"After our people delivered the evidence to the Ministry of Justice, the Vice Minister of Justice did indeed conduct a secret investigation, just as you said."
This morning, all the evidence was laid out in court, and the Vice Minister of Revenue was immediately imprisoned for investigation, leaving Luo Chentian speechless. This is truly gratifying!
After saying that, Liang Ye remembered Luo Chentian's pale face this morning, and his interest soared, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Xiao Zhuo didn't speak, but a slight smile appeared on his lips as he carefully examined the cup in his hand.
"By the way, how did you come up with this idea? It's really cunning. You forged a petition written in the blood of a hundred people using chicken blood. Even if the Ministry of Justice had a hundred guts, they wouldn't dare just leave it there without investigating it."
“If we investigate, we’re bound to find something fishy going on. After all, Bai Sheng’s fake accounts aren’t exactly stellar. Let’s see how Luo Chentian manages to turn the tables.”
"Don't let your guard down too much. After all, we still don't know Luo Chentian's trump cards, so it's better to be cautious."
After saying that, Xiao Zhuo put down his teacup, rested his chin on one hand on the table, and looked at Liang Ye.
"If I remember correctly, tomorrow is the day Luo Jiu returns to her parents' home."
Liang Ye: "...What are you trying to say?"
Xiao Zhuo smiled and said, "I'll go in your place." His voice was firm and unyielding.
Liang Ye: "I... originally didn't plan to..." go.
But he swallowed it back in an instant with a look from Xiao Zhuo.
"Okay, it's settled then. Remember not to show your face tomorrow. If you can spend the whole day in the secret room, that would be even better."
After saying that, Xiao Zhuo put on Liang Ye's human skin mask with satisfaction, and walked out without looking back.
"Is it really necessary to be so infatuated with that woman Luo Jiu? You're like a complete idiot around her!"
Liang Ye's face darkened; he looked furious but dared not speak out. Watching Xiao Zhuo leave, he angrily slammed his fist on the table.
...
On that day, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear.
Luo Jiu, dressed in her finest clothes, was led out of the room by Jin Xia.
But after taking only two steps, her hand was covered by a warm and heavy hand. The man held Luo Jiu tightly with one hand and wrapped his other arm around her slender waist.
The two walked intimately toward the carriage, looking like a happy young couple that made others envious.
However, the reason why Luo Jiu obediently let Xiao Zhuo hold her was because this bastard was too strong and she couldn't break free at all.
"It's you again."
The moment Luo Jiu had her waist covered, she knew that the person in front of her was Xiao Zhuo.
What exactly is his relationship with Liang Ye? Luo Jiu absolutely does not believe the claim that he kidnapped Liang Ye to threaten him.
What secret deal did they have that made Liang Ye ignore the cuckolded lapdog on his head and let Xiao Zhuo hang around in front of him every few days?
"Since it is Xiao Jiu'er's homecoming, shouldn't her husband accompany her?"
Xiao Zhuo still spoke in his usual irreverent tone, and his words still made Luo Jiu very angry.
"Oh, I see."
Luo Jiu sat in the carriage, her hand holding the pastries paused, and she slowly put them back on the plate.
"Actually, I really don't want to go back... You're so busy, and this is such a small matter, how about we..."
After saying that, Luo Jiu lifted the carriage curtain, intending to signal to Xiao Zhuo that she wanted to get off.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Zhuo grabbed Luo Jiu's soft hand in return:
"That won't do. After all, I like Xiao Jiu'er so much. If I don't take you to meet my father-in-law, wouldn't he think I'm not treating you well? Hmm?"
Xiao Zhuo and his entourage rode in a grand procession towards the Prime Minister's residence, while the residence itself was eerily quiet.
Jin was Luo Jiu's stepmother, and even though she knew it was Luo Jiu's homecoming day, she still didn't intend to make a big fuss about it. After all, Luo Jiu was only Liang Ye's concubine, and she didn't believe Luo Jiu would ever gain favor.
As for Luo Chentian, after being reprimanded in the main hall yesterday, he had completely forgotten that today was the day Luo Jiu was returning home.
When the Prince's carriage was almost at the Prime Minister's residence, Luo Chentian and the others barely managed to tidy themselves up before coming to greet it.
"I was unaware of Your Highness's presence; it truly shows the depth of your affection for my daughter..." That puts my mind at ease...
Before Luo Chentian could finish his high-sounding and flattering words, Xiao Zhuo lifted the curtain and, surprisingly, carried Luo Jiu in his arms as they steadily stepped down from the carriage.
Luo Chentian originally thought that it was already a great honor for the prince to accompany Luo Jiu home to visit her family, after all, Luo Jiu was only a concubine.
However, Liang Ye's affection for Luo Jiu seems to be even more exaggerated than the rumors suggest.
Luo Chentian's eyes kept darting around in their sockets. This "Liang Ye" dotes on Luo Jiu so much, why not use this as a breakthrough to see if he can get in touch with "Liang Ye"?
A hint of jealousy flashed in Jin's eyes, as if she couldn't quite understand why men always had such a fondness for people like Luo Jiu.
She seduced the master at home, and even after marrying into the family, she was only a concubine, yet she still managed to charm a powerful and influential man like "Liang Ye".
She doesn't understand why "green tea" is called "green tea," and that's where her brilliance lies.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister."
Xiao Zhuo nodded to Luo Chentian, and at Luo Jiu's urging, reluctantly put the person in his arms on the ground.
Even though he was rejected, he still held Luo Jiu's hand persistently.
"Your Highness, Jiu'er, please come inside quickly."
Luo Chentian snapped out of his daze, put on a fake smile, and warmly welcomed Luo Jiu and Xiao Zhuo into the mansion.
The banquet began at noon.
Xiao Zhuo naturally took the seat of honor without hesitation, and Luo Jiu also enjoyed the treatment of being the host.
"Seeing how much the prince and Jiu'er love each other, I can rest assured."
Luo Chentian's fatherly tone sent chills down Luo Jiu's spine.
"After a hundred years, I will be able to face Jiu'er's mother without shame, and tell her that Jiu'er is doing well, so that she can be happy too."
Luo Jiu paused in her chopsticks. How dare she mention the original owner's mother?
At this moment, she wished she could stuff all the food on the table into Luo Chentian's mouth. With so much food, surely that could shut him up?
Xiao Zhuo noticed that Luo Jiu was acting strangely. He reached under the table and grasped Luo Jiu, gently rubbing and playing with her palm with his index finger.
"Very well then." He replied to Luo Chentian's question while toying with Luo Jiu's hand. However, his tone was extremely indifferent.
Just then, a servant walked in and whispered a few words behind Luo Chentian's back. Luo Chentian's expression changed drastically, and his left hand unconsciously clenched into a fist.
A moment later, he released his grip, and a kind smile returned to his face.
"Does Your Highness and Jiu'er intend to stay overnight at the Prime Minister's residence?"
"No, I have other matters to attend to this afternoon. I'll leave after lunch." Xiao Zhuo didn't even look up; he had discovered a new pleasure. Serving food to Luo Jiu felt like feeding a small animal.
"I see. Then Jiu'er, you can stay here. I'm sure you have a lot to say to your mother in the ancestral hall."
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