novelden Chapter 154 What If I Mind?
Chapter 154 What If I Mind?
"I am absolutely sure of everything I do. I have left my own mark on each of these so-called 'evidences'. Outsiders may not be able to detect them, but once they fall into my hands, all the truth will be revealed."
"Originally I wanted to keep the peace, but why did you mislead my parents, causing them to misunderstand Mo Hui and put her in an unjust position?"
Fu Yansheng's words contain unshakable determination and persistence in seeking the truth.
Ling Zhiyun's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. Her pitiful appearance made everyone present feel a little pity for her. However, all this seemed unable to change the storm that was about to come.
"Yun'er! You usually know how to behave and understand reason, why are you so cruel today and hurt your own sister?"
Mother Ling's voice was trembling and full of grief as she stared at Ling Zhiyun in front of her, as if the person standing opposite her was no longer the gentle and sensible daughter, but a completely strange and chilling existence.
Ling Zhiyun's eyes flashed with stubbornness. She raised her chin stubbornly and met Ling Mohui's gaze without hesitation: "As the daughter of the same main wife, she can become the pride of the family and sit firmly in the position of the main wife, while I can only be a concubine and remain unknown. I really don't understand, what virtue and ability do I have to be inferior to her in every way!"
Mother Ling sighed deeply, her eyes full of pity: "Child, the situation was complicated at that time, you should understand it in your heart. If it weren't for your sister and Yan Sheng's mediation, you would have been forced into the deep palace and lost all your freedom. How can you blame everything on your sister now?"
After she finished speaking, Ling's mother's eyes were full of expectation, hoping to awaken the understanding and consideration in Ling Zhiyun's heart.
Ling Zhiyun pursed her lips and her expression changed slightly.
She knew very well that if she did not bow her head and repent in this situation, it would only make her family even more disappointed. Although she felt a thousand kinds of emotions in her heart, she had to suppress them.
So, she slowly stepped forward, gently held Ling Mohui's hand, and pleaded in her tone: "Sister, I didn't do it on purpose. I was really too panicked at that time, and in a trance, Lu Fei took the opportunity to take the seal away."
Facing Ling Zhiyun's explanation, Ling Mohui just stared at her coldly, obviously not buying it: "What about the rumors? Those slanderous words about me, do you dare to say that they have nothing to do with you?"
Her tone was calm and firm, leaving no room for maneuver.
Ling Zhiyun turned her gaze to the two personal maids beside her, her eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and inquiry: "Rumors... I really don't know what that is all about. Yunping, Lixing, do you two know where these rumors came from?"
Her eyes darted back and forth between the two of them, as if she was looking for an answer, yet also as if she was silently exerting pressure.
Yun Ping's body trembled violently, and she immediately realized that Ling Zhiyun intended to shift the blame to one of them.
She stammered, her words intermittent: "Slave, slave..."
Her hesitation and uneasiness were instantly caught by Ling's father.
Ling's father slammed the table and shouted angrily, "You still refuse to tell the truth? Do you think you can escape punishment by keeping silent?"
Ding's expression was also stern, and she said coldly: "Now I give you one last chance to confess and tell the truth. Otherwise, when we find out the truth, it will be useless for you to say anything."
Yun Ping knelt down hurriedly, kowtowed repeatedly and begged for mercy: "It's all my fault! I can't bear to see Third Miss always being suppressed by Second Miss, so I spread those rumors in a fit of impulse. Third Miss really didn't know anything about this matter, please show mercy, Master, and don't blame Third Miss!"
There was a mixture of fear and regret in her voice.
Ling Zhiyun's face turned pale, and she glared at Yun Ping coldly: "Yun Ping, I trusted you so much, but you did this behind my back and hurt my second sister. You really disappoint me!"
Her words were full of disappointment and heartache.
"Father, Mother! All this is because I didn't discipline my servants properly. Please punish me severely!"
Although Ling Zhiyun was unwilling in her heart, she was also aware of the seriousness of the situation.
Ling's mother finally couldn't bear it anymore and pleaded for her daughter: "Although Yun'er was confused for a moment, she was also deceived. We have already taught her a lesson, uncle... please forgive her this time for my sake!"
Her words are full of love as a mother for her child.
Fu Yansheng turned his head and looked at Ling Mohui, his eyes filled with inquiry: "As long as you don't mind, the Fu family will naturally not investigate further."
His words were gentle, trying to calm the storm.
Ling Mohui snorted lightly, with a hint of sneer on her lips: "What if I mind?"
She had anticipated this outcome, and a complex emotion flashed across her eyes. Was it an insight into human nature, or uncertainty about the future? Only she knew.
In the General's Mansion, the tolerance and forbearance they showed towards Ling Zhiyun always seemed to be a little more than what they showed towards Ling Mo.
If it was Ling Mo who faced the same situation, the outcome would be very different, perhaps a severe punishment that was about to come.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Ling's mother hurried forward, her eyes full of pity and helplessness, "Mohui, mother knows that you have suffered a lot this time. Yun'er's personal maid did behave inappropriately and was too presumptuous. We will definitely deal with her seriously and bring her back to the general's mansion for internal processing. We must not let this trivial matter cast a shadow on the sisterhood between you and Yun'er for many years."
However, Father Ling interrupted Mother Ling's words, "That's enough, Madam, there's no need to persuade her anymore. At this point, Yun'er has indeed wronged Mo Hui. Even if Mo Hui wants to make a fuss, it's reasonable. You have no right to interfere with her decision."
Ling's mother was speechless for a moment. She originally wanted to keep the peace.
In comparison, Ling's father obviously has a longer-term vision and he knows the root cause of the problem.
Then, Father Ling turned to Ling Mohui and asked in a gentle and respectful tone: "Mohui, how do you think this matter can be handled to your satisfaction?"
This simple question made everyone's attention focus on Ling Mohui.
Ling Chuyun also stepped forward and followed closely, "That's right, Mohui, no matter what decision you make, big brother will stand by your side and support you with all his strength!"
At this moment, the deep affection between the brothers and sisters was like the warm sunshine that penetrated the dark clouds and illuminated Ling Mohui's originally gloomy heart.
Faced with the firm support from her brother and father, Ling Mohui felt a warm feeling in her heart.
Although her mother often seems to be confused about right and wrong and her sister-in-law is accustomed to sowing discord, the sincere care and love her family has for her is an indelible fact.
She realized that she shouldn't ignore those who truly cared about her because of Ling Zhiyun's actions.
Ling Mohui took a deep breath and said in a low but firm voice: "Since my existence makes my sister dissatisfied, I am willing to divorce Fu Yansheng. In this way, my sister can legitimately become his legal wife, and I can regain my freedom."