sjar Chapter 6 Jiang Luan's Frame-Up
Chapter 6 Jiang Luan's Frame-Up
As if he had thought of something, Jiang Zhi's eyes flickered. He raised his head and stared at him. "Your Highness, please watch a play."
Gu Liang's icy expression softened as she asked, "Watching a show?"
Jiang Zhi was waiting for his prey to come to him.
Jiang Zhi knew that there would be a scene of catching someone in the act of adultery later.
However, in her previous life, she had been intimate with Gu Liang and then left, and nothing happened afterward. This life is different from the past.
Thinking of this, before long, a continuous stream of sounds came from not far away.
It seems there are even more people this time.
A sharp female voice came from outside the door.
"Grandmother, please do justice for Luan'er! How dare my sister commit adultery with someone today!"
Jiang Luan became more and more excited as she spoke, her eyes gradually reddening. She reached up and rubbed her eyes, "Today is my coming-of-age ceremony, sob sob sob..."
“Mother, how dare this young master from Guangde Mansion trespass into the inner courtyard of the Jiang family mansion on your granddaughter’s coming-of-age ceremony?” Madam Liu tugged at Old Madam Jiang’s sleeve and said cautiously.
"Jiang Zhi and the young master of Guangde Prefecture are here today to celebrate Luan'er's coming-of-age ceremony. The maids and servants have all gone to the front yard, and they are here being affectionate."
"Look, the show's about to start. I'm going to hide in the closet first." Jiang Zhi pretended to go into the closet.
Gu Liang looked at Jiang Zhi with a puzzled expression, but Xiao Yong firmly pinned her wrist down with one hand. "Hey, you?"
"You're the lead in this scene, it's all up to you." Jiang Zhi patted Gu Liang's hand solemnly.
"rely on me?"
"Then, you want to be my lover?"
Jiang Zhi said with a hint of smugness.
Gu Liang paused for a moment, then released his grip.
Outside the door, as soon as Madam Liu finished speaking, she was met with the icy gaze of Old Madam Jiang.
Madam Jiang slammed her cane on the ground in anger, her voice rising instantly, "Outrageous! How dare they be so dishonest at Luan'er's coming-of-age ceremony! They truly have no respect for this old lady!"
“Madam Pei, how dare your young master do such a thing at Luan’er’s coming-of-age ceremony.”
"What are we two families supposed to do?" Madam Liu said earnestly.
Madam Pei's expression was very unpleasant. "Madam Jiang, if the people inside are truly from our Pei family, you can do whatever you want with them."
Pei Shangdao, who was beside him, did not speak, nor was he particularly surprised; he merely raised an eyebrow slightly.
He looked at Madam Liu, his gaze sweeping over her and Jiang Luan.
“Mother, it is my fault for not teaching Zhi’er well. If Zhi’er is really inside and has been having an affair with someone, I will never forgive her and will personally drown her in a pig cage.”
"Go! Drag those two scoundrels out here!"
Lady Liu, with the air of a mistress of a marquis's mansion, ordered her servants around.
"I have never seen such a shameless person!" Old Madam Jiang became more and more angry as she spoke, and almost couldn't catch her breath.
"Oh dear, Grandmother, please calm down. It will break Luan'er's heart if you get sick from being angry." Luan bit her lip tightly, trying hard to hold back her tears, looking pitiful.
Seeing her beloved granddaughter like this, Grandma Jiang gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and softly comforted her, "It's alright, it's alright, Grandma is fine."
"It's just a pity for you, today is your coming-of-age ceremony."
Jiang Luan's lips curled slightly, her eyes were clear, she lowered her head slightly, smiled, and nestled in Old Madam Jiang's arms.
Jiang Zhi stood behind the door, listening to their conversation, and found it somewhat amusing.
It was clearly Liu who framed him, yet now she pretends to protect her innocence and the Jiang family's innocence.
In her past life, it was because of a few words she said in front of her father and grandmother that she caused the death of her only brother.
My cousin was also tricked into marrying Prince Xuan, who favored his concubine and killed his wife, and she herself was branded as a wicked woman who killed her younger brother.
After Liu finished speaking, she looked at the two nannies beside her and said, "Go in and take a look."
"If the young lady is inside, dress her properly, drag her to the woodshed, and beat her to death with sticks!"
"Yes, ma'am."
“Mother, I’m going too.” Jiang Luan, who was hiding in Madam Jiang’s arms, stood up and spoke.
Madam Liu's eyes twitched as she looked at her. "No! How can a young lady like you go?"
Jiang Luan was speechless, biting her lip and her eyes reddened with grievance.
"Mother, Luan'er just wants to have a respectable coming-of-age ceremony."
"Besides, my sister has only been back for less than half a month."
"He would never do something so shameless."
"Or perhaps... the maids and servants in the manor have mistaken me for someone else; my sister isn't inside..."
She raised her tearful eyes, looking utterly pitiful.
Seeing Jiang Luan so aggrieved, Madam Liu also felt bad.
The nannies beside Madam Liu were Madam Jiang's people.
Even if they saw Jiang Zhi inside, they would consider the Marquis's reputation and cover for Jiang Zhi, preventing the matter from escalating.
But it was different when she went; she had something she believed could ruin Jiang Zhi's reputation.
Madam Liu glanced at Jiang Luan and feigned indifference, "Since Luan'er has this intention, then you may go."
Lady Liu gestured for the two maids to follow behind her.
Jiang Luan nodded gently, lifted her skirt, and walked into the room.
A smile of satisfaction played on her lips as she pushed the door open a crack.
A strong smell of blood wafted over.
She thought it was a special smell left after a man and woman had intercourse.
I thought to myself, "This is nothing!"
The room was dark all around, with only the faint moonlight shining through the window.
At this moment, Jiang Luan was surrounded by a murderous aura, but she was completely unaware of it.
Still carrying the dimly lit lantern, they walked further in.
The first thing you see is the clothes that Pei Qiu took off when he entered.
The clothes were scattered all over the ground, and there was an ambiguous atmosphere about them.
Perhaps because she was too excited, she hadn't even lifted the bed curtains yet.
She immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Sister, Young Master Pei, what are you doing?"
“This is my sister’s coming-of-age ceremony, how can we do such a shameful thing?”
As soon as Jiang Luan finished speaking, the old woman who hadn't even entered the room changed her expression drastically.
Outside, Madam Liu chimed in, "Well, how dare Young Master Pei do such a despicable thing to Zhi'er!"
"They don't even care about the relationship between the two families!"
"I'll make sure the master teaches him a lesson!"
Just as the people outside were about to rush in, a sudden, piercing sound came from inside.
"Ah!"
"Your Highness, Prince Liang!"
"This humble woman did not do it intentionally; it was merely a coincidence. I beg Your Highness Liang to forgive me."
Those outside were shocked, and Madam Pei, leaning on her cane, went into the room.
Why is His Highness Prince Liang here?
At this moment, the dimly lit room was partially illuminated by the lantern that Jiang Luan had dropped on the ground.
The man on the chair was only a silhouette in profile, yet it sent chills down one's spine.
Jiang Luan and the two nannies knelt on the ground, their hands covered in blood, their bodies trembling involuntarily.
When she entered, all she saw was Pei Qiu's clothes lying on the ground. She thought her wicked scheme had succeeded and was overjoyed.
They didn't even notice that a man in black was sitting in a hidden corner of the room.
But when she picked up the lantern and saw Pei Qiu's body in the corner, she realized that what she had smelled earlier was blood.
She was so frightened that she fell to the ground.