at the same time.
When Grand Tutor Cheng spoke up for Zhou Zhenguang in the Golden Phoenix Hall, His Majesty was furious and ordered that news of Grand Tutor Cheng's imprisonment be sent back to the palace.
The servants and maids in the mansion were filled with anxiety. Although they dared not say it out loud, they were all resenting Grand Tutor Cheng in their hearts.
No,
It should be a complaint against Cheng Xianyi.
If it weren't for Miss insisting on getting engaged to Young Master Zhou, Master wouldn't have pleaded for General Zhou's sake, and without his pleading, the Cheng family wouldn't be in this predicament.
They were slaves, having sold themselves into servitude.
We share the same fate as the Cheng family, whether it prospers or suffers.
"What can we do now? The master has been imprisoned. I heard that the Embroidered Uniform Guard has already raided the Zhou family's residence. More than two hundred people in the Zhou family will either be beheaded or exiled."
"Miss is really something. There are so many young masters in the capital, why did she have to choose Zhou Cheng, that good-for-nothing playboy? I knew Zhou Cheng had ulterior motives for suddenly abandoning Miss Lin, isn't this it?"
"I think the previous Fourth Prince was quite good. It's a pity that he had his tongue cut out and his tendons severed for no reason... Honestly, even so, I still think he was better than Young Master Zhou."
"Who would be engaged to a traitor! Miss has gone mad! What will we do if the Grand Tutor falls?"
Just last month, these servants and maids were praising Cheng Xianyi for her good taste.
They also praised Zhou Cheng for being exceptionally handsome and caring.
But now... ha.
Standing at the corner, Butler Cheng heard all the discontented murmurs. He wanted to reprimand them, but swallowed his words: "When the wall falls, everyone pushes it down. Let it go."
"I can shut their mouths, but I can't shut the mouths of the whole world."
“Miss Lin personally accused the Zhou family of treason. Miss, oh Miss… Whether the Zhou family is innocent or not is no longer important. What is important is that from now on, there will be no more General’s Mansion in the capital.”
"Aren't you going to wake up? Aren't you going to give up?"
"Why insist on being so inextricably linked with Young Master Zhou? It even dragged the master into prison..."
The housekeeper felt from the bottom of her heart that Cheng Xianyi's choice was wrong and that she would definitely regret it in the future. She shouldn't have been so devoted to Zhou Cheng and shouldn't have supported him at all costs.
Perhaps!
Perhaps it's not too late?
If the young lady were to enter the palace now, sincerely pleading guilty to His Majesty and saying that the Grand Tutor's previous statements were due to being misled by the Zhou family, and asking His Majesty to be lenient and release the Grand Tutor?
Thinking this, the butler's heart tightened, and he quickly knocked on Cheng Xianyi's bedroom door.
"Knock knock knock-"
"Miss? Are you asleep? I have something urgent to say." The butler stood at the closed door, listening intently to what was happening inside.
Faintly, you could hear a drowsy voice coming from inside: "I'm going to sleep. We'll talk about it tomorrow."
The housekeeper was extremely anxious; how could he possibly wait until tomorrow?
Once the Zhou family's matter is settled, it will be too late; it will be too late to plead with His Majesty.
"Miss, the master has been imprisoned by His Majesty. He is a civil official who cannot lift a finger. How can he endure the cold and hardship of prison? I beg you, please stop being so stubborn."
"Young Master Zhou is a good man, but he is not suitable for you."
"For the sake of your master, the Cheng family, and your own future happiness, go to the palace now to plead guilty, dissolve the engagement with the Zhou family, sever all ties, and beg His Majesty to release your master!"
"Miss, there's still time, there's still hope. If you delay any longer, you'll probably regret it..."
However,
The only response the butler was the deathly silence in the room.
The person inside did not reply; the door remained tightly shut, responding to the butler with a cold and indifferent answer through silence.
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