Repairing the Past

Chapter 38

As per the estimates, there was shocking news coming from the Imperial palace. Eunuch Han was found lifeless an hour before his execution.

A few days earlier, the private home of the Han eunuch family was neglected by the minister of economy and food defense on the approval of the Emperor.

There are allegations that Han eunuchs and some colleagues committed corruption and smuggling of food aid in the natural disaster area in the southeastern city of Jilian.

Eunuch Han was arrested with quite incriminating evidence. Somehow, the prison sentence at first turned into a death sentence.

Chu Yao guessed that it was Ye Zuan who was masterminding the old man's disappearance.

Despite not knowing how the chronology was, Chu Yao was quite satisfied with the lunge that Ye Zuan was doing. At least the man has kept one of his promises.

The electrifying news must have influenced the game of the empress and the crown prince. A little bit of public confidence is starting to falter. There is no way that the empress does not play a role in the actions of her confidants. Although their side has given a rebuttal. The public is silent with suspicion that is still apparent.

Chu Yao did not reject that opportunity. He had helped Ye Zuan spread new rumors. By utilizing some beggars from outside the city, he managed to influence the attention of the people without having to smell the traces.

General Chu and Chu Zhan did not show any response to the death of the Han eunuch. Nevertheless, Chu Yao was very confident that the two people would have known the news long ago.

At least Ye Zuan's actions were directly proportional to their desires.

"You look happy. Is it because today is the last day you're meeting me at home?" Said Chu Zhan as he walked with Chu Yao outside his private pavilion.

Yes, today is my sister's wedding day. That was also a new beginning for Chu Zhan as the prince escort princess Chang Le.

As the Prince's companion, the man would automatically move into the princess's residence and settle there forever.

"Sister don't say that. Like I was a bad brother. You know best how I feel right now. Wasn't I just close to you. So, how can I not be lonely after you leave this place?" Persuade Chu Yao with a slight furrow.

"You're having a sweet mouth." Laughter Chu Zhan, "You too will leave this house in red clothes like me."

Chu Yao turned her face and replied, "before that happens, it will be Chu Ling who will first realize your expectations."

"Ck, that's right." Decak Chu Zhan as if he had just regained his senses and patted the top of Chu Yao's head with a warm smile.

From afar General Chu and his youngest wife and daughter waited to complete the wedding ritual before Chu Zhan actually walked out of the residence.

Not more surprising, a flamboyant figure with a distinctive grin also stood amidst the invited guests.

He was Ye Zuan and the Zhao family behind him.

"You make me jealous. Look at that hopeful look. He really looks like someone who wants to embrace something. " Whisper Chu Zhan without letting go of focusing on young master Zhao from a distance.

"really? Why do I look at the sight as if it wants to eat me alive?"

Chu Zhan was stunned to hear Chu Yao's annoyed remark, "You're really cute, sister!"

Chu Yao's brows furrowed. His expression no longer wanted the laugh joke that Chu Zhan gave.

"What would you like to say to you to ask me to see you alone like this?"

Chu Zhan's steps stopped and looked at the half-brother with great seriousness, "Eunuch Han is dead. You must have known who masterminded all that.. "

"Isn't that person on your side?"

"It is precisely because of that that that I want to remind you to be more careful. The death of Eunuch Han will serve as a warning, not only to the empress but to our side as well.."

"I know. But why did you tell me this now? Did you tell me to?"

"No, not dad. I took the initiative to tell you."

Chu Yao paused for a moment before returning to ask, "Are you afraid that the death of Eunuch Han backfired for us?"

"You're a smart girl. You can't possibly not read that possibility, right?" Chu Zhan said as he replied to Chu Ling's longing from a distance.

"One more thing I think you need to know.. " Chu Zhan glanced around and whispered softly accompanied by a jolt of shock Chu Yao a few seconds later.

"Sister mean?!"

Chu Zhan only passed by turning his back on his half-brother. While Chu Yao remained standing petrified in her original place.

Ye Zuan caught the change in Chu Yao's attitude just now. Instead of approaching, the eighth prince was precisely silent as if he understood what Chu Yao was currently feeling.

From afar, Chu Yao watched the wedding ritual walk solemnly as it should.

The girl saw Ye Zuan guiding Chu Zhan to follow her. The emperor really prepared everything well.he had his youngest son take the bride directly to the princess residence so as not to get any interference in the middle of the trip.

Chu Yao did not budge as Ye Zuan's smile directed at him for a moment before he actually left with the groom's entourage.

He even wanted to leave the party. Suffice the father to be with Madame Xun who welcomed the guests.

But suddenly the voice of young master Zhao made him pause for a moment the intention. The young man unhinderedly approached and spoke to Chu Yao with a suspicious look at Chu Ling from a distance.

"What did the young master call me?" Chu Yao asked without further ado.

"What about your wound? I didn't get to see. A few days ago I was negotiating with dad." Zhao Ming De asked without any formal words as usual. He took out an ointment from his wrist and thrust it into Chu Yao's hand.

"It seems that brother is not well until I have to make my fiance bring you special medicine." The quip Chu Ling was suddenly right behind Zhao Ming De.

"Sister Ming De is indeed famous for being virtuous and generous. It was only natural that he brought the medicinal ointment to big brother Yao. Why did you refuse? Just take a gift from the sister-in-law.."

"... Or do you wish something else would happen between you?" Chu Ling added slightly whispering near Chu Yao.

Presumably Chu Ling's provocative words actually made Chu Yao feel amused. He did not hesitate to laugh wide enough that the people around them turned down for a while.

"Young master, it seems that your future wife is swallowing vinegar water. He even hallucinated and deluded about our relationship."  Chuckle Chu Yao before Zhao Ming De who was uncomfortable with Chu Ling's presence.

"Sister don't make my reputation fall in front of my future husband. I'm just setting a limit so that my unmarried sister doesn't get exposed to unpleasant rumors. What if no one wants to marry an older brother just because of his admiration for the young master. " Kilah Chu Ling with a piercing soft word.

"Sister, you're too narcissistic. You think everyone who meets young master Zhao will lose their minds like you? Your brain is really made of wood chips. Easy weathered!"

"You..!"

"One thing you should know. I need not reason to grab the attention of your fiancee. It was your fiancee who owed me her life. So naturally he returned the favor with his character who knew himself. Unlike someone who only knows to spit out his jealousy in any place!" Clearly Chu Yao haughtily left a sharp gaze to her half-sister.

"Miss Yao!" Call Zhao Ming De when Chu Yao leaves the two lovebirds.

"Don't call him!"

Zhao Ming De pursed his lips. His face turned sour as the tail of his eyes caught the figure of Chu Ling pulling on his wrist.

"Young master, is it true what my sister just said. Is.. "

"really. If it wasn't for him saving us, it might have been me and Lin Lin who were injured instead. So, please Miss Chu Ling do not act as kindly as later! " Reply Zhao Ming De while breaking away from the hands of the possessive girl in front of him.

Chu Ling was offended. He did not accept the words of easy master Zhao who seemed to say that he had thought short, "But I am the master's fiancee. I will be your wife in the future. It is natural for me to suspect any woman close to the master. Even if it's my own brother!"

"Miss is too much."

"I'm not overreacting. Our marriage has the support of the emperor. No one can cancel the wedding plans. So do your feelings for my sister!"

"Miss cannot bind my heart even with a marriage. Even if I really married a lady, it doesn't mean I'll stop loving her. It's best for miss introspection before saying the no-no!"

Chu Ling shook with anger. Zhao Ming De left himself without the slightest persuasion.

This was because of Chu Yao!

The usually friendly and gentle young master Zhao turned rude because of that seductive woman.

Chu Ling could not bear to see that the man she loved did not pay the slightest attention to her.

However, Chu Ling's love feelings were so deep that there was an excessive obsession. She would not let Chu Yao influence her future husband.

The sun is moving west. The dim reddish orange glow had changed almost to resemble the black.

Madam Xun pulled the tip of her husband's arm when the party hall was empty. There were only a few servants left and they were both there.

The middle-aged woman whispered, "Did master not do something for our daughter? Look at that, he looks sad and sad. Chu Yao had cornered him. Though he knew young master Zhao was his sister's future husband. Doesn't the master intend to keep them away?"

"You're exaggerating. Didn't Yao'er already say that he wasn't interested in young master Zhao. Why are you still bothering him?" General Chu is tired.

"Master, as a mother I don't want Ling'er to feel the same way as me!"

"You and Ling'er are different. Are you not satisfied with what I have given you all this time so you have to keep looking for Yao'er mistakes?! "

"What do you mean, sir? Why did the master ask, didn't the master know better. Although Shixun has long since died, her shadow continues to haunt her master. I have to endure the pain whenever I see the master still thinking about the adulteress. Until this moment, master still loves her even though you know I'm always with you!"

"Don't start another fight. I've been pretty tired lately. "

"If you don't take any action, I will! I'll make him end up just like his mother let him not make Ling'er continue to grieve over it!"

"ENOUGH! ONCE AGAIN YOU'RE BABBLING, I'LL HIT YOU!" Raung general Chu accompanied the buzz on the table to the surprise of everyone there.

Madame Xun trembled with bated breath, "an, you are yelling at me? You want to hit me just because of that worthless daughter? MISTER, YOU REALLY ARE A DELAY! "

THE PLAAAAKK!!!

The hard slap landed smoothly on Madam Xun's cheek. His ears were ringing with a blurred look.

The woman was silent in shock. She did not expect her husband would actually hit her. All his life, the man had never been rude to him even though he was angry and yelled loudly at anything. But this time, just because he asked for justice for their daughter, general Chu was so willing to vent his anger by beating her.

"I close my eyes to everything you do in the house as long as I'm not around. But it seems you're getting more and more out. If you can't stand it, you can take your son back to your family! I'll be happy to divorce you, whenever you want!"

General Chu left with a blackened face. He looks very angry. All the servants even kowtowed without daring to raise their faces in the slightest.

All fear. No exception Madam Xun. He even collapsed in shock on the cold floor. His face was as white as cotton. He did not expect that he would be divorced just because of a brief complaint.

"SIR! YOU'RE OUTRAGEOUS! YOU CAN'T DIVORCE ME JUST BECAUSE OF THAT KID! THE MASTER! NAANNNNNNNN!!!!!!"