C14

Tang Yao and Su Zeyi had arrived at almost the same time. The emperor's expression wasn't good, and the empress dowager was even more so.

Imperial Consort De opened his mouth as if it was nothing big, "Princess Meng Qi, how did you fall into the water? Are you servants blind? You do not even know where the princess has gone to, nor is there anyone following her?! "

Before he could finish his words, the empress dowager interrupted him. Take Yunqi to my place, change into clean clothes, drink the ginger soup and drive the cold, wait for tomorrow?! If I didn't severely punish this person today, would I still be able to sleep peacefully?! "Take everyone to my place!"

The empress dowager went back in a rage. Zhong Miao Yi heard her clearly, there was no need to sleep tonight.

Everyone was trembling with fear as they escorted Yun Mengqi back to her hometown. Only Tang Yao was still standing by the stream, trying to find the Zhong Miao Yi against the flow of people. Her expression didn't change at all.

"Young Master Tang." When Xiao Yao saw Tang Yao, it was as if she had seen her savior. "The princess was pushed by this servant, it has nothing to do with My Princess at all.

Tang Yao looked at her worriedly. "Did she make things difficult for you again?" After saying that, he saw the scratch on her neck, and immediately became anxious, "How did you get injured?!" Did she move her hand?! "

The Zhong Miao Yi shook her head. She didn't want to implicate Tang Yao in this matter. His career had just begun, so how could he possibly offend the empress dowager over such a small matter?

"It's my fault. Don't help me speak up. The empress dowager is currently angry. I'll be fine as long as I confess my crimes. Don't do it for me." Zhong Miao Yi looked at the troop in front of him, if they did not follow now, they might not be able to continue, "Let's go, you should go first, do not let your emotions get the better of you."

Tang Yao's brows were tightly knitted. He pulled her towards the tent with all his might. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free. He could only anxiously advise, "Tang Yao, don't be like this."

Fortunately, when they entered the tent, everyone was discussing the matter in a hushed tone, so very few people noticed them. Lady Qingxiu, on the other hand, noticed the change in Tang Yao and Zhong Miao Yi's expressions and raised an eyebrow. However, she didn't dare to call anyone out in front of the empress dowager, so she could only endure it.

The empress dowager's face was gloomy as she did not speak. The female servants in a circle surrounded the hall and set their gazes on Zhong Miao Yi's face.

Following the empress dowager's gaze, everyone also fixed their gazes onto Zhong Miao Yi's face. Her heart trembled as they shifted their gaze to him and pushed Tang Yao's hand away.

"Zhong Miao Yi." The Empress Dowager called to her coldly.

She went to the center of the room and knelt down, bowing her head.

"Yunqi said that it was your servant girl who pushed her, is that right?!" When the empress dowager's words came out, the entire hall was filled with sighs. Most of the women were whispering to each other, discussing how the Zhong Miao Yi had the guts to do so.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yao ran over to the Zhong Miao Yi and knelt down, kowtowing loudly. "In reply to the empress dowager's words, Princess Yunqi beat up the My Princess, so I pushed her away. I beg the empress dowager to be clear-minded and not blame the My Princess for everything that happened and that it was this servant's fault."

After saying that, there was another series of loud bangs.

The Zhong Miao Yi felt her heart ache. Xiao Yao was a good girl.

The empress dowager was truly angered as she scolded, "So a lord indeed has some sort of servant. Truly, you don't understand the rules at all. Did This Dowager ask you for a few words?!" Slap! "

Her voice was as painful as if it was hitting Zhong Miao Yi's own face. She kowtowed to the empress dowager, and just as she was about to speak, Tang Yao rushed over and knelt beside her. "Does Empress Dowager only want to hear what you want to hear?" Is it wrong to tell the truth? "

With that, Lady Qing Xiu was badly frightened. "Tang Yao!"

After speaking, she glanced at the empress dowager's expression. When the empress dowager saw that it was Tang Yao, she was stunned for a moment before narrowing her eyes. "The truth?" "Well, then, tell This Dowager what you mean by the truth."

Tang Yao raised his head, his eyes shining with a clear and cool light. "Princess Miaoyi was injured, and was captured on the neck. Tang Yao didn't dare to speak carelessly, as the empress dowager knew that the princess was engaged to me, but the princess is already engaged to me. How could I watch my fiancee get punished for what she's done? If the empress dowager wanted punishment, Tang Yao would beg to be punished along with the princess!"

His voice was so loud that all the whispering voices died in an instant.

The body of the Zhong Miao Yi violently shook. She slowly raised her head and looked at Tang Yao in disbelief. What right did he have to be so sincere?

The empress dowager was clearly shocked as well. It had probably been a long time since she had seen such a passionate man, but she suddenly laughed softly. "That's good too, with so many people watching, this one can't be too arbitrary. When Yunqi comes out, I'll have a good confrontation to prevent others from saying that this one is biased and unfair."

His words were directed at Tang Yao, but he didn't seem to care. Instead, he tilted his head and smiled at the shocked Zhong Miao Yi. He mouthed silently, "Don't be afraid. I'll accompany you."

In that instant, she really wasn't afraid anymore.

Su Zeyi took in the entire scene. He did not know what he was thinking, but there was someone who treated a mere actor with sincerity. Wasn't this in itself a joke?

Yun Mengqi's lips had just turned white from the cold. After she changed her clothes and drank the ginger soup, she had already recovered some strength, but seeing Tang Yao and Zhong Miao Yi kneeling in front of him, the little girl's face had also swollen up.

The empress dowager's heart ached for her and she quickly pulled her to her side. Has the imperial physician seen it? "

Yun Mengqi was the most obedient in front of the empress dowager, she smiled lightly and said, "I've seen it already, there's nothing major wrong with it. Thank you for your concern, empress dowager."

After chatting for some time, the empress dowager seemed to suddenly remember that someone was still kneeling below her head. "Yunqi, tell This Dowager what happened today."

Yun Mengqi was stunned for a moment. She didn't know if the empress dowager had asked the Zhong Miao Yi and Tang Yao first, but after some deliberation, she asked lightly, "I saw that it was already late in the night. She went to the river bank by herself to ask.

The Zhong Miao Yi frowned. You can't say that she was right when she said that, but you can't say that she was wrong either. Listen carefully, Yun Mengqi placed emphasis on the matter of her falling into the water.

This princess was so young, yet her thoughts were so many times more vicious. He definitely could not believe that the reason for her falling into the water this time around was so simple. "Then, Princess Miaoyi, please explain what's going on with that scratch on her neck."

Yun Mengqi coldly snorted, "Who knows about her? Do I have to blame everything that happens to me for my own disrespectful behavior? Tang Yao, you better not blame me for everything. "

Tang Yao was furious. He pointed at Yun Mengqi and wanted to say something more, but was pulled back by the Zhong Miao Yi.

She shook her head at Tang Yao. The empress dowager was here as well, so if they really caused a ruckus, Yun Mengqi would be forced into a corner and everyone would be finished.

"Stop it, stop it." Tang Yao could clearly see the expression in Zhong Miao Yi's eyes. He knew what she was enduring. It was precisely because of this that his heart ached even more. He was even more angry at himself for being unable to do anything.

If he was someone as powerful as Su Zeyi, how could he watch her do nothing?

"Empress Dowager, Miaoyi admits her wrongs, please punish her." She knelt down, no longer able to distinguish between the two.

At this time, the Emperor could not say much. If the Zhong Miao Yi had cried out that she was innocent and quarreled, he might be able to use this opportunity to convince the empress dowager to investigate further. Now, the Zhong Miao Yi herself wanted to settle this matter. This daughter of his always made him feel heartbroken.

Seeing that the Zhong Miao Yi did not dare say anything, Yun Mengqi became even more pleased with herself, she held onto the weakness of the Zhong Miao Yi, and felt that she was extremely powerful, with a victorious look on her face as she looked over, only to see Su Zeyi staring at her with an ice-cold gaze. Her heart trembled, and she looked away for the first time in an instant.

Yun Mengqi did not know what she was feeling guilty about, but she felt that Su Zeyi had already seen through her.

But so what? Everyone would only say that it was Zhong Miao Yi's fault! No one came back to blame her! No one.

When the empress dowager heard that the Zhong Miao Yi had accepted her punishment, her complexion turned better. She turned to the unconvinced Tang Yao and asked, "What about you?" Is there anything else you want to say? "

Tang Yao took a deep breath and helplessly glanced at the Zhong Miao Yi beside him. He also kowtowed and said, "Tang Yao, you're still the same old saying. I request the empress dowager to punish you as well. Tang Yao is willing to receive the punishment along with the princess."

"Alright!" The empress dowager suddenly stood up. "Since that's the case, then both of you kneel outside the enclosure and copy out ten volumes of scriptures. Kneel every day at noon!" When the copying is done, and when it's over! "