In this situation, nothing Su Yunmo said would matter.
She glanced at Linlang, who leaned in close.
Su Yunmo whispered a few words into her ear.
Linlang looked at her with concern, but ultimately nodded in agreement.
Su Yunmo turned her gaze to Ye Jingcheng, spreading her hands in a shrug, tilting her head, "Momo knows nothing, what do you want Momo to say?"
A glint flashed in Ye Jingcheng's eyes, "Since that's the case, you don't need to say anything."
He waved his hand, and the servants then apprehended the mistress and maid.
They did not resist.
Ye Jingcheng's eyes flickered, "For now, take them to the woodshed."
As the servants led them out, people continued to point and whisper as they passed the doorway.
Ye Jingcheng raised his voice to address the crowd, "An accident has occurred in the manor today. This King is deeply apologetic. I ask everyone to return for now. I will certainly send someone to apologize in person at a later date."
Everyone understood that the matter of the Consort being harmed and suffering a miscarriage was no small thing. They all expressed their sympathy to Ye Jingcheng and then departed one by one.
Once everyone had left, Ye Jingcheng tossed Lin Yuning aside and stood up.
Lin Yuning was still bleeding. In her grief, she reached out to tug at Ye Jingcheng's trouser leg, "Your Highness, why? This was your child too!"
Even if she had done wrong, it was only to protect herself.
This child was his legitimate son, his legitimate son!
How could he be so heartless, so cruel!
Ye Jingcheng looked at her coldly without speaking.
Meiyan stepped forward and handed Ye Jingcheng a handkerchief from her怀.
Ye Jingcheng took the handkerchief, wiped the blood from his hands, and then threw the soiled handkerchief at Lin Yuning's face.
He looked down at her, his eyes devoid of the previous gentleness and pity, only a chilling indifference remained.
"The Consort has suffered a miscarriage and is unwell. From now on, the secondary consort will manage the manor."
These words stripped Lin Yuning of her authority as Consort.
Lin Yuning felt as if her heart had been pierced, causing her to writhe in pain.
Looking at the man's indifferent expression, she couldn't help but shed tears.
She finally understood Lin Niange's feelings from back then.
To this man, Lin Niange was a chess piece, and was she not also one?
Ye Jingcheng turned and walked away, not looking at her once.
Meiyan also followed him out.
Lin Yuning lay alone on the cold floor, in a pool of blood, and slowly closed her eyes.
By the time the doctor arrived, she had already been unconscious for a long time.
Meanwhile, before Su Yunmo and Linlang could be taken to the woodshed, a conflict erupted mid-way.
With Linlang's martial arts skills, the manor's guards were naturally no match for her.
Coupled with Su Yunmo's assistance, she easily broke out of Prince Lian's manor to escape and report.
Su Yunmo did not run. She was escorted to the woodshed to await.
The woodshed was dry and cold, making it quite uncomfortable to stay there.
Fortunately, Su Yunmo was wearing many layers today. Although the smell was not pleasant, it was not too cold.
She had been there for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea when there was a commotion outside.
The woodshed door opened, and Ye Jingcheng entered from outside.
A servant followed him in and placed a stool opposite Su Yunmo.
Ye Jingcheng entered alone and then had the servant close the door.
The two were left alone in the woodshed.
The man sat on the stool, looking at Su Yunmo like a victorious rooster, "There were too many people just now, and this King thought it wouldn't be convenient to talk, so I invited you here to sit for a while."
Su Yunmo looked around, finding no place to sit.
She didn't mind and casually waved her hand.
Firewood rose from the ground, forming a small stool on the spot.
She sat down on it with her short legs, blew into her mouth, and cast a sarcastic glance at the man opposite her.
"Prince Lian's manor has a very peculiar way of inviting guests."
Ye Jingcheng heard the sarcasm in her tone and curled his lips, "All's fair in war, isn't that what you always say?"
Su Yunmo spread her hands in a shrug, "So, I've taught a good student?"
Ye Jingcheng let out a dry laugh and leaned back on the stool, "This King knows that the maid who ran out has gone to report, but it's of no use to you."
The events of today in the manor would soon spread. Her crime of harming the Consort of Prince Lian was a foregone conclusion.
Let alone that only Zhou Wanyou was in the capital now, even if Su Qingtian were in the capital, he would not fear him.
His reason for detaining her in the manor for questioning was, emotionally, a moment of righteous indignation, and logically, it was to prevent the matter from escalating and damaging royal dignity.
Even if his father were to ask about it later, he could use these two reasons as excuses. After all, he would not torture her, so he was not afraid even if the matter reached the palace.
Zhou Wanyou could not come to save her, and Ye Jingyu certainly could not.
Su Yunmo felt that she had truly matured.
Back when she first inhabited this body, she couldn't help but want to kill Ye Jingcheng every time she saw him.
Although she still harbored the same thought, she could now patiently speak with him face to face.
"According to you, I'm doomed now? How about we negotiate terms?"
Ye Jingcheng was very pleased with her attitude, "This King asks for nothing else. I know you have a treasure map. I only want that."
A faint glow flashed in Su Yunmo's eyes.
So, Ye Ningyuan was only connected to Ye Jingkun?
The Glazed Lock was already in Ye Ningyuan's hands, and Ye Ningyuan was well aware that the treasure map was within the Glazed Lock. If the two of them had colluded, then Ye Jingcheng would have no reason to stir up this mess.
But if that were the case, why did Ye Ningyuan help Lin Zequ last time?
Su Yunmo frowned, feeling that there were other complications. "What's the use of that treasure map? The so-called Southern Border treasures are just rumors. Surely, you don't believe them too?"
For a long time, there had been rumors that the Southern Border held a supreme treasure, and whoever obtained it could rule the world.
But that supreme treasure, in essence, was the Glazed Lock. She already had the Glazed Lock. To be honest,
Although this item was miraculous, it was not to the extent that it could help someone conquer the world.
A faint glow flashed in Ye Jingcheng's eyes as he reached out to her, "That is not something you should ask. This King wants it for his own reasons."
Su Yunmo stared at him intently for a moment, then shrugged helplessly, "Then I apologize, I cannot agree to your terms. The item is not with me."
Ye Jingcheng's brows furrowed fiercely, his expression displeased, "This is not the action of a wise person."
"You should know, although this King cannot kill you now, I can certainly make your life worse than death."
Su Yunmo pouted with a hint of helplessness, "You don't think I'm tricking you, do you? You're overthinking it. The item is indeed not with me; it has changed hands."
She paused, a playful smile gracing her lips, "And I sent Linlang out specifically to deliver a message to the current owner of the treasure map. She will be here soon to make a deal with you."
Ye Jingcheng frowned, "Who?"
A servant suddenly rushed in from outside, "Your Highness, bad news! Prince Yunyi has arrived!"
Ye Jingcheng's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Su Yunmo in astonishment.