The next day, some rumors suddenly arose in the streets and alleys. Everyone was talking about the appointment made by Prince Rong's Mansion yesterday. The appointment was so big that the public was naturally willing to discuss it.
After discussing the appointment, the previous marriage with Miss Qin was inevitably involved. Someone said quietly: "I heard that Miss Qin didn't want to marry the heir apparent of Prince Rong, so she deliberately pushed Miss Xie into the lake and pretended that she was When he fell into the water, he called the Crown Prince of Prince Rong to save him, and the marriage was canceled naturally."
"Is there such a thing?
"Miss Qin has always liked His Highness the Crown Prince, ever since he was the War King. He even came to force Princess Zhan to give up his position as the Princess. Unfortunately, the War King was so eager to protect his wife that he ignored her unreasonable request."
"I also heard that after the engagement was broken off, Miss Qin once proposed to the Queen that she wanted to be the Crown Prince's concubine, but the Queen rejected her on the grounds that 'the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have a deep relationship and do not want to take concubines for the time being'."
"It's really pitiful that the great granddaughter of the grand master has fallen to such a state."
"The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have a deep love for each other. They are an enviable couple. Miss Qin is a bit pushy this time."
"Originally, with the Qin family's background, it would not be difficult for Miss Qin to marry a good man, but by doing this, she ruined her reputation."
Isn't it ruining my reputation?
Rumors spread quickly like a plague, and the matter was discussed in the streets, alleys, restaurants and tea shops.
Whenever someone talks about the appointment from Prince Rong’s palace yesterday, there will always be some people who compare Qin Zhilan and Xie Danshu together, and even unabashedly think that Rong Huaishu’s marriage to Xie Danshu is a blessing, and even say: “A girl without good fortune cannot enter.” Blessed Home.”
Even if Qin Zhilan stayed at home and did not go out, the gossip outside reached her ears.
After hearing this, her expression changed immediately: "Do people outside really say that?"
"Yes, Miss." The maid turned pale with anxiety, "The cook heard some things when she went out to buy groceries in the morning, and the servant only found out about it after listening to them discussing it privately. Later, the servant went out to inquire about it, and sure enough it was spread everywhere. Miss, what should we do about this—"
"Zhi Lan." Mrs. Qin stepped into the door with a look of anxiety on her face, "What's going on outside? I heard my mother-in-law say early in the morning that gossip about you was spread outside. What happened to you at Princess Chun'an's Mansion that day? What happened? Did Miss Xie fall into the lake accidentally, or did you push her in? "
Qin Zhilan stood up, her eyes red with anxiety: "Mother, how could I push her? It was obvious that she accidentally fell into the lake, and Rong Huaishu went to save her without thinking. My daughter..."
When she said this, her voice choked up: "My daughter had no choice but to consummate their marriage. It was not at all like the rumors outside. My daughter was wronged. My daughter was really wronged..."
"Don't worry yet." Mrs. Qin's face turned livid with anger, "I don't know who is so wicked and started spreading rumors without proof or evidence. Please tell me, did anyone else see Miss Xie falling into the water at the eldest princess's residence that day? That scene?”
Qin Zhilan bit her lip and shook her head helplessly: "Miss Hao saw it, but Hao Shangshu has been dismissed from office because of the Chunwei fraud case, and the whole family has left the capital. Now there is no witness."
"Then what should we do?" Mrs. Qin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. "These rumors are just trying to kill you! If outsiders believe these rumors, how can you get married in the future?"
If her reputation is ruined, no serious nobles from a high family will be willing to marry her, and those from a lower family background are not worthy of them at all. What should we do?
Qin Zhilan clutched the brocade handkerchief tightly, wishing she could pull out Rong Huaiyue and beat her up. This damn little bitch failed to achieve anything but failed more than she did.
She must have ruined her business.
Qin Zhilan knew in her heart that this matter had something to do with Rong Huaiyue. Although Rong Huaiyue herself was not that capable, she definitely couldn't hide her words and revealed the matter to the person who could do it.
Qin Zhilan paced around the room, thinking about who could be the person who secretly committed the crime?
Rong Huaishu?
No, it can't be him. Rong Huaishu is an upright gentleman. To put it bluntly, he is just a nerd who is stupid because of reading. He has no scheming at all, and he can't think of such a harmful method.
King Rong and Princess?
Neither.
If they were a couple, they would more likely come to confront the Qin family, or sit down and talk, instead of indiscriminately slandering her reputation.
"The Xie family is really despicable." Mrs. Qin said bitterly, "They took away a good husband and now they are throwing dirty water on us for nothing. I can't just let this matter go."
"Mother, what should I do?" Qin Zhilan was confused and threw herself into her mother's arms, "What should I do?"
"Lan'er, don't worry yet." Mrs. Qin patted her back, her eyes full of worry, "I don't know who is gossiping behind the scenes. If I know who it is, I will make them look good."
After thinking about it, she added: "You should stay at home to avoid the limelight these days and don't go out for the time being. I'll send someone to check and find out who is causing trouble behind this."
It's simply a disaster.
Mrs. Qin only regretted that when the accident happened, she did not stop her daughter from letting go of the marriage. This was a marriage granted by the emperor. As long as they persisted, the Xie family's daughter would either pretend that the drowning incident had not happened, or she could only marry her as a concubine.
Now that he got an advantage, he actually stabbed them in the back.
Qin Zhilan's face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were dark and gloomy.
Mrs. Qin comforted her daughter for a few words, turned and left the attic, and ordered her personal nanny to send a message to Mrs. Xie: "I will pay a visit in the afternoon."
"yes."
Qin Zhilan closed her eyes, walked to the window and sat down without saying a word. She raised her hands to support her forehead and narrowed her eyes, motionless like a wood sculpture.
She had absolutely no idea how to face all this.
She couldn't imagine that after her reputation was ruined, it would be difficult for her to move forward in the future.
At this moment, she just wanted to know who was harming her behind her back.
Who wanted to ruin her like this?
Is it Xie Danshu?
Qin Zhilan's eyes flashed coldly.
If she really couldn't get what she wanted, then she would definitely make Xie Danshu pay the price.
