152 Will She Regret It?
Faced with the censure of the officials, Xiao Juan looked straight ahead and had no intention of defending himself.
The emperor set those memorials aside and said helplessly.
“Duke Lang is indeed a little rash, but I know that he has a good heart. He did all this for the Imperial Court. Let’s put this matter aside for today and talk about it slowly in the future.”
In a few words, he covered up this matter. The officials felt stifled and looked at Xiao Juan with even more dissatisfaction.
When the morning court session ended, the officials gathered in groups and chatted.
Only Xiao Juan was alone. His hearing was extremely sharp. Even though the officials behind him deliberately lowered their voices, the contents of the conversation still entered Xiao Juan’s ears.
“Today, Duke Lang deliberately captured those scholars at will. Tomorrow, he can capture any of us. How can the Imperial Court tolerate him continuing to do whatever he wants?!”
“I heard that he even got the Eagle Guards to seal up Prince Min’s residence. Even Prince Min is under house arrest. What else would he dare to do!”
“He has offended everyone in the court now. I wonder who will collect his corpse in the future?”
“Let’s just watch. I don’t believe he’ll end up well!”
Every word was thick with malice. From this, it could be seen that once Xiao Juan lost his power, what awaited him would definitely be everyone kicking him.
He had already gotten over this and was calm. No one could last forever. Even the high and mighty emperor would have his time, let alone him.
Even if he fell in the future, it would only be death. And what’s to fear?
Thinking of this, Yu Niaoniao’s figure suddenly flashed across Xiao Juan’s mind.
She had become his county princess. If he fell in the future, where would she go?
Everyone was like this. Once they had something to worry about, they could no longer easily let go of things. Xiao Juan was like this now.
He returned to the Justice Department just in time for lunch.
Yu Niaoniao placed the hot dishes in front of him and beckoned him to eat.
Xiao Juan suddenly asked, “Are you sure you want to marry me?”
Yu Niaoniao had just picked up a piece of fish when she paused.
She looked puzzled. “Why are you suddenly asking me this?”
Xiao Juan looked at her steadily. “We’re not officially married yet. You still have a chance to go back on your word.”
Yu Niaoniao placed the fish into her mouth and ate as she spoke.
“Have you forgotten? We were bestowed marriage by the emperor. The emperor’s words are golden and cannot be changed. It’s useless even if I want to go back on my word. We can only make do with each other in this life.”
Xiao Juan said, “If you don’t want to marry, I can go to the palace and beg the emperor to take back the imperial edict.”
Yu Niaoniao was very surprised.
“Can you influence the emperor’s thoughts?”
Xiao Juan naturally did not have that ability. He only said, “I have my ways.”
Yu Niaoniao bit her chopsticks and fell into deep thought.
Xiao Juan stared at her and waited quietly for her answer.
Duke Lang, who could remain calm under the criticism of the officials, felt inexplicably nervous and uneasy.
Would she renege? A person with a bad reputation like him was definitely not a good match. Even if she wanted to break off the engagement, it was normal.
There was a long pause before she spoke.
“I don’t regret it.”
These simple words knocked heavily on Xiao Juan’s heart, causing it to beat much faster.
Xiao Juan looked at her in a daze. “Why?”
Yu Niaoniao smiled sweetly at him.
“Of course, it’s because I like you!”