The news spread quickly.
No one expected that Prince Huo would do such a thing.
In order to marry a woman of low social standing with a bad reputation, he angered his own mother to the point of illness and fainting, but he still wouldn't give up and even threatened to go on a hunger strike.
Is this something a man should do? It sounds more like those women in the inner quarters who cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide.
This left them speechless.
In this ancient society where filial piety was the foundation of governance, Huo Jiwen's actions were met with contempt and disgust from most people.
Everyone was even more baffled as to how the young master Huo could do something so utterly foolish.
In the imperial court, censors came out one after another to impeach Huo Jiwen.
The emperor was also angered by his nephew.
She felt even more sorry for her younger sister, wondering how she could have raised such a wretched child.
His disappointment with Huo Jiwen went from disappointment to utter disappointment, and he even developed a sense of aversion towards him.
He just didn't know what his sister was thinking, and he didn't want to directly interfere in the affairs of the Duke's mansion.
After discussing it with the Empress Dowager, she sent a trusted nanny to the Duke's mansion.
Led by Granny Qi, the trusted nanny entered the bedroom.
As soon as I entered, I smelled a strong medicinal odor.
Then I saw the eldest princess lying on the bed, pale and haggard, with an indescribable sadness about her.
This is because he was deeply hurt by his son.
The trusted nanny had always served the Empress Dowager and had watched the eldest princess grow up.
She walked over, bowed, and then held Qingyou's hand tenderly. "Princess, please don't get so upset that you hurt yourself. The Empress Dowager and His Majesty are very worried about you."
Qingyou forced a smile at her, "I'm sorry to have troubled Mother and my brother again."
The trusted nanny said, "The Empress Dowager and His Majesty asked me to pass on a message to you: no matter what happens, they will support you."
Qingyou's eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Okay!"
The original owner once had the Empress Dowager and the Emperor as her two biggest trump cards, but she didn't use them because she felt sorry for her son.
Ultimately, they were both pushed away, which led to that situation.
Qingyou, being an outsider, saw things clearly. Without that motherly heart, she naturally had the support of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor to make decisions.
Not long after the Empress Dowager's trusted nanny left, Huo Tong also brought Qiao Xinyue to visit.
Since the engagement had already been called off, it wasn't really appropriate for Qiao Xinyue to come over.
But Qiao Xinyue still came, simply because her aunt had always been very kind to her and had stood by her side in the matter between her and her cousin. She was very worried about her aunt.
Huo Tong didn't want his daughter to become like his nephew, someone who disregarded family ties, so he brought her along.
The two of them were also brought to the bedroom by Granny Qi.
I also saw Qingyou's sad, pale, and haggard appearance.
Both of them felt terrible, utterly disappointed and disillusioned with Huo Jiwen, and even felt a sense of disgust towards him.
Huo Tong was even more relieved that her sister-in-law had told her in advance to cancel the engagement between the two families.
Otherwise, if her nephew treats even his own mother like this for a woman, what good life can his daughter expect if she marries into the family?
The two held Qingyou's hand and offered their condolences before leaving.
Three days later.
The housekeeper rushed into Qingyou's courtyard.
After bowing respectfully, he said anxiously, "Madam, the young master has not eaten or drunk anything for four days. The physician said that if this continues, he may not be able to hold on any longer."
He couldn't understand the Crown Prince's actions.
Qingyou then pretended to be angry.
Then she sighed heavily, like a mother who still couldn't help but worry about her son, "Let's go see him."
Soon, Qingyou led Granny Qi and the steward to Huo Jiwen's bedroom.
Seeing him lying on the bed, listless and pale, looking as if he might kick the bucket at any moment.
Qingyou rolled her eyes inwardly. This char siu bao was quite ruthless to himself in order to marry that innocent-looking woman.
Huo Jiwen saw his mother, who looked unwell and very haggard.
He spoke weakly, "Your son is too weak to rise and bow to you, Mother. Please forgive me!"
Qingyou looked at Huo Jiwen with a mixture of disappointment, confusion, and heartache, "You're trying to tear my heart out!"
What exactly do you want?
Huo Jiwen was secretly pleased; his mother still cared about him after all.
He said firmly, "Mother, I want to marry Lingqiao."
Qingyou frowned. "For a woman, you're not only willing to give up your family business and your mother, but you're even willing to risk your own life?"
Huo Jiwen's eyes reddened instantly. "Mother, I really can't live without Lingqiao. Please promise me."
"Once she enters the family, you'll see that she's a gentle and filial person, and you'll definitely like her."
Qingyou said with a sullen face, "My son is so desperate for her, I can never like her."
Huo Jiwen choked, realizing that his previous tantrums were useless, so he softened and coaxed, "Mother, as long as you agree to let me marry her, I will listen to you from now on."
Qingyou sneered, "Do you think I'm stupid? You keep making me angry now because of a woman, I dare not expect you to listen to me in the future."
Huo Jiwen: "..." Why is his mother so old-fashioned and stubborn?
He started to appeal to her emotions, saying, "Mother, are you just going to watch your son starve to death?"
Qingyou looked at Huo Jiwen with exasperation, "If I don't let you marry her, you'll starve to death?"
Huo Jiwen steeled his heart and nodded: "Yes!"
Qingyou took a step back in anger, and said through gritted teeth, "You, you're really something."
Huo Jiwen pleaded, "Mother, I can't live without her, please grant my request."
Qingyou stared at Huo Jiwen for a moment, making him feel a little uncomfortable, before speaking again, "I can agree to let you marry her, but I have one condition."
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