12dz Chapter 171 Gap
Chapter 171 Gap
what? !
Ji Qingyan and Ji Bozhou looked at her intently at once.
"This...so, is it true?!"
Ji Qingyan's brain was blown to pieces by the thunder, and her heart was beating wildly.
Ji Bozhou had already stood up, staring at Wang Shi, as if he wanted to see a big hole in her.
Ji Xiangli didn't know whether Wang knew anything, so he didn't speak rashly and just remained silent.
Wang raised the corner of her mouth sarcastically, slowly turned her head and looked at Ji Xiangli: "Father, what do you say?"
Ji Xiangli was shrouded in a gloomy and depressed mood, and the rise and fall of his chest reminded everyone that he was irritated and angry about this matter.
But Wang desperately wanted an answer, and immediately pressed on, "Dad, are you just going to watch Qingyan be wronged?"
Ji Xiangli was really fed up.
The eldest brother is dead, and Wang is becoming less and less able to consider the overall situation!
All her bearing and upbringing as the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor had been thrown into the wind, and now she was actually questioning him about such a shameful matter!
His cold and sharp eyes immediately turned to Wang, and Wang did not show any weakness when their oppressive gazes met.
Ji Xiangli's heart was filled with shock.
Wang has always respected him as her father-in-law, and this is the first time she has been so disobedient.
He couldn't help but think more deeply.
Wang also has a granddaughter, Tang'er, and the Ji family still relies on Ji Tang marrying the Third Prince to secure the future throne...
However, speaking out about that matter wouldn't be very glorious, and it would only cause Wang to harbor resentment...
Caught in a dilemma, he simply asked, "Empress, how will it be for you and our Ji family?"
how is it?
Of course it is very good. Even though she is the queen, she is still closely connected with the Ji family.
The Queen, Ji Cheng and Ji Xiangli are the biggest contributors to the Ji family's current status. The others are just enjoying their protection.
The meaning of Ji Xiangli's words is self-evident.
Wang, Ji Qingyan and Ji Bozhou felt as if the sky was falling and the earth was collapsing, and they were being crushed back and forth by huge rocks.
It seems that it is true!
Wang Shi had just sensed something was wrong and had already sent Ji Tang away. Now, upon hearing the confirmed truth, her body felt as if all its strength had been drained away. The happiness she had believed herself to have enjoyed for decades had suddenly become empty.
The combination of horror and shame created a huge storm in her heart.
Her husband was already dead, and she had no one to complain to. She could only swallow all her grievances in her heart, making herself look like a joke.
And the Queen, could she ask? Would she dare to ask?
In the end, the one who suffered the most was actually myself...
She closed her eyes and tried to control her emotions, but she couldn't stop the tears from pouring down like heavy rain.
Ji Qingyan never imagined that the Ji family, which she had always thought was harmonious and powerful since she came to this time and space, actually had such a big secret and scandal!
And now, this scandal requires her reputation to fill the hole!
She was planning to compromise just now because she thought it was her fault and everything was groundless. After stabilizing Lu Xuan, she would slowly find a way to deal with her.
But now, he actually told her that this was true, and that he was the one who was sacrificed!
She was desperately refusing in her heart. She also wanted to live a good life here. She still had a bright life ahead of her.
She finally found the person she loved and wanted to marry!
She was about to run away.
I was about to take a step, but the pain in my heart held me back and I couldn't lift my legs.
She knew she couldn't escape.
If I go against the Queen's wishes, and my eldest brother has just left, there might be a rift between the Queen and the Ji family, which is not a good thing for anyone.
The glorious status that she wanted to maintain became shaky.
Moreover, the Ji family gave her a new life, and she had been indebted to the Ji family for many years. This was a role that this identity must play at the critical moment.
Furthermore, even if she refused, her reputation would be preserved, but for the sake of Jiang Xing, she would lose the Queen's trust and the Ji family's support, leaving her helpless...
For a moment, trembling, she sat down again, her thoughts swirling.
Redness crept up to the corners of her eyes, and her body became stiff, as if she was trapped by an invisible bondage, unable to find any way to escape.
Ji Bozhou was the least affected in this incident.
It only took him half a cup of tea to come up with the best response strategy.
She knew Yuanyuan's temper and knew that she couldn't be forced. If she was forced, she would do anything.
After what happened in recent days, the Ji family's reputation in the capital and the court has been ruined. They are in a precarious situation and can no longer withstand any heavy blows.
In order to prevent things from getting worse, she revealed more dark things about the Ji family. The best way was to let the second sister bear the blame...
Moreover, this time she said that she didn't know which young lady it was, instead of naming the queen. In fact, she had already saved face and was warning the Ji family.
Sunlight streamed through the window lattices, dividing the main hall of the Ji Mansion into two halves. Ji Bozhou sat to the left and below Ji Xiangli, and heaved a sigh of relief: "Second sister, you don't need to get married and have children now. I'm sorry to have to trouble you about this matter."
A calm voice like the end of a sudden rain came out of Ji Bozhou's throat, and it felt like a row of steel needles piercing Ji Qingyan's ears.
"So, I have to bear the bad reputation that doesn't belong to me?"
Ji Bozhou's eyes trembled slightly, and he didn't understand why Ji Qingyan cared about this reputation again.
"No, second sister, it's just that now..."
He frowned, looked at the other people in the room, and said, "Now only you can save the Ji family."
He sighed and said, "If Big Sister admits this, not only her, but all of us will be finished."
How could Ji Qingyan not understand what Ji Bozhou was saying? Her hands trembled, tightening and loosening, and finally she smiled bitterly. "Never mind, I understand what you mean. However, I will bear this reputation. Whatever happens to Lu Xuan later, I will have the final say!"
No one in the room objected, but was relieved that she was willing to stand up and take on the reputation.
Then she added, "From now on, I will make my own decisions about my own affairs. The Ji family cannot interfere anymore!"
She likes Jiang Xing, and Ji Jiading will definitely not agree to this.
Therefore, she was satisfied with her efforts in this matter in exchange for a possibility with Jiang Xing.
Ji Xiangli's expression softened slightly. He gestured for Ji Qingyan to sit down. "All of this is up to you. Although you have taken on this reputation, it is still a scandal after all. In addition, the emperor is paying special attention to our family."
"To prevent this from becoming a big deal and sparking suspicion within the palace, this news must be suppressed! Today, let's spread some of the news about Qingyan. I think after a couple of days, once the excitement dies down, people will stop discussing it."
After saying this, Lord Ji looked at Jiezi and said, "Go to the treasury and get five hundred taels of silver. Find someone to dispel these groundless rumors."
"Yes!"
Seeing that the matter was settled, Miaoyun bowed and immediately bid farewell to Ji's mansion.
……
That night, Lu Xuan received a message from Xu Shu.
"Princess, Miss Xu said that the Ji family has already acknowledged the news and even sent out the person who spread the news. She said it was the second young lady, not the eldest young lady."
The one who reported it was Sang Luo. She couldn't help but smile when she saw the letter.
Lu Xuan's eyes swept over the letter, a hint of indifference in the corners of his eyes, "The Ji family is not stupid. We only gave them this one choice. Whether it was directly revealing that it was the Queen or denying the fact, it was not safe for Ji Qingyan to admit it. We expected it. But..."
She turned to look at Sang Luo, her eyes filled with thought: "Will Ji Qingyan really endure this for me?"
Ji Qingyan is a person who is efficient, ruthless and heartless. She will not give up until she achieves her goal.
She blocked Jiang Xing's way, so she would definitely find an opportunity to deal with her!