The next day, Tian Yu went to the jail to see Zhao Moyan and confirmed that he was alright, just detained in prison. When she left, Zhao Moyan seemed to sense that Tian Yu had something on her mind, and took her hand and said, "No matter what happens, promise me you won't do anything reckless. I will not let go."
Tian Yu had been hiding her true feelings well. When she heard his words, she simply nodded, withdrew her hand, and quickly left the cell. She didn't want Zhao Moyan to see the tears that were about to spill from her eyes. After wiping away her tears, she went to the palace with Wen Liang to meet the emperor.
Wen Liang went in first and talked with the Emperor for a long time. Tian Yu stood outside anxiously, wanting to eavesdrop, but the eunuchs and guards at the door wouldn't allow it, so he could only pace back and forth outside the hall. Finally, Wen Liang came out, but only shook his head and said, "Mr. Tian, I have done my best. Everything depends on you now. But rest assured, I will not break my word."
After Tian Yu was summoned, she bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, please release the Marquis. He is innocent."
"Your word doesn't count, and neither does mine. The Court of Judicial Review is already investigating, isn't it? No rush! We'll have the results in a few days."
"But that's a frame-up! Is the evidence against Zhao Moyan genuine?! I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!"
"That's up to you," the Emperor said with a smile, not trying to hide his true feelings.
Tian Yu instantly understood; they were waiting for her to nod. Relieved, Tian Yu smiled and asked, "What will happen if the Emperor doesn't agree?"
"The Zhao family are traitors who have betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy. What can I do about it?" the Emperor said calmly.
Looking at the Emperor's smile, Tian Yu cursed him with the most vicious curses in her heart, but on the surface she could only say, "I agree! But please don't go back on your word, Your Majesty."
"It's a deal!"
"But could you please not marry the Crown Prince yet? I mean temporarily. Give me some time!"
"Of course you don't have to marry, but let's not talk about the princess and Li Xingyun for now. We'll discuss it again when you've thought it through."
Tian Yu thought to herself, "What a cunning old fox! He's only going to agree to the princess's marriage to Li Xingyun if I agree to marry the crown prince. But that's all I can do." Tian Yu nodded and said, "Alright! So what does the emperor plan to do about the marriage alliance?"
"Do as you say, choose one from among the unmarried women in the Li family."
"When does His Majesty intend to release the Marquis?"
"Don't worry! It'll be fine in a couple of days!"
"Did His Majesty set up this scheme because of a sorcerer's words?"
Yes and no!
"The words of a sorcerer are so important to His Majesty the Emperor?"
"I may not believe what others say, but he is Wen Liang!"
Tian Yu walked aimlessly along the palace corridor, the Emperor's last words echoing in her mind: "I can give you time, but remember, this is the Wu Kingdom!"
As expected, the next day, Li Qingqing was chosen by the Li family for the marriage alliance. Tian Yu thought about it all night and hurriedly helped Tangyuan pack her things. She arrived not far from the Chen Kingdom delegation's departure point. Wen Liang seemed to have known all along and had already parked his car and was waiting.
“Mr. Wen, as you wish, Tangyuan will become your apprentice today and go with you to the State of Chen.”
"Mother! I'm not leaving." Tangyuan only now realized that this meant he was being sent away.
"Tangyuan! Be good! With Uncle Chen and Mr. Wen here, you don't need to be afraid. Mother will come to see you whenever she has time."
"But Tangyuan doesn't want to leave her mother. Tangyuan wants to stay and protect her mother."
"You're not leaving your mother, you're going to study abroad. Only when you return after completing your studies will you be able to better protect your mother."
"Will I be able to return to my mother's side once I finish my studies?"
"Of course! Back then, Tangyuan could go wherever she wanted."
"Yes! Don't cry, Mommy! I'll go!"
"Mr. Tian, please rest assured, I guarantee that he will not encounter any mishaps."
"Tian Yu, I'm here. I'll take good care of Tangyuan." Chen Chong said to Tian Yu. He knew that Tian Yu would not go with him, and he was still a little sad, but as long as she was willing, he would respect her choice.
"Brother Chen, I'm begging you. Tian Yu owes you something that she may never be able to repay."
"Tian Yu, I'll say it again: I'll always wait for you. If you're willing, I'll take you away from here."
Seeing that everyone was reluctant to part, Tian Yu smiled and said, "No need! I don't want to leave yet. You don't have to be so stubborn. There are plenty of good girls in the world. Cherish the person in front of you."
At this moment, Li Qingqing got off the carriage. Upon confirming that the person was Tian Yu, she happily stepped forward and grabbed Tian Yu, saying, "Sister, it's you! I didn't know who you were before, but now I know that you are the Mr. Tian they were talking about."
"Qingqing, this road to a marriage alliance is long. Have you thought it through?" Tian Yu asked.
"Was this the opportunity my sister mentioned that day?"
"Um!"
"Qingqing caught it; it was Qingqing's own choice."
"Don't worry! They won't make things difficult for you," Tian Yu told her.
Chen Chong understood what she meant and nodded, saying, "If she's willing, I'll ask my father to arrange a good marriage for her. Don't worry."
Before leaving, Tian Yu pulled Pei Yuling aside and said, "Yuling, there's really nothing between Brother Chen and me. Don't listen to the rumors outside."
"I know! You don't need to explain. Even if something is wrong, I won't be angry. If you weren't there for him, who knows what he would have become?"
"Thank you! You are the one Brother Chen should take care of and cherish; he just hasn't realized it yet."
"This blockhead, by the time he finds out, I'll probably be all gray."
Tian Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry! He'll understand sooner or later. He lost his mother when he was young, and later his father abandoned him in the forest to make a living by hunting. He had a very hard life. I remember the first time I saw him, he didn't look like a human at all, but more like a wild beast. He couldn't even speak very well."
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