Everyone felt sorry for the two young masters of the Qi family.

"Oh! What a pity!"

"That's right! These two were just having a lucky break, but they've already run into bad luck again so quickly!"

"The two young masters are still so young, what will become of them in the future?"

Upon hearing the news, Qi Jiating rushed over, and after hearing the discussions among the crowd, he collapsed to the ground.

"It's over, everything's over!"

On this day, Qi Jiating's heart was filled with ups and downs.

First, he was disappointed when his illegitimate son, on whom he had placed high hopes, failed to win, and then he was overjoyed when his two sons received rewards and honors.

But now, Qi Jiating, who had just reached the top, has been slammed back to the ground.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings.

He could only comfort himself, thinking it was alright. His two sons had gotten into trouble, but there was still a younger son, Zhou'er, who, although idle, was still able to move.

If Zhou'er can't be relied upon, there's still his illegitimate son, Qi Gaoming, whom he's always been proud of. It seems the Qi family will have to rely on him to take off in the future.

The Crown Prince said, "Everyone, please disperse! Due to some unforeseen circumstances, today's poetry gathering is coming to an end."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After the Crown Prince spoke, everyone obeyed and left.

To maintain secrecy, the Crown Prince ordered Qi Junzhou to leave, but kept Qiu Qiu behind. He felt Qiu Qiu was extraordinary and wanted to hear what she was thinking.

Qi Jiating also left, citing matters at court.

The Crown Prince looked at the Qi family and sighed.

Grand Tutor Chen was furious and said, "What's the point of having a man who has no sense of responsibility like that! Yun'er, you should divorce him right now, and I'll marry you!"

Xu Ruyun also felt very disheartened.

It turns out that the first reaction of the good man she had always thought of when he realized that his child was no longer useful to him was to turn around and leave.

That's his own child!

[What a scumbag father! Even after such a huge incident, he doesn't even glance at his older brothers? He's probably abandoned his two sons to curry favor with his illegitimate child!]

Xu Ruyun: "Thank you for your concern, Grand Tutor Chen! But please don't make such jokes again in the future."

Grand Tutor Chen: "Yun'er, I'm not joking, I'm serious!"

Grand Tutor Chen gazed at Xu Ruyun with deep affection.

【Good! I support Grand Tutor Chen! Grand Tutor Chen is polite, gentle, and considerate, and most importantly, he is truly devoted to Mother. As long as he is good to Mother, that's what matters!】

The crown prince coughed twice and said, "Let's get down to business first."

Xu Ruyun: "Yes, Your Highness!"

The Crown Prince said, “Madam, your two sons are fine. They have just fainted temporarily and will wake up after a short rest. Please don’t worry too much.”

Xu Ruyun: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

The Crown Prince said, "I suspect that someone is plotting against the two princes. Why don't we turn the tables and lure out the person behind this? What do you think?"

Xu Ruyun: "This is an excellent plan! Then let's do as Your Highness says. I'll go back and remind the two children as well. Thank you, Your Highness!"

The Crown Prince said, “The enemy is currently in the shadows while we are in the light. Please be careful in everything you do. If you have any needs or problems, you can seek help from Grand Tutor Chen.”

Grand Tutor Chen hurriedly replied, "You can come to me anytime!"

Xu Ruyun: "Yes!"

After returning to the Qi residence, Old Madam Qi fainted several times from crying upon hearing that her two grandsons had become crippled.

Then she started crying again: "Oh God! My two precious grandsons! Why is God so unfair to you!"

Xu Ruyun came over to comfort her mother-in-law, saying, "Mother, it's all fate. The doctor said they might wake up. But when they do, they might have some mental problems or difficulty moving around. But at least their lives have been saved."

Old Madam Qi said with a serious face: "What's the use of saving your life! If a man can't achieve something, can't become an official, can't bring glory to his family, can't bring honor to his ancestors, what's the difference between him and being dead!"

Xu Ruyun looked at Madam Qi, the old lady she had always respected. She never expected that in Madam Qi's heart, reputation and status were more important than life.

Unexpectedly, in her heart, her grandson's life was far less important than her pride.

Xu Ruyun was trembling with anger. She calmed herself down and said, "Mother, what do you think we should do?"

Madam Qi: "Zhou'er is also good-for-nothing. My Qi family cannot be without a good-for-nothing child. How about we register one of my relatives' children under your name? That child is intelligent, studious, and has outstanding literary talent. He will surely achieve great things in the future!"

[Mother, please don't! She wants to bring Father's illegitimate son over!]

Xu Ruyun knew, of course. She pinched her hand painfully, trying not to get angry.

Madam Qi continued, "In that case, let's not force Zhou'er anymore. Zhou'er is naturally playful, so let him live his life happily!"

Xu Ruyun: "Mother, isn't it enough to register one child under my name as a member of the Qi family? How about we have a boy and a girl to make a perfect family?"

Madam Qi was overjoyed; this was exactly what she wanted.

Madam Qi nodded happily: "Good! Good! We really think alike."

Xu Ruyun's smiling face suddenly tightened, and she said seriously, word by word, "Dream on!"

Madam Qi never expected Xu Ruyun to change so drastically.

Xu Ruyun ignored the old lady's reaction and turned to leave.

Madam Qi was left completely bewildered.

[Well done, Mom! You looked so cool today!]