"The one who was divorced by his original wife in public earlier, think of a way not to let him disturb that lady's peace." Back in the mansion, he whispered to Zhimo.
Zhimo thought for a long time before he understood who "that person" and "that lady" were referring to. Although he was surprised why the master suddenly cared about this matter, he didn't ask any further questions, and followed his orders and left.
He was sitting in front of the case, leaning against the back of the chair with his eyes closed, and there were faces of scolding or indifference flashing in his mind, some of his relatives, some he knew, and some he didn't know.
Unfaithful and unfilial... He raised the back of his hand to cover his eyes, hiding the watery light that oozed from his eyes at some point.
Over the years, he has experienced countless times of plotting, and he was born and died several times, but he has never been too afraid, but now, listening to those accusations and looking at that indifferent face, he only feels his heart trembling of.
"... Husband." The familiar soft voice suddenly sounded in his ears, he let out an 'um', calmed down his thoughts, and cast his eyes on the hesitant Zhou Guanning.
Zhou Guanning didn't miss the redness of his eyes, her heart tightened, and she couldn't say what she wanted to ask.
"Is there something wrong?" Wei Chenglin asked in a hoarse voice when he saw that she had been silent for a long time.
"No, it's nothing important, it's just, brother Hong is making a fuss about looking for Daddy."
Brother Hong is his second son, and it was precisely five years ago that Zhou Guanning was kidnapped by Murong Tao when he was pregnant with him. This child has been weak since birth, much weaker than his siblings, so he naturally prefers it.
He lowered his eyes, and after a while he said slowly: "If you need anything, you can just go to grandma, I'm busy recently, if there's nothing else important..."
"Then I'll go back first, and you should also take care of yourself, don't be busy for too long." Zhou Guanning interrupted him, forced a smile, didn't dare to wait for his words, turned around and walked out.
The moment she turned around, her tears finally fell silently.
It really has changed, since my mother-in-law died, everything has changed.
Before she was alive, she hadn't been able to shake their husband and wife, but after her death, it seemed that a huge crack had been drawn between her and her husband, no matter how she tried to repair it, it would be of no avail.
"Chen Nanny was promoted by your father back then. She has been running the shop for your mother all these years. She is no less shrewd than Sun Nanny. With her by your side to help you, you can relax." Wen said lightly. Stroking her daughter's long hair, looking at her obviously thinner face with pity, said softly.
Zhou Guanning suddenly raised her head from her arms: "No, I don't want it! Mother, you take Chen Nanny back, and I will take care of the affairs of my own house."
Husband was already quite upset because of Nanny Sun's incident last time, if there is another Nanny Chen, it may not be possible to cause trouble by then!
"You heard from my mother that Mother Chen is just by your side to remind you, and she will never interfere with the affairs of the house, and will not..."
"No! Mom, if you're really doing it for my own good, then take Nanny Chen back, and you don't have to mention it in the future." Zhou Wanning shook her head like a rattle.
"But you've been treating these miscellaneous things since you came..." Wen wanted to persuade her again, but Zhou Guanning refused with a firm expression.
Seeing that she was being persuaded not to leave, Wen sighed a long sigh: "Forget it, since you insist, mother won't do those annoying things, so I'll take Nanny Chen back."
"Mother, I am no longer the little girl who just hid behind my parents and was ignorant. I have married and had children, and I should take on the responsibility of being a wife and mother. The Duke's Mansion is the home of me and my husband." , he doesn't want to... let it be!" Zhou Wanning said in a daze.
For the funeral last time, my husband invited the aunt of the third room to come forward. Even though I thought of a perfect excuse to cover it up for her, there have been rumors secretly circulating in Beijing that the British princess is not good at managing her family.
Afterwards, Grandma Sun waited for the competent people to be kicked out, and there was no one around her, and everything in the house seemed to be in shambles, but she still gritted her teeth and slowly began to learn to take charge. .
In the study room at this time, Zhimo reported: "Everything has been done, that person will not disturb Mrs. Huang's peace again. However, Mrs. Huang left the residence with her maid yesterday, and no one knows where they went , just by looking at it, probably won't come back again."
Wei Chenglin hummed, but didn't ask any further questions.
The next day, a major incident broke out in the court. The descendant of Duke Cheng En, the only son of the Marquis of Zhongyi had been found. The loyal son of Hou Yi in the dungeon.
Since Emperor Yuanyou suddenly issued a decree last year to posthumously confer the title of his original wife, Princess Rui, Zhao Shi as empress, his father as Cheng Enbo, and his brother as Marquis of Zhongyi, the case of Zhao Quanzhong's injustice was revealed to the world.
"The one in the prison is the descendant of the Zhao clan of Marquis Zhongyi? Are you sure?" Wei Chenglin was taken aback.
But as soon as the words came out of his mouth, he knew that he had asked for nothing.
Since His Majesty personally welcomed the descendants of the Zhao family, it has already shown that his identity is no longer suspicious.
"It turned out to be him. I didn't expect that the 'Yunfu' I have been looking for for many years is actually him!" He murmured.
"In spite of the dissuasion of the courtiers, Your Majesty has just issued the order to execute King Cheng, and ordered the new Zhongyi Marquis Zhao Yunfu to execute him to comfort the three hundred and forty ghosts under Yueping Mountain." Zhimo whispered again.
Wei Chenglin's heart was like a turbulent sea. It took a long time before he gradually calmed down. He just curled his lips when he heard the words: "It's not just to comfort the wronged soul, it is clearly a chance for the loyal Hou to avenge his father by killing his enemies!"
"No wonder, no wonder he is full of resentment towards the royal family. It turns out that he is the nephew of the Yuan Empress, a descendant of the Zhao family!"
At that time, Princess Rui narrowly escaped death from the hands of the first emperor. She never thought that a few years later, her whereabouts would be discovered by the people of King Cheng, and she finally died at the hands of King Cheng. Today, His Majesty lost his wife, but he can't reveal it, and he can't bear it. .
And his father had an accident shortly after the death of Princess Rui.
Then Uncle Qiao Liu found out after a thorough investigation that his father's death was not an accident, but the work of Prince Cheng. Back then, Sixth Uncle Qiao took him, who was only fifteen years old, to chase down the fleeing Prince Cheng's son, divided him into five horses, and personally sent him to the imprisoned King Cheng!
It was also at that time that he realized that his father was not the incompetent "dandy" that the world thought, he had been secretly working for His Majesty, and he was the one who saved Princess Rui from the former Emperor.
"My lord, your majesty, your majesty has told you to enter the palace immediately!" Suddenly, a servant came in to report in a panic.
Wei Chenglin didn't dare to delay, he hurriedly changed into court clothes, and hurried out the door.
Zhou Guanning, who just came to look for him, could only look at his back from a distance.
"Daddy hasn't eaten with us for a long time." The daughter beside her pouted dissatisfiedly.
"Daddy is too busy and won't be able to find time for a while. After he finishes his work, he can have dinner with sister Xian." She managed to calm down and comforted her daughter with a forced smile.
The little girl was still a little upset, but she didn't say anything after all.
Wei Chenglin in that room hurried into the palace, but when he entered the palace, he found a person standing inside that surprised him very much.
"Uncle Qiao Six?!"
He wanted to go forward, but he retracted his steps when he saw Qiao Liu's gloomy expression.
"Your father and I have known each other since we were young. Although we are not real brothers, we are better than real brothers. When he passed away suddenly, it was tantamount to breaking my siblings. In order to avenge him, I did not hesitate to disobey the order and insisted on beheading Prince Cheng's son." After a while, Qiao Liu's hoarse voice rang out in the hall.
Wei Chenglin's lips trembled, and he looked at him fixedly, watching him close his eyes in pain.
The beheading of Prince Cheng's son ruined the careful arrangement of Emperor Yuanyou to purify the court. For this reason, Qiao Liu was dispatched far away. Although he was still working for Emperor Yuanyou, it was different from the past. Today, Wei Chenglin saw him again after many years.
"However, until today, I didn't know that the murderer was someone else. Cheng Wang's son, it's just a matter of loyalty!!" Qiao Liu suddenly opened his eyes, and the monstrous anger inside poured out.
"What?! Who is it?! Who killed my father?!" Wei Chenglin's face changed drastically, and he couldn't care about anything else. He went forward to grab his hand, and asked through gritted teeth.
"Who is it?! That person is your good wife's aunt!! The incomparably noble empress in the palace!!" Qiao Liu stared at him fiercely with a ferocious face.
He swayed and took a few steps back in disbelief.
Zhou Shoufu's desire to overpower the imperial power has already aroused His Majesty's dissatisfaction, but he has been an official for many years, no matter what, he has made contributions to the court. He can also see that although His Majesty wants to suppress him, he also remembers his many years of support. , not wanting to kill them all.
As for the empress in the palace, although she is not very favored, His Majesty still maintains the dignity that a queen should have.
As for his father-in-law Zhou Mao, he has been His Majesty's man since many years ago.
If his biological father really died at the hands of Empress Zhou, and Empress Zhou came from the Zhou mansion, even if his father-in-law Yifang was not close to Di Zhi, but he couldn't write two words of Zhou in one stroke, how could he be completely innocent!
"This, how is this possible, how is this possible..." His eyes widened in disbelief.
What else Qiao Liu said, he didn't hear clearly, he just felt his mind went blank, until the figure of Emperor Yuanyou appeared on the throne, then he knelt down on the ground slumped.
Emperor Yuanyou didn't look at him, but cast his eyes on Zhou Mao who walked in at some time and was standing at the door with a pale face.
"In this life, it is my good fortune to have Zhou, Qiao, and Wei's three noble families loyally accompanying, never leaving, and protecting each other with death several times!"
"Junhang and I are both close friends and cousins. Since we were young, we have defended me everywhere and warded off many schemes for me. In this life, I am worthy of my ancestors and the common people. Only two of us are wronged."
"One is my original wife, and the other is Junhang."
"If Jun Hang is still alive today, whether the in-laws of the Wei and Zhou mansions are severed or maintained, I will never interfere even the slightest bit. I can also forgive Zhou Shoufu and Zhou's faults."
"But, Junhang is dead!"
Speaking of this, Emperor Yuanyou's throat was a little choked up.
The man who had taken countless scapegoats for him, but always greeted others with a smile, died at an age when he should have shown his strength. So, everything is irreversible.
"I have passed on my decree, the Zhou family murdered the emperor's heir, joined forces with the traitors to kill loyal ministers, their morals were corrupted, and they were unbearable, so they abolished the position of empress, put them in the cold palace, and bestowed a three-foot white silk!"