The Noble Woman's Guide On How to Tease One's Husband

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Chapter 26 – Confrontation

The beastly cloud had swallowed the setting sun while the shooting stars leapt across the crescent moon. The heat that had been seething all day finally subsided at this moment and the air gradually felt cool. However, for Hanzhang Palace, it had long been surrounded with low pressure, just like the polar region.

One would have to say that Bai Zhixuan's accusation was extremely ingenious as she merely pointed out Ye Huaiyang's motives for killing Wang Yaru, without voicing out her coalition with Chu Jinglan. After all, this was a major issue of colluding with a prominent family in an attempt to plot rebellion which should not be stated too obviously in front of many people. The Queen Mother would have to perceive this herself. Otherwise, the first to die would be her under the no-evidence circumstances and for her to break the rules of the game. She undoubtedly knew this very well as she had been in the palace for many years. Therefore, the aim now was to simply pushed the murder charge to Ye Huaiyang. As such, her crisis would be considered over.

"Miss Ye, is what Noble Lady Bai said true?"

Ye Huaiyang raised her head slowly, resolutely rebuffed the Empress with four words, "Absolutely far from it."

Bai Zhixuan snorted frostily, "Lying through one's teeth."

"Without a shred of evidence, Noble Lady is ruining my reputation in front of everyone and refuted that I am lying. I have only met Wangye several times without any personal dealings. I can't bear such a huge responsibility as murdering someone out of jealousy!"

It was rare for Ye Huaiyang's tone to be a little harsh while her chest rose and fell slightly seemingly unable to restrain her anger. Seeing this, Bai Zhixuan felt she was good in play acting thus her vexation surged and the usual cold haughtiness instantly shattered.

"You are staying on the same street as Wangye and both residences are separated by just a foot of flat beam and roof tiles. Do you dare to say there is no secret contact at all?"

Ye Huaiyang kowtowed to the Queen Mother and asserted, "Queen Mother is knowledgeable and insightful. My father bought that manor many years ago. This subject remembered the environment is quiet and secluded as there is no other neighbor clamoring about when this subject fell seriously ill beginning of last year thus moved over to recuperate. It was truly not within this subject's anticipation that Wangye would return to Wangdu several months later and resided next door. It's too late to speak and act cautiously now but how would this subject dare to have personal connection with Wangye?"

Bai Zhixuan bellowed, "You're talking nonsense!"

"Originally, Miss Yaru could easily testify whether this subject is talking nonsense, but since she is dead, this subject will have to argue more for self defense." Ye Huaiyang slowly turned to face Chu Jinglan and glanced at him briefly before she bent then kowtowed again, "This subject is disrespectful. Wangye's handsomeness is comparable to the banished immortal, however he is too old. In view of generations, he should be regarded in the rank of an uncle. Even though this subject has an arrogant and inferior temperament, this subject would still not dare to do such an unethical thing as to be enamored with an uncle. Requesting Queen Mother to return this subject's innocence."

Right after she ended her speech, a familiar voice berated, "Presumptuous!"

In the presence of the Queen Mother, the Empress and even all the maids as well as the eunuchs of Hanzhang Palace, she declared that she disliked Chu Jinglan and even criticized him for being too old. Was this not presumptuous? It was simply audacious to the extreme!

Ye Huaiyang glanced at the livid Chu Jinglan, the little devil in her mind was pounding with laughter, yet she could still coldly mouthed for forgiveness, "Requesting Wangye to pardon this subject's offence for being unable to speak against one's conscience."

What a good phase of being unable to speak against one's conscience, so the one who made out with him in the cabinet was her twin sister!

Chu Jinglan stared fixedly at Ye Huaiyang. Although there was no emotion on his face, his eyes nevertheless were overcast with dark clouds. This woman....she could spew lies without batting an eyelid or palpitating and even dragged him to play along in this performance. How long does she still want to stir up the trouble?

"That's it. Shut all your mouths." The Queen Mother finally spoke. Hale and hearty with a scowl. Just a glance from her, one would frighteningly covered in sweat, "Aijia[1] had already heard the statement from the Noble Lady. Ye Huaiyang, do tell what had taken place at that time."

Ye Huaiyang turned to face her and whispered, "In response to the Queen Mother, this subject was playing with the fishes by the shore at that time and didn't pay attention to who went into the rear room. When the sound of squabbling was heard, this subject opened the door to have a look and the voices ceased. Noble Lady looked at this subject with extreme astoundment, apparently didn't expect someone was outside. This subject realized the possibility of disturbing her chat with Miss Yaru and wanted to retreat. Who knew someone would bump into this subject as soon as the back was turned and afterwards there is no recollection....."