"Sister Qingtong, I know that this matter is not your fault, but that you were deceived by Shen Yichen, a scoundrel."

"Don't worry, brother, I will send you back to the Marquis Mansion right now, and I will tell everything to Marquis Taining to prove your innocence!"

Zhu Ji knew very well that it would be unrealistic to accuse Shen Yichen and Chen Qingtong of having a private meeting based on just one word.

Moreover, it concerns the Taining Hou Mansion, and stigmatizing Chen Qingtong is equivalent to slapping Taining Hou in the face. So the best way is to remove Chen Qingtong and place the blame entirely on Shen Yichen.

Even if Marquis Taining knew that this was not the case, in order to preserve Chen Qingtong's reputation, he would definitely blame Shen Yichen. That would be enough!

Isn't Shen Yichen arrogant because of his bloodline as Duke Cheng? But unfortunately, you still haven't entered the Zhu family tree after all. An unknown servant who gave birth to a son dares to covet the only daughter of Marquis Taining, no matter what the reason. , itself is an original sin!

It has to be said that Zhu Ji is worthy of being a child of a noble family. He has clearly mastered all these schemes and managed to use his own strength to fight against them.

"Zhu Ji, you..."

Chen Qingtong was ashamed and angry, and wanted to refute, but didn't know where to start.

Although she is usually carefree and has a lively and outgoing personality, she is only a teenage girl after all. In future generations, she would be a junior high school student. She was really at a loss when she suddenly encountered such a slander that was related to her reputation.

"Zhu Ji, you can target me, but don't involve others, otherwise I will definitely make you regret it."

Shen Yichen's tone was extremely cold, even filled with a hint of ferocity. He had actually understood Zhu Ji's desire to compete for the title before, so he didn't care about his hostility, let alone how angry he was.

But now it's different. His mother Lin's generous "warning" and using Chen Qingtong's reputation as a weapon to attack him have all touched Shen Yichen's bottom line!

Shen Yichen never wants to take the initiative to harm others, but when faced with other people's unscrupulous attempts to harm themselves, he will never be kind enough to be a woman!

Suddenly feeling Shen Yichen's ferocity, Zhu Ji was shocked for some reason, but he quickly regained his composure.

"What do you mean by involvement? It's obvious that you intend to ruin sister Qingtong's reputation, and I'm just trying to stop you."

Zhu Ji is very good at raking the opponent down. Today is a rare opportunity and he must defeat Shen Yichen.

"is that so?"

A powerful voice came from the crowd. The people who were watching the excitement were quickly separated from each other. A middle-aged man wearing a scarlet robe appeared in front of Shen Yichen and the others.

"Junior, I pay my respects to the Marquis."

After seeing clearly who the visitor was, Shen Yichen and others ignored the conflict and bowed one after another.

"father!"

When Chen Qingtong saw the middle-aged man, he immediately rushed over and held his arm, and his anxious mood was instantly soothed.

That's right, the middle-aged man who appeared at this time was none other than Chen Qingtong's father, Taining Marquis Chen Ying!

Chen Ying was originally going to discuss official matters with Xu Qi, the Minister of War in Nanjing today. After that, he would pass by the Chengguo Palace and happened to pick up Chen Qingtong and go back to the mansion together.

This is why Chen Qingtong appeared alone with Zhu Yi at the gate of the mansion, because she was waiting for the carriage waiting for the mansion.

As a result, when Chen Ying, Marquis of Taining, arrived at the Duke's Palace of Daguo, his daughter was not found. Fortunately, the gatekeeper of the Duke's Palace knew Chen Qingtong, and after inquiring, he learned that she had traveled with Shen Yichen.

Based on Tai Ninghou's experience, he naturally realized that Chen Qingtong's behavior was inappropriate. With concern for his daughter, he also came to Nanshi Street to look for her, and happened to encounter the scene of Zhu Ji's slander.

"Don't be afraid, Tong'er, dad is here."

No matter how lofty and majestic Chen Ying is in front of outsiders, in front of Chen Qingtong, the only daughter, he will always be just a father. This is completely different from Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo.

"Master Hou, you are here just in time. Shen Yichen deceived sister Qingtong because she was young and ignorant and took her to play in Nanshi Street. Fortunately, I discovered it in time, otherwise it might have damaged sister Qingtong's reputation."

Seeing the real owner coming, Zhu Ji quickly spoke out against Shen Yichen, but this time he was much more cautious with his words, not daring to use words like "private meeting" in front of Chen Ying.

But just mentioning the word "fame" is enough, I believe.

"Dad, that's not the case, it's my daughter..."

After Chen Qingtong heard this, she immediately wanted to defend Shen Yichen. She didn't expect that just a small matter of watching a fireworks show would lead to such a situation.

She is even more worried that if her father punishes Shen Yichen for this reason, then she will die of guilt.

At this time, Chen Ying patted Chen Qingtong twice on the back, shook his head at her, indicating not to say any more.

When Chen Ying, the Marquis of Taining, raised his head again, a half-smiling expression appeared on his face, and he said to Zhu Ji: "My nephew may have misunderstood. It's not Yichen who brought Qingtong here to play, but ours." We came here together and just happened to be separated for a while."

What?

Zhu Ji's pupils instantly dilated due to shock. He originally thought that Marquis Taining would be very angry and ask Shen Yichen for his crimes. Even more extreme, he might even inform his father who had already gone to the capital.

By then, Shen Yichen will never say anything else, at least Chengguo Gongfu's private school will never set foot in it again in this life.

As a result, Zhu Ji never expected that Chen Ying would say such a thing.

The problem is that I am at the teahouse, but I can see clearly that I don’t see the shadow of Taining Marquis Chen Ying at all. How could I come here together?

Marquis Taining lied to help Shen Yichen cover up?

Thinking of this possibility, Zhu Ji couldn't believe it in his heart. The dignified Marquis Taining was one of the top nobles in Nanjing. Why would he help a maid give birth to a son?

"Master Hou, have you been deceived by Shen Yichen? It's obvious..."

Before Zhu Ji could finish what he said, Chen Ying interrupted with a cold expression: "My nephew, are you questioning me?"

"Juniors don't dare!"

Even though Zhu Ji was the son of Duke Cheng, he would not dare to be presumptuous in front of Marquis Taining.

"Yichen and Qingtong have known each other since childhood. They have honest and honest character and open mind. I absolutely trust him as a person."

"My dear nephew, you are brothers by blood outside. Don't cause any misunderstandings and make other people laugh."

Taining Marquis Chen Ying not only supported Shen Yichen, but also acquiesced in his identity as a descendant of Duke Cheng in disguise. For Zhu Ji, it was like a thunder blow!

You must know that Marquis Taining is his father's best friend. Even he recognized Shen Yichen. Does that mean that the same is true for his father?

Impossible! Why did the maid give birth to a son so favored by Marquis Taining that she even hesitated to stand up and speak for him? Is it to prevent Chen Qingtong's reputation from being damaged?

That's right, after all, with Marquis Taining traveling with him, there is no such thing as a private meeting, it must be like this!

Zhu Ji still could not accept the fact that Taining Hou would help Shen Yichen, so he could only rely on Chen Qingtong to seek that inexplicable psychological comfort.

But no matter what the reason was, even if Marquis Taining was lying and calling a deer a horse, no one at the scene would dare to expose it.

"Master Hou, it seems that this junior has misunderstood. I'm sorry."

"It's a little thing, it doesn't matter."

"Then I won't disturb Mr. Marquis's interest. I'll take my leave."

"Um."

After saying this, Zhu Ji and the others walked away, but after turning around, they seemed to have lost their souls.

Today was originally a good opportunity to crush Shen Yichen to death, but in the end it was himself who suffered the blow. Why was he inferior to this maid who gave birth to a son, Shen Yichen? Why did even Marquis Taining help him? Why on earth!

Watching Zhu Ji and others go away, Shen Yichen fell into an embarrassing situation. He knew very well in his heart that what Taining Hou said was false, and he also helped himself out of the situation.

It's just that if you say thank you, it doesn't mean that Marquis Taining is lying, and if you don't express it at all, it will appear to be disrespectful in terms of etiquette, which is really a dilemma.

"You don't need to thank me. I'm helping you today because of my little girl's bronze. And you want to lend me Marquis Taining's sword. You're a little too young."

Chen Ying was also an old man, so he could see Shen Yichen's embarrassment at a glance, so he simply made it clear.

"It was the junior's lack of consideration that caused Qingtong's trouble."

Shen Yichen also admitted his mistake simply. He was older than Chen Qingtong and should know better about the defense between men and women.

It's just that Shen Yichen has the mindset of future generations after all. He went shopping with a childhood friend to watch the fireworks and didn't think much about it at all, which was why Zhu Ji caught him.

But this can be regarded as a reminder to Shen Yichen that he has the advantage of being a historical prophet, but it does not mean that he can play with the Ming Dynasty casually. The abilities of people in this era are not weak and should not be underestimated.

"It's not a big deal, after all, you are childhood friends. But Yichen, you have to know that people are unpredictable, and not always you will be as lucky as you are today."

In addition to helping Chen Ying today for his daughter, he actually didn't say anything else, that is, he really admired Shen Yichen, otherwise he wouldn't be so partial.

At the family banquet of Duke Chengguo's Mansion, Chen Ying felt that Shen Yichen was not as powerful as the outside world had rumored. The following poems to counterattack, as well as the song "Linjiang Immortal", proved the idea of ​​Marquis Taining.

Now I am giving this advice for Shen Yichen's own good. The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade. His special life experience is destined to cause a lot of trouble, so he should act more maturely and cautiously in the future.

"Juniors, please remember the Marquis's warning."

"Well, then Qingtong will go back with me first."

"Farewell to the Marquis."

After getting on the carriage, Chen Ying opened a corner of the curtain, glanced at Shen Yichen who was still standing there, turned around and said to Chen Qingtong.

"Qingtong, it's better to have less contact with Shen Yichen in the future."

As soon as he heard this sentence, Chen Qingtong wondered if he had heard it wrong. His father clearly agreed with Shen Yichen just now, so why did he change his mind when he got on the carriage?

"Dad, things are not what you think. Brother Yichen did not bully me. I took the initiative to invite him to Nanshi Street to watch the fireworks."

Chen Qingtong thought that his father had a misunderstanding about Shen Yichen, so he wanted to explain, but was interrupted by the next words of Marquis Taining.

"I know he's not like that."

"Since you know, dad, why don't you let me have contact with brother Yichen?"

"Because he doesn't deserve you."

"Dad, there is nothing between me and brother Yichen. Besides, he is very good and not bad at all."

"No need to say more, just remember what you said to your father."

Taining Marquis Chen Ying is a person who has been here before, so how could he not have the taste to realize that Chen Qingtong's friendship with Shen Yichen has gone beyond the scope of normal friendship.

It is true that he admires Shen Yichen very much and thinks that this son will have great potential in the future.

But no matter how promising he is, he hasn't even passed the Tongsheng examination yet, so he may not be able to become a general or a general?

It is even an exaggeration to say that even if Shen Yichen becomes a general and becomes a prime minister, he is still a step behind the princes and nobles. Now is not the era when Taizu became an ancestor. It is almost impossible to get a normal title, unless it is an imperial title. .

However, the laws of the ancestors cannot be violated. Duke Cheng Guo still has two legitimate sons, so it is impossible for Shen Yichen to have his turn.

Chen Qingtong is her only daughter. Only the Xunqi family can guarantee her a lifetime of prosperity and wealth in the future, but Shen Yichen can't do that!

In this case, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. Cut off the bud of love when it first blooms. In the future, your daughter will understand your painstaking efforts.

Chen Qingtong did not dare to disobey her father, so she could only sit in the car with a sad face, watching the fleeting flow of people and shops outside the car window.
Chapter completed!