Pei Lingling’s face changed; if Pei Shu’er were to confirm this, her reputation would be ruined.
"Sister, what are you saying? I never intended to harm you, just..."
At this point, Pei Lingling bit her lower lip, seemingly finding it hard to speak.
"Just, you yourself know what your reputation is like?"
This statent undoubtedly shifted the conflict, and everyone involuntarily recalled the past matters between Pei Shu’er and the Third Prince.
At this mont, a voice ca through.
"What’s my Princess Consort’s reputation that I’m unaware of?"
Then, everyone saw Tang Zan walking towards them against the light.
His entire figure stood tall and elegant, and his distinguished deanor attracted everyone’s gaze.
Tang Zan didn’t look at anyone and directly walked to Pei Shu’er’s side, took her hand, and gently patted it.
He slightly raised his chin and looked at Pei Lingling.
"Tell what you have to say."
With these words, who else dared to speak?
Pei Lingling had organized her words, but now she beca stamring.
Especially under Tang Zan’s gaze, she felt it was difficult to speak.
Finally, she gritted her teeth and spoke with determination.
"Didn’t sister always fuss about wanting to marry the Third Prince before? Moreover, you and the Third Prince had an unclear relationship..."
Pei Shu’er laughed: "It’s fine if you make up stories about , but making them up about the Third Prince? Does the Third Prince know about it? A woman’s reputation is no small matter, nor is a man’s reputation."
After saying this, Pei Shu’er addressed a maid.
"Go invite your Third Prince here and say that soone is spreading malicious rumors aiming to damage his reputation."
With these words, Pei Lingling felt her mind was about to explode.
She only thought about causing trouble for Pei Shu’er earlier, forgetting the main character was the Third Prince.
Now, being in the Third Prince’s territory, she feared the Third Prince would be angry.
But soon, she cald down thinking she had a good relationship with the Third Prince, and he likely wouldn’t bla her.
Pei Lingling said: "When n have more romantic experiences, it’s called being charming, but when won have more, it’s called being cheap."
Pei Shu’er laughed, and Tang Zan frowned: "Pei Shu’er has been pure with , so what is your intention in bringing this up now?"
"Tell , were you the one spreading these rumors back then?"
His gaze was cold, like a sharp blade aid to pierce her.
Pei Lingling’s face turned pale; she never expected it.
The seemingly aloof Tang Zan actually stood up to defend Pei Shu’er’s reputation so fiercely.
If she had known Tang Zan was this good, there would surely be more people who liked him.
At this mont, Tang Zan’s face was grim, in a stance insisting on getting an answer.
Pei Lingling’s face grew increasingly pale, and even though she kept shaking her head, Tang Zan continued coldly looking at her.
Pei Lingling’s complexion could no longer be described as rely ugly.
Pei Shu’er laughed: "Indeed, I did have affection for the Third Prince before, but our feelings were controlled and respectful; we never did anything inappropriate."
"After all, the Chastity Sand on my hand can’t be faked."
"In the future, if I hear anything of the sort again, I won’t take it lightly."
Everyone thought the matter was settled.
Who knew the Third Prince would also hastily co out, looking extrely furious.
His gaze towards Pei Lingling carried a strong malice, and he imdiately slapped her face.
"I have no impure relationship with Pei Shu’er, and if you continue to spread rumors, don’t bla for being rude."
Tang Zan’s lips curved: "See, even the Third Prince says so."
After saying this, he addressed his guard.
"Give Pei Lingling twenty lashes for defaming the Princess Consort’s reputation."
Nobody expected Pei Lingling’s outco would be this miserable just for saying one sentence.
But such a rumor, defaming any Princess Consort, is deadly.
The Third Prince looked at Pei Shu’er, with a gaze seeming to carry so pity.
"The Princess Consort was wronged; the concubine’s daughter lacked proper upbringing to say such a thing. If she weren’t your half-sister, I would’ve killed her to vent your anger."
On this day, the concubine’s daughters of the Pei Mansion felt utterly humiliated.
Repeatedly being accused of lacking upbringing was hard to endure, even for the thickest of skins.
More people talked about them along the way, originally mingling with the legitimate sons and daughters.
Because Pei Lingling and Pei Zixian repeatedly made mistakes, many were ashad to associate with them.
Finding it aningless, they left early.
Despite the concubine’s daughters dressing so well, hoping the Third Prince or other legitimate sons might notice them.
It seems the whole commotion was ruined by these two troublemakers.
Pei Lingling was dragged up with a swollen mouth, looking pitiful but with hatred in her eyes.
The once pure face was marred by the sausage-like lips.
Many n who admired Pei Lingling’s favor reduced significantly, not feeling as captivated anymore.
Pei Shu’er said calmly: "Do you realize your mistake?"
Pei Lingling refused to speak; Pei Shu’er coldly looked at her, smiling and raising an eyebrow.
"Are you sure you don’t realize your mistake?"
Pei Lingling gritted her teeth: "Sister, I realize my mistake; it’s my fault. I will never spread rumors about you again."
This clarified the past rumors about Pei Shu’er and the Third Prince.
Many looked at Pei Shu’er with sympathy in their eyes.
No one expected a legitimate daughter would be made miserable by a concubine’s daughter.
Pei Shu’er’s face improved slightly, then she looked at Tang Zan.
"Let’s go; the evening banquet is about to start."
Pei Lingling glanced at her swollen lips, then at the cold expression of the nearby Third Prince, feeling heartbroken, she hastily bid farewell and left.
Behind her, many pointed fingers at her.
Pei Lingling walked faster, as if chased by dogs.
Lin Su pouted.
"It was really cheap for her; you have no idea how she spread rumors about you before."
Pei Shu’er nodded faintly, with no particular expression, ready to leave with Tang Zan.
Lin Su, feeling a little embarrassed, held onto Pei Shu’er’s sleeve.
"You helped today; I will definitely thank you properly soday."
Pei Shu’er said calmly: "Just rember your promise to ."
She didn’t have a good impression of Pei Lingling’s forr companions, nor felt the need to socialize.
These exchanges were rely for mutual benefit.
Lin Su felt a bit angry, with many trying to ingratiate themselves with her, yet she wasn’t impressed.
But Pei Shu’er seed so indifferent.
At the evening banquet, it was ti for gift-giving.
Pei Shuer’s gift was plain and unimpressive, just a piece of jade.
The Third Prince opened it and seed slightly disappointed.
Then he laughed: "I heard the Princess Consort has many trinkets; do you have anything fun to enliven the party?"
His eyes even carried a hint of mischievousness.
Seriously, is this top-grade golden silkworm gu toxic? Why is he so attached?
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