Marquis Zhongyong then realized that the person before him was doing this on purpose.
He was already feeling indignant on behalf of the real Tingzhou.
He learned that Tinglan was harmed by Shu Liunian without his knowledge, and that he was even more filial to Shu Liunian.
It only makes them feel sorry for him and his mother, and they can't help but want to make things difficult for him.
Marquis Zhongyong felt guilty towards his wife and children, but that was a completely different matter from the person in front of him.
He retorted, "His Majesty has ordered me to find the Crown Prince within six months, or I will be beheaded."
Let's see how you handle this.
Come on, let's hurt each other.
Xie Tingzhou glanced at him, his eyes calm and unwavering.
"There is no war at the moment, and the soldiers are idle anyway. Doing more acts of helping others and acting bravely for a just cause will also be a merit for you."
Just follow the instructions and search diligently.
He bit his son a little harder.
Six months is enough time for him to return to the palace.
During the past six months, Zhongyong Hou was allowed to use the pretext of searching for him to travel to various parts of Dayuan to investigate the people's conditions and collect evidence of the crimes of local officials, killing two birds with one stone.
Marquis Zhongyong understood his meaning, cursed the little fox in his heart, and still asked, "You..."
Are you planning to go back?
Xie Tingzhou looked at him with a deep gaze and said, "If she is Madam Lou, you should think about how to return her son."
Xie Tingzhou was well aware of Cui Yihuan's attention to him. If he found out that his son was gone, he would be devastated and would likely cause a scene with Marquis Zhongyong.
Marquis Zhongyong's heart trembled.
If this person returns to the palace, the news of his son's death will no longer be able to be kept secret.
He truly didn't know how to face the people who genuinely cared about Tingzhou.
The atmosphere remained silent for a long time.
Marquis Zhongyong composed himself and told him about Cui Yihuan's visit to him, "Have you recently kidnapped that woman to your residence again?"
A woman's reputation is of paramount importance. If you truly love her, you shouldn't treat her like this. If this gets out, how will she ever be able to live in this world again?
Although I do not look down on women, this is just how the world is; men and women are born unequal.
The same thing might earn a man praise for his charm, at most a few words of gossip, but for a woman, it could cost her her life.
He said meaningfully, "Besides, think about the future."
If he were to return to the palace and become the crown prince again, would the emperor and empress allow him to marry a married woman?
Even if the emperor and empress allow it, would the other party's in-laws agree? And if they did, why would the world criticize him?
The path to becoming an emperor is already difficult; undertaking something like this will only make it more challenging.
His Majesty is a perfect example.
Xie Tingzhou smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a plan. I won't make things difficult for her."
Hearing him say this, Marquis Zhongyong did not say anything more, he never thought of Ye Zhen.
After returning to his own courtyard and washing away the dust of his journey, he asked Chen Qing to reserve a good spot at a teahouse near the execution ground.
Cui Yihuan from the province was being squeezed by people below.
Thinking of the grudges between Cai Yueya, Ye Zhen, and Shu Liuniang, and guessing that they would also go to watch the execution, Chen Qing booked another private room.
As he expected, Ye Zhen and Cai Yueya were indeed going to witness the execution.
However, Xie Tingzhou had already arranged the locations for them.
Marquis Zhongyong himself went there, and upon seeing this, he gave Xie Tingzhou an appreciative look, thinking that this kid was much more humane than he had been on the border for those years.
He instructed him to treat Ye Zhen like a younger sister, and he actually did.
Cui Yihuan, on the other hand, looked worried.
The son's attentiveness and thoughtfulness towards Ye Zhen clearly indicates that he has fallen deeply in love. At such a young and vigorous age, once feelings develop, they will inevitably be revealed in one's words and actions.
She noticed that her son's gaze towards Ye Zhen was almost drooling.
Why!
They need to make their affair legitimate before anyone else finds out.
But she is now just a concubine in the Marquis's mansion, and Xie Bang is useless. What should she do?
He was filled with sorrow and secretly glared at the loyal and brave Marquis beside him.
Isn't that bastard busy today? How come he has time to come and watch the execution? But thanks to him, she can also watch from upstairs.
Still angry about yesterday's events, she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Marquis Zhongyong and pretended to focus on the execution ground outside the window.
Before the prisoner was even brought in, the area around the execution ground was already packed with people.
After waiting a while, the constables finally brought over Shu Liu Niang and her son.
A chorus of curses erupted from below, and rotten vegetable leaves, rotten eggs, and even stones were thrown at the mother and child.
Cui Yihuan felt incredibly pleased, his eyes fixed on Shu Liuniang, waiting for her to be torn to pieces.
Suddenly, a staggering figure rushed into her sight, the person holding a rattan cane and slashing at Shu Liu Niang.
Cui Yihuan jumped up; she could no longer sit still.
It's my aunt!
Her aunt must have learned the truth about her murder and rushed over to beat up Shu Liu Niang.
But her aunt looked unwell, so she had to go downstairs.
Cui Yihuan did not lose her mind. Neither the eldest daughter of the Cui family nor the concubine of the Marquis's mansion had any reason to go down and help the old lady Wang.
"My lord, I just remembered that I forgot to give something to the young mistress. I'll take it to her right away."
Marquis Zhongyong also saw Madam Wang.
Cui Yihuan's strong reaction made him even more certain that the person in front of him was his wife.
Only Lou Tinglan would care so much about Old Madam Wang.
He pretended not to know and gave a faint "hmm".
Cui Yihuan appeared before Ye Zhen. Ye Zhen guessed her purpose and took the initiative to speak, "Aunt Cui, I saw Old Madam Wang and want to help her here. Would you like to come with me?"
As he spoke, he took Cui Yihuan's hand and led her downstairs.
Cui Yihuan was grateful and whispered, "Thank you."
On the execution ground, Old Madam Wang held a rattan cane and desperately beat Shu Liu Niang.
"You heartless bastard! My Tinglan is such a good girl. I've never had the heart to say a harsh word to her. How could you be so cruel?"
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