Chapter 40 Dirty Things
When Old Madam Shen woke up, her mind was still a little confused.
She remembered what had happened and tried to sit up with some effort.
Shen Linchuan hurriedly held her down and said, "Mom, the doctor said that you are angry and need to rest well. Don't get angry again.
Shi Wei has already come out in person to explain everything to the people, and the people gathered in front of our house have all dispersed, so you don't have to worry."
Madam Shen gritted her teeth and said, "We can't just let this go. I'm going to find Taoist Zixu."
Only if Taoist Zixu personally comes forward and reveals the name of the person behind the scenes can she be cleared of the injustice done to her, otherwise the people will not believe it.
Shen Linchuan sighed and said, "After you fainted, my son went to Prince Ling's Mansion as soon as possible, wanting to meet Taoist Zixu.
But he couldn't even get through the gate of Prince Ling's Mansion."
He cared about the reputation of the Shen family more than anyone else, so he went to Prince Ling's mansion in person to ask for an audience, but was turned away.
If he cannot quell this disturbance, his career will be affected. I wonder how many people are waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
Old Madam Shen was extremely anxious. What should she do since even her son couldn't see His Royal Highness Prince Ling?
Thinking about the day when Prince Ling appeared in the Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion, perhaps he would give face to the Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion.
She looked at Song Shiwei, grabbed her arm and said, "You are the daughter of the Cheng En Marquis's Mansion. I don't think he will refuse you if you ask to see His Royal Highness Prince Ling."
Song Shiwei was startled: "Me?"
She frowned, looking a little embarrassed: "But it's not good for a woman like me to ask to see King Ling, right?"
"What's this?"
Madam Shen coughed a few times and said, "Do you want to watch me, your mother-in-law, being wronged and our Shen family being pointed at by the people?"
Song Shiwei hurriedly helped her calm down and said in a gentle voice, "Mother, don't be angry. For the sake of the Shen family, I am willing to give it a try.
But if I go alone, I may give people a chance to gossip, so why not let my husband accompany me?"
Madam Shen frowned and said, "Who would gossip? I think you are overthinking it."
In fact, she didn't want her son to humble himself and beg others, which would destroy his pride.
Song Shiwei was asked to seek an audience with His Royal Highness Prince Ling, but she kept making excuses, clearly unwilling to do so!
Song Shiwei said: "Could it be that mother has forgotten that Suyun accused me of seducing my elder brother just because he said a few words for me?
It would be terrible if I went to see His Royal Highness Prince Ling. Who knows what Su Yun would say to me.
I was also scared, and my mother also knew how powerful these rumors were.
So, it is better for my husband to accompany me personally when meeting a man outside of my family."
"you……"
Shen Suyun glared at her annoyed. How could she be blamed for this?
Old Madam Shen's face did not look very good, but she had to admit that what Song Shiwei said made sense.
She said to Shen Linchuan: "Go with Shi Wei."
Shen Linchuan responded: "That's what I should do."
After the discussion, Song Shiwei went back to prepare.
She couldn't go to meet King Ling empty-handed, so she prepared a gift.
It is a relatively heavy sandalwood brocade box, and I don’t know what is inside.
Seeing that she only prepared this one thing, Shen Linchuan couldn't help but ask with some concern: "Isn't it too shabby?"
Song Shiwei rolled her eyes at him and said, "I saved this with great difficulty.
You don’t know our family’s situation, so how could we have the extra money to buy expensive gifts?
If Prince Ling really wanted to help us, he wouldn't care what gifts we brought.
If he doesn't want to help, it will be useless even if you bring a mountain of gold."
Shen Linchuan was scolded by her so hard that he couldn't even raise his head. He was too embarrassed to ask her what gift she had prepared for Prince Ling.
The two of them came to Prince Ling's Mansion in a carriage.
Song Shiwei personally delivered the visiting card and handed it to the guard at the gate.
In the study.
Xiao Jingheng was playing chess with a man, and the situation was tense when Qing Mo's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, Miss Song and Mr. Shen want to see you."
When he heard the name Mr. Shen, Xiao Jingheng's hands froze for a moment, and he placed the chess piece in the wrong place.
The somewhat seductive man in red clothes opposite raised his lips and smiled: "Sorry, thank you for letting me!"
The white piece in his hand fell, and he turned defeat into victory and won the game.
Xiao Jingheng threw the chess piece in his hand back into the chess box. He stood up and said to the man in red, "You stay here. I'll go take a look."
He asked the guards to invite the person to the flower hall.
When Song Shiwei and Shen Linchuan arrived at the flower hall, they saw Xiao Jingheng sitting upright on a chair.
He had an innate nobility about him, and coupled with his good looks, he gave people a sense of oppression even when he sat there without saying a word.
Shen Linchuan didn't even dare to look at him directly. He gathered his sleeves and bowed deeply: "Greetings, His Royal Highness Prince Ling."
Song Shiwei knelt down and bowed without saying anything.
Xiao Jingheng's eyes fell on Song Shiwei unscrupulously. He curled his lips and asked, "I wonder why you two are here?"
Song Shiwei said: "Recently, there have been rumors about my mother-in-law bribing Taoist Zixu, but I believe that my mother-in-law was wronged.
I heard that Taoist Zixu is under the custody of His Royal Highness Prince Ling. I wonder if His Royal Highness can make an exception and allow us to meet Taoist Zixu?"
As she spoke, she asked Jingque to present the item in his hand and said, "This is a small gift from us. Please accept it, Your Majesty."
Jingque presented the precious brocade box in his hand to Xiao Jingheng.
He opened the box and looked inside, and saw dandelions embroidered on the moon-white Shu brocade, looking flourishing.
He motioned for Jingque to put the things down and said, “Miss Song is thoughtful. This matter was presided over by me that day.
The maid named Cai Lian pointed out that it was the wife of Lord Cheng'en, but Taoist Zixu insisted that it was Madam Shen who bribed him.
This prince also felt that something was amiss, so he kept the man in custody, wanting to find out the truth of the matter. However, Taoist Zixu refused to speak.
Since you are here, go and meet him.
Whether Taoist Zixu is willing to speak up and tell the truth depends on your own abilities.
It’s just that the dungeon in my palace is a bit dirty, Miss Song, you’d better not go there, I’m afraid it will scare you.”
As he said this, he called Qing Mo in and ordered, "Take Master Shen to the dungeon to see Taoist Zixu."
Shen Linchuan hurriedly thanked her, then gave Song Shiwei a reassuring look and followed Qing Mo away.
After they walked away, Jamel Xiao asked somewhat dissatisfiedly: "Why did you bring such a dirty thing with you?"
When Song Shiwei heard the word "dirty thing", she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She said, "If I don't bring him along, what if someone throws dirty water on me and makes up rumors about the relationship between you and me?"
She knew very well what kind of people the Shen family was. If she came alone, they might make up some unpleasant things to slander her.
After all, that was how it was in the previous life.
Just because Xiao Jingheng was seen sending her back home by Shen Linchuan, she was set up and sent to Xiao Jingheng's bed.
This time, she won't give them any chance!