Chapter 145 Fighting for Marriage
When Jiang Shu saw the whip in Sun Yijun's hand, he felt familiar. After thinking about it, he said, "I can prove it."
"That day I went to Linglong Pavilion and happened to meet Yu Shizi. I saw him buying this whip with my own eyes."
When everyone heard this, they knew that it was definitely true. Otherwise, if the perjury is exposed, the reputations of Jiang Shu, Sun Yijun and Yu Yuan will not be preserved.
Cao Sheng was stunned for a moment and argued: "Whoever sends a birthday party to the backyard is obviously a ghost."
"Is it against Jojo law to send birthday gifts in the backyard? There are many guests in the Sun Mansion today, why don't I want to find a place where no one is around to send birthday gifts?" Yu Yuan stared at Cao Sheng provocatively.
"Bastard, you heard me clearly, why don't you apologize to Miss Sun?" Cao Qian was angry and kicked Cao Sheng.
Today, I came to the Sun Mansion for a banquet with the purpose of asking to marry Sun Yijun. I specifically asked Cao Sheng to find an opportunity to get close to Sun Yijun and win his favor.
But Cao Sheng didn't like Sun Yijun. He thought she was fierce and vicious, like a tigress. Especially after seeing Sun Yijun having a private meeting with Yu Yuan, he didn't want to marry her anymore.
After returning to the front yard to explain to Cao Qian, I thought I could get rid of this shrew Sun Yijun, but Cao Qian insisted on asking him to marry me.
Cao Sheng understood that what his father wanted him to marry was not Sun Yijun at all, but the power of the Sun family. So I don't care what kind of person Sun Yijun is, let alone his feelings.
But he was convinced that Sun Yijun was unruly as a woman, and he couldn't swallow it no matter what, so he made a fuss about it.
Regardless of whether the matter was a misunderstanding or not, it had already become such a mess. Cao Sheng simply broke the pot and tried to take the opportunity to ruin the possibility of the two families getting married.
Sun Hechuan waited for a long time and saw that Cao Sheng had no intention of apologising. He said with a stern face: "Young Master Cao has insulted my daughter's reputation for no reason. It is too much. I ask His Highness the Crown Prince to make the decision for me."
After saying this, Sun Hechuan knelt down directly to Yu Cheng.
"There's also my reputation. Brother Emperor, you have to seek justice for me." Yu Yuan added fuel to the fire as he didn't think it was a big deal.
"Master Sun, please get up quickly." Yu Chengqin helped Sun Hechuan up, feeling quite a headache.
On one side is the uncle and cousin, on the other side is the minister's cousin. No matter how you deal with it, you will offend one party.
Knowing that Yu Cheng was in a dilemma, Cao Qian took the initiative to plead guilty: "Your Highness, this is Quan Zi's fault. He has tarnished Miss Sun's reputation and should be held responsible."
Responsible? How to be responsible?
After everyone came to their senses, they secretly cursed Cao Qian for being a cunning old man.
Even Yu Cheng was startled by Cao Qian's words.
Cao Qian struck while the iron was hot and said: "Master Sun, the dog is about the same age as the daughter, and her talent and appearance are well matched. I sincerely seek to marry you."
After hearing this, Cao Sheng had his reluctance written on his face and wanted to disturb Huang's marriage.
"Cousin, stop messing around." Yu Cheng noticed Cao Sheng's intention and stopped him.
Cao Sheng looked at Yu Cheng angrily, filled with resentment in his heart.
The reason why his father asked him to marry Sun Yijun was because of Yu Cheng.
Not only this one, but as long as he could remember, everything his father and grandfather had done was to increase Yu Cheng's power and pave the way for Yu Cheng.
It is said that the Cao family is the mother family of the queen, and they are one with the prince in honor and disgrace. Planning for the prince is planning for the Cao family.
It's all bullshit!
Could it be that without the prince, the Cao family would not be able to survive?
Cao Sheng was fed up and didn't want to marry a wife just because of Yu Cheng.
"I don't want to marry her!" Cao Sheng clenched his fists and shouted.
Sun Hechuan, who didn't want to agree at first, became angry after hearing this, and waved his sleeves heavily: "How on earth have I offended Mr. Cao to come to your door and humiliate him like this!"
Sun Yijun also snorted in shame and anger: "Cao Sheng, you heard clearly. Even if no one wants to marry me, I would rather go to the temple and become an aunt than marry you!"
As soon as the father and daughter said this, everyone knew that the two families had no hope of getting married and would become enemies.
"Obstacle!" The opportunity he finally got was ruined, and Cao Qian was so angry that veins popped up on his forehead.
"When it comes to marriage, you have always followed your parents' orders and the matchmaker's advice. When will it be your turn to make the decision?"
Cao Qian kicked Cao Sheng to his knees and tried to make up for it with a shy face.
However, Sun Hechuan didn't buy it. He raised his hands and said angrily: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling to uphold justice for me, so I have no choice but to go to court tomorrow morning to ask the Holy One for a clear judgment."
These words obviously put Yu Cheng on the fire, accusing him of favoritism and protecting his mother's family.
Today at the Sun Mansion banquet, most of the officials from the court came, and they were all staring at Yu Cheng. If it is not handled properly, it will chill the heart of the minister.
"The reputation of my daughter's family's innocence is more important than life. I ask the eldest princess to make the decision for my daughter." Mrs. Sun knelt in front of Yu Lan and cried sadly.
Yu Cheng felt that his head was going to explode. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Cao Sheng spoke nonsense and insulted Miss Sun's reputation. He also made a big fuss about Miss Sun's birthday. It was too much. I punished him with thirty lashes and a closed house." I’ve been thinking about it for half a year.”
At the end, Yu Cheng raised his hands to Sun Hechuan and said, "Master Sun, please calm down. I will apologize for Cao Sheng. If Master Sun has any dissatisfaction, you can raise it."
It is rare for a dignified prince to condescend to apologize to a third-rank minister.
Sun Hechuan is not a person who doesn't know right from wrong, and he understands that this matter has nothing to do with Yu Cheng. As long as Yu Cheng dealt with Cao Sheng in public and ruined Sun Yijun's reputation, he would just let it go and no longer pursue the matter.
There was only one thing, he asked Cao Sheng to punish him in public in Sun Mansion.
Yu Chengyun agreed.
Cao Sheng knelt on the ground, staring at the ground with red eyes, resentment growing crazily in his heart.
If he does not repay this shame, he will be a useless person!
The guards of the Sun Mansion quickly moved a bench and placed Cao Sheng on the bench.
"Bring me a stick and I'll beat him myself!" Cao Qian said.
Now that things have come to this, it's better to be more sincere and stern in order to stop everyone from talking.
Cao Qian was the Minister of the Ministry of War, so he had great skills and was in his prime.
Under the witness of everyone, each stick was struck firmly and with full force.
At first, Cao Sheng gritted his teeth and kept silent. Later, his teeth were broken and he screamed again and again.
When the twenty-seventh stroke was reached, the clothes on Cao Sheng's buttocks were already soaked with blood. His face was red and he was sweating profusely. His eyes rolled and he fainted in pain.
Cao Qian didn't stop and finished the last three strokes ruthlessly.
Such a cruel move shocked everyone present and made them feel inferior.
Looking at Cao Sheng who fainted, Cao Qian frowned and said, "Master Sun, I'm really sorry for today. I'll take the evil son back to treat his injuries first, and come back to apologize another day."
What Cao Qian did was really cruel. If the Sun Hechuan family says anything else, they will be unreasonable, too stingy and bullying.
"Come here, take Mr. Cao to the carriage." Sun Hechuan ordered his servants to carry the unconscious Cao Sheng and leave with Cao Qian.
After the Cao family father and son left, everyone looked at each other and sighed in their hearts.
"Everyone, I'm really sorry for shocking everyone." Sun Hechuan apologized with his hands in hand.
Everyone returned the gift one after another, indicating that it was okay.
At this time, King Rong suddenly spoke out: "Brother Hechuan, although what happened today was a misunderstanding, Yijun's reputation has been irreparably damaged. My son cannot escape responsibility for this matter, and I would like to marry Yijun as the crown prince."
What a great way to reap the benefits!
Everyone was impressed and annoyed at the same time.
Sun Hechuan was an upright official, and Sun Yijun was of good character. Everyone in the family wanted to marry him.
But before they had time to speak, Cao Sheng made such a fuss, and now King Rong took advantage of them.
"This... I wonder if Prince Yu has this intention?" Sun Hechuan looked at Yu Yuan.
