In fact, Zhao Ying didn't need to remind Shangguan Shu, because Shangguan Shu's face was already very ugly.
Especially when he saw Shangguan Qingyue standing in the hall happily one moment and then stopped smiling after being exposed by Zhao Ziya, he felt really distressed.
And the culprit is his mistress...
How innocent is his Yue'er?
I don’t know who stole my voice, but I’m ridiculed again and again for not being able to speak!
Somehow, Zhao Zihua's sarcasm towards Yue'er sounded particularly harsh to him. He even thought, so what if you can talk? I just don't like you. Just like how Zhao Zihua was so perfect and outstanding in the past, but he never took her seriously.
Shangguan Shu stood up, walked forward, picked up Shangguan Qingyue, and comforted him in a low voice, "Don't be afraid, Yue'er, daddy is here, no one can bully you."
How could Shangguan Qingyue be afraid? She looked at the original heroine Zhao Zihua and wondered why a heroine like her would target a cannon fodder like her.
And when Shangguan Shu picked her up to comfort her, she caught a glimpse of jealousy in Zhao Zihua's eyes, and she suddenly understood something.
The little fellow lowered his head, his eyes rolling around, and then he sniffed twice. He put his little arms around Shangguan Shu's neck and started to squeeze out tears, "Wuwu... Daddy, Yue'er is so scared!"
However, Shangguan Qingyue tried to squeeze in for a long time but couldn't get out.
She couldn't help but admire the fake daughter. She could cry at will. Why couldn't she do that? It must be because she didn't work hard enough!
But she didn't need to try any harder.
When had Shangguan Shu ever seen his little girl begging for protection in a soft and sweet manner?
Now he is like this, he must be feeling extremely wronged!
Shangguan Shu's anger grew even stronger, and his face turned ashen.
He hugged the small gas tank in his arms a little tighter, then turned around.
He knelt down in front of Emperor Jianxi and reported to him and the Empress Dowager with a respectful attitude but a firm gaze.
Zhao Yao looked at it and felt a sinking feeling in her heart.
What is he going to do?
"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, I know my children are naughty, and I fear they may have offended the Empress Dowager without my proper attention. However, they are still young, and their words are without restraint. Even if Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager blame me, as their father, I am also guilty of my upbringing. I will take the punishment for them, and I dare not complain in the slightest!"
"But my little daughter, Yue'er, is less than three years old. When I heard that the Empress Dowager was celebrating her birthday, I wanted to congratulate her. However, due to my oral illness, I was insulted by the ministers. I would like to ask Princess Huai'an and Commandery Lady Mingya, which law did Yue'er's oral illness violate? Is oral illness really an unforgivable crime? Why should I suffer such humiliation?"
Shangguan Shu stared solemnly at the culprit Zhao Zihua, his love for his son reaching its peak. Fatherly love in this world is inherently biased. In the past, he always felt that he owed Zhao Yao's two children emotionally, so he always wanted to make it up to them in terms of status. But now he has finally figured it out.
If she doesn't love him, then she doesn't love him. He made up for them, but he also felt that he owed Yue'er more. He might not love Zhao Ying, but the children were the apple of his eye. He had raised them since birth and nurtured them into adults... Zhao Ying once said that she didn't ask her children to have a bright future or to be the best in everything, but she only asked them to be upright and happy people.
But now, his little Yue'er is unhappy.
Shangguan Shu's words were full of pearls, and he was very good at poking at people's pain. "The little princess is blessed by heaven, and is naturally sharp-eyed and eloquent. But if this is heaven's will only to humiliate a minister... hehe," Shangguan Shu smiled bleakly, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I hope you will understand what is right and wrong today!"
Who among those present is not a shrewd person?
This... Shangguan Shu's few words really elevated this issue to a higher level.
Is it unfair that Zhao Zihua was allowed to speak just to insult his daughter? Your Majesty, please understand. If Your Majesty doesn't side with him, wouldn't that be unfair to Your Majesty as well?
Zhao Ying was also shocked by Shangguan Shu and was once again impressed by the eloquence of this traitor.
It seems that Zhao Zihua has really hit a wall.
She attacked Zhao Yao simply to vent her anger on Yue'er. If she investigated what Zhao Yao said, it would be nothing more than an apology. If she punished her too severely, not only would it be inappropriate for the occasion and it would seem like she was targeting the Queen Mother, but it would also be for her own reputation, which would make her seem petty.
She was also irritated by Zhao Zihua's mockery of her little Yue'er. She actually wanted to see who Shangguan Shu would choose between Yue'er and his concubine...
She could do without Shangguan Shu as a man, but if he showed any favoritism towards her children and made them suffer injustice, she would really kill people!
Now... he is still a human being!
With him standing up for Yue'er, she felt a little relieved and glanced at Zhao Yao casually, happy to see them fighting among themselves.
The other children didn't understand, but Xiao Yue'er seemed to understand. Like her, she peeked out from Shangguan Shu's arms, looking so curious.
Emperor Jianxi naturally sided with Shangguan Qingyue, but he couldn't show too much favoritism. Besides, they were all children. Shangguan Shu started the fight first, so he simply went along with it, frowning and scolding, "Huai'an, is this the child you raised?"
"Yue'er is Zihua's sister after all. Zihua not only doesn't care about her but also despises her. Zihua, do you admit your guilt?"
Zhao Yao glared at Shangguan Shu with hatred, full of resentment, but now was not the time to lose her temper. She could only apologize, "Father, Zihua didn't mean it. She's still young and doesn't understand. I will definitely educate her well in the future!"
Zhao Ying sneered, "Teach? First there was Hu Yanxue, then there was you, my sister, and now there's Zihua... I no longer believe in your so-called upbringing. Who knows what you'll bring up next?"
"Sister Ying, are you blaming me? I know that my status is humble and my words carry little weight. I've also been in that wild place for several years, so I've offended you and your nephews. But it was also an unintentional mistake. Zihua has a miserable life. She hasn't had a biological father like Yue'er who stood up for her since she was a child... Woohoo, if my words have offended you, I'm willing to take the blame. Please don't blame Zihua!"
When Zhao Yao mentioned that Zhao Zihua had no father, she deliberately looked at Shangguan Shu, but Shangguan Shu didn't look at her.
Zhao Yao felt great pain in her heart.
While these words didn't move Shangguan Shu, they did move others. Princess Side wiped her tears and began to plead for Zhao Yao, "Royal brother, I don't think Zihua meant it. She's been without a father since she was a child, so there's no one to teach her how to behave. It's understandable that she made some minor mistakes."
Before Emperor Jianxi could speak, the Queen Mother nodded sympathetically and reached out for Zhao Zihua, "Zihua, come here, let Grandmother take a look!"
Zhao Zihua passed away crying.
The Queen Mother hugged Zhao Zihua and cried, "Poor Zihua!"
Shangguan Shu narrowed his eyes and said nothing.
Shangguan Qingyue looked up at his old father, enjoying the fun. "Dad, they seem to be trying to smooth things over. You can't let them go. If you let them go, my mother won't let you go when she gets home!"
They don't even take you seriously. They insult your wife and your children. Wow... You've been around for so many years, and you can't even protect your wife and children. Why are you still rebelling? Go home and plant potatoes!
[Hey...Aunt Huai'an is your white moonlight, are you reluctant to let her go? If you're reluctant, tell me that I can find a new father...]
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