Chapter 417: Chapter 287: Fathers and Daughters, Sisters and Siblings
Ye Lingyue is Ye Huangyu’s daughter?
Even though there had always been suspicions, hearing Ye Lingyue admit it openly, Hong Fang felt as if thunder had struck ground beside his ears, instantly stupefied.
The shock of Marquis Hong and others was no less intense than that of Hong Fang.
Ye Huangyu’s daughter, wasn’t she the infant girl from fourteen years ago?
But wasn’t that infant girl long since turned into a fool?
Hong Mingyue couldn’t help but cast a sidelong glance, staring intently at Ye Lingyue.
"Hong Fang, Zhuge Rou, Hong Qingyun, as you do your deeds, the heavens watch. Today, I will let everyone know the despicable actions of the Hong Residence," Ye Lingyue knelt before Emperor Xia, recounting how Hong Fang had been deceitful and had abandoned his wife and daughter, turning his young daughter into an idiot, every detail, all of it she spoke.
"Hong Fang is lowly and shameless, for glory and riches, he treated human lives like grass. Zhuge Rou violated decency, seducing a married man. Hong Qingyun turned a blind eye, failing as a father. Their actions are truly heinous crimes, intolerable in this world."
Emperor Xia was speechless, and the several great Marquis present were stunned into stillness. Marquis Hong’s face was ashen, Hong Fang was overcome with both embarrassment and anger, and even the icy-beauty face of Hong Mingyue now also showed cracks.
The father she had always revered was actually a man who betrayed his trust, and the mother she had always loved dearly turned out to be a vile homewrecker. Even her grandfather was... For a moment, Hong Mingyue also lost her composure.
"Lord Hong, Minister Lan, what exactly is going on here? How has Princess Ye become Hong Residence’s daughter?" Emperor Xia was also greatly troubled.
How did Ye Huangyu become Ye Lingyue’s mother?
"Your Majesty, do not listen to the nonsense of this girl, I, Hong Fang, only have one son and two daughters, I never had a third daughter." Hong Fang was enraged with embarrassment, not to mention his grievances with Ye Lingyue which were as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, just the actions of Ye Lingyue today, since when did she regard him as her father?
For him, Hong Fang, to be humiliated by his own daughter in such a manner, was an immense disgrace.
"Your Majesty, whether Ling Yue is or is not my biological daughter, as long as I am alive, she will be my daughter. If Your Majesty indeed seeks to punish the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter, I’d rather retire and return to my hometown, resigning from my position as General of the Army." Lan Yingwu simply took off his war armor and knelt on the ground, refusing to rise.
"Minister Lan, what are you doing? Get up quickly." Emperor Xia was also scared by Lan Yingwu’s actions.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Tiger Wolf General Nie Fengxing, leading several thousands of soldiers from the Tiger Wolf Camp, have laid down their weapons and removed their armor, requesting Your Majesty to spare General Ye, stating... that if Your Majesty does not agree, they will collectively resign and return home to farm." The Eunuch Chief hurriedly rushed in, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead continuously.
Upon hearing this, Marquis Guanwu almost jumped up, the miscreant! What kind of disaster has he given birth to?
"Reporting to Your Majesty..."
"What now!" Seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, Emperor Xia felt his headache coming on again, the previously effective Spirit Pill had clearly lost its effect.
"The Imperial Hospital’s Alchemist Mei says..."
"Enough, enough, everyone wants to protect Ye Lingyue and her mother." Emperor Xia waved his hand, unwilling to hear more.
One stone stirred up a thousand ripples.
"Your Majesty, please severely punish the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter!"
People from both Hong Residence and Duke An’s Mansion also knelt down in unison.
"Your Majesty, Alchemist Mei wishes to report that a strange disease has erupted on the Xixia Plain. Many civilians and soldiers have been infected with a peculiar illness, and the epidemic is spreading, heading in the direction of Beiqing. The matter is extremely urgent, please dispatch someone to investigate the situation," said the Eunuch Chief weakly, bracing himself against the threat of execution.
Having served the Emperor for so many years, he had never seen such a chaotic scene, and by Emperor Xia’s appearance, he almost fainted.
"Such an important matter, why didn’t you this damned servant speak of it earlier?" Only then did Emperor Xia realize the gravity of the situation.
"Your Majesty, Sect Leader and I have come here because of the strange illness on the Xixia Plain; please allow us to go and investigate," said Hong Mingyue, though also annoyed, she could not neglect the orders of her sect and took the initiative to volunteer to go to the Xixia Plain.
With the aid of Spiritual Artifacts, they could reach the Xixia Plain in just one day.
"Ye Lingyue has deceived the Emperor and been disrespectful, we shall detain her for now, and the matter concerning the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter can be postponed for discussion. As for the situation on the Xixia Plain, it will trouble Princess Hong and Young Master Luo to take care of it." Emperor Xia waved his hand, and Lan Yingwu and others could only watch helplessly as Ye Lingyue was taken away.
Emperor Xia did indeed have some opinions about Ye Lingyue.
Putting aside the fact that the Sixth Prince insisted on marrying her, even the scandal involving the Fourth Prince was exposed by Ye Lingyue.
Although this woman has made contributions to managing Dan City, her nature is proud and unyielding, shining like a flame, too sharp-edged.
As a woman, she does not understand the virtue of filial piety and is excessively unruly, so Emperor Xia has also decided to detain her for a while, to let her temper cool down.
On the other hand, Emperor Xia’s actions were also, in part, to please Hong Mingyue and the Three-Life Valley.
The people of the Hong Residence were all well aware that by doing so, Emperor Xia was actually leaning towards helping the Hong Residence.
As long as Hong Mingyue solves the strange illness on Xixia Plain this time, Emperor Xia was bound to severely punish the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter.
"Ye Lingyue, whether you are my sister or not, if you offend me, Hong Mingyue, and the Hong Residence, don’t expect a good end." Hong Mingyue looked down disdainfully at Ye Lingyue, conjured a Spiritual Artifact, and set off for the Xixia Plain with Luo Song.
"Ling Yue, don’t worry, your foster father will definitely find a way to rescue you." Lan Yingwu was frantic.
But the people from the Hong Residence were already leaving triumphantly.
"Marquis, General Lan, let’s just let this matter go. Even the Three-Life Valley has stepped in, the Emperor is utterly resolute this time." Marquis Guanwu sighed. If earlier he harbored some disgust toward Ye Huangyu,
Now Marquis Guanwu only felt sympathy for the pitiful mother and daughter.
The Hong Residence’s behavior was indeed a bit excessive, but what could be done? The gap between nobles and commoners, coupled with the pressure from Three-Life Valley, meant the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter could only face a grim fate.
It’s a pity for that Princess Ye, the up-and-coming star on the Qing Province List, she could only fall.
"As long as the Imperial Decree isn’t issued, there’s still a chance for things to turn around." Even Lan Yingwu felt disheartened, but Gu Cangtian suddenly spoke up.
"Marquis, are you really not giving up? With just a few of you, you can’t overcome Three-Life Valley." What Marquis Nie found most troublesome was how to soothe his own stubborn son.
He was afraid his son would really do something rash, like becoming a eunuch in the palace.
"This old man may not be capable of contending with Three-Life Valley alone, but what if we had the support of the Underworld Yama Palace?" Gu Cangtian’s aged face took on a serious and threatening look.
The Hong Residence had really gone too far.
Yama Palace?!
Marquis Guanwu’s eyebrows couldn’t help but quiver, wondering what on earth this was all about.
"Why not add Beiqing Feng Mansion to our cause as well?" Heir Qinghai also stepped forward.
The richest family in Beiqing, Feng Mansion?
Marquis Guanwu felt his breathing becoming difficult.
"What...what exactly is going on here? Who else is behind the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter?"
After Marquis and the others from Qinghai had all left, Marquis Guanwu was still perplexed. He decided to return to his mansion immediately and ask his own son what was the real story behind the Ye Family’s Mother and Daughter.