Chapter 267: Turmoil - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 267: Turmoil

“Who knows? I hope he can pass so we can go together…”

“Go where?”

“To see the peach blossoms.”

The matters concerning Second Brother and Miss Xu were merely the Feng family’s wishful thinking. Until the Xu family’s approval was obtained, she couldn’t speak recklessly to avoid offending the Xu family.

Bai Siruo didn’t think of this and didn’t notice the underlying issue.

However, Feng Jinyao was thinking that after the results were announced, she would witness the fall of the Wen family with her own eyes, otherwise, how could she justify herself and the Feng family from the previous life?

Her cold gaze vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the usual calm and kind demeanor of the Third Miss of the Feng family.

Before the two could exchange more words, a sudden loud noise interrupted them.

Wen Yuwei had fallen to the ground, her entire right arm was bright red, clearly burned by hot tea. In front of her was Liang Luo, whose eyes were blazing with anger, and at this moment, she had no way to defend herself!

“Liang Luo, I know you have a grudge against me, but today is the hundred-day banquet of the Crown Prince’s son. You shouldn’t have spilled tea on me, especially considering the face of the Kexin Prince and Princess. I didn’t expect you to actually…”

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, making people feel sorry for her.

“You… You actually framed me! Shameless!”

Liang Lou slapped Wen Yuwei twice, causing her cheeks to swell and blood to appear at the corner of her mouth.

Still not satisfied, she was about to continue when a scolding voice came from behind.

“Enough!”

Liang Luo turned and saw Princess Kexin’s face darkened with anger. Frightened, she withdrew and moved away from Wen Yuwei.

With a hint of guilt, Liang Luo said to Princess Kexin, “Princess, Miss Wen framed me in front of everyone, accusing me of pushing her and spilling hot tea on her. I couldn’t stand it and slapped her twice…”

“Is that so? Is there anyone here who can confirm your claims?”

The ladies of noble families, whom Princess Kexin glanced at, all shrank back.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to help Liang Luo, but they hadn’t seen the full incident. Even if they had, with the long-standing factional struggles between the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince, who would want to offend the flourishing Kexin family at this moment?

Seeing no one willing to stand up, Liang Luo grew anxious.

“Princess, it’s really her who framed me!”

She continued searching for Wei Lanxuan but couldn’t find her.

Meanwhile, Wen Yuwei, having composed herself, walked to Princess Kexin and revealed her injured arm.

With a sorrowful expression, she said to Princess Kexin, “Princess, today’s incident has nothing to do with me. From start to finish, it was Miss Liang who staged this drama. She has held a grudge against me for a long time and found an opportunity today to disgrace me in front of everyone. Not to mention that my uncle is an assistant minister in the Ministry of Personnel and my brother is still the Duke of Changlin’s son-in-law. If I report this to the princess, it would likely damage the reputation of the Kexin family. I hope the princess can stand up for me.”

Her words clearly placed all the blame on the Kexin family, making Liang Luo appear as if she was deliberately causing trouble.

Liang Luo, unable to tolerate such accusations, was furious and tried to continue the fight.

“Get her away!”

Princess Kexin, usually kind and gentle, showed her royal authority. Liang Luo’s behavior was clearly intended to provoke trouble.

Since the banquet was held at the Kexin residence, Wen Yuwei appearance in this state could tarnish the family’s reputation.

Princess Kexin shot Liang Luo a warning glance and then spoke kindly to Wen Yuwei.

“Miss Wen, don’t worry. We have excellent medicine for injuries in the residence. After applying it, there will be no scars. I’ll have someone take you to the back courtyard to treat your wound.”

With that, she specifically called her trusted maid, Li Mama, to take Wen Yuwei to the rear courtyard to tend to her injury.

As Wen Yuwei left, she deliberately said, “Thank you for your care, Princess.”

She glanced at Liang Luo, who was restrained by a few maidservants, with a look of provocation and triumph.

“You…”

Enraged, Liang Luo struggled free and charged at Wen Yuwei. In her rush, she accidentally knocked into Princess Kexin.

A commotion ensued as people shouted to quickly help the princess!

At this moment, Bai Siruo and Feng Jinyao, who had just arrived, saw the chaotic scene and decided it was best not to get involved. They turned to leave and happened to encounter Wei Lanxuan returning.

Bai Siruo kindly reminded her, “Your sister-in-law has caused trouble again.”

Wei Lanxuan was startled and immediately frowned, looking at Bai Siruo in disbelief.

Bai Siruo shrugged and pointed towards the inner hall. “You should check it yourself.”

The chattering noise indeed came from the inner hall. Rushing to see the situation, Wei Lanxuan simply said “Thank you” to Bai Siruo before hurrying off.

Bai Siruo pouted and said to Feng Jinyao, “At least Minyue isn’t married off yet. Look at Liang Luo causing all this trouble. Wei Lanxuan is in for a tough time.”

Feng Jinyao agreed with this sentiment.

Liang Luo was rumored to be soon marrying into the Ninth Prince’s residence, yet she dared to confront Princess Kexin. Such audacity was truly shocking.

But from another perspective, no one knew if there were people behind the scenes manipulating this.

The two decided not to stay for the argument and went to the front garden to look around.

In the inner hall, Princess Kexin had been helped up.

She was unharmed except for a sore and slightly swollen ankle.

However, she was extremely furious and scolded Liang Luo loudly.

“Miss Liang, you dare to disrespect me, Princess Kexin! If that’s the case, why are you still at my banquet? Take her out!”

“Yes!”

In the Kexin residence, the servants all obeyed Princess Kexin’s orders. A few servants couldn’t hold Liang Luo, so four or five people were involved, pulling her by the arms and legs and carrying her out of the gate.

When Wei Lanxuan arrived, she saw this scene and immediately intervened.

“Princess, today is the Crown Prince’s son’s special day. Why spoil everyone’s mood over this? Let me handle her. I will take her away.”

Seeing Wei Lanxuan’s earnest pleading, Princess Kexin felt a sense of secret satisfaction.

Originally, Wei Lanxuan was a candidate for the Ninth Prince’s consort, on par with her. Now, she was busy cleaning up after Liang Luo, and it was quite humiliating.

Although Princess Kexin felt a slight sympathy for her, the news of the Ninth Prince’s victory made everyone wary. If today’s incident was resolved this way, everyone would know that the Ninth Prince’s faction could overshadow the Crown Prince’s. Such a situation was intolerable.