Chapter 148: Teaching a Lesson - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 148: Teaching a Lesson
After saying this, she didn't want to entangle herself with Liang Luo from the Liang family, who was a fool.
Instead of wasting time, she might as well talk to the brothers from the Wen family. So, clearing her throat, she said to Wei Lanxuan, "Miss Wei has been out for a long time. It's probably time for you to go back. After all, you're soon-to-be-married. It's better to rest early."
The implication of this remark was clear to Wei Lanxuan, not to mention Liang Gongzi.
Naturally, it wasn't appropriate to argue with her, so she stood up and said, "The princess is right. It's getting late. We'll take our leave first."
As she stood up, Liang Gongzi naturally stood up as well. Although Liang Luo was unwilling, she couldn't stay alone.
However, Bai Sihan hadn't had a chance to talk to Wen Mengsheng yet, and she was about to be chased away. Naturally, she was unhappy, so she took the initiative to speak to Wei Lanxuan and the others.
"Sister Wei, I'm not going the same way as you. I'll leave on my own. Take care on your way."
After hearing this, Princess Changlin chuckled. She thought Liang's daughter was foolish, but this one was even more foolish. She didn't even understand what she meant and dared to speak up recklessly.
Angered, she couldn't be bothered to say more and turned to her maid, Hua Qing, who nodded and walked up to Bai Sihan, saying, "Miss Bai, please."
This was already the last bit of face she was giving her. If she continued to entangle herself, it wouldn't be surprising if the people from the princess's mansion took action.
Wei Lanxuan and the others had been in the Eastern Capital for a long time and naturally knew the reputation of Princess Changlin. Even a fool could understand her intentions of sending them away. However, Bai Sihan was an outsider and dared to speak without understanding anything.
Unfortunately, she wasn't a living Bodhisattva. Bai Sihan remembered clearly the day she fell into the water, and why should she speak up to help her?
Bai Sihan didn't understand, and in her haste and anxiety blurted out, "If we all leave and leave only the two sons of the Wen family here to chat with the princess at night, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate. Rumors outside might damage the princess's reputation."
With these words, Wen Mengsheng and Wen Xinglu exchanged glances and felt it was over. Originally, they just wanted to use this opportunity to curry favor, but now it sounded like they were trying to flirt with the princess.
With the Imperial Examinations approaching, reputation was extremely important for career prospects, so they dared not act rashly. They followed suit and said, "Miss Bai's words are correct. In that case, we will also take our leave together. We will visit the princess again another day."
Princess Changlin's interest was ruined by a maid who didn't know her place. She put away her previously gentle and pleasant demeanor and coldly smiled at Bai Sihan, "Since when does this princess need an underling like you to comment when I speak? To disrespect the royal family, you have quite the nerve. Come, drag her down and beat her!"
"Beat her?"
Before Bai Sihan could react, the guards rushed in and pressed her down, dragging her out. She was so scared that her face paled, shouting at the princess, "I am the legitimate daughter of the Bai family. You can't just kill me like this!"
"Oh? Legitimate daughter? This princess has been in the Eastern Capital for decades and has never heard of any legitimate daughter of the Bai family other than Bai Siruo. Even a daughter of a concubine dares to make a scene here, disrespecting this princess in front of her and challenging this princess's authority. Even if the Bai family reports this to His Majesty, they won't have a leg to stand on."
After hearing this, Bai Sihan finally understood what it meant for power to crush people. With so many powerful figures gathered in the Eastern Capital, relying on the Bai family's reputation, she and her mother had offended quite a few people, but they hadn't faced much punishment. Now, the Bai family's influence in front of the royal family was insignificant. She couldn't figure out where exactly she had offended the princess.
"Princess, spare me, please spare me!"
"Drag her away."
Frowning at her appearance, as if she were an ant.
Bai Sihan's cries soon spread throughout Changchun Tower. As she was dragged away, she no longer resembled the noblewoman she had been moments ago. She looked like a madwoman, and the disdainful guard glanced at her before beginning the execution.
After just a dozen or so strikes, she fell silent. "Head, do we continue?"
The executing guard wasn't afraid of the surrounding crowd but worried that her identity might cause trouble. The leader frowned, thinking of the warning glance from Hua Qing just now. It was better to leave a way out.
"Wait, I'll report to the princess first."
"Yes."
Upstairs in the second-floor elegant room, everyone standing inside looked uneasy. Liang Luo was the most frightened, with large beads of sweat dripping from her forehead. This time, she truly understood the methods of Princess Changlin.
She covered her mouth with a handkerchief and didn't dare to say a word.
Wei Lanxuan held Liang Gongzi's hand tightly, and though they stood straight, they were also apprehensive.
Compared to the Princess's ruthlessness, their schemes were nothing but minor tricks.
"Report to the princess, she has passed out already. Should we continue?"
"Oh, she can't even withstand a few beatings. I thought her bones were as tough as her mouth. Forget it, send her back to the Bai residence and tell the Master, don't let such an indiscreet woman embarrass them again. Next time I see her, I'll have to teach the Bai family another lesson."
With these words, she absolved herself completely.
The leader of the guards obeyed immediately, leaving to take care of the matter. Wei Lanxuan, seeing this, hastily said, "Indeed, it's getting late. We won't delay the princess's enjoyment any longer. We'll take our leave."
"Mm, Hua Qing, escort Miss Wei out."
"Yes."
Princess Changlin had a good impression of people who understood the situation like this. When she turned to look at the Wen brothers, she resumed her previous gentle demeanor.
"Where were we just now?"
At this moment, Wen Mengsheng's mind was in turmoil. He didn't dare to offend the princess directly but also didn't want to ruin his own future and reputation. He could only offer an excuse, "Princess, please forgive me. My cousin has been unwell these days, often fainting. We have been out for a long time today, and he forgot to bring his medicine. I'm afraid he might faint again without treatment. Please understand, Princess, we should also return."
With this said, Wen Xinglu could only grit his teeth and continue.
The two brothers' intentions were clear, and Princess Changlin understood three-quarters of it. The mocking smile on her lips became more apparent.
"Wen Mengsheng, are you unwilling to stay with this princess any longer?"
"Princess, it is indeed urgent for my cousin's illness. Today is Lantern Festival, and I believe His Majesty is delighted for this occasion. If there are any unfavorable rumors in the streets, it may displease His Majesty as well. It's better..."
Wen Mengsheng bowed and said, lowering his head and not daring to look directly at Princess Changlin. Next to him, Wen Xinglu trembled with fear. For him, if his career was ruined, his whole life would truly be over. He was even more afraid than Wen Mengsheng.
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