PFC Chapter 326 Encounter
Chapter 326 Encounter
Chapter 326 Encounter
Chapter 326
Upon hearing this, the Marquis's face froze, and then she said with an aggrieved look, "Master, look at what you said. How could this be? In my heart, my own children are naturally more important."
"But don't you also treat Zhao girl as your own child?" Marquis Zhongyong raised his eyebrows slightly, looked directly at the marquis' wife, and asked back.
The Marquis's wife was somewhat speechless, a trace of panic flashing across her face. She murmured, "She is Yuanniang's only daughter. Her mother saved my life back then, which was a great favor. I have always treated her as my own child, but I have never protected her. I just wanted to keep her in the mansion for now, and when this storm is over, I will find her a good marriage and marry her off before the end of the year. My Lord, you really wronged me."
"Oh! What have I wronged you about?" The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery snorted coldly, "Am I wronging you for knowing that she has repeatedly harmed Miss Yao, yet you pretended to turn a blind eye, always trying to make a big deal out of a small matter? Or am I wronging you for knowing that she has thrown your own son's life away in order to frame Miss Yao, and now you're still trying to find a marriage for her? Yes, even if her voice is injured, it would be different if she could marry out of the Marquis's Mansion. With her looks and talent, even if her background and voice are flawed, there will be no shortage of marriage proposals for her because of the Marquis's family background. In this case, what's the difference between your actions and aiding and abetting the evil?"
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was utterly disappointed. He had always known that his wife wasn't a reasonable person. He had initially fallen for her because of her innocent, bold nature in love and hate in her youth. But as time passed, he saw she was becoming even more confused.
But this was the woman he had personally sought in marriage. His Majesty had just ascended the throne a few years earlier, leading to instability on the borders. He had been away on campaigns for years, feeling he owed her a great debt. Therefore, whenever he was in the capital, he treated her with the utmost respect and affection. Her current state was inextricably linked to his own indulgence.
The Loyal and Brave Marquis sighed, feeling exhausted. He said, "If she refuses to change her ways, do you intend to cover for her forever? Someone as ruthless as her might implicate Yuan Zheng and Xing'er. Do you really have the heart to let her bring harm to your own son?"
Somehow, although he was not angry with her, the fatigue on his face made the Marquis's wife feel even more panicked.
After hearing his words, the Marquis' wife was stunned and speechless for a long time. She was worried that Lu Zhaozhao's voice was damaged, which might affect her future marriage, so she wanted to give the child a last-ditch effort. But she also knew that if Lu Zhaozhao continued to behave like this, no one would defend her like she did. What if her son was really implicated because of Lu Zhaozhao? What would she do then?
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery stared at his wife with blazing eyes. Seeing that she didn't dare to look him in the eye and didn't speak for a long while, he knew that she hadn't considered the consequences at all. Although he was extremely disappointed in her, she was still his wife after all, and had given birth to his children. Naturally, he would teach her what she needed to teach. "To be honest, I should be blamed for this. After I handed the affairs of the inner house to you, I never asked about them. I was busy with work on weekdays and rarely communicated with you. That's why you were trapped in this back house and developed a short-sighted character. But today, you and I are here as husband and wife. Putting aside the pros and cons, I want you to understand that your own son is much more important than the daughter of a benefactor. Even if her mother did you a favor, you have repaid her more than enough by now."
Seeing the Marquis's face blushing, her head lowered, tears welling up in her eyes, he slowed his tone and said, "At most, when she gets married in the future, you and I can give her a little more dowry. If she truly has the heart to mend her ways, she can give her husband some advice. There's really nothing we can do to help her. You can figure this out yourself, right?"
The Marquis's wife listened to his words. Although he didn't blame her, these words made her feel even more ashamed and embarrassed than direct accusations. She knew she was in the wrong, but she didn't know how to refute him. She could only lower her head, tears streaming down her face. Hearing the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's last words, she slowly raised her eyes, looked at him, nodded subconsciously, and then whispered, "Are you disappointed in me now?"
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery stood up, gently embraced her, raised his hand and gently wiped the tears from her face, and said softly, "Of course there are disappointments, but you and I are husband and wife. If you say you are wrong, how can I be right? It's because I didn't care about you enough that you became like this. I will pay more attention to you in the future. I also hope that you will not be complacent. Only then can our marriage last and our family be harmonious."
"You won't let me down again, right?" Marquis Zhongyong lowered his head and stared into her eyes, asking softly.
The Marquis's wife stared at him for a long time, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. Finally, she nodded slightly and said slowly, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"Ahem..." Two coughs suddenly sounded in the courtyard, and the originally rather sentimental atmosphere between the couple came to an abrupt end. They subconsciously turned their heads and saw Ye Yunzhou standing in the courtyard with his back to them.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's expression froze, and he quickly reached out to push his wife away. He then lowered his head, straightened his sleeves, and resumed his usual serious expression. However, his slightly reddened ears were exactly the same as his son's.
The Marquis's wife was pushed back a few steps by the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. After regaining her balance, she quickly raised her sleeve to wipe away the tears from her face. The slight blush on her face made her regain some of her youthful appearance. Her face was burning, but she could only pretend to be nonchalant and asked, "Yuan Zheng, you're back? Have you had your meal yet?"
After returning Luo Shuiyao last night, Ye Yunzhou casually dealt with a few stalkers before returning to the Hidden Dragon Division. He needed to quickly gather evidence against officials implicated in the factional strife. Only then would he be able to present irrefutable proof to His Majesty should he need it. He worked tirelessly until breakfast, when he finally had a moment to rest. But soon after he lay down, the Hidden Dragon Guards, previously assigned to investigate Lu Zhaozhao's case, arrived with a report. Furious, the Hidden Dragon Guards' findings inundated him, and he hurried back to the mansion. In his haste, he forgot to notify them beforehand. Entering the courtyard, he was surprised to see his parents in such a state. He considered leaving quietly, but leaving now would inevitably alert his father, appearing too conspicuous and awkward. He interrupted them.