
Those who had expected Ling Mohui to be demoted now wished they could find a hole to crawl into, filled with remorse.
Xia Ranran was so shocked that she couldn't believe it. The scene before her seemed like a dream, and she could hardly believe it was real.
"Thank you for your great grace!"
Ling Mohui took the imperial edict and turned to Xia Ranran with a cold gaze, with unquestionable majesty.
"Now you should know who is the real rumor maker, right?"
As the eunuch's voice sounded again, everything seemed to have been settled: "The emperor also emphasized that those who spread rumors and cause trouble will be severely punished! The Xia family girl tried to hurt our country's meritorious officials, so she was slapped ten times in the court as a punishment!"
At this moment, justice and glory, like sunshine, penetrate the clouds and illuminate all the haze.
"What? I didn't! It's unfair, father-in-law!"
Xia Ranran was terrified, her voice trembling, and she shook her head in panic, trying to get rid of this sudden accusation, her eyes full of innocence and confusion.
"I heard clearly what you said in front of everyone, slandering the Prime Minister's wife. Do you think I'm deaf? Humph!"
The eunuch who announced the imperial edict's words were as cold as ice, every word was as sharp as a knife, and his sharp gaze seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts. The young eunuch behind him responded, and the atmosphere suddenly became depressing and tense.
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
As the young eunuch's hands rose and fell, the air seemed to tremble with the loud slaps. Xia Ranran's cheeks quickly became red and swollen. Every slap echoed in the courtyard like thunder, until he finally couldn't hold on anymore. His eyes went dark and his body fell down softly.
His originally handsome face swelled and deformed in an instant. The mixture of pain and humiliation made him look more like an innocent victim doll rather than the outspoken idler just now.
"Madam Prime Minister, I have to go back to the palace to report, so I won't bother you any more!"
The father-in-law's tone was gentle, but his face could not hide his indifference. He bowed slightly to Ling Mohui, then turned around and was about to leave.
"Thank you for making this trip!"
Ling Mohui nodded lightly, a barely perceptible fatigue visible between her brows. Mo Hua behind her stepped forward swiftly and respectfully presented an exquisite silver plate with both hands. The silver plate was shining, reflecting the different expressions of the people around them.
The father-in-law accepted it with a satisfied smile, and the group slowly left in the afterglow of the setting sun, leaving Xia Ranran fainted on the ground. Not long after, she was hurriedly carried away from the scene, leaving behind sighs and discussions.
"I never thought that the truth behind the trip to the north was like this. The Prime Minister's wife not only did not hold him back, but also helped the soldiers of the Great Qi. This kind of mind and wisdom is really admirable!"
An old man in the crowd sighed, his words full of admiration for Ling Mohui.
"We almost wrongly blamed the Prime Minister's wife. We believed the rumors too easily!"
Some people regretted deeply and shook their heads and sighed.
"Yes, didn't the eunuch Xuanzhi say just now that these were all rumors spread by Xia Ranran behind her back? Xia Ranran is so abominable. She almost caused us to misunderstand a good wife!"
Another person added indignantly, his tone full of condemnation of Xia Ranran's behavior.
"We were almost deceived by her. We must keep our eyes open in the future and not trust falsehood so easily!"
Ling Mo turned around and walked into the Prime Minister's Mansion.
As soon as she turned the winding corridor, she saw Ling Zhiyun sitting quietly in the corridor, leisurely admiring the flowers in the courtyard, looking as if she had nothing to do with it.