It is absolutely true that the tea is cold when people leave. The former eldest lady of the Zhu family now cannot even get the most basic respect.
All the servants wanted to poke Zhu Lian's spine and curse.
But Zhu Bocai was standing nearby, standing by and watching, allowing Zhu Lian to suffer all kinds of injustice.
Zhu Lian didn't understand what she had done wrong. Was it just because she married Zhao Huan that she could not be punished?
When His Majesty personally concluded this marriage contract, Zhu Bocai applauded it with both hands, and the entire Zhu family was in a state of excitement for a long time.
But now, everyone in the Zhu family refuses to admit it, just because... Zhu Lian and Zhao Huan did not agree with their expectations.
Could it be that they would only be satisfied if they became puppets who obeyed his advice, or if Zhu Lian remarried directly?
If this is the case, Zhu Lian would rather not have this family.
At this moment, Zhu Bocai's voice sounded again: "Your Royal Highness, you are here today. What are you doing for me?"
Zhu Lian took a deep breath again, suppressing the sadness in her heart. Faced with her father's cynicism, she could only respond bravely.
"Of course I'm visiting my family."
As soon as he said this, there were waves of contempt from the surroundings.
Zhu Bocai had no expression on his face and replied coldly: "Aren't the princess's family members in the palace?"
"How virtuous and capable is the Zhu family, so they dare to attach themselves to Princess Ding of Chu?"
These words can be said to be like a knife, piercing Zhu Lian's heart.
Even Zheng Qingyun couldn't stand listening to it. Is there really such a heartless father in the world?
For ordinary people, being able to reach Bianjing City is simply an unattainable luxury. However, the more he learns about this city, the more disappointed Zheng Qingyun becomes.
What a... cool city!
Zhu Lian's heart grew colder and colder. Since there was no hope of recognizing her relatives, she no longer had any illusions.
Zhu Lian had only one mission when he returned home this time, which was to prevent the conflict between the Zhu family and Prince Ding's palace as much as possible.
The Zhu family was so famous that even His Majesty paid special tribute to the Zhu family and named Concubine De the queen.
Once there is a conflict between Zhao Huan and the Zhu family, the Ministry of Rites alone will definitely stand against Zhao Huan.
Whether the Zhu family has the last laugh or Zhao Huan is superior, this situation of "relatives hate and enemies hate" is the end of the world for Zhu Lian.
Zhu Lian endured his heartache and pretended to be calm: "If my father returns to Beijing this time, if it is just to visit relatives, I will naturally not stop him."
"But if it is actually revenge under the guise of visiting relatives, I advise my father to think twice."
Zhu Lian's well-intentioned dissuasion seemed extremely harsh to the ears of the clan members.
From one side of the front hall, an angry shout came immediately.
"Hahaha, Your Highness the Princess, this is really an eye-opener for my nephew!"
"When His Majesty promised you to the palace, it was naturally for the sake of the Zhu family. If you leave the Zhu family, what will you do?"
"What an ungrateful creature with turned-out elbows!"
The person who stepped forward was none other than Zhu Lian's nephew, Zhu Peng, son of his eldest brother Zhu Xiaosun.
Zhu Bocai was over sixty years old, and both Zhu Lian and Zhu Fengying were born after the year Zhu Bocai was born. Therefore, although Zhu Lian is Zhu Peng's aunt, they are similar in age.
Although there is a generation gap, the two are childhood friends and have a very close relationship.
After not seeing each other for many years, we finally reunited, but the old friendship was completely gone, leaving only the tense situation.
Zhu Peng showed no mercy at all, and directed his disdainful gaze at his own aunt.
"Huh! I think back then, my Zhu family's fortune was due to my grandma remarrying."
"Now that Prince Ding is in power, why doesn't my aunt take her husband's surname and change her surname to Zhao?"
"In the territory of the Song Dynasty, the Zhu family's surname is definitely not as good as the Zhao surname."
Zhu Peng's words are just pure satire on Zhu Lian. As for changing his surname to Zhao, don't even think about it. How can others get involved in the royal surname?
Seeing that Zhu Lian was silent, Zhu Peng became even more serious: "I, the Zhu family, can't afford a great god like you, so we should just go back and forth from where we are!"
Under Zhu Peng's guidance, the eyes of the tribesmen who were already full of resentment towards Zhu Lian became even more resentful.
Just at this moment, the servant came to report.
"Sir, Princess Yun is ill and cannot go home for the time being."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the entire Zhu family's front hall instantly became extremely cold.
Ever since Zhu Lian began to lose control, the Zhu family had pinned all their hopes on Zhu Fengying.
As long as Zhao Kai is established as the crown prince and Zhu Fengying is the future empress of the Song Dynasty, the Zhu family can prosper for at least another thirty or forty years.
But now, not only was Zhao Kai driven out of Bianjing, the royal champion, and ended in ruin, but Zhu Fengying was also like a useless person.
All of this was naturally given by Zhu Lian!
Zheng Qingyun felt the strong hatred coming from her surroundings, and she quickly stood up to defend Zhu Lian.
"How can you not distinguish between green, red, jujube and white?"
"If Princess Yun hadn't been rude to Princess Ding, how would the prince teach her a lesson?"
"The princess did not pursue the following crimes, which was magnanimous."
At this time, the Zhu family could no longer listen to any excuses, especially Zhu Peng, who shouted directly at Zheng Qingyun.
"How can you speak here?"
"Prince Ding's palace respects you as a concubine, but that doesn't mean that our Zhu family should also treat you with respect."
"As long as you are not married, you and Prince Ding have no substantial relationship. If you dare to give orders in the Zhu family again, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
Feeling the murderous look in Zhu Peng's eyes, Zheng Qingyun couldn't help but turn pale.
However, in order to protect Zhu Lian, Zheng Qingyun was not deterred and mustered up the courage to argue with reason.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"When you married your sister into Prince Ding's palace, didn't you also regard her as a victim of family marriage? Now you regard her as your enemy. How can this be reasonable?"
"Princess Yun is the apple of the eye of the Zhu family, but Princess Ding is reduced to cannon fodder. This difference in treatment is too obvious."
Zheng Qingyun's words were tantamount to directly lifting the Zhu family's fig leaf.
Zhu Peng became angry and pointed at Zheng Qingyun and yelled: "You alone are making irresponsible remarks about the Zhu family?"
"Come here, throw this stupid thing out!"
Zhu Bocai was still calm and immediately waved his hand to interrupt: "This girl is the concubine chosen by King Ding. Although she is not married, if you attack her, you will definitely incur King Ding's wrath."
Instead of restraining himself, Zhu Peng snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain.
"Grandpa, I am a member of the Zhu family, why should I be afraid of a useless prince?"
"Even if Zhao Huan gains power again, in my eyes, he will always be the loser who cannot hold up the wall."
"Others are afraid of him, but I'm not afraid of him!"
"Why are you still standing there? Throw this bitch out of the Zhu family's house. You won't be able to get even half a step closer to the Zhu family's gate in the future!"
"Wait a minute, there is Princess Ding, all of them must be kicked out!"