Chapter 1169: More Than Just Controversy

The case was immediately brought to the Crown Prince, who asked his father what he meant, "Father, should we delay this case?"

The emperor smiled playfully and said, "Tell the Dali Temple that there is no rush and to investigate slowly."

The prince understood that his father wanted to see Yao Zheyu's moves, "Yes."

When Zhulan received the news, her first reaction was that it was Yao Yao who did it. If it weren't for the fact that filial piety was more important than heaven in ancient times and children would not sue their fathers, Yao Yao might have done it himself.

Zhulan has been married to Zhou Shuren for so many years, and Zhou Shuren would tell her whatever he remembered. She has a deeper understanding of history and knows some laws of past dynasties, as well as some graces, such as children shielding their parents regardless of the crime. It is not like modern times where everything is based on the law. The laws in ancient times, ah, have always been unfair.

In ancient times when imperial power was supreme, the law only restricted the poor. For example, did King Liang kill many people? Quite a lot, and everyone knew about it. But did anyone sue?

Some of the noble families in the capital city have more dirty tricks. Are they good at hiding it? No, they know everything they should know.

Unfortunately, the emperor did not dare to really settle all the accounts. He could only kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and clean up after a period of time. This was already considered a wise ruler, at least he would clean up vigorously after a period of time.

Zhulan was overthinking this. Mingteng was engaged to the Liu family, and Lord Liu was in the Dali Temple. He knew too much.

Zhulan thought about Yao Yao again. Yao Yao didn't show up, but there must be a lot of discussion. She knew that she would have to call evidence and witnesses. Yao Yao, the daughter, was at the center of the storm. Was she helping her father or avenging her mother? Right or wrong, the final result was Yao Yao's fault. Who said Yao Yao was a daughter?

Zhao and Su Xuan looked at each other. Mother had been absent-minded for a long time. Zhao was a little worried. "Is mother okay? She doesn't look well."

Su Xuan shook her head, "I don't know either."

She rarely saw her mother-in-law with an unhappy face. No, she had never seen her mother-in-law with an unhappy face. Her mother-in-law was always very calm. She had been married for so many years, and her mother-in-law had become more and more peaceful.

Zhulan has already collected her thoughts and pressed her eyebrows.

Zhao was concerned, "Mom, are you okay?"

Zhulan put down her hand, "I'm fine, I just thought about something."

She thought back to when she first arrived in ancient times, her sons would kneel down at every turn and accused her of being unfilial. In ancient times, filial sons were truly more important than heaven. Even though she and Zhou Shuren had integrated into the ancient times, their thoughts were still modern.

Zhulan was a little tired and waved her hand, "You guys should go back and rest too."

Zhao and Su Xuan looked at each other. They clearly felt that their mother-in-law was unhappy. They walked out of the main courtyard. Zhao still didn't understand why her mother-in-law was unhappy. "Is it because of Bai's case?"

Su Xuan shook her head, "I don't think so. Mom wouldn't care about these things."

Zhao thought about it and it was true. It had nothing to do with them. Even if it was related to the Rong Marquis Mansion, it was the Rong Marquis Mansion's business.

At the Rong Marquis's Mansion, Yu Yin listened to En Qing talking about the Bai family's case. He really didn't want the Rong family to get involved. He was irritated and didn't want to get involved with the Yao family. "You actually agreed. How foolish."

Enqing knew that Fourth Master disliked Yao Yao, and this time he was even more dissatisfied with Yao Yao. The old man's face had not been good since he entered the door. "Fourth Master, we don't have the ability to investigate so clearly, and the Bai family agreed too quickly."

Yu Yun came here in a rage, but after hearing this, his mind cleared up and he said dryly, "You mean the emperor?"

Rong Enqing nodded, "Yes."

Yu Yun took a deep breath, still angry, and stood up and paced back and forth, "What a good plan, are they going to do it now?"

Rong Enqing lowered his head, "Although it will cause controversy, it is indeed a chance for Yao Yao to tear apart the Marquis' Mansion."

So even though they knew they were not being used, they were still willing to be used. It is better to tear them apart now than for the Yao family to be convicted.

Yu Yun took a breath, "Tear it apart, do you want to tear it apart completely?"

Rong Enqing's eyes were firm, "Yes."

Yu Yun's eyes widened. If they wanted to completely tear it apart, they had to completely tear it apart. If they could completely tear it apart, they would naturally testify in person. "This is more than just slander."

His head was a little dizzy, this, this is really...

Rong Enqing saw that Fourth Master was staggering, so he hurriedly supported him carefully, "The criticism has only been going on for a year or two, and it will fade after a few years."

Yu Yin sneered, "Indifferent? Naive."

Yu Yun was unwilling to speak. He regretted intervening in the first place, even if this person hated him. It would be better to separate. Thinking of the child in Yao Yao's belly, he pursed his lips and pushed Rong Enqing away, "You guys can do whatever you want. I don't care."

In the evening, when the Zhou family was having dinner, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren saw that their fourth uncle had no appetite. They knew that the old man had gone to the Ronghou Mansion today, and it seemed that the old man was still angry!

Zhou Shuren was also unwilling to speak. He was related to the Rong Marquis' Mansion. There were too many smart people in the capital. The Bai family had not filed a complaint earlier or later, but it would be a big problem if they did so now. The first thing that came to mind was the revenge of the Rong family. Besides, the wife of the Rong Marquis was the legitimate daughter of the Yao family.

Zhou Shuren received a lot of attention and inquiries, which annoyed him.

Yuyun really couldn't eat anymore.

After dinner, Yuyun looked at his nephew hesitantly, and Zhou Shuren put on the grease, turned around and ran away.

Yu-Hyun, "......"

At least he wanted to find someone to talk to and exchange personal thoughts, but his nephew was really not considerate at all.

Zhou Shuren returned to the house, "I am tired of being questioned today, and I don't want to continue listening to these troubles."

Some things make you happy just by watching them, but some things can make you bald even if you get involved in them.

Zhu Lan said quietly, "Just wait and see. You should come to me tomorrow to ask for information."

Zhou Shuren took off his shoes and lay on the small kang. "You can look after this case. Some of it will be delayed."

Zhulan, "I know even without you telling me that the emperor is just forcing Yao Wenqi to leave step by step, not wanting to kill him with one blow."

Zhou Shuren didn't want to continue talking, but gave up and took the book, "I met Ning Wei today, and Ning Wei told me that she wanted Chang Zhi to accept Ning Yang as his apprentice."

Zhulan was surprised, "Ningyang, isn't that Ning Zhiqi's second son?"

"Yes, that child, he just went to the academy. Ning Xu knew that I would not accept a disciple. Our Chang Lian and Chang Zhi are both good, but unfortunately Chang Lian is not in the capital, so I chose Chang Zhi."

Zhu Lan twitched her lips, "The drunkard's real interest is not in drinking."

"No, he killed two birds with one stone. He found a good master for Ningyang, and maybe he could raise a childhood sweetheart! The third and fourth brothers both have girlfriends."

Zhulan blinked, "Where's Ning Zhao? Where's the kid's master?"

After all, he is Ning Zhiqi’s eldest son.

Zhou Shuren said quietly, "Of course there are better choices. Rongchuan, what a good choice."

So it is said that Duke Ning was soft-hearted only toward his sons. No, Duke Ning was not soft-hearted toward his sons. It was just that two of his three sons had died and the remaining one was in poor health, so naturally he was soft-hearted. The old Duke's brain was always online.

Zhulan blinked, "Do you agree?"