sbdcsierra Chapter 419 I’m sorry
Chapter 419 I’m sorry
Prince's Mansion.
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Li Hongting looked at the official documents in his hand attentively. Nowadays, most of the memorials were handled by him, and only particularly important matters would be reported to the emperor.
The Duke had been standing in front of the desk for a stick of incense.
Li Hongting acted as if he didn't see this person and continued to be busy. During this time, Cheng An even brought in some tea.
Only one cup of tea was served, which was obviously for the Crown Prince. Li Hongting drank the tea and continued to deal with the official business in his hands without looking up.
The Duke didn't know why the Prince called him here.
I only know that ever since I entered the Prince's Mansion, the Prince and even his left and right arms have never treated me well.
He was very nervous and went over in detail what had happened in the past two days.
Is he sure he hasn't done anything out of the ordinary?
Could it be that someone made up stories in front of the prince, causing him to misunderstand him?
But he believed that he had not done anything that could give anyone a handle on him these days.
Since he couldn't think of what he had done wrong, he would just wait quietly. The prince has always been a steady person and he shouldn't wrongly accuse him.
The Duke made up his mind and straightened his bent back a little.
This station lasted for an hour. Li Hongting finished reviewing the last memorial and then twisted his neck. At this time, he was "surprised" to find that the Duke was still standing here.
"My Lord, I am so busy that I am confused. How can I let you stand here? Please take a seat, Lord."
"Someone, come and serve tea to the Duke."
Soon Cheng An came in with tea.
"What's wrong with you? You didn't even remind me when the Duke came, making him wait for so long."
Since the Crown Prince didn't want to sit, the Duke naturally didn't dare to sit either. He cupped his hands and said, "The Crown Prince's diligence is a blessing to the people and a blessing to the country of Dayuan. I am very pleased that this old minister can accompany you."
"The Duke immediately praised it."
Li Hongting sat down, and motioned for the Duke to sit down as well, and then began to talk business.
"I heard that the Duke's beloved daughter is getting married on the same day as me?"
"Exactly."
The Duke was very dissatisfied with the Qin family because of this incident. He was already very dissatisfied when the younger generation of the Qin family went to the Queen Mother in person to ask to marry the eldest daughter of the Marquis's Mansion.
As a result, the wedding date was chosen to be the same day as that of the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince's wedding was a matter of universal celebration. No matter who they were, they dared to get married on the same day as the Crown Prince. When he found out about it, he was the first to object. However, the Qin family rejected the Duke's Mansion's request to choose another day for the wedding, saying that they would not marry their children for a year!
Is it because of this incident that the prince attacked him?
"Regarding the auspicious time..."
Before the Duke could finish his words, Li Hongting interrupted him!
"Then I would like to congratulate the Duke first! Miss Liu and Shi'an are destined to be together. Not only are they getting married on the same day, but they also have the same vision!"
"Forehead!"
The Duke didn't know how to respond!
"Speaking of this matter, I have to apologize to the Duke!"
The Duke had no idea what had happened, but he was very clear about the Crown Prince's attitude today!
He is not trying to apologize, he is seeking revenge!
"This old minister is terrified, please let Your Majesty know!"
"Shi'an grew up in the countryside and is used to freedom. He usually speaks directly. Even the Empress Dowager said that Shi'an is outspoken and has offended your Madam. I apologize to the Duke here. I also ask the Duke and Madam to be generous and not to bother with Shi'an for my sake!"
The Duke panicked immediately. After all, he was just a subject. How could he dare to ask the Crown Prince to apologize to him!
He quickly stood up and knelt on his knees: "This old minister is terrified! This old minister is guilty!"
"Please punish me, Your Highness. I have been busy with government affairs all day and failed to discipline my wife and daughter. They have caused such a disaster. I deserve to die!"
Li Hongting just sat on the chair, looking at the Duke with a smile!
The Duke hung his head on the ground, his heart filled with rage!
"Your Excellency, your words are too serious. I have no intention of blaming you, but I just don't want to create any rift between us because of such a small matter."
"I deserve to die. I failed to take good care of them. I will go back now and teach them a lesson."
As he said this, the Duke got up from the ground and bowed to say goodbye.
Li Hongting called him again: "Please slow down, my lord."
"Cheng'an."
Cheng An walked in from outside holding a brocade box. When he opened the box, there were three shining gold ingots inside.
Li Hongting said, "I cannot give up the headgear that Miss Liu likes. Please accept it, Duke. I will consider it as my own addition to Miss's makeup."
The Duke dared not take it. He said in panic, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. This is too valuable. I cannot take it."
"My Lord, are you unwilling to accept my apology?"
"The fault lies with my wife and daughter. How dare I let the prince spend money? Your Majesty, you are really..."
"Does the Duke think that what I gave you is too little?"
The Duke, who had just stood up, knelt down again with a plop.
"This old minister deserves to die. This old minister deserves to die. Please punish me, Your Highness."
"Your Excellency is too kind."
"Cheng'an, go and help the Duke up."
"Since the Duke is determined not to take it, then I will not make it difficult for him."
After seeing off the Duke, Li Hongting sat in his seat and sneered. This old man was a peacemaker in the court, and his wife and daughter were even more disgusting in private.
Last time he and Shi'an were left on the mountain, if it weren't for Shi'an, he would have been dead long ago. He had made a note of this account, and now he had added another one.
The Duke's Mansion has been courting death time and again, and he is not afraid to help them.
After leaving the Prince's Mansion, the Duke's face was extremely ugly. He hurried back home and went straight to the Duke's wife's courtyard.
The Duke's wife and the Duke had not had a good talk for a long time. When she heard that the Duke was coming to see her, she was extremely happy. She stood up to greet him, but the Duke slapped her in the face.
The Duke's wife was stunned by the beating. She covered her face with her hands, her eyes filled with tears.
"You hit me, you actually hit me?"
The maids and servants were so kind that the Duke's wife couldn't stand it.
"Liu Lu, you actually hit me. I gave birth to your children and managed such a big family business, and you actually hit me."
"Shut up, you know you've got into big trouble."
"I'm in trouble. What kind of trouble can I get into? Every day I..."
"You still dare to quibble. Today, the prince called me over and apologized to me, saying that Shi'an cannot be parted with. Please, for his sake, don't make a fuss."
When the Duke's wife heard this, she was not so scared anymore: "Since it is the prince who wants to apologize, then why did you hit me?"
"You idiot, who is the crown prince? He is the future monarch of Dayuan. Dayuan will belong to him in the future. He apologized to me, isn't that an apology? He wants my life."
"How is that possible? Our Duke's Mansion has made great contributions to the court. How dare he touch you so easily?"