Chapter 117 The Irritated Villain’s Beloved (12)

Author: Shu Yuhua

Chapter 117 The Irritated Villain’s Beloved (12)

Royal study room.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne.

After a sleepless night, his anxiety caused him to grow two hairs. Eunuch Ye looked displeased and wanted to cut them off but was afraid of offending the emperor.

Duke Zhenguo arrived first, followed closely by the Liu family.

The Duke of Zhenguo is an important minister in the court. Although he no longer interferes in the affairs of the court, he still plays an important role in the court's prestige.

Liu Gong and Liu Shaoyu saluted Bai Xingzhou, and Bai Xingzhou nodded in return.

A slutty man with no fame wants to marry his precious daughter Bai Xingzhou, but he can't even dream of marrying her.

The late emperor was really blind. How could he think that an infant could grow up to be a handsome young man?

I am not afraid that Liu Shaoyu will grow crooked.

He has decent looks, and there are countless beautiful people in Yuan Kingdom, but he, Liu Shaoyu, cannot be ranked among them.

Among the crowd, Bai Xingzhou wouldn't even take a second look.

Thinking of his daughter, Bai Xingzhou, who is as beautiful as a flower, a fish that has fallen before the wild goose, and a flower that is shy of the moon, is not worthy of an ordinary-looking person like him? What's more, his father has no official position and is a businessman. I'm afraid he is full of calculations in his heart.

The businessman is proficient in calculations, and Liu Gong's son is afraid that he will be better than his master. They are really in trouble in the Duke's mansion. Bai Xingzhou will have to consider moving the ancestral graves when he returns. The feng shui is not good.

"Okay, both families are here. Lord Zhen Guo, you come first."

When his name was called, Bai Xingzhou did not stand up, but took out several letters and a scroll from his hand.

Eunuch Ye asked someone to open the scroll. It was as long as four people's arms, and it was all about names.

"These are the name, address, and date of the alleged murder of the person who was allegedly harmed by the old minister's daughter." Bai Xingzhou walked to the scroll and opened his hand to show it to the emperor.

His daughter has been stigmatized for two years, and Bai Xingzhou doesn't want to be with her forever.

If there is an injustice, it is natural to redress it.

In addition, Bai Xingzhou brought all the witnesses and evidence.

This includes the deposit given by the Liu family and the gifts given out.

"In order to slander my little girl, what your palace has done is really chilling. Here, there are witnesses and evidence, as well as the silver and antiques sent by Mr. Liu. Your Majesty can send people to inspect them one by one."

Seeing Liu Gong's panic, Bai Xingzhou decided to add another dose of strong medicine.

"If what I said is false, let my ancestors of the Bai family take me in. So that I can go underground and have the dignity to explain to the late emperor why I broke off the engagement he made."

Bai Xingzhou brought the marriage letter.

It is covered with a jade seal and signed by the late emperor.

Naturally, Duke Liu was unwilling to give up his promising future and tried his best to evade the matter, hoping that the emperor would find out and clear his name.

"Innocent? How can you say you are innocent? My daughter has not done such evil things in these years, but she has to bear the reputation of being a bad girl." Bai Xingzhou suddenly shook his sleeves, and the sleeves hit Mr. Liu's face. "Humph, last year during the Mid-Autumn Festival,

But Mr. Liu, please go to the Duke’s mansion in our town to cancel your engagement, and all the people can bear witness.”

Pointing his finger at Mr. Liu's nose, Bai Xingzhou pursed his thin lips tightly, his eyes full of anger, and vowed to demand justice from Mr. Liu.

The purpose of coming today is very simple, Bai Xingzhou just wants to break off the engagement.

If the Liu family is willing to break off the engagement and forget all the blame, Bai Xingzhou can go to the government to explain. He can also post a notice to inform the people of the world about the matter and restore his daughter's innocence.

His well-behaved and sensible daughter was slandered as a heinous sinner by others. How could Bai Xingzhou swallow this sigh of relief?

The evidence is conclusive and Mr. Liu is irrefutable.

"This marriage was given by the late emperor. Duke Zhen Guo wants to break off the engagement. I'm afraid this reason is difficult to convince the people of the world and makes people laugh at the royal family. Your Majesty, you are true to your word, marriage is not a trivial matter, Duke Zhen Guo."

Breaking off the engagement? Impossible. Liu Gong has such a son, he is a bit useless. He must fight for the best interests of his son.

If fame is hopeless, it is not a bad idea to take shortcuts.

The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion definitely wants the Liu family and will never let go.

Liu Gong refused to admit it, and Zhen Guo Gong held on and refused to let go. The emperor was as big as two, and Eunuch Ye also had a headache.

There is evidence and witnesses, and it is indeed inappropriate for the Duke of Zhen to break off the engagement on the grounds that his daughter's reputation has been insulted.

Not to mention that it was the late emperor who granted the marriage, but His Majesty in front of me may not be able to withdraw.

The two sides were in a stalemate, and when it was time for lunch, Eunuch Ye handed over lunch and continued after eating.

"Father, what Duke Zhen Guo said was really done by his father?" By tarnishing a woman's reputation, isn't this going to ruin her whole life?

Liu Shaoyu didn't understand.

No matter how bad Bai Qingzhi is and has committed many crimes, why should she be aggressive and insist on humiliating her as a woman?

Liu Gong was angry and slapped his son on the face. His anger was not reduced by half, "You, what do you want your father to say about you?"

He failed to pass the exam and failed to do business. In addition to eating, drinking and having fun all day long, he went out to have fun with a group of friends, which did not cause him any trouble, but he was not the one to make the final decision on major events in life.

After fighting all morning, I drank a tankful of water but couldn't stop my cough. My mouth always felt dry.

Mr. Liu is betting on the emperor's attitude towards the Liu family and his concubine.

He didn't believe that they had stayed in the imperial study for so long and there was no news from the harem.

After being scolded a lot, Liu Shaoyu was in a daze, not knowing when his father left beside him.

The eunuch ignored Liu Shaoyu and continued to do what he was doing.

"Are you Liu Shaoyu?"

A man appeared and blocked Liu Shaoyu's path.

Being able to carry a sword in the palace must mean that his status is not simple. Liu Shaoyu quickly saluted, "I don't know who you are, but I am Liu Shaoyu."

"Gu Tingyu, brother Gu Yanchang."

Liu Shaoyu raised his eyes and saluted again, "It turns out to be brother Gu Yan. I'm sorry for Shaoyu's clumsy eyesight and rudeness."

Gu Tingyu waved his hand and glanced at Liu Shaoyu up and down.

No wonder the Duke of Zhen entered the palace today to break off the engagement. Such a thing is just like that stupid brother, a prodigal.

He didn't do any serious work and just idle around all day, except eating and drinking. It was obvious that he was coveting the government's property.

Unknown to others, Gu Tingyu had been an official in the palace for many years and had some knowledge of Duke Zhen.

The people did not know that Zhen Guogong was very powerful, and the emperor respected him. This was not only because Zhen Guogong was the founding hero of the country, but also because Zhen Guogong's financial resources should not be underestimated.

Because of this, Gu Tingyu has always wondered why the powerful Duke Zhen Guo betrothed his daughter to Liu Shaoyu, and why Bai Qingzhi was so arrogant and domineering.

The rumors were not credible, but Gu Tingyu believed in Liu Shaoyu.

Is such a useless man worthy of Bai Qingzhi's lifelong trust?

"Humph, that's all. Gu Yan has caused a lot of trouble recently. He is shutting himself up at home and thinking about his mistakes. Don't go looking for him again. Father will not allow him to go out and cause trouble."

With a friend like Liu Shaoyu, Gu Tingyu was not surprised that his younger brother was raised as a loser.

Gu Tingyu didn't care. The old man at home kept talking about it every day, which made his ears tingle. With Gu Yan's talent, all the eunuchs in the palace were better than him. He couldn't lift his hands or resist his shoulders.

Striding forward, Liu Shaoyu bowed and watched Gu Tingyu leave.

Gu Yan often mentioned his brother to him, and when he met him today, he was indeed very impressive.
Chapter completed!