Chapter 102 Losing Face

"I just arranged a marriage for the Crown Princess, and you come to disrupt it and smear my reputation. What are your intentions?"

Gu Qingcheng could no longer maintain her noble and elegant demeanor and quickly knelt down to beg for mercy, "Your Highness, I was wrong... I really have no ill intentions, I didn't mean it..."

"I...I was led by some strange force to do something wrong..."

But Huo Yuchen showed no mercy. He ordered Jingfeng, "Send someone to tell Princess Baoqing not to associate with anyone."

"Don't be so stupid as to not use your brain at all. If you are sold out one day, you will have to help others count the silver!"

"Let my aunt take good care of her and stop overindulging her..."

These words were almost all directed at Gu Qingcheng, and contained full disgust towards her.

Gu Qingcheng really didn't expect that his lie would be exposed and caught by Huo Yuchen on the spot.

This put her in this embarrassing situation and she couldn't extricate herself.

He was even scolded and humiliated by Huo Yuchen on the spot.

At this moment, let alone her love for Huo Yuchen, she almost hated him.

If he could have considered their childhood friendship and not exposed her to her face, but let her go, how could she have fallen into such a mess and been ridiculed and hated by the world from then on?

One wrong move and everything is lost. This is not the result she wants at all.

Thinking of the embarrassing situation after the arrival of the Grand Tutor and Prince Chang.

She finally shed tears of sadness.

Unlike the fake crying just now, this time I was really heartbroken.

However, more people were scared.

Huo Yuchen completely ignored everyone's gazes, took Lin Pianran's hand, and asked softly, "Are you hurt? Are you frightened?"

Lin Pianran smiled lightly, "I'm fine, just a little nauseous."

"I never thought that the granddaughter of the great Grand Tutor would be such a woman who talks nonsense, stirs up trouble, and is a playboy."

"She's a famous noble lady in the capital! She really doesn't deserve the reputation! What a pity!"

"Everyone judges people by appearance, and they were all deceived by her."

Huo Yuchen gently rubbed her head and soothed her, "There are many untrue rumors. Don't believe them anymore."

This was a secret way for him to get back at her for believing the rumors and getting mad at him a few days ago!

Also told her that he was being wronged.

He is indeed a smart and cunning man.

But she likes it.

And I like it more and more.

Soon, Grand Tutor Gu and Prince Chang were hurriedly invited over.

Also coming with them was Baili Qingyun, who was holding a large axe shining with golden light in one hand, with a bright and cheerful look on his face, and was smiling widely.

He walked straight to Lin Pianran and handed over 20,000 taels of silver notes, "Here you go. His Highness said that you like silver, and all the silver he earns in the future will be given to you for safekeeping."

Lin Pianran declined symbolically, but still put them all into her sleeves.

Both openly and secretly, she has made a lot of money during this period, and she is very happy just thinking about it.

Grand Tutor Gu was about sixty years old, with white hair and beard, and wrinkles all over his face. He had a very kind face, walked lightly, and looked free and elegant, even a little like a hermit.

Judging from his appearance alone, he really looks like an old man who is righteous and cares about the world.

But Lin Pianran had seen countless people and saw through his disguise at a glance.

From his constantly darting eyes and his artificial expression of calculating the situation, one can see the deep calculation and cunning mind hidden under his disguise.

The initial judgment is that he is a calculating, vain, fame-seeking and profit-seeking villain.

Therefore, he was able to educate a shameless granddaughter like Gu Qingcheng.

Thinking about Grand Tutor Gu's status as a highly respected teacher of the prince, Lin Pianran curled her lips and really couldn't compliment him.

It completely shattered her three views.

After King Chang arrived and learned what had happened, he stood aside and sulked.

The angry expression was like a volcano about to erupt, almost uncontrollable.

Upon learning that his beloved woman had done such a shameful thing, he did not lose his temper on the spot, which was considered very restrained.

It can also be seen that Prince Chang still cares about Gu Qingcheng.

Grand Tutor Gu stepped forward with a smile on his face and bowed deeply to Huo Yuchen.

"I'm truly sorry that my granddaughter has caused trouble to Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will be lenient and forgive her unreasonable behavior for the sake of this old minister."

Huo Yuchen had a cold face and there was no warmth in his words.

"Miss Gu is already engaged to my younger brother, yet she dances in front of my Crown Princess. This is truly inappropriate."

"He is also very lacking in etiquette and upbringing. I hope my mentor can teach him well."

"As for the slander that I have a close relationship with her, that is completely nonsense!"

"Besides, I already have a Crown Princess now, and I don't want to be misunderstood by her."

"We also ask the Grand Tutor's Office to prevent such incidents from happening again, and not to spread any more false statements."

"You have defamed my innocence for no reason and brought shame upon Prince Chang and the Grand Tutor's Mansion."

"Master, don't you agree?"

Grand Tutor Gu was indeed an old and experienced man. After he finished speaking, he remained calm and just nodded in agreement.

"From now on, I will strictly discipline my granddaughter and never cause trouble for Your Highness again!"

He seems to be very sensible and has a very good attitude.

But Lin Pianran could still sense his unwillingness from the occasional coldness and resentment in his eyes.

His slightly clenched fists also faintly showed his anger.

But he controlled it well.

Huo Yuchen was still tolerant towards the Grand Tutor. After saying what he needed to say, he let them go.

Before leaving, the Grand Tutor kept thanking him and looked very respectful and polite.

After a brief contact, Lin Pianran was very impressed by this Grand Tutor.

After Prince Chang, the Grand Tutor, and Gu Qingcheng and their group left, Lin Pianran also prepared to say goodbye.

She also needs to go back and prepare well.

In particular, you need to prepare some food and take it with you on the road in case of emergency.

You certainly can't cook on the road at any time, so you need to prepare some food in advance that is easy to carry and easy to store.

Before leaving, Lin Pianran suddenly remembered something. She pulled Huo Yuchen's sleeve and said softly, "Your Highness, I want to ask you a favor."

"Just tell me! Your business is mine, and I will do my utmost to help you."

"Your Highness, since I know that I am the daughter of the Duke of Huguo, you must also know that the Minister of Revenue is my uncle."

"I am worried that there will be troubles and even dangers on the way back to the capital."

"Your Highness, please send someone to remind their family to stay with us as much as possible so that we can protect them all the way and ensure their safe return to the capital."

"As it should be. Since he's my uncle, I should take care of him."

Huo Yuchen immediately sent someone to summon the Minister of Revenue Hua Mingxuan to come to the Prince's Palace.

Lin Pianran was naturally very happy.

She took out a black cylinder with some transparent material on it from her sleeve and handed it to Huo Yuchen.