“So, according to you, that Su Meiniang was a gift from local officials to show their respect for you? You couldn't refuse their generosity, so you accepted her, is that right?” Yang Ruqing asked.

Luofeng Tang said, "Well, it was sent to me by the newly appointed magistrate of Tianhai County, Hang Zhenxing. I naturally wouldn't accept it, but because I wasn't at the other courtyard at the time, people delivered it for several days and I didn't know about it. It wasn't until I returned to the other courtyard that I found out she was already there, and by then, rumors about her and me were flying all over the city."

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Although Yang Ruqing still wore the same cold, angry, and disdainful expression on her face, she had already begun to ponder internally...

“When I returned, I saw her in the other garden. I immediately went to find her and spoke to her face-to-face, making things clear. Then I told Deputy General Xie that he absolutely had to send her away by the following morning.”

"Since you've decided to send her away, why are you still keeping her around? Did the General change his mind at the last minute? Showing mercy and pity?" Yang Ruoqing asked, a mocking smile curling on her lips.

As Luo Fengtang was about to speak, Ye Yi's voice came from outside the room: "General, Madam, Su Meiniang has been brought here."

Yang Ruqing immediately turned around, straightened her spine, and lifted her chin, giving a cold and imposing look towards the doorway.

So you're a fox spirit, huh?

Even if I get a divorce, I'll tear your face apart and ruin you first.

Luò Fēng Táng came to Yáng Ruò Qíng's side. He wanted to reach out and hug her shoulder, but he met Yáng Ruò Qíng's gaze.

Luò Fēng Táng’s hand suddenly drooped, and he gave a sheepish smile.

>

He turned his head, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes. If Hang Zhenxing that bastard were here, he reckoned he'd slap him to death.

What should I give her? Now that I’ve given it to a woman, rumors are spreading everywhere. Qing'er misunderstands me now; she won't let me hug or hold her. Even with his injured hand, she doesn't show any concern. This feeling of not having a loving wife is truly agonizing! I just hope that at the meeting later we can clear up this misunderstanding and restore my innocence!

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"Bring him in," Luo Fengtang ordered.

>

The door swung open, and Ye Yi led a woman veiled in silk into the room.

Before the woman could even stand steady, a gust of wind swept past her, tearing off the veil covering her face. *Slap!* *Slap!* Two resounding slaps landed on each cheek, burning with pain that made her cry out immediately.

>

Yang Ruqing was about to raise her hand again when Luofengtang rushed to her side and grabbed her hand. "Ruqing, stop!"

His brow was creased with worry, his grip on her hand like a vise.

She ignored the ache in her wrist, staring at him with eyes blazing with fury.

"You said there was nothing between you two, and I only slapped her twice, now you're acting like this? Are you just worried about her?"

She didn't utter a single word, each syllable felt like a drop of blood leaving her heart.

If this was a dream, she wished it would end soon. A nightmare, a tormenting nightmare!

But the fact was, he held her hand tightly to prevent her from attacking, and Su Meiniang took the opportunity to hide behind Luofeng Tang, covering her face and trembling with fright.

Yang Ruqing wanted to die.

“Luo Fengtang, we’re through!” She raised her other hand and punched Luo Fengtang in the chest.

Luo Fengtang let out a muffled groan, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth.

In the throes of passion, he loved when she lightly punched his chest with her little pink fists. It wasn't painful, but rather added a touch of spice to their intimacy.

Today, she landed a powerful punch that sent him flying and made him vomit blood. This woman is really strong!

>However, this is also good. It's not easy for a wife to be taken advantage of outside. Being strong is a good thing.

Upon seeing Luofengtang get beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Yang Ruqing, Yejian on the side was almost scared out of his wits by Yang Ruqing's ferocity.

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"Madam, you truly misunderstand the General. Things are not as you think, he..."

“Ye Yi, don’t say anything.” Luofengtang suddenly stopped Ye Yi.

“It was my own fault that I led my wife astray. This misunderstanding is naturally something I should resolve myself. How could I ask you to speak for me?” Luo Fengtang glanced at Ye Yi, clearly still somewhat displeased. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Ye Yiyi's face was innocent, she could only shut her mouth and retreat to the side.

Thinking to myself, the general is truly a wife-obsessed fanatic. He was beaten until he vomited blood but still looked happy. I tried to help explain, but the general got even angrier. He really doesn't know right from wrong! I kept my mouth shut and let him figure it out himself!

Luo Fengtang turned around, his gentle and calm gaze enveloping Yang Ruoqing once more.

"Qing'er, if that were the real Su Meiniang, no matter how you beat me I wouldn't defend her because she has nothing to do with me. If I speak up, it's only because I'm worried your hand might hurt!"

Yang Ruqing snorted, still unwilling to pay him any attention. Her mouth could spout honey...and wait, the real Su Meiniang?

Yang Ruqing glanced at the back of Luofengtang, could this Su Meiniang be fake?

Luo Fengtang understood Yang Ruohuang's intentions. He turned around, fully exposing Su Meiniang to everyone's gaze.

Su Meiniang averted her gaze, raising a hand to cover the slapped face, and lowered her head, not daring to look at Yang Ruohua.

>

Yang Ruqing looked at Luofengtang in surprise, wondering what he was up to.

>

Luofengtang nodded slightly at the sound of the night, and Ye Yi understood. He stepped forward to Su Meiniang's face and chopped down with his palm at the back of her neck.

Su Meiniang's vision darkened, and she couldn't even manage a groan before collapsing to the ground.

Ye Yi gently laid her down on the ground. After feeling around her neck, he made a "zi-la" sound and pulled off a perfectly intact human face mask.

"Qing'er, look." Luofeng Tang took Yang Ruqing's hand and brought her to the woman lying on the ground. Pointing at her, he said to Yang Ruqing, "Look at this woman, do you recognize her?" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Yang Ruoqing sized up the woman lying unconscious on the ground. At a glance, she recognized her from the haggard and thin face.

"This, this isn't Princess Qi Aoshan, is it?"

Luo Fengtang nodded, "That's right."

"What's going on? Wasn't Princess Nine supposed to have been married off to a foreign country and gone there? How could she be here? And what about the cut on her face, how did that happen?"

Luo Fengtang let out a long sigh, “This matter is complicated and can’t be explained in just a few words. The most important thing is that I hope you, Qing’er, understand this: Luo Fengtang has never betrayed our feelings from beginning to end. As long as you believe me, I will be able to calmly tell you everything that happened.”

On the side, Ye Yi couldn't help but speak again, "Madam, you truly misunderstand our General. I have always been by his side and seen everything clearly. All of this is a plot by Hang Zhenxing. He bribed Deputy General Xie to act first and report later, sending Su Meiniang to the guest courtyard. At that time, the General was not in the guest courtyard at all, but went to the village below to investigate and collect evidence. Those rumors about spring outings, playing the qin, and playing chess are all fabricated by them and have nothing to do with our General. Later, when he returned to the guest courtyard and learned of this, he was furious and ordered Deputy General Xie to send Su Meiniang away. Unexpectedly, in the middle of the night, he encountered Princess Jiu who was being chased and had lost her memory. Our General then came up with a plan to let Princess Jiu take Su Meiniang's place so that she could be protected by his side at all times..."

The Heavenly Emperor of Nine Gods

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