funbook-pk Chapter 273 The War of Public Opinion
Chapter 273 The War of Public Opinion
Song Qingwan was naturally unaware of the news that the Zhong family deliberately spread, and Zhong Xuemei's condition was still very bad.
Although the critical period has passed, Song Qingwan still dares not be careless and takes careful care, disinfects and changes the dressings every day. Song Changwei sees all of this and adds some gratitude to his respect for Song Qingwan.
"Mei'er was able to meet the princess, which was a blessing from her previous life."
"Brother, you are too serious. After all, I am also responsible for my cousin's wife becoming like this. If you hadn't gone to Prince Huai's Mansion to collect evidence of the Zhong family's collusion with foreign nations, how could my cousin's wife have suffered such harm?"
"I wonder what the letter in the brocade box says?"
Speaking of this, Song Qingwan realized that she had sent Chunya and Arong to Yan's house to get the letter early this morning, but they haven't returned yet.
"My cousin did remind me. We will know when Chunya brings back the letter that Yan Hui deciphered."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chunya walked in angrily, her hands on her hips, her chest heaving violently, her teeth chattering, and tears in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Song Qingwan glanced outside the door and found that Arong was also lowering his head dejectedly. She asked curiously.
"What's the matter with you two? But you didn't get the letter back?"
"Master! You don't know what rumors are out there! Ah Rong and I just had a big fight with those people on the street, but there were too many people, so we didn't get through..."
"Why are you quarreling? Is someone bullying you?"
Chunya wiped her eyes hard with the back of her hand and told everyone everything she had heard on the street today.
This morning, she and Arong received the order and hurried to Yan's house. It was still early and there were not many pedestrians on the road.
After arriving at Yan's house, I chatted with Yan Hui for a few days because I hadn't seen him for a few days. When I was leaving for home, there were gradually more people on the road.
It was nothing at first, but Chunya was sensitive when she heard someone mention Song Qingwan's name. She stopped and listened carefully to the discussions of these people. After hearing clearly what those people said, Chunya immediately exploded.
It turned out that these people heard from somewhere that Song Qingwan was a witch who could cast witchcraft. She used witchcraft to control the hearts of the Zhong family and forcibly took away the eldest daughter of the Zhong family.
Now the whereabouts of the eldest daughter of the Zhong family is unknown, and she was beaten by Song Qingwan when she left. Master Zhong is so anxious that he can't sleep at night, and even Mrs. Zhong cries every day missing her daughter.
However, due to the disparity in status between the two parties, Grand Tutor Zhong could only silently endure such bullying and did not dare to take the initiative to ask for people from Prince Huai's mansion.
"Master, how can this be true? Miss Zhong was clearly injured by Master Zhong, and you saved her! How could those people say that?"
Chunya started crying in anger as she told the story. She saw with her own eyes how her young lady tried desperately to save Zhong Xuemei. If her young lady had not helped, Zhong Xuemei would have died long ago.
Song Changwei, who was listening nearby, also had a look of disbelief on his face. What else could this rumor be except that the Zhong family deliberately hired someone to spread it?
The Zhong family has been ordered by the eldest princess to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors for more than a few months. The door is closed all day long. Who knows what is going on in the class in the inner courtyard of the Zhong family?
It's obvious that the Zhong family is deliberately throwing dirty water on Song Qingwan.
"Why don't I go out and explain to the people? We cannot let the princess bear the blame for this."
Song Qingyan's expression was normal, without any sign of anger. She stepped forward, held Chunya's hand, and comforted her softly.
"Don't be angry. Those people are just following the crowd. We didn't do anything, so why should we be afraid of what they say?"
"But Miss, you finally managed to appear in front of people openly, and Prince Huai's Mansion was about to get better, but they slandered you like that. I am really angry!"
"Then we can't just shut up everyone else, right? Rumors are scary, but there are ways to deal with them."
"What do you want to do with what Miss said? But do you need me and Arong to go to the street to refute it for you?"
"No, just help take care of Miss Zhong these few days, and I'll do the rest."
Seeing Song Qingwan so calm, Chunya felt relieved. She knew that her master was always very smart. Since he was so confident, there must be a solution.
"Of course there is no problem in taking care of Miss Zhong, but Zhuzi, if you need Chunya for anything, be sure to call me."
"Okay, I understand. Where's the letter? Did you get it?"
"I got it. You see, I am confused by all those people's anger."
Chunya slapped his head and quickly took out a thick stack of letters from his arms and handed it to Song Qingwan.
Song Qingwan took it in her hand and put it away carefully, then touched Chunya's hair.
"You go and have a rest. I will analyze the contents of the letter with my cousin first."
"Okay, then I'll go take care of Miss Zhong."
Song Qingwan nodded and motioned Song Changwei to follow him. The two of them arrived at the study room of Prince Huai's Mansion one after the other.
Song Qingwan spread the letters on the table one by one, and then called Song Changwei over.
"Cousin, please look, these are all interpreted by Yan Hui."
Song Changwei hurried forward, carefully picked up one of them and looked at it carefully.
"Although these letters are full of nonsense, they do contain a lot of information. I need to summarize them and write them down so that I can understand their meaning."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, cousin. You are so talented that you will surely be able to understand the mystery."
"Master, I am sorry to bother you. It is my duty to work for Prince Huai's Mansion. Please rest assured that I will not let Suotuo down and will hand the things over to you as soon as possible."
Song Qingwan knew that Song Changwei was absolutely worth her trip to the Zhong family. If such a talent was snatched away by someone else, it would be a disaster for Prince Huai's Mansion.
Song Qingwan generously gave the study room of Prince Huai's mansion to Song Changwei for use, and told him that all the pens, inkstones, books and papers were at his disposal, and that he could just ask the servants for anything he needed.
Song Qingwan's trust in him also gave Song Changwei peace of mind. He went straight into the study and began to summarize and excerpt the contents of the letter.
Naturally, Song Qingwan could not ignore the rumors outside. She was not someone who would easily cause trouble, but she was definitely not afraid of trouble.
When it comes to rumors like this, if trying too hard to dispel them only deepens other people's suspicions, the best way is to muddy the waters.
Since the Zhong family told her about it, Song Qingwan would just reveal half the truth and half the lies about what the Zhong family had done.
So Song Qingwan found a group of beggars in a dilapidated temple in the south of the city, gave them a few taels of silver, and then exaggerated the story of how Grand Tutor Zhong had injured King Huai with a poisoned spear.
Finally, Song Qingwan did not forget to sigh.
"Grand Tutor Zhong has made no achievements in government, but he has climbed to his current position. He is receiving a salary from the state, which is all paid by the people as taxes! Now that he is persecuting the pillars of the country, doesn't his conscience hurt?"