si-mexico Chapter 191 Tutor? She, a woman, still needs to go out and find a husband herself.
Chapter 191 Tutor? She, a woman, still needs to go out and find a husband herself.
Yang Zhaozhao winced in pain and struggled, but she couldn't break free from Gu Jiacheng's grip. She could only explain with a flushed face.
“I am the eldest daughter in my family, and I have never claimed to be born of the principal wife! When we first met, I made my identity clear, but it was you who unilaterally assumed it, and now you blame me?”
Upon hearing this, Gu Jiacheng flew into a rage. It was this bitch who had deliberately misled him.
"what……"
When Yang Zhaozhao saw him raise his hand, she shrank her neck in fright.
The slap was delayed, but Gu Jiacheng, due to the exertion, aggravated the wound on his back and couldn't help but gasp.
He had no choice but to give up, but he wished he could point his finger at Yang Zhaozhao's face and say, "You sharp-tongued bitch, you still dare to argue even now!"
"I've spent so much effort and money trying to establish a connection with your Yang family, and you dare to play me like this!"
Yang Zhaozhao leaned against the wall, panting heavily. Her hair was a little messy, and a few strands fell down beside her cheeks, making her look even more pitiful.
"Gu Jiacheng, don't push your luck! Although I am a concubine's daughter, I still have my own dignity. I associated with you in the first place because you seemed to be a sincere person. I never expected you to be such a heartless and ungrateful person. Just because I am not a legitimate daughter, you treat me like this!"
Her voice was choked with sobs, sounding particularly helpless in the slightly noisy alley.
Gu Jiacheng was even more furious when he saw that she was still pretending to be pitiful even now.
“I’m going to marry the legitimate daughter of Minister Yang… You’re not even as good as my ex-wife who died young; at least she was born from the womb of the principal wife…”
Gu Jiacheng's insults became increasingly offensive, and Yang Zhaozhao could no longer hold back. Wasn't he also born from a mother's womb?
He suddenly moved closer to Yang Zhaozhao, almost touching her face, and said fiercely, "Listen up, no matter what method you use, you have to get your hands on the eldest daughter of the Yang family!"
Yang Zhaozhao was both shocked and furious. "You've gone mad! How could I possibly influence Father's decision? My sister's marriage is a matter for our parents to decide; how could I possibly interfere?"
Gu Jiacheng grabbed Yang Zhaozhao by the collar and slammed her against the wall.
"Stop playing dumb with me! Find a way to get him out of here, or I'll expose everything about our past and ruin your reputation. Then let's see how you'll stand on your own two feet!"
"There's nothing between us, nothing happened..."
Before she could finish speaking, Gu Jiacheng interrupted her, "Innocence? You and I strolled through the lantern festival together on the night of the Lantern Festival, and many people saw that."
"If I were to go out and spread the word that you and I had secretly pledged your lives to each other and that you had already lost your virginity to me, then who would still believe in your innocence?"
Yang Zhaozhao stared in horror. She just wanted to find a way out for herself, but she never expected to encounter such a scoundrel.
Her body trembled slightly, her eyes filled with despair, yet she still gritted her teeth and said, "Aren't you afraid of retribution for distorting the truth like this?"
Gu Jiacheng scoffed disdainfully, increasing the pressure on Yang Zhaozhao until she was almost suffocating.
"Retribution? If I can't have the eldest daughter of the Yang family, you will be my retribution! I'll give you three days. If you can't do it, then you can expect to be despised by everyone!"
After saying that, he threw Yang Zhaozhao to the ground like trash and strode away.
Yang Zhaozhao was left slumped on the ground...
Madam Gu was still waiting in the carriage, but her eyes remained fixed on the alley entrance.
The maidservant hurriedly returned and hurriedly climbed into the carriage.
Before she could even sit down properly, she eagerly recounted everything she had seen and heard.
"What? That illegitimate son hasn't given up yet, and has come up with such filthy thoughts again."
The Yang family's family education was not strict enough. Although he was born out of wedlock, it was unnecessary for him to go out and find a husband.
If a concubine's daughter behaves like this, the legitimate daughter won't be much better...
She had previously considered marrying into the Yang family, but now it seems she should really give Jing Huai a good look.
"How foolish of me! I almost ruined Jinghuai's life." Madam Gu muttered to herself, her face full of regret.
After a moment's thought, she instructed the maid beside her, "Go to the Yang family and explain the whole story clearly. It'll be a favor to Madam Yang."
"Yes, Madam," the maid replied, turning to leave.
"Wait." Madam Gu called out again, a hint of coldness in her eyes. "Tell Madam Yang that the illegitimate son is at their disposal..."
The maidservant obeyed and left. The carriage moved slowly forward. Madam Gu closed her eyes and silently made plans in her mind.
It seems we need to hurry up and find Jinghuai a good girl who is truly well-educated, reasonable, and comes from a respectable family…
The warm spring sun gently shone on the glazed tiles of the palace.
Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan did not go directly to the Emperor's Hall of Diligent Governance, but instead went to the Empress Dowager's Palace of Compassion and Tranquility first.
The Empress Dowager was sitting upright on her phoenix couch, with the palace maids quietly attending to her.
Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan performed a formal bow.
The Empress Dowager raised her hand. "Rise, all of you. What brings you here to see me today?"
Gu Junze bowed slightly, "Grandmother, I have come here today with a request. At the Spring Banquet, Han'er..."
Upon hearing of Chu Ruohan's ordeal, the Empress Dowager's originally kind face instantly darkened, and the prayer beads in her hand stopped turning.
"Such a thing is true? I'd like to see what the Feng family is up to. How dare they bully Ruohan like this? They clearly don't respect me."
After a moment of contemplation, the Empress Dowager slowly said, "Someone, convey my imperial decree, ordering the Ministry of Rites to thoroughly investigate this matter, severely punish the troublemakers, and ensure that the Marquis of Anyang's residence receives justice."
Chu Ruohan knelt down gratefully, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will always remember your kindness."
The Empress Dowager looked at the pitiful Chu Ruohan with heartache in her eyes.
"Good child, don't be sad. As long as I live, I will protect you. If you ever encounter any grievances in the future, just come to me."
The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree returned quickly, kneeling on the ground to report: "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, General Weiyuan and his wife have entered the palace. His Majesty intends to investigate this matter personally."
Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan exchanged a glance, then Gu Junze stepped forward and said, “Grandmother, now that General Weiyuan has entered the palace, I also want an explanation from him…”
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly after hearing Gu Junze's words.
The Feng family has been operating in the capital for many years, and their influence is deeply entrenched. A slight misstep could lead to great chaos.
"Junze's words make sense." The Empress Dowager slowly rose to her feet, and the palace maids quickly stepped forward to help her.
"I also want to go and see who is so bold as to stir up trouble and what they intend to do..."