Chapter 53: Retracting the Engagement - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 53: Retracting the Engagement

Xu Mingyue sneered, "No need for the Duke of Wei to worry. Keep the hundred-year-old ginseng for yourself."

When the scandal involving the Wei and Liang families spread, it was probably the Duke of Wei who would be bedridden, unable to get up.

She then walked past him, heading towards where Liang Gongzi and Miss Wei were.

"I had no idea that Master Liang had such a relationship with Miss Wei. Since heaven has blessed them, I am not the kind of person to interfere with love. In that case, let everyone here be witnesses."

The determination in Xu Mingyue's eyes frightened Liang Gongzi, who felt a sense of impending doom.

Sure enough, Xu Mingyue continued, "The engagement between me and Master Liang is hereby canceled. In the future, let bygones be bygones. Marriage is a matter for men and women, and it has nothing to do with each other. The document retracting the engagement along with the previous betrothal gifts, will be sent to your mansion on another day."

With that, she rolled up her sleeves with a resolute air, as if severing ties.

Duke Wei was shocked and pale. If the Xu family really retracted the engagement because of this, the criticisms the Wei family would face would be too much to bear.

Hastily, he stepped forward to intercept Xu Mingyue's departure. "Miss Xu seems a bit drunk. Master Liang's act of saving someone today is commendable. How could you bring up retracting the engagement just because you're unhappy with your future husband? Could it be that you're speaking nonsense because you've had too much to drink? Someone, take Miss Xu away to sober up."

"Yes." Two or three stout maids immediately approached, ostensibly to escort her away to sober up, but in reality, it was a threat of detention.

How could Bai Siruo endure this!

Duke Wei attempted to change the narrative with a few words, but standing in front of him were the Xu family, including Xu Bai Feng, who would not tolerate such treatment.

"Ha, Duke Wei, you have such a thick skin. Your granddaughter and a betrothed man engage in such disgraceful behavior, and you still have the nerve to speak lies. Do you think we're all fools? Saving someone? If it was truly saving someone, just save them and let go. How long have we been here, and they still can't let go?"

Bai Siruo was the first to speak out. The conflict had already escalated, and the more it escalated, the better it was for Xu Mingyue's reputation.

After all, it was the disgraceful Wei and Liang families, and it was the Xu family that was wronged. She wasn't afraid; the more people who knew, the better.

"County Princess, mind your words. The innocence of the Wei family cannot be slandered by you so casually."

With that, he cast a sharp glance at Bai Siruo, the warning clear in his eyes, then glanced around at the other noble young ladies who were watching the excitement.

They were just sheltered daughters, how could they withstand the fierce gaze of the veteran politicians? One by one, they bowed their heads in fear, no longer having the smirks they had just had.

"The decree for the marriage will soon arrive at the mansion. This is a good thing personally promoted by His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. I believe no one dares to object. Ladies, please go elsewhere for tea. Let me handle the matters here."

Using the authority of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager to suppress, the previous discussions gradually dissipated. Who didn't know the power of the Empress Dowager? If they truly angered the Wei family, these young ladies might not see the sun tomorrow.

Immediately, everyone scattered.

Feng Jinyao's eyes deepened. Duke Wei really had a good hand.

Indeed, he couldn't be underestimated. With just a few words, he could turn the situation around completely. It was no wonder that in her previous life, under his assistance, the Ninth Prince ascended to the throne.

After looking at Xu Mingyue for a moment, she made up her mind to burn the bridges.

With things escalating to this point, if they allowed Duke Wei to manipulate the situation like this, it would truly be a case of making a mountain out of a molehill.

"Considering that Duke Wei still remembers that his granddaughter is engaged, with the way they are behaving, I wonder how Duke Wei plans to explain to His Majesty, the Empress Dowager, and the Xu family?"

This sentence turned the tables on Duke Wei, as if he were condoning the two in their affair.

"You..."

Duke Wei was taken aback by her interruption, his face turning red with anger, unable to utter a word.

"Brother, brother..." Liang Luo ran over from afar. Seeing the scene, she almost couldn't stand.

Throwing herself in front of the two, along with a few maids, they finally managed to pull Miss Wei's hands away. Duke Wei signaled for a servant to quickly assist Wei Lanxuan down, but Bai Siruo suddenly intervened.

"What are you doing?"

A barking dog doesn't bite. Bai Siruo had just been submissive, but now she was taking advantage of her allies, raising her voice.

"Miss Bai has quite the audacity. Does my family need to report to you about how we handle our affairs?" Duke Wei reprimanded, scaring Bai Siruo into retracting her hand, her heart pounding with fear.

Seeing this, Wen Yuwei immediately stepped forward to reassure her, saying, "Miss Xu misunderstood. Just now, it was the threads on Miss Wei's clothes entangled with Master Liang's jade pendant, which is why they couldn't be separated. It wasn't because they had any private affairs."

"That's right." Liang Luo nodded beside her. At a time like this, they couldn't admit it. If they did, the Liang family would face extermination.

Seeing that the two were about to be taken away by the Wei family, and they had just uncovered the truth of the matter, how could they let it go? So, Feng Jinyao whispered a few words to Xu Mingyue.

"Don't worry, I have a plan."

Facing this scene, Xu Mingyue had not spoken a word before, waiting for this opportunity. The Wei and Liang families were not only humiliating the Xu family, but they were also trampling on their dignity. How could she stand by and do nothing?

Seeing the demeanor of the people on the ground, Xu Mingyue sneered, raised her cloak, and rushed towards the pavilion.

"Oh no, they're all in the pavilion, stop her! We can't let her disturb the Prince."

Wen Yuwei exclaimed in urgency, but unfortunately, the servants who were just here were not by her side now. She could only rush off, hoping to stop her.

Xu Mingyue arrived with a face full of anger, followed by Feng Jinyao and others. She collided head-on with the Crown Prince and his entourage who were inside the pavilion.

Inside were also people sent from the palace, holding the decree for the marriage.

The Ninth Prince was alarmed, oh no, this Xu lady, just like him, was straightforward and unyielding. If she had come with such a face full of anger, there must be trouble.

He immediately stepped forward to block Xu Mingyue's path, his expression gloomy as he said to her.

"Weren't you supposed to send someone to invite your grandfather? Why did Miss Xu come? Please step aside, we're about to receive the decree with the Wei family."

Xu Mingyue sneered, "The Ninth Prince is really generous."

With that, she bypassed him and walked straight towards Prince Xiao Tingyi's direction, her eyes filled with malice, while Yang Zhao immediately moved, fearing that this person might harm the prince.

Who knew that she was just three steps away from Xiao Tingyi when she suddenly fell to her knees with a thud, loudly saying, "I beg the Prince to make a decision for his servant girl."

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