Chapter 1120: Underestimated You
As she spoke, Shu Yu glanced at Meng Yunzheng and continued, "Yunzheng saw Cheng Dong when he was with Gong Qiu, and he knew what kind of person Gong Qiu was. So, he suspected that Cheng Dong was deliberately getting close to you and secretly passed on this information to you."
"However, we didn't expect that Cheng Dong managed to escape. But halfway through his escape, he attempted to hijack a passing carriage and accidentally ran into me. Tha...
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Chapter 1119: An Unexpected Encounter
Qi Chan glanced at the embroidered fan again; it was quite exquisite and didn't seem like something a servant would use. The bright colors and lively patterns also didn't match those of a married woman. So, there was a young lady living in this courtyard?
He hadn't heard that Meng Yunzheng was engaged or had concubines. Gong Ya, the sister from the Gong family, had been sentenced to death. So, where did this young lady come from?
A...
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Chapter 1118: Qishan Arrives
Qi Chan got off the carriage and glanced at the small courtyard in front of him. He nodded slightly in satisfaction. Meng Yunzheng was indeed the right person. He could enjoy prosperity and endure poverty. Such a person should not waste away in obscurity and silence.
The imperial court needed talents, especially since a number of officials had been removed due to the incident involving the Second Prince and Gong Qiu, leaving a shortage in the court...
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Chapter 1117: News of Yan Bo
Meng Yunzheng held her hand tightly as they walked, nodding his head while whispering, "Yes, we'll move it. After my father arrives in the capital, we'll discuss the time to start the process."
Meng Yunzheng didn't reveal the news about Gong Qiu's beheading to Meng Pei.
However, with the incident making such a big impact and being the talk of the town for almost a month, there were definitely spies from Meng Pei's side in the capital who mu...
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Chapter 1116: Your Future Daughter-in-Law
Meng Yunzheng had chosen this piece of land on the outskirts.
Originally, Madam Gong wanted to find a feng shui master to bury Song Xin in an inauspicious place, hoping that her soul would never rest in peace.
But how could Meng Yunzheng allow such a thing to happen? He would rather have a falling-out with Gong Qiu than let his mother rest in an unfavorable location.
Fortunately, Gong Qiu was still somewhat concerned ab...
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Chapter 1115: Sharing the Good News with Song Xin
Meng Yunzheng nodded affirmatively, "Yes, I'm sure."
"Good, then I grant your request." The emperor's voice rose suddenly, but he couldn't help but cough twice.
Meng Yunzheng listened to the voice and thought that the emperor could still hold on for a while.
He thought to himself, but outwardly, he knelt down with respect and gratitude to express his thanks.
With the matter settled, the morning court was...
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Chapter 1114: Meng Yunzheng's Request
In the grand hall, the civil and military officials stood with solemn expressions, their eyes focused on Meng Yunzheng as he spoke.
Despite the intense scrutiny from so many people, Meng Yunzheng remained calm and composed.
His expression unchanged, he first expressed his gratitude and then said, "Your Majesty, this humble subject asks for nothing but to return to my hometown and reunite with my father."
With these words, e...
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Chapter 1113: What Reward Do You Want?
All of Gong Qiu's last resort was used on the prison break, but it was ultimately thwarted by the Fifth Prince.
Of course, these were all matters of later days.
At this moment, when Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu returned to the small courtyard, they saw Ying Xi coming back with a gloomy expression, as if she had encountered something unpleasant.
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance, "What happened?"
Then, Zhao Xi...
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Chapter 1112: Gong Qiu's Last Resort
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng left the Great Li Temple and slowly walked towards the southern part of the city.
After walking for a long while, Meng Yunzheng whispered, "The last assurance?"
Shu Yu nodded solemnly, "As you said, Gong Qiu is a cunning fox. He knows it was you who accused him in front of the emperor, and he still thinks you're not his son. Other things he might not do, but dragging you to your death at the last moment is d...
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Chapter 1111: The End of the Gong Family
Gongqiu sneered, "Avenge your mother? That wicked woman of your mother dared to deceive me and made me raise her son for over a decade without knowing the truth. Back then, I should have killed you together with her."
He looked at Meng Yunzheng with a mocking expression, "Do you think that by distancing yourself from me and accusing me in front of the emperor, you can sleep soundly? Do you know what kind of person the current emperor is...
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Chapter 1110: Farewell to Gong Qiu
Shu Yu waved at him, "Come here, I'll give you a makeover too. We're going to the prison of the Supreme Court later."
Meng Yunzheng was puzzled, "Why are we going to the Supreme Court prison?"
Shu Yu stopped her movements and whispered, "To see Gong Qiu."
"Huh?"
"To add one last assurance for you." Shu Yu blinked at him and then turned her head to continue dressing up.
Meng Yunzheng raised an eyebrow, adding on...
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Chapter 1109: The End of the Gong Family
After leaving the Supreme Court, Meng Yunzheng didn't return to the Gong family, which no longer existed.
Gong Chang had been hastily buried, Gong Ya was still in prison, and Madam Gong's health had deteriorated further after suffering the tragic death of her son and being implicated in the rebellion. She had fainted in the courtroom during the initial trial and occasionally regained consciousness but fell into a coma again.
The...
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Chapter 1108: An Anxious Atmosphere
The emperor remained quiet in the palace, waiting for news. The royal physician came and gave him medicine again.
As the emperor was halfway through his medicine, the Imperial Guards returned with evidence of Gong Qiu colluding with the Second Prince, plotting rebellion.
With just this piece of evidence, the emperor had enough justification to execute Gong Qiu.
In the study, it was quiet, and the candles were lit, brightening...
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Chapter 1107: Clues Are Given to You
The emperor was well aware that while the evidence was substantial, it still fell short of being considered significant. Meng Yunzheng's experience was limited, as such evidence might have been enough to deal with Gong Qiu in the past, and the emperor might have turned a blind eye. Even the collusion and private dealings within the faction had not crossed the emperor's bottom line.
However, at this moment, the emperor could not tolerate Gon...
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Chapter 1106: The Emperor Gave Him a Chance
The emperor's face turned extremely unpleasant. So, during the blood test earlier, the Second Prince tampered with the results?
"Cough, cough, cough." The emperor's anger seemed to worsen his condition, and he began coughing intensely.
Xi Ping hurriedly supported him and helped him sit back down. The emperor closed his eyes, tilted his head back to rest for a moment, and then gritted his teeth, saying, "Continue."
His...
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Chapter 1105: Blood Test is Ineffective
As Meng Yunzheng spoke, his eyes turned slightly red as he recalled the events from the past, still emotionally affected by them.
The emperor gazed steadily at him. Although the timeline and cause-and-effect relationship Meng Yunzheng presented seemed to align, there was still a lingering doubt in the emperor's mind.
"Who told you all these things?" the emperor asked.
"My mother did," Meng Yunzheng replied. "She knew how ...
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Chapter 1104: Deceptive Story
Meng Yunzheng continued, "Later, when my mother was escaping, she met my father, Meng Pei. At that time, my father happened to be indebted to my mother for her kindness during his youth. Seeing my mother in distress, he brought her back to where he lived."
"My father knew that my mother had nowhere to go and no money, so he took care of her. Over time, they developed feelings for each other and got married. I..."
The emperor raised his han...
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Chapter 1103: He Comes to Submit a Petition
Unexpectedly, after a few words, Meng Yunzheng seemed to hold a grudge against Gong Qiu.
This person immediately had someone report it to the Third Prince, who was already feeling quite annoyed.
He had brought Gong Qiu and the Imperial Consort's affair to the emperor's attention, but unexpectedly, the emperor had simply locked them up without any further action. He even restricted the Third Prince's movements.
Later, ...
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Chapter 1102: Meng Yunzheng's Move
After Minister Jing left, the emperor sat back on the dragon throne, took a deep breath, and told Xi Ping, "Summon the Third Prince and bring those adulterous scoundrels in here!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xi Ping left the room, and by the time the Third Prince led the caught Gong Qiu and the Imperial Consort into the study, Minister Jing was already outside the palace.
He turned around, looking at the towering palace walls in fron...
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Chapter 1101: The Secret Meeting between Gong Qiu and the Imperial Consort
In fact, both the deceased Gong Chang and the suspect Meng Yunzheng were not officials appointed by the court, despite being sons of the Gong family. Their case was far from being of concern to the emperor.
Not to mention that it did not warrant Assistant Minister Jing personally bringing the case files to the palace after its conclusion. Minister Jing's visit to the palace was naturally to report other...
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Chapter 1100: He's Not a Good Person
Shu Yu took advantage of the situation, "Next time, you should change it."
"Alright." He reached out and held her hand, smiling warmly in response.
With his sweet voice, handsome appearance, and tender gaze, Shu Yu found it hard to resist him.
However, Zhao Xi couldn't bear it any longer. He turned away and retched, "Can you two find another time and place to exchange your feelings? Ah Yun, you're still acting so affectionat...
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Chapter 1099: Are You Ah You??
After expressing his gratitude, Meng Yunzheng started to walk outside. However, as he took a step, he stumbled suddenly, and Shu Yu instinctively moved forward to support him.
Minister Jing cleared his throat and instructed, "Xiao Yu, you should accompany Young Master Gong back and inform Madam Gong of the details of the case to avoid any misunderstandings."
Shu Yu was taken aback, "Xiao Yu??" Why did Minister Jing call her that?
...
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Chapter 1098: Acquittal
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged glances, and he nodded. She immediately stood up, went to open the door, and stood behind Minister Jing.
Minister Jing neatly tucked the case files back into his robe and looked up at the person who brought the documents, asking, "What's the matter?"
"Master, this is new evidence for Gong Xiao's case. Please take a look," the person said.
Upon hearing this, Minister Jing narrowed his eyes, and Meng Yunz...
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Chapter 1097: Striking at the Root
Gong Ya planned to strike at the root and directly kill Gong Chang. If Gong Chang died, Madam Gong would have no way to form a marriage alliance with Duke Liu's residence, and her deal with Dong Shi would also fall through. She wouldn't need to be married off to that disgusting man.
Furthermore, now that Meng Yunzheng had returned, she could frame Gong Chang's death on him. Madam Gong would surely not let him off the hook.
This plan w...
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Chapter 1096: Internal Strife
The young lady from Duke Liu's residence was the legitimate daughter of the main branch of the family. Unfortunately, her birth mother passed away two years ago, and her stepmother, Dong Shi, was a sweet-faced but bitter-hearted person. However, Dong Shi was young and beautiful, and Duke Liu favored her greatly.
When she said she would find a suitable marriage for the young lady, Duke Liu entrusted her with full authority to handle the matter.
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Chapter 1095: The Culprit is Miss Gong
Shu Yu asked quickly and anxiously, and Meng Yunzheng didn't interrupt her. After she finished asking, he whispered, "The real culprit is my half-sister from the Gong family."
"Her?" Shu Yu frowned. She remembered that this half-sister was only around fourteen years old.
Besides, wasn't she close to Madam Gong and the Second Young Master of the Gong family? Why would she want to kill the Second Young Master?
This young lad...
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Chapter 1094: Visiting Meng Yunzheng in the Prison Cell
Chang Shi shook her head, indicating that there were no issues with Shu Yu's appearance. They then proceeded to find Assistant Minister Jing.
When Minister Jing saw her, he was momentarily taken aback. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to ask something but didn't know how to phrase it.
Chang Shi couldn't help but chuckle at his puzzled expression.
As they boarded the carriage, Minister Jing continued to ...
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Chapter 1093: Staying Overnight at the Jing Residence
After leaving the study, Shu Yu originally intended to bid farewell to Chang Shi. However, Chang Shi had already learned from Assistant Minister Jing that Shu Yu would accompany him to the Ministry of Justice tomorrow morning. She immediately suggested, "How about staying here for the night? I'll have a guest room prepared. This way, you can leave with my husband tomorrow morning, and it'll be more convenient."
Shu Yu thoug...
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Chapter 1092: Meng Yunzheng in the Prison Cell
Seeing the situation, Shu Yu's heart skipped a beat.
Since Assistant Minister Jing had brought up the topic directly, Shu Yu didn't beat around the bush either. She asked straightforwardly, "Yes, Assistant Minister Jing. Where is he now, and what has happened to the Gong family?"
Assistant Minister Jing gestured for her to sit, then took a sip of tea before hesitating for a moment. He lowered his voice and asked her, "Have...
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Chapter 1091: The Jing Family, Chang Shi
The first time Shu Yu saw Chang Shi, she knew that this was a woman with great foresight. Moreover, she held a significant position in Minister Jing's heart.
Otherwise, Minister Jing wouldn't have brought her to Dong'an Prefecture and allowed her to meet Deng Shi privately.
It was evident that Chang Shi and Minister Jing shared many things together, acting as a united front.
Chang Shi was not just an ordinary virtuous an...
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