Chapter 237 No One Left Behind
Xiao Yulan had already arrived in the front hall. Seeing Bu Ruo coming, he stood up naturally and took the person's hand and led him to his seat.
Halfway through the banquet, the old Duke could no longer sit still.
"Haha, the Prince Regent is really good to the Princess. For so many years, the Princess has been the only one in the palace, and now she has a pair of children. She is really the envy of others."
"Unlike my youngest daughter, who was poisoned and now doesn't even have a husband. If she is lucky enough to meet someone like the Regent, it would be a blessing for her. I'm just afraid she might marry the wrong person."
Xiao Yulan didn't even glance at him, and her voice was icy cold: "There are so many good men in Kyoto, it would be great for the daughter of the Duke of En to marry any of them."
At this moment, Duke En suddenly stood up and knelt down: "This old minister dares to ask for a favor from the Regent. My daughter has been in love with the Regent for a long time and has been crying every day. This old minister is truly distressed. I also hope that the Regent will marry my daughter."
"I dare not ask for the position of concubine for my daughter. Considering that my ancestor once saved the late emperor, I only ask for the position of concubine. I hope that the regent will have mercy on my daughter and have mercy on my love for her."
Xiao Yulan's face turned visibly colder and he placed the teacup heavily on the table.
"Duke Enguo, you are really asking for too much. Don't you know that I once said that I will only have one princess in this life? You can give your daughter to whoever you want. Don't try to take advantage of me anymore."
"A year ago, when you returned to Kyoto, the Emperor, out of respect for your ancestors, granted you a house and treated you well. He also gave your son, who was neither a scholar nor a warrior, an official position."
"What's the matter with the kindness of your Fang family ancestors? Others don't realize it, but you don't realize it either. It's true that my father was assassinated while on an incognito tour. It's also true that your ancestor, who happened to be going to the capital to take the imperial examination, stepped forward to save him. But if your ancestor hadn't rushed forward to hug my father, my father wouldn't have been injured."
"Although your ancestor was more trouble than good, my father, the Emperor, still made an exception and conferred upon him the title of Duke of Enguo because of his sincerity. However, this is no reason for you to demand repayment. Moreover, this favor... is worse than nothing."
"Now you're begging for this and that, don't you want this cheap Duke position anymore?"
The old Duke didn't expect Xiao Yulan to be so disrespectful and actually tell what happened that year in public. At this moment, he just felt that everyone was laughing at him.
"Your Highness, this old minister...is not trying to repay a favor, but my daughter truly loves you. This old minister...is simply heartbroken for his daughter. Your Highness is a father now, so you should be able to understand my heart."
"Oh, there are so many women who love me. Does that mean I have to marry them all? Not to mention you are a hereditary duke. Even if your ancestors were alive, they wouldn't be as arrogant as you."
"Look up at my princess, and then look at your daughter who looks so calculating. I'm not blind. Why do you think I'd fall for your daughter who's nothing?"
Bu Ruo almost applauded Xiao Yulan after hearing what he said. What he said... was really satisfying.
"Your Highness, just now in the side hall, the Duke's wife said that Miss Fang was not feeling well and had been poisoned. She wanted to have Doctor Du examine her while she recuperated in our mansion. Her words implied that her ancestors had been kind to our father, and that it was difficult for me to recover."
"But I've already promised to have Dean Tang come and see Miss Fang tomorrow. So, I guess it's okay not to take her back. Otherwise, won't people accuse us of being heartless and ungrateful, of not caring about our former benefactor?"
The old Duke was embarrassed: "Princess, why are you so jealous? You are the princess. Even if my daughter entered the palace, I would not compete with you for anything. Why are you so jealous..."
Bu Ruo raised her beautiful eyebrows and said, "Old man, is it because I haven't been out for a long time that you have forgotten what kind of personality I am? Do you want me to curse everyone in your Fang family's family tree, leaving no one behind?"
Some officials' wives nearby couldn't help but burst out laughing. Yes, they would forget what kind of personality the Regent Princess in front of them had. She was terribly arrogant before she married Xiao Yulan, and anyone who offended her would have a bad end.
They also heard that the mother and daughter from the third branch of the Bu family all died at the hands of Bu Ruo because they mistakenly set their sights on the princess and wanted to harm her and her child.
And that Heavenly Master seemed to have been thrown directly into a mass grave, without even a grave.
The current emperor always responds to his aunt's requests and flatters her with a smile, but now this Duke Enguo dares to say that she is jealous... He must be crazy and wants to die.
At this time, the Crown Prince's wife stepped forward and said, "Please, Your Majesty and Princess, please don't be so angry with the eunuch. Today is his birthday and he drank a few extra glasses, so he's talking drunkenly."
"Sir, why don't you help the eunuch up and let him rest."
Bu Ruo gave the Crown Prince's wife some face and didn't continue talking. Otherwise, with her personality, she would really sit here and curse. After all, she didn't even let her own ancestors go.
On the way back from the birthday banquet, Bu Ruo confronted Xiao Yulan, "When the Duke of En's Mansion is finished, remember to tell me in advance. I can promise the Crown Prince's wife today that I will give her a divorce letter and allow her to take her daughter away."
Xiao Yulan thought for a moment and said, "It will probably take another month. I have discovered that the Duke of En's Mansion is actually connected to Beining. I am afraid that they may be plotting treason. And the maid Guo Lu you brought in today who is pestering Jin Congcong is also a spy sent by Beining."
Bu Ruo asked in surprise, "Does Fang Yiyun know? Isn't Fang Yiyun the one behind Guo Lu? Although I knew Guo Lu had some ulterior motives, I didn't look closely. It was my negligence."
"That idiot probably doesn't know that Duke En deliberately let them meet Guo Lu. He said he loved his daughter, but it was his daughter who was most willing to sacrifice herself."
After returning home, Bu Ruo did not sell Guo Lu out, but kept her in his yard to do some cleaning work. This shocked Guo Lu, after all, she had already made plans for the worst.
If Bu Ruo really wanted to sell her out, then she could only design a plan to commit herself to Jin Congcong, so... Jin Congcong also escaped a disaster.
When Jin Congcong came to Buruoyuan and saw Guo Lu the next day, he was shocked.
"Ruo'er, didn't you say you were going to send her to the farm or sell her off? Why did you keep her here? And why did you keep her in your yard? You can't keep someone of unknown origin."
Bu Ruo picked up the teacup and glanced at him: "How can she be of unknown origin? Didn't you spend all your money to rescue her? I naturally trust the people you rescued. Besides, I think Guo Lu is not bad looking. Maybe she can be your greenhouse maid."
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