GBP Chapter 35 The End
Chapter 35 The End
“We have witnesses here. One person might be bribed to lie, but what about two or three? Even the local residents have noticed the commotion. We can’t expect everyone on the street to lie for Jiang Qingyue.”
"Exactly, what's the use of you disagreeing?"
"Your intentions are truly malicious."
"That's right, that's right."
"..."
Faced with Jiang Chuchu's unwilling questioning, the surrounding people chimed in with their words, each one striking a chord deep within Jiang Chuchu's heart.
Even if Jiang Chuchu wanted to smear Jiang Qingyue, no one present would buy it.
She was so angry that her face was contorted.
"Great news! Great news!"
Just then, shouts came from afar. Everyone looked over and saw a young man running towards them, panting heavily.
"Great news! The bandits who had been causing trouble in the area must have offended some heroes; last night, they were tied up and left at the entrance of the county government office!"
Now, everyone's attention turned to the young master Wang who had saved Jiang Qingyue.
Without a doubt, the bandits he was referring to who had been committing evil deeds were the same bandits who had captured Jiang Qingyue.
Now, even if Jiang Chuchu wanted to twist the truth, it would be to no avail. She couldn't let the bandits walk into her trap just to prove Jiang Qingyue's innocence.
This skill evoked admiration and amazement in the eyes of many, and in the eyes of some women, it even inspired worship and adoration.
Who would have thought that he, who didn't look like a very powerful person, was actually so skilled in martial arts? What a legendary tale of a hero saving a damsel in distress!
"If I were the one who was saved, I would definitely repay him with my body." "Come on, aren't you ashamed to say that?"
"What's wrong? Can't you just tell me?"
"..."
As Jiang An listened to the people around him praising Qin Xuanyu and looking down on Jiang Chuchu, it felt like they were slapping him in the face.
He really couldn't stand it for another second. "Alright, you shameful thing, hurry up and drag her inside!"
Jiang An, his face grim, vented his anger on Madam Lu. Madam Lu had no choice but to step forward and pull Jiang Chuchu away.
Jiang Qingyue won the game with an extremely beautiful performance.
She knew that all of this was arranged by Qin Xuanyu. Yesterday, when Qin Xuanyu mysteriously said that he was going to another place, he took her to Zuixianlou and bought an entire floor, making a scene as if he wanted everyone to know. She guessed what Qin Xuanyu wanted to do and couldn't help but feel even more grateful.
Although she has a way to expose Jiang Chuchu and Jiang Luoyu's true colors, it may not be as effective.
He really didn't have to go to such lengths; saving her would have been enough. But by being so thorough and saving her so much trouble, Jiang Qingyue felt even more uneasy.
This favor is something I really owe a lot to.
"Next, this is my family matter. Thank you all for your concern. You may all leave now!"
Jiang An quickly shooed them away. If they stayed any longer, who knew what shocking news might break out? His heart was pounding, and he couldn't bear any more shock.
However, just as they were about to disperse the crowd, a sharp voice came from afar, and the emperor's chief eunuch stepped forward, "Report His Majesty's decree!"
Everyone knelt down in unison, even Lu Shi and Jiang Chuchu, who were originally preparing to leave, turned around and knelt down.
"Jiang Luoyu, the second son of the Jiang family, has harmed his own siblings and is of immoral character. He is hereby sent back to his residence and confined for six months to reflect on his actions. His transfer to the Dali Temple is hereby cancelled. Jiang An, as the Prime Minister, has foolishly listened to slanderous words and is hereby punished with six months' imprisonment as a warning. This is hereby concluded!"
After the eunuch finished reading the emperor's edict, Jiang Luoyu felt as if all her strength had been drained away.
He had worked so hard for so many years, and finally received news of his transfer to the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, but now the transfer had been cancelled. How could he accept this?
He looked at Jiang Qingyue with a pair of resentful eyes. It was all because of her. If it weren't for her, how could he have ended up in such a state?
Jiang Luoyu angrily accepted the imperial edict and stormed off.
Jiang An was humiliated, but still forced a smile and tried to invite the chief eunuch for tea, but the chief eunuch refused, saying, "No need, this old servant still has to report to His Majesty, so I'll take my leave now. However, His Majesty has four words for this old servant to pass on to the Prime Minister, which are—'Take care of yourself.'"
The chief eunuch emphasized the last four words.
After saying that, without paying any attention to Jiang An's expression, he took his leave and prepared to depart.
The moment she turned and saw Qin Xuanyu, she almost blurted out "Your Highness," but considering the occasion, she held back. "Your Majesty, traveling incognito, heard of the chivalrous warrior's bravery in fighting bandits and capturing their leader, which you greatly admire. You wish to see the warrior's heroic figure. Please..."
The head eunuch gestured for Qin Xuanyu to proceed.
Qin Xuanyu nodded to Jiang Qingyue and then left. Everyone was filled with envy again, thinking that after today, his future was boundless.
Seeing that the play had ended, the people around gradually dispersed.
When Jiang An and his group returned to the hall, Jiang An seemed to have aged considerably.
Jiang Chuchu stood silently to the side, feeling very uneasy.
Jiang An hurled the teacup beside him at Jiang Chuchu, hitting her directly on the forehead and causing a gash from which blood slowly trickled down.
Jiang Chuchu covered her forehead and knelt down below, not daring to say another word.
She knew that her actions today had angered her father.
"Chuchu, have I spoiled you too much, causing you to act so recklessly? Even if you're afraid Qingyue will take everything away from you, you shouldn't do this. Tell me, did you instruct your second cousin to do this? Do you know that you've ruined him? How am I supposed to explain this to your second uncle?"
"I didn't, Dad, I really didn't instruct my second cousin to do that. I don't know why, he..." Jiang Chuchu tried her best to distance herself from the situation.
"Alright." Jiang An didn't want to hear Jiang Chuchu's explanation anymore. "You handle this yourself. I don't want it to happen again. Otherwise, I'll seriously consider whether to keep you here."
"Father!" Jiang Chuchu looked at Jiang An in disbelief. "No, Father, I know I was wrong. Please don't send me away, Father!"
Jiang Chuchu was completely panicked. Her biggest fear was losing everything, so she had tried her best to please Jiang An in order to completely replace Jiang Qingyue's position. But now...
"Just don't do anything as stupid as you did today again. Reflect on your actions and, by the way, tidy up the yard and make room for Qingyue."
"Father, do you really want to..." Jiang Chuchu still tried to struggle, but Madam Lu gave her a wink, and Jiang Chuchu gave up.
After Jiang An left, Jiang Chuchu was completely lost. "Mother, what should I do? What if Father doesn't want me anymore?"
Jiang Chuchu's face was already showing signs of obsessive madness. "This courtyard is mine. I will never give it to Jiang Qingyue, never!"
"Chuchu, now that His Majesty has intervened, you have no choice but to hand it over, otherwise it would be treason." Madam Lu understood the implications perfectly.
"They're just material possessions. Even if you give all of these to Jiang Qingyue, what difference does it make? As long as you can firmly hold onto the heart of that person in the palace, what kind of courtyard can't you have?"
Madam Lu patted Jiang Chuchu's head. "Alright, cheer up and paint a good picture. I've already sent someone to deliver an invitation to Master Xue. I'll definitely get Master Xue to the painting appreciation banquet in half a month."
"If your paintings catch Master Xue's eye and he takes you as his apprentice, then Jiang Qingyue will never be able to compare to you. Who will care about these things then?"
Hearing Lu's words, Jiang Chuchu finally cheered up again.
That's right, I still have a chance. Jiang Qingyue, just you wait!