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Chapter 961 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 31]

Runyu returned home and told his parents in detail, with a serious face, everything he had experienced in the Rongguo Mansion. After hearing this, Princess Beijing was so angry that her eyebrows were raised. She said coquettishly, "That old lady Jia is getting more and more confused! I haven't said a word to my son, but she actually tried to interfere in your backyard affairs! No wonder a good grandson is spoiled to death. When Duke Rong was alive, the Jia Mansion was so prosperous, but since his death, the mansion has been getting worse and worse. Look at the younger generation, no one can stand out and make a difference. Especially the grandson's generation, everyone only knows how to enjoy themselves, doing nothing all day long, and has no idea what progress is. I still remember a junior named Jia Lian, and I heard that he bought his official position with money. Although the court is not so strict in investigating and punishing such acts now, if the truth comes out one day, not only will he lose his official position, but I'm afraid the whole family will be implicated and suffer a catastrophe!"

Runyu immediately echoed, "Father, mother, after some investigation, I found that the current head lady of the Jia family, Wang, dared to lend money at high interest rates, which has caused many families to be ruined. The interest on high interest rates is compounded, and once you get involved in it, it is like being stuck in a quagmire and unable to extricate yourself. The emperor's uncle has always severely punished such illegal activities. If he knows about this, I am afraid that the Jia family will not be able to escape."

"Son, do you mean that you want me, your father, to go to my elder brother and talk about this matter?" Prince Beijing asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Runyu nodded slightly and responded seriously, "Father, you might as well take advantage of the morning court to report to His Majesty about the Rongguo Mansion and the matter of their loan sharking."

Hearing this, Princess Beijing couldn't help but look worried, and quickly interrupted, "Son, if this is the case, aren't you afraid that your yet-to-be-married Crown Prince's Consort will blame you? And how will your future mother-in-law view this matter?"

Runyu smiled confidently and comforted his mother: "Don't worry, mother. When I came back, I went to visit Yu'er. Yu'er also agreed with my approach. Now, the relationship between the Lin family and the Rongguo Mansion has almost broken down, and the only thing left is a little superficial affection. According to Yu'er, the Rongguo Mansion's appetite is too big. Previously, Mrs. Jia even tried to pick one of her three granddaughters to marry Yu'er's brother, but this proposal was decisively rejected. After that, the old lady of the Jia family still did not give up, and turned to the idea of ​​​​letting Yu'er marry her precious grandson, but was also sternly rejected by Yu'er's mother. Since then, every time Yu'er's mother went back to her mother's house, she no longer brought her two children with her. It can be seen that apart from the little family affection between the two families that is still struggling to maintain, everything else has long disappeared."

Princess Beijing frowned slightly and couldn't help but sigh: "Oh my, so that's how it is! They are clearly trying to use marriage to tie down the coveted piece of fat meat of the Lin Mansion. The Rongguo Mansion is becoming more and more greedy." As she spoke, she shook her head lightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction on her face.

Prince Beijing, who was standing aside, nodded solemnly and continued, "Indeed, my royal brother has intended to take action against those princes who have their own troops, but he just couldn't find a suitable reason. Now that this incident has happened, it has given my royal brother a great opportunity. I think my royal brother's long-planned plan can finally be implemented. At the morning court tomorrow, I will write a letter in person to report the matter to my royal brother truthfully." His eyes were firm and sharp, as if he had already seen the upcoming changes.

At this time, Runyu, who had been quietly listening to his parents' conversation, stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Thank you for your help, father. If you have no other instructions, I will take my leave for now."

Upon seeing this, Prince Beijing could not help but laugh and scold, "You little brat, it's ok that you are usually not well behaved, but once you encounter problems, you just come to your father for help. You are not so proactive on weekdays, it really is true that 'even a hero can be tempted by a beautiful woman'!" After saying that, he glared at Runyu with both anger and amusement.

Princess Beijing looked at Runyu lovingly, smiling and said, "Earlier, when I asked you to get married and start a family, you always made excuses and refused to agree. I even worried that you would never have grandchildren in this lifetime. But I never thought that after all the difficulties, there is always a way out. You actually fell in love with the girl from the Lin family. But it doesn't matter. Your mother and your father are not unreasonable people. After my son's sweetheart gets married, you two just need to live your life in peace. Your mother and your father will never interfere." Her words were full of love and tolerance for Runyu.

"Thank you, father and mother." Runyu bowed slightly and said respectfully. His handsome face was humble and gentle, which made people like him.

"Okay, you can go down." Princess Beijing smiled and waved her hand, indicating that Runyu could leave. Her eyes revealed a trace of kindness, and she was very satisfied with this sensible son.

"Yes, I will take my leave." Runyu bowed again, turned around and slowly left. His steps were light and graceful, as if he was an immortal.

The next morning, the sun shone on the magnificent palace, making the entire court sparkle. Many ministers, dressed in official uniforms, stood neatly under the hall, all with solemn expressions. Liang Jiugong stood aside and carefully glanced at the emperor, who was high above him. Seeing that his face was calm, he shouted loudly as usual: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Prince Beijing walked out of the queue steadily, bowed, and said in a clear voice: "Your humble servant has something to report."

The emperor was slightly stunned, and was secretly surprised. You know, this brother usually doesn't pay much attention to the morning court, but today he is so active and proactive, so the matter he reported must be very important. So the emperor asked with a little doubt: "Oh? What does Prince Beijing want to report?"

Prince Beijing took a deep breath, looked at the emperor with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice: "I want to report the matter of Duke Rong's Mansion lending money at high interest. This is the evidence that I have painstakingly collected, please take a look, my royal brother." After that, he handed a brocade box in his hand to Liang Jiugong.

Liang Jiugong hurried forward, took the brocade box with both hands, and then respectfully presented it to the emperor. The emperor opened the brocade box and carefully read the evidence inside, his face gradually becoming gloomy. After a moment, the emperor roared: "How dare you!" Then, he angrily threw the evidence on the table.

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Seeing this, the ministers knelt down and shouted in unison. For a moment, the atmosphere in the court was extremely tense.