The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 240 - 239: Putting On a Show

Princess An He returned to her maternal home to stay.

Duke Xie didn’t rush to the Prince Mansion like he did when he was younger, to bring her back regardless of punishment.

Instead, someone from the Prince Mansion came to Xie’s family to demand an explanation.

They all said that in a marriage, when one prospers, both prosper; when one suffers, both suffer. Yet without any evidence, they searched the courtyard of the wife and even blamed her without cause.

This kind of thing is unheard of and unseen.

For those who didn’t know better, they would think the two were enemies!

Princess An He’s brother openly declared that if Duke Xie did not come and apologize with a rod in hand, he should be prepared for a divorce.

Originally, only the people in the Duke Mansion knew about the matter.

With such a fuss, the news of Duke Xie losing his ability to father children spread out.

It became the talk over tea and meals in the Capital.

"The Lord is already quite old, and there are plenty of children in the backyard. It’s not like he’s extinct without descendants, so why bother about birthing ability? Making such a big deal, isn’t he ashamed?"

"Not wanting to give birth and being unable to are two different things. It’s understandable for the Lord to feel upset. As the Family Head, if he lets it go lightly, where is his authority?"

"However, he shouldn’t falsely accuse his wife without evidence."

"But it’s Princess An He, who has always been domineering and arrogant, so maybe it’s not a false accusation..."

"If it’s not a false accusation, why would the Princess return to her maternal home so angrily? It’s likely she was truly wronged."

"Just wait and see, the Lord will definitely swallow his pride and go to the Prince Mansion to invite her back."

"What can one do? The Princess gave birth to a good son. A few days ago, good news came back, not only did he recover lost territory but also conquered several cities in the rebel area. The Princely Heir is heroic and mighty, when he triumphantly returns to the Capital, surely there will be great rewards."

"Princess An He is really lucky, relying on her maternal family in her early years and her son in the later years. She has never suffered hardships."

"The fate of people is not something to envy."

"Since Duke Xie cannot father children, the Du Family’s daughter is practically left without offspring. Already not the head wife, and without children to rely on, what will she do in the future?"

"Deservedly so. Why did she climb into the Lord’s bed initially? I’ve heard the inside story; it’s her own foolishness that led to this, blame no one else."

"..."

The rumors became more intense, even the events from a year ago were dug up and repeatedly discussed.

The reputation of Du Family’s daughter became foul once again.

Grand Tutor Du racked his brains to send his daughter into the palace. He noticed the Emperor seemed softer in attitude, but due to the rumors, was firmly rejected.

He was ordered to return home and properly educate his children.

Recently, he doesn’t even attend court.

As for when he can return, it depends on the performance of the Du Family’s children.

This undoubtedly stripped Grand Tutor Du of power.

Overnight, Grand Tutor Du’s hair turned white.

He could no longer oppose Xie Yunzhen, demonstrating a relentless demeanor.

And it made everyone in the court understand that when Xie Yunzhen was imprisoned, it was really just an act with the Emperor.

At that time, Grand Tutor Du was so arrogant and failed to withdraw in time afterward.

Attempted to stabilize his position in the court by sending his daughter into the palace.

This move is not one a true educator would make.

If not punished by the Emperor, then who?

With Grand Tutor Du’s precedent, no one dared to send people into the Emperor’s harem.

Just afraid of hitting a streak of bad luck, causing the whole family to suffer.

Du Peifang was initially quite dissatisfied, forced by Duke Xie to sever ties with her mother’s family.

Now seeing her maternal family also faring poorly, much of her resentment dissipated.

Taking advantage of Princess An He’s commotion over divorce, she planned to add fuel to the fire.

As long as that old woman doesn’t return, even without her maternal family’s support, her days would be much better.

Thus, she sought a doctor for a prescription to specifically address Duke Xie’s problem.

Duke Xie, originally indulgent, now without the ability to father children, was particularly eager to prove himself.

In just a few days, he picked several young and beautiful maidservants and promoted them.

Afterward, they were all made his concubines.

When Du Peifang arrived, Duke Xie was still frolicking with the concubine in the study.

Even though she never had feelings for Duke Xie, Du Peifang was still thoroughly disgusted.

Really should let outsiders see the true face of the elegant and gentle Duke Xie.

All day thinking about these matters, not afraid of dying on a woman’s belly.

If it weren’t for Xie Yunzhen being valiant, the Duke Mansion would have long declined!

Thinking about Xie Yunzhen, naturally led to thoughts of Ji Mingzhu.

This made her feel exceedingly stuck.

Those two are no good either!

After a while, Du Peifang finally knocked on the door.

"Lord, I’ve brought you some tonic soup."

This matter was a thorn in Duke Xie’s heart, Du Peifang’s act undoubtedly drove this thorn deeper.

Yet Duke Xie couldn’t explode.

He indeed wanted proper treatment.

Just felt embarrassed.

Du Peifang sending him tonic soup, he took advantage of the situation, feeling less awkward.

With a cold face, he let her into the study.

Then said, "This Duke’s body is well, don’t bring such things again."

If these were sincere words, wouldn’t Du Peifang know?

If Duke Xie indeed didn’t want to drink, he should have thrown out the soup the first time she brought it.

With lowered eyes, she placed the tonic soup in front of Duke Xie.

"I boiled this early in the morning, please have it while it’s hot."

Duke Xie instructed the concubine to leave.

Then he picked up the tonic soup and drank it slowly.

Seemed reluctant on the surface, but not a drop was left.

Du Peifang silently cursed him for pretending!

Just contemplating saying some ambiguous words to stir Duke Xie and the Princess’s relationship.

She saw the person in front suddenly turn red, seemingly unable to breathe, tugging at his collar.

Du Peifang was startled, "Lord, what’s happening to you?"

"You, what have you done to the soup!"

Duke Xie, emotions stirred, suddenly coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood.

Du Peifang was terrified and screamed, summoning the servant boy stationed at the door.

The servant boy exclaimed and quickly ran to fetch the doctor.

Xie’s adult sons, mostly studying in the front yard, upon hearing the commotion, rushed to Duke Xie’s courtyard.

Duke Xie tightly grabbed Du Peifang’s wrist, using his last ounce of strength, "She poisoned me, don’t let her escape..."

Du Peifang’s mind was in chaos, could only beg, "I didn’t do it, Lord, please believe me!"

No matter what Du Peifang said, no one believed.

The tonic soup was prepared by her own hands, and she delivered it personally to the study.

The Lord also said, the one who harmed him was her.

Then it must be her!

The servants quickly restrained Du Peifang, locked her in the woodshed.

How to handle her, it awaited the decision from the masters.

The events in the Duke Mansion were reported to the Prince Mansion.

Princess An He was sunbathing in the garden, the maid bringing the news had a face full of sorrow.

"My Lady, the Lord has been harmed by a villain, couldn’t be saved, has passed away."

"You are the head wife, the Lord’s true spouse, please return to see the Lord, it will soon be time for the burial."

The peach blossom branch in Princess An He’s hand fell.

Petals scattered, blown away by the wind.

With a trembling voice, she asked, "How come?"

"It was Aunt Du who poisoned and killed the Lord!"