Chapter 683: Chapter 519: Dissolute
Since Zhu Pang and the others already knew about this, thereâs no point in hiding it. They might embellish it and spread it around after returning. So itâs better if everyone goes to find out what happened.
"We still donât know what exactly happened. Letâs go take a look!" After saying this, Heir Qin led the way.
Others were hesitant, clearly sensing something significant involved a scandalous matter. Should they go? Wouldnât the hosts want to keep such matters hidden?
Why were they being invited to join the spectacle? Going there now seemed inappropriate, wouldnât it? Wouldnât it be disrespectful to the hosts?
Zhu Pang was surprised by Qin Minâs suggestion, as he expected Qin Min to brush them off and have them return to the flower hall!
Noticing the reluctance among the crowd, Qin Min realized everyone felt apprehensive.
So, he said to everyone, "Letâs go! Let everyone bear witness for our mansion. Our mansion has strict rules, and such an incident couldnât possibly happen here without a reason."
Since Heir Qin had laid it bare, everyone present stopped hesitating. Peopleâs nature is to become curious, eager to join in on the gossip.
Moreover, Ji Mingxuan was just the son of a fifth-rank official. Even if he bore a grudge afterward, what could he do to them?
Thus, Zhu Pang excitedly followed Qin Min to the pavilion. Qin Min had heard about the grudge between Zhu Pang and Ji Mingxuan, so it was expected that Zhu Pang would rush eagerly to the spectacle.
Looking at Second Young Master Qin, Gu Chengyu noticed he was well-versed and articulate. Though a playboy, his eloquence and presence were uncommon.
Seeing many people gathered outside the pavilion from afar, Qin Min frowned.
Zhu Pang hastened his pace at the sight, feeling that the spectacle was about to get even more exciting.
"Mother! What happened?" Qin Min asked upon seeing a woman with a grim expression talking to his own mother.
In fact, there werenât really any guests here, only that woman, surrounded by many maidservants and servants blocking the pavilion door.
The Eldest Princessâs expression darkened upon seeing her eldest son bringing a bunch of young men. How could such a scandal be known? Wouldnât it disgrace the Princessâs Mansion?
Seeing the young men behind her, the Tang Familyâs expression was equally displeased. She hoped the Eldest Princess would help keep it hidden, but what did Heir Qin mean by bringing so many people here?
"Min! Why arenât you entertaining the guests properly? What are you doing here? This matter will be handled by me."
The Eldest Princess didnât want her eldest son involved. Ji Yan had indeed raised a son who brought disgrace to othersâ homes.
Approaching the room, Qin Min heard strange noises and felt uneasy.
The sounds of intertwined breathing and rhythmic slapping were unmistakable to a married man.
Yet, he wondered why his mother hadnât asked someone to separate them already.
Didnât those inside hear the conversation outside? How could they be so engrossed? So reckless, disregarding propriety.
Moreover, this was where he often rested, a place he decorated himself. It was his spot for tea and enjoying the scenery, now tainted by their trysts. How could he not be angry?
Now this place couldnât be used in the future; how unfortunate.
"Mother, is Mr. Ji inside? Why not let someone bring them out?" Qin Min awkwardly asked, especially given he spoke with his mother.
Zhu Pang and others approached, many understanding the situation, coughing at the recognition of the intensity inside.
Even from the doorway, the sounds were clear. They should have realized what those inside were doing.
Zhu Pang, though unmarried, had a concubine, understanding well enough.
He was dumbfounded, pondering who the woman might be. Surely not todayâs female guests?
How could noblewomen behave so obscenely, no different from women of ill repute?
The Eldest Princess wanted her son to take people away, but Qin Min had already ordered staff to separate those inside.
"Wait! Ahem! They shouldnât go in; Miss from the Kong Mansion is still inside."
The Eldest Princess was conflicted. Despite calling out several times, there was no response from inside.
If they sent women in, wouldnât Ji Mingxuan be seen naked?
Sending male servants would be worse; if the woman inside was seen unclothed, it would complicate matters.
Earlier, two servants had caught sight while looking for people, but who cared now? It was these shameless two; who would bother covering for them?
After this incident, those two must certainly become a pair. She couldnât be too excessive with the niece nearby.
"Mother! Itâs unclear what exactly happened. Mother, you should first call them out. This situation is suspicious; our mansion shouldnât bear the blame."
The Eldest Princess agreed, realizing there must be a trap.
Reasonable people with even a hint of shame would have stopped upon hearing outside voices. What kind of thick skin did they have?
Moreover, Miss Ji, being a woman, should be more thin-skinned than a man, right?
The Tang Family was deeply ashamed. This shameless girl did throw herself at someone, with no sense of shame.
The invitation to the Princessâs Mansion didnât include Ji Yuyingâs name; it was forced by grandmother through Huan.
"Your Highness, look at this mess. Although itâs troubled the mansion, as the childâs aunt, I must stand up for her. Women always suffer more from such matters. Though she only came from Hejian Prefecture recently, sheâs normally well-behaved. How could this happen today..."
Despite despising Ji Yuying deeply, the Tang Family had to stand up.
Regardless of how it occurred, for the Kong Mansionâs reputation, she couldnât be weak-willed.
This situation was partly the Eldest Princessâs responsibility. Men and women were separated. How did these two meet? Strict rules needed in the Princessâs Mansion.
Understanding the Tang Familyâs implications, the Eldest Princessâs displeasure deepened. Was this their ploy to blame the Princessâs Mansion? Her nieceâs impropriety reflecting on the Princessâs Mansion?