GBP Chapter 224 I Can Help You Now
Chapter 224 I Can Help You Now
"Stop her quickly!" Shen Songhe's fingers trembled slightly with anger.
Ji Nuan was standing next to Shen Songhe. She knew that Shen Mingzhu would not really commit suicide, but she was still quick-eyed and quick-handed. She reached out and grabbed the back of Shen Mingzhu's collar and threw her to the ground with force.
If Song Jinbai stood in front of her right now, Ji Nuan would have punched him. Why did she have such a charming face? It caused all these bad peach blossoms to dance in front of her. It was really disgusting.
Ji Nuan said to Shen Mingzhu with disgust: "If you want to die, go home and die. Don't dirty the Song family's land."
"Ji Nuan, you haven't married into the Song family yet!" The plan was disrupted by Ji Nuan again, and Shen Mingzhu scolded Ji Nuan angrily.
Lifting her eyes to meet Shen Songhe's sharp gaze, Shen Mingzhu quickly adjusted her mood, putting on a humble and pleading expression, and tearfully said, "Madam Hou, please grant my wish! Mingzhu can die for you. My love for you is evident to all. Mingzhu does not ask to be on an equal footing with the wife of the principal wife, and she even refuses any status. She only asks to stay by your side and serve you..."
Shen Mingzhu's emotions and tears seemed to be controlled freely, as if they had been switched on. Shen Songhe shook her head, her patience already exhausted. Finally, she couldn't help but interrupt angrily, "Enough! This is not a theater, you have no right to sing!"
Shen Mingzhu choked and stood there in a daze, not knowing how to react for a moment.
"Shut her mouth, keep an eye on her, and take her to the reception room." Shen Songhe was afraid that she would cause trouble again, so she gave the order with an unhappy look on her face.
Shen Songhe felt upset after hearing what was said just now, and she wondered how uncomfortable Ji Nuan would feel after hearing it.
Shen Songhe wasn't completely bound by traditional female virtues and rules; she harbored a hidden rebellious streak. This is why, when Marquis Xuanwei betrayed her, she resolutely withdrew her true feelings; and when he allowed his concubine to persecute her and her son, she decisively chose to live separately, unwilling to sacrifice herself for an unworthy man.
In her opinion, it was natural for a woman to be reluctant to share her husband with others. On the other hand, those women who forced themselves to smile and act virtuous and generous in exchange for their husbands taking concubines were all forced by worldly pressures to silently endure and suppress their inner pain and dissatisfaction throughout their lives.
Shen Songhe knew this very well, so she became more determined to stand on Ji Nuan's side.
As for Shen Mingzhu's attempt to threaten death? Then she'd rather die. This little trick can't control her.
When the group arrived at the reception room, Qi Tongzhi and his wife had already hurried over and were sitting nervously in chairs, waiting for the Marquis's decision.
Seeing Shen Songhe and his men escorting Shen Mingzhu into the hall, Qi Tongzhi slid off his chair and knelt on the ground. Madam Qi, who was sitting beside him, glanced at her worthless husband and knelt on the ground with him.
Without even glancing at the two of them, Shen Songhe pulled Ji Nuan to sit at the head of the table. After finishing a cup of tea, she slowly spoke, "Master Qi should have understood the whole story. Have you figured out how to handle it?"
Qi Tongzhi's heart was pounding. The Marquis's wife seemed to be asking for his opinion, but in fact, she had already made her own assessment. If his proposed solution failed to satisfy the Marquis's wife, Shen Mingzhu's punishment would only become more severe.
He pulled up his sleeve and wiped the cold sweat from his head. Although he had the ruthless thought of leaving Shen Mingzhu to her fate, but when he saw his niece being restrained by two strong women and gagged, he couldn't bear it and pleaded for her, "Madam, Mingzhu is still young and has always admired Lord Song. That's why she did such a mistake today. It's all my fault for not being able to discipline her. Don't worry, Madam, I will take her back and discipline her strictly. My wife will also find a suitable candidate for her as soon as possible and marry her off as soon as possible."
Qi Tongzhi could be considered a good uncle, having stood up to such pressure and defended his niece to this extent. However, the majesty of the Song Mansion could not be challenged. Shen Songhe snorted coldly, "Youth is no excuse. What do you think the Song Mansion is? If women who admire the prince act as recklessly as Miss Shen, then wouldn't the Song Mansion become a teahouse or wine shop, where anyone can do whatever they want?"
"Since Lord Qi is reluctant to punish Miss Shen severely, I will sentence Shen Mingzhu to death on the grounds that she has maliciously hidden in the mansion, harbored evil intentions, and intended to assassinate an imperial official."
Shen Songhe's voice was as cold as ice. She was dissatisfied with her previous threat and looked at Shen Mingzhu with frosty eyes.
"Don't you want to die? I can help you right now."
"Uh...uuuu..."
Shen Mingzhu felt as if her heart had sunk into an ice cellar when she heard this. She struggled with all her might, but failed to break free from the grip of the two maids. She only accidentally threw out the cloth stuffed in her mouth.
"No, no, Madam Hou, I never thought of murdering Lord Song. You can't accuse me!" Shen Mingzhu was really scared this time. She burst into tears and her voice was filled with endless fear.
The Marquis's wife hadn't done anything just now, but Lord Qi had already fallen to his knees in fear. Shen Mingzhu was afraid that he would abandon her because of the power of the Marquis's Mansion. She explained to Qi Tongzhi, "Uncle, Mingzhu is simply in love with Lord Song. She hid in the Song Mansion just to be close to him. She really has no intention of harming anyone. Uncle, Mingzhu's parents are far away in Qingzhou. Now Mingzhu can only rely on you. Please ask the Marquis's wife for Mingzhu's help!"