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Chapter 277 Accuses Xie Kang of Adultery
Chapter 277, Accusing Xie Kang of Adultery
No one knows what Xie Kang said outside, but within a few days, rumors about him and Princess Qingping began to circulate in the capital.
In the streets and alleys, in teahouses and taverns, almost everyone was talking about it.
They said that General Xie and Princess Qingping were in love, and that one was a newly widowed man and the other a divorced woman, making them a perfect match.
Some even went so far as to say that the two had already had an affair.
The rumors grew increasingly outrageous, and the staff at Chaxiangzhai and Jiaoyan Pavilion, upon hearing such gossip, all felt indignant on behalf of Tian Xiang.
"These people are talking nonsense!!" The manager of Chaxiangzhai slammed his fist on the table, his beard bristling and eyes wide with anger.
"How could our county magistrate possibly fancy someone like Xie Kang?!"
The other men chimed in, "Exactly!!"
They were furious because no matter how they tried to clarify, those people were just laughing and joking and didn't listen at all.
Once the rumor spreads, it's like spilled water—it can't be taken back.
Some people are now saying that Tian Xiang was unfaithful and deliberately seduced Xie Kang.
They even mentioned the spring banquet at Prince An's residence in a very detailed manner!
When Tian Xiang learned of these rumors, she felt both angry and helpless.
She knew that Xie Kang had deliberately spread the rumors to leave her with no other choice.
The crucial point is that she has no way to explain this to the people of the entire capital.
Ying'er was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes. "Princess, let's send a message to the Princess."
Tian Xiang shook her head, looking exhausted. "What can Tian Tian do? Forget it, rumors stop with the wise. In time, the rumors will naturally fall apart."
Ying'er was still unwilling, but since Tian Xiang had said so, she could only nod helplessly.
However, things did not go as Tian Xiang had expected. The rumors not only did not subside, but spread even further.
On this day, it was time to transplant the rice seedlings that Tian Tian had planted in the imperial field.
She taught the rice planting method and had the officials from the Ministry of Revenue practice in the fields.
"Princess, congratulations!" A young official came to Tian Tian's side after his practice and said this out of the blue.
Tian Tian asked, puzzled, "Why should I be happy?"
The official said, "I heard that the wedding date for Princess Qingping and General Xie Kang has been set."
Tian Tian frowned. Princess Qingping? Eldest sister?
General Xie Kang? Who is that?
Their wedding date is set?!
"What did you say?"
The official realized something, "The princess doesn't know?"
He quickly told Tian Tian about the various rumors circulating recently.
"Recently, everyone's been saying... that Princess Qingping and General Xie Kang's wedding date has been set."
"And you also said..."
He hesitated for a moment, but still decided to tell Tian Tian, "I also said that if we don't get married soon, Princess Qingping's pregnancy will become impossible to hide."
Tian Tian suddenly stood up. "This is outrageous!! How could my older sister do such a thing?"
She raised her voice, "You all continue to contact each other, this princess has something to do and needs to leave the palace!"
The palace maid beside Tian Tian was sent by Ling Yao to help her. "Princess, please don't be angry."
Seeing that Tian Tian was still walking away, the palace maid grabbed the servant who was attending to Yu Tian and said, "Go and inform His Highness the Crown Prince that the Princess is angry about the matter of Princess Qingping and is preparing to leave the palace."
Oden's palace servants rushed out in a hurry.
Just as Tian Tian was hurrying to the palace gate, Ling Yao arrived as well.
"Sweetie." Ling Yao chased after her.
Tian Tian stopped when she saw him.
"Who is this Xie Kang?!" Tian Tian asked.
Ling Yao grabbed her hand. "Come on, let's talk in the carriage."
After leaving the palace, they boarded Ling Yao's carriage.
He then spoke, telling Tian Tian about Xie Kang, "This man has outstanding military achievements, but I never expected him to slander Qingping like this."
Tian Tian rolled her eyes at Ling Yao. "I respect him for his outstanding military achievements, but I will not let him get away with slandering my older sister."
"Okay," Ling Yao replied softly. "Don't worry, Tian Tian, I won't let you and your older sister suffer any injustice."
He only just found out about this himself.
Tian Tian was extremely anxious and headed straight for the princess's residence.
"Eldest sister." Tian Tian went to Tian Xiang's courtyard after returning to the Princess's mansion.
They started shouting even before they saw the person.
Hearing the noise, Tian Xiang came out and asked, "Sweetie, why did you leave the palace?"
Tian Tian rushed to Tian Xiang, "Big sister, such a big thing happened, why didn't you send me a message?"
Tian Xiang gave a wry smile, "Sweetie, that's just a rumor..."
"Even rumors are unacceptable!!" Tian Tian shook her head indignantly. "This Xie Kang is clearly trying to slander you on purpose!!"
Tian Xiang sighed softly, "But now the whole capital knows about these things, and there's no use in explaining..."
Tian Tian held Tian Xiang's hand.
She knew why Xie Kang dared to slander Tian Xiang like that.
It's because they come from Baishi County, and people feel they have no one to rely on in the capital.
Feeling that Tian Xiang was a divorced woman, he valued her reputation even more.
They thought that this would make Tian Xiang give in.
We absolutely cannot let him succeed!!
Tian Tian looked at Ling Yao at the entrance of the courtyard, then looked back at Tian Xiang.
She came up with a plan, but it was akin to putting herself in a do-or-die situation to survive.
"Big sister, I have an idea."
She whispered something in Tian Xiang's ear for a while.
"Big sister, are you willing?"
Tian Xiang pondered for a moment, a determined glint in her eyes, "Okay, we'll do as you say."
Tian Tian nodded, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, eldest sister."
"But don't worry, big sister, I will definitely make Xie Kang give you justice!!"
Tian Xiang nodded.
Tian Tian turned around and went to Ling Yao's side. "A Yao, I want to file a complaint with the Emperor!!"
Ling Yao didn't know what Tian Tian and Tian Xiang had said, "To complain to the emperor?"
"I want to accuse Xie Kang of raping my eldest sister."
Ling Yao was stunned. "Sweetie, this..."
"Eldest sister..."
Tian Xiang walked over and said, "Your Highness, please do justice for Qingping."
Ling Yao suddenly understood something, "Okay."
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Tian Tian changed into the court dress of a princess, and Tian Xiang also changed into the court dress of a county princess.
Behind them, Qin Youyou was dressed in the county princess's court dress, while Lu Tao and Liu San Niang had changed into their imperial decree robes.
The five of them set off from the princess's residence on foot...
Beside her, Ying'er held a gong and kept banging it.
What are you doing?
"Judging from this commotion, it must be related to the recent rumors, right?"
"The rumors about General Xie and Princess Qingping?"
"Could those rumors be false?"
"There's no smoke without fire; I don't think it's all fake."
"If it's true, then what is Princess Fufeng doing?"
"I do not know."
“I saw General Xie and Princess Qingping arguing at the entrance of the Princess’s mansion. They must be having an affair.”
"I heard that General Xie helped Princess Qingping out of a predicament in front of Prince An's mansion that day, and many people saw it."
"That's true, the servants of Prince An's residence have all confirmed it."
Listening to the surrounding chatter, Tian Tian frowned. The Prince An's residence...
It's related to the Prince An's Mansion again!!
What a coincidence!
Finally, the group arrived at the palace gate.
There was a petition drum at the palace gate. Tian Tian glanced at Tian Xiang, then walked over, took the mallet, and struck the petition drum.
"Your humble servant, Fufeng, accuses Xie Kang of raping my elder sister!"
Her words shocked everyone!
"what?!"
"Accusing General Xie of adultery?"
"Isn't it mutual affection?"
"Hasn't the wedding date already been set?"
"what's up?"
"Is it because Princess Fufeng is unhappy about General Xie becoming her brother-in-law?"
Just then, someone in the crowd said, "General Xie is stationed in the western border and has made outstanding military achievements. How could Princess Fufeng not be interested in him?"
"They're just merchants, a whole family that's their nemesis. Why do they look down on General Xie?"
"Exactly!! General Xie led his troops to fight desperately against Xilan in the Western Territory. He is a hero of Daqi. Why should he be looked down upon by merchants?"
"It is her good fortune that General Xie has taken a liking to her, a divorced woman."
"That's right. Let alone General Xie, even I, a commoner, would have to think about it."