"..." Chu Yunyi didn't know until this moment that his father's case also involved the Nanyang Palace.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the private room. The waiter came in and served five plates of dim sum to the brother and sister, then left.

Chu Qianhuang passed a plate of rose-filled shortbread to Chu Yunyi and said, "Brother Yi, Liufu Teahouse and Liufuji have the same owner. I remember that you like Liufuji's rose-filled shortbread the most. It goes perfectly with Dahongpao. You should try it."

Chu Yunyi picked up a piece of rose-filled shortbread and ate it with hot tea as a snack.

Chu Qianhuang drank tea and looked out the window.

The rain outside was getting heavier. The dense raindrops fell down with a crackling sound, soaking the streets. Passers-by either held up umbrellas or put on raincoats. It was like a colorful landscape painting covered with a layer of gray dust.

Chu Qianhuang frowned and sighed deeply. Her curled eyelashes cast a dark shadow on her eye sockets, and her palm-sized face looked exhausted.

"Sister, did grandmother ask you to ask mother for help?" Chu Yunyi put down the half-eaten rose-filled biscuit and suddenly asked.

Chu Qianhuang turned her face to the side, showing a trace of astonishment on her face, and then smiled, "I didn't agree."

Chu Yunyi was stunned for a moment, then nodded, as if to say, this is how it should be.

Chu Qianhuang's slender fingers gently fiddled with the edge of the teacup, as if she was a little hesitant, "Grandma also asked me to go find my second sister..."

Chu Yunyi slightly widened his eyes, curled his fingers again and clenched them into fists, "Big sister..."

Chu Qianhuang smiled bitterly and said, "Before I came here, I went to Prince Chen's Mansion, but I didn't knock on the door... Half of what my father did was related to Prince Chen's Mansion. Even if I kneel down and beg my second sister, it will be useless."

Chu Yunyi: “…”

Chu Yunyi remained silent, but there was a hint of stubbornness in the corners of his slightly pursed lips, and it was obvious that he also recognized Chu Qianhuang.

Chu Qianhuang continued, "A son should not criticize his father. As children, you and I should not judge our father. But in my opinion, if my father is wrong, then he is wrong."

"If my father was wrongly accused today, I would give up my dignity and kneel down to beg my mother and my second sister, and I would do it... But my father did make a mistake."

"If all sins could be forgiven simply by begging and apologizing, what would be the need for the law?"

"Brother Yi, I have a lot to say but no one to talk to, so I have no choice but to tell you. Please don't think I'm annoying." Chu Qianhuang smiled self-deprecatingly.

Chu Yunyi’s response was to pick up the teapot and pour tea for her himself.

Chu Qianhuang drank two sips of tea and calmed down. "Brother Yi, if grandma asks you to do something difficult, don't force yourself... go find your second uncle and the others."

Chu Yunyi shot a stubborn look at him, and Chu Qianhuang laughed, "Okay, okay, I get it, my brother Yi has grown up!"

At first, she seemed to be just joking and saying it casually, but as she spoke, her expression became serious. She stretched out her right hand across the coffee table and patted Chu Yunyi on the shoulder, "Brother Yi, the future of the Chu family can only rely on you."

"The Chu family's title was earned by their ancestors in battles on the battlefield. The Chu family has enjoyed the blessings of their ancestors for several generations, which is already more fortunate than many people."

"The ancestors of the Chu family were able to achieve great things. Brother Yi, I believe that you are no worse than our ancestors. Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of twelve, and His Royal Highness Prince Chen went to the North at the age of fifteen..."

Chu Yunyi thought Chu Qianhuang came here on purpose to enlighten him, and then he remembered that Chu Qianchen had specially sent Tang Yuchu to the Imperial College, so he pursed his lips and smiled, saying, "Sister, I understand."

Chu Qianhuang also laughed, as if she was relieved, and as if she had made some kind of decision.

Chu Qianhuang stared into Chu Yunyi's eyes and said, "Brother Yi, do you want to keep the title of the Chu family?"

Chu Yunyi: “…”

Chu Qianhuang finally got to the point and said, "I've thought about it. To keep the title, the Chu family must atone for their sins."

Chu Yunyi's eyes lit up, and he met her eyes, waiting for her to continue.

Chu Qianhuang said: "Grandma is ill, and uncles just want to take care of themselves. I don't think they can be trusted."

"Father has committed a serious crime, and he will definitely not be able to keep his title. If you can atone for your crime and keep the title, then you can ask the Emperor to pass the title over to my father."

As long as the title is still there, even if Chu Lingxiao is guilty and cannot be the marquis, his title can be revoked and passed directly to his descendants. There is a precedent for this in Da Qi.

For the Chu family, this is the best choice.

Thinking of this, Chu Qianhuang's eyes became as bright as the sun, shining brightly.

If Chu Yunyi was like Chu Lingxiao, a hopeless person, she would give up this plan. Good shoots come from bad bamboos, and Chu Yunyi was different from Chu Lingxiao and Chu Lingyu.

"..." When Chu Yunyi heard Chu Qianhuang say that she would pass the title to him, his expression changed instantly and his eyes narrowed slightly.

He looked at Chu Qianhuang with strange eyes, his thin lips pressed into a straight line.

Chu Qianhuang didn't notice and continued, "Brother Yi, as long as you get the title, you can inherit the Marquis' Mansion. You also know..."

In Chu Qianhuang's view, it was natural for the title to be passed on to Chu Yunyi. In the dream, after Chu Yunmu's death, it was also Chu Yunyi who was named the Prince of Yongding Marquis.

This is the title of Marquis Yongding. Chu Qianhuang believes that Chu Yunyi cannot help but be tempted.

This matter is good for everyone! "Enough." Chu Yunyi's face was as gloomy as water, and he interrupted Chu Qianhuang solemnly, "The title of the Marquis' Mansion belongs to Brother Mu."

He has always known that the title of Yongning Marquisate belongs to Chu Yunmu.

Fifteen years ago, the title of Yongding Marquisate was almost lost in my grandfather's hands. It was only because my stepmother, Shen, married into the Marquisate that the title was saved. Chu Yunmu was my stepmother's son and the legitimate son of the Chu family, so it was natural for him to inherit the title.

“……”Chu Qianhuang looked at Chu Yunyi in shock and didn’t react for a moment.

She had always thought that the children of these noble families would fight for the title, just like the Emperor and the Prince, Qin Yao and Qin Xuan, and Nan Hao...

Is it because Chu Yunyi is still young and doesn't know how important the title is? "Sister, even if I don't inherit the title, my surname is Chu." Chu Yunyi emphasized with a firm look in his eyes.

He is already twelve years old and is the eldest son of the Chu family's generation, while Chu Yunmu is just a five-year-old kid.

When the family is in trouble, as the eldest brother, he should shoulder his responsibilities.

If "making amends" can save the Chu family's title, then it is what he should do. He has also received the blessing of his family and should repay his family.

Since my father can't keep the title passed down by our ancestors, then just give it to Chu Yunmu! This is what the Chu family owes to the stepmother.

Chu Qianhuang was only worried that Chu Yunyi would not agree. But hearing his tone, she felt relieved knowing that he was willing to follow her plan.

Thinking this in her heart, Chu Qianhuang smiled brightly, "Brother Yi, I understand."

For her, as long as Chu Yunyi could make achievements and keep the title of Marquis, that would be enough.

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Anyway, Chu Yunmu and Chu Yunyi are both her younger brothers. No matter who inherits the title, she is still the daughter of the Marquis.

No matter what, her princess companion must not be lost.

Chu Qianhuang's eyes were as deep as the abyss, and a gleam of determination flashed across them.

As I was lost in thought, I heard a bustling noise coming from the street outside, which became louder and louder.

Chu Yunyi casually pushed open a window facing the street. It was misty outside. The rain had turned from heavy rain to light rain. Only fine rain threads remained in the sky, appearing and disappearing from time to time.

The voice from the street below was clearly transmitted to the private room on the second floor: "Hey, have you heard? The emperor has just issued an edict of apology, and it has been posted on the notice board."

"Did the emperor really issue a self-criticism edict? I heard about it yesterday and thought it was just nonsense. This self-criticism edict is not issued casually."

“That’s right…”

"Does the emperor's repentance edict have anything to do with His Royal Highness Prince Chen?"

"It must be. The Royal Guards have surrounded Prince Chen's Mansion twice, but both times they returned empty-handed."

“…”

The people below were talking more and more excitedly, as if they had seen and heard it with their own eyes and ears.

Chu Qianhuang raised her eyebrows, lowered her eyes and looked down, unable to help but listen.

She was sure that the emperor in her dream had never issued a confession of guilt.

This is another variable.

At this time in the dream, the Prince Chen's Mansion was very patient and low-key. Prince Chen spent most of his time indoors in the mansion and did not openly confront the Emperor.

The only thing that was the same between the dream and the present was that the emperor had given him a princess in the name of congratulating Prince Chen.

Chu Qianchen.

In the dream, Chu Qianchen had uncovered her life experience in March of this year and regained her status as the legitimate daughter. However, she had been raised timid and weak by Aunt Jiang for the past ten years and was not even capable of showing her worth in public.

The Chu Qianchen in the dream was a person with a blurry face. It could be said that her existence was irrelevant to the Chu family and Prince Chen’s Mansion. She was completely different from the current Chu Qianchen.

Chu Qianchen now no longer has any admiration for Aunt Jiang, but he is also an excellent archer and is confident and courageous.

Chu Qianhuang was dazed and lost in thought accidentally. It was only when a drop of rain drifted in with the wind and the coolness of her cheek brought her back to her senses.

Chu Qianhuang pointed out the window and said with certainty: "The emperor's repentance edict must be related to my father's imprisonment."

"The Emperor must have been forced to confess his crime, so my father's case will not be judged lightly."

"Brother Yi, the only hope for the Chu family is to redeem themselves from their crimes and make meritorious contributions."

Chu Yunyi nodded, "Sister, did you hear anything in the palace?"

Chu Yunyi looked at Chu Qianhuang without blinking.

His father's mistakes could not be changed, so he could only try to atone for them and turn the tide. As the eldest son, he should support the Chu family and not let his sisters and brothers be ridiculed because the Chu family was stripped of their titles.

There was a strange look in his eyes, like a blazing flame, and his gaze was determined.

Meeting Chu Yunyi's determined eyes, a happy smile appeared on Chu Qianhuang's lips.

She didn't nod or say yes.

This was a plot she came up with after racking her brains.

Chu Qianhuang raised her hand and closed the half-open window, blocking out the noise from the street.

(End of this chapter)