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Chapter 175 Qi Heng’s choice (please subscribe)
Princess Pingning ignored Buwei's begging for mercy and sat down in the main hall.

After a while, there was a wailing sound outside.

Qi Heng learned the news and hurried over.

Seeing that Buwei's clothes were soaked with blood after being beaten, he quickly blocked the executioner.

"stop!"

The executioner hurt Qi Heng, so he could only stop and salute with a bitter look on his face: "Young Master, I am also following orders, so please don't embarrass me."

After speaking, he said to the servant next to him: "Quickly invite Mr. Xiao to the side."

"Yes." The two servants stepped forward and prepared to pull Qi Heng away.

Qi Heng also reacted, knowing that only his mother could save him by letting go. He staggered into the hall and knelt down.

"Mother, I beg you to forgive me."

Seeing that Princess Pingning was unmoved, Qi Heng kowtowed repeatedly.

"Mother, I beg you!"

Princess Pingning stood up, pointed at Qi Heng, and said angrily: "You think I am dead or blind, and I am performing tricks in front of the eyes of Prince Yong and his family. What if the princess knows about it? If I don't kill him today, I won't kill him tomorrow." If the servants in the mansion follow your example and help you disobey your parents, it won’t be a big deal!”

"Hehe...hehe..."

Qi Heng laughed like crazy and said: "Our family has not agreed to marry with Prince Yong's Palace. Even if Prince Yong ascends the throne and becomes emperor, is it possible that he will take revenge on the Duke of Qi's Palace because of this? It's obviously my mother who wants to follow the dragon and the phoenix. Why do you have to say it so high-sounding?"

"You are presumptuous!"

Princess Pingning's face turned pale with anger and her body trembled. She pointed at Qi Heng and said, "What do you know! Yesterday during the Lantern Festival, when watching the lanterns at night, there were so many people. The second girl of the Rong family was kidnapped in the street. ,do you know?"

Qi Heng was stunned and asked in disbelief: "Did King Yong do it?"

"Who else but Prince Yong has the courage to kidnap the sister of an official's favorite concubine?" Princess Pingning said coldly.

"Impossible, impossible." Qi Heng said in despair: "Isn't King Yong afraid of officials?"

"The King of Yong is the prince appointed by the official family. Now that the official family is in poor health, even if he knows, what can I do? In the past, the prince was undecided, and the court was in constant turmoil. Now that it is finally stable, do you think the official family will do it for a favor? The concubine’s sister, will she risk shaking the country’s foundation and change the candidate for the heir apparent?”

"Then King Yong dared to attack the official's favorite concubine before he became emperor. Do you think he will attack our family because of this after he ascends the throne?"

"I've told you this countless times. Do you really have to lose your whole family's life because of your willfulness for you to wake up?" Princess Pingning said with tears in her eyes.

She was also frightened by what happened last night. Although she said it was serious before, she actually didn't think that King Yong would do anything to the Qi family because of this. At most, it would be nothing more than alienation.

"I don't believe that King Yong can cover up the sky with one hand. I'm going to beat the drum and find reasons with the officials."

Qi Heng said, getting up and running out.

"Quickly stop him." Princess Pingning said in a panic.

The servant at the door quickly stopped Qi Heng.

"Get out of the way, I don't believe it. There is no room for reasoning in the world."

"Snapped!"

Princess Pingning was so angry that she slapped Qi Heng hard and said angrily: "Do you want to kill the whole family? You have no evidence, so what can you use to report King Yong?"

At this moment, a maid hurriedly walked in and whispered a few words in Princess Pingning's ear.

Princess Pingning sneered after hearing this: "I just got the news that not only the second girl of the Rong family was kidnapped last night, but also the little concubine of the Sheng family."

"What!" Qi Heng was stunned when he heard this and struggled violently.

"Let me go, I'm going to see the officials for advice. I don't believe that I was killed in front of the imperial steps and the officials could turn a blind eye. I want to see how the officials can block the mouth of this world!"

"Gui Zi, you are really going to piss me off. You even risked your life for a woman." Princess Pingning almost fainted out of breath.

Qi Heng was heartbroken. He only thought that Minglan had been kidnapped and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead. He only wanted to avenge Minglan.

"Princess, are you forcing yourself too hard?" Seeing Qi Heng acting crazy, the old nanny couldn't help but remind him.

Princess Pingning frowned, thought for a while, and said, "The little concubine of the Sheng family is fine. She was rescued by Uncle Zhongyong."

Qi Heng, who was struggling, immediately became quiet after hearing this, showing a look of surprise.

"It's fine, it's fine..."

"Don't be too happy too early. Since Prince Yong knows about you and her, do you think Prince Yong will let her go? Unless you can agree to marry Princess Jiacheng." Princess Pingning said coldly.

Qi Heng stood stunned on the spot after hearing this. He recalled in his mind what Buwei had told him last night and Minglan said that if he didn't let Minglan down, Minglan wouldn't let him down either.

If you marry the head of Jiacheng County, you will let down Minglan. If you don't marry, not only the Qi family will be in danger, but Minglan will also be in danger.

For a moment, he was in a dilemma and felt like a knife.

"If you agree, I can bypass Buwei, and you can think about it yourself. But I don't know how long Buwei can last," Princess Pingning said.

Qi Heng closed his eyes in pain and said word by word: "I...promise...agree."

"Really?"

Princess Pingning was stunned for a moment, showing a look of ecstasy, but her smile soon solidified.

Before, she persuaded Qi Heng because of the safety of the whole family, but now he actually agreed for Minglan's sake.

This made her a little unhappy.

Is it possible that in Qi Heng's heart, the Qi family and the whole family are not as good as Minglan in Qi Heng's heart?
"Mother, can you please stop?" Qi Heng said hoarsely.

Princess Pingning came to her senses and nodded to the old woman behind her.

The old grandma walked out and said, "Stop."

Qi Heng didn't even look at Princess Pingning, and walked out. Looking at the beaten bloody flesh, he was furious and said with a ferocious expression: "Go and call the doctor!"

……

The old lady slowly opened her eyes, still a little confused.

The maid standing by the side saw the old lady waking up and said excitedly: "The old lady is awake."

Minglan, who was waiting at the bedside, said in surprise: "Grandma, you finally woke up!"

"Mother!"

Madam Wang Sheng Hong and others who were waiting outside heard the sound and walked in with joy on their faces.

He came to the bedside and started asking questions.

They were sincerely worried about the old lady. Of course, Sheng Hong was worried that if something happened to the old lady, he would have to suffer for three years.

Now that the crown prince has been newly appointed, the official's health is not good, and it is hard to say whether he can survive three years.

If he stays for three years, there will be no place for him by then.

In the whole room, except for a few servants, only Minglan and Changbai were really worried about the old lady.

When the old lady heard the noisy sound, her consciousness finally came to her senses. She turned to look at everyone, her eyes rested on Minglan, and she couldn't help but shed tears.

"You all go out, I want to talk to Girl Ming."

"Mother, you have just woken up, so don't think about this. You should settle down and cultivate yourself first," Sheng Hong said.

"Get out!" the old lady shouted.

"Okay, okay, mother, don't be angry, we're going out right now." Sheng Hong was worried that the old lady would be irritated, so he said to everyone: "Everyone, everyone, get out."

When only the old lady and Minglan were left in the room, the old lady took Minglan's hand and said, "My Ming'er, why are you so miserable?"

"Grandma, please stop crying. When you cry, your granddaughter will feel uncomfortable and want to cry too." Minglan said while holding back tears.

She remembered the doctor saying that the old lady was old and could no longer be stimulated.

Although she felt uncomfortable and worried that the old lady would be too sad, she could only endure it.

"You are still young and should have a bright future, but..."

The old lady choked up and couldn't speak.

"Grandma, it's okay. Not long after I was kidnapped, I was rescued by my eldest brother-in-law. My eldest brother-in-law and I fell into a secret room. What the eldest brother-in-law meant was to tell the outside world that he had been following the thief and that the thief had no time to do anything to me. . Although there will still be some rumors, it will get better after a while. My granddaughter can hold on. Even if she is not a granddaughter, she will become a nun at most. Grandma just comes to see me more often." Minglan squeezed out a smile and said.

"It's not as simple as you think. Even if outsiders believe it, you and your eldest brother-in-law fall into a cave alone, and others don't know how to arrange it." The old lady said.

"Others can say whatever they like, my granddaughter doesn't care," Minglan said.

"You don't care, but if others do, who will be willing to marry you in the future?" the old lady said sadly.

"That's just right. My granddaughter can stay at home with my grandmother. I don't think my father will kick me out. After my grandmother's [-] years, my granddaughter will become a nun and pray for you and my mother." Minglan pretended to be relaxed.

"What nonsense are you talking about!" The old lady wiped her tears and said, "Now that things have happened, you have only two options. If the young master is willing to marry you, no one would dare to arrange it."

"What about the other way?" Minglan asked without even thinking.

The old lady closed her eyes and said, "I will give you my eldest brother-in-law as my concubine."

"You and your eldest brother-in-law are alone in a room. If you give your eldest brother-in-law a concubine, there will naturally be nothing to arrange."

The old lady naturally doesn't want Minglan to be a concubine, and Hualan is also her heartthrob. If Minglan is to be Yuan Wenshao's concubine, it won't be as simple as a noble concubine.

Hua Lan must have a grudge.

But she didn't want Minglan to cut off her hair and become a nun and stay with Qingdeng.

"If I don't want to be a concubine, I will never become a concubine even if I die." Minglan shook her head repeatedly.

When her little mother died, she swore in her heart that even if she married an ordinary person, she would never be a concubine.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now. Maybe everyone is talking about the second young lady of the Rong family, and no one is talking about you? Wait for two years to pass, and grandma will find a good family for you. Maybe the young master can convince the princess. , it’s good to marry you. Let’s not be so pessimistic. Look at what a mess you’ve become, go wash up and get some sleep,” the old lady said.

"Well, grandma, you should have a good rest." Minglan nodded.

After Minglan left, the old lady called Fang's mother over and warned: "You must send someone to keep an eye on Minglan. She can't leave her side. Even if she is asleep, someone must be watching. Tell me, who If you dare to slack off, you will be beaten to death without mercy."

"Yes!" Fang's mother responded and said, "The eldest girl came back just now and is waiting in the side hall."

"Ask Hua Lan to come over," the old lady said.

"Yes." Fang's mother responded and walked out.

"Grandma, are you all right?"

After a while, Hua Lan walked in.

"I'm fine. It's just that I'm old and I was a little frightened. I heard that Erlang was injured when he rescued Minglan. How is he doing?" the old lady asked.

"The official has seen the doctor and he is much better. There is nothing serious." Hua Lan said.

"That's good. I have nothing to do here. You should go back and take care of Erlang earlier." The old lady said.

Hua Lan hesitated and said, "Grandma, Sixth Sister, she..."

"Well, her life has been miserable since she was a child. What happens in the future depends on how things develop next." The old lady sighed.

"I heard that the government is imposing a blockade, so no one would dare to gossip," Hualan said.

"I hope so."

The old lady is not so optimistic. Even if the official family can block the world's long mouth, how long can it be blocked?

What if the official family is gone in the future?

……

"I respectfully welcome your concubine."

At the door of Rong's house, Rong Xian looked at the stopped carriage and saluted respectfully.

Concubine Rong got off the carriage and asked with a sad face, "Where is Feiyan?"

"After my sister was sent back, she stayed in the room and cried all the time, and ignored her even if I talked to her." Rong Xian said sadly.

"Take me to see her." Concubine Rong said.

"Your Majesty, this way please."

Rong Xian led Concubine Rong all the way to Rong Feiyan's yard and entered the house.

Pointing to the bed covered by the bed curtain, he said, "My sister is on the bed."

Concubine Rong came to the bed, opened the bed curtain, and saw Rong Feiyan sitting in the corner with her hands on her knees, her head buried in her legs.

Concubine Rong sat on the bed and said softly: "Feiyan, sister is here to see you."

Rong Feiyan raised her head, saw Rong Fei, threw herself into Concubine Rong's arms and cried bitterly.

"Okay, okay, don't cry anymore. Tell your sister, those thieves didn't do anything to you, right?"

Concubine Rong asked while patting her back.

Rong Feiyan just kept crying and said nothing.

Seeing this, Concubine Rong didn't ask any more questions. She just kept patting her back and comforting her softly.

Rong Feiyan's crying became smaller and smaller, and slowly stopped.

Concubine Rong took a look and found that she was asleep.

She refused the servant's help, carefully put Rong Feiyan down and covered her with a quilt.

"Remember, you must watch her every step of the way." Concubine Rong whispered.

"I know, I've already told them." Rongxian said.

"You come with me!"

Concubine Rong said and walked out.

Rongxian followed, and the two of them came to the main hall.

Concubine Rong stopped at the door and said to the palace maids and eunuchs behind her: "You guys wait outside."

"Yes." The palace maid and eunuch responded and stopped.

"Sister, what do the officials say?"

Rongxian asked impatiently after he had beaten the servants in the hall.

"The official said that if there is no evidence, he will send people to conduct a strict investigation and at the same time send people to block the matter." Concubine Rong snorted coldly.

"We still need to investigate this? Isn't it obvious that King Yong did this?" Rong Xian said angrily.

(End of this chapter)