It's a pity.
Yun Yueyin believed today was a good opportunity.
With the Empress Dowager disliking Yun Shu even more because of Geng Yufei, revealing Yun Shu's secret would surely lead to her being severely punished!
Furthermore, Geng Yufei had an affair with a guard, and shortly after, Yun Shu became a woman who had given birth to three children. It was conceivable that in the capital, there would be no place for Yun Shu to stay!
Perhaps even Prince Ye would despise Yun Shu!
She wanted to see Yun Shu, just like five years ago, reviled by everyone!
Yun Shu lowered her eyes indifferently, looking at the teacup in front of her, slowly savoring the tea. Today was indeed a time for some truths to be revealed.
"What is it?" The Empress Dowager immediately looked at Yun Yueyin, while casting a cold glance at Yun Shu.
Today, it was Yun Shu's relentless pursuit that had cornered Geng Yufei. If there was now a legitimate reason to punish Yun Shu, it would be most welcome.
Yun Yueyin pointed at Yun Shu, "Back then, Yun Shu pestered Prince Ye, even going so far as to climb into Prince Ye's bed, and finally became pregnant, giving birth to three children. Two of those children are the two children by Prince Ye's side! She deceived Prince Ye!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
A commotion erupted around.
Everyone looked at Yun Shu.
Then they looked at Prince Ye, and even at Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng.
Gu Xiaofeng had held some hope for Yun Yueyin, believing his adoptive mother would improve, but he never expected her to harm their mother so publicly!
"What?! How dare she!" The Empress Dowager's heart fluttered with joy, having not expected such a surprise from Yun Yueyin.
Jiang Luoxi, standing by the Empress Dowager's side, her expression changed slightly. She quickly lowered her head to hide her face, secretly looking towards Zhan Tianye.
This sudden news was too shocking.
The birth mother of those two children was Yun Shu?
For years, many must have secretly searched for the identity of Prince Ye's heir's birth mother, but no one would have ever suspected Yun Shu, who had once been despised by Prince Ye.
Despised? Jiang Luoxi frowned inwardly again. From the beginning until now, she could feel that Prince Ye not only didn't despise Yun Shu, but rather…
He intentionally protected Yun Shu.
Could it be for the sake of those two children?
Or perhaps…
She pursed her lips, completely eradicating that unbelievable thought.
Yun Shu kept her eyes lowered. Even in this critical situation, she remained calm and composed, showing no panic, and even giving Yun Yueyin an opportunity to continue slandering her.
Yun Yueyin subtly sensed something was amiss. Why wasn't Yun Shu panicking and explaining?
Instead, she was leisurely sipping tea?
But the words had already been spoken, she couldn't think too much. She had to go all out!
"Prince Ye, she knew you despised her, and despite your repeated rejections and dismissals, she still drugged you and successfully became pregnant without you realizing it! I know Prince Ye must be furious upon knowing the truth now, but please, for the sake of my uncle, spare her life!" Yun Yueyin knelt in the direction of Zhan Tianye.
She implored Zhan Tianye.
The Empress Dowager, who had already stood up to leave, sat back down. She looked at Yun Shu with a sharp gaze, "Yun Shu, is what Yun Yueyin says true?"
Zhan Ming, who hadn't reacted at first, now reacted with killing intent in his eyes as he looked at Yun Yueyin. How dare she reveal this matter without his consent!
This was Yun Shu's weakness!
He hadn't yet uncovered Yun Shu's secret, and now this weakness was exposed to everyone by Yun Yueyin. He would have to find Yun Shu's weakness again!
Damn it!
That useless bitch who fails at everything and messes things up!
"Prince Ye, are you surprised to know the truth? To be schemed against by a woman you despised, are you furious now? Do you want to kill her?" Zhan Ming suppressed his anger, deciding to deal with Yun Yueyin after leaving the palace, but now was an opportunity to turn Zhan Tianye and Yun Shu against each other.
He absolutely did not want Zhan Tianye and Yun Shu to be together!
That would be no good for him!
Upon hearing this, everyone glanced at Yun Shu, then at Prince Ye.
Everyone in the capital knew that offending Prince Ye was absolutely not allowed.
Now Prince Ye…
He must hate Yun Shu to the bone, right? Must wish to kill Yun Shu right now? The only reason he hadn't acted was likely because too many people were present, and it was under the Empress Dowager's watchful eye. Prince Ye wouldn't act at this moment.
Zhan Tianye raised his unfathomably dark eyes. His half-closed eyelids seemed to conceal a certain darkness. He said nothing, merely glancing at Zhan Ming, his gaze still fixed on Yun Shu. She hadn't stopped Yun Yueyin, and judging by her usual demeanor, she would never give Yun Yueyin the chance to harm her.
Therefore, did she intentionally let Yun Yueyin reveal all those past events?
In that case…
Could it indicate that she already had him in her heart?
Yun Yueyin was exceedingly proud, her demeanor lofty, relying on her standing position to look down at Yun Shu.
She wanted to see how Yun Shu would escape this predicament!
"Yun Shu, silence does not mean your crime is hidden. If you truly schemed against Prince Ye, I, as the Empress Dowager, will definitely punish you!" the Empress Dowager said sternly.
Seeing that Yun Shu still remained silent, Yun Yueyin assumed Yun Shu was helpless and continued, "Yun Shu, I know you must want to shift the blame onto me now, to say that I harmed you, that I was the one who drugged Prince Ye. Alas! Yun Shu, if I were you, I would repent now, and never make another mistake! Go and beg Prince Ye! I will also help you beg the Empress Dowager and Prince Ye!"
Gu Zhiruo, having regained her senses, was horrified. She swallowed her shocked saliva and looked at Madam Gu beside her. She couldn't just stand by and watch Yun Shu face all this.
She never expected that after five years, Yun Yueyin would still be as fond of splashing dirty water on Yun Shu as before!
"Miss Yun, do you have any evidence? If not, perhaps we can also assume that you were the one who harmed Prince Ye back then?" Gu Zhiruo gritted her teeth and stepped forward to defend Yun Shu.
"Yes, words are not proof. We cannot only listen to Miss Yun's side of the story to ascertain the truth." Tang Hui glanced at Yun Shu and also stood up. She was usually gentle in nature, but Yun Shu had been kind to her, and she couldn't just stand by and watch Yun Yueyin bully someone.
Yun Yueyin sneered, "Evidence? Look at the two children by Prince Ye's side. They don't just resemble Prince Ye, they also resemble Yun Shu!"
"They do resemble her!" Third Miss Liu chimed in agreement with Yun Yueyin.
Others also nodded in unison.
In fact, some people had harbored doubts before, but the thought was dismissed as soon as it arose, as they all believed Prince Ye would never have touched Yun Shu back then.
But they had overlooked one possibility: Yun Shu drugged Prince Ye!
"I did indeed give birth to three children back then," Yun Shu said in a clear, cold voice amidst the chorus of doubtful voices.
As soon as these words were spoken, another uproar erupted around them.
"She admitted it?!"