freenovelworld Chapter 112: Not giving up
Chapter 112: Not giving up
Chen Xin found it utterly absurd and laughable.
She never hid her actions from Zhong Qin; her connection with the so-called 'Owl' organization, besides Xiao Yu, was solely for him. Yet now, it has become a weapon for him to slander and harm her.
Didn't he know she loved him? Otherwise, why would he say she abused and insulted him?
Didn't he know she loved him? Otherwise, why would he say she only saw him as a pawn and wanted to give him away?
Didn't he know she loved him? Otherwise, why would he go to such lengths to kill her?
Was her love not obvious or passionate enough? No, it's just that he no longer needed her love. Her love was merely a stepping stone for him. He now had a better option.
She looked at Mrs. Tinie. Would she rather be this illegitimate mistress of a high-status older woman than give herself a little more time and trust to be her rightful husband?
How despicable! Is it because they enjoy the pleasure of pretending to be morally corrupt?
How despicable! To fall in love with such a good-for-nothing trash and scumbag.
Now even Xiao Yu has been implicated. He really can't wait to kill them. A lowly guy with a fake identity actually thinks he can climb to the top by stepping on them? What a pipe dream.
“Your Majesty, if you investigate further, you will find that Mr. Zhong Qin’s so-called connection between me and the ‘Owl’ organization is nothing more than a fabrication to give him a legitimate identity.”
"It's just that it's quite difficult and expensive, which is really giving me a headache. But since things have come to this, I don't think I need to keep arguing with Mr. Zhong Qin about whether it's life or death. If you need it, I can provide all the correspondence between me and the 'Owl' organization."
Chen Xin bowed respectfully to the emperor.
"As for the claim that I abused him," Chen Xin paused, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I do enjoy some little games in the realm of men and women, but as I just said, my little pleasures are not enough to hurt this gentleman so badly."
“Perhaps it wasn’t just me who caused this.” Chen Xin glanced at Zhong Qin, whose face was pale, and his wife, Lady Tini, beside him. “Why don’t Your Majesty and Madam investigate Mr. Zhong Qin’s whereabouts and his associates as well during your investigation?”
“After all, since arriving in the Ocean Empire, he hasn’t spent much time with us, but rather has been alone for quite some time. Perhaps he’s had some special adventures during these days,” Chen Xin said, her words clear yet full of sarcasm.
"Everyone says Lord Jiangyu is sharp-tongued, no wonder you two are friends, you really are cut from the same cloth." Before the emperor could speak, Lady Tini had already responded.
"Furthermore, it is not your place to tell His Majesty what to do. I have already reported all of Zhong Qin's information and whereabouts to His Majesty. If His Majesty has any doubts, he will investigate himself."
This was all pre-arranged; everything had been meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. Chen Xin's expression remained stubborn, even though she had considered this possibility. She still looked defiantly at the emperor.
"Alright, alright. I will naturally send people to investigate." The emperor's expression was somewhat cold, because he thought of the 'Owl' organization and that person, but seeing that Jiang Yu and his group had not backed down at all from beginning to end, he still had a plan in mind.
“Young lords are inexperienced. Many of them are foolish and confused when it comes to relationships. I am not taking sides with the lords, after all, it involves the lords of the two great empires of the forest and the ocean, but there is no need to make both countries lose face over private matters.”
“Now that Mr. Zhong Qin has successfully recognized my wife as a relative, he is considered a member of the royal family. Our royal family will do its best to make up for the hardships and setbacks you have experienced. No one will bring up your background again.”
Lady Tini took two steps forward, as if she wanted to say something more, but the Emperor didn't even spare her a glance. He continued speaking to Chen Xin, "Because it involves the 'Owl' organization, no one can afford to ignore this matter. I also trouble Lord Chen Xin to stay in the Ocean Empire for a few more days. Before the Lord of the Forest Empire reports for duty, I will definitely investigate thoroughly and give you an explanation."
The emperor's words signified that the matter was now settled. Fan Qingyin and Jiang Ren's expressions softened considerably. They hadn't interrupted much, fearing to shift the conflict onto Xiaoyu, but in reality, they were already tense and seething with anger.
Fortunately, the emperor of the Ocean Empire seems to be a sensible person. However, for such a trivial matter concerning personal feelings, especially one with discrepancies between the truth and the falsehood, to cause such a commotion, the royal family of the Ocean Empire should reflect on their actions.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. What they feared most came to pass. Clearly, Mrs. Tiny wasn't willing to back down while she was ahead. She was like a brightly colored viper in the forest; once she bit, she wouldn't let go.
"It seems that I am in the wrong. I have made a big fuss and it has turned into a domestic matter of my Forest Empire. I have even occupied the territory of the Ocean Empire. I deserve to die."
Mrs. Tiny suddenly burst into tears, ignoring everything else.
"I, Zhong Qin, and Lord Chen Xin, aren't we all from the Forest Empire? But the cause and center of this matter is clearly Lord Jiang Yu!"
"Your Majesty, you cannot downplay the nature of the conflict and make it disappear just because you are protecting your own country's lord!"
"Your Majesty, please see the truth. What does this have to do with my Xiaoyu?" Jiang Yu's mother had just breathed a sigh of relief when she was almost fainting from anger at Lady Tini's remarks. She couldn't help but speak up in rebuttal.
"Madam Tini, what exactly do you mean? How can you slander me without cause? Even if your status is extremely noble, Xiaoyu is still a noble lord of the empire."
"Precisely because he is a noble lord, and the one with the highest status among all lords, he should set an example for all lords," Lady Tiny said, tilting her head back.
“I’m not exaggerating, but some bad habits and character issues need to be addressed at their root. Right now it may seem like I’m being lenient with young people. But I’m actually doing this for their own good. They might even thank me when they’re older.”
"Oh, this is a bit shameless." The emperor looked at his wife and silently complained in his heart. Unfortunately, he was caught in the middle, having to balance and appease the powerful and influential people while also considering his wife's feelings.
This emperor really doesn't want to be emperor for even a day longer.
"We'll thank her?" Chen Xin looked at Jiang Yu.
“Absolutely not.” Jiang Yu also looked at Chen Xin.
The two understood the meaning in each other's eyes and cursed each other in their hearts.
"So what exactly does Mrs. Tini want?" Jiang Yu asked in a deep voice.