Compared with her, Li Yueru was undoubtedly lucky. Lingxi saved her life under the careful treatment of the imperial doctor. She fell into the water together with Honghui, but she survived. It was really a blessing from God, and Yinzhen breathed a sigh of relief.
If even Lingxi died, he really didn't know what to do.
After Lingxi woke up, Yinzhen asked her about the situation when she fell into the water. When answering, Lingxi seemed a little hesitant. She said that she only remembered that she and Honghui were running around pulling the kite. When they ran near Jianjia Pond, she felt a little dizzy.
, just think
She sat by the pool and rested for a while. Unexpectedly, she saw Honghui not afraid of slipping into the water just after sitting there. She accidentally fell in her panic. She didn't know what happened after that. When she woke up again,
It's on the bed.
When she learned that Honghui was gone, Lingxi was dumbfounded, and then she started crying. While crying, she said she wanted to find Honghui. Don't look at the usual quarrels between her and Honghui, but they actually have a very good relationship.
Mrs. Li was afraid that she would be hurt by crying, so she tried to coax her for a long time, but she still kept crying.
The spring rain is thin and continuous, just like this person's tears. For many people, this year's spring is a time that they don't want to remember. They wish it would go over soon. In such anticipation, the hot summer is finally ushered in.
.
At this time, a terrible rumor began to spread in the house, saying that the prince did not slip and fall into the water but was killed by someone. The person who killed him was Ling Ruo, who used a kite to lure Honghui and Lingxi to Jianjia.
They pushed them into the water in an attempt to kill them.
When Ling Ruo heard this rumor from Wen Ruyan, she was shocked and frightened. The person who created this rumor had sinister intentions and clearly wanted to put her to death. Although this rumor had no basis at all, those who died under the rumor
People don't know how long it takes, even the sage said: Rumors are stronger than tigers. If it continues to spread like this, the situation will only become more and more unfavorable to Ling Ruo. If Yinzhen becomes suspicious of her, there will be no excuse.
Shuixiu was immediately ordered to find out where this rumor came from, but unfortunately no one knew it. All they knew was that it spread throughout the entire Baylor Mansion almost overnight, and became an uproar, spreading everywhere.
On this day, Ling Ruo was embroidering a picture of the Eight Immortals celebrating their birthday with Wen Ruyan. In one month, it will be Empress Dowager De's birthday. Although they cannot enter the palace, they still have to present gifts. Shui Yue and Su Yu fanned the two of them respectively.
Wearing a fan.
It was already summer at that time, and the weather was extremely hot. Ice was prepared in the house, but the quantity was limited and only supplied to a few Fujins. People like Ling Ruo were not eligible to enjoy it, so they could only rely on fans to cool them.
Ling Ruo was not surprised that Shui Xiu returned without success. The needle came out with a sapphire blue silk thread. The tip of the needle was glowing with cold light in the sunlight that fell in the main hall. She said without raising her head: "Sister.
, guess who spread this rumor?"
Wen Ruyan smiled slightly, and the slender cold needle seemed to be alive in her hand, constantly sketching vivid patterns on the brocade, "Don't you already have the answer in your heart? Why ask me again."
The needle tip stopped when it passed through the brocade. Ling Ruo took the handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her hand and said coldly: "It's a pity that there is no evidence."
Wen Ruyan also stopped what she was doing and raised her eyes and said: "Since she has the intention to target you, she will not leave any evidence for you to investigate. Besides, as a side Fujin, she is not something you can touch now. Instead of worrying about this, it is better to
It’s hard to think about how to eliminate the influence of rumors, especially from Lord Baylor’s side.”
Ling Ruo was immediately upset when she talked about this. Since Yinzhen came back, she had only seen him briefly at Honghui's funeral. She didn't even say a word. She didn't know what Yinzhen was thinking now. It would be nice to think about it.
Liu Mei couldn't help but frown.
While he was talking, Xiao Changzi came in and called Qian'er with a slightly weird look on his face: "Girl, my direct descendant Fujin sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to come over."
After Honghui's incident, his direct descendant Fujin fell seriously ill and avoided seeing anyone. Ling Ruo had gone to greet him several times but was sent back. Now he took the initiative to summon him. I wonder why?
With some anxiety, Ling Ruo saw Nala. She was leaning on a rosewood chair, wearing a moon-white flag dress. There was no trace of color on her body, and there was only the simplest silver hairpin in her hair.
, extremely pure, I think it’s because I recently lost my son and I don’t want to pretend.
Because of the disguise, he was still very thin, but fortunately he was in good spirits. What surprised Ling Ruo was that the Nian family, Li family, Ye family, Guarjia family, Song family and other concubines and concubines were all here. Seeing him at this moment
When Ling Ruo came in, all eyes were focused on her.
"I'm here to meet my direct descendants, and I'll be safe and sound." Facing the Nala family, Ling Ruo couldn't help but feel a little guilty in her heart. Although she couldn't be blamed for Honghui's death, she still had some responsibility.
Nala nodded slightly and motioned for Ling Ruo to sit down. He stroked his temples and said, "I called you here today because I have something to say." His dark eyes swept over everyone one by one, "Recently, there was a news in the house.
It's a rumor. I think all of you sisters have heard of it.
, it’s about Honghui. There are rumors that Honghui didn’t slip and fall into the water, but was killed by someone. It’s true, he even has a name, and he’s among us.” After saying that, his eyes fell on Ling Ruo and he said calmly.
: "Ling Gege, what do you have to say?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar and had heard the rumors, but they did not expect that Nala would ask such a direct question.
Ling Ruo didn't expect that the Nala family had summoned her for this matter, and the underlying meaning behind her words seemed to be that she had the intention of calling for punishment. She was shocked and immediately knelt down and said: "I am unjustly accused, I am against the crown prince."
If he was already gone and it was too late to take care of him, how could he do such a heartbreaking thing?"
Suddenly, a chuckle came to his ears, and Nian covered her lips and said sweetly: "Everyone can say nice things, but what you think in your heart is the most important. As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire. If Ling Gege really never did it, where did the rumors come from?
Come."
Ms. Li frowned and said: "This is just a rumor. It cannot be taken seriously. How could Ling Gege do anything to hurt the prince because he loves the prince so much? My sister is a knowledgeable person and has a noble status. How can she be with a market woman?"
Most people agree."
Nian sneered and said aggressively: "Then we should pretend to be deaf and dumb? If it was really unintentional, why would everyone know about it? There must be a reason. My sister is close to Niu Hulu, so she helped her speak.
But you can’t deliberately be frank. Sister, you might as well ask all the sisters here, do any of you believe that the Niu Hulu family had nothing to do with the death of the prince?"
Everyone looked at each other in shock after hearing this, and no one dared to say anything. Even if some people really believed that Ling Ruo was innocent, who would offend the powerful Nian family for a mere stranger? What's more, all the girls were more or less jealous.
Ling Ruo can be granted the Jing Si Ju with his noble body. It would be polite not to add insult to injury, but to beg for mercy? It is simply a big joke.
Li was silent for a while, looking at Ling Ruo with a hint of apology. Although she wanted to help Ling Ruo, in this situation, her words alone could not turn the tide.
Just when Nian was secretly proud, Nala, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and said word by word: "I believe her."