Their second daughter-in-law, your nominal aunt Shen Miaomiao, was always arguing with Li Beibei. One time, the two had a fight and ended up being punished by the Li patriarch, who arrived and made her kneel in the ancestral hall. That night, a stable boy from the manor sneaked into the ancestral hall, and Shen Miaomiao lost her chastity and went to the Li family temple. She has been missing ever since.
The third daughter-in-law, Lin Wu, suffered the most. Among the four daughters-in-law, her family background was the lowest. She had a passionate love affair with Li Jinghuai, the third young master of the Li family, and the two eventually got together. However, she ended up being forced into prostitution in the military camp. Unable to bear the humiliation, she committed suicide by crashing into the camp the next day.
The fourth daughter-in-law, Xiao Mingxuan, had the best outcome, but she still ended up blind in one eye and lame in one leg! She lived the longest but eventually became emaciated and died one day from exhaustion!
Hiss~~~
Oh my god!
The entire court was dumbfounded and utterly shocked.
This...
How dare the Li family?
The Minister of Personnel in front of him jumped up with a howl and rushed straight to the Duke of Li's heir, Li Jingyao, and punched him twice. It's only natural for a father-in-law to hit his son-in-law!
Lord Lin, who was standing nearby, volunteered to break up the fight but ended up holding onto Li Jingyao and refusing to let go.
Finally, Lord Xiao stepped forward and, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, occasionally added a few more kicks.
All the officials: We didn't see anything.
[Guagua, why did Minister Gu, the Minister of Personnel, suddenly assault someone? And it was his own son-in-law?]
Gu Ci: Bah!
A coward who can't even protect his own wife doesn't deserve to be his son-in-law.
Divorce!
Divorce!
They must get a divorce!
I don't want this marriage anymore!
The Gu family doesn't need in-laws like that!
Li Jingyao felt extremely aggrieved. He was beaten for no reason and in the very Golden Palace. He felt so wronged.
Gu Ci: What are you so upset about?
You're lucky I didn't smash your head in.
I really want to see what kind of mush is going through your brain!
[Host, it must be that the heir of the Duke of Li has done something wrong. Otherwise, why would Minister Gu hit someone in court! Look at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table, how calm he is.]
Shen Mingzhu unconsciously looked at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table.
Emperor Jingyuan unconsciously sat up straight, displaying a very imperial demeanour.
[Guagua, I must say, Emperor Jingyuan's calm demeanour gave off an air of detachment from both honour and disgrace, like watching the flowers bloom and fade in the courtyard.]
"Of course, look at him. He's an emperor! He certainly doesn't show his emotions."
Crown Prince Yan Beichen looked at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table, then at Shen Mingzhu, and finally calmly stepped forward to stop Minister Gu.
"Your Highness?"
Minister Gu straightened his clothes, understood the deep meaning in Crown Prince Yan Beichen's eyes, and glared fiercely at Li Jingyao several times.
Coward, just you wait!
This time, not a single member of the Li clan will be promoted!
[Guagua, look at the Duke of Li's heir, so handsome and charming. I never imagined he'd be so unconditionally biased towards his younger sister in private. What a terrifying, brainless sister-doting maniac!]
[Host, not only that, he will also squander his deceased wife's dowry on his younger sister, Li Beibei, leaving not a single penny for his own children. Poor Madam Li!]
[Oh my god, Guagua, what kind of scumbag is this?]
[Host, he is a brain-dead, pretentious scumbag. ]
Prince An: Pfft!
I'm sorry, I just found it a little bit funny.
Gu Ci: I urge Prince An to be mindful of his words and actions.
He's heartbroken!
He never imagined that both of his legitimate daughters would suffer such a fate.
He stared at Shen Mingzhu for a moment, then lowered his head in deep thought.
He had to find a way to get his daughter to divorce him and ideally bring all his grandchildren back to the family. It seemed difficult, but if his daughter didn't come back, the Li family wouldn't be clueless. What if something unexpected happened?
This is really worrying him.
At this moment, the three ministers, surnamed Gu, Lin, and Xiao, were burning with intense emotions. They exchanged a tacit glance and then looked away.
Why didn't they bring Minister Shen Changyuan with them?
Because they simply don't care!
At this moment, Shen Changyuan was engrossed in watching the drama unfold and was even pleased that he had solved a "trouble" without lifting a finger.
Therefore, people's joys and sorrows, separations, and reunions are not shared.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: My Crown Princess and I are of one mind.
Shen Mingzhu: ...I don't know, I'm working hard at court!
I love my job; my job makes me happy!
[Guagua, do you think there's any hope for the Duke of Li's mansion?]
[Host, is there any point in saving him?]
[Guagua, I don't know. Shouldn't this be His Majesty's decision?]
Prince An: Fortunately, we didn't form a marriage alliance with the Duke of Li's family.
Minister XX: I am also a victim.
What to do?
Minister Gu, please take me with you when we discuss matters.
[Host, did we forget something?]
[What's up? I'm still half asleep this morning, I really don't know what I forgot?]
[Host, today Liu Ruyan is marrying the Duke of Protectorate!]
[But host, no rush. The wedding can wait until dusk; there's plenty of time.]
[Sigh... Of the three founding dukes, two have fallen, leaving only the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Is the Su family of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion alright, Guagua?]
Grand Scholar Su Huaiyuan listened to the conversation between Shen Mingzhu and Guagua, and his heart jumped into his throat.
The Su family has always been law-abiding, loyal to the emperor, and patriotic; they should be fine.
[Host, it's not a big problem]
Su Huaiyuan: What do you mean by "not a big problem"?
What exactly is the problem?
He kept turning back to look at Shen Mingzhu, extremely anxious.
He was the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and he certainly didn't want anything to happen to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion!
[Guagua, it's not a big problem, but there's still a problem. What's the problem?]
[Host, these are common problems among aristocratic families. You can find out for yourself when you get back.]
Grand Secretary Su Huaiyuan: Lord Shen, you can just tell me directly, and I will correct it immediately upon returning.
Shen Changyuan: Young people these days really don't want to take any detours at all!
[Host, the Duke of Protectorate's mansion has cracked with a gentle touch!]
All the officials: What do you mean?
Isn't this about the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?
Why are you mentioning the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion again?
What exactly does it mean?
[Guagua, what do you mean?]
[Host, Liu Ruyan has married into the Duke of Protectorate's mansion, causing a rift between the Duke and his son, who will soon go their separate ways!]
Immediately, everyone understood.
Everyone in the court knew about the affairs of the Duke of Huguo's mansion.
But why do this...
Prince An: The Duke of Protectorate is muddle-headed!
However, he will still attend the wedding banquet that evening.
Su Huaiyuan: Sigh...
Let's talk about the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion again. Why did we stop talking about it?
Crown Princess, Crown Princess, please don't change the subject.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Alright, Grand Scholar Su can go home and take care of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion now.
Stop calling "My Crown Princess" all the time.
Grand Secretary Su Huaiyuan: ...
I was just asking, I wasn't going to do anything.
Look at that "food-protecting" look.
Your Highness, you've changed!!!