FVN Chapter 24
Chapter 24
The best way to cover up a rumor is to start a new one. When rumors about Liang Jue and the third prince spread like wildfire, two big events happened in the capital. First, the emperor’s third daughter is going to marry a concubine-born son, who happens to be the second son of the prime minister.
People always enjoy watching the excitement. Although it’s someone else’s joyous occasion, since the third princess hasn’t married a proper husband yet, this wedding naturally became a grand event. Red decorations filled the streets for miles, and several children kept throwing various sweets and flowers to the people along the street.
Royal female heirs are scarce, so it’s been a long time since such a grand wedding happened. The grand event of that day was enough to keep the common people talking for quite some time.
This was a big celebration, but there was also a big scandal involving the prime minister’s family. It turns out, the unmarried son of the prime minister got involved with his sister-in-law.
Such scandals are usually kept under wraps, but these two had the audacity to get together on the night of the second son’s wedding when nobody was paying attention. It was their misfortune that they were caught in the act by someone.
The eldest son of the prime minister was born to his deceased legitimate wife and didn’t have a good relationship with his younger brother. Being stubborn, he flew into a rage on the spot and exposed this shameless couple. It’s said that he caused quite a scene, disturbing the guests who were drinking in the prime minister’s mansion.
The prime minister has a wide network, and on such a joyous day, hardly any courtiers would miss it. Besides colleagues and friends, this incident also became a joke for many of the prime minister’s students.
Of course, there were also terrible consequences for confronting this shameless couple. Although it was satisfying, the eldest son of the prime minister couldn’t escape criticism for being cruel.@@@@
However, many people sympathized with him, and even some husbands scolded their wives harshly, questioning if they wanted to follow suit.
Of course, this farce ended with the woman’s pleas for mercy and the laughter of the bystanders. In terms of public opinion, the prime minister’s eldest son was more favored, after all, there’s a big difference between climbing into the master’s bed and dealing with servants. This was considered a disruption of the natural order.
Both the scandal and the celebration happened in the prime minister’s mansion and caused quite a stir. Many people witnessed it, making it very reliable information. Compared to that, Liang Jue and the peasant had never even been seen or heard of, so they weren’t worth mentioning.
The prime minister’s family completely captured the attention of the people in the capital, quickly replacing Liang Jue as the topic of gossip in various restaurants and tea houses.
This was a man’s intuition. He instinctively felt that it was better not to let the third prince see his wife. Although rumors had been circulating about the third prince having some different intentions towards him, he had never felt that way. Instead, he sensed a subtle hostility from the other party.
A man’s intuition helps them avoid many unnecessary troubles. Liang Jue’s sixth sense had helped him many times before, and this time was no exception.
Worried that the third prince, Xue Ning, might stage a so-called surprise attack, Liang Jue made up his mind to send his wife to Liang Rong’s house earlier than planned. Of course, he had explained the situation beforehand, so his wife wouldn’t be treated poorly when she arrived. If she felt uncomfortable there, he wouldn’t be able to enjoy himself either.
Only the husband and wife knew about this conversation. On her rest day, Shen Meng’s attendant had delivered the letter to Liang Rong’s house. It was sealed with wax, and the servant didn’t know its contents.
Shen Meng chuckled at his suspicion, but when she left, Xue Ning entered the Shen mansion. He didn’t bring many attendants with him, keeping a lower profile compared to other princes. Perhaps it was because he had been traumatized since childhood. He had quite a few guards with him, and judging by their attire, they were all personally bestowed by the Empress.
Wherever he went, these guards followed closely behind him, creating a bustling scene. They ensured his safety at all times.
Although Liang Jue had mentally prepared himself, when the third prince arrived early, he couldn’t help but feel a little flustered. However, he still greeted him with a smile, speaking in a slightly warmer tone, “Didn’t you say you would come tomorrow? Look at me, I haven’t even tidied up properly. I’m truly embarrassed to meet you like this.”
Regardless of the circumstances, Liang Jue always maintained his good appearance. It’s not that he dressed particularly brightly, but no matter what the situation, he exuded a calm and composed demeanor.
But now he looked a bit disheveled, with a strand of hair mischievously sticking up. Liang Jue tried to press it down, but it only stood up more fiercely.
Even though it hadn’t been long since he sent his wife away, Liang Jue looked like he just crawled out of bed. His face was slightly flushed, and his expression was deliberately exaggerated, as if he were genuinely surprised that Xue Ning had come early. It seemed as if he had just gotten out of bed, his face all red and puffy.
After Liang Jue straightened himself up, he asked Xue Ning, “It’s early in the morning, and I haven’t even had breakfast. Your Highness, have you eaten yet? If not, would you like to have breakfast with us?”
He used this homely gesture to show his sincerity and harmlessness. The other party also showed an equally intriguing expression.