C113 Protest

Gong Sun Chan suddenly got a scolding and immediately bent down low.

"Empress" The empress dowager was immediately unhappy, "Why did you get so angry?"

"Empress, Chenqie is being rude." The empress forcefully suppressed the dissatisfaction in her heart. This official empress had really done something that made her feel aggrieved.

"Imperial Mother, I'm afraid this Gongsun Chen is not suitable." The Emperor glanced at Duan Shuang who was currently still maintaining a calm and collected expression. The aggrieved appearance that the Empress received just now also made his heart ache a lot. For the sake of this younger brother of his, the Empress had suffered.

"Emperor, why is this Gongsun Chen not suitable?" The Empress Dowager discovered that Jiegeng was currently staring at her without the slightest bit of restraint. That overbearing feeling in her heart surged even more.

"Although this Gongsun Jing has every official position, but... In the end, he will have to inherit the High Duke's Public House in the future. How much did this Gongsun family contribute to the Imperial Court, and how many merit points did they have? If Renxi were to marry into the Public House, it would only raise her status. How can it be inappropriate?" The Empress Dowager had long seen that her two sons were on the same side and had privately mentioned this matter. There would definitely be many obstructions. It would be better to take advantage of today to settle Jiegeng's marriage in public. This way, they would not risk giving birth to their mother.

After experiencing Ho Lingloong's defeat, Lau Yunyan finally had confidence in Jiegeng.

"That's right. No matter how capable you are, you will not be able to resist the suppression of the imperial power!" Lau Yunyan was extremely excited in her heart.

With the Empress Dowager backing him up, Gongsun Jing's confidence instantly rose. He turned his head to look at Jiegeng, his eyes did not conceal his lust in the slightest.

Jiegeng was provoked by his wretched expression and directly rushed forward as if to fiercely teach him a lesson.

Just as he was about to explode, Duan Shuang suddenly grabbed Jiegeng's hand.

"Leave it to me. Don't worry." Duan Shuang whispered in Jiegeng's ear.

The anger in Jiegeng's heart seemed to be immediately poured into a clear spring.

Just now, everyone's eyes were focused on Gongsun Jing and Jiegeng. Duan Shuang's sudden and intimate action. It made most of them come to a realization. Just now, Zhen'an King had even asked for such a precious potted plant for Jiegeng. This beautiful girl who had just gained the limelight had long been in Zhen'an King's bag. How could Gongsun Xuexiao have the right to think about it!

As a result, the people who were still feeling pity for Jiegeng just now immediately cast their pitiful gazes towards Gongsun Jing.

Duan Shuang left his seat and walked towards Gongsun Jing who was kneeling at the center of the palace.

When Duan Shuang was still three feet away from Gongsun Jing, Gongsun Jing suddenly covered his eyes and cried on the ground. "Aiyo! My eyes!"

"What's going on? Quickly go and take a look." The Emperor immediately pointed to the eunuch beside him.

When the eunuch rushed to Gongsun Qiang's side, he immediately knelt down and reported, "Replying to Your Majesty, this Young Master Gongsun's eyes are full of fresh blood..."

Everyone was shocked. Although they did not see anyone directly hitting Gongsun Jing, they knew that this kind of vicious attack was done by Zhen'an King.

"Next time, if you dare to look at something you shouldn't have, you will definitely lose your eyes." Duan Shuang's words undoubtedly indirectly admitted his audacity.

In the past, although Zhen'an King's reputation was feared, however, he had never done such a ridiculous thing in front of so many people. Now, for the sake of a girl, this usually principled prince... He was actually able to do such a thing.

"Quickly bring him to the Imperial Physician." The Emperor's voice was muffled. After this sentence, there was no longer any further words. This biased heart was clearly easy to see.

"Qu'er! Audacious!" The empress dowager was once again angered by Duan Shuang's actions. It was precisely because of Duan Shuang's behavior that she had forgotten to scold Duan Shuang's crimes in front of so many people.

As there were no officials appointed by the imperial court at this banquet, no one present dared to stand out and impeach Duan Shuang even though they knew about his crimes.

"Mother, today's festival, I also do not wish to make things too rigid." Duan Shuang cupped his hands towards the empress dowager, but he had a fearless look on his face.

Today, although Duan Shuang did not say anything in front of everyone, he used his actions to tell everyone that Jiegeng was his woman. Everyone knew that Jiegeng was his woman. Xiao Yan could not think of it!

The empress dowager originally thought that Duan Shuang would continue to discuss something at this moment, but she didn't know that Duan Shuang had retreated back to his seat and didn't say anything else.

The empress dowager also recovered her senses at this moment. It wasn't worth it to hurt the relationship between mother and son for an outsider. Furthermore, today, Duan Shuang had never requested to be betrothed to her. This was still giving her face as the empress dowager. She couldn't push him too hard.

After Duan Shuang returned to the banquet, he continued drinking as if nothing had happened. The few people in high positions were also the same. All the guests present also began to lower their heads to drink or stuff pastries into their mouths. They didn't even dare to breathe loudly, as if nothing had happened just now.

When Lau Yunyan saw this, the handkerchief in her hands was almost minced. The little excitement that had just ignited in her heart just now immediately disappeared.

"Elder sister, this Zhen'an King is really domineering!" Yang Lanqing leaned over to Yang Lanyi's side and her eyes lit up.

"Don't speak nonsense." Yang Lanyi immediately scolded in a low voice.

Yang Lanqing pouted her mouth disapprovingly, and her gaze firmly locked onto Duan Shuang, who was drinking a cup.

"Why did you do this?" Jiegeng could not just watch Duan Shuang leisurely drinking wine.

"Didn't you want to do this just now?" Duan Shuang could not help laughing. "I just fulfilled your wish."

"Even if you are the king, you will still get into trouble! Moreover, you made this matter so open and aboveboard! Why are you so stupid?"

"I already said that I will protect you. Since I want to protect you, I, Duan Shuang, will naturally tell them in broad daylight that those who have designs on you will not have a good end."

Duan Shuang used his hand to smooth the wrinkles on Jiegeng's brow. "I am your biggest backer."

Jiegeng gently pulled Duan Shuang's hand, "Don't think that just because the Emperor is protecting you, you are fine. What if that Duke of Gongsun passes a memorial over? Let's see what you will do." At this moment, Jiegeng was increasingly worried about Duan Shuang, "I don't even know how you have been in the official circles these few years!"

"Alright, don't worry. I don't care about a High Duke's Public House."

After this interlude, Consort Liang's mentality became even more unbalanced. Just now, the Emperor was clearly protecting the Empress. The Emperor, a person who took the lead in filial piety, faced the Empress Dowager's responsibilities. Being able to protect the Empress like this was not a good sign.

No, absolutely cannot let that old woman, the Empress, have a higher and higher position in the Emperor's heart.

"Empress Dowager, Chenqie would like to propose a toast to you. For this festival, the most important thing is to be in a good mood!" Consort Liang could not hold back anymore and immediately went forward to toast the Empress Dowager.

The awkward situation just now was broken by Consort Liang and the Empress Dowager still gave her face and nodded her head.

"Empress Dowager, today Chenqie prepared a gift for you. I wonder if you have the mood to take a look at the clumsy gift Chenqie prepared?"

"It is you who is in the mood to take a look."

Consort Liang made a gesture and Cui Er immediately presented a gift box.

Consort Liang held the gift box and used her slender hand to slowly open it. Inside was a string of pale yellow beads.

"Empress Dowager, Chenqie accidentally found such a round jade bead and quickly came up to present it. I hope that Empress Dowager does not find Chenqie petty."

"In this harem, you are the only one who will make people happy." The Empress Dowager was teased by Consort Liang until she smiled. The Empress Dowager picked up the Buddhist beads and observed for a while, "The quality is not bad."

"Originally Chenqie thought that she had found a rare precious jade, but today she found out that Chenqie was arrogant."

" Oh? What do you mean?"

" Because it's here! Chenqie found an incredible treasure jade! "