Chapter 232 This marriage is not possible, I don’t agree
The Emperor pointed at Yun Zheng and said, "You are also responsible for her safety. If anything happens to her again, it will be all your fault."
He paused, then uttered a sentence that frightened countless people, "When the time comes, you can choose between imprisonment and never attending court again."
There was a sudden gasp, and everyone couldn't believe it.
Imprisonment? Never attending court again? That would be equivalent to depriving the Third Prince of his inheritance rights.
The imperial concubine felt cold all over and her face was as pale as paper. The third prince's ascension to the throne was her only chance.
"Your Majesty, is Yun Zheng so important? More important than your own son?"
Facing everyone's strange looks, Yun Zheng remained calm and guessed the emperor's intention.
The Third Prince's head was buzzing. "Father, I am your biological son. This is unfair to me!"
The emperor said calmly, "If he wasn't your biological child, do you think you could still stand here?"
He pointed at the Lei family, his expression frighteningly cold, "That's the fate of the Third Prince's party."
He personally dismantled the Three Princes' Party as a warning to those who were tempted to speculate.
Fighting for the throne? Let’s first see what happens to the loser.
He is still in his prime, why are they in such a hurry?
The third prince was so angry that he was shaking all over and looked like he was about to faint.
The Emperor ignored them, his cold gaze sweeping across the crowd. "Remember, today's events must not be leaked. If I get wind of it, no one present will escape. Every last one of you will be executed. The Cao family will be executed."
Everyone was silent and trembling. Was this to protect Yun Zheng?
They all underestimated Yun Zheng's position in the emperor's heart.
"We don't dare."
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Please return to the palace."
Everyone felt relieved. Great! They were finally leaving. "Farewell, Your Majesty."
The emperor took a few steps, then turned around and saw that Li Wuyang hadn't caught up. He frowned slightly and asked, "Ninth brother, why aren't you leaving?"
Li Wuyang pursed his lips and said, "I will send Princess Jinyun home..."
The emperor came back and pushed Li Wuyang's wheelchair away, "I have something to tell you."
Yun Zheng was stunned. Your Majesty, you are so careless. Is it really necessary to do this?
Li Wuyang turned his head and looked at her, and they exchanged glances.
As soon as Yun Zheng returned home, she took a quick shower, fell on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
I am so tired, both physically and mentally.
When she woke up, it was already dark.
There seemed to be a sound outside. She got up and walked outside, and saw her parents sitting together with serious expressions, talking in low voices.
"Mom and Dad, why are you here?"
The Yun family couple looked up at the same time. Yun Mu smiled and said, "You must be hungry. Go wash up first. I'll have someone serve the meal."
The table was full of Yun Zheng’s favorite dishes, and she ate them with relish.
Yun Zhanpeng already knew what happened today, and his eyes were filled with heartache as he looked at his daughter.
A feeling of powerlessness rose in his heart. As a father, he could do nothing.
"Zheng'er, eat more."
Yun Zheng smiled and served food to her parents, "You guys eat too."
In fact, the Yun family couple had no appetite, but they couldn't bear to disappoint their daughter's filial piety, so they reluctantly ate half a bowl of rice.
After dinner, the maid cleared the dishes and left. Yun Zhanpeng took his daughter's hand and said, "Zheng'er, let's talk."
Yun Zheng also wanted to have a good talk with her parents, so she asked someone to make a pot of scented tea and sat lazily next to Yunmu.
I heard my father's stern voice, "This marriage is not possible. I don't agree."
"Dad." Yun Zheng was dumbfounded. She had thought the emperor would disagree, but she hadn't expected her father to be so resolute. "Why?"
Yun Zhanpeng was rarely so stern. "Prince Rui is good, but too good. We can't reach him."
The previous experience of the Pingxi Marquis Mansion made him realize that in the face of power, no matter how smart, capable, or rich you are, you are vulnerable.
However, Prince Rui is not an ordinary nobleman. He is the ninth uncle who is second only to the emperor and is in charge of the Mingjing Division, holding immense power.
"Zheng'er, you're very good, but the emperor's attitude is very clear. He doesn't want you two to be together."
Yunmu also advised, "If you force them to be together, it will be a thorn in the emperor's heart, which will not benefit you or Prince Rui. Let's choose a son-in-law from an ordinary family. If anything happens in the future, we can firmly suppress him."
I have to say that they are all very rational. For them, this is the best choice and has nothing to do with emotions.
Yun Zheng was silent. She could understand her parents' feelings, but she could not agree with them.
"Prince Rui is a clever man. He dared to give me the jade pendant in front of the emperor and verbally arrange this marriage. He must have had some ulterior motive."
"I just have to follow."
Yun Zhanpeng's heart tightened, "You two have already... secretly gotten engaged?"
"Um."
Yun Zhanpeng was getting angry. He thought that the Ninth Thousand Year Old Man was a gentleman.
"You've always been so smart, how come you're so confused this time?"
"Why are you so attracted to Prince Rui? He's the master of the Mirror Bureau, cruel and merciless, and he's also a cripple."
"Dad." Yun Zheng was unhappy. Why was he making personal attacks?
Yunmu gently stroked her daughter's shoulder and said, "If anything happens, we can't defeat him."
The men in the royal family are all heartless. It is common for them to have three wives and four concubines. Their own daughters are as hot-tempered as fire and cannot tolerate any grain of sand in their eyes.
It doesn't look right no matter how you look at it.
Yun Zheng's expression was firm. "I want to take a gamble. Please approve it, Dad and Mom."
Yun Zhanpeng frowned and said, "I disagree. Our Yun family has fallen into trouble over this matter and we cannot make the same mistake again."
"I believe in Prince Rui."
Yunmu looked at her husband and then at her daughter. The father and daughter were both equally stubborn, which gave her a splitting headache.
"How about getting rid of the father and keeping the son? If they don't get married, they can just give birth to a child to inherit the Yun family."
The father and daughter both stared with wide eyes, but I was like, how dare you imagine that! That's Prince Rui!
At this moment, the maid hurried in and said, "Master, Madam, Prince Rui is here."
Yun Zhanpeng frowned, "Why is he here so late? I won't see him."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Wuyang's voice came from outside, "Uncle, aunt, I'm here."
Yun Zhanpeng’s eyes widened. Oh my god, no wonder he said he was coming instead of asking for a meeting. Damn it!
Just because you have power and influence, you can break into someone else’s house late at night?
Yun Zheng suddenly jumped up and ran out.
In the yard, the man sitting in the wheelchair had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was extremely handsome.
His eyes were as deep as the sea, and the moment he saw her, they lit up and sparkled, as if containing a sky full of stars.
Yun Zheng's lips curled up slightly, and her eyebrows were curved.
When Yun Zhanpeng came out, he saw the two of them smiling at each other foolishly, and he couldn't describe the feeling in his heart.
He looked at the Ninth Thousand Year Old Man with disdain, "Prince Rui, you should avoid suspicion at this time."
Li Wuyang respectfully performed the junior's salute and said, "Uncle, it is very presumptuous of me to come here so late at night, but I really have no choice. I will be leaving the capital soon."
Yun Zheng was stunned. "So soon? Is the Emperor so anxious?"
Yun Zhanpeng frowned slightly, "Even if I'm saying goodbye, I can't come to your house so late at night. It will give people something to talk about..."
Before he could finish, Li Wuyang took out a brocade box and handed it to him with both hands, "Uncle, I came here specially to give you a gift, please accept it."
Yun Zhanpeng was filled with doubts. He opened the box and looked at it, his pupils trembling. "What...what is this?"
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