Chapter 1565: Chapter 1560: Rong Yun Feels Nauseated

Qin Muyan spoke bluntly, "If possible, I would like to grant her a divorce and never see her again, but under the current circumstances, divorcing her would undoubtedly hurt Old Duke Li’s heart and cause controversy within the court and beyond."

Though he is somewhat rough, he still clearly understands major court affairs.

Qin Rulie’s expression was solemn, "It is indeed unfair to you. I fear that in the future, you may have to take her back into the prince’s mansion and take good care of her."

Qin Muyan nodded, "Naturally, I am aware of the pros and cons. However, regarding Madame Yan’s matter, we still owe the Li family an explanation. There might also need to be a balance between Li Yunshu and Rong Yun."

If he rashly brings Li Yunshu back to the prince’s mansion, Rong Yun would surely be both angry and heartbroken, and with Madame Yan’s life hanging in balance, the Li family might not be able to hold back. The more Old Duke Li refrains from mentioning it, the heavier this matter weighs on their hearts.

The next day after the court session, Qin Muyan personally visited Duke Li’s mansion. Accompanied by Qin Ge, he reconciled with Li Yunshu and promised that he would definitely resolve the issue of Madame Yan harming Li Yunshu for both her and the Li family.

Li Yunshu was tearfully grateful to him, but Old Duke Li had a different perspective.

Sitting next to Qin Muyan, he was serious and solemn, "Although Yunshu is the victim, she was initially at fault. My lord, if you decide on a punishment, I think Yunshu should first apologize to the Princess and bow her head in acknowledgment of her mistake."

"Grandpa!"

Li Yunshu, sitting next to Qin Ge, was suddenly shocked and widened her eyes.

How could grandpa ask her to bow and apologize to Rong Yun!

"Father, Yunshu’s health has just recovered; there’s no need to be so harsh on her." Qin Ge quickly pleaded on her behalf.

She knew her father-in-law, always strict, had been extremely demanding even when her husband was alive.

He has never made an exception for his daughters.

In Qin Muyan’s heart, he agreed with this view, "Yunshu indeed should apologize to the Princess and acknowledge her mistake. However, considering that Your Highness has already punished her several times before and she has recognized her faults, there is no need for her to bow her head in apology."

Seeing Qin Muyan defending her, Li Yunshu was moved, and a hint of color returned to her pale face.

"Indeed, there is no need, after all, Yunshu has been injured... Father, please don’t be so strict." Qin Ge turned back and glanced at Li Yunshu, seeing her pale little face; despite her numerous faults, she couldn’t bear to blame her anymore.

After being educated by Old Duke Li, Li Yunshu learned to restrain her arrogance. She slightly bowed in front of Qin Ge, pinching her thigh and squeezing out tears, making Qin Ge feel sorry for her.

But the more they persuaded, the more insistent Old Duke Li was, "As a secondary consort, Yunshu must bow and admit her guilt to the Princess. However, the maid who plotted against Yunshu and tried to stir discord between the Princess and Yunshu must also be severely punished!

I think, on the day Yunshu bows to the Princess and admits her guilt, she should be executed! To mediate the relationship between Yunshu and the Princess, and to prove to everyone that there is no rift between Yunshu and Her Highness the Princess, and they will certainly be able to work together and serve Your Highness well."

Qin Muyan’s brows furrowed deeply.

He had no way to refuse Old Duke Li’s proposal.

But when he returned to the mansion, he also couldn’t bring himself to tell Rong Yun this news.

For her to witness Madame Yan being executed, especially in public... How could she bear it?The delicate Hong Xiu also said, "Princess, do not be afraid, we will definitely stay by your side."

Rong Yun sniffed, her voice weak, "I just miss my aunt, I don’t know how she is now."

When her aunt was taken away, she had no clue, and she never saw her again. But she heard that the imperial prison is a place that tortures people immensely.

Qin Muyan also told her that her aunt’s life could not be preserved, and she was truly afraid... that she would really lose her!

Without her aunt by her side, every day she was in constant fear, as if she had lost a layer of protective film. Waking up at night, she would feel the coldness unusually piercing.

In the Fengqi Palace, everyone took their seats one after the other, even the Empress Dowager had moved over.

Her elderly body was not well, and it was very difficult for her to get out of bed and walk, she was carried over on a soft couch. She sat in the center of the main hall and, upon seeing Rong Yun, waved her over, "Young girl, come, come to your imperial grandmother."

Rong Yun first paid her respects to the empress and Qin Ge, and then lifting the hem of her skirt, she walked toward the Empress Dowager.

Because she moved gracefully, she made no sound as she walked. When she passed by Li Yunshu, Li Yunshu, seeing her slim waist and long legs, and those slender ankles that could barely be grasped, felt very jealous.

The women of the Great Wei Dynasty were naturally robust, which couldn’t compare to Rong Yun’s petite frame. Standing in front of her, they would look much taller and sturdier!

But Rong Yun’s delicate and frail appearance made her feel disgusted.𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Especially when she arrived beside the Empress Dowager and softly spoke, "Imperial grandmother, my aunt made a mistake, can you forgive her? It was not intentional."

As soon as Rong Yun spoke, her voice softened people’s hearts.

The aged hand of the Empress Dowager landed on Rong Yun’s forehead, "My dear child, one must be punished for their mistakes, but this is a servants’ fault, it has nothing to do with you, you needn’t blame yourself too much."

The Empress Dowager gently stroked her, grasped her hand, and squeezed firmly, signaling her with her eyes not to speak any further.

Rong Yun pursed her lips and tears fell, "Imperial grandmother, I..."

"Jingjing! Do not act rashly!"

Qin Muyan stepped forward to remind her.

He helped Rong Yun down from the side of the Empress Dowager.

The family of the Duke of Li’s mansion all sat to the left of the empress, the empress presiding over the matter spoke, "Bring the tea, have Li Yunshu, the secondary consort, offer tea to the Princess as an apology."

The empress’s palace maids brought the tea over, and Li Yunshu followed the footsteps of the palace maids, approaching Rong Yun.

She stood half a head taller than Rong Yun, creating an oppressive feeling standing in front of her, but she humbly knelt down, held up the tea, and presented it to Rong Yun, "This humble self, Li Yunshu, has disrespected the Princess many times, and now deeply recognizes her unforgivable mistakes. I beg the Princess to be magnanimous and not hold these faults against me. From now on, I will return to the prince’s mansion and will surely serve the Prince and Princess well."

She bowed deeply, each word ringing with sincerity, sounding extremely heartfelt, which made it hard for anyone to fault her; and her composed demeanor indeed appeared much more dignified than Rong Yun’s tearful display.

Rong Yun did not want to drink her tea, and smelling the scent of the tea in her hands, she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit.

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Guess, why does Jingjing want to vomit?

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