The next morning at court, the emperor did not mention the events of the previous night at all, but said that the crown prince had made a mistake and should reflect on his actions in the wall for a month. The ministers of the crown prince's faction naturally had objections, but after they argued their case, the emperor still showed no intention of backing down, so they had no choice but to give up.
After the court session, the Emperor left Zhao Moyan in the Imperial Study and said with a smile, "Moyan, you've worked hard all these years. I know you've always wanted to overturn your father's case. After thinking it over, I think what you said isn't unreasonable. How about this: you first collect evidence privately, and if the evidence is sufficient, I will clear your Zhao family's name?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will definitely find evidence to prove that the Zhao family is innocent." Zhao Moyan knelt and thanked the Emperor, wondering what was wrong with the Emperor today, who had always disagreed with his decision to overturn the case. Why did he suddenly change his mind?
"Well then, you've worked hard all these years. I won't force you to marry the princess. As for your marriage to Tian Yu, I think we should choose an auspicious day and have a grand ceremony. After all, Tian Yu is now my teacher in Wu Kingdom. Before that, it would be better for Tian Yu to stay in Qinyuan."
"This!? Yes! Your Majesty is right!" Zhao Moyan was unwilling, but there was nothing she could do. Just a few days ago, Your Majesty had clearly agreed to let them be together and to let them hold a wedding ceremony. Why did Your Majesty change your mind today? Could it be because of what happened yesterday? Recalling the expression on Wen Liang's face after leaving the divination hall that day, Zhao Moyan felt something was wrong.
"By the way, you haven't had anyone to take good care of you all these years. I've asked the Imperial Concubine to choose two suitable people for you, and they've already been sent to your residence."
"Your Majesty, I do not need it. Please take it back!" Zhao Moyan said, kneeling down.
"How dare you! Don't you want the rewards I've given you? Fine, you don't want to marry the princess, but you don't even want two maids! What are you trying to do?!"
"No, it's just that I promised Tian Yu that I would only have her in this life."
"Isn't this to prevent you from marrying someone else? They're just two maids, it's no big deal! Mr. Tian is magnanimous and won't do anything about it," the Emperor said with a smile.
"I cannot!"
"What, you dare to defy the imperial decree?!"
"Your Majesty, I dare not! Please withdraw it!" Zhao Moyan knelt down and pleaded.
"You, Zhao Moyan, first you defied the imperial decree and now you dare to disobey me! You've rebelled! Drag him away and give him twenty strokes of the cane!" the Emperor said impatiently.
After being beaten, Zhao Moyan was sent back to the Marquis's residence. Sure enough, the two women chosen by the Imperial Concubine had already been delivered to the residence, and he was also rewarded with some fabrics and valuables. Looking at the two beauties standing in front of him, Zhao Moyan lay on the bed with a headache. The two beauties were also very perceptive and quickly brought tea and water and came forward to massage his legs and shoulders. Zhao Moyan threw down the cup in his hand and shouted loudly, "Steward, throw those two out of here!"
A servant came to report that Zhao Moyan had been flogged, and Tian Yu rushed to the Marquis's residence. Before she even entered the door, she heard such a commotion inside. It was the first time she had ever seen Zhao Moyan so angry, and Tian Yu was startled. She went into the room and saw two pretty women standing to the side. She waved for the steward to take them away. Tian Yu went to the bedside and said, "What's wrong with the Marquis? Why are you so angry!"
Zhao Moyan knew Tian Yu had arrived as soon as she entered the room, but he didn't know how to face her, so he simply lay on the bed and didn't look at her.
Tian Yu wanted to lift the blanket to see Zhao Moyan's injury, but Zhao Moyan pressed her down and said, "Don't look!"
"Has the medicine been applied?"
"The housekeeper has already gone up."
"I'm sorry! It's all because of me."
"It has nothing to do with you, you don't need to blame yourself."
“But if it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have had to be punished,” Tian Yu said sadly.
"I already said, it's not your fault. I was the one who offended the Emperor and was punished."
“But it’s still because of me. It’s okay, I can accept it!” Tian Yu thought for a moment and said.
"You knew everything!"
"The servants have already told me! It's just two more people, I can accept that!" If this era requires the acceptance of having multiple wives and concubines, Tian Yu is willing to compromise for the man in front of her. She doesn't want to insist anymore, watching him get hurt and punished time and time again, what's the point!
Zhao Moyan angrily got up and looked at Tian Yu. Tian Yu felt flustered under his gaze and quickly explained, "I don't want you to always get hurt because of me. If it's just two more concubines, I'm willing! As long as you're safe!"
"No! I don't agree!" Zhao Moyan said excitedly, grabbing Tian Yu.
"Don't get agitated. You're injured. Lie down first."
But Zhao Moyan wouldn't listen to Tian Yu at all. He hugged her tightly and said, "No matter what happens, I won't change my promise to you, and you can't give up! Promise me!"
"Okay, okay, I promise you. Lie down first and be careful of your wound," Tian Yu reassured her.
She helped Zhao Moyan lie down, then lifted the blanket to check. Sure enough, the wound had reopened, and his clothes were covered in blood. Tian Yu called the butler to bring medicine, but Zhao Moyan refused to let Tian Yu help. Tian Yu squatted down in front of the bed and said, "I couldn't help you when you were being punished, and now I can't even help you change your dressing?"
Zhao Moyan then let go of the blanket he was holding tightly. Tian Yu lifted the blanket, carefully treated the wound, and said, "Shouldn't we let Tangyuan and Mr. Wen go together?"
"It's up to you, you decide!"
"I'm afraid that one day I won't be able to protect him, and that he will get hurt."
"I will protect you all, don't worry!"
"Yes! But Tangyuan also needs to learn to be independent and can't always rely on us for everything."
Have you thought it through!?
"Not yet! Isn't there still time?"
"Mr. Wen is indeed very capable, but he's not necessarily indispensable!"
"Why did the Emperor suddenly bestow a maid upon you?" Tian Yu asked in confusion.
"Your heart is hard to fathom, but don't worry, I won't agree." Zhao Moyan also felt something was amiss, but he didn't want Tian Yu to worry.
"How about I move back?" Zhao Moyan had been hoping she would move back, and Tian Yu thought that since he was injured, she could take care of him if she came back.
"Wait a little longer! Once I'm ready, I'll definitely bring you back in style!" Zhao Moyan hesitated. The Emperor's meaning was clear: Tian Yu couldn't stay at the Marquis's residence. Although he didn't know the reason yet, he couldn't let them get into danger.
Tian Yu's heart skipped a beat, but she still smiled and said, "Okay! I'll wait for you!"
Tian Yu stayed at the Marquis's residence to watch over Zhao Moyan for the night. The next day, she remembered the letter Chen Chong had sent her when she came to the Marquis's residence the day before, inviting her to meet him today. Originally, she did not want to go, but when she saw Zhao Moyan being beaten again for no reason, she wanted to know what was going on and whether it was related to the divination by Wen Liang. After thinking for a long time, she found an excuse and went out alone.
Lying on the bed, Zhao Moyan was also preoccupied. The Emperor's sudden change in attitude made him vaguely feel that something must have happened. But what exactly was it? Could it be related to Wen Liang's divination? After thinking for a long time, he felt that he had to find out what divination Wen Liang had performed.
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