I just want to live a good life

Chapter 563 Princess Jingyang, who is seriously ill

Su Nuan felt that to solve the mystery, she needed to find out what the fake Xun Zheng had been doing all these years since he disappeared. Of course, it would be difficult to get the truth out of the fake Xun Zheng at this moment.

Thinking of this, she unconsciously turned her gaze to Lou Guang.

When did this man start colluding with the fake Xun Zheng? Eight years ago, or even earlier?

The next interrogation was handed over to Lord Shen, because the Xia family had another incident. His elder sister had gone to the Xia family to cause trouble and got into a fight with Madam Xia.

Su Nuan was stunned when she heard the news. Did Princess Jingyang have some serious illness? Why would she go to the General's Mansion for no reason?

There was no time to lose, so Su Nuan immediately rushed to the General's Mansion. The Crown Prince naturally went with her, since the one causing trouble at the General's Mansion was a princess, and only the Crown Prince could suppress her.

When the two rushed to the General's Mansion, Princess Jingyang had already left, and Madam Xia, dressed in the robes of a first-rank noblewoman, was walking out.

Seeing this, Su Nuan realized that things had gotten out of hand, so she quickly stepped forward and asked Madam Xia, "Mother, where are you going?"

Madam Xia was not surprised to see her daughter, and said in a calm voice, "Go and file a complaint with the Emperor."

"Who should we sue?" Su Nuan pressed.

"Princess Jingyang."

They're even going to file a complaint with the emperor! They've been bullied! Su Nuan turned to look at Mu Yunting, her eyes filled with hostility.

Mu Yunting sighed silently and stepped forward to ask Madam Xia, "What happened?"

Madam Xia seemed furious with Princess Jingyang. She didn't give the Crown Prince a friendly look either, and coldly replied, "Princess Jingyang is going too far. She came to my General's Mansion to beat people up. I want to go to the Emperor to seek justice. My husband and son are risking their lives for Nanzhao on the battlefield, but the princess of Nanzhao comes to bully their family. I want to ask the Emperor, is this the reward for loyalty?"

"Madam Xia, please be careful with your words."

Mu Yunting frowned and gestured for Madam Xia to return to the mansion to talk.

Su Nuan also felt that it was inappropriate for her mother to speak loudly like that at the door of the house, as it would only cause trouble if someone with ulterior motives overheard it. So she helped Mu Yunting stop Madam Xia.

Madam Xia did not resist. She had been anxious and upset these past few days because her little grandson had gone missing. Her heart was already agitated, and Princess Jingyang's outburst only fueled her anger, so she decided to file a complaint with the Emperor regardless of the consequences.

However, upon seeing her daughter and the Crown Prince, she calmed down considerably. She also realized that she couldn't go to the Emperor with a belly full of resentment, even if she was in the right. Princess Jingyang had hit her daughter-in-law, and she had also hit her. If the matter reached the Emperor, they would probably both be punished equally. This would be a lose-lose situation, hurting both sides a thousand times over, which was not worth it.

I was so angry that I lost my mind. Now that the Crown Prince is offering me a way out, I'll naturally take it.

So, Madam Xia followed her daughter and son-in-law back to the mansion with a cold face.

He recounted what had happened on the way.

Princess Jingyang heard from somewhere that the eldest grandson of the Xia family had been kidnapped, and today she brought people to the door insisting on helping to find him.

Madam Xia knew the gravity of the matter and did not want Princess Jingyang to be involved, so she naturally refused her help.

Princess Jingyang was unhappy about being rejected, so she turned her anger on Xia Changxiao's wife, saying that she was not presentable in public and could not take good care of the children at home, and was not worthy of being the young mistress of the general's mansion.

If it were just talk, it would be fine; people would just ignore her and treat it like she was talking nonsense. But the more she talked, the more agitated she became, and she actually slapped Ms. Yu across the face.

Madam Yu was no pushover either. She was already very unhappy to be scolded, but she didn't argue with her because of Princess Jingyang's status. However, being slapped was a different story.

Although the Yu family was small, Yu Shi was a child who was pampered since childhood. After marriage, she was loved by her mother-in-law and husband. She had never suffered such grievances before. When she was beaten, she didn't even think about it and raised her hand to fight back.

Princess Jingyang was stunned. She was always the one hitting others, and this was the first time someone had dared to fight back. When she came to her senses, she was furious and rushed forward with a howl, unleashing a flurry of wild punches on Madam Yu.

Yu could have dodged an attack of that magnitude, but she didn't. She had impulsively hit the princess, and she was still afraid. After all, the princess was a princess, and if things got out of hand, it would cause trouble for the General's Mansion. So she gritted her teeth and didn't fight back.

When Madam Xia saw her daughter-in-law being beaten, she quickly led people to break up the fight, but Princess Jingyang was like a madwoman and they couldn't separate them no matter what they did.

When the crowd finally pulled the princess away, Yu was already bruised and battered.

Madam Xia was furious. She told Princess Jingyang that she was going to file a complaint with the Emperor.

Despite Princess Jingyang's domineering attitude, she is most afraid of the Emperor. When she heard that Madam Xia was going to file a lawsuit against the Emperor, she was so frightened that she forgot everything else and ran away with her people.

Then Su Nuan and Mu Yunting arrived.

After listening to Madam Xia's account, both of them fell silent.

This is absolutely ridiculous!

In the end, Mu Yunting spoke first. He apologized to Madam Xia on behalf of Princess Jingyang and promised to tell the Emperor about the matter when he went to the palace the next day, so that the Emperor would discipline Jingyang.

What else could Madam Xia say?

That was the end of the matter.

Everyone was most concerned about Xia Zhuowen's whereabouts, and Mu Yunting reiterated that the secret guards had found new clues.

Madam Xia was very concerned about this matter, so she asked many questions.

As the group was talking, a servant rushed over.

"Madam, someone from the palace has come to summon you and the First Madam to the palace."

Mu Yunting spoke first, asking the servant, "Which eunuch has come? Did he say what brings him here?"

"He was a young eunuch, whom I did not recognize. He only said that he was summoning the old lady and the first lady to the palace, but did not say what it was about."

Mu Yunting frowned. There hadn't been any major events in the palace lately, so why was the Xia family being summoned to the palace for no apparent reason?

"Bring the person to me."

If you don't understand, just ask. He's the crown prince; he doesn't need to bother thinking about such trivial matters.

A short while later, a servant brought over a young eunuch.

The man was startled when he saw His Highness the Crown Prince and immediately knelt down to pay his respects.

"You look unfamiliar to me. Which palace are you from?"

"Your Highness, I am Li, who serves Consort Shu."

Upon hearing that it was Consort Shu's person, Mu Yunting guessed what had happened and asked, "Did Jingyang complain to Consort Shu?"

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No need to ask, the answer is obvious.

Mu Yunting said coldly to Xiao Lizi, "Go back and tell Consort Shu that I will tell Father about today's events tomorrow. Father will judge who is right and who is wrong, so there is no need for Consort Shu to concern herself with it. As for the two ladies of the Xia family, I have questions for them."

The implication was that they would not enter the palace.

This Consort Shu is the Emperor's most beloved concubine. If it were any other prince, they would definitely be mindful of her whispering in the Emperor's ear and give her some face. But this Crown Prince has no such concerns. Everyone knows that she is the Emperor's darling.

Little Li knew this, of course, and after wiping the sweat from his forehead, he took his leave.

"Your Highness, why don't you go to the palace today to explain this matter to the Emperor?"

Su Nuan couldn't help but ask.

Mu Yunting gave her a resentful look and replied, "There are other matters to attend to today; punishing Jingyang is not urgent."

Although she didn't know what else he needed to do personally, Su Nuan didn't ask any more questions.

The two reassured Madam Xia again before leaving the General's Mansion.

On the way back in the carriage, Mu Yunting leaned against the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.

Su Nuan felt a pang of heartache seeing the dark circles under his eyes, but she still couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, how do you think Princess Jingyang knew that Zhuo Wen had been kidnapped?"