Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 513: Cannon Fodder Princess Consort (6)

Chapter 513: Cannon Fodder Princess Consort (6)

The Heir’s Wife and her younger sister-in-law Luo Ning had a good relationship.

She smiled and said, "Usually, the dishes are arranged by the kitchen, and these few dishes are often served."

The Marchioness was not the kind of mother-in-law who liked to set strict rules, expecting her daughters-in-law to always serve and arrange the dishes.

The mother-in-law preferred peace and quiet, so she usually let them eat in their own courtyards.

She would come over to accompany the mother-in-law for a meal once every few days, and she remembered these dishes were frequently served.

Luo Ning then asked, "Can the daily meal menu for mother be brought to me to take a look right away?"

In a large household, there would be a record of the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, which is why she asked this.

The Heir’s Wife was somewhat perplexed, but still said, "Of course, that’s no problem."

She then instructed the maid behind her, "Go and have the kitchen bring the recent menus for the Princess Consort to review."

Since she had entered the household, the mother-in-law had given her the authority of the housekeeper.

Hearing their conversation, the maid beside the Marchioness showed a nervous expression again.

Luo Ning glanced at her but said nothing and did not pick up her chopsticks.

As a Princess Consort, she did not start eating, so naturally, the others at the table did not either.

Soon, the maid brought over the recent menus.

Luo Ning looked them over and then passed them to the Marchioness, "Mother, are these the dishes you have been eating recently?"

Seeing her daughter constantly focusing on the menu, the Marchioness had some suspicions.

She looked it over and nodded, "Yes."

As the Marchioness nodded, Luo Ning’s expression darkened, and she slammed the menu record book heavily on the table.

She ordered Zi Yan, who was behind her, "Have someone go and call for the Capital Governor."

Zi Yan nodded and immediately sent for someone.

Everyone present was confused, not understanding what Luo Ning was doing.

The Heir’s Wife was a clever person, "Princess Consort, is there a problem with the menu?"

Luo Ning replied with a stern face, "Indeed, every day’s menu contains different foods that are incompatible with each other, which if consumed over a long period could slowly damage the body and even lead to death."

She huffed coldly, "This is the menu from mother’s main courtyard, and the kitchen dares to harm someone so brazenly; we must thoroughly investigate this."

It must be the work of that scumbag or his true love.

Yet in the end, it was likely that someone would be made a scapegoat, but what Luo Ning wanted was not to bring down both people immediately.

Rather, she wanted to use this incident to have the Marchioness move out of the Marquis Mansion to avoid another attempt on her life by these two.

Moreover, given such harm to the Family Head, who in the Marquis Mansion would have the audacity?

Any smart person would think of Duke Dingguo and his true love, after all, their love affair was well known in the Capital City.

Especially after Luo Chun gave birth to the Prince and was made a Princess Consort, the scumbag’s true love had been getting more and more high-profile by the day.

Luo Ning was also taking advantage of the scumbag’s absence, with his true love still a concubine and unable to interfere, to make a move.

The expressions of the several ladies present changed upon hearing Luo Ning’s words.

They also thought of a possibility and internally cursed that woman for having such audacity.

The key point was that this was done too blatantly; if someone wanted to hurt another, wouldn’t they be more careful?

It was the arrogance fostered by the Marquis.

Now that Luo Ning, the favored Princess Consort, had discovered it, things had become troublesome.

The three Madams did not like the Marquis’s true love concubine, but who could blame them when their daughter had achieved success by giving birth to a Prince?

With the support of the Marquis, naturally, the three families also couldn’t help but think, such as the potential future merits of following a dragon.

So they no longer cared about the life or death of the Marchioness.

Third Madam and Fourth Madam urgently signaled Second Madam with their eyes.

Cursing inwardly, Second Madam had no choice but to smile and say to Luo Ning, "Princess Consort, how about we in the Marquis Mansion conduct a thorough investigation first? If we alarm the Capital Governor, and the Marquis finds out, I’m afraid he would be angry."

He would definitely be angry, not just losing face, but if anything else was discovered, the Marquis’s dear heart might find itself in trouble.

Luo Ning wanted the scumbag to be angry and anxious.

With a cold face, she said, "According to Second Aunt’s logic, my mother was harmed, and my father was aware of it?"

Second Madam: "..." Even if she thought so, she dared not say it out loud!

With a sheepish smile, she said, "How could that be possible? The Marquis would definitely not know, otherwise, he would have investigated long ago."

"It’s just that such matters, if they become known, I’m afraid it would tarnish the Marquis Mansion’s reputation, and I’m worried the Marquis would be angry."

Luo Ning flipped the bowl and chopsticks on the table to the ground and said in a cold voice, "Is the Marchioness’s fate more important, or is the reputation of the Marquis Mansion more important? How can Second Madam be so ignorant of what is important?"

Her gaze, sharp and piercing, swept across the three ladies, "Or do you know who the culprit behind this is?"

The three of them suddenly felt as if they had been seen through and hurriedly said, "How could we possibly know, Princess Consort, please watch your words!"

They had not felt it before, but today they suddenly realized that Luo Ning’s temper had become much fierier, and her whole aura was incredibly sharp.

However, they did not give it much thought as, after all, becoming a Royal daughter-in-law, it was normal to become increasingly dignified.

They were just worried that if something was discovered upon investigation, it would damage the Marquis Mansion’s reputation and affect all their households.

With a stern face, Luo Ning said, "Then wait for the Capital Governor to investigate."

The three dared not say anything further, otherwise, Luo Ning might start suspecting them.

The Marchioness was completely drained of strength.

She had not expected that after years of bearing and raising children for that man and tirelessly managing the Marquis Mansion, this would be the outcome.

Lifting her head to see her daughter’s face filled with anger and fierceness, she immediately perked up.

Regardless of anything, she still had her children, and that man was not worth her sorrow.

Therefore, she also ignored the glances sent by the other ladies.

As her daughter had said, she would not stay in this Marquis Mansion any longer.

Soon, the Capital Governor arrived with his men.

Due to the Marquis Mansion’s involvement and the backing of the Princess Consort, the Capital Governor quickly made his choice to handle the matter impartially.

So he arrested everyone involved in the Marquis Mansion’s meals and menus.

As he was leaving, Luo Ning pointed to the maid beside the Marchioness, "This person is also suspect, please take her for a strict interrogation, Governor."

The maid, unexpectedly singled out by Luo Ning, immediately knelt down begging for mercy, vehemently denying any connection to the matter.

But when Princess Consort Luo Ning gave the order, naturally, the Governor would not dismiss it.

After everyone was taken away, Duke Dingguo and the Princely Heir arrived as well.

Duke Dingguo’s face was unsightly as he looked at the Marchioness and Luo Ning with displeasure.

The Princely Heir, on the other hand, immediately showed concern for the Marchioness’s well-being, demonstrating a telling difference in priorities.

Marquis snorted coldly at Luo Ning, "You are already married off, family matters are not your concern."

Luo Ning likewise snorted coldly, her demeanor radiating majesty as she faced the Marquis, "Duke Dingguo, you are presumptuous!"

"I am a First-rank Princess Consort, a Royal daughter-in-law; as a Minister, you not only fail to show the proper respects when you see me, but you also dare to stand there and scold me. Who gave you such audacity? Is this the decorum of a Marquis?"

Duke Dingguo had not expected Luo Ning to wield her Princess Consort status to pressure him.

Stubbornly stiffening his neck, he said, "Even if you are Princess Consort, you are still my daughter."

Luo Ning rose to her feet, "I will enter the palace right now to seek an audience with the Emperor and see who truly holds the higher status, you as Duke Dingguo or I as Princess Consort."

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