Hearing this, Jiang Huaiyu's worries did not lessen; instead, they deepened. He gripped Bai Yujing's hand tightly, his eyes resolute: "Husband, if that's the case, why do you look so tired? Has something else happened?"
Bai Yujing was silent for a moment, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Yu'er, do you still remember the little courtyard we built together?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded: "Of course I remember, that was our secret base. Husband, what happened to that little courtyard?"
Bai Yujing's eyes grew increasingly gloomy: "That little courtyard was destroyed by Princess Ziyan, and she still wanted to marry me."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaiyu's face turned pale instantly. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with anger: "Princess Ziyan? How dare she be so rude! Husband, you don't need to worry, I will find a way to solve this problem."
Bai Yujing gently shook her head, her eyes full of helplessness: "Yu'er, I know you will definitely stand up for me, but this matter involves too much, and I don't want you to worry about me."
Jiang Huaiyu hugged Bai Yujing tightly, her eyes filled with determination: "Husband, no matter what happens, I will stand by your side. We will face this together and we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."
Jiang Huaiyu was stunned, her fists clenched, utterly astonished. Her eyes widened as she looked at Bai Yujing, her voice trembling as she asked, "Bai Yujing, you...you really refused Princess Ziyan's invitation to the banquet?"
Bai Yujing nodded slightly, her expression calm: "Yes, Huaiyu. Princess Ziyan did make that request, but I cannot betray you, betray the feelings between us."
A warm feeling welled up in Jiang Huaiyu's heart, but she still asked incredulously, "Then...she actually dared to destroy our little courtyard and cut down your flowering trees and bamboo grove?"
A flash of anger crossed Bai Yujing's eyes, but she quickly calmed down: "Yes, she angrily ordered her servants to do it. But I won't let her succeed. I will let her know that the dignity of the Jiang family is inviolable."
Jiang Huaiyu bit her lip, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Yujing, how should we deal with this? We can't just let it go like this."
Bai Yujing gently patted Jiang Huaiyu's shoulder and said softly, "Huaiyu, don't worry, I already have a plan. Wait here for a moment, I'll go and discuss it with my uncle."
With that, Bai Yujing turned and left, leaving Jiang Huaiyu alone in the courtyard. Looking at the destroyed flowers, trees, and bamboo grove, she was filled with anger and reluctance. She couldn't help but recall the wonderful times she and Bai Yujing had spent here, and her resolve to seek justice for her husband grew even stronger.
Soon after, Bai Yujing returned with Uncle Jiang. Uncle Jiang looked serious, a flash of anger crossing his eyes as he looked at the scene before him. He said to Bai Yujing in a deep voice, "Yujing, don't worry about this. I will definitely stand up for you."
Bai Yujing nodded slightly, looking gratefully at her uncle, Jiang. Jiang Huaiyu also seized the opportunity to say, "Uncle, you must stand up for us! We can't let Princess Ziyan bully us like this."
Uncle Jiang pondered for a moment, then said to Bai Yujing, "Yujing, go and make preparations. I'm going to take you to Princess Ziyan's residence to demand an explanation. Huaiyu, you come along too, so she can see the unity of our Jiang family."
Bai Yujing and Jiang Huaiyu responded in unison, and then the three of them went together to Princess Ziyan's residence.
The residence of Princess Ziyan was incredibly luxurious and resplendent. The three of them entered the main hall, where Princess Ziyan sat regally in the main seat, her expression arrogant.
Jiang's eldest uncle said in a deep voice, "Princess Ziyan, do you know your crime?"
Princess Ziyan's eyes widened, not expecting the Jiang family to dare question her. She sneered and said, "Uncle Jiang, what crime have I committed?"
Bai Yujing stepped forward, pointed to the destroyed courtyard, and said, "Princess Ziyan, you destroyed our courtyard and cut down my flowering trees and bamboo grove. What kind of logic is this?"
Princess Ziyan glared at Bai Yujing and said angrily, "Bai Yujing, how dare you refuse my banquet invitation and criticize me here? I'm going to teach you a lesson and let you know the majesty of Princess Ziyan."
Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but interject, "Princess Ziyan, aren't you afraid of incurring public outrage by acting this way?"
Princess Ziyan sneered: "Public outrage? Who dares to have public outrage against me, Princess Ziyan? Your Jiang family dares to treat me like this, aren't you afraid I'll tell the Emperor and implicate your whole family?"
A flash of anger crossed Uncle Jiang's eyes, but he quickly suppressed his emotions and said calmly, "Princess Ziyan, aren't you afraid of retribution one day for your arrogance?"
Princess Ziyan said disdainfully, "Retribution? I, Princess Ziyan, have always acted recklessly and have never seen retribution. If your Jiang family dares to keep bothering me, don't blame me for being impolite."
Bai Yujing said coldly, "Princess Ziyan, you will regret your arrogance one day. Our Jiang family is not to be trifled with. Just you wait and see."
After saying this, Bai Yujing, along with Jiang Huaiyu and Jiang's eldest uncle, left Princess Ziyan's residence. Back home, the three began discussing how to deal with Princess Ziyan's provocation.
Jiang Huaiyu said, "We can't just sit here and wait to die. We must find a way to fight back. Otherwise, Princess Ziyan will become even more demanding."
Bai Yujing nodded and said, "That's right. We need to let her know that the Jiang family is not to be trifled with. I will find a way to make Princess Ziyan receive the punishment she deserves."
Uncle Jiang said in a deep voice, "Yujing, tell us your plans. The entire Jiang family will support you."
Bai Yujing smiled slightly, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Uncle, Huaiyu, rest assured, I will make Princess Ziyan pay the price and seek justice for our Jiang family."
Jiang Huaiyu gritted her teeth in anger, and the teacup in her hand shattered with a crash, shards flying everywhere. Her eyes widened, flashing with furious flames. Bai Yujing stood to the side, his expression grave. He knew that Jiang Huaiyu was a woman of courage and wisdom, and her anger at this moment was not merely due to Princess Ziyan's arrogance.
"Bai Yujing, tell me, what kind of power does this Princess Ziyan possess that makes her so unscrupulous!" Jiang Huaiyu's voice was cold and firm.
Bai Yujing pondered for a moment and said, "The power behind her is extraordinary, otherwise I wouldn't have been so easily expelled. But I, Bai Yujing, will never let her succeed, even if it means being crushed to pieces."
A hint of relief flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes; Bai Yujing was a responsible man. She took Bai Yujing's hand and said softly, "I know you won't give in, but we need to have a plan. We absolutely cannot let Princess Ziyan continue to run rampant."
Bai Yujing nodded and said, "I have come up with a plan, but I need your help."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly and said, "Go ahead."
Bai Yujing said, "We need to find someone who can give us influence in the government. I've heard that Minister Lu of the Ministry of Justice is an upright and honest official. If we can get him to handle this case, we'll have a glimmer of hope."
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