The Useless Miracle Doctor Consort Is Spoiled Rotten by the Prince!

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1156: Is It Just to Make Me a Stand-In?

“If you believe there was nothing suspicious, it is because you have been deceived! I absolutely cannot believe that a cautious man like my father would go out in the middle of the night to drink with Xiao Hui and then drown in a lake on his way home! As his daughter, if I let him be wrongfully accused without doing anything, when I descend into hell in the future, I would have no face to meet my father! I, Wang Yun, will fight with everything I have to uncover the truth. I must vindicate my father!”

As Wang Yun spoke, she slammed her teacup on the table, shattering it into pieces.

Her strength was formidable, mirroring the resolute determination she possessed at that moment!

Meng, initially shocked, then fiercely clutched her chest and frowned, “It’s my fault! I have spoiled you since you were a child! Have you ever thought that you are not a man, but a girl! If this… these issues get out, how will you face society in the future?”

“Mother, even if I no longer fit in with society, I must do this!” Wang Yun looked down at her condescendingly, “I will publicize the injustices against my father, and I will make sure Wang Ao apologizes to me for his mistreatment!”

“Apologize to you? Wang Yun, you really are overstepping your boundaries, thinking you can reach the heavens!” Wang Ao barged in, his face slick with oil, displaying fierce and venomous expressions.

The person he had sent to the Xiao family had already returned with a message, if Wang Yun tried to hinder his grand plans, he might as well disown her as his sister!

What use would she be then?

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Song Garden.

The procession had been traveling for several days, rushing to Yangzhou City as quickly as possible. Leng Shuqing had people moving relentlessly without rest, and she herself had barely rested on the journey.

The imperial edict from Chu Yihan thrilled her.

She had almost no opportunity to see Chu Yihan in nearly two years since she entered the palace, with very few meetings. But now, she was summoned by him to go to Jiangnan to accompany him, and she excitedly thought that she was about to see the clouds part and the moon shine!

But once before Chu Yihan, she realized she was just a pawn.

In the main hall, she knelt on the ground, paying homage to Chu Yihan, and listened to his rare and lengthy instructions, all orders about what she should and should not do.

After Chu Yihan had finished, he coldly asked her, “Did you understand my words clearly?”

Leng Shuqing was stunned for a moment before coming to her senses, “Your Majesty, so you summoned me from far away to… act as a substitute for the empress?”

This was truly cruel!

Even though she was of a strong character, she felt somewhat overwhelmed at the moment and could hardly hold back her tears.

Chu Yihan, looking at the documents in his hand, indifferently said, “If you are reluctant, you may return to the palace, and I will replace you with someone else.”

The harem still had four others, surely one of them would be willing to take on this task.

He had chosen Leng Shuqing first only because during travel, Zhuo Junli had sworn to serve him well in Jiang Du City in exchange for giving Leng Shuqing a chance to breathe outside the stifling atmosphere of the palace.

But if she were unwilling, he would not force her.

Leng Shuqing immediately shook her head, “I am willing! It’s just… having traveled for several days, I am somewhat weary and did not respond promptly. Please forgive me, Your Majesty! I will faithfully follow your commands and perform… as the empress.”

“Hmm, you may leave now.”

Throughout, Chu Yihan showed little emotion.

Leng Shuqing slowly got up. Today, on the carriage, she had checked her royal attire and makeup countless times to ensure they were dazzling and beautiful. Yet, from the moment she had appeared before Chu Yihan, he hadn’t granted her even a single extra glance.