The Princess Wei Yang Chapter 134 - Part 1
October 12, 2020Chapter 134: Debt to Collect Later
Li Wei Yang picked up the teapot on the table and poured herself a cup of tea. She sat down and mournfully said: “Today is Second Brother’s wedding. Who would have thought this kind of thing would happen? It is quite inauspicious. Maybe Second Sister-in-Law who has just entered the household will feel distressed.” A regretful expression appeared on her face. “It’s just that the Heavens have already judged what is black and white, wrong and right, and one mouth cannot change white to black.”
Jiang Yue Lan’s eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings.
Li Wei Yang noticed her reaction and smiled even more cheerfully: “Is Mother nervous? Don’t be nervous, Wei Yang does not have any other intentions. I just hope Father will thoroughly investigate this matter...” She put the teacup down and spoke slowly: “Father... You believe that Wei Yang is guilty?”
Li Xiao Ran coldly stared at her, but Li Wei Yang simply faced him with a pair of unblinking eyes as deep as a bottomless well. For some reason, a basin of ice cold water put out the fire in his heart. He had been furious, but when he met those cold, quiet eyes and how unnatural they seemed, he only managed to firmly say: “Indeed, unless you give me a reasonable explanation that can prove your innocence!”
“Physician He said I bribed him, may I ask if this is the silver banknote I gave you?” Li Wei Yang’s eyelashes fluttered as she smiled, casually following up: “Or have you exchanged it for silver already?”
“I refuse to be bought by you at all, so how could I go and exchange it?” Physician He felt that something was wrong. He paused and looked at Li Wei Yang’s solemn expression and discreetly coughed a couple times.
“Very well. Since you don’t know where you went wrong, Physician He, I will tell you. Frankly speaking, this is the first time I’ve seen a lowly nobody who isn’t afraid of death like you. I have never kidnapped you to buy your cooperation, the evidence lies with this silver banknote in your hand.” Li Wei Yang smiled. “The silver banknote in your hand belongs to Hui Tong Bank, but alas, I’ve never had any of their gold and silver banknotes. I wonder how you managed to acquire this silver banknote?”
Jiang Yue Lan’s complexion paled for a moment. She didn’t expect Li Wei Yang to use an exclusive type of silver banknote. Didn’t this mean that her opponent had been prepared to keep Physician He from going against her from the very beginning? It makes sense if you think about it. If Physician He did as he promised in advance and accused Jiang Yue Lan, then Li Wei Yang would let him reap all kinds of benefits afterwards, but if he went against her, this useless silver banknote would become the greatest point of inconsistency, enough to prove Physician He’s claim of bribery false. However, the problem was that she had examined the silver banknote herself, and it did indeed have the Hui Tong Bank seal, so it couldn’t be fake, but then how...
How could Jiang Yue Lan know that the backer behind Hui Tong Bank was Seventh Prince Tuoba Yu? Li Wei Yang had accounted for every possibility before using this silver banknote.
Li Wei Yang slowly said: “The silver banknote was not exchanged for silver at all, so in other words, your claim that I used money to buy your cooperation is simply absurd. As for your injuries, Imperial Physician Wang here can help examine you to see if you ultimately injured yourself or if you were beaten by others.”
Li Lao Furen had to ask: “Wei Yang, what do you mean?”
Li Wei Yang gave Imperial Physician Wang a slight glance: “You are most knowledgeable in this regard, I don’t think there is a need for me to boast my limited knowledge in the presence of an expert.”
Imperial Physician Wang nodded and told everyone: “I understand what Third Xiaojie is saying. Physician He, can you let me take a quick look?”
Physician He stood up all of the sudden, color draining from his face: “If Third Xiaojie wants an examination, then so be it! Why bother with cold and provocative words? How could I be afraid of Third Xiaojie’s scrutiny!” He seemed to be conscientious and free of guilt.
Seeing Physician He’s expression, Li Xiao Ran frowned: “Wei Yang, what on earth do you mean!”
Li Wei Yang smiled: “If Physician He really had been kidnapped and beaten, his body must be covered in bruises because a normal, sensible person will know that inflicting injury on his face will be a dead giveaway to others, let alone this obvious that he cannot even hide it. They must cover up their tracks. If they wanted him to break and confess everything, they would strike in less noticeable areas. Physician He, you probably aren’t just injured on your face. Why not let Imperial Physician Wang take a good look at you, in case you do have some hidden injuries!”
Physician He suddenly panicked. He seemed to subconsciously glance over at Jiang Yue Lan, who was in bed behind the gauze curtains. He immediately turned around and raised his voice with Li Wei Yang: “You’re spewing nonsense! Why would I hurt myself to frame you?! Why must I do that?!”
Li Wei Yang sighed softly, and her voice became gentle: “I wasn’t the one who gave you that silver banknote, so you wouldn’t have been able to exchange for silver, nor I did send people to beat you and cause those injuries. You deliberately injured yourself and even added injuries to your face so everyone would be able to see it. I just want to ask you one thing. Why are you doing this? Is it to help someone pin a crime on me?”
Everyone was taken aback. Their eyes began to suspiciously fall on Jiang Yue Lan.
Jiang Yue Lan was shocked. She pursed her lips, the rims of her eyes slightly reddenning: “Wei Yang... Mother has said that you are not to blame for this. Why must you point at the mulberry tree yet scold the pagoda tree? Are you saying Mother ordered Physician He to frame you? Such a thing... How could I do such a thing? You really...are too unreasonable!”
Li Xiao Ran hurled the tea cup down onto the ground and stood up at once. He stared intently at Li Wei Yang, his expressions stern: “A mouthful of lies! What are you trying to do!”
Everyone else trembled at the sight of Li Xiao Ran’s fury, not daring to speak, yet Li Wei Yang, who was still sitting on the chair replied without blinking, “What’s wrong, Father? Father lets Mother speak, but you won’t let me speak? If others were to find out—they will say that Father is playing favorites. Remember, I am also your flesh and blood.” She seemed quite emotional as she spoke, but there was not a single trace of sadness on her face. Li Xiao Ran naturally found these words unpleasant to the ear, and his face turned somber: “Li Wei Yang, do you know who you are talking to?”
With whom? Of course, it was none other than her selfish, self-serving father that could not be reasoned with. In the past, he used to turn a blind eye to Eldest Furen’s cruelty and violence, but at least she was never lacking in anything. Looking at him now, he did indeed want to get rid of her first and free his hands!
Li Wei Yang could understand his reasoning behind this. Li Xiao Ran liked the feeling of being in control of everything. At least the former Eldest Furen respected him and went along with his opinions on the surface, but Li Wei Yang was different. She always acted on her own accord and even turned on the Jiang family despite the friendship between the two families. Li Xiao Ran had never openly said it, but he was still furious. Although he benefited quite a bit from it later on, the dissatisfaction buried deep down in his heart would eventually boil over, sooner or later.
Li Wei Yang’s eyes widened, clear as the water at the bottom of the well. She solemnly eyed him, and then her lips curved. She was born delicate and beautiful. When the corners of her lips slightly rose, her expressions did not appear to be sharp anymore. However, in the eyes of others, there was a distinct chill as her lips formed a beautiful arc, every word was coldly delivered: “Of course I know! But Father, do you know the hidden intentions of the woman you are protecting?”
A fierce gleam flashed across Li Xiao Ran’s eyes: “Li Wei Yang, if you don’t shut your mouth, I will punish you as per Li family rules. Don’t blame Father for being ruthless then!”
Li Wei Yang stood up and walked over, step by step, her form equal to his as she stared straight into his eyes. She did not appear humble nor overbearing: “Do you need to be this angry, Father? Wei Yang is only reminding you to take a good look at the woman next to you, and don’t make the same mistake again.”
“What?” Li Xiao Ran thought he had heard wrong.
Li Wei Yang expressionlessly said: “Do you remember how you used to indulge Eldest Furen in the past? When she harmed me, you said that you will be on my side in the future, Father, but in the short span of a year, Father has completely forgotten. Could it be that beauty is of more importance to you than your children, Father?”
Anger broke out on Li Xiao Ran’s face, but he quickly suppressed it and forced a smile out of anger: “Very well, what a good daughter I gave birth to, daring to criticize me to my face! Do you still know what filial piety is!”
The two words “filial piety” bore the weight of a thousand tons. Li Chang Xiao trembled in fear, unable to say a thing. She worried that things would only get worse at this rate and quietly tried to persuade Li Wei Yang: “Third Sister, quickly apologize to Father, don’t talk like this!” As a young lady in her boudoir with a gentle temperament, she was naturally terrified.
While Second Furen and her family usually feared that there was not enough chaos in the world, she saw his sheer rage and didn’t dare to utter half a word. She looked at others in the room, afraid to make a face that would lead to a misunderstanding.
The only person who was genuinely worried for Li Wei Yang was Li Lao Furen. In all fairness, she had a special affection towards Li Wei Yang, one that was particularly deep. In the Li residence, the former Eldest Furen considered herself to be above others. Although she was respectful and complacent towards Lao Furen on the surface, she was cold and indifferent behind her back. For that reason, Lao Furen was not very close with her legitimate grandson and granddaughter. Second Furen could speak well, but she wasn’t actually her daughter-in-law and rather short-sighted. Li Lao Furen had always looked down on her. In the past, she would talk with Third Furen, but that child had an unfortunate fate. As for Fourth Yiniang and Sixth Yiniang, because of their low background, there was the occasional encounter with only a few words of politeness and never a proper conversation. Her granddaughters came to greet and wish her well everyday, but she would have them stand shoulder-to-shoulder, ask one of her granddaughters a few things, and they would reply. They were nothing more than everyday routines, so there was no intimacy. The only exception is Li Wei Yang.
At first, Li Lao Furen had some intentions to use her to give Eldest Furen a hard time, but habits easily develop over time. Eldest Furen was toppled, yet Li Wei Yang was still by her side. In the Li family, whether it is to greet her in the morning or afternoon, there is a specific timeframe allowed, one could not run over on a whim. Only Li Wei Yang was different. She could come whenever she liked. She would say that she came to pay her respects, but she actually came to talk and relieve Lao Furen of boredom. Afterwards, Li Lao Furen could not be separated from her. If she doesn’t come to He Xiang Courtyard one day, Li Lao Furen will feel that something is missing. She would send for someone to call her over, not only to relieve her boredom but more importantly, Li Wei Yang eventually came to occupy a very important place in her heart.
Seeing how aggressive Li Xiao Ran was, Li Lao Furen lightly coughed and said: “Wei Yang is just a child, if there’s something you want to say, you will say it eventually, why do you glare and ruffle your beard?!”
Li Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment then completely shocked. He hadn’t expected Lao Furen to side with Li Wei Yang. This is the first time. Lao Furen used to maintain neutrality in family affairs and would not speak up, but now...
Rong Mama’s face paled: “Lao Furen, Nubi knows your heart aches for your granddaughter, but what about Furen? She was pregnant with your grandson, are you going to just let his life go to waste?”
Li Lao Furen looked at her coldly and said: “When is there ever such unruliness in the Li family? When would an old servant have a turn to stand here and give me instructions?”
Rong Mama felt the cold indifference in Lao Furen’s eyes. Startled, she immediately fell to her knees: “Nubi momentarily spoke without thinking, asking Lao Furen for forgiveness! Please forgive this servant, Lao Furen!”
Lao Furen sneered and said: “This house is in chaos. Where have the rules gone? Even servants’ characters have been taken lightly!” This statement clearly meant that Jiang Yue Lan did not discipline the servants in the family well.
Jiang Yue Lan’s eyes reddened, prepared to let her tears fall when Rong Mama slapped her own face hard, speaking without pausing for breath: “It’s Nubi who is wrong, it’s Nubi who is wrong, Lao Furen, don’t blame Furen!”
“Enough, all this commotion is giving me a headache!” Lao Furen said as Li Xiao Ran immediately said: “Rong Mama, shut your mouth already!”
Rong Mama who was crying had no choice but to stop halfway through, her face flushed, not daring to make a sound.
Li Xiao Ran interrogated Li Wei Yang: “You’ve spoken for half a day, those two points do exist, but it is possible that you deliberately used a fake silver banknote to deceive Physician He, in case he failed to do as promised. Or you are using the old principle of beating people yet sparing their faces as a feint, so these two points of inconsistency are not enough to prove that you are innocent. Is there more sufficient evidence?”
Li Wei Yang smiled: “Evidence, what other evidence do you need? Father has turned a blind eye to such obvious evidence. What kind of evidence can this daughter provide that will be effective?” She spoke as if she had accepted her fate, but the gleam in her eyes gave others another impression. Jiang Yue Lan thought so. She thought Li Wei Yang would have countless countermeasures, who knows where they were waiting for her, so she was also ready to fight to the end, but she didn’t expect her opponent to admit defeat so easily. It was too hard to believe.
Li Wei Yang actually said that she had nothing else to say? This was strange! The more Jiang Yue Lan thought about it, the more suspicious she became. Her eyes quickly shifted to Li Wei Yang’s face, trying to pick out clues from her face. However, Li Wei Yang didn’t have any expression on her face at all, only indifference as if she wasn’t paying attention to anything. No! There must be something wrong! Li Wei Yang wasn’t a person that could be this easily dealt with!
It is such in life. If Li Wei Yang lost her voice trying to defend herself, then Jiang Yue Lan would certainly get what she wanted, but seeing her opponent’s calmness as if nothing was wrong, Jiang Yue Lan was filled with terror from the bottom of her heart.
“Li Wei Yang, are you admitting to your crimes?” A strange light flashed across LI Xiao Ran’s eyes. He sternly looked at her.
With those softly-spoken words, the atmosphere in the room returned to its originally gloomy state.
Li Lao Furen looked at Li Wei Yang in surprise, but Li Wei Yang only quietly looked at her father with a trace of a sneer hidden away in her eyes.
“What are you waiting for? Seize her!” Li Xiao Ran’s face turned solemn.
Li Lao Furen forcefully slapped the table, raising her voice: “Let me see who dares!”
Li Xiao Ran looked at his mother in disbelief: “Mother, you have obviously heard everything, so why are you still protecting this yatou? Don’t you know what kind of person she is? Harming her official mother, bribing a physician, killing her little brother, how could Mother still want to keep such a person in this house?”
Li Lao Furen was enraged: “I refuse to believe that Wei Yang is such a person! I don’t believe it at all! If you haven’t fully investigated it, yet you made an accusation, how could everyone be convinced?”
For the first time in so many years, Lao Furen spoke with such sternness and sharpness that Li Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment. Then, he became even more angry, the aggressively burning anger almost consuming everything as he quickly said: “Lao Furen, I know this girl is good with flattery. You are blinded by her sweet and clever words, so that’s why you believe she is innocent. Now that all the evidence is here, even if she speaks cleverly, there is no way to escape it! I can follow your opinions on other matters, but I must serve justice in this matter!” Then, he shouted: “Is everyone outside dead, why haven’t you come in yet!”
The blue veins on his forehead pulsed several times, unable to restrain his anger, loudly bellowing, he looked absolutely terrifying. Li Wei Yang coldly watched, but she didn’t say anything as if she was quietly waiting for something to happen. Before the guards could rush in, everyone saw Li Xiao Ran fall to the ground. A yatou screamed. Luo Mama was the first to react, shouting: “Quick! Quickly help Master up!”
Someone immediately rushed forward, supported him and helped him sit down in a chair. Li Xiao Ran gasped for breath for a while, his entire face had turned red, his anger leaving him at a loss for words. The yatous were busy taking out handkerchiefs, pouring tea and fanning him. The guards came in and seeing this situation, they could only look at one another and stand there, unsure of what to do.
Li Lao Furen felt pained for her son and quickly stood up: “Imperial Physician Wang! Quickly come and examine his pulse!”
Imperial Physician Wang was also stunned by the turn of events. When he heard Li Lao Furen’s voice, he immediately returned to his senses and quickly went over. He carefully examined his pulse and immediately frowned—
In this chaos, everyone was anxious and afraid. When Jiang Yue Lan saw Li Xiao Ran fall down, she immediately struggled to get Rong Mama to help her out of bed and went over to him without any further consideration. Her footsteps were uneven, her face extremely pale like a prematurely born baby.
Li Wei Yang quietly eyed Jiang Yue Lan and scoffed coldly. Her opponent really was pregnant but set a trap in front of her very eyes, leading her to think that this pregnancy was fake, so when she exposed everything, it will naturally become a false accusation. Hmph. It must have taken a lot of effort.
Jiang Yue Lan felt an intense stare on her back and suddenly turned around. Li Wei Yang was standing in the candlelight’s blindspot, and behind her was an endless expanse of darkness of the night, pitch dark and terrible like death, and it seemed to be coming for her soon.
Jiang Yue Lan’s mind drew a blank as if a sharp awl was firmly twisted into her mind. She couldn’t care about anything else. She didn’t dare to look anymore and turned back around to tightly hold Li Xiao Ran’s hand: “Master, Master, please don’t faint, please calm down—”
Li Wei Yang smiled as if she wasn’t smiling at all.
After examining his pulse for a while, Imperial Physician Wang’s expression became more solemn by the moment: “There is something wrong with Prime Minister Li’s pulse—”
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Translator: Chau
Editor: Chau
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18 comments
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ReplyDeletefinally a time to get rid of JYL for good and ofc to remind this idiot LXR who’s the real threat to him
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ReplyDeleteThanks as always, Chau! Woah, I wonder what's up with LXR.. Gosh! I hope LWY swiftly gets rid of JYL soon.
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DeleteIt would be so funny if physician Wang were to discover that LXR is impotent. I really hope that happens. Can't wait for the next chapter! Thanks for the translation!
ReplyDeleteNow that would be interesting. How did Jiang Yue Lan get pregnant then?
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ReplyDeletePrime Minister Li has a happy pulse! 🤣 What a twist that would be.
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ReplyDeleteI foresee that what is making Prime Minister Li ill should also be affection Jiang Yue Lan. So how can she be pregnant? Or how is it possible for her not to lose her child if she is suffering the same thing as the Master of the house?
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