Episode 34

After sending Huo Junhua to the house to rest, the two sat under the apricot tree. Cheng Shaoshang took out a handkerchief and bandaged Ling Buyi. Ling Buyi looked at Cheng Shaoshang tenderly, and then talked about his past.Everyone in the world believed that Ling Buyi was cold-blooded and ruthless, but Cheng Shaoshang knew that the so-called mother's kindness and son's filial piety required loving parents to have filial children. If the Marquis of Chengyang failed to fulfill his due responsibilities, what reason would he have?Asked Ling Buyi.On the other hand, in Cheng Shaoshang's view, Huo Junhua's madness was mostly caused by the devastating blow suffered by an infatuated woman. Fortunately, General Cui You was around to take care of him.Cheng Shaoshang learned from Ling Buyi's story that Cui You had admired Huo Junhua when he was young and initially refused to marry. Later, under the pressure of the old woman, he had to agree to the marriage arranged by his family.

Unexpectedly, his wife died in childbirth, and when Huo Junhua and Ling Yi got married, he swore an oath not to marry for the rest of his life and has lived as a widower for him ever since.It was precisely because of Cui You's deep love that Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi were deeply moved, and then prepared to get engaged in three days.Cheng Shaoshang thought about his marriage to Lou Yao and finally ended the engagement. Ling Buyi suddenly kissed Cheng Shaoshang. Although he was full of jealousy, it was enough to make Cheng Shaoshang feel sweet and happy.Xiao Yuanyi learned about the preparations for the engagement and thought it was too hasty. At this time, the Chunyu family suddenly came to the door, naturally to discuss the engagement.

Cheng Shaoshang already knew Chunyu's personality, so he didn't have any good impressions of her, especially when Chunyu sent two concubines and immediately contradicted her.Seeing Xiao Yuanyi and Cheng Shaoshang singing harmony, Chunyu felt that she couldn't save her face and left angrily.Xiao Yuanyi asked Cheng Shaoshang privately why he was targeting the Chunyu family today. Only then did Cheng Shaoshang learn about Huo Junhua's experience, and he truly felt aggrieved for Huo Junhua and Ling Buyi.When the day of engagement arrived, the Cheng family invited everyone to attend, except Chunyu, and refused to give her even an invitation.Yuan Shen went to Cheng's house with the post, thinking of persuading Cheng Shaoshang to turn back in time. Unexpectedly, Ling Buyei did not show up for a long time. Instead, Princess Ruyang and Chunyu rushed in menacingly.

Fortunately, Ling Buyi sent someone to send a message to Cheng Shaoshang in time, saying that no matter who appeared today, there was no need to worry about it, and he would handle everything.Princess Ruyang was not a good person and scolded Cheng Shaoshang in public for not knowing etiquette. She wanted the maid to teach her a lesson. Xiao Yuanyi slapped the maid with her backhand and protected Cheng Shaoshang from being bullied at all.Just when Princess Ruyang became angry and was about to take Cheng Shaoshang away, Queen Xuan suddenly appeared and Xiao Yuanyi led the way to the main hall in the backyard, leaving Cheng Shaoshang, Princess Ruyang and the Chunyu family alone.The guests gathered around to watch the excitement, and some even mocked Cheng Shaoshang for being a high-ranking official. Yuan Shen mocked them for not having the magnanimity of officials. The two could not quarrel with Yuan Shen, so they simply left in despair.

Princess Ruyang insisted that Cheng Shaoshang did not send an invitation, which was obviously to humiliate Jungu Chunyu. Queen Xuan had a gentle personality, so she was naturally no match for Princess Ruyang. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Ling Buyi took Emperor Wen, Concubine Yue andKing Ruyang came to Cheng Mansion, and everyone was shocked.Sure enough, Princess Ruyang was helpless in front of Concubine Yue. Cheng Shaoshang was sharp-tongued and exposed Chunyu's ungratefulness with good reason. Although he was treated kindly by Huo Junhua, he still secretly seduced the Marquis of Chengyang and then took Huo Junhua's place.Princess Ruyang still wanted to retort, but Concubine Yue was completely merciless. Even if she had a personal grudge with Huo Junhua, she still had to distinguish between public and private affairs. At least Huo Junhua had never been sorry to the Ling family, and he treated Ling Yi with deep affection and loyalty.Back then, Huo Junhua married Ling Yi and helped her husband rise to prominence, enjoying endless glory and wealth.

On the other hand, Ling Yi did not know whether his wife and children were alive or dead, and within a year he was not clear with the Chunyu family.The Huo family's mother and son were displaced and faced life and death difficulties at every moment. However, Ling Yi was making arrangements to marry his stepwife Chun Yu. When Huo Junhua returned safely, he was still skinny and bones, and he was no longer human.Even though Huo Junhua herself had problems with her character, in the eyes of Concubine Yue, she was a good mother, so Ling Buyi had no need to please Chunyu for this, and even made harsh words on the spot, saying that Chunyu would not be allowed to enter the palace unless ordered to avoid it.I felt bad and disgusted when I saw it.As soon as these words came out, she immediately aroused dissatisfaction with Princess Ruyang. King Ruyang couldn't stand her and begged Emperor Wen to agree to let him terminate the marriage.

Since the King of Ruyang also wanted to promote Confucianism, it would be unavoidable to get out of the marriage at this time. At the suggestion of Concubine Yue and Queen Xuan, he ordered Concubine Ruyang to go to Sancai Temple to practice Qing Dynasty on the grounds that she was mentally weak, including the Chunyu family.He must also be banned from the residence to take care of the Marquis of Chengyang.When everyone saw Princess Ruyang and Mrs. Chunyu being taken away by the guards one after another, their expressions changed and they became more cautious in their words and deeds.But King Ruyang felt relaxed, and then he took out the fine wine he had brought. Emperor Wen was also in a good mood, so he made everyone happy to be engaged.After the engagement banquet, Cheng Shaoshang turned to look at Ling Buyi. The two looked at each other for a long time, as if everything was silent.