latelenovela Chapter 395 The Cuckold Emperor (7)
Chapter 395 The Cuckold Emperor (7)
Fortunately, Liu Chang was only jointly responsible for the imperial examination fraud, so he was stripped of his official position but not punished. Otherwise, his whole family would be on the road to exile now.
They lost their official positions, and many of their things were unusable. The people they used to interact with completely ignored them. Just when the family was feeling depressed, Ouyang Fen actually showed up at their doorstep.
"Yan'er, my father is going to take me back to the Great Zhou. Please come back with me."
"You, you're going back to Da Zhou?"
"Yes, now that you and Great Yong have opened border trade, the border is peaceful and there is no need to send hostages to each other. Your emperor also said that if you really want to avoid fighting, you must have tangible benefits that win the hearts of the people. How can national affairs be changed by one or two hostages!"
As he spoke, his eyebrows were beaming with joy. This matter really pleased him very much. He could accomplish nothing here. Although he had a high status, he was actually poor and a soft persimmon that could be bullied by anyone.
It would be better for him to go back. Even if he is not favored, he still has the status of a prince. His father is also old, and maybe he can do a lot of things if he goes back.
But he immediately realized that the Liu family was in bad luck, and it was inappropriate for him to be so high-spirited, so he quickly restrained his expression.
"Yan'er, since that person forced and framed you to this point, why do you still want to stay in your hometown? If you stay here, I'm afraid your whole family will never get ahead. Come with me, and I will treat you well."
Ouyang Fen also swore to Liu Chang that he would never treat the Liu family unfairly.
Liu Chang thought about it for a long time and could only nod in agreement.
He was already an ordinary citizen, but he had offended many people.
If Liu Yan stays here, not only will she not be able to find a good marriage, but her son will also not have a good future. It would be better for her to go to the Great Zhou, where perhaps there will be another world for her.
Just like that, the Liu family disappeared in disgrace in the capital of Dayong.
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Two years later.
Lady Shoukang's husband, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was on a diplomatic mission to the Great Zhou, and she followed him.
As vehicles drove along the streets of the capital of the Great Zhou, they felt that security was tight everywhere.
"What's going on? Is something happening?"
Madam Shoukang gently lifted a corner of the curtain and saw a team of armored soldiers escorting a group of prisoners approaching.
This group of prisoners were all dressed in luxurious clothes and had terrified expressions. Some women cried in panic and were then scolded and beaten by the soldiers. It was obvious that they had just fallen from their high up in the clouds and were not yet able to adapt to their situation.
At this moment, a haggard woman in gorgeous clothes suddenly met Madam Shoukang's gaze. She was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and then she suddenly rushed towards Madam Shoukang's carriage and grabbed the shaft tightly!
"Madam! Madam Shoukang! I am Yan'er, I am Liu Yan! Please save me! I am from Dayong, I cannot fall into the hands of these rough men from Dazhou!"
Mrs. Shoukang was frightened by her at first and wanted to order someone to take her away. Later, when she heard her say that she was Liu Yan, Mrs. Shoukang picked up the name from the corner, dusted it off, took a closer look, and matched it with the person in front of her.
Well, although there are a lot more fine lines on her face and her skin color is much darker, she can still be recognized. This is indeed Liu Yan.
"You are Liu Yan? Didn't you go with the prince of the Great Zhou? How did you end up like this?"
The escorting general had long wanted to come and capture Liu Yan, but when he saw that it was the carriage of Dayong's envoy, he couldn't understand what was going on, so he just listened to what was said nearby.
"Madam, Ouyang Fen has been convicted. We are detaining the people from his house. As for Concubine Liu, she must be taken along with us. I hope Madam will help us."
Following the direction he pointed, Mrs. Shoukang saw that, sure enough, Ouyang Fen was standing in the line of prisoners with disheveled hair.
Before Madam Shoukang could say anything, Liu Yan started yelling, "No, I can't go with them. I'm not from your Great Zhou. I'm from Dayong. My father was once the Shangshu of the Dayong Dynasty, and I'm a noble lady in the Shangshu Mansion! I was just deceived by that guy Ouyang Fen. I'm a woman in the backyard and I don't know what he does every day. You can't arrest me! Madam, Madam, save me!"
"Well, madam, they are committing the crime of treason!"
Mrs. Shou Kang was immediately startled. She had accompanied her husband on the diplomatic mission and of course was aware of the situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Now that the Emperor of the Great Zhou is old, the princes are ready to make a move. Among them, the third prince, relying on the power of his mother's family, repeatedly provokes the crown prince, and his intention to seize the throne is obvious, and several princes have been dragged into it.
After Ouyang Fen returned to the court, he was won over by the third prince because of his contribution as a hostage and because he married a noble woman from the Great Zhou Dynasty and had some power.
It now seems that the two factions have already decided the winner.
This matter is extremely sensitive and concerns two dynasties, so Lady Shoukang would certainly not interfere.
"General, just take her away. Since she is already Ouyang Fen's concubine, she should rise and fall with him. Her father was also convicted and dismissed from his post. She is not a noble lady at all!"
Madam Shoukang's face turned cold. This Liu Yan really didn't know the seriousness of the matter. She dared to come to her for help even though she was involved in a lawsuit of treason. What if it affected the diplomatic relations between the two countries?
Hearing her say this, Liu Yan became even more anxious, "Madam Shoukang, you can't just watch me die without saving me. Have you forgotten the friendship between me and His Majesty——"
Madam Shou Kang became even more anxious, "Shut up! How dare you bring this up with our Majesty!"
"No, I heard that the emperor hasn't selected concubines in the past two years, and the harem has been empty. He must have been unable to forget me—"
"Ridiculous! Our Majesty is working hard to govern the country. Without his hard work day and night, how could Dayong's national power prosper? Come on, slap her in the face!"
Before she finished her words, someone else had already done it. Ouyang Fen took advantage of the fact that the people guarding him were watching the fun, rushed over and slapped Liu Yan four times!
"Bitch! You told me that you were so noble at the beginning, saying that the Great Yong Emperor was pestering you and insisted that you enter the palace, and forced you to submit in every way, so I brought you back to the Great Zhou. But in fact, I have found out in the past two years that your Majesty has long been disgusted with you. It was you who tried every means to enter the palace, but you couldn't even see your emperor! Your father was dismissed from office not because of your emperor's revenge on you, but because your father was involved in imperial examination fraud and should be punished! I have treated you well in the past two years, but you have been stirring up trouble in the backyard every day, causing the princess and I to be alienated, and even turned against me. Your family is also full of incompetent people who can't do anything well. If it weren't for you, how could my great cause fail! You are a jinx, bringing you back is the most regrettable thing I have done in my life!"
At this point, Liu Yan no longer cared about her face, "Bah! You still have the nerve to blame me! You clearly said that you would treat me well, but I followed you to this unfamiliar place, and you married someone else and only made me a concubine! You even treated me colder and colder. If I don't fight for myself, I won't even have a place to stand!"
Ouyang Fen was so angry that he was shaking all over. "You were not married to me by your emperor, and your father has no official position. I asked for you to be my concubine. Why do you think you can be my principal wife? Your whole family depends on me for their livelihood, and you are still not satisfied!"
"But what you did has implicated my whole family. Now they all have to go to jail. Ouyang Fen, you loser, I will fight you to the death!"
As Liu Yan spoke, she rushed over and actually started fighting with him, blurting out information non-stop. The soldiers didn't want to stop them anymore. They really hadn't heard enough!
But the leading general felt that it was not good. Liu Yan was outspoken at this time and said everything. Madam Shoukang, a person from outside the court, was also present. It would be bad if it got out.
So he hurriedly ordered the soldiers to separate Liu Yan and Ouyang Fen, tie them up tightly, and keep them under strict surveillance so as not to let them escape from the team, and then he took them away!
Soon, news came that the Crown Prince of Great Zhou had become regent and directly ordered the execution of all those involved in the rebellion. Liu Yan and the Liu family members who followed her to Great Zhou were among them.
In the original plot, they helped Ouyang Fen destroy Dayong, allowing him to ascend the throne and bring disaster to the people of Dayong.
Now that they do not have the power to help Ouyang Fen ascend the throne, they can just be his lackeys, nominate the third prince with him, and die with him in the Great Zhou, which can be considered a worthy death.
The news of Liu Yan's death was reported back to Dayong by Madam Shoukang, but she had been forgotten by everyone and was now just a topic of conversation.
Ning Ning had put the government affairs in order, Da Zhou and Dayong were on good terms, the trade was going very smoothly, and there was no intention of going to war. Ning Ning returned his body to its original form and left the world.