Chapter 37 Youning protects her like this, she also has to protect Youning
Yong'an Hou had already come over, his voice a little gentler than before, "Why is Your Highness here? Is it because Youning took you out of school today? I was just about to punish her--"
Chu Huaixu's expression grew even colder upon hearing this. "Youning just said repeatedly that she didn't take me out of school. Why doesn't the Marquis of Yong'an seem to understand? Could it be that he's old, hard of hearing, and not very smart? How can I do my job? How can I attend court? When I return to the palace, I'll tell my father to let the Marquis live out his days in peace!"
"Your Highness!"
Yong'an Hou's heart was filled with turmoil, his face was filled with panic, and his words were even more urgent, "Your Highness, you can't do this!"
He is only forty-five years old, in the prime of his life, and wants to move up in the future. How can he spend his retirement at this time?
Although the prince is young and has not participated in politics, the emperor listens to him the most.
If the prince really said these words after returning to the palace, he would be finished!
Yong'an Hou took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Your Highness, this is not your fault. It's because Yu Youning is so naughty. That's why I don't believe her."
"Then I'll tell you again. I told the principal that Youning wouldn't have to take qin lessons anymore, and it was I who took Youning out of the Imperial College to play on the streets. Does your lordship have any other questions?"
Marquis Yong'an felt bitter in his heart. How could he know that this was really the case?
It’s all Yu Youning’s fault for not explaining clearly!
Yu Youning had clearly returned with the prince, but from the moment she came in until now, she hadn't mentioned at all that the prince was also here. It was clear that she wanted to embarrass the Marquis's Mansion.
As expected, if they are not raised by their side since childhood, they are not close.
Yong'an Hou disliked Yu Youning more and more in his heart, but he could only respond respectfully, "This old minister has understood. If that's the case, then I won't punish you."
"Is that all?" Chu Huaixu asked coldly.
"What does your Highness mean? What else do you want?"
"Why is Your Majesty prejudiced against Youning? Why is he calling for Youning's death? Who told Your Majesty that all this was Youning's fault? Shouldn't Your Majesty punish the perpetrators?"
"this......"
Marquis Yong'an looked hesitant as he looked towards Lin Ruoli.
But this is a pear!
This is the future Crown Princess!
Lin Ruoli's tears flowed like a flood, "Brother Crown Prince, are you going to punish Li'er for Youning?"
"You're spreading rumors and telling lies all the time. You've been given a chance to clarify, but you haven't. You're still lying. Shouldn't you be punished?"
"Li'er didn't..." Lin Ruoli shook her head, "That's not what Li'er said..."
Lin Siqiong also hurriedly said, "Yes, Your Highness, these are indeed not what Li'er said, but the person who sent Li'er back said it. Prince Zhai is really something, he can't even speak clearly, which is why my father misunderstood and Youning was wronged. But fortunately, Your Highness came and explained everything clearly, which can be regarded as restoring Youning's innocence. Let's just forget about this matter!"
As she said this, Lin Siqiong gently patted Lin Ruoli's shoulder with her hand.
Lin Ruoli instantly understood what her mother meant. After looking at Chu Huaixu pitifully, her eyes rolled back and her body fell limply to the ground.
"Pear!"
Lin Siqiong exclaimed, quickly squatted down, and hugged Lin Ruoli in her arms.
Seeing this, the Marquis's wife quickly stood up and walked over. "What happened to Li'er? Quickly ask the court doctor to go to Chunxueyuan and send Li'er back as soon as possible!"
Lin Siqiong's face was filled with panic and worry, her eyes reddened. "Your Highness, Li'er has fainted. She is fragile to begin with. Your Highness would not want to take Li'er's life over this misunderstanding! If anything happens to Li'er, what good would it do Your Highness? Please atone for your sins. I will take Li'er back with me."
Lin Ruoli was held in the arms of the strong woman, followed by Lin Siqiong and Madam Hou on her left and right, and they quickly left the room.
Yong'an Marquis's face was filled with fatigue. "Your Highness, thank you for testifying for Youning and clarifying this matter. However, the rest is my family affairs, so I will not bother you with any more."
Chu Huaixu himself knew that Marquis Yong'an was unwilling, and he could not force Marquis Yong'an to punish Lin Ruoli.
Feeling unhappy, Chu Huaixu ignored the Marquis of Yong'an and looked at Yu Youning instead. "Youning, how are you? Are you scared?"
Yu Youning held Yu Tingwan's hand tightly and shook her head at Chu Huaixu, "No, I wasn't scared. Thank you for helping me. My mother is tired, and I want to take her back home."
"Okay." Chu Huaixu nodded. "After school tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the palace and meet my father, the emperor, and my mother, the empress. Youning is so cute, they'll definitely like you."
When Yong'an Hou heard this, he was shocked again, "Youning is going to the palace to see the emperor tomorrow? How can this be allowed!"
"Why not?"
Seeing Chu Huaixu's expression grow even colder, Marquis Yong'an hurriedly explained, "Your Highness has misunderstood. This old minister has no other intentions. It's just that Youning has only been back home for a few days and hasn't learned the rules yet. This old minister is just afraid that she will offend His Majesty and His Majesty after entering the palace."
"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. My father and mother only dislike those with deep scheming minds. Besides, Youning was invited to the palace by me. My father and mother know how to entertain guests better. Even if Youning is a little more lively, they will be more tolerant of the younger generation."
Yong'an Hou's heart skipped a beat. "Come to think of it, Li'er hasn't been to see the Empress for a while. Why not let Li'er go with us tomorrow?"
"Didn't she faint because she was weak? Then just take good care of her in the mansion!" Chu Huaixu refused directly.
Without waiting for Marquis Yong'an to say anything else, Chu Huaixu walked out together with Yu Youning and Yu Tingwan.
Yu Tingwan remained silent, his brows slightly lowered, and he looked somewhat depressed.
It was not until they returned to the room that Yu Youning hugged Yu Tingwan's arm and shook it, "Mother, this place is not good at all. They are not good to you, and they are not good to me either. I don't want to stay here anymore."
Yu Tingwan raised her hand and touched Yu Youning's fair and tender cheek. Her heart was filled with guilt and her eyes became even redder.
"It's all mother's fault. Youning almost got beaten." Yu Tingwan's voice choked with sobs. "Mother didn't expect father to be so cruel. If it weren't for the crown prince today..."
"If it weren't for the Crown Prince, I would have just knocked all those people down and taken Mother away from here!" Yu Youning said, clenching her hands into fists. "Mother, let's go! Okay? Grandpa and grandmother would definitely cry if they knew how much injustice Mother has endured here. Youning feels sorry for Mother, too!"
Yu Tingwan felt both amused and sad when he heard this.
It was obvious that Yu Youning had suffered many grievances, but she didn't care at all. She only cared about how much grievances her mother had suffered.
Since Youning protects her like this, she has to protect Youning too.
Yu Tingwan made up her mind, "Okay! Since they don't welcome us, let's just leave!"
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