Favored Concubine

  Li Huifang pulled Ma Fangya and curiously asked, "Fangya, what's going on? I saw that maid sneaking away. Don't tell me you don't know anything. Did you have a falling out with Wenyu? Even if you did, it can't be so bad as to ruin someone's reputation. The Murong family isn't one to be trifled with."

  She was really curious, but also despised Ma Fangya's behavior, and her heart was even more guarded against her. How could she not ruin the girl's reputation? What kind of thinking is this? It's too vicious! When I get back, I must have a good talk with my mother and be on guard against the Ma family.

  "It's just that, no matter what, it's just a quarrel between sisters, how can we really ruin someone's reputation? I don't know if the Murong family will investigate this matter or not, and Lord Murong's temper is not good." A girl thoughtfully provoked.

  Ma Fangya was already panicked and short of breath, her face pale, sweat dripping down her cheeks, she was so tense and scared that she didn't know what to say, only repeatedly responding "I really don't know, it's not me, I don't know". She frantically waved her hands, refusing to say anything else, tears falling unconsciously.

  One of the girls said: "Let's not talk about it here, let's go to the main courtyard too. I'm sure Miao Yu has already gone and will definitely ask us."

  Li Huifang also nodded and said: "Let's go, we'll go together."

  Although they can't catch up with that little girl, it's still better to bring Ma Fangya together to make things clear. After all, they don't want to be affected by the fish in the same pond either. If they are remembered and hated by the Murong family, it won't be good. Going to clarify things will have nothing to do with them.

  Wanyu and Wanyi entered the main courtyard, at this time Wanyu had already wiped away her tears, only her eyes were slightly red, but she no longer looked like she was crying, very dignified and composed.

  Mr. Li saw his daughter come back so soon and asked with a smile: "What did you play? Why are you back so soon?"

  Wan Yu leaned silently in Mrs. Li's arms, while Wan Yi spoke with some difficulty: "Something has happened, we don't know if it's important or not, but we thought we should report it to you."

  Li was taken aback and turned to look at the princess. Seeing her slightly furrowed brow, he couldn't help but become serious, "Did you two have a fight? Don't be so petty, kids."

  Wan Yi shook her head seriously, "No, we were playing well originally and didn't quarrel."

  Then she told everything about Ma Fang's suspicious behavior and a ghostly maid in great detail.

  Li was shocked and quickly hugged Yuanyu to check her all over, "Is it true?"

  Wan Yu nodded with red eyes. "At first, I didn't pay attention to it, but I was eager to continue playing the leaf card and didn't want to move. Later, my sister was also afraid and unwilling to leave me, but Sister Ma seemed unhappy, as if she must have me go over there. Li Hui Fang, my sister, hesitated and said that after passing through the woods on that side, it's already outside the courtyard. I'm worried that there might be someone there, otherwise... why would they insist on me going? It's really too strange."

  The princess's expression changed slightly, but her face remained smiling and gentle. "Good child. You're a cautious good girl, you did the right thing. I'll investigate this thoroughly and give you an explanation." After finishing speaking, she gave a slight nod to the maid beside her, who understood and immediately withdrew.

  Wan Yu's face turned red, "Thank you, Princess, for not blaming me. I was just afraid that if I made a mistake, it would affect my sisters, so..." She explained why she had been overly cautious and tense.

  "What does that maid look like, did you see her?" The princess's face was warm and gentle with a faint smile, but her eyes were increasingly sharp as a knife, seemingly hiding an unknown storm.

  Wan Yu recalled, "A small round face. A slightly chubby face with bright eyes. Wearing a light green satin jacket, not very tall." She roughly described him. Then she said, "The princess can check, who left the outer courtyard and went to the forest at that time, it's impossible that no one saw anything, when my mother and I entered the door, we found that each door had someone guarding it." Indirectly reminding the princess to investigate who dared to do such an unscrupulous thing.

  The princess's eyes sparkled slightly, and a hint of cleverness flashed across her face as she smiled: "Good child, I've already had the nanny ask about it, and we'll be back soon."

  It wasn't long before the nanny returned, bringing several girls from the Li family with her. The nanny whispered a few words in the princess's ear, and the princess's face suddenly darkened, but quickly returned to normal. She coldly swept her gaze over Ma Fangya, sneering: "Are you sure he can give you what you want? You're being used by someone without even realizing it." After speaking, she let out a disdainful cold laugh.

  Li was even more furious and resentful, looking at Ma Fangya with a hatred that could kill.

  Right after that, Ma Fangya's mother rushed in anxiously and saw her daughter crying like rain, rushing over to throw herself into her arms. "Mother... waaahhh!" Ma Fangya cried uncontrollably.

  Madam Ma felt heartbroken seeing her daughter like this, but she still calmly asked: "Your Highness, I'm afraid my daughter has been naughty. I'll apologize to you here."

  The princess sneered: "It's not just being naughty, she has actually offended the Murong family. Let your daughter tell you what she did."

  The old lady leaned in close to her ear and whispered something, after which Mrs. Ma's face turned deathly pale, her body swaying as if she was about to collapse. Ma Fangya became even more frightened, her voice trembling, "Mother, I really don't know."

  Bang! Bang!

  Mrs. Ma's eyes turned red with anger and she slapped her daughter twice, "You wicked thing, who gave you the nerve?"

  Ma Fangya covered her face, crying almost to the point of fainting, and couldn't say a word. This made Li Huifang and others present feel somewhat unbearable, looking at Yuwan, hoping she could say something to make a big deal smaller and a small matter disappear.

  However, Wan Yu was unwilling, turning her head away pretending not to see their gaze, burying herself in Li's arms and not looking at anyone, nor paying attention to Ma Fangya.

  Madam Ma pushed her daughter away and walked towards Li, bowing her head to apologize: "Mrs. Murong, I really didn't know this child would have such thoughts, it's truly unforgivable, I will definitely discipline the child properly, tomorrow my husband and I will personally visit your home to apologize."

  Li also understood that there must be someone in the woods, and their status is not low, it's very likely related to the prince, otherwise the princess as the host would have made it clear. Now she's being vague and evasive, definitely has some difficulties in mind. For now, it's best to go back home and discuss with Master Li first, better to investigate the cause of the matter before making plans.

  Li's face turned cold and he said nothing, turning his head to Princess Fuli: "Princess, since it's like this, we'll take our leave first and come again another day."

  The princess couldn't bear to detain the guests any longer, and was secretly angry with her useless nephew. She forced a smile and said: "Alright, you all go back first, I'll give you an explanation later. I'm really sorry about this."

  Li smiled bitterly and didn't say anything else. What could she say in front of the princess? She didn't even know who her opponent was, so getting angry hastily wouldn't make any sense. It would be better to go back and think about it first.

  He turned and dragged Wan Yu out, pushing aside Mrs. Ma, sneering, "We'll meet again, this isn't over, my Murong family isn't someone anyone can just step on, we'll see about that!" After saying that, he turned around and left.

  A group of people got on the horse carriage, and Yuwen leaned into Li's arms, nervously rubbing her palms together. "Mother, have I brought trouble to our family?" She was worried that some unpleasant rumors might spread.

  Mr. Li smiled with relief: "Foolish child, it has nothing to do with you, what you did today was great, not following Ma Fangya is the biggest credit, so many people were present and they wanted to frame you, it's impossible. Don't worry, I will definitely let your father get justice for you."

  "Mother, I just heard the nanny tell the princess that it was the eldest prince who brought people into the forest, and he saw me..."

  "What's going on? Why did you let Ma Fangya bring me here?" Yuanyu heard the nanny say this to the princess, and her ears were very good at hearing.

  "Knowing that her daughter had practiced internal family skills for a while and had some inner strength, it wasn't surprising to hear this. Her face showed a look of disdain, 'That's all you can say? I reckon it's because you were received by Master Jueyuan that he was moved, plus your father has military power, so he's itching in his heart. He thought that if you didn't follow the rules and made a mistake, he could take advantage of the situation and make you his person. The Murong family wouldn't be able to swallow this bitter fruit even if they didn't want to.' Thinking of this consequence, Mrs. Li was so angry that she wished she could cut down the Crown Prince alive."

  Wan Yu covered her mouth in surprise, wiping the sweat on her forehead. "Fortunately, I didn't go, otherwise I would have been speechless even if I had a mouth." She was also frightened into a cold sweat, initially just not wanting to cause trouble, but unexpectedly the Crown Prince actually harbored such despicable thoughts.

  Although she was not afraid of an ordinary person, the lonely man and woman had a mouth that couldn't be explained clearly. Moreover, she couldn't take action against the prince, let alone teach him a lesson. He was the emperor's son, no matter how much he disliked it, he was still the prince, and it wasn't her place to discipline him. If the eldest prince made any mistakes, the Mu Rong family would be met with the emperor's wrath.

  "Mother, I have never offended the Ma family's daughter, why does she want to frame me?" Yuanyu cried in Li's arms, her sobs full of grievance.

  Mrs. Li was heartbroken, as if her heart had been cut out, and she hugged Yuwen with red eyes, gritting her teeth: "Don't worry, mother will definitely get justice for you."

  "Don't let the Ma family off, it's simply despicable." Yuanyi also clenched her fists and her face turned bright red. She vaguely understood that this was a plot to harm her elder sister, and such people could not be spared.

  "It's a good thing we didn't go, that Ma family girl was trying to cheat you just now, and your sister would have definitely followed. This person is too heartless, and we haven't even offended her." Yun Qing also got teary-eyed with anger.

  "Some people are driven by profit, even if you haven't offended them, they will still regard you as a thorn in their eyes." Li said coldly.

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