Chapter 36 I Will Never Marry Her
It has been a month since Deng Youning replaced Han Qiongyue's meals.
Deng Zheng ate the food that his children carefully prepared with drugs for every day, and he had already shown signs of poisoning.
The Golden Palace.
Early morning.
"Congratulations, Lord. You have done a great job in disaster relief this time. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Emperor Dongji sat high on the throne, looking at He Xiangzhe, who had just returned to Beijing this morning, with great satisfaction.
"My heart is as pure as water, I only wish for peace and prosperity for the country and the people."
He Xiangzhe was wearing a scarlet official robe and standing in front of the hall with his hands clasped.
He had just turned twenty, was in the prime of his life, and had a lot of ambitions waiting to be realized.
Li Tianzhuo, who was standing at the front and wearing a purple official uniform, snorted indifferently when he heard this.
Just a guy who is eager for quick success and instant benefits.
"OK!"
"You are worthy of being my good son from Dongji!"
The emperor laughed with satisfaction.
As everyone was talking about this, a snoring sound was suddenly heard.
The emperor heard it very carefully, and was among the ministers in the front rows, wearing purple official uniforms.
His expression changed instantly, and he glanced at the ministers on both sides, and finally set his sights on the military officer.
A colleague standing by pushed Deng Zheng, who could fall asleep while standing.
The emperor roared in anger:
"Duke of the State!"
He slammed the ruler on the table hard, and the loud collision sound finally woke Deng Zheng up.
Can you fall asleep in court?
Dare to fall asleep?
Deng Zheng is also the first since the founding of the country!
"Did Mr. Deng sleep well?"
The emperor's tone was very gloomy, but there was no emotion in it.
Realizing that he had caused a big disaster, Deng Zheng immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has been in turmoil recently, and the emperor has heard about various things that have happened. This time, he will not bother with him.
But if it happens again, he will be punished for contempt of the imperial authority and will be beaten with a hundred sticks!
He Xiangzhe hadn't seen his childhood sweetheart Deng Xuelian for a long time. He had just finished court and was busy returning home with Deng Zheng.
He also sent a servant to bring a gift for Deng Xuelian.
The gift was very large, covered with black cloth, and was transported by eight horses!
"Lian'er~"
When He Xiangzhe saw Deng Xuelian coming, she was the only one left in his eyes.
They even forgot to greet Gu who came with them.
"Brother Zhe, you have been on this journey to provide disaster relief and have worked hard. You should go home and rest first."
Deng Xuelian's eyes seemed to be able to speak.
She blinked slightly, filled with worry and heartache for He Xiangzhe.
"Only Lian'er misses me so much."
"Although I'm in the north, I heard some rumors about Beijing on my way back."
"Did something happen to Brother Deng?"
"Is everything all right at home?"
He Xiangzhe asked anxiously.
The Deng family has a new second daughter; the prince hired someone to kill his sister, and the murderer broke his arm...
He Xiangzhe also knew most of the details.
Therefore, he was very worried about Deng Xuelian's situation in the Duke's Mansion, fearing that the vicious Deng Youning would bully her.
When he mentioned these things, Gu's face instantly fell.
"Alas, it's all family misfortune!"
Gu sighed. Family disgrace should not be made public, so she didn't plan to tell He Xiangzheming.
However, He Xiangzhe has already confirmed in his heart that it must be as the rumors outside say.
"No wonder Uncle Deng fell asleep while standing at the morning court today."
"He must have been worrying about the affairs of the mansion a lot during this period!"
He Xiangzhe recalled Deng Zheng's snoring in the morning this morning and now he was worried for him and broke into a cold sweat.
Fortunately, the emperor did not blame him.
"What? How could he do something so stupid?"
Gu asked, frowning in confusion.
Could it be that he went out to drink and have fun again these days without telling me?
It seems that I have to have a good chat with my husband later.
"There are so many chores at home that it's normal for my father to be overworked."
"In the final analysis, it is us, the children, who are unfilial!"
Deng Xuelian frowned slightly, acting out an innocent and aggrieved expression to the extreme.
She also had doubts in her heart. Deng Zheng was a martial artist and had always been in very good health. However, she did see that he looked listless during this period.
And the sleep time is obviously longer than before.
All the signs are very similar to the appearance after the poison used on my grandmother took effect.
In contrast, the poisoned grandmother looked fine and was still in good health.
Could it be that...
Deng Youning also poisoned her father? !
Thinking about these things in her mind, Deng Xuelian's face became extremely sad.
Seeing her like this, He Xiangzhe concluded that she was troubled by Deng Youning.
"Don't worry, Lian'er. Even if the legitimate daughter comes back, I will never marry her!"
"I, He Xiangzhe, will only marry you in this life, and I will not marry anyone else but you!"
He Xiangzhe's attitude also made Deng Xuelian and Gu's situation most difficult.
None of them would easily give up the opportunity to curry favor with the prince.
Regarding the He family's marriage, either they have to cancel the engagement completely, or they have to force it on Deng Youning.
"Let's not talk about these unhappy things for now."
"The gift my nephew brought with him is still in the garden."
"It's so huge, and the guards said it makes strange noises. I wonder what it is?"
Gu's attention was all focused on the gift sent by He Xiangzhe.
She actually hoped that He Xiangzhe could bring something shocking.
Deng Xuelian also took the opportunity to change the subject:
"Yes, Brother Zhe, the gift caused a stir in the house. I'm sure my grandmother and my sister also heard the noise and have passed by."
He Xiangzhe nodded upon hearing this.
That was the gift he gave to Lian'er, and it couldn't be seen by anyone else first.
Han Qiongyue, who heard the news, also rushed over in time.
But Deng Youning, who didn't like to join in the fun, didn't come. She just watched from afar when Pai Ying was around.
Let’s see what He Xiangzhe is up to.
Deng Zheng also called Deng Yi over.
After losing his arm, Deng Yi felt very inferior. Facing He Xiangzhe, who had always been better than him in every way, he didn't want to see him again.
But he can't hide forever.
"Brother Deng..."
"Have you recovered a little?"
He Xiangzhe, who grew up with Deng Yi, felt uncomfortable when he saw his empty sleeves.
After thinking for a moment and seeing the relieved smile on Deng Yi's face, he dared to continue speaking.
"It's all right now."
"I am planning to study hard this year and take part in the spring exam next year."
After exchanging pleasantries, He Xiangzhe finally took off the black cloth covering the "gift".
That was a live black bear!
The whole body is dark, with some white hair on the collar.
When it was brought here just now, He Xiangzhe ordered someone to feed it with sleeping pills and let it sleep.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be so motionless.
"Is this... a black bear?"
Deng Zheng's eyes widened instantly and he moved forward.
Not to mention him, no one in the Deng family has ever seen a living bear.
Even Han Qiongyue was surprised.
She had hunted bears in the army when she was young, but had been shot to death by an arrow.
This was her first time to have such close contact with a living, snoring bear.
"Brother Zhe, what is this...?"
Although Deng Xuelian also found it very novel, she still didn't quite understand why He Xiangzhe gave her this thing?
"I discovered this bear by chance when I was in the northern border."
"In order to capture it alive, I lost two servants."
"Don't be afraid, Lian'er. It has taken medicine and won't wake up for a while."
He Xiangzhe induced Deng Xuelian to touch the bear and pulled her little hand towards the bear's head.
Deng Xuelian was a little hesitant at first, but when she saw He Xiangzhe reaching out to touch it unscrupulously, she also touched the bear's ear out of curiosity.
The soft and elastic touch made her feel happy instantly.
"Lian'er, this bear is my gift to you."
"This kind of rare item is priceless even in the entire capital."
"The possession of the Zhenguo Mansion can also highlight Uncle Deng's extraordinary skills and his invincibility."
Of course, He Xiangzhe did his best to please his future father-in-law.
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