The mistress has no feelings, why do you provoke her?

No matter how much Madam Qin called out, none of the ladies returned.

She offended not only a few ladies, but the entire circle of wealthy women.

I believe that from now on, no one will try to befriend her anymore.

Without her circle of wealthy women, her daughter's marriage will definitely be hindered.

Qin was sweating profusely with anxiety, only then realizing that she had taken a risky move and made a wrong decision.

The matter in the backyard was kept completely secret; no one knew what had happened.

The ladies returned to the banquet table, but dared not say much.

After all, both the Princess Consort of Chu and the Princess Consort of Nanyang were present at the time.

If they dare to gossip, wouldn't they be offending people?

When asked, he simply said he went out to clear his head of alcohol and then came back.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, and the banquet ended peacefully without incident.

Song Wenjun also returned to the Chu King's Mansion with her child and husband.

After everyone had left, the Princess of Nanyang gave the order: "Close the gate."

The Prince of Nanyang was still unaware of what had happened. He asked, bewildered, "Why are you closing the gates for no reason?"

"You'll find out soon enough," Princess Nanyang said coldly, giving him a disdainful look.

The Prince of Nanyang was so frightened by her cold glare that he dared not utter a sound.

She thought about it quietly and realized that she hadn't done anything to upset her.

But there's always a reason why the door is closed.

The Prince of Nanyang followed carefully behind the Princess of Nanyang. She strode into the hall and ordered the servants, "Bring the Third Madam here."

The nanny beside him then brought out the family rules and set them aside.

Meanwhile, they had already gone to invite the old lady over.

Before long, all the illegitimate sons and daughters of the household, as well as the people from the second branch of the family, had arrived.

The Prince of Nanyang's mansion has been too lax for a long time; it's been a long time since we've seen such a stern demeanor.

Everyone was filled with anxiety, not knowing what had happened.

Princess Nanyang sat in the main seat, her face ashen, with a cowhide whip beside her.

Everyone was trembling with fear, not knowing what had happened.

The Prince of Nanyang also shrank his neck, not daring to breathe loudly.

The Princess Consort of Nanyang is in charge of the household, and she has invoked the family rules, so this matter is no small thing.

Before long, the old lady arrived.

Seeing this commotion, my heart skipped a beat: "What's going on? We're all family, why make such a fuss? Can't we talk things out?"

On the way here, my mother had already given the old lady some hints.

It is said that the Princess Consort of Nanyang was furious and resorted to family discipline, which seems to be related to Qin Shi from the third branch of the family.

The reason for this was not stated.

The old lady guessed what could possibly be going on; it was nothing more than an attempt to establish her authority.

It's for her, this old woman, to see.

The Princess of Nanyang was disrespectful, with a stern face as if everyone owed her something.

Those who come from military backgrounds are different from ladies from noble families.

The old lady was disdainful.

Princess Nanyang rose, curtsied to the old lady, and sat back down in the main seat: "I have gathered everyone here today because someone in the manor has committed a disgraceful act. If we do not follow the family rules, there is no guarantee that others will follow suit. The Nanyang Manor is a prominent family, and we are all in the same boat. We share the same fate. If one person is tainted, the entire manor will be unable to hold their heads high because of her."

As they were talking, Qin was brought in bound hand and foot, with Shangguan Yugu, pale-faced, beside her.

The two were forced to kneel on the ground. Upon seeing this, the old lady immediately flew into a rage: "What do you mean by this? No matter what, she is still your sister-in-law. Can't you talk things out instead of resorting to violence? I'm still alive, and you're already trying to trample on my head?"

He intended to assert his authority as an elder and intimidate the Princess of Nanyang.

Unexpectedly, the Princess of Nanyang was not buying it at all: "If the old lady knew what she had done, she would probably be so angry that she would kill herself. Why would she need her daughter-in-law to step on your head to anger you?"

The old lady was stunned, speechless. What a Nanyang Princess! She was really infuriating.

She rolled her eyes at the Princess of Nanyang, then turned to Qin and asked, "What did you do to make her so angry? Tell me quickly, if you have any grievances, I will definitely stand up for you."

Before the Prince of Nanyang and his wife returned to their residence, she was still in charge of the household.

As soon as the Princess of Nanyang returned, this old woman was sidelined, and the old lady had long harbored resentment.

This is a perfect opportunity to take back control of the family business.

Qin was trembling with fear and cried to the old lady, "Mother-in-law, save me! I did nothing wrong! I'm innocent!"

Hearing her tearful complaint, Shangguan Yugu's face turned even paler.

Even with irrefutable evidence, the mother is still denying it; she truly won't shed a tear until she sees the coffin.

“Mother, why don’t you quickly admit your mistake and beg your aunt for forgiveness? We were the ones who were wrong.”

Qin was furious and started cursing at her: "You're such a coward! You only have this much courage when you're scared by someone. Why do you take things for yourself that you didn't do?"

She concluded that the Princess of Nanyang had no evidence, so she stubbornly refused to admit it.

Shangguan Yugu was so frightened by the scolding that she didn't dare to retaliate and could only cry.

"Enough!" Princess Nanyang slammed her hand on the table, startling both the old lady and the Prince of Nanyang.

The old lady looked at her with displeasure, but unexpectedly, the Princess of Nanyang's cold gaze was looking over at her, which frightened her so much that she quickly avoided the Princess of Nanyang's gaze.

As for the Prince of Nanyang, he was so frightened that his heart pounded and he didn't dare to breathe.

He knew the Princess of Nanyang's temper; although she was fiery, she was reasonable.

If Qin hadn't done something outrageous, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths.

The Prince of Nanyang looked at Qin Shi and gave her a look: "You really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin. Will you only stop when the Princess Consort produces the evidence and makes you lose all face?"

"Do I still have any dignity?" Qin shouted angrily, causing the Prince of Nanyang to gasp in shock.

Alright, alright, even a god couldn't save her now.

Forget it, he doesn't care anymore.

The Prince of Nanyang shut his mouth and obediently became his background character.

Princess Nanyang then called out to the outside, "Bring the person up."

Before long, a maid was brought in under guard. Upon seeing this, Shangguan Yugu's face turned even paler.

The maid was her person, and she was trained by Qin Shi herself.

The maid knew Qin's plan best; it was she who went out to call for help, but unexpectedly, she was caught by the Princess of Nanyang.

She was injured all over her body and face.

He had clearly been tortured and couldn't withstand it.

"I, the Princess Consort, ask you, what did your young lady go to do in the garden?" Princess Consort of Nanyang asked coldly.

The maidservant, with a mournful face, spoke without hesitation: "The Third Madam told Miss to go to the garden and bump into His Highness Prince Chu. As long as someone sees her with His Highness, Miss can enter Prince Chu's residence. All of this was taught by the Madam and has nothing to do with me. Please, Your Highness, spare me."

Madam Qin's face turned ashen with anger, and she shouted resentfully, "You treacherous bastard! I have treated you well, why are you slandering me?"

“Madam, it was you who taught the Third Miss to do this. I have not uttered a single lie.”

"You damned, lowly servant girl, I'll kill you!" Qin Shi charged at the maid, but because her body was bound, she fell to the ground.

The maidservant was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground, crying and begging the Princess of Nanyang to spare her life.