It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

She knew Zheng Chengyan's character very well, and knew what kind of punishment would be the most cruel for him.

At this time, Xiaoqi from the Zheng family came running over and grabbed Zheng Chengyan who was immersed in despair, "Second brother, why are you here? Go home and see your third brother as soon as possible!"

Zheng Chengyan suddenly came back to his senses, "What happened to Third Brother?"

"My third brother was addicted to gambling and unable to repay his debts, so he ended up having his legs broken!"

This sudden news was like a bolt from the blue. Zheng Chengyan was shocked and heartbroken. "What? His leg was broken?"

He repeated in disbelief, his mind in turmoil.

Xiao Qi's eyes were filled with tears, and crystal tears hung on her eyelashes. She nodded with tears in her eyes and said in a trembling voice: "It's true, second brother, you really have to go back and take a look soon."

Her eyes were full of anxiety and pleading, as if the news was too heavy for her to bear.

At this moment, Zheng Chengyuan was lying on the shabby wooden bed, his body curled up into a ball, his face distorted, and he was groaning in pain.

Those once strong and powerful legs now lay lifeless on the bed, like two withered branches, no longer alive.

His eyes were empty and desperate. He knew that he might never be able to stand up again in this life. The freedom he once had running in the sun had become an unattainable dream.

On the surface, it seemed like the atrocities committed by those rough thugs in the gambling house, but in fact, the cold figure of the master of the Pei family was hidden behind them.

On the surface, Mr. Pei never mentioned his daughter, but after a moment's anger, he was deeply angered by Zheng Chengyuan's vague hint of betrayal.

In his opinion, this was a great insult to him, so he smiled coldly, threw down a silver ingot, and ordered his men to take ruthless action against Zheng Chengyuan.

This tragedy is not only Zheng Chengyuan's misfortune, but also a victim of human greed and power struggle.

When Zheng Chengyan stepped into the house, he was hit by a chaotic and depressing atmosphere. His eyes fell on his third brother who was twisting in pain on the bed. His hand unconsciously went to his forehead and he stood at the doorstep in a daze, like an old tree eroded by wind and rain, full of exhaustion.

The first emotion that arose in his heart was not sympathy for his third brother's misfortune, but resentment towards him for causing trouble again.

The Zheng family is now in a precarious situation, with only two men, him and Zheng Chengyuan, struggling to support the family.

Ever since Wang was taken away by her parents' family, the home has become even more desolate.

The Wang family seemed to be inexplicably emboldened after the Pei family turmoil. Seeing that the Zheng family had failed to drag the Pei family into the abyss, they could not wait to take Wang and her three granddaughters back late at night.

However, behind this taking back was the beginning of another calculation.

In just three days, the Wang family found a new home for Wang, a son of a fourth-rank official who sounded very glorious, but the truth behind this was that the son had a violent tendency.

When Wang entered her new home, the heavy door seemed to separate the two worlds. She suddenly realized that her family's "care" was just to use her as a pawn to cling to power again.

Ironically, she woke up too late and was trapped in this mansion, waiting for her marriage to come. Her heart was filled with endless sorrow and helplessness.

In the empty and dim little house, Zheng Chengyan stared at his third brother on the bed. His eyes gradually became deep and complicated. An indescribable emotion quietly grew in his heart. It was a thought that even shocked himself - murderous intent.

At the same time, outside the magnificent princess's mansion, Su Wanyu, with the careful support of the palace maids, gracefully stepped down from the magnificent carriage and entered the mansion that belonged to her.

Just as the emperor's brother said, every layout and every detail in the mansion coincided with her preferences, as if every brick and tile here was quietly expressing their welcome to her.

Siqi and Yunyi had already been waiting in the mansion. They welcomed the princess' return with smiles on their faces.

"Miss."

Yun Yi smiled like a flower and walked forward quickly, but was immediately glared at by Si Qi, who reminded her, "You have to change your words."

Yun Yi quickly corrected her address, with a hint of shyness and joy in her voice: "Yes, Your Highness."

Then, she bowed solemnly again and called respectfully, "Your Highness."

This scene made the originally solemn atmosphere more warm. Su Wanyu was amused by the two people's naivety. As she walked into the mansion, she asked with a smile: "Where are the others?"

At this moment, Xiang'er came over with the cute little Yuanzi in her arms, "Your Highness."

Su Wanyu took the small dumpling and asked gently, "Where is Sister Jing'er?"

Xiang'er responded with a warm smile: "Madam is busy in the kitchen, preparing food for you."

Hearing this, the princess turned her gaze towards the kitchen, feeling a little uneasy: "It would be better if the cook could do this kind of thing. Why bother Madam to come in person?"

Xiang'er explained softly, "Madam said that since His Highness has just returned home, he must pay special attention to his diet. She will personally check the ingredients and cooking process to ensure that everything is perfect."

Although the servants in the princess's mansion were all carefully selected by the emperor, human hearts are unpredictable, and it is always better to take precautions before they occur.

Therefore, all the major and minor matters in the mansion are now managed by Su Wanyu's trusted confidants.

Today, Siqi, Yunyi and Xiang'er did not enter the palace. They came to the mansion early in the morning and arranged everything.

The princess's bedroom is located on the east side of the mansion and can only be reached through three ingeniously designed waterside corridors.

Along the way, there are sweet-scented osmanthus trees everywhere, and the fragrance of flowers is intoxicating. After passing through the osmanthus forest, you can see an elegant three-story building, which is the princess's residence.

When they arrived at the door of the bedroom, Siqi and Yunyi pushed open the heavy door together. The light in the room was dim, and a familiar figure was standing quietly inside.

"Your Majesty? Why are you here?"

Yunyi and Siqi exclaimed at the same time, their faces full of surprise.

Gu Linjun stood with his hands behind his back, his body as straight as a pine or cypress, wearing a plain white long gown with wide sleeves, which contrasted beautifully with the surrounding osmanthus forest and further highlighted his calmness and wisdom.

Ever since he met Su Wanyu, he seemed to have deliberately discarded the black robe that represented the battlefield. Perhaps, he did not want the robe, which had been stained with blood for many years, to be contaminated by her pure world.

He turned around, his deep eyes locked onto Su Wanyu, a gentle smile on his lips: "I am here to be a son-in-law."

As he spoke, he exuded a calm and unhurried temperament.

"I wonder if Her Royal Highness welcomes you?"

Amid everyone's surprise, he asked again in a deep voice, with more sincerity and expectation in his tone.

Facing his deep gaze, Su Wanyu smiled back, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes: "Brother, you are welcome to visit, but..."

"Just what?"

Gu Linjun took a step forward, a barely perceptible nervousness flashed across his eyes, he was afraid that he would hear a negative answer.