jdhmnovel Chapter 198 Implementation
Chapter 198 Implementation
An Yang's gaze hardened, and his tone became resolute.
"Anyang, no, no...! We can't afford to make one mistake and then another." The Prime Minister's wife looked at Anyang in alarm and hurriedly stopped her.
Just then, the steward of the manor rushed over.
The butler rushed into the room, panting, his face filled with panic.
"Madam, we just received news that it's all over the place, saying that the eldest young lady... the eldest young lady...!" The butler was sweating profusely and could barely speak.
"Quickly, tell me what's going on in the streets about the young lady?" The Prime Minister's wife stood up and asked anxiously.
"They say the young lady is shameless, trying to curry favor with the prince, and even using schemes to frame him." The steward lowered his head, his voice growing softer and softer.
Upon hearing this, An Yang's face turned ashen, and he swayed slightly.
The Prime Minister's wife angrily said, "This must be Su Yinyin's doing. She is so ruthless."
The Prime Minister's wife was so angry that her face turned red and her hands clenched into fists.
An Yang also stopped crying and looked at the Prime Minister's wife with a look of horror.
"Don't panic, there might still be a chance." The Prime Minister's wife took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
"Steward, give the order: keep your mouths shut. Anyone who dares to gossip in the manor will be sold off immediately. Also, whatever you do, don't let the master find out." The Prime Minister's wife's voice was stern, her eyes filled with warning.
No sooner had they finished speaking than they heard a sound that terrified them.
"What are you talking about? Why don't you let me know!" Prime Minister Li's voice came from outside the door, full of anger and authority.
The three turned to look and saw Prime Minister Li stride into the room, his face grim and his sharp gaze sweeping over them.
The Prime Minister's wife and An Yang turned pale instantly, and their bodies trembled involuntarily.
Seeing the two men looking frightened, and with An Yang appearing in the mansion again, Prime Minister Li knew that the two fools must have done something stupid again.
"Speak! What exactly happened?" Prime Minister Li's eyes widened in anger, his voice booming like thunder.
The Prime Minister's wife feigned composure, "My lord, it's nothing serious, just some rumors."
The Prime Minister's wife forced a smile, her voice trembling.
"Rumors? I don't think it's that simple. Tell me the truth!" Prime Minister Li stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with suspicion!
An Yang knelt down with a thud, her voice trembling with tears: "Father, your daughter knows she was wrong."
Prime Minister Li glared at her, "You unfilial daughter! Didn't I tell you to stay in your hometown and lay low? How did you end up in the capital? What have you done this time?"
Prime Minister Li's eyes were filled with anger and disappointment!
The Prime Minister's wife quickly said, "My lord, it's all my fault. I failed to discipline Anyang properly. She was confused for a moment and made such a mistake."
The Prime Minister's wife immediately knelt beside An Yang and pleaded for her life!
"Foolish? You two are really going to ruin this family!" Prime Minister Li was trembling with anger as he pointed at the mother and daughter.
An Yang cried and said, "Father, I only wanted to marry the Regent, I never expected it to turn out like this."
An Yang kept kowtowing, his tears mingling with the dust.
"Answer the truth!" Prime Minister Li slammed his fist on the table in anger, causing the teacups on the table to jump.
“Father, I... I had marital relations with the Prince at the Prince’s residence last night.”
Prime Minister Li stared wide-eyed at An Yang in disbelief. "What did you say? You had marital relations with the Regent?"
"Yes, what my daughter said is true." An Yang's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum, and she lowered her head even further.
"Absurd, utterly absurd! How could the Regent possibly be interested in you?" Prime Minister Li threw his head back and laughed, his laughter filled with anger and mockery.
"My lord, Anyang wouldn't lie," the Prime Minister's wife said anxiously, cold sweat beading on her forehead.
Prime Minister Li glared at her fiercely, "It's all because you spoiled her! If this matter isn't handled properly, my Prime Minister's mansion will be finished!"
Prime Minister Li glared at his wife, his eyes full of reproach.
"Father, I really didn't lie. Please save me!" An Yang cried, tears streaming down her face, and tightly gripped the hem of Prime Minister Li's robe.
"This matter requires careful consideration. Explain the whole story to me first," Prime Minister Li said, stopping in his tracks with a serious expression.
An Yang recounted the events while crying, her voice choked with sobs.
"You've been used as pawns and you don't even realize it!" Prime Minister Li's face was terribly grim, his voice low and furious.
“Father…!” An Yang wanted to say something more.
"Do you think you can reach the Regent? Now you've caused such a commotion, you've completely disgraced my Prime Minister's residence!" Prime Minister Li shouted again, his voice echoing in the room.
The Prime Minister's wife knelt and moved forward a few steps. "My lord, please think of a way to save Anyang."
"I need to think this over carefully. You all stay put for now." Prime Minister Li took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
The Prime Minister's wife and An Yang exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness and fear.
An Yang suddenly remembered: "Father, last night it was the Prince's personal guard, Shadow, who came to find the woman. He said the Prince had invited her, so I didn't suspect anything and followed Shadow to the Prince's mansion!"
An Yang lowered her head and said. In fact, at this point, An Yang already understood that everything was fake. But now, she was determined to make the fake real.
Now that her father knows, she will use his power to realize her dream.
She had already seen through her father's true colors; he had abandoned her. But what could she do? Now she was in the capital. At worst, they could fight to the death!
"Shadow? Oh well, things have come to this, we can only try to find a way to deal with it." Prime Minister Li frowned and fell into deep thought.
Just then, a servant rushed over and said, "Master, the Dowager Princess has sent someone to deliver a message."
"What did you say?" Prime Minister Li's face grew even darker, and his tone became stern.
The servant, panting heavily, said, "The Empress Dowager said that this matter must be settled at the palace banquet tomorrow, and she wants you to be prepared."
"This imperial concubine is truly eager to stir up trouble." Prime Minister Li sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
"Father, what should we do?" A sly glint flashed in An Yang's eyes, his mind seemingly calculating something.
"My lord, we can't just sit here and wait to die!" the Prime Minister's wife said anxiously, her hands tightly twisting the hem of her dress.
Prime Minister Li pondered for a moment and said, "Don't panic, let me think of a solution."
The night was as dark as ink, and the Prime Minister's residence was completely silent, with only a few lanterns swaying in the wind, as if foreshadowing the storms to come tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yuan's confidants uncovered crucial evidence.
It turns out that the courtyard An Yang entered was deliberately arranged by someone to mislead her; only she could have done it so flawlessly.
Zhou Yuan looked out the window and sneered!
Meanwhile, in the palace, the eldest son successfully met the Empress Dowager and the Emperor with two boxes, presenting the gifts prepared by Su Yinyin.
The old man respectfully placed the two boxes in front of the Empress Dowager and on the Emperor's table, then stepped aside.
The Empress Dowager and the Emperor were very curious about Su Yinyin's gift. After the First Prince withdrew, they ordered the eunuch to open it. The two stepped forward to take a look.
The Empress Dowager and the Emperor watched with great anticipation as the eunuch opened the box…!