These words stunned not only Qiao Ziming, but also Jiang Shi and Qiao Zixi.
Qiao Zixi immediately roared, "You're talking nonsense! My sister-in-law, the princess, would never do anything to hurt my brother! I think you've been bewitched by Su Muxi and are slandering my sister-in-law!"
Qiao Zixi no longer cared about the pain on her face, and she no longer recognized Qiao Xiuyuan as her father. Her eyes were fierce, as if she wanted to devour him.
Qiao Xiuyuan frowned, his eyes showing no anger, only disdain.
"Chang Zhong, cut off the young lady's tongue."
Although his tone was calm, he looked like a demon crawling out of hell.
Upon hearing this, Chang Zhong responded softly and walked towards Qiao Zixi with a blank expression.
Qiao Zixi was stunned. She never expected that her father would actually want to cut off her tongue!
But upon closer reflection, it's not surprising, considering her father just kicked her twice and even stomped on her face...
Jiang was already exhausted from the pain, but when she saw Chang Zhong about to cut off Qiao Zixi's tongue, she suddenly felt a surge of strength and hurriedly crawled to Qiao Xiuyuan's feet, pleading urgently, "My lord, please don't! Please spare Xi'er!"
As he spoke, he hurriedly reminded Qiao Zixi, who was already terrified, "Xi'er, why don't you quickly beg your father!"
Qiao Zixi snapped out of her daze. Though filled with resentment, she had no choice but to cry and beg for mercy, "Father, I was wrong! Please don't cut out my tongue! I promise I won't talk nonsense again! Please! Waaah..."
Qiao Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, then suddenly laughed again.
"Haha! Good, aren't you known for your loose tongue and vicious mouth? Keep your tongue so you can curse Bai Mengying every day!"
"Do you know why your face was scratched by a tree branch back then? It's because the envoy from Northern Yan praised you for being charming and cute, but didn't praise Bai Mengying. She didn't want anyone to surpass her, so she planned to hurt your face!"
"It's ridiculous that you still treat her like a sister, being intimate with her and protecting her! If I'm not mistaken, Bai Mengying was definitely behind this on your face!"
"But this time I don't blame her, because you deserve to be like this! You brought it all on yourself!"
Qiao Zixi wanted to retort, but thinking of her tongue, she could only obediently shut her mouth and dare not speak again.
Qiao Xiuyuan looked at Qiao Zixi's disbelieving expression and felt like a complete failure.
Why are his two children so stupid, unable to tell who is human and who is a ghost?
They despise and target their benefactors, but defend and treat the mastermind behind their harm with utmost sincerity.
After letting out a heavy sigh, Qiao Xiuyuan found a chair nearby and sat down.
"Since you are blind and ignorant, then I will help you see the truth."
"Do you really think Bai Mengying is as innocent and kind as she appears, and that she's completely devoted to Zi Mo? Ha!"
"When she was eight years old, she was able to gouge out the eyes of a young palace maid and then chop her up alive to use as fertilizer. Even I am ashamed of myself for such a person, yet you consider her kind. Tell me how ridiculous that is!"
"Back then, when Zixi's face was slashed, I sent people to investigate the matter secretly and found that it was all done by Bai Mengying out of jealousy."
"Although I was very angry at the time and wanted to confront the Empress, I held back after thinking it over. This was because I had no real power at the time and had to rely on the Empress to serve as an official in the court. The Empress may have felt guilty because she thought her niece had injured my daughter's face, which is why she recommended me to the Ministry of War in front of the Emperor."
As he spoke, a loving expression appeared on his face as he looked at Qiao Zixi and said softly, "Zixi, don't worry, I've always kept this score in mind for you. That's why I've been working so hard to climb up the ranks and escape the Empress's control, all so that one day I can get justice for you!"
At this point, he turned to look at Qiao Ziming, "I never expected that before I could become a high-ranking official in Qi, Bai Mengying would break your leg!"
"No matter what, you and Zixi are still my biological children. Bai Mengying has repeatedly harmed you. I really wish I could tear her to pieces!"
“But after you broke your leg, Bai Mengying married into Ganzhou, which gave your father a legitimate reason to propose to the Su family.”
“Since Xi’er married into the Marquis’s mansion, everything has gone smoothly in my career. Zixi’s face has recovered, Chunhua’s health has improved, and even your leg has been healed by Xi’er. If life continues to go smoothly like this, perhaps I will give up everything and not seek great wealth and honor, but only wish that our whole family can stay together in peace.”
But as soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Xiuyuan reverted to his previous manic state, suddenly stood up, strode to Qiao Ziming's side, and mercilessly stepped on Qiao Ziming's thigh.
Even though Qiao Ziming had an extremely high pain tolerance, he couldn't help but let out a scream.
"ah!…"
Qiao Ziming was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that his father's kick had broken his leg.
Is he really his biological son?
He was so protective of Bai Mengying just moments ago, but now he's ruthlessly broken his leg.
To the father, what exactly were he, his sister, and his mother?!
Qiao Xiuyuan looked at the three people on the ground, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips. Then, expressionless, he instructed Chang Zhong, "Keep the servants quiet. Have the madam and young lady carried back to their own courtyard. There's no need to call a doctor. This is the punishment they deserve."
"As for the Crown Prince, after I have met with His Majesty, I will personally go and ask Xi'er to treat him."
After saying that, he looked down at Qiao Ziming and said, "Xi'er is the most soft-hearted. You should make good use of that. Remember! This is the last chance I'm giving you. If you can't win Xi'er back, then I have no reason to keep you, this good-for-nothing son!"
To actually drive away Xi'er just to marry that slut Bai Mengying as a concubine is incredibly stupid!
Qiao Xiuyuan didn't really use his hands at all, but instead used his feet to teach the three a lesson. However, before leaving, he took out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, and dusted off non-existent dust from his body.
Just as they were about to leave, Qiao Ziming weakly said, "How can I believe what you're saying?"
Qiao Xiuyuan sneered, without even turning his head.
"Ha! Isn't the eighth day of next month your wedding day with Bai Mengying? I won't stop you from going to propose, nor will I stop you from marrying Bai Mengying. I just don't know if you can get the person you want. But before that, you must keep Xi'er."
Many things are unclear to those involved. Once you step outside your own circle and look at the whole thing from a different perspective, you won't be led by the nose.
Although Qiao Xiuyuan thought Qiao Ziming was incredibly stupid, he believed that after he revealed the truth about what happened back then, Qiao Ziming would step back from his previous situation and seriously observe Bai Mengying.
Only after seeing the contrast with that bitch Bai Mengying will Qiao Ziming see how good Xi'er is and truly love her for a lifetime!
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