When Xie Yun arrived at the main gate, Zhao Shu was about to take action herself. He shouted, "Princess, please have mercy!"
Zhao Shu turned around at the sound, and Xie Yun was already in front of her. "Isn't Xie Shuling at home teaching his son? What are you doing out here?"
Xie Yun's heart was in his throat. On the way here, he had considered countless possibilities. What should he do if the princess really smashed the pillar? Should he petition the Prince of Yong's mansion?
However, he tragically discovered that even if he impeached the Prince Yong's mansion, it would only impeach the princess for being unruly, domineering, and willful. At most, the Prince Yong would be confined at home to teach his son, just like him. At most, the Empress Dowager would send a governess to the Prince's mansion to teach the princess manners, and perhaps even bestow gifts upon her in private.
But he won't get through so easily. The Xie family, a pillar of the state, has been protected for generations, and countless people are envious. Is he going to be dragged into the court by everyone because of his involvement with the Yongwang Mansion to discuss whether the Xie family is loyal to the Jiang Dynasty or to the Dayong Dynasty?
Without this pillar, how can the Xie family stand at the pinnacle of first-class aristocratic families...?
The journey wasn't long, but he thought about many things, even whether he should reason with Zhao Shu, reprimand her severely, or use coercion and bribery when he met her. He thought about it a lot.
However, at this moment, he no longer cared about Zhao Shu's sarcasm. His original intention of reasoning with her, appealing to her emotions, coercing her, bribing her, and sternly rebuking her changed to: "I heard that the princess is visiting my home, so I came here to welcome her."
Having said all that, if Zhao Shuruo still insists on smashing that pillar, things could get complicated. The Xie family is a first-rate family, far superior to even ten Yongwang Mansions. If they insist on turning against each other and fighting to the death, unless Emperor Mingde comes to their aid regardless of the consequences, Yongwang Mansion will be wiped out in no time.
He waved his hand to stop people. "Don't be offended, Xie Shuling. Just now, a villain told me that the Xie family was harboring remnants of the previous dynasty and that the Xie family wanted to overthrow the Yong and restore the Jiang. I almost believed it. Now that I see you, Xie Shuling, you are a person of great integrity. I believe that the Xie family is definitely not that kind of family."
The waiter at Yipinju was dumbfounded. The princess could spout nonsense so easily, and then her attitude could change in the blink of an eye. She was indeed not someone to be trifled with. Just a moment ago she was calling herself "this princess," but now she's calling me "me."
"Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness is discerning and exceptionally intelligent. You would not be deceived by a villain. My household has some fine Tieguanyin tea. I wonder if Your Highness enjoys tea? I had intended to send some to Your Highness long ago, but His Majesty ordered me to stay home and teach my son." Xie Yun felt bitter, as if he had swallowed bitter herbs. He knew it was a lie, but he could not expose it or ask who the villain was.
As the saying goes, a scholar can't reason with a soldier, and he's in a difficult position with a spoiled princess. That's why he's been at home for so long, reflecting on his mistakes and disciplining his son.
As they spoke, they had already decided to replace the gatekeeper. How dare he disregard his orders and forget that the Xie family was in charge! And that granddaughter, it's time to find a nanny to teach her manners!
The staff at Yipinju were bewildered. The Xie family patriarch was surprisingly easy to talk to. Rumors circulated that the Xie family was a den of wolves and tigers. What was going on? Was it just a rumor? Yes, it must be. The Xie family's rivals were very good at spreading rumors; even they had been fooled.
“If that’s the case, I thank you, Lord Xie, on behalf of my father.” Zhao Shu still remembered Xie Yun’s fierce and glaring appearance in court, as if he were willing to die to prove his innocence. It turned out that Xie Yun’s Achilles’ heel was this pillar.
Xie Yun was completely relieved. Fortunately, she wasn't unreasonable. He quickly told the gatekeeper to open the main gate. "Please, Princess."
Just as Zhao Shugang lifted her foot to go inside, a series of drumbeats rang out. Xie Yun, in particular, was startled. Who was beating the Dengwen Drum?
For some reason, he instinctively glanced at Zhao Shu, feeling that this matter was inextricably linked to her.
Zhao Shu was also unsure. She felt that this matter was related to her. The name Wei Tingsi flashed through her mind. Then, a bad premonition came over her. Could it be that Fei Chi was beating the drum to appeal?
After thinking it over for a while, he was absolutely certain that even if it was Fei Chi who beat the drum to appeal, it wouldn't involve the Yongwang Mansion, and he was finally relieved.
Someone banged the petition drum, and Xie Yun lost interest in dealing with Zhao Shu. Since the pillar of the family was temporarily saved, he took Zhao Shu to the backyard, without even going to greet the old lady Xie in her courtyard. He then gave Xie Jinse a warning look and hurriedly left.
In Xie San's courtyard, many familiar faces came over to greet him. They had originally planned to see Zhao Shu make a fool of herself, but they didn't expect that Zhao Shu would be welcomed in by the Xie family head.
Xie Jinse trembled with anger, but dared not disobey her grandfather. Reluctantly, she walked up to Zhao Shu and said, "Princess Jun has arrived."
Zhao Shu didn't even look at her, her gaze sweeping over the faces that were once familiar but now felt like strangers. "Everyone's here."
After a brief moment of shock, everyone came to their senses. Xie Jinse was furious, her face turning ashen. How dare this bitch ignore her! How dare she, a fallen princess, disregard her!
"Ah Jun is late, you must accept the punishment." Lin Xiuxue walked over warmly, her eyes and smile bright and innocent, the kind of thing only close friends would say.
“Yes, Sister A-Jun, you should be punished with three cups.” Liu Li handed a jade cup to Zhao Shu.
Liuli, Princess Liuli of the Huiwang Mansion, enjoys boating on lakes and horseback riding. She has the reputation of a noble lady and is also exceptionally beautiful.
Zhao Shu took the wine glass, smelled it, and found nothing unclean about it. However, she did not intend to drink it.
Seeing that Zhao Shu hadn't finished her drink, Liuli said, "Ah Jun, aren't you going to drink? If you don't, you'll be punished by having to write a poem."
"Pfft." Someone couldn't help but laugh.
Everyone thought to themselves that it would be better to let Princess Jun write a poem than to let her die. Besides, every time, apart from herself, no one else knew that her poems were written by Ah Xue. This time, without Ah Xue's help, everyone was already looking forward to seeing how she would embarrass herself.
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