allonlinenovel Chapter 149 Who is the real young lady of the Duke's mansion?
Chapter 149 Who is the real young lady of the Duke's mansion?
An hour after Chen Wan was sent to the Ministry of Justice prison, Duke Anguo managed to get a visit to Princess Changning's residence.
Princess Changning was deeply favored by Emperor Wenjing. According to the rules, princesses could only establish their own residence outside the palace after marriage, but Princess Changning was an exception.
Upon learning that the Duke of Anguo was outside requesting an audience, Princess Changning snorted coldly and simply instructed her servants not to pay him any attention.
Duke Anguo waited outside the princess's residence for a long time before realizing that Princess Changning was deliberately making things difficult for him.
Although it was embarrassing, I had to endure it for my daughter's sake.
This wait lasted for two hours.
The setting sun, like blood, illuminated the surrounding land.
The gate of the princess's residence creaked open, and a servant stepped forward to say to Duke Anguo, "Your Highness, our princess was frightened today. She has already taken a calming soup and is resting. She will not see you today."
"The dew is heavy now, you should go back first."
Duke Anguo's heart sank slightly as he glanced at the brightly lit Princess's residence.
Princess Changning deliberately made things difficult for him, but he had to endure it.
He had already found out what happened at the racetrack, and since he had been identified by someone, it was understandable that Princess Changning would have some suspicions.
What Duke Anguo didn't expect was that both he and his wife were extremely kind-hearted, and their daughter was also kind-hearted when she first entered the mansion, winning the favor of everyone in the household.
Why would anyone frame Princess Changning for no reason?
Thinking of the woman who came to the mansion that afternoon, a ridiculous idea popped into Duke Anguo's mind.
Is it true...
The next morning, Yu Wan unexpectedly received a message from Princess Changning.
The post invited her to visit the princess's residence, and even a carriage was prepared for her.
Yu Wan accepted the invitation, told Yun Shang, and then left the mansion to keep the appointment.
Yun Shang only told her to be careful and watched the princess's carriage leave.
Once the carriage was out of sight, Yun Shang stepped down the stairs expressionlessly.
Miao Hong was taken aback and quickly asked, "Young Master, aren't you going back to your residence?"
Yun Shang didn't turn his head, and said indifferently, "I'm going out for a while, no need to tell Madam."
Miao Hong was somewhat puzzled, but only watched Yun Shang's figure walk away without responding.
she thought to herself.
She is the lady's person and only listens to the lady.
If the young master were to go out and meet some female confidante, and she were to cover it up for him, how could she possibly repay the kindness of the lady who had helped her?
Upon arriving at Princess Changning's residence, Yu Wan alighted from the carriage and was surprised to see Princess Changning standing outside the gate, eagerly awaiting her arrival.
It seems they are waiting for someone.
Yu Wan was stunned for a moment.
Princess Changning had already seen Yu Wan, and her eyes suddenly lit up. She lifted her skirt and took a few steps down the steps, affectionately taking Yu Wan's hand, "Sister Yu, you've finally arrived!"
Yu Wan really didn't expect Princess Changning to be so enthusiastic towards her.
Some were flattered, while others felt a little unaccustomed to it.
"Greetings, Your Highness." She curtsied, preparing to pay her respects.
But Princess Changning stopped him.
Princess Changning affectionately took her arm and said with a smile, "Sister Yu, there's no need for such formality. Why be so distant?"
Yu Wan smiled slightly at her and readily agreed, "Yes, then we'll do as the princess says."
Princess Changning's favorite quality was Yu Wan's lively and genuine nature.
In fact, she herself couldn't explain why she liked Yu Wan so much.
He just felt that Yu Wan was different from the noble ladies in Shengjing City.
Because of her status, noble ladies from prominent families all tried to curry favor with her, their words filled with flattery and insincerity.
But Yu Wan is different.
She felt that every word Yu Wan said was sincere.
Princess Changning smiled brightly and took Yu Wan's arm as they prepared to enter the manor. "Sister Yu, I've already had two fine horses prepared in the manor. How about you teach me how to ride today?"
Yu Wan was surprised that Princess Changning was in such a hurry, but she still agreed immediately.
"no problem."
Princess Changning liked her straightforwardness.
As soon as the two stepped into the mansion, a hurried male voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Princess Changning, please wait!"
Yu Wan paused, feeling that the voice sounded somewhat familiar.
She and Princess Changning turned around at the same time and saw Duke Anguo walking forward hurriedly.
The weather was hot, and Duke Anguo walked quickly, sweating profusely, his face showing urgency.
Princess Changning frowned, her voice somewhat cold, "The Duke doesn't need to come every day."
Duke Anguo gave a bitter smile, bowed, and said, "I know my daughter has done wrong. I do not ask the princess to forgive her, but only that the princess spare her life."
"Please, Your Highness, have mercy on my daughter this time, considering the many years she has been wandering outside and the hardships she has endured."
Princess Changning smiled, her face somewhat cold. "Does the suffering she endured justify her evil deeds?"
She looked at Yu Wan as if she had thought of something.
She said to Duke Anguo, "Miss Yu still refuses to reveal who she was trying to harm at the polo match. However, since you are busy pleading for her, you probably don't know that I was not the only one who was almost harmed by Miss Yu."
Princess Changning pointed at Yu Wan, "Sister Yu was almost trampled under the horse's hooves too."
Duke Anguo looked at Yu Wan and suddenly paused.
"What? Miss Yu too..."
He blurted it out, and at the same time, an idea uncontrollably flashed through his mind.
Could it be that the person my daughter wants to get rid of is this Miss Yu?
If the person she wanted to frame was this Miss Yu, the reason seems obvious.
Duke Anguo was shocked and could hardly believe it.
Seeing the fluctuations in his expression, Yu Wan knew what was going on.
She didn't say a word, only glanced at Duke Anguo.
Princess Changning clearly didn't want to say anything more, so she pulled Yu Wan and turned to go into the mansion.
Princess Changning's residence was very large, and because she loved riding horses, a horse farm was specially built for her.
On the way to the horse farm, Yu Wan asked, "What does the princess intend to do with Miss Yu?"
Princess Changning frowned, looking somewhat annoyed.
“She almost killed me. If I were in a good mood, I would want to kill her directly.”
"But she is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family, and she was someone the Duke and Duchess of Anguo had finally found. If I were to separate them forever after their first reunion, it would probably break the hearts of the Duke and Duchess of Anguo."
"Sister Yu probably doesn't know that the entire Anguo Duke's family has made great contributions to the country, and I don't want to hurt the feelings of these meritorious officials."
Yu Wan knew, of course.
The title of Duke of Anguo was passed down to Yu Wan's father, who was the third generation.
The first Duke of Anguo followed the late emperor into battle and made outstanding military achievements, which is why he was granted the title of Duke of Anguo.
In recent years, all countries have ceased hostilities and recuperated, allowing the sons of the Duke of Anguo's family to withdraw from the battlefield.
That imposter probably knew that with the protection of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, nothing would happen to him, so when he had no way to defend himself, he simply chose to say nothing.
Thinking of this, Yu Wan looked up at Princess Changning and said with a smile, "What if she weren't the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo?"
Princess Changning was extremely surprised, and for a moment thought she had misheard. "What?"
She looked at Yu Wan, something flashing through her mind.
She exclaimed in shock, "Could it be that you, Sister Yu, are the one who..."