Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)

CHAPTER 93

During the examination period, a scandal suddenly erupted, causing a stir among the scholars rushing to take their exams in the capital. Some believed it, while others did not, leading to heated debates in teahouses and taverns.

The forces of Prince Qin and Yang Shuqing took advantage of the situation, attempting to muddy the waters by framing the incident as a conspiracy by Wuyun Winery to overthrow Shangyun Winery, hoping to mitigate the negative impact.

The incident became a sensation, with news spreading through every street and alley. After sending people to investigate, Emperor Qianyuan directly reprimanded Prince Qin in court and also terminated Shangyun Winery's so-called "charitable acts."

The military generals were extremely angry. Initially, they had looked favorably upon Prince Qin due to the relief funds, with some even aligning themselves with his faction. However, their dissatisfaction grew as a result.

The faction of Prince Jin seized the opportunity to vigorously promote the matter. The citizens of the capital were in an uproar. With the Emperor personally reprimanding Prince Qin and terminating Shangyun Winery's "charitable acts," the rumors about the cost of the health wine were clearly true.

Prince Qin ended up losing more than he gained. His reputation was tarnished.

As for Yang Shuqing, another major player, her reputation had already been damaged among the people due to her deliberate fake pregnancy to frame the Duchess. However, since Shangyun Winery was willing to donate ten percent of its monthly profits as a relief fund, people were willing to overlook her character flaws, considering her just temporarily misguided.

Now, with the exposure that the so-called "charitable acts" were fabricated and that the ten percent monthly profit didn't even cover the profit margin of a single batch of health wine, the public was outraged. This was seen as a betrayal of their trust, and both Yang Shuqing and Prince Qin's reputations plummeted.

In a single night, Yang Shuqing's reputation, like Prince Qin's, was completely ruined.

Under the operations of Prince Jin's faction, the dirty water was also thrown onto Marquis Anyuan.

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Marquis Anyuan was furious. He hadn't expected that the profits from his eldest daughter's Shangyun Winery would be so astonishing, to the point where even he was tempted and envious, even considering claiming it for himself. However, his eldest daughter had deceived him, claiming that the monthly profits were at most 20,000 to 30,000 taels. Despite enjoying the protection and high status of the Marquis Anyuan's family, she had no sense of family loyalty.

This ungrateful daughter!

Good fortune never came to him, but he was bombarded with blame. Especially with the rumors escalating, there were signs of instability within his military forces.

Marquis Anyuan was forced to issue a statement, declaring that Shangyun Winery was his eldest daughter's personal property and that he was severing the father-daughter relationship with Yang Shuqing.

Prince Qin's faction panicked. Without Marquis Anyuan's support, their influence in the military significantly diminished. Prince Jin seized the opportunity to strike, and the initially disadvantaged Prince Jin gradually gained the upper hand in the confrontation between the two princes.

The Virtuous Consort in the palace was delighted upon learning of the situation. "Yang Shuqing, today is your turn. Without Marquis Anyuan as a strong backing, let's see how long you can remain arrogant."

After Marquis Anyuan's statement, all those who bore grudges against Yang Shuqing began to take advantage of her misfortune. Concubines, illegitimate daughters, and sons whom Yang Shuqing had previously mistreated all started to become active.