Chapter 499 Notorious

The scene was actually rather funny with Lin Mengya holding on to one handkerchief that was exactly the same as that in Zhu Jiajing’s hands.

At that moment, the latter was staring at the handkerchief in her hand as if he had seen something awesome.

Lin Mengya casually waved the handkerchief in the air so that the eyes of all the people were moving along with the moving handkerchief.

Surrounding them were the officials who were pillars of the Nation of Lintian and at this moment, these officials were confused over the two woman’s handkerchief.

“Lord Zhu, since Yu An had found my handkerchief, I suppose your nephew can keep the one in his hands as a souvenir. I just thought that these are items belonging to women and it’s not fitting for a man to be overly concerned about them.”

Lin Mengya’s words enraged Zhu Qiyun to the point of vomiting blood.

This was where she was very brilliant. Whether it was the truth or not, she did not continue to press or pry.

The reason being that the people surrounding them already formed their own opinion on the truth in their hearts.

Lin Mengya did not verify it because she wanted to avoid more trouble. Secondly, it was so that Zhu Jiajing’s reputation would be ruined.

“Princess, this handkerchief I got…”

Zhu Jiajing panicked. He waved the handkerchief in the air in an attempt to clear his name.

“Given that there are so many people present, Mr. Zhu, I would like to offer you a piece of advice. People have a natural sense of justice, and the truth will reveal itself no matter what.”

Lin Mengya was very good at playing up the situation.

Finally, she was able to see Zhu Qiyun’s scheme.

He had simply made use of public opinion to paint her as an adulterous woman with loose morals.

Perhaps for other women, their reputation was as important as life itself.

To her, however, Lin Mengya could never tolerate people trying to defame her in her life.

“Prince Shen would be unhappy with me given that I’ve been out and about for a long time. Please excuse me, everyone. I’m leaving.”

When Lin Mengya finished speaking, she confidently emerged from the crowd, who were each trying to make their opinions heard.

Seeing that she did not look one bit guilty, some people already formed a conclusion in their hearts.

As for how this incident would evolve as it was being spread around, Lin Mengya was not the least bit worried. There was no need for her to worry anyways.

She had planned to flee once she waded through this muddy water.

Why would she care what juicy rumors she created and left behind her back?

She kept up her elegant smile as she walked through the crowd, nodding as if she was reviewing a troop of guards of honor.

Moreover, the speed at which men spread rumors was not much slower than that of women.

At this moment, the officials in the grounds already formed an impression of Anle Princess, that she was a woman of strong character.

Nevertheless, Lin Mengya was not bothered at all.

When she finally disappeared from their line of vision, some of them still had lingering thoughts about her.

“My dear princess, are you not worried at all?”

Yu An wiped away the perspiration on his forehead. If he had not been so witty and sharp to spot the corner of the handkerchief Zhu Jiajing had kept in his bosom and quickly prepared a backup handkerchief for her while the others did not notice, the princess would have fallen into the snare of those people.

“Why should I be worried? The rumor would only make me look like I have some romantic affair. Anyways I’ll be out of here after this. It’s only natural that there be some stories about me going around the people.”

Lin Mengya smiled a mysterious smile as if she would still be able to escape the consequences even if Yu An did not come to her rescue with the handkerchief.

Just when she arrived at the spectator box on the second level, she heard Zuo Qiuyu’s voice from inside.

“Why is it so difficult for you to at least try to behave yourself?”

The moment she entered, Zuo Qiuyu gazed at his little cousin with a helpless look on his face.”

Although he could not see what happened from where he was sitting, the commotion stirred up by Lin Mengya had been reported to him in detail by the servants.

Shaking his head, Zuo Qiuyu had experienced for himself how unbothered she was about what people said.

The Zhus had miscalculated and failed in their plans.

Not to mention that this woman would not be defeated by their fantasy of making use of public opinion, even if she were universally condemned, she would remain indifferent.

She had such a strong mind that it got people’s hackles up!

“What is there to worry about? I have an eyewitness anyway. Even if Yu An did not come with the handkerchief, there’s bound to be someone who would become fidgety.”

Lin Mengya returned to her seat and it was then she realized that she had been talking so much that her mouth was rather dry by then.

She picked up the cup of warm tea from the table and gulped it down. Immediately, her throat was moistened and a smile broke out on her face.

“What? Eyewitness? Your Highness, I did witness the scene, but my words may disadvantage you.”

Yu An had indeed witnessed the entire episode, but he was a guard serving before the emperor.

Lin Mengya was