ebookland Chapter 378 It was she who deliberately framed him!
Chapter 378 It was she who deliberately framed him!
The sudden sound startled both people inside the room. Song Ruozhen looked at Chu Junting, who slowly walked into the room, and a look of astonishment flashed in her clear eyes.
When did he come?
Did anyone hear what I just said?
Song Zhiyu understood the look in his younger sister's eyes, and helplessly tugged at the corners of his mouth. Song Ruozhen's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally died.
Sure enough, it was heard!
Princess Che's expression changed the moment she saw Prince Chu arrive; she hadn't expected it to be such a coincidence!
A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "So it's the King of Chu."
"As soon as I arrived, I heard my sister-in-law threatening someone. I wonder what happened that she would threaten someone's life in the Song residence?"
Chu Junting's handsome face showed no emotion whatsoever, and his calm tone made it seem like a casual question. However, the oppressive aura emanating from him and his extremely cold and sharp eyes made it clear that he was already angry.
"Song Ruozhen has shown great disrespect to this Princess Consort..."
Before Princess Che could finish speaking, Chu Junting interrupted, "Oh? So, Your Majesty went to the Song family specifically for this, and Song Ruozhen, ungrateful as ever, committed a grave offense against Your Majesty?"
"Isn't this obviously just picking a fight?" Song Zhiyu pursed his lips.
He overheard everything outside; Princess Che kept saying that Fifth Sister was seducing Prince Che.
Fifth Sister isn't blind. Doesn't she know what kind of reputation Prince Che has? Even if Prince Che takes a liking to her, she wouldn't even look at him!
Princess Che couldn't even handle the concubines in her own household, and was so angry that she went back to her parents' home. Now she actually came to the Song family to teach Fifth Sister a lesson. Has she lost her mind?
Princess Che naturally understood the meaning behind Chu Junting's words. He was clearly saying that she deliberately caused trouble. If she hadn't come looking for trouble herself, how could this have happened?
"Greetings, Your Highness, the Prince of Chu." Song Ruozhen bowed.
Chu Junting looked at her, his tone much gentler, "Tell me, how did you offend Princess Che just now?"
"Your Highness, just now Princess Che said that I had seduced His Highness Prince Che."
"This humble woman has absolutely no courage, and has never done such a thing. But the Princess won't believe me, and even says she'll make me suffer a terrible death."
Song Ruozhen lowered her eyes helplessly, her pretty face filled with sadness and helplessness, and even more so with a sense of humiliation and grievance.
Song Zhiyu was amazed by his younger sister's acting skills. If he hadn't overheard outside that Princess Che hadn't gained the upper hand either, he would have thought that his fifth sister had been bullied badly!
"Your Majesty, I don't know where you heard this rumor. Ruozhen and I have long been known throughout the capital. You must have heard about it. Why would you have such a misunderstanding?"
"Does it mean that just exchanging a few words with the Emperor is considered seduction, or do you think that Ruozhen and the Song brothers saved the Second Emperor intentionally?" Chu Junting asked calmly.
Princess Che did not expect that the Prince of Chu would directly say that his relationship with Song Ruozhen was extraordinary. The two of them had not yet settled their relationship. How could he be so bold?
Most importantly, this kind of thing is not easy to talk about openly; once it's brought up, it becomes very embarrassing.
"King Chu, you are a man and you don't understand. This Song Ruozhen is definitely not someone to be trifled with!"
Chu Junting didn't bother with it at all and said directly to Yun Yang, "Go and invite Prince Che here. This matter must be made clear today."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The once arrogant Princess Che changed her expression immediately upon hearing that she was to invite Prince Che. She hurriedly said, "Prince Chu, since it's a misunderstanding, it's fine as long as it's explained. Why go through all this trouble?"
In my opinion, let's just drop this matter and pretend it never happened. There's no need to invite Prince Che.
Since she returned to her parents' home, Prince Che came to pick her up, and their relationship had finally begun to improve.
If Prince Che knew that he had run into the Song family and was causing trouble, he would definitely be furious!
"How can this be allowed?" Chu Junting raised his handsome eyes slightly. "Even the Empress Dowager's sister-in-law came to the Song family to question them, which shows that the misunderstanding is very deep. If I hadn't happened to witness it, I'm afraid Song Ruozhen would be in danger by now."
Besides, I will be heading south in a couple of days. If this misunderstanding isn't cleared up, won't I miss seeing Miss Song when I return?
Song Ruozhen nodded repeatedly, looking aggrieved, and said, "Your Highness is right, I am really scared!"
Watching his younger sister and Prince Chu sing in unison, and seeing Princess Che's face change from green to black, from black to red, and then from red to white, Song Zhiyu couldn't help but marvel.
That's a really fast change of expression!
As Yunyang went to invite Queen Che, Queen Che panicked completely, clenching her fists as if she wanted to lash out, but she dared not act recklessly in front of King Chu.
Although Prince Che is older than Prince Chu, she knows very well that Prince Chu never gives face to anyone. Although he calls her "Imperial Sister-in-law," his attitude clearly shows that he doesn't respect her at all!
The nanny and maidservants standing nearby were also worried about their princess. Although Prince Che had a good temper, what he disliked most was his princess's jealousy.
Now that he's being questioned by the King of Chu, it's easy to imagine the King of Che's rage.
Soon, Chu Tianche arrived, but as soon as he appeared, Princess Che could sense his displeasure and hostility.
"Third brother, Miss Song, I'm sorry you had to see this today."
Prince Che forced a smile and apologized to the two of them, but when he caught a glimpse of Princess Che out of the corner of his eye, he felt an urge to kill her!
Princess Che was startled by that look, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, and she stood aside trembling with fear.
"Your Majesty has come at the right time. Today, Your Majesty's sister-in-law came to the Song family and was furious. She questioned Ruozhen about seducing Your Majesty and even said she wanted to make sure she died without a burial place."
I happened to witness this, and fearing it might escalate into a murder, I informed my elder brother, after all…”
Chu Junting smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, and his voice was icy as he said, word by word, "Human life is of paramount importance!"
When Chu Tianche heard that Qian Yalin had come to the Song residence, he realized that something was wrong, not to mention that the King of Chu had specially sent someone to invite him over. He could only hope that this crazy woman would not cause any major trouble.
He thought it would be nothing more than a verbal clash, but who would have thought that she would accuse Song Ruozhen of seducing him and even want her to die a horrible death?
Is she crazy? Who gave her the guts?
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chu Tianche asked sternly.
Qian Yalin hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, I originally came to ask Miss Song to treat my illness, but who would have thought that not only would she refuse, but she would also contradict me at every turn!"
I was just in a bad mood for a moment, which led to the argument. As for what I said, it was just something I said without thinking, and it's not true.
Then, Qian Yalin looked at the old woman and maid beside her and said, "What do you think?"
"Your Highness, everything the Princess Consort said is true! It's just that Song Ruozhen doesn't know the rules and keeps contradicting the Princess Consort, which is why the Princess Consort said such things!"
"Song Ruozhen said that she was prettier than the princess, and that the princess would have to give way to her from now on. She also said that you would divorce the princess and marry her!"
The princess has never suffered such injustice; it is clearly Song Ruozhen who deliberately framed her!