Upon hearing this, Zhou's father's expression changed again.
"Yes, Rong Ruo didn't mention bandits at all just now," he thought, startled, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. He quickly replied:
"Aren't they bandits?"
"I thought they were bandits."
Upon hearing this, Rong Ruo slightly curled the corner of his mouth and said disdainfully:
"It seems that Marquis Yongning is indeed getting old, and now even his judgment is questionable."
"No wonder the Emperor said yesterday that Marquis Yongning only knows about romance and is not good at politics, and is not fit for important tasks."
Upon hearing this, Zhou's father turned pale, swayed, and almost fainted.
He had been living in dire straits these past few days, and hadn't slept a wink last night. Now, hearing Rongruo relay the Emperor's words, he was on the verge of collapse.
Zhou Shiyuan's expression also changed drastically. If this was true, then wouldn't their Yongning Marquis's Mansion have no chance of ever rising again?
Thinking of this, he disregarded his fear of Rong Ruo and hurriedly asked:
"Your Excellency, is that really what the Emperor said?"
Rong Ruo lifted his eyelids slightly and said calmly:
"You are not worthy of my deception."
Having said that, he stood up and slowly began to speak:
"Marquis Yongning, receive the imperial decree."
Upon hearing this, Zhou's father immediately knelt down, and Zhou Shiyuan also quickly knelt down.
"By imperial decree, the Marquis of Yongning is incompetent and immoral, and is unfit for important positions. Effective immediately, he shall be stripped of his official post, retaining only his title, and the hereditary succession of the Marquis's estate shall be revoked."
As soon as Rong Ruo finished reading the imperial edict, Zhou's father could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground.
At this moment, Zhou Shiyuan could no longer care about his father; his face was pale and filled with despair.
If the hereditary system is abolished, then he will have no hope of ever becoming a marquis again.
Yuan Zhao, standing to the side, looked at the unconscious Zhou father and the devastated Zhou Shiyuan, a cold glint in his eyes.
These are the things they care about most. Now, power and money are gradually slipping away from them, and they are truly heartbroken.
This jinx really knows how to infuriate people.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look up at the head of the table.
Rong Ruo stood there in his flying fish robe, appearing arrogant, aloof, and ruthless. Yet, she no longer felt the same fear towards him as before.
Today, she had planned to have her father and brothers send her back, but she did not expect Rong Ruo to interfere.
It has to be said that seeing the Zhou father and son looking ashen-faced was much more satisfying than beating them half to death.
Seemingly noticing Yuan Zhao's gaze, Rong Ruo glanced in her direction, giving her a knowing look.
He helped her so much, she should be sensible and think about how to repay him.
Yuan Zhao understood, looked away, and pursed his lips. Sure enough, getting this ruthless star to take action always came at a considerable price.
Seeing her unwilling expression, a smile flashed in Rong Ruo's eyes.
"The imperial decree has been delivered; I shall depart now."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shiyuan stood up in a daze, preparing to see him off, but then Rong Ruo said:
"Your Highness, there's no need to see me off. Let's find a doctor to check on the Marquis's condition."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and a look of annoyance crossed his face:
"We shouldn't call him Prince anymore; we should call him Young Master Zhou."
"I was negligent."
Yuan Zhao: "..."
Yuan Zhao almost burst out laughing. This devilish star really knows how to kill someone by destroying their spirit.
Zhou Shiyuan's face was naturally extremely ugly, but he dared not lash out.
He didn't dare to act up when he was still the heir of the Marquis's mansion, let alone now that he's no longer the heir of the Marquis's mansion, he dares to do even less to Rong Ruo.
Seeing his ashen face, Rong Ruo slightly raised the corners of her lips, revealing a mocking smile, and then whispered:
"Anyone who dares to touch my men is courting death!"
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