Chapter 93: Requesting to Leave the House
No matter how proud and talented Qi Mubai was, he could not confront Hao Mengye on the spot, let alone criticize the Red Dragon Guards - even if everyone knew it.
Hao Mengye looked around, his eyes fell on Yu Shengsheng who was sitting there alone, and he felt sorry for her.
He turned around and saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, I did invite Miss Yu to the Zhenqiao Tower to investigate the case, but she never did anything wrong.
The Red Dragon Guards only obey the emperor's orders. The commander repeatedly reminded us that although we are of low rank and our words are not taken seriously, we must think of the dignity of the royal family in everything we say and do. Our death is not a pity, and our reputation is not worth mentioning, but we must not humiliate the dignity of the royal family because of our mistakes."
The emperor nodded slowly: "I understand Qing Yin's painstaking efforts."
"Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with me, but since the top scholar mentioned Zhenqiao Tower, I have to say that after investigation, Miss Yu's background is innocent."
Clean record, just four words, carry more weight than thousands of words spoken by others.
This has been investigated by the Red Dragon Guards!
Qi Mubai opened his mouth to speak, but Kong Dezhao waved his hand: "Shut up, I don't want to hear you."
He turned to Su Yanshu who was standing beside him and said, "Second Brother Su, tell me, has Shengsheng's visit to the Su family brought you any trouble?"
Su Yanshu held the wine glass tightly and had not yet come to his senses.
He was still in shock about Qi Mubai's proposal to Su Zhiyi.
How could it be? Why would Qi Mubai say that? What is he going to do?
Su Zhiyi is his, he has wanted her for a long time, and he is about to get her. Who does Qi Mubai think he is, and how dare he ask for her?
Hearing Kong Dezhao's question, Su Yanshu put down his wine glass heavily.
He didn't care what Kong Dezhao said, he was determined to go against Qi Mubai.
"Of course not," Su Yanshu said loudly, "Shengsheng is well-behaved and sensible. Our whole family likes her very much. Everyone is fine too, so how can she be said to be cursed?"
Qi Mubai asked back: "Is everything fine? What happened to Princess Rongyang's leg? Wasn't it caused by Yu Shengsheng?"
Yu Shengsheng's eyelids trembled slightly, and a fishy and sweet taste came into her throat.
Yu Shengsheng would never have thought that Qi Mubai would use this matter to attack her.
At that time, she believed in the Su family, but the Su family abandoned her. She was hurt and resentful, but later there was no more ripples.
And now, Qi Mubai also said so.
She stood up slowly.
Qi Mubai's question made Su Yanshu unable to refute - even though he knew that Yu Shengsheng was wronged.
Just as he was hesitating, he saw Yu Shengsheng coming over and he couldn't help but straighten up.
Qi Mubai was just about to press on with his victory when he saw Yu Shengsheng coming over, and all his words got stuck in his throat.
Yu Shengsheng walked slowly and lightly, her black hair was as black as night, reflecting her pale face. Her beautiful eyes were as deep as an abyss, as if they could suck a person's soul in.
Qi Mubai had never seen Yu Shengsheng like this.
"Shengsheng..." he murmured subconsciously.
This was the first time he called her after more than three years.
"Don't call me," Yu Shengsheng's voice was light but firm.
Qi Mubai's expression froze, he clenched his hands tightly, and moved his lips twice, but no sound came out.
Yu Shengsheng knelt down and kowtowed several times: "Your Majesty, I am Yu Shengsheng, a humble girl. I grew up in the countryside. I have no father, no mother, and no one to rely on. Only an old lady next door, Mrs. Wu, is willing to help me a little."
"Ms. Wu is now a slave in the Su family. I ask the emperor to make the decision and allow me and Ms. Wu to leave the Su family."
Su Yanshu was startled and stood up quickly: "Shengsheng."
Yu Shengsheng didn't look at anyone, and said to herself: "I am indeed unlucky, and I have nothing to contribute to the Su family. I really don't have the face to stay in the Su family anymore."
"The general is a pillar of the country, the second son is extremely talented, and I am just an ordinary person whose life is worthless. I dare not use my lowly life to affect the Su family again."
"Please grant my blessing, Your Majesty," Yu Shengsheng kowtowed again.
With a "bang".
The hall was silent and everyone was shocked.
No one expected that Yu Shengsheng had the courage to come out and say these words to the emperor.
She wanted nothing, didn't say a word to defend herself, and just wanted to take an old slave away.
The emperor frowned and thought. The development of this matter was beyond his expectations, and his mind was not on these trivial matters.
He didn't care whether a commoner girl's fate was good or bad, or who she married. It was only because of Kong Dezhao and a series of connections that Yu Shengsheng appeared in front of him.
Su Yanshu quickly stepped out and knelt down beside Yu Shengsheng.
"Your Majesty, Shengsheng is in the Su family. The Su family has long regarded her as a relative, otherwise they would not have brought Wu, who took care of her, into the mansion to live with her in her old age. Shengsheng's life is not bad, but she has a miserable life. The whole Su family loves her very much. If we let her go like this, it will be hard to rest in peace."
Su Yanshu whispered to Yu Shengsheng again, "Shengsheng, don't make trouble. The emperor is very busy and has to worry about important matters in the court. Today is a happy event for the court. How can you make the emperor worry about your little thing?"
He lowered his voice, but the emperor and empress could still hear every word clearly.
The emperor nodded slightly, his eyes approving.
Kong Dezhao took over the conversation: "Your Majesty, Shengsheng asked to leave the Su family. This is not a difficult matter. Why bother? If you agree to marry me, I will be happy, and she will naturally be able to leave the Su family. It's a win-win situation."
Qi Mubai blurted out again: "No!"
Kong Dezhao couldn't help it this time and raised his hand to slap him.
"No, no, you really think you can do whatever you want just because you passed the imperial examination? You have no right to interfere in my affairs?"
"Even if your ancestors were alive, they would not dare to say anything about this prince's affairs."
He used quite a lot of force in this slap, and Qi Mubai took the blow so hard that a slap mark immediately appeared on his face and blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.
This was unexpected, yet reasonable.
Qi Mubai shouted twice in a row, it would be strange if Kong Dezhao didn't beat him.
The emperor's face darkened: "De Zhao."
Kong Dezhao shook his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I just couldn't help myself."
The queen sighed softly, "Your Majesty, Shengsheng is pretty. When I was teaching her the rules, I thought that this face might cause something."
"Alas, we should not interfere in the affairs of young people. In my opinion, it is better to let them do what they want."
The prince glanced at the queen with a somewhat anxious look - this was a perfect opportunity, as long as he added fuel to the fire, let the deputy astronomer do another prediction, and say a few auspicious words, he could get the emperor to grant the marriage, and the matter would be done.
Why do you say that?
The queen gave him a look, signaling him not to be anxious.
The emperor didn't want to get involved in such matters, nor did he want to grant the marriage, but after hearing what the queen said, he was very satisfied and just walked down the stairs.
"I almost forgot that the Queen once taught Yu Shengsheng. So the Queen should know her very well and her opinions are most pertinent."
"Well," the emperor said slowly.
Yu Shengsheng clenched her hands, and beads of tears rolled down her forehead silently.
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