After Shen left, Zhuang also left because she saw that there was nothing exciting to see. However, the slightly raised corner of her mouth revealed her good mood when she left. To her, Shen Qingqing, who was inferior to her in every way, lived like a fish in water in the Marquis' Mansion. She had to listen to Shen comparing them from time to time. Wasn't it because she was Shen's niece that she got some favoritism? Now Shen Qingqing was ruined, Shen slapped herself in the face, which made her feel indescribably happy.

"Brother, are you okay?" Xiao Yunrou frowned, with worry in her eyes.

"Don't worry." Xiao Yunyan smiled faintly, his eyes full of gentleness and doting when he looked at Xiao Yunrou.

"I'm afraid there will be more trouble today. You're pregnant and having a hard time, so don't worry too much."

Xiao Yunyan gave detailed instructions, and Xiao Yunrou agreed even though she didn't understand the intricacies.

"At least you're okay. I was so scared when I entered this yard this morning. Shen Qingqing is so shameless that she would plot against me with such a thing!"

Xiao Yunrou was well-educated at home since she was five years old. She had three nurses around her. She was dignified and virtuous in her every move, and she followed the teachings of a good wife. In her eyes, Shen Qingqing, who used her chastity to plot against others, was as disgusting as those slaves who were trying to climb into her bed.

"Is my elder brother so useless in your eyes that he allows others to plot against him?"

Xiao Yunyan knocked on Xiao Yunrou's head helplessly. Pei Lingfeng, who was standing by, thought about what Xiao Yunyan did last night and criticized his brother-in-law in his heart. He not only didn't let others plot against him, but he also plotted against everyone who wanted to plot against him! Only his little wife was still worried.

"Rou'er, don't think too much. Worrying too much is not good for your pregnancy. I'll help you with everything, so just rest assured."

Pei Lingfeng glanced at Xiao Yunyan indifferently, then gently held Xiao Yunrou in his arms.

"I'll take you back to your room to rest first. My brother and I have to go out later."

Xiao Yunrou glanced at the two of them, then nodded gently.

The next morning, Hong Yushi led the charge. He was not strict with his family education and acted recklessly in the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion. He also listed all of Zhong Hao's past actions and severely reported Zhong Tongling.

Hong Yushi was nearly sixty years old and was one of the most trusted ministers of the previous emperor, so he was also valued by the current emperor. When this memorial came out, the emperor had to pay attention and listen carefully.

Originally, Zhong Hao was a playboy. The women he usually took over were not high-ranking officials and dignitaries, so he would just give them some money to get rid of them. But although Shen Qingqing was separated from the Changning Marquis' Mansion, she was educated in the mansion for more than ten years, so she was not without support in terms of family background. In addition, Xiao Yunyan and Pei Lingfeng secretly pushed for it, and one piece of evidence after another was reported to the emperor in the Golden Palace in front of all the civil and military officials, so that Commander Zhong could not refute a single word.

The officials of the Zhong family and those who depended on the Zhong family wanted to come out to help save the situation, but how could they match the censors who were always talking nonsense? They could only watch Commander Zhong being impeached by the censors without any ability to defend themselves.

Although the emperor favored Concubine Wan, he was also a wise ruler. Zhong Hao harmed his people by harming a girl from a good family, especially more than one. Not to mention that there was also a girl who was related to the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, which he now used, which made the emperor look very unhappy.

"Zhong Qing, do you admit your guilt?"

The emperor's indifferent tone gave Commander Zhong a bad feeling in his heart, and he had to keep steady and not let the artillery fire overwhelm him.

"I have not taught my son strictly. I have nothing to say. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Commander Zhong had no way to defend himself and could only kneel down and plead guilty, hoping that the emperor would give him a lighter punishment in consideration of his good attitude in admitting his guilt and his loyalty in the past.

The emperor was quite satisfied with Zhong Tong's confession, and he began to think about how to punish him in a way that would satisfy both sides. After all, Zhong Tong was the commander of the imperial guards, and he was responsible for the lives of his trusted subjects and the safety of the palace. He couldn't just remove him from his position and replace him with someone else just because of his unruly son. How could he feel at ease if that happened?

The emperor thought about it and finally decided to fine Zhong Tongling one year's salary, punish Zhong Hao with twenty strokes of the cane, and compensate the families of the decent women that Zhong Hao had taken possession of with twenty taels of silver.

"Your Majesty, Zhong Hao is an unlearned man who can only be so tyrannical because of his family's influence. I heard that he donated money to become an eighth-rank official. As an official of our Great Jin Dynasty, how can we make the families of those who were harmed feel at ease if he only compensates them with silver? How can we make the people convinced? The officials of our Great Jin Dynasty love their country and their people. How can we allow a Zhong Hao to trample on them? I think he should be dismissed from his official position and never employed again!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked. Commander Zhong narrowed his eyes and stared at Hong Yushi who was giving advice. If eyes could kill, Hong Yushi would have been abused by him many times. He could give up his salary or pay compensation, but Zhong Hao could not serve as an official in the court. Would it be that no one would inherit his family business that he had worked so hard to build? You know, donating an official position is also an official position. It may be possible to slowly climb to a position of power in the future. But if the emperor ordered that he would never be employed, then Zhong Hao would have no hope in this life...

"Hong Yushi is wrong. Zhong Hao is still young. After this incident, he will surely turn over a new leaf under the guidance of Commander Zhong. Is it too harsh to deprive him of his official position?"

"Hmph! You are just talking nonsense! It's not your daughter who is in trouble. If your daughter was raped, I'm afraid Lord Li would come to your house with a knife, right? Turn over a new leaf? How can such vague guesses about the future be accurate? Could it be that Lord Li has the talent to know that this person will be of great use in the future?"

Lord Li, who spoke for Zhong Hao, was from the Zhong family. He was a military general with an impatient and simple-minded temper. In the past, he chased and fought someone because of a misunderstanding. Now, after being blocked by Yu Shi's words, his face turned red but he could not refute.

How could a military officer be as eloquent as an official? Besides, Zhong Hao could not escape the responsibility no matter how he looked at it. People had different opinions on this matter. The emperor looked at the expressions of his ministers and made a final decision after a long time.

"Let's do as Lord Hong said. Lord Zhong, although the affairs of the Imperial Guard are important, we must not neglect the upbringing of our children at home."

These words were so serious that Commander Zhong broke out in a cold sweat. He felt that the emperor was really angry this time. Although he would not take away his official position, it might not be the same if there was a next time.

Before Commander Zhong even stepped out of the palace, the news of Zhong Hao had spread among the noble families in the capital at the speed of wind, and those who were friendly or hostile to the Zhong family began to make moves. The former wanted to take the opportunity to show off in front of Commander Zhong and get the job that was originally intended for Zhong Hao, while the latter was just a joke, and everyone who spread the news knew about it. Some people even gathered the people who were bullied by Zhong Hao in front of the Zhong Mansion to ask for justice.

By the time these matters were dealt with, Zhong Hao's reputation had been completely ruined, and the Zhong family was also implicated. Many marriages with families related to them fell through, and the store's revenue also decreased a lot. For a while, Commander Zhong could only sternly ask the Zhong family to behave themselves. He also contacted Concubine Wan, who was neglected in the palace because of this incident, several times, and even put Zhong Hao under surveillance, not allowing him to step out of the house.

Zhong Hao hated Shen Qingqing so much because of this incident that when Shen Qingqing was forcibly sent to the Zhong family, she became a basket for Zhong Hao to vent his anger. He tortured her every day and night until she fainted. Her body was covered with bruises and there was not a single spot of intact area.

The Zhong family's affairs became a topic of conversation in the capital. Xiao Yunrou ate half a bowl of rice every day because of the Zhong family's disaster. She also figured out the cause of the incident, which was the bad incident on the day of the banquet held in the Marquis' Mansion, and Pei Lingfeng and Xiao Yunyan must have contributed to it. She didn't think about the process completely, but she guessed it. What could be happier than knowing that her husband and elder brother shared the same goal with her?

As Xiao Yunrou was in a good mood, Zhuang became more attentive to her. Xiao Yunrou didn't mind, as it was good to have someone to talk to, and she treated Zhuang kindly every time she came.

"Sister-in-law, you don't know that Shen Qingqing had a hard time at the Zhong family. She sneaked back to the Shen family yesterday."

Zhuang was gloating over the misfortune, but Xiao Yunrou was stunned. Escape? As if seeing Xiao Yunrou's confusion, Zhuang explained to her with great interest.

It turns out that Shen Qingqing didn't want to marry Zhong Hao, especially as a concubine. But Shen's father wanted to send Shen Qingqing there, hoping to get in touch with the Zhong family. But Shen Qingqing was treated inhumanely in the Zhong family and secretly escaped at night. Shen's father was afraid that the Zhong family would blame him, so he ignored the injuries on Shen Qingqing's body and sent her back directly.

"My mother wants me to go to the Zhong family in the next two days. I'm not stupid. Even Shen Qingqing's father doesn't care about what happened to her. What can I, an outsider, do? Can I expect the Zhong family to look favorably on me?"

Zhuang curled her lips, and Xiao Yunrou was also stunned. Even if Shen Qingqing was too much, she was still an outsider who was calculating. But Shen's father's behavior was too disrespectful to his children, which was really disheartening.

"After all, they are aunt and nephew, so mother must be worried."

Xiao Yunrou didn't care much. On that day, Shen was so angry that she gave up Shen Qingqing. Now she wanted to send someone to visit her. Was she really concerned or did she want to know if Shen Qingqing was really in such a state? Who knew? Because of this incident, Xiao Yunrou saw the coldness of the Shen family. Shen was from the same lineage as them, so she must be the same.

"Anyway, I'm not going. It would be nice to come and sit with my sister-in-law when I have time. I like my nephew very much."

Zhuang liked Pei Yuanxuan very much and would take a look at him every time she came over. Xiao Yunrou felt that Zhuang's expression did not seem fake, but after all, there was the shadow of her past life. Every time Zhuang was with Pei Yuanxuan, there would be at least four of her own people around her.

"If you like, just have one yourself. You and my third brother have been married for a long time, have you made any progress?"

When Zhuang heard this, a hint of sadness flashed across her eyes. Xiao Yunrou also knew that this matter could not be rushed. Didn't she herself get pregnant two years after entering the family?

"My husband said that we are still young and there is no need to rush. We should just let things take their natural course."

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