Chapter 208: Risking Life and Fortune
Chapter 208: Risking Life and Fortune
Wu Zinian was stunned and tongue-tied. He pointed a trembling finger at Tang Jingchen, his lips trembling so much that he could only utter a simple syllable: "You...you...you..."
Wu Qingqing's face turned pale, and she stood there as if struck by lightning. The blood on her lips faded away in an instant. Her eyes widened, and her body shook violently, almost fainting. Fortunately, the maid next to her was quick-witted and rushed forward to support her, asking in panic, "Miss, are you okay?"
How can it be alright?
The father and daughter never imagined that the so-called "important matters to discuss" would actually require a physical examination?
After hearing what Tang Jingchen said and looking at Wu Qingqing's reaction, Zhao Yunrong tightened his hands on the armchair.
Judging from Wu Qingqing's reaction, she must still be a virgin!
He was careless! He had planned everything, but why didn't he expect that Wu Qingqing, a timid girl, didn't have the courage to have sex with Tang Jingchen?
idiot!
There is always a loophole in a perfect plan! Zhao Yunrong sighed with regret. He never expected that his meticulous plan would have a flaw in such a small matter.
At this moment, Zhao Yunrong glanced sideways to observe the expression on Xiao Guoer's face. Sure enough, he saw an unprecedented light that suddenly burst out in her eyes. It was a light of hope.
Zhao Yunrong's heart was gloomy. He now regretted very much that he did not ask anyone to verify Wu Qingqing's innocence after the incident that day.
Wu Zinian looked at his daughter's pale face and shaky body, then at the gloomy expression of the Eighth Prince. He thought about it and shouted angrily at Tang Jingchen, "You bastard! You villain! How dare you insult my daughter like this! How can my Wu family let this go!"
She turned to the Eighth Prince and begged, "Please, Your Majesty, please help me and my daughter! Even if I am cruel, I would rather my daughter live in seclusion for the rest of her life than let her be insulted like this!"
Wu Qingqing came back to her senses when her father cried out. She gritted her teeth and was about to crash into the pillars of the porch, crying miserably, "I am innocent!"
He actually wanted to prove his innocence by dying!
Wu Zinian stretched out his hand, wanting to stop him but not stopping him, because he was afraid that the Eighth Prince would blame him because his daughter had ruined his plans. Besides, his daughter was probably just pretending and wouldn't really hit him.
Tang Jingchen and Shun'er looked instantly panicked and ran over to stop Wu Qingqing, but they were far away and couldn't stop her at once, and were frightened to death.
At the critical moment, Xiao Guoer, who didn't want to get closer to Wu Qingqing, actually took a step forward, stretched out her hands and hugged Wu Qingqing tightly.
Seeing this, Tang Jingchen's heart was beating rapidly in shock.
He shouted angrily, "Ms. Wu, you are so afraid of having your body checked. Are you afraid that your plot to frame me will be exposed? If you have a clear conscience, what's the harm in having a body check?"
If Tang Jingchen was only 50% sure before, he was 100% sure now.
Since Shun'er contacted the shopkeepers of all the businesses of the Tang family in Huaiyang City and sent out all the employees, he brought back all kinds of information. After reading them one by one, although he did not find out which servant bought the drug, he learned that the third daughter of the Wu family has always been a well-behaved, sensible, polite and rule-abiding woman.
This means that Wu Qingqing has never had a lover and has never done anything inappropriate.
In addition, he had carefully observed his body that night, especially the part below the waist, and did not find any suspicious marks.
He boldly speculated that the bloodstains on the bed were fake and Wu Qingqing was still a virgin!
As long as it can be proved that Wu Qingqing has not lost her virginity, her lies will be exposed.
When Wu Qingqing heard Tang Jingchen's question, her lips trembled, tears flowed down her cheeks, and she cried uncontrollably, but she still struggled unwillingly and said, "That's...that's because you hurt my heart...I don't want to be humiliated..."
Seeing his daughter panicking, Wu Zinian stepped out and spoke for her, "Tang Jingchen! You said you want a body check? What do you think of my Wu family? What do you think of my daughter? I am an official appointed by the court after all. How can I allow you to act so recklessly?"
After Wu Zinian angrily scolded Tang Jingchen, he turned to the Eighth Prince and complained about his grievances in a passionate voice.
"Your Majesty! You must help me! Tang Jingchen has gone too far! The final verdict was made that day, but now he is regretting it and even came up with such a humiliating method. How can I feel?"
Zhao Yunrong was upset, but his face remained calm. He only said in a deep and stern tone, "Tang Jingchen, I am willing to give you another chance to prove your innocence because I think you have done a lot of good things. But the 'evidence' you are talking about now is to smear the Wu family's reputation. How can I agree with you? This is inappropriate, don't say anything more."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out, obviously standing on the side of the Wu family.
Tang Jingchen never expected that the Eighth Prince would leave so decisively. How could he let the Eighth Prince leave like this?
Tang Jingchen strode to the Eighth Prince, knelt down, and blocked the Eighth Prince's way. His face was determined, and his voice was resolute, "Your Highness! I am willing to bear all the consequences! If the midwife finds that the Third Miss of the Wu family is not a virgin after the body examination, I am willing to accept any punishment from Your Highness!"
Zhao Yunrong looked down at the person who was kneeling in front of him and refused to retreat. His narrow eyes narrowed dangerously and his voice became more severe. "Even if I punish you according to the law afterwards, the harm to Miss Wu is irreversible. Tang Jingchen, I can't obey you. Get out of here immediately!"
Tang Jingchen stared at the Eighth Prince's cold and serious face, his fists clenched tightly, his nails deeply embedded in his palms.
A strange feeling suddenly flashed through his heart, but due to the tense situation, he did not have time to think deeply about it, and the strange feeling disappeared in a flash.
Tang Jingchen slammed his forehead hard against the ground, making a crisp sound. A red and swollen spot soon appeared on his forehead, but he didn't feel any pain at all. His eyes were filled with determination to fight to the death.
"Your Majesty! I am willing to risk my life. If the Third Miss of the Wu family is not a virgin, I am willing to give my life as compensation to the Wu family!"
Zhao Yunrong caught a glimpse of Xiao Guoer's face and saw that she was even more moved after Tang Jingchen said this.
It seems that in the current situation, he forcefully stopped the physical examination of Wu Qingqing. I'm afraid Xiao Guoer has also become suspicious and has even believed Tang Jingchen's words and deeds of risking his life.
After all, it was just a matter of one move.
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