Pin Shanhe

After weighing the pros and cons, she could only close her eyes.

"I did it!"

"I heard that the Second Prince has been getting very close to a woman lately, so I had her tied up, intending to teach her a lesson."

"The Fourth Prince knows nothing; he was kept in the dark by me."

Xiao Xuanjin immediately saw through their scheme; they were trying to find someone to take the blame.

It's not that easy!

"Oh? Since you claim to have done it, why don't you tell me how you captured the person?"

"this……"

Jun Qiyuan didn't tell her beforehand!

Jiang Ruoyao stammered, "I only ordered my men to capture her at any cost. How would I know the specifics of how it was done?"

"The study is the Fourth Prince's private domain, guarded by soldiers outside. The secret rooms and passages require mechanisms to open. Is it possible that you did all this right under his nose without his knowledge?"

Fearing she would expose him, Jun Qiyuan immediately stepped forward and said, "Since Ruoyao and I are already husband and wife, I have no secrets or hiding anything from her. Moreover, as an imperial concubine, she can move freely within the mansion, and no one has the right to stop her."

"Your words, Fourth Prince, have reminded me of the importance of marriage. When a wife makes a mistake, can the husband escape responsibility?"

Jun Qiyuan's heart sank, and a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes.

It's that damned Xuan King again!

How many times have I tripped him up? He's like a persistent ghost!

That damned Xuan King, how many times has he tripped him up?

As expected, Emperor Yong, who was initially somewhat lost, quickly found his way after this reminder.

Even if Jiang Ruoyao was the one who did it, he didn't believe that the Fourth Prince was completely unaware of it.

If he truly had a clear conscience and a pure heart, why did he panic and immediately try to stop the search of his residence?

This is clearly an attempt to cover up the truth!

If I said there were no problems, even a fool wouldn't believe it!

Jun Qiyuan realized he was at a disadvantage and quickly gave Jiang Ruoyao a meaningful look.

Explain yourself now!

If they all get caught in the crossfire, they'll be like clay bodhisattvas crossing the river, barely able to save themselves.

Jiang Ruoyao had no choice but to grit her teeth, steel her heart, and make a do-or-die decision.

"I took responsibility for my actions. I deliberately plotted to get revenge on the Second Prince! He betrayed all my years of waiting and deep affection, and then used such a despicable method to ruin my reputation. He only has himself to blame!"

Jun Jingyan's tone was cold, and his words were firm and resolute: "That matter has nothing to do with me. I have never done anything to wrong you."

Jiang Ruoyao looked at him with red eyes, her eyes filled with resentment and sorrow.

"Even if you want to distance yourself from me, you shouldn't use such despicable methods to ruin my reputation. Shouldn't I hate you?"

Jun Jingyan had already explained, but she didn't believe him and didn't want to waste any more words.

"Even if you hate me, you can come at me directly. Why hurt innocent people?"

"innocent?"

These words clearly stung Jiang Ruoyao, who immediately let out a cold laugh, her tone becoming sharp and sarcastic.

"If you're protecting her like this, then she's not innocent at all! I whipped her myself to inflict all the wounds on her body. With each lash, her skin was torn open, blood crisscrossed, and the sight of her screaming and begging was truly gratifying! It's just a pity I didn't have time to kill her with my own hands..."

When she learned that Yun Dai was the person the Second Prince cared about, she was consumed by jealousy.

He then ordered someone to bring a long whip and struck Yun Dai repeatedly.

They pressed her to reveal her relationship with the Second Prince and Shen Fu, among others.

The other person clenched their teeth and refused to say anything until they fainted!

Even so, Jiang Ruoyao had no intention of letting her go and wanted to end her life.

Unexpectedly, someone came to report that the Emperor had arrived and ordered a thorough investigation of the Fourth Prince's residence, demanding that they quickly relocate the people without delay.

Given the urgency of the situation, Murong Xiao decisively led the person away through the secret passage.

As the fourth imperial concubine, Jiang Ruoyao had no reason not to go out and greet the emperor when he arrived.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she came out, Jun Qiyuan spotted her and dragged her into being a scapegoat.

When Jun Jingyan saw the hideous, crisscrossing wounds on Yun Dai's body, a chilling coldness suddenly settled in his eyes.

Ever since Doctor Yun saved Anning, he has been determined to repay his sister's debts as a brother.

On the surface, it was for the purpose of "repaying a debt of gratitude," but in reality, it was out of personal selfishness.

The moment he first saw Yun Dai, his heart fluttered uncontrollably.

But before he could repay this kindness, she was forced to suffer because of him.

He will definitely not let Jiang Ruoyao get away with this!

Regardless of who the mastermind is, he will never let Jiang Ruoyao get away with attacking Doctor Yun.

"Alright, now that you have confessed your crimes, according to the laws of the Great Yong Dynasty, those who carry out private executions or attempt murder shall be punished with tattooing and exiled to the borderlands. It seems you have already planned your escape route."

Jiang Ruoyao's heart sank.

Tattooing was a form of punishment where the mark was carved into the skin of the face and then filled with ink. Once the wound healed, the color would remain permanently and would never fade.

More than the pain, there was humiliation.

As for exile, that goes without saying.

He was so cruel to her; it was too heartless!

Startled, she immediately looked at Jun Qiyuan.

No matter what, I was convicted because of him, so I couldn't just stand by and watch him die, could I?

Jun Qiyuan, of course, could not stand idly by. He immediately knelt down and pleaded, "Father, Ruoyao made a grave mistake because she had some misunderstandings about my second brother. Please be lenient in consideration of her father's merits in controlling the floods!"

He deliberately brought up Prime Minister Jiang to remind the emperor not to disappoint his ministers.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a clear, cold female voice rang out.

"What does the Fourth Prince mean by this? Does he mean that Prime Minister Jiang is unable to distinguish right from wrong and condoned his own daughter's murder? If this gets out, it will damage his reputation!"

Upon seeing Shen Fu slowly appear, Jun Qiyuan's expression suddenly changed.

Didn't we say before that she was recuperating in the mansion because her pregnancy was unstable?

Isn't this great?

When they saw the figure behind her again, they were utterly horrified.

Jiang Ruoyao exclaimed in surprise, her tone tinged with a sense of sudden panic.

"Father……"

Prime Minister Jiang shouted angrily, "Don't call me father! Before you got married, I taught you to be tolerant, respectful, virtuous, and cautious. I never expected you to be so stubborn and almost cause a death. I don't have such a vicious daughter."

After saying this, he bowed to Emperor Yong.

"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty to raise my daughter and have no face to meet you. Please punish her as you see fit and leave it to Your Majesty."

Jiang Ruoyao was shocked and terrified that her father would abandon her like this.

"Father, I am your own daughter! Are you really going to just stand by and watch me die?"

Jiang Xiang's eyes were filled with disappointment and resolve, his tone icy cold, "You have repeatedly refused to learn your lesson and have committed a grave error. Today, I sever all ties with you as father and daughter!"