"I will not divorce her, Yoon-ah, don't worry, but..."

King Xiao hesitated, looking at Chu Yun with some guilt.

Chu Yun frowned slightly. "But what?"

"It might be a bit of a hassle for you."

After a moment of silence, King Xiao spoke in a somber tone.

"What does Your Highness want Yun'er to do?"

A bad feeling rose in Chu Yun's heart, and she looked at Prince Xiao with tears in her eyes.

King Xiao gently wiped away the tears that were about to fall from his eyes and let out a long sigh.

"Now Yan'er has already become suspicious of us. This time, her second brother has even found some evidence. If I keep denying it, they won't believe me."

"I've found a scapegoat, but to dispel Yan'er's suspicions, I may need to send you out of the palace. But don't worry, I'll secretly find you a house in the capital."

"Your Highness, are you going to send me away?"

Chu Yun clutched her chest in shock and grief.

She finally managed to live in the Prince's mansion with a legitimate identity, how could she bear to leave?

But King Xiao comforted her, "Yun'er, this is for our future. If you want Yan'er to forgive me, you have no choice but to put up with this for now. Otherwise, without the Chu family's help, I will be all alone."

The path I choose to take is extremely difficult, and I hope Yoon-ah can understand my situation.

Chu Yun struggled internally for a long time, and after listening to what King Xiao said, she tearfully agreed.

A few days later, King Xiao bought a house for Chu Yun and settled her there.

Afterwards, King Xiao carried a bundle of thorns on his back, accompanied by two servants, and personally went to the gate of the Chu residence to kneel and beg for an audience.

"Madam, young master, Prince Xiao has arrived! He's kneeling at the gate with a bundle of thorns on his back, and a large crowd of people have gathered outside to watch the spectacle!"

At the Chu residence, Chu Yan was having breakfast with her mother, two older brothers, and sister-in-law when a servant rushed in to report.

"I'll go take a look!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci was the first to stand up.

His face was serious, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

"Wait, I'll come too!"

Madam Chu also stood up.

Ever since learning that Yan'er had encountered danger twice at Prince Xiao's mansion, and that Prince Xiao's relationship with his sworn sister Chu Yun was not normal, Madam Chu had been heartbroken for her daughter and wanted to see Prince Xiao to get to the bottom of things.

"Second brother, I'm going too!"

The eldest brother, Chu Ciyuan, also stood up.

Since everyone was going, they all went together, so Chu Yan went along as well.

Upon arriving at the main gate, King Xiao saw the Chu family coming out. Before they could speak, King Xiao spoke first.

"Mother-in-law, Yan'er, and my two elder brothers and sisters-in-law, I have come today to apologize! Last time I promised Yan'er that I would go back and investigate properly, but the truth has been revealed: it was my subordinates who betrayed me."

They plotted against Yan'er behind my back, and I have already imprisoned them. You can punish them as you see fit. This was all my oversight, so I brought a thorny branch today. Beat me as you please; I will have no complaints!

Whoosh!

A prince of high rank actually let the Chu family beat him up!

Xiao Wang's words instantly caused an uproar among those around him.

Even Chu Yan and her family were shocked for a long time. Chu's mother, who was originally full of temper, turned her resentment into doubt after hearing what Xiao Wang said.

"Your Highness, what are you doing? Guards, quickly invite Your Highness in!"

No matter what, Prince Xiao is still a prince of noble status, and it is inappropriate for him to kneel at the gate of his own residence.

Chu Cilin and the others also felt this was inappropriate, and instructed the servants, "Mother is right, let's come in and talk about what Prince Xiao has to say!"

"Yes, Your Highness, there are too many people here. It's not good if it causes congestion. Let's close the door and talk inside!"

Chu Ci Yuan said that he personally went up to help King Xiao.

King Xiao himself did not intend to say it outside; he just said this only to let the Chu family see his determination.

Now that the Chu family had shown this attitude, he naturally let them lead him into the mansion.

Once inside, Prince Xiao earnestly confessed that his subordinates had secretly transported wild beasts behind his back and released them into the Second Princess's forest, as well as that the maids in his household had been bribed.

"Your Highness, why did your subordinates do this?"

Chu Ci looked sharply at King Xiao.

"Well... I'm sure you've already guessed it."

King Xiao sighed with difficulty, then looked at Chu Yan with a complicated expression.

"Yan'er, I know what's coming will hurt you, but I still have to say it. I never imagined that Chu Yun would harbor such feelings for me."

I have always been especially grateful to and trusted her because she is your sworn sister and once saved your life. But this time, after having someone investigate, I found out that it was all because Yoon-ah bribed my subordinates.

"It was my oversight that almost caused you harm. I am so sorry. I will accept whatever punishment you desire this time."

"What? Yoona? How could she do this?"

When Chu's mother heard what King Xiao said, she asked incredulously.

Chu Yan's expression also changed slightly as she looked at Prince Xiao, "Your Highness, is what you said true?"

"Yes, I don't want to accept this result either, but the facts of the investigation are as follows. Last time, your maid was bribed by Yun'er, and it was she who called me over."

King Xiao closed his eyes, looking as if he could hardly accept it.

"Your Highness, are you perhaps wronging Yun'er? Yun'er has always been well-behaved and innocent. She risked her life to save Yan'er, so how could she...?"

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