Zhou Shiyuan was still reeling from Rong Ruo's words when he was suddenly struck by his son's response. He paused, instinctively standing in front of Zhou Yujie and bowing to Rong Ruo.
“My lord, my son is too young to serve you properly. Please reconsider.”
He humbled himself greatly, bowing and hunching over to show his respect for Rong Ruo, but in reality, his eyes were full of resentment and humiliation.
He felt that Rong Ruo had gone too far in bullying people!
It's one thing for him to be having an affair with that slut Yuan Zhao, but now he even wants to destroy his own son.
One day, he will make Rong Ruo pay the price.
But even with all his hatred, he could only endure it now.
He had no chance of winning against Rong Ruo.
With a flick of Rong Ruo's finger, the titles they had painstakingly regained would likely be lost!
"Does this mean they're unwilling?"
Rong Ruo glanced at him with a sidelong look.
Upon hearing Rong Ruo's words, cold sweat broke out on Zhou Shiyuan's forehead.
He had heard of Rong Ruo's methods, and he dared not defy him.
However, if he were to agree today, word would get out and his spine would be pierced with shame.
He was, after all, the heir of a marquis's mansion. How could he possibly have the face to achieve anything in the future if he sent his son to serve a eunuch?
Thinking of this, he could only grit his teeth and say:
"I hope the Chief Supervisor will not take it to heart."
After saying that, he bent his waist even lower.
He didn't dare look at Rong Ruo's expression at all, and could only hope in his heart that the other party wouldn't hold it against him.
There was silence on Rong Ruo's end. Just as he was about to look up because he couldn't hold on any longer, he heard Rong Ruo's soft voice.
"Fine, I've never liked forcing people to do things they don't want to do!"
Yuan Zhao, standing to the side: "..."
Just last night, this jinx said that what he liked most was to force people to do things they didn't want to do, but today he says that he doesn't like to force people to do things they don't want to do.
That damned eunuch!
Seemingly sensing her sarcasm, Rong Ruo glanced at her. Their eyes met, and she clearly saw in his eyes: 'I am the one who calls a deer a horse, who reverses right and wrong, and what can you do about it?'
She subconsciously pursed her lips, looked away, but her hand unconsciously rested on the whip at her waist, as if she were itching to strike.
That damned eunuch deserves a beating!
Seeing her actions, Rong Ruo suddenly curled the corners of her lips and let out a soft chuckle, speaking in a voice only Yuan Zhao could hear:
"Fine! Since you've put me in a good mood, I'll give you a gift."
As soon as he finished speaking, the gyrfalcon that had been obediently perched on his shoulder suddenly let out a high-pitched hoot that pierced the eardrums.
It suddenly flew down from the shoulder with ease, its sharp claws, like iron hooks, reaching straight for Zhou Shiyuan like silver hooks.
No one expected such a turn of events, and everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Zhou Shiyuan had no time to react. He only heard a whooshing sound, and then felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. He saw his azure robe being torn apart by sharp claws that pierced his flesh.
The wound was so deep that bone was visible, and blood gushed out instantly.
"ah!"
Zhou Shiyuan let out a scream and instantly fell to his knees.
Mr. Zhou was taken aback by this turn of events and immediately said:
"Spare me, Your Excellency!"
Rong Ruo let out a whistle, and the gyrfalcon that was about to attack Zhou Shiyuan again instantly flew back to Rong Ruo's shoulder, becoming extremely obedient and completely unlike its previous ferocity.
Everyone was stunned by the scene. For a moment, no one spoke except for Zhou Shiyuan's cries of pain.
"That damned beast actually injured the young master. It was truly unforgivable. Beasts are hard to tame. Please, Lord Marquis and the young master, do not take it to heart."
Mr. Zhou's face was ashen, but he could only reply:
"You flatter me, Chief Supervisor. It's just a superficial injury. You don't need to worry about it."
"Your Excellency is righteous, and I cannot be ignorant of proper etiquette."
"Someone come here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qingzhu immediately presented him with a hundred taels of silver.
"My lord, this is the money for the young master's medical treatment. Please accept it."
Mr. Zhou's face was stiff; he forced a smile and said:
"Thank you, Supervisor!"
After saying that, he stepped forward and took the silver note himself, his hands stiff and trembling.
Rong Ruo was slapping him in the face with this hundred-tael silver note, and slapping the face of the Yongning Marquis's mansion.
If word gets out today, the Yongning Marquis's mansion will be looked down upon even more, but even so, he dares not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
In the past, even the Yongning Marquis's mansion dared not confront Rong Ruo, let alone now.
Seeing that he accepted it, Rong Ruo slightly curled the corner of her lips:
"Then I shall take my leave."
Rong Ruo turned to leave, but then stopped and turned back, saying:
"Look at my memory! I've come today to congratulate the Marquis's mansion on its return. Guards, present my congratulatory gift."
Upon hearing this, Qingzhu waved her hand and presented a bronze mirror.
Upon seeing the bronze mirror, Zhou's father's expression grew even more unpleasant. Who would give away a bronze mirror as a gift?
Is this a reminder for him to recognize the current situation?
"The gifts have been delivered; I shall take my leave now."
After saying that, Rong Ruo lifted his foot and left. As he left, he glanced at Yuan Zhao with a meaningful look in his eyes.
I have given you such a great gift, how will you repay me?
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