This time, Yuan's father was truly enraged. He had already grabbed Zhou Shiyuan's arm, ready to twist it forcefully, when he heard Yuan Zhao's urgent voice:

"Father, stop!"

The murderous intent that had already flashed in Yuan's father's eyes stopped abruptly when he heard Yuan Zhao's voice.

Seeing Yuan Zhao's anxious expression, he subconsciously withdrew his hand.

Yuan Zhao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his father withdraw his hand.

She was worried while she was at home, and after thinking it over, she decided to come and check on things.

Fortunately, she came along, otherwise, if she had been in the right, she would have become unreasonable.

Seeing Yuan Zhao's cold face, Yuan's father assumed she was angry with him and quickly said:

"Zhaozhao, your father didn't intend to do anything; he was just trying to scare him."

"My dear son-in-law, don't you agree?"

Zhou Shiyuan: "..."

Yuan Zhao: "..."

The people around: "..."

General Yuan, you just looked like you were going to tear people to pieces, but now you say you were just bluffing. Do you believe that?

Yuan's father didn't care whether others believed him or not; as long as his daughter wasn't angry with him, he was willing to discuss anything.

"Zhaozhao, it's true."

"That's what Yuan's father said."

Seeing her father like this, Yuan Zhao's heart softened.

Her father was always upright and never yielded to anyone, except for her.

Even if she wanted the stars in the sky, her father would find a way to get them for her.

In her past life, how much injustice did she cause her father?

Zhou Shiyuan, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned when he saw this scene.

Although I knew the Yuan family doted on their daughter, I never expected it to be this exaggerated.

At this moment, Yuan's father was no longer the fierce and menacing man he had been before; he was now completely devoted to his daughter.

He suddenly understood what his father meant: as long as he controlled Yuan Zhao, he would control the entire Yuan family.

Zhou Shiyuan's eyes flickered slightly as he thought of the military power held by his father.

Today's events have made him realize that he is no longer the beloved heir of the Marquis of Yongning. Although his father has been restored to his title, he has no real power and only holds a nominal position.

If even the father is like this, one can only imagine what it's like for a mere heir.

To gain a foothold in the capital, he would need the Yuan family's influence. Thinking this, he looked at Yuan Zhao, suppressing his resentment and disgust, and bowed to apologize:

"My lady, what happened before was indeed my fault. I apologize to you here."

The sight of the same woman bowing made Zhou Shiyuan feel embarrassed, but his grandmother was right. He didn't want to live that kind of life anymore; he wanted to be the heir of the Marquis of Yongning and go further.

Today's outburst from Yuan's father made him realize the truth, and no matter how unwilling he was, he could not divorce Yuan Zhao at this time.

Yuan Zhao hadn't expected Zhou Shiyuan to suddenly become so flexible and adaptable, a stark contrast to his previous behavior.

Coming to her senses, she quickly avoided Zhou Shiyuan's bow and said softly:

"Your Highness, there's no need for this. You did nothing wrong; it was I who insisted."

"Now that the Crown Prince has found someone to join hands with, I am no longer willing to force him."

Zhou Shiyuan was about to speak when Yuan Zhao said:

“My mother died early, and my father doted on me and didn’t discipline me much, but I, Yuan Zhao, still know about propriety and a sense of shame.”

“Last night, you locked me out of the mansion, and this morning you wouldn’t even give me a meal. I already know your and my mother-in-law’s attitude.”

"Since you already despise me so much, why should I stay and get in your way?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shiyuan knew something was wrong. Sure enough, Yuan's father, who had tried his best to conceal his aura after Yuan Zhao arrived, suddenly exploded.

"What? You dare to lock my daughter out and not give her any food?"

"Who gave you the audacity?"