Imperial Censor Liu impeached Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai for disrespecting their elders and violating filial piety. Unfortunately, both of them are currently away and it is unknown when they will be able to return. They do not know where the other has gone, only that the other is definitely in the city.

So the question is, what should we do in this situation?

It's naturally not that good.

Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai are not here, but as Jiang Xuelin's biological father, Marquis Jing'an is here!

How could the Marquis of Jing'an allow anyone to tarnish Jiang Xuelin's reputation? Even if Emperor Xuande wouldn't believe Jiang Xuelin was that kind of person because of this, the Marquis of Jing'an wouldn't allow it.

"Lord Liu says that my daughter is disrespectful to her elders and even used vicious language to curse her own uncle? I wonder if Lord Liu knows what my daughter said? It's strange, my daughter is kind and gentle, never bullies the weak, and is kind and considerate. How could she be the unfilial person you speak of?"

Although the Marquis of Jing'an felt that Yan Liying's words were strange, he quickly put the matter out of his mind and focused on clearing his beloved daughter's name.

"It's natural that the Marquis is good to his own children, but yesterday the Crown Princess bluntly said that her uncle and aunt had all been torn apart by wolves, and even said that her two elders were black-hearted and even wolves wouldn't eat them. How could such a woman be the kind, gentle and considerate person that the Marquis speaks of? Moreover, yesterday the Crown Princess even used a whip!"

When the topic turned to the future, Imperial Censor Liu frowned.

It's true that he was instigated by Fu Yunhui, but he also genuinely disliked Jiang Xuelin.

Imperial Censor Liu was a pedantic man, while Jiang Xuelin was not a law-abiding person, either before or after their marriage. Especially after their marriage, in just over half a year, she caused two incidents that disrupted the entire court.

Such a woman...

However, upon hearing his words, Marquis Jing'an suddenly realized what he meant and wore a look of bewilderment.

"Oh, so that's what it is. Lord Liu has misunderstood." Marquis Jing'an cleared his throat and began his sophistry.

“My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are no good. They were very mischievous and malicious even at a young age. My wife and I once said that they were such black-hearted people that even jackals would find them disgusting and wouldn’t eat them. Perhaps my daughter overheard this and therefore misunderstood that they had already passed away.”

The fact that he said this to his wife at most indicates a strained relationship with his siblings, which is nothing serious.

Everyone: "..."

That explanation is really awkward.

As for what exactly happened back then, and why the Marquis of Jing'an and his wife described Xie Mingshun and Xie Li in that way, that's not Liu Yushi's business.

Upon hearing this explanation, Imperial Censor Liu felt humiliated. If it wasn't humiliating, how could Marquis Jing'an have used such an excuse that even a three-year-old wouldn't believe?

This is outrageous!

They dare to be so arrogant just because they rely on the Emperor's trust and favor!

"How could the Crown Princess not know that her uncle and aunt are still alive? She believed this just because of a few words from the Marquis and his wife? In my opinion..."

"Lord Liu, you're saying this? There's nothing we can do about it. My daughter has never received a single greeting from her uncles or aunts, nor any gifts. Even when she got married, she didn't receive any dowry. So it's normal for her to think they're all dead. After all, which family has uncles and aunts who have never appeared from childhood to adulthood? Of course, they're dead."

This is not just hearsay. The incident caused quite a stir back then, and Xie Yuan is not the kind of person who would swallow her losses because of other people's opinions. The two sides had long since severed ties, and because of the status of the Marquis of Jing'an's family, the Xie family knew what they had done and dared not provoke them at all.

Imperial Censor Liu: "..."

He was so angry that his breathing became heavy.

I have never seen such a shameless person!

Enraged by the Marquis of Jing'an's almost shamelessness, Imperial Censor Liu spoke somewhat recklessly. However, upon reflection, he realized that no matter what, Jiang Xuelin should not have acted this way, given his pedantic and rigid approach to literature!

"Fine, even if what the Marquis said is true, and the Crown Princess believes that her uncle and aunt have passed away, what about the Crown Princess whipping the people in the street?" Imperial Censor Liu's face was fierce, as if he wanted to nail Jiang Xuelin to a pillar.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yunhui's face turned completely dark.

He didn't expect that even with Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai absent, Marquis Jing'an could still stir up trouble and make things worse.

When Imperial Censor Liu asked this last question, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, realizing that he had truly found a fool.

"Is this suspected of abusing power and bullying the people?!"

The smile on the face of the Marquis of Jing'an was somewhat strange, as if he was surprised and puzzled, looking at Imperial Censor Liu with an expression that said, "I never expected you to be such a person."

“Lord Liu, I would also like to ask you, if a beggar ran out on the street and stopped you, claiming to be your father, would you acknowledge him and bring him into your household to take good care of him?” As he spoke, Marquis Jing’an clapped his hands in praise, “Your magnanimity is truly rare. It’s a pity that my daughter does not have your magnanimity, and I have made you laugh at her.”

—Everyone knows those aren't their own uncles or aunts, so who would be polite to them?

You might be willing to acknowledge just anyone, but others might not be.

"The two men ran over and claimed to be my daughter's deceased elders. My daughter was so angry that she attacked them, feeling that they were humiliating her. Was that too much to ask? I think if any of you here were in my daughter's situation, you would probably make the same choice. Not everyone has the magnanimity of Lord Liu. He is truly admirable."

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