Chapter 402 - Wang Yueyue Was Pushed and Miscarried (1/2)

Chapter 402 w.a.n.g Yueyue Was Pushed and Miscarried

“Consort Xuan, could you please explain why you immediately changed after leaving Consort Chu? Could it be…” Feng Yuzhen did not complete his sentence. However, the suspicious look on his face made others cast suspicious gazes unto Mo Xuetong.

Her clothes had not been dirtied at the banquet, so why did she change? Even though girls from wealthy families would prepare an extra set of clothes when they go out, the extra set would not be as appropriate as the one she wore. A lady would not change into her extra set of clothing under usual circ.u.mstances unless there was something else going on.

And Ling Fengyan’s incident had happened then. What a coincidence!

Everything changed in that instance. Mo Xuetong had become the most likely suspect for Ling Fengyan’s murder.

“Consort Ning, I do not know what reason I had to kill Consort Yan. My husband is just a leisurely prince. Why would I have to do something like that!” Mo Xuetong calmed down as everyone focused on her. Her clear eyes were as black as ink as she looked at w.a.n.g Yueyue who looked pleased.

“I heard that Consort Xuan had once had an argument with Consort Yu and Consort Yan in the palace. Someone framed Consort Xuan then and Consort Yan was implicated. As for what happened exactly, I’m not too sure either.” Feng Yuzhen looked as if he was deep in thought as he brought up some of his suspicions.

Consort Yu had been punished for the matter and Ling Rui’er had been grounded. Rumors started to spread that Ling Fengyan, the most beautiful woman of the capital, was a fake. She pretended to be gentle but was actually evil and vicious. The enmity between the two started then.

Even though Feng Yuzhen stated that he was uncertain what happened, he had laid out the motive Mo Xuetong had to kill Ling Fengyan.

The time was right, and she had the motive and also behaved oddly by changing her clothes. Furthermore, Ling Fengyan had mentioned that she felt unwell. All of this pointed to Mo Xuetong being the culprit. Even Princess Royal looked at Mo Xuetong with a hint of coldness in her eyes. It was the perfect plan and Feng Yuzhen managed to lead everyone into suspecting Mo Xuetong.

“Your Highness, this is no small matter. Consort Xuan had almost lost her reputation. She would have been driven to her wit’s end if what she was accused with that day had been proven true. It is right for her to be angry. However, her behavior today is truly… Consort Xuan is very young and there are some things that she had not considered thoroughly.” w.a.n.g Yueyue took the opportunity to speak up when she saw that everyone was looking at Mo Xuetong suspiciously.

Even though she had not accused Mo Xuetong directly, it made it seem as if what Mo Xuetong had done could be excused. It also hinted that Mo Xuetong was behind the vicious killing of Ling Fengyan.

If it was really Mo Xuetong… The Princess Royal’s eyes darkened.

Feng Yuxuan glanced at w.a.n.g Yueyue and then at Feng Yuzhen. Finally, he looked at Mo Xuetong and paused. Moments later, he turned around and waved his hand. A man by his side went out. Soon, an imperial physician appeared at the door who walked up to Ling Fengyan and started examining her silently.

“Consort Ning’s maid has really sharp eyes. She even managed to see whether my consort changed or not. Then should we inform King Ning’s manor every time I change my clothes? King Ning is even more impressive. You were at the capital of Yan but you know the little matters of what happened between women in the Qin palace.” Feng Yuran suddenly said lazily. His handsome eyes were clear and dark. His sharp features were handsome and charming.

Feng Yuzhen was shocked and he paled. He suddenly looked at this cousin of his he had always looked down on. Feng Yuran’s words were not just a statement made in a moment of pique. He was truly sharp and managed to point out the heart of the matter! Everyone knew that he was in the Yan Kingdom then, so how would he know of a tiny incident in the Qin palace so well? He would not have unless he was in the palace or if he had arranged for spies to be in the palace.

No matter which of the above possibilities, they would both arouse Emperor Zongwen’s suspicions!

Feng Yuzhen could feel that he was in danger. Emperor Zongwen had not dealt with him only because he did not have the opportunity to! He would not allow what happened today to become an excuse for Emperor Zongwen to punish him.

He laughed in a forced manner and said, “Eighth brother, you must be joking. Your sister-in-law told me about it after the matter happened. She even defended you then.”

He did not forget to drag Mo Xuetong down with him even as he tried to defend himself.

Feng Yuran ignored him as he looked at w.a.n.g Yueyue’s side with a vague smile.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw the maidservant whose screams had aroused their suspicions standing beside w.a.n.g Yueyue.

“Eighth brother changed clothes as well.” Feng Yuxuan said lightly, a hint of darkness clouding his eyes. He was an intelligent man and he felt rage welling up inside him. If there were not anyone beside him, he would have gone up to kick Ling Fengyan already. Ling Fengyan was a s.l.u.t who had ruined his plans even after her death. He wanted to drag King Ning down with him but the s.l.u.t had ignored his instructions and intentionally made it seem as if Mo Xuetong was involved instead.

When he heard what Feng Yuran implied, he quickly followed up with what Feng Yuran wanted him to say.

Feng Yuran was just an idle prince who was very arrogant. When Feng Yuxuan became the emperor, it would do good to his reputation to continue supporting Feng Yuran. King Ning, Feng Yuzhen, however, would never be of any help to him and would instead be a hindrance.

Everyone turned to look at Feng Yuran. Indeed, the clothes he was wearing were not the ones he wore when he entered the manor.

The hint of darkness in Feng Yuxuan did not escape Mo Xuetong. She lowered her head to hide the coldness in her eyes. She was even more certain of her earlier thoughts. Feng Yuxuan and Ling Fengyan had plotted this matter together. And it seemed like they had intended to blame Feng Yuzhen for it and get rid of him completely. However, what Feng Yuxuan did not expect was that Ling Fengyan would disregard his instructions and try to drag Mo Xuetong down instead.