The mistress of a marquis's family divorced her husband and married someone else: the scumbag&#

Originally, he didn't want to make a big deal out of his mother's sake, so even if he had to do it beforehand, he still paid all the silver he was supposed to pay.

But Ximen Aosheng refused to take the next step and insisted on asking for trouble, even using the power of the Regent to let the Emperor know. So don't blame him for not leaving any room for him!

This was all Ximen Ao forcing him to do.

Ximen Ao panicked instantly when he heard this. He knew clearly what he had done, but it could not stand up to scrutiny.

If he is investigated strictly, it is very likely that the rest of his life will be ruined.

In response, Ximen Ao said to Chu Beiyu with an innocent look, "My cousin, who told you that I was doing evil things outside? All these years, I followed my aunt's orders and managed the restaurant with trepidation, not daring to slack off for a moment."

"But you came back just to get rid of me and use your status as a marquis to drive me out."

"Your Majesty, I am truly wronged in this matter."

Chu Beiyu frowned, his anger rising. According to Ximen Ao, all this was his fault?

When he was about to continue speaking, he heard the eunuch's report coming out.

"Your Majesty, the wife of Marquis Pingyuan is outside seeking to see you."

The emperor hummed softly, "Let her in!"

When Chu Beiyu heard that Ye Qingluo was coming, he felt inexplicably melancholy. Even though he had reminded her in advance, Ye Qingluo was a woman who never followed the rules.

If he helped Ximen Ao expose his own shortcomings because of Wan'er's matter, it would be a serious matter.

Ximen Ao felt a little proud when he saw Chu Beiyu was speechless.

After all, he and I are relatives. If I am punished, Lord Chu Beiyu will not be able to live in peace.

As for Ye Qingluo's cousin Ximen Ao was thinking about it, he felt a strong gaze falling on him.

Ximen Ao's pupils shrank, and when his eyes met Caiyue's, he felt that this person was more and more familiar.

I seemed to have seen this woman somewhere before, but I couldn't remember where for the moment.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant."

The emperor nodded and said to Ye Qingluo, "Madam Pingyuan Hou, I heard that Wangyue Restaurant is an asset you brought from your mother's family. Please tell me what is going on."

"Also, Marquis Pingyuan just said that Ximen Ao has been doing evil things in the name of the Marquis' Mansion in recent years. It is understandable that Marquis Pingyuan has been away on military campaigns and has no time to take care of him. However, you are in the capital and are the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, so you should have heard about it."

"Come and tell me whether what Marquis Pingyuan said is true?"

"Cousin, I am really wronged in these things. My cousin was angry about the restaurant and got impatient, but now..."

Ximen Ao wanted to continue speaking, but heard the eunuch beside him cough, "Ximen Ao, don't speak too much in front of the emperor unless he asks you, otherwise it will be regarded as disrespectful!"

Ximen Ao shuddered all over, secretly glanced at the emperor on the dragon throne, and his heart instantly rose.

Chu Beiyu was also a little nervous and regretted what he had just said for a moment.

Now no matter whether Ye Qingluo says yes or no, one party will be severely punished.

Chu Beiyu tried to wink at Ye Qingluo, but saw Ye Qingluo stepped forward and replied to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the Marquis is right. Ximen Ao has indeed been doing evil things outside in recent years by relying on the name of Marquis Ping."

Ximen Ao's eyes widened in shock. He never thought that Ye Qingluo would dare to identify him in front of the emperor.

Isn’t she afraid that Chu Beiyu and the entire Marquis’ Mansion will be implicated?

In a hurry, Ximen Ao didn't care about anything else and said hurriedly, "Cousin, if it is really as you said, why didn't you stop it since you knew it? Besides, Wangyue Restaurant is your property. If you knew it but didn't stop it, wouldn't you be guilty of connivance?"

"Besides, you have to have evidence for what you said in front of the emperor, otherwise it would be slander!"

Ximen Ao was a little emotional and wanted to move out everything related to the Marquis' Mansion.

"Indulge? Ximen Ao, you have been bullying men and women for years, taking advantage of your relationship with the Marquis' mother to do whatever you want, and even trying to sow discord."

"When you first arrived in the capital, you had no place to live, and my mother-in-law took you in out of kindness. But you became even more aggressive, not only stirring up trouble between me and my mother-in-law, but also intending to take over the restaurant. As for the evidence, I have not found any."

"Ximen Ao, do you recognize her?"

Caiyue, who was mentioned, knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I can prove that what Madam said is true!"

"Ximen Ao not only committed crimes, but also opened a casino in the restaurant. He would beat and kick the people under him if they disagreed with him. My father was beaten to death by him. He also wanted to take me away by force. If it weren't for Madam's intervention that day, I'm afraid I would have been..."

Caiyue's expression became more and more sad and angry, filled with hatred towards Ximen Ao.

After Caiyue said this, Ximen Ao instantly remembered the past events and his eyes widened in shock.

"Are you saying that she was the one who saved you in the alley that day?"

After that day, he tried to find out the identity of that person in private, and even spent money to build relationships with the government, determined to find the woman who attacked him.

But who would have thought that this person was actually Ye Qingluo!

No wonder she was so dismissive when she heard about Wangyue Restaurant and Pingyuan Hou.

"Your Majesty, I have some evidence of what Ximen Ao has done over the years. Please take a look."

Caiyue took out the letters and the evidence she had collected. The eunuch stepped forward to take them and handed them to the emperor.

The emperor picked up the letters and his expression became increasingly gloomy after reading their contents.

"How dare you, Ximen Ao, be so bold!"

"He bullied men and women, opened a casino, and colluded with the government under the name of the Marquis' Mansion!"

"Someone, lock Ximen Ao up in the prison, and investigate the local officials. Once we find the evidence, we will show no mercy!"

"Yes!"

When Ximen Ao heard this, his legs went weak. He had wanted to vent his anger from the beginning and make Chu Beiyu give in to him.

Who would have thought that he would get himself sent in!

Seeing the guards about to come in and drag him away, Ximen Ao quickly came to Chu Beiyu, hugged his thighs, and begged, "My cousin, you can't just ignore me."

"We are relatives, you can't just stand by and watch me die. I don't want to be locked up, I don't want to die!"

Chu Beiyu turned his head away and stopped looking at him. Even he did not expect that Ximen Ao could do so many evil things.

Even he and the entire marquis's mansion were almost implicated!

It was not until Ximen Ao was dragged out that the scene returned to calm. The emperor said to the man kneeling on the ground, "Now that I know about this matter, I will definitely seek justice for you!"

Caiyue kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Just when Chu Beiyu thought that the matter was about to pass, he heard the emperor suddenly mention his name.

"Marquis Pingyuan!"

Chu Beiyu was so frightened that his whole body shuddered!