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Chapter 1676: Chapter 1669: Chu Yifeng Wants to Marry Zuo Qingqing

Chu Xi’s gaze was icy cold, and she remained silent.

Clearly, she did not accept this apology, and what she sought was not the Left Grand Tutor’s apology.

Her cold gaze fell upon Zuo Qingqing. "The one who should apologize is you."

This entire matter, from Zuo Fenglin’s initial provocation to the injuries she and Su Chenyang suffered, had all been orchestrated by Zuo Qingqing!

She was using her daddy to harm her and her mother.

Zuo Qingqing deeply resented Chu Xi’s gaze, which made her deeply uncomfortable and made her feel that this five-year-old child was somehow above her!

Despicable!

Zuo Qingqing stepped forward with a composed expression, folding her hands before her abdomen. "This nobleman’s daughter is well aware that the princess harbors much discontent towards me. If the princess wishes for an apology, I shall offer one here and now, begging the princess’s forgiveness."

Having said this, she knelt heavily on the ground. The resplendent marble floor resounded loudly as her knees struck it. The sound startled Chu Yifeng into alarm. "Senior Sister!"

Seeing her kneel like this, it pained him!

Chu Yifeng’s gaze, directed at Rong Sheng and her daughter, turned as sharp as a blade.

"Daddy..."

Chu Xi bit her lip, clenching her fists tightly.

Clearly, Zuo Qingqing was in the wrong. Why was Daddy looking at them like that?

"Chu Xi." Rong Sheng’s hand gently stroked Chu Xi’s head, guiding her to make a decision.

Chu Xi raised her head to look at her, glimpsing in Rong Sheng’s icy eyes a steadfast protection for her.

Chu Xi’s heart warmed. "Mother, I understand."

Even though Daddy no longer recognized her, her mother was still by her side, protecting her with love.

Chu Xi turned to Zuo Qingqing, exuding a noble pride. "Even if you’ve apologized, this princess will not forgive you. You are unworthy!"

The injuries she and Su Chenyang suffered weren’t something a mere apology from Zuo Qingqing could resolve!

"You dared to humiliate this princess, and this princess will return the disgrace in full!"

Chu Xi walked up to Chu Heng, picked up his teacup, and splashed it forcefully onto Zuo Qingqing’s face.

"Ah—!"

Zuo Qingqing never would have imagined that Chu Xi would be so ruthless.

She was merely a five-year-old child!

"You..." Zuo Qingqing instinctively wanted to tear Chu Xi apart.

But in full view of everyone, especially in front of Chu Yifeng, she could only hold her breath, softly sobbing, "Thank you, Princess, for the tea."

"Rong Sheng, is this how you educate your child?!"

Chu Yifeng hurriedly helped Zuo Qingqing to her feet, using his sleeves to wipe the tea from her face, while glaring angrily at Rong Sheng.

This seemingly aloof, ethereal woman had raised such a daughter?

"She is not raised solely by me," Rong Sheng replied indifferently.

She lifted her gaze toward Chu Yifeng, as if speaking to the person he used to be. "She was born with a certain temper. Later, someone indulged her a little too much."

"Who indulged her?"

Chu Yifeng roared.

"Ahem..."

Chu Heng rubbed the base of his teacup awkwardly, his expression uncomfortable.

Wasn’t that person you, Uncle?

Back then, when Sister nearly stabbed Leng Shuqing with the Silver Moon Dagger, it was all because you gave her the nerve.

Chu Yifeng pointed at Chu Heng. "If you have something to say, just say it. Stop muttering to yourself!"

"Nothing," Chu Heng replied with a gentle smile, shaking his head obediently. "This humble servant’s throat was feeling a bit uncomfortable earlier. Please don’t take offense, Uncle."

The matters adults refused to discuss openly were ones he wisely stayed out of.

He ought to remain a clever child.

Zuo Qingqing loathed Rong Sheng and her daughter to the core. Turning her gaze, she clutched Chu Yifeng’s arm timidly. "Your Highness, this nobleman’s daughter has already apologized. For our marriage... should you perhaps request the imperial edict from His Highness the Crown Prince?"

"If you wish it, Your Highness will seek it."

Chu Yifeng stepped before Chu Heng. "I want to wed Senior Sister. Write the imperial edict of betrothal, announcing it to the world."

"Huh?" Chu Heng was stunned.

"Daddy!"

Chu Xi couldn’t bear it anymore and ran up to him, grabbing his hand. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Daddy, you cannot marry someone else! She’s a wicked woman! She’s not my mother!"

Daddy’s greatest love was her mother!

"Get out of my way!"

Seeing her annoyed him to no end. Chu Yifeng waved her off, shoving her aside.

Chu Xi fell to the ground. It didn’t even hurt, yet tears suddenly welled up in her eyes.

"Why are you crying?!"

Chu Yifeng grew even more irritable. Though he didn’t like this child, her every move stirred up turmoil in his emotions.

"Daddy, please don’t marry her, okay?"

Chu Xi sat on the ground, crying with red-rimmed eyes, full of grievance.

"Leave now!"

Chu Yifeng glared fiercely at Rong Sheng, growling, "Take your child and get out!"

Rong Sheng answered calmly, "Very well."

She bent down, lifting Chu Xi into her arms. Even though Chu Xi was still crying, Rong Sheng did not linger but carried her farther and farther away.

Only when Chu Xi’s sobs faded into silence did Chu Yifeng finally let out a long sigh of relief.

He pressed a hand to his chest.

It ached here.

Why did he care so much about Chu Xi...

"Blood ties?" Chu Yifeng found the idea ridiculously laughable.

This entire life, he had only ever truly loved one person.

"Uncle, are you really going to get married? To the Left Grand Tutor’s daughter?" Chu Heng asked, daring to inquire further.

"I am. Hurry and write the imperial edict for me. Don’t dawdle!"

Without Rong Sheng and her daughter, Chu Yifeng returned to his arrogant and domineering self, not even bothering to place the Left Grand Tutor in his eyes.

When he urged Chu Heng to write the imperial edict, the sweat drenched the back of the Left Grand Tutor’s inner robes!

Watching Chu Yifeng dote on Zuo Qingqing, his brows knitted deeply.

Chu Heng, however, quickly finished drafting the imperial edict. Chu Jinling brought over the imperial seal, stamped it, and handed it to Chu Yifeng.

With the imperial edict in hand, Chu Yifeng departed the palace with Zuo Qingqing in tow.

The Left Grand Tutor stood outside the imperial study for a long time, debating whether to speak, before finally kneeling before Chu Heng. "Crown Prince, His Highness’s favor is an honor to the Zuo family. However, my daughter... my daughter is still somewhat headstrong. Might I request your grace in reconsidering this marriage?"

Chu Heng smiled faintly. "I’m afraid that’s unlikely, isn’t it?"

When his uncle decided on something, even his father might not be able to change his mind.

The Left Grand Tutor...

...was simply too insignificant.

Chu Jinling knocked on the edge of the imperial table, stating, "The Left Grand Tutor ought to understand that actions have consequences. Failing to discipline appropriately means bearing the repercussions. His Highness petitioned for the imperial edict, and the Crown Prince had no reason to deny it.

Left Grand Tutor, you should look to your own fortunes."

The Zuo family’s glory and position—when they rose and when they fell—was entirely his to decide.

When Chu Yifeng and Zuo Qingqing married in the future, whatever happened after that was of no concern to them so long as they handled matters impartially. The consequences, the Zuo family would have to face on their own.

Hearing Chu Jinling’s words, the Left Grand Tutor nearly collapsed to the ground.

He stumbled in a daze back to the Zuo Residence, which was crowded with those currying favor and offering congratulations. Yet as he stared at the sight of his family’s fleeting glory, all he felt was suffocation!

Unable to entertain them, he left everything to Madam Jiang.

Madam Jiang, basking in the flattery, was positively floating with joy and naturally forgot to remind the servants to see to Zuo Fenglin’s needs.

Madam Xu, who had previously offended Zuo Qingqing, had been locked in the woodshed. She was only released today. Discovering her son had become a dull-witted fool, she broke down completely, descending into madness. Madam Jiang locked her in a room, where she could only wait for others to bring her medicine and meals!