Chapter 49: All Face, No Brain
"Stop!" Princess Shun's face turned blue with anger, and she ordered her attendants, "What are you all standing there for? Pull them away quickly!"
The guards rushed forward, and Ren Qingxia also came forward to help, forcefully separating Xiao Wentao and Gu Heng, whose clothes were dirty and hair was messy from the scuffle.
The two men stared at each other with red eyes as if they were enemies, and they looked like they could start fighting again at any time.
At first, Xiao Wentao wanted to explain, but later he was beaten so much that he became furious and just started fighting with Gu Heng without caring about anything, venting all the frustration and annoyance in his heart.
Gu Heng's martial arts skills were inferior to his, and he was hit several times on the face, which was red and swollen with bruises. Madam Gu was so distressed that she kept asking for a doctor.
"Heng'er, why did Prince Xiao hit you?" Old Madam Gu asked before Princess Shunjun did, directly positioning Gu Heng as the victim and making herself the one who was right.
How could the Princess of Shun County let her son suffer this? She immediately said, "Old Madam, what you said is inappropriate. My son has a very kind character and has been on good terms with Master Gu in the past. He would never attack without reason."
"Besides, as you all saw, my son has bruises on his face, and it's hard to say who started it first. I think it's better to get the facts straight first, so as not to wrongly accuse the two children. What do you think, Madam?"
After she had said all the good things, what could Madam Gu do? She nodded and turned to ask her grandson, "Heng'er, Grandma knows you never like to get violent with others. What's going on? Don't worry, I'm here and I won't let you suffer in vain."
These words had a hidden meaning, and Gu Heng understood it, but he couldn't say it.
If the truth is told and a bad reputation spreads, how will Qing'er cope with the future?
He pursed his lips, wanting to be considerate, but couldn't think of a way to have the best of both worlds.
Seeing this, Princess Shun immediately looked at Xiao Wentao, who was being supported by the guards. "Since Master Gu is not comfortable speaking, Tao'er, you speak."
Xiao Wentao didn't think twice and felt that he was being wronged by his good brother. He was eager to defend himself and blurted out, "Although Miss Zhu and I met at the rockery, we were just talking and behaved like gentlemen. We didn't cross the line. It was Ah Heng who misunderstood me and hit me without giving me any explanation."
After he finished speaking, he still felt aggrieved, and covered his swollen cheek with his hands and let out a "hiss".
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhu in the crowd was stunned. Didn’t her daughter say she was going to talk to her younger sisters?
She hurriedly looked for her daughter among the ladies, but couldn't find her.
His face turned pale immediately, and if the maid had not supported him, he would have collapsed.
Princess Shun turned her head and, ignoring the panic on Madam Zhu's face, asked, "Madam Zhu, may I ask where your daughter is now?"
Madam Zhu pinched her handkerchief vigorously and made up an excuse: "Qing'er is weak. She felt tired after accompanying me to appreciate the flowers for a while, so I sent her to the warm room to rest. I just checked, and she wasn't there. She must have rested well. I don't know where she went."
How could you ladies not hear such an obvious excuse?
If they really cared about Miss Zhu's reputation, they should have given a specific location and quickly summoned the person to confront her. Such vague words clearly showed that something was amiss.
Even those who had a history of conflict with Madam Zhu smiled and said, "That's all there is to it. For the sake of Miss Zhu's reputation, the princess should quickly send someone to fetch her and explain the situation clearly, so as to avoid wrongfully accusing a good person."
Princess Shun was about to agree when the silent Gu Heng suddenly said, "This matter has nothing to do with Miss Zhu."
He looked at Xiao Wentao and winked at him as he spoke: "You and I are arguing over a thousand-mile horse. Why drag Miss Zhu into this for no reason? It will only damage Miss Zhu's reputation. But I will give the horse to you and won't compete with you anymore."
Gu Heng had made it so clear that anyone with a brain would have just continued the conversation and let the fight go for Zhu Wanqing's sake.
Young people are full of passion, and there is no shame in fighting for a BMW. Others who hear this will only say that it is a case of youthful spirit.
Xiao Wentao understood, but he was unwilling to continue talking.
He felt that his good brother had misunderstood him. Everything between him and Zhu Wanqing was innocent and honest. They had never done anything wrong. So what was there that he couldn't tell others?
He must explain everything clearly in front of everyone today!
"Ah Heng, there's no need to talk about other things. Miss Zhu and I are innocent and there's nothing to hide. Please just confront me, Miss Zhu."
Gu Heng was almost mad with anger at his words. If Ren Qingxia hadn't held him back, he would have rushed up and beaten him up again!
Why didn't he realize before that this guy's brain was full of mush?
Not to mention Gu Heng, even Ren Qingxia wanted to punch Xiao Wentao.
How come you only have a face but no brain?
If Zhu Wanqing is exposed, all five of them will be finished! !
He and Yun Jian don't want to confess to their family members so soon! !
Xiao Wentao was eager to prove his innocence, so he turned around to look for the person who was unconscious under the plum tree, and ordered someone to find a doctor.
But where is there anyone under the plum tree?
[Are you stupid? Pei Yunjian took Miss Zhu away while you were fighting. She should be in the warm room by now, right? Then Miss Zhu can explain that she fell asleep in the warm room and didn't go anywhere.]
Chu Liuzheng just thought that Pei Yunjian was smart, when he suddenly saw Pei Yunjian on the opposite side carrying the person back and placing him on the other side of the rockery.
He put it down and left.
Chu Liuzheng: ???
No, what are you playing?
[Damn! Another tyrant!]
"Cough!" A light cough suddenly came from my ear.
Chu Liuzheng turned his head and looked at Xiao Jingfan, and their eyes met closely.
Just after she finished cursing in her heart, she suddenly saw the enchanting face of the real owner. Chu Liuzheng was so scared that she sat down on the ground. Her back hit the flowers and trees, making a rustling sound. A small yellow flower floated down and happened to land in her hair.
Xiao Jingfan glanced at the small flower and suddenly thought that it was quite beautiful.
Chu Liuzheng didn't bother to slow down his heartbeat. He quickly got up and asked softly, "Master, you..."
"Shut up." Before she could finish, Xiao Jingfan raised his hand, raised his index finger, and pressed it against her thin lips.
Chu Liuzheng immediately shut up obediently.
【Just do whatever the boss says.】
"cough."
"cough."
"cough."
There were a few quiet coughs behind him, and Chu Liuzheng suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart, and slowly turned his head to look.
!!!
His father’s big face looks so familiar!
Zhou Yuande and his entourage and other ministers grinned and smiled at Chu Liuzheng as kindly as possible, so kindly that Chu Liuzheng got goosebumps.
She forced a stiff smile back at the corners of her lips.
Just when I didn't know how to respond next, someone next to me suddenly pulled my arm and said, "Come here."
Xiao Jingfan pulled the woman next to him over to watch.
What's there to say to those old guys? Just watch the fun!
Rather than dealing with a group of ministers who seemed to be possessed by evil spirits, Chu Liuzheng would rather watch the fun with the tyrant.
The hole they dug to peek through was not very big, and in order to see more clearly, the two men did not realize that they were so close that they could touch each other.
The people behind him: "..."
We should be under the car.
Zhou Yuande winked at the gentlemen: Don't spoil His Majesty's mood.
All the ministers nodded in unison: Understood!
(End of this chapter)
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