Look at this! How many people in the world dare to look down on a second-rank official like this? And how many dare to argue with the Emperor? So, in the end, it's all thanks to his good judgment in finding such a wonderful woman as Qin Kou'er. This wife is pleasing to the eye and I'm completely satisfied with her.
Chen Kuangzheng was taken aback by Qin Kou'er's sudden turn of events, this time targeting him directly. He frowned and said, "Before the Emperor, there will be a fair judgment!"
Qin Kou'er immediately sneered, "Lord Chen, please don't say that! Isn't this case your business? Do you have to ask the Emperor about such a thing? Does the Emperor remember the legal principles better than you do?"
Chen Kuangzheng was stunned by Qin Kou'er's question, staring at her for a long time without saying a word.
Is this brat getting revenge for locking her up last night?
Seeing Chen Kuangzheng's embarrassment, Lan Qingtian, disregarding the occasion, immediately burst into laughter. Then, pointing at Chen Kuangzheng, he said, "Chen Kuangzheng, I can understand if corrupt officials are rendered speechless by questioning, but how come you, an incorruptible official, are being questioned like this? Are you feeling guilty?"
Chen Kuangzheng quickly turned to look at Lan Shanyang, only to find himself completely embarrassed.
Lan Shanyang looked at Chen Kuangzheng helplessly and shook his head. "Useless! A dignified Censor-in-Chief has been driven to this state by a girl! Chen Kuangzheng, you'd better read this book again!"
Chen Kuangzheng was somewhat ashamed. "Yes! Your Majesty is right. I am ashamed!"
Lan Shanyang shook his head slightly: "Kuangzheng, you don't need to be ashamed! Miss Qin isn't targeting you, she just wants to vent her anger on me, and you're just a conduit! Isn't that right, Miss Qin?"
Qin Kou'er glanced at Lan Shanyang, but this time she didn't say anything.
Lan Linxue looked at Qin Kou'er's pink cheeks, which glowed softly in the sunlight, and thought about kissing her. However, when he turned his head, he found Lan Shanyang secretly glancing at him. He immediately coughed twice and stared ahead with an extremely respectful and serious expression.
Lan Shanyang shook his head secretly, then looked at Qin Kou'er and said, "I know your shop was vandalized and people were beaten, and I'm very upset about that. But let me tell you, this matter is beyond dispute! Although your complaint is strong, there's no solid evidence to back it up! Xu Ming is now insisting he doesn't know anything, and Lan Xiuyuan has produced some evidence, but let me tell you, that evidence will disappear within a few days. So, this matter won't affect Xu Ming at all."
At this point, Lan Shanyang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "However, although your petition won't bring you much benefit, your scheme with Lan Linxue has succeeded! What you wanted to do has been accomplished today! Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Qin Kou'er quickly looked up at Lan Shanyang, and when their eyes met, Qin Kou'er immediately understood what Lan Shanyang meant.
"I understand!" Qin Kou'er said respectfully in a low voice. In any case, Xu Ming and Hu Tianyong had already developed a grudge, so her goal had almost been completely achieved.
However, this did not completely satisfy Qin Kou'er.
"Your Majesty, Kou'er's shop has been vandalized and she has been injured. This matter must be resolved, otherwise Kou'er will find it difficult to maintain her foothold in the capital!"
Lan Shanyang nodded. "I understand what you mean! If your shop is vandalized and you can't find a satisfactory explanation, it will be difficult to maintain your foothold in the capital. How about this, let Lord Chen handle this matter for you. Chen Kuangzheng."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Kuangzheng quickly bowed his head.
"Have you grasped the situation today?" Lan Shanyang stared intently at Chen Kuangzheng.
Chen Kuangzheng quickly bowed his head and replied, "Your Majesty, I understand!"
"Hmm, good that you understand! Now that you understand, go to Xu Ming's residence shortly. Reconcile this matter with him regarding Miss Qin. Have Xu Ming find an excuse to get the money, and also have those two who smashed things apologize to me! Moreover, you must publicize this matter widely, letting everyone in the world know that Miss Qin's stay in the capital is by my decree. From now on, anyone who dares to cause trouble without reason will be considered to be going against me!"
"Yes! Your Majesty, I obey!"
Seeing that Lan Shanyang had given her so much face, allowing her to win a great victory, Qin Kou'er immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Kou'er thanks Your Majesty for your kindness!"
Seeing Qin Kou'er smiling like a little flower, Lan Shanyang couldn't help but snort coldly, "You only know how to smile at me when you're satisfied, but you take your anger out on me when you're in a bad mood. You kids are really something else! Humph!"
Qin Kou'er immediately lowered her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes, a shy expression on her face.
Lan Qingtian pointed at Lan Linxue and said irritably, "Didn't you hear? The Emperor is talking about you! Don't think you're innocent!"
Lan Linxue immediately looked as if she had just woken up from a dream, and turned to look at Lan Qingtian, "Really? Did Father Emperor scold me?"
Lan Shanyang couldn't stand Lan Linxue's act of madness in front of him, and waved his hand in annoyance, "Get out! All of you get out of here! It hurts my eyes to look at you!"
"Yes! We take our leave!"
Lan Qingtian quickly led everyone down the path.
Just as they reached the door, they heard Lan Shanyang calmly instruct Jing Quan from behind: "Go and call Lan Xiuyuan in!"
Lan Qingtian and Lan Linxue exchanged a quick glance; Lan Shanyang was about to take action.
A group of people quickly walked out.
Lan Linxue stopped abruptly outside, turned to Chen Kuangzheng, and asked, "Lord Chen, what are you planning to say when you go to see Xu Ming later?"
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