Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 191 - Youre the Princess Consort why are you

Chapter 191: Chapter 191: You’re the Princess Consort, why are you so malicious?

Chapter 191 -191: You’re the Princess Consort, why are you so malicious?

Niu Tianbao blamed Wang Baozhu for running to the Prince Mansion, and almost offending the Prince had left him in cold sweats upon reflection, making him even more ruthless in his actions.

It was only when his father intervened, fearing that they might kill the person and lose their source of income, that he finally stopped.

Wang Baozhu was left with a bruised and swollen face, just when a man arrived. Seeing her condition, he was extremely disdainful and left without turning back.

Niu Tianbao was somewhat annoyed, thinking to himself that next time he should avoid hitting visible areas and use needles instead, which likely wouldn’t leave any marks.

Regardless, Wang Baozhu was not fit to receive guests for the next few days.

Once Wang Baozhu had recovered, Niu Tianbao immediately brought more men, and even reduced the price a bit.

There were plenty of men in the Capital City, including many from ordinary backgrounds. Wang Baozhu used to be a lady of considerable wealth; with her title, there was no shortage of men looking for novelty.

Niu Tianbao just wanted Wang Baozhu to earn him more silver, lest the Prince Mansion become unhappy and implicate him someday.

As a mere commoner, he could not afford to offend an entity as enormous as the Prince Mansion.

So he thought it best to make haste while Wang Baozhu was still tender; to earn as much as possible in these next few years and then sell her to the Flower Tower, where the madam would train her. This way, he wouldn’t be involved if anything happened and could still make a hefty sum in silver.

Niu Tianbao was a typical bully who feared the stronger; just today, his legs trembled when he saw the Prince Mansion’s guard, fearing such an incident might occur again.

It was only because Wang Baozhu lacked someone to protect her that he dared to treat her in such a way.

He was nothing more than a street gambler with just a slightly bigger courage compared to others.

Unaware of what had happened, Murong Jiu, after a few days, found that the Third Prince was no longer in life-threatening danger and she was no longer needed at the palace; meanwhile, Jun Yuyan had sent people to manage Tea Ridge County. She told Chun Tao to pack up, planning to stay there for a few days.

Her master and Xiao Wen were going too, under the guise of planting a medicinal herb garden. It was a perfect excuse for a trip.

However, they had hardly been traveling for half an hour when suddenly, the carriage stopped.

“Do you need to buy something?”

She asked Jun Yuyan curiously, lifting the carriage curtain.

Only then did she realize they had stopped in front of Sky Prison.

Murong Jiu instantly understood Jun Yuyan’s intentions, a smile dawned on her face.

Lady Wang had been imprisoned; while others might distaste the filth and bad omen, Murong Jiu did not. In her previous life, it was Lady Wang who had caused her life’s tragedy. Without the identity swap, none of what followed would have happened. Perhaps she would have enjoyed her parents’ affection and her brothers’ protection carefree.

A life guarded by loved ones, if not devoid of love, wouldn’t have been manipulated to the extent of nearly being devoured, like in her previous life.

The hatred Murong Jiu harbored against Lady Wang did not wane even after the latter was sentenced to be executed after the autumn harvest. Knowing that Lady Wang was suffering in prison did offer some relief to her.

“Are you scared? There are many vicious criminals inside, and it’s filthy and foul-smelling,”

Jun Yuyan asked her.

Seeing her shake her head, Jun Yuyan held her hand tightly and led her inside, with a jailer bowing and scraping ahead of them.

Shortly, they arrived outside the darkest, damp cell.

Lady Wang was screaming and trying to shoo away rats.

Her body was contorted unnaturally, as if her bones had been broken, so she lay on the damp ground, without even straw beneath her. Her clothes, damp and clumped to her body, were unrecognizable from their former color.

“When she was first imprisoned, she was tough, claiming the Second Prince was her son-in-law who would come to rescue her, shouting loudly at the guards and still trying to boss them around. Even after breaking her legs, she didn’t know how to restrain herself. This Lady Wang really is a venomous woman!”

The warden said, trying to please those nearby.

Upon hearing the voices, the chains on Lady Wang’s body rattled. Upon discerning Jun Yuyan and Murong Jiu, she suddenly crawled towards them, screaming for them to let her out.

Murong Jiu was almost repulsed by this sudden turn.

Lady Wang’s face had already been covered with boils, and without medication to suppress them, pus oozed out all day. Worse yet, her face was crawling with many cockroaches and flies, and it seemed maggots were wriggling inside.

Jun Yuyan hadn’t expected Lady Wang’s condition to be so disgusting and immediately covered Murong Jiu’s eyes to prevent her discomfort.

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Murong Jiu, however, smiled and pulled his hand away, saying, “That’s actually rather satisfying.”

The warden hurriedly said, “Lady Wang even wanted us to fetch her a court physician, little did she know that we deliberately put these bugs on her. We can’t stand vile creatures like her!”

Murong Jiu’s smile deepened and she praised them for their righteous actions.

Jun Yuyan smiled lightly and personally rewarded the warden with several gold ingots, instructing him to share them with others for drinks.

After receiving the reward, the warden became even more attentive.

Lady Wang inside was yelling and cursing wildly, frantically swatting the insects on her face and spewing all manner of vile curses

Unmoved, Murong Jiu felt increasingly gratified seeing Lady Wang in this state.

Recalling her past life, until her death, Lady Wang had always been high and mighty, her crimes never exposed. Her eldest daughter was about to become the Crown Princess Consort, and her youngest had already become the Princess Consort of the Western Regions. Aside from the Empress Dowager and the Empress, she was one of the most esteemed women, always carrying herself above others.

It’s laughable that back then, Murong Jiu treated her like a real mother, honoring her with various offerings and personally devising medicinal recipes to keep her looking ten years younger than her peers.

While Lady Wang accepted her filial piety, she also belittled and suppressed her, criticizing her looks and claiming the Crown Prince had not divorced her only because of Murong Man’s intercession, telling her to assist Murong Man well.

Though she was unhappy, because she considered Lady Wang and Murong Man her family, she was always forgiving and accommodating. After all, she was starved for love and thus indulged them unconditionally, hoping to earn some negligible affection.

Look, without her indulgence, Lady Wang had reverted to her true miserable self.

Ignoring Lady Wang’s cursing, Murong Jiu instructed the warden:

“Keep her alive for now, on the day of the autumn executions, I will definitely watch it personally.”

The warden nodded repeatedly, ensuring that Lady Wang wouldn’t die in the prison.

They wanted her to live in unbearable conditions yet keep her alive until the day of the execution when Lady Wang would truly be in despair.

But even now, Lady Wang was already desperate.

She said in disbelief, “Murong Jiu! How can you be so cruel! I was once your nominal mother. How can you treat me like this! You’re so unfilial, after all, I am your elder. As a princess consort, aren’t you afraid people will speak ill of you?”

Murong Jiu smiled and replied, “Who would speak ill of me? My husband cherishes me, lets me do as I please. Who do you think would criticize me?”

Jun Yuyan’s hand had been on her waist all along, giving her the utmost protection throughout.

Though Lady Wang’s face was disfigured, she was not blind. Seeing this scene, she went mad with rage, uttering that they would definitely face retribution.

Listening to her, it was the same old threats, utterly unoriginal.

Murong Jiu, feeling disgusted, fanned the air below her nose and walked away hand in hand with Jun Yuyan. They could still hear Lady Wang’s furious yelling from a distance, followed by the screams she made when the guards kicked and beat her.