mtl008 Chapter 403 Chess Pieces
Chapter 403 Chess Pieces
"Grand Tutor Liu, if you are truly capable, then kill that beast Zhu Dadan."
Otherwise, you are not worthy to be my father!
Liu Shuning said angrily.
"Ning'er, this..."
Grand Tutor Liu stammered, but his eyes darted around.
Who was Zhu Dadan?
That was the only son of the Marquis of Pingle, the beloved darling of Princess Zhen. How could it be resolved with just a word from my daughter about killing him?
Even if he were willing, the emperor would never agree.
Seeing Liu Taifu's hesitation, Liu Shuning understood.
Her father, a high-ranking tutor, was utterly incapable of avenging her. Rather than relying on him, she should seek revenge from someone else.
"Ugh……"
Watching his daughter being helped by her maid as she walked into the inner courtyard, Grand Tutor Liu sighed.
It wasn't that he didn't want to avenge Ning'er, but he had too many people and things to consider, and he couldn't ruin the entire Liu family because of a momentary impulse.
A few days later, news spread from the Shifang Restaurant in the capital.
The news that Zhu Dadan, the young master of the Pingluo Marquis's mansion, intended to marry the daughter of Grand Tutor Liu caused an uproar in the capital.
Although the officials had heard more or less about what happened at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that day, they never expected that Young Master Zhu would be so bold.
Relying on the Emperor's favor, he actually dared to covet the Liu family's daughter. Isn't this a slap in the face to Envoy Lu?
Dingguohou Mansion.
Upon hearing the news, Lady Hou rushed to Qingsong Courtyard.
Cuiyun, who was having people tidy up the courtyard, saw Liu's displeased expression and hurriedly stepped forward.
"Greetings, Madam Hou!"
Liu waved to her, then looked at the red lanterns hanging high in the courtyard.
"Withdraw! Withdraw everything!"
In ten days it will be Ting'er's wedding day with the Liu family. Looking at it now, this is simply an insult.
He thought marrying Liu Shuning was bad luck, but his future daughter-in-law was having an affair in the palace with the good-for-nothing Zhu Dadan.
Who is Zhu Dadan? He's a good-for-nothing who only knows how to play around with women. Relying on the emperor's backing, he actually dared to humiliate the Marquis of Dingguo's family.
Although she looked down on Liu Shuning, it didn't mean she was happy that her son was being cheated on.
None of the women in the Liu family are good people.
In the study, Lu Hanting frowned.
Seeing this, Ru Feng knew that the arrival of the Lady Hou had upset his master. He asked nervously, "Young Master, should I go and try to persuade the Lady Hou?"
"no need!"
Lu Hanting understood Liu's purpose in coming today.
Lady Hou did not wait long before her son came out of the study.
“Ting’er, tell me, that Ping Le Marquis’s family is simply going too far! They know the Emperor has already arranged your marriage with Liu Shuning, yet they still dare to do this. They’re just relying on their status as imperial relatives, the Emperor…”
"Mother, be careful what you say!"
Lu Hanting frowned.
Even if he looked down on the emperor's behavior, he couldn't allow Liu to publicly criticize him, after all, he was still in a high position.
Besides, he didn't need anyone to remind him that he had been cuckolded, even if that person was his nominal mother.
Not to mention the matter Liu mentioned, which he had already learned about long ago.
But contrary to what the world heard, the news he received was not that Zhu Dadan was going to marry Liu Shuning, but that he was going to take her as a concubine.
Thinking back to what Liu Shuning had mentioned to him some time ago—that she was the reincarnation of He Yuyan—Lu Hanting pursed his lips.
The emperor had originally arranged a marriage between the two of them, and if the marriage went through, he would accept it.
But since Zhu Dadan has harmed Yan'er today and even suggested to the emperor that he take her as a concubine, he can only offer his blessings.
It is impossible for the Marquis of Dingguo's household to marry a mistress who has lost her chastity.
For some reason, Lu Hanting felt relieved, and even a little happy.
Thinking about how cold Wei'er had been to him these past few days, Yan'er would probably be happy if he didn't marry her.
Regardless, he did breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing her son's relaxed expression, Lady Hou suggested, "Ting'er, now that you know about the rumors outside..."
Then he should write a letter to Liu Shuning to sever ties.
You need to understand that by proposing to annul the engagement today, you are slapping the Liu family in the face, not waiting for her to climb up to the Ping Le Marquis's family in the future and give you a letter of annulment..."
Madam Liu vividly remembers the scene of her patiently waiting at the Liu residence to see Liu Ziyu.
Back when she went to Liu Ziyu to beg him about Ting'er being imprisoned, his attitude was so cold and indifferent.
As a result, she became a laughing stock among the wealthy ladies, and she could not swallow this insult.
Now that she's had this opportunity, she's definitely going to vent her anger.
Hearing Liu's words, Ru Feng glanced at her in surprise.
“Mother, I have my own plan for this matter. If you have nothing else to do, please go back first!”
Although this was not Liu Shuning's fault, she was still a victim.
Furthermore, Yan'er, who was residing in her body, was a woman he had once cared about. At this moment, why should he stab her wound again?
"Ting'er, you...you're being foolish!"
Mrs. Liu was furious, her expression one of utter disappointment.
Fine, fine, if he doesn't want to do it, then I'll be the bad guy.
Liu turned and walked out of the Green Bamboo Courtyard.
After Lady Hou left, Liu Yun came in from outside the courtyard with a letter.
"Your Highness, on my way back I met Miss Liu's maid at the entrance of the Marquis's residence. She asked me to give you this letter!"
Less than two days later, Meilong Lane received an imperial edict bestowing a marriage upon them.
Wu Weiwei summoned Lin Fan and others to discuss the matter of the emperor sending her to marry a foreign ruler.
Seeing Wu Weiwei's unwell appearance, Lin Fan and the others also felt bad.
They thought that the departure of the heir would be the time for their business to take off, and that being granted the title of Imperial Merchant by the Emperor was an even greater favor to the family.
But who would have thought that the emperor was merely using Dongjia as a pawn, sacrificing Dongjia for a marriage alliance to curry favor with the Western Liang Kingdom.
The current national strength of the Great Wei is probably comparable to that of the Western Liang Kingdom.
Although the other two countries have shown goodwill towards the Great Wei, the Western Liang Kingdom has obtained their national maps and topography. Who can know whether the other two countries will change their allegiance and join forces with the Western Liang Kingdom to besiege the Great Wei?
Therefore, the emperor thought of using the marriage alliance to befriend the Western Liang Kingdom, first lowering their guard so that he would have enough time to plan how to deal with them.
Of course, there are probably other factors involved as well.
Will the master obediently follow the imperial decree or flee the Great Wei in this marriage alliance?
If the order is obeyed, then the employer will become a hostage at the mercy of others.
If he escapes, he will become the most wanted criminal in the Great Wei, not to mention that his employer's entire foundation in the Great Wei will be destroyed.
At this moment, Lin Fan was also caught in a dilemma.
Fat Tuo looked at everyone, his face also filled with worry.
I thought my good friend Qingzhu would finally win the heart of the beauty, but who knew the emperor would suddenly pull this stunt.
Qingzhu is currently overseas and has no idea that her master will be sent to marry a foreign ruler on a chosen date. If she knew, she would probably try every means to stop him.
No matter what decision the employer makes, he will definitely protect Wu Weiwei for Qingzhu.
"Boss, what's your opinion?"
Lin Fan hesitated before speaking.
Everyone else looked at Wu Weiwei, wondering what her employer was thinking. But whatever she decided, they would give her their full support.