Chapter 337 - You Yuecheng Exerts Pressure on Duke Zhenguos Manor (2/2)

Did that madman Sima Lingyun not know that blowing up the matter would not benefit anyone?

“Your Excellency, save me. I… There’s really nothing going on between me and Second Young Master!” Mo Xuemin’s eyes brightened as if she had seen a savior. She crawled up from the ground and hurriedly explained, afraid that You Yuecheng would really be mistaken and think that there was something going on between her and You Yuelian.

She had been beaten black and blue and was not as beautiful as she was. Her clothes were also in disarray and her bellyband could not hide the supple flesh beneath. Earlier, Sima Lingyun had given her a beating and she looked like a mess. She was like a dirty madwoman and wasn’t really a sight for sore eyes.

You Yuecheng frowned in disgust and then looked away silently. He turned to look at Sima Lingyun and saw that he was so angry the veins on his forehead were throbbing. He knew that Sima Lingyun was furious and he said lightly, “Brother Sima, please sit down. Don’t be anxious and let us talk about this. You’ve only been married for three days and it was the Empress who bestowed the marriage upon you. Such a n.o.ble and dignified matter has been foiled by someone. It is trouble for both our manors and if we don’t deal with it well, we will not be the only two who will be affected.”

Sima Lingyun shuddered anxiously when he heard that and he immediately started sweating. He finally realized what was happening.

Her Majesty was the one who had bestowed this marriage. Furthermore, it had been bestowed because of an undignified matter!

However, no matter what had happened, even if Mo Xuemin had made trouble, Sima Lingyun would not dare to divorce her since their marriage was ordered by the royal family. If he did, it would be akin to slapping the Empress in the face! They would say that the Empress did not know how to judge people and had thought that the s.l.u.t was a n.o.ble lady and sent the s.l.u.t into Duke Zhenguo’s Manor. Or would they say that Duke Zhenguo’s Manor did not care if they embarra.s.sed the Empress’ and caused trouble deliberately? Everyone would have something to say, and they would gossip about it.

Sima Lingyun did not dare to make the Empress angry. The rumors and gossip might destroy Duke Zhenguo’s Manor.

However, he did not want to let Mo Xuemin off just like that. He said coldly and sharply, “That s.l.u.t not only had an affair, but she also tried to kill my mother and sister. She poisoned them in the manor.”

When he thought of how his mother and sister almost died, Sima Lingyun glared at Mo Xuemin viciously, wanting to tear her apart.

Mo Xuemin had tried to kill someone by poisoning them. She was indeed a vicious woman!

You Yuecheng grew more disgusted with Mo Xuemin. There was a flash of coldness in his eyes. This was unexpected. Mo Xuemin was a useless s.l.u.t who could not accomplish anything.

“There’s really such a thing…” You Yuecheng said, pretending to be surprised. It was as if he did not know anything. Then, he said sincerely, “Brother Sima, this is really troublesome for your manor. How are your mother and sister? I know a few imperial physicians. Shall I get them to take a look at the ladies?”

d.u.c.h.ess Zhenguo was still unconscious. Sima Lingyun was in a terrible fix. The Zhenguo Manor did not have the ability to invite imperial physicians over and only found a few physicians casually. They were not very skilled, of course, as such, Sima Lingyun thanked You Yuecheng. “Many thanks, Marquess You.”

You Yuecheng gestured at a guard standing by the side. A guard immediately left respectfully, taking You Yuecheng’s order to get an imperial physician.

The atmosphere was not as tense after You Yuecheng’s show of kindness. The tenseness eased up.

“Brother Sima, my younger brother was in a brothel all night yesterday. If you do not believe him, you can ask the brothel. It is impossible for him to have an affair with your wife. Someone must have done this deliberately to frame them so that our manors would be dishonored. I am feeling anxious, just as you are.” You Yuecheng frowned.

This was why he came. The matter must not blow up no matter what had happened!

Given Emperor Zongwen’s wits, King Yan would be implicated if the matter blew up. If something were to happen, King Yan would really have no chance of making a comeback.

“I have to send the s.l.u.t to a judge after what she did.” Sima Lingyun said resentfully as he glared at Mo Xuemin viciously. He would not let her off so lightly. His vengeful gaze made Mo Xuemin curl up subconsciously. She looked at You Yuecheng fearfully and hoped that he could save her.

She could not help but move toward You Yuecheng. She was afraid of dealing with Sima Lingyun alone. His vicious gaze made her feel terrified! She looked at You Yuecheng pitifully and pleaded with him silently to take her with him. She knew that given Sima Lingyun’s vicious character, he would torture her to death if she stayed.

“If you send her to a judge, the Empress…” You Yuecheng said awkwardly. He did not even look at Mo Xuemin. His eyes turned cold and said, “Furthermore, our manor cannot embarra.s.s ourselves like that!”

He sounded as if he was still trying to discuss the matter in the earlier half of his statement. However, the second part of his statement was an attempt to subdue Sima Lingyun. You Yuecheng stared at Sima Lingyun coldly and sharply with a hint of murderous intent. It drilled into Sima Lingyun’s heart. The strong icy cold aura made him seem n.o.ble as he stared at Sima Lingyun. It was as if he would use forceful methods against Sima Lingyun if he said something wrong.

You Yuecheng, who was like that, was not someone Sima Lingyun could deal with!

However, Sima Lingyun was very sharp and his mind whirled. He found a few points that were beneficial to him. Duke Mingguo was going to suppress the matter no matter what would happen and he felt resentful about that. Mo Xuemin’s reputation was already ruined and Sima Lingyun wanted to get rid of her by drowning her.

However, since the Mingguo Manor did not share the same idea, then they had to pay a price for it!

A hint of greed flashed in Sima Lingyun’s eyes. Given the Mingguo Manor’s capabilities, it would not be difficult for them to help him get a promotion or two.

“Second Young Master and she did something like that. You aren’t asking us to just accept it, are you? Even though the Zhenguo Manor is not as n.o.ble as the Mingguo Manor, we are still n.o.bility and have served the country. We still have integrity and dignity. We will not allow a s.l.u.t to cause trouble in the manor.” Sima Lingyun said stiffly.

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