Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 649 - 649 650 Who Watches the Play_1

Chapter 649: Chapter 650 Who Watches the Play_1 Chapter 649: Chapter 650 Who Watches the Play_1 “Ungrateful child! Deal with the trouble you’ve brought upon yourself! Get out of my sight, you’ve brought disgrace upon our entire Feng Family!”

Feng Rui was on the verge of tears, feeling wronged. What should have been a flawless plan had turned into rotten luck. Not only had his top-ranked examination paper been notably outstanding, but Qiao Muniang had also discovered the gist of it and intervened. Now, his downfall was truly sealed.

Muniang clasped her hands and said to Master Ning, “I must extend my gratitude to Master Ning for upholding justice this time. I also hope that Master Ning can clarify the truth before His Majesty and vindicate my younger brother, so he may receive the recognition and status he rightfully deserves!”

Everyone was shocked again. Her younger brother? The brilliant young scholar was the Princess’s brother? Did the Feng Family have a death wish to cheat the Princess’s brother out of his place!

Feng Rui and Lady Feng were even more frightened, their faces losing color. They finally realized how Qiao Muniang had come to know everything. To their astonishment, Zhao Jiangshui was Qiao Muniang’s brother. But the investigators had reported that Zhao Jiangshui was from an ordinary family. How could this be possible?! Besides, one had the surname Zhao, the other Qiao—they clearly weren’t related!

But this was not the time to be tangled up with such details. Master Ning spoke with conviction, “Princess, rest assured. I will maintain justice as required, and I will certainly clarify everything before His Majesty. Zhao Jiangshui’s talent and learning are extraordinary, and I will grant him everything he is due.”

Zhao Jiangshui clasped his hands and said, “Then I would like to thank Master Ning in advance, and also thank my sister for seeking justice for me.”

Muniang smiled at Jiangshui, “We are siblings, after all; it’s only right. How could I stand idly by when my brother has been so wronged?”

Only then did people realize that it wasn’t Qiao Muniang who was foolish, but the Feng Family, and even more so themselves. Everything that had happened today was staged by Qiao Muniang; she had played them all. It seemed as though others were watching her in a play, but in fact, she was the one observing from the sidelines with a cool eye. They couldn’t help feeling inferior in every way.

Only then did Muniang raise an eyebrow at the Feng mother and son, “Now that the play is over, I won’t keep you any longer. After all, you were eager to leave earlier. Why do you still stand here hesitating?”

Lady Feng shook with anger, “Qiao Muniang, you, you’re simply…”

Muniang chuckled, “Lady Feng, this is Marquis Chen Mansion, not a place where outsiders can linger as they please. If Lady Feng does not leave now, I may have to have people escort you out.”

Lady Feng nearly spat out blood in rage, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Muniang laughed, “If Lady Feng has the energy to be angry with me here, it would be better to hurry home and think of a plan. When this matter reaches His Majesty, the Feng Family’s crimes will be severe. Tsk tsk, after years of hard work to reach your current status, to see your great family business fall because of such a son, how distressing indeed.”

Lady Feng fainted dead away, and Feng Rui, startled, quickly caught her. Fearing Qiao Muniang, he dared not stay any longer and hastily supported Lady Feng as they quickly left.

The banquet had now lost its purpose, and Muniang had lost her desire to entertain the guests. She simply let them disperse.

Master Ning didn’t delay a moment and immediately took Zhao Jiangshui to the palace for an audience to report the details.

Muniang stretched her limbs and then lazily headed back to her own courtyard. Qingya brought Muniang a cup of tea and smiled, “The Princess today played her part marvelously. In a flash, she exposed Feng Rui’s true colors. Now, the entire Feng Family will have to suffer the consequences. Without her family’s support, Mrs. Feng will probably struggle to be so arrogant in the future. Besides, this has ingratiated you with the Marquise, how delightful!”

“It all just happened to fall into place, really. Who would have thought that Feng Rui would be so self-destructive? Trying to steal academic honor is one thing, but with his caliber, aiming for the top scholar?” Muniang couldn’t help but laugh.

“Luckily, the Princess is astute. Yesterday, you specifically took Mr. Zhao to Master Ning’s residence, allowing Mr. Zhao to reveal the details to him. Master Ning was initially dubious, but with today’s confirmation, he is now completely convinced. Moreover, today’s banquet in the Capital invited many of the noble ladies and daughters, all witnesses to the event. The Feng Family won’t be able to deny it, and I reckon as soon as the Capital’s winds blow, rumors will be everywhere,” Qingya continued.

“What surprises me, though, is that I had never expected Zhao Jiangshui to be so exceptionally talented. He’s not even seventeen and already possesses such learning. It seems the Capital will soon experience another wave of infatuation. Tianniu, by chance, has found herself a real gem,” said Muniang, taking a sip of tea, unable to suppress a laugh.

“Indeed, Miss Qiao has been personally raised by the Princess from a young age. She’s naturally blessed with good fortune. Now that she has met someone like Mr. Zhao who’s a real paragon among men, it seems only right,” praised Qingya sweetly.

“Paragon among men?” A sinister voice suddenly interjected, making Muniang jump. Seeing that it was Yu Ze who had entered, she scolded him with an annoyed glance, “You! You walk without a sound, and now you speak with such a grim tone, who are you trying to scare!”

Knowing when to make herself scarce, Qingya discreetly excused herself as Yu Ze brazenly wrapped his arm around Muniang’s waist, “What’s so great about him that you rate him so highly? By your words, it sounds like every woman should want to marry him.”

Muniang couldn’t help but smile yet also knew she had to appease this man, “Am I like ordinary women? The men that ordinary women tend to fancy, I generally have no interest in them.”

At that, Yu Ze felt reassured, “True, true, after all, a husband like me is indeed a rare find.”

“Yes, yes, truly a rarity. I’m overcome with gratitude,” Muniang agreed sarcastically.

“As soon as I returned just now, mother called me over and said that you dealt Feng Family a heavy blow, and she was delighted. She even thought it was me who helped you come up with the plan, yet your husband didn’t hear a whisper of it,” said Yu Ze with his distinct ominous tone.

Muniang quickly soothed him, “Haven’t you been busy these days? Why should you concern yourself with such trivial matters?”

She then hurriedly changed the subject, “Is mother happy? Then that’s wonderful. Mrs. Feng seems to have had a hand in Jin’s affair. By dealing with the Feng Family this way, the Emperor’s interest in Jin will certainly wane.”

Yu Ze was well aware of Muniang’s little tricks but chose not to press her further. He planted a quick peck on her cheek before saying, “To have a wife like you, what more could a husband ask for?”

Muniang replied proudly, “Exactly, just look at who your wife is.”

Compared to the peaceful serenity of Marquis Chen Mansion, the Feng Family was in complete chaos. Mr. Feng kicked Feng Rui, who was kneeling on the ground,