Chapter 36: The old Duke came to Yun Qingqing to settle accounts?
When Xu Daru appeared just now, everyone present subconsciously thought that he was here to congratulate the Regent.
But the people from the Duke of Ming’s Mansion were clearly shouting to congratulate the Princess Regent!
What’s going on with Yun Qingqing? This veteran of three dynasties, whom even the crown prince couldn’t invite, actually came to congratulate her!
Especially, there had been an incident before when Duke Ming led the court officials to advise the Prince Regent that the evil concubine was ruining the country. Although Duke Ming left later, after returning, those ministers had already spread the news that Yun Qingqing had said in person that the old Duke's ancestral tomb had been blown up.
When people thought about this matter, many smart people started to speculate.
"Hiss, this old Duke was insulted by the Regent Princess before, but he came to congratulate her? That's impossible, right?"
"That's right. Scolding someone for blowing up their ancestral grave is simply an irreconcilable feud. How could the Duke let it go?"
"If you put it that way, I understand. I've always said that Duke Ming has never given face to anyone. He didn't even have to be present at the Crown Prince and the Regent's wedding, so how could he possibly come to congratulate a mere woman?"
"No wonder the messenger said he was here to congratulate the Princess Regent. He's clearly here to mess things up!"
Everyone's eyes were focused on the door, and they couldn't help but become more and more surprised. They saw that not only the old Duke had come, but also his three sons were following him. Each of them was holding a large box in his hand, which looked very heavy, and their expressions were very solemn.
Those people became even more certain of their guess that the Ming family came today to settle accounts with Yun Qingqing regarding the matter of the ancestral grave!
Yun Bailian and Su Yurou's eyes lit up too. After suffering so many losses before, Yun Qingqing finally got the upper hand!
Only Xiao Zirui looked deeply at Yun Qingqing, who looked calm as usual, took a few steps towards Duke Ming, and stood in front of Yun Qingqing without making a sound.
"Duke Ming, I heard that Yun Qingqing offended the Duke a few days ago with her careless words. I'm sure you came here today to seek justice."
"But today is the wedding day of me and the Regent. Can you please give me some face and not make trouble on this occasion? I will definitely persuade Yun Qingqing and come to your house to apologize after the wedding!"
Yun Bailian and Su Yurou's expectant looks suddenly turned into surprise, and then their faces almost collapsed, and they gritted their teeth and looked at Yun Qingqing.
This damn woman deliberately revealed her true face on the wedding day. It was obvious that she was still obsessed with the Crown Prince and was trying to seduce him!
After Xiao Zirui said this, he glanced at Yun Qingqing intentionally or unintentionally.
This woman had always been in love with him, which was why she married the disabled and blind Regent. Now that her appearance had been restored, he was naturally willing to give her a chance.
He took this opportunity to protect her so much, this woman must be grateful to tears!
Unexpectedly, Yun Qingqing rolled her eyes at him and said loudly:
"Your Highness, what kind of joke are you making? The old Duke clearly said he came to congratulate us, why are you trying to sow discord here?"
Xiao Zirui's face froze and he said angrily:
"How can you be so ungrateful, woman! You cursed their ancestors' graves in front of them, and you really expect them to be grateful to you!"
"I am only trying to help you speak up for the sake of our past friendship, so that you won't be too embarrassed today. Why are you still making a fuss here?"
Xiao Changheng's face suddenly turned cold:
"Yun Qingqing is my princess, I will protect her well. When will the prince ever need to interfere in my family affairs?"
Xiao Zirui was frightened by his accumulated power and subconsciously retreated a little, but then he thought that now that he had married Tianfeng, his Xiao Changheng's fortune would soon be taken away by him, so what was there to be afraid of?
He immediately calmed down and said in a cold voice:
"Uncle, what you said is wrong. Duke Ming is a veteran of three dynasties, and he is highly respected. Many of the most important officials in the court are his disciples. The Regent Princess actually insulted such an important official by using her ancestral grave. This is a shame for the entire Daliang court! How can it be covered up by saying it is a family matter?"
Many people echoed his remarks:
"That's right. Yun Qingqing even dared to curse the ancestral grave of the old Duke. How could she not take our important officials seriously?"
"That's right. If she hadn't gone too far, the old Duke wouldn't have chosen today to come and settle accounts with her."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is kindhearted, so he pleaded for Yun Qingqing and asked the Duke to give her a chance to apologize. Yun Qingqing is too ungrateful..."
The Queen looked at the Prince with great satisfaction, thinking that he had finally grown up to the point where he could stand on equal terms with the Regent.
His words not only denounced Yun Qingqing's actions, but also made the old Duke and his important ministers and disciples stand on his side. It was a brilliant move!
As everyone was talking, Xiao Changheng's aura became increasingly cold and fierce.
Yun Qingqing suddenly pressed his shoulder, chuckled, and said loudly:
"You guys are so eager to convict me, why don't you listen to what the old Duke has to say first?"
"What else can I say!" Xiao Zirui saw that the old Duke's disciples among the court officials were glaring at Yun Qingqing, and he became more and more proud in his heart, and refuted on the spot:
"Are you planning to deny what you said? I think you have no respect for the important ministers of the country!"
The ministers' anger became more intense.
At this moment, Duke Ming took a few steps forward and shouted:
"What nonsense are you all talking about! Who said I'm here to settle accounts with Master Yun!"
Everyone's voice suddenly choked.
...Master Yun?
Why does this sound so familiar...
Duke Ming brought several of his sons to Yun Qingqing and bowed to them!
"Master Yun, on behalf of the ancestors of the Ming family, I would like to thank you for your kindness!"
Everyone: ???
...What did the old Duke say?
Are they not hallucinating?
Ming Guogong said calmly:
"I heard that you are getting married today, and my ancestors specifically told me in a dream to bring their gratitude to you. This is the gift I picked specifically for you, my benefactor. It's not much of a token of respect, but I hope you will accept it!"
The sons of the Ming family all presented the gifts, and Yun Qingqing smiled calmly:
"You are too polite, old Duke."
At her gesture, Nan Zheng immediately brought people forward to put away the gifts.
When Duke Ming saw her accept the gift, he heaved a sigh of relief, stood up, looked solemnly around the room, and said in a cold voice:
"I haven't said anything yet, who started spreading rumors about Master Yun? When did she insult the Ming family? Master Yun is obviously kind-hearted and saved my entire Ming family. She is the great benefactor of my Ming family!"
"As for the rumors about the demon concubine, they are pure nonsense! If anyone dares to make rumors about Master Yun without knowing right from wrong again, I will be the first one to stop it!"
Everyone: ...
They were completely numb.
The Queen had never expected this to unfold and almost suffocated.
This Yun Qingqing is simply weird! What on earth did she do to make the hermit scholar and the old Duke speak for her without knowing right from wrong!
Wouldn't this make the Regent even more powerful?
She couldn't help but glance at Yun Bailian who was still stunned, and then she suppressed her anger.
Forget it, let’s not worry about all that today. Anyway, the prince has married Tianfeng, and the regent won’t be proud for many days!
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