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After getting a clear answer from Zhao Junchen, Cui Yu began to prepare for Zhao Junchen to marry Cui Qianxue.
Because Cui Yu did not deliberately conceal it, the matter quickly spread throughout the government and the public.
Unexpectedly, while the government and the opposition were surprised, Zhao Junchen's choice also received a lot of praise.
After all, although Cui Qianxue was kind to Zhao Junchen and risked his life to block the sword, Cui Qianxue had been kicked out of the Cui family after all. Zhao Junchen marrying Cui Qianxue as his wife would not bring any benefits to his career, but Zhao Junchen still chose Cui Qianxue, this is naturally a sign of affection and righteousness.
In the officialdom, most people have forgotten the word "friendship". Rumors of a certain official abandoning his wife have appeared from time to time. It is not uncommon to be ungrateful or even repay a favor with a grudge. Cui Qianxue is certainly life-saving to Zhao Junchen. However, no one originally expected Zhao Junchen to marry Cui Qianxue because of these kindnesses. Now Zhao Junchen's choice has not only become an alternative, but also won many praises.
In fact, even those Qingliu officials who dislike Zhao Junchen the most would say after hearing the news, "This Zhao Junchen still has some conscience."
In this way, Zhao Junchen's reputation has also undergone a subtle change. Previously, because of Cui Mian's secret declaration, Zhao Junchen's reputation has gradually changed from a "corrupt official who brings disaster to the country and the people" to a "corrupt official who can do practical things". Now it is even more He has become a "corrupt official who can do practical things and still has conscience."
The overall evaluation is still inseparable from the word "corrupt official", but the overall feeling is completely different.
In this era, people generally do not have high demands on officials. As long as the people can have enough to eat, they will be known as the Great Master Qingtian.
And Zhao Junchen's current reputation is already a good evaluation in some respects.
Of course, when the public opinion changes, how much effort Zhao Junchen, Cui Mian, and the "Zhao Party" and others secretly exerted is another matter.
Because of Zhao Junchen's marriage to Cui Qianxue, Zhao Junchen's reputation has certainly improved, but Chen Zhirong's situation has become embarrassing.
Although Chen Zhirong, Duke of Jing, is Chen Zhirong's adoptive father, he has never liked Chen Zhirong, and the two have never had a father-daughter relationship. Chen You is willing to accept Chen Zhirong as his adopted daughter only because Chen Zhirong has outstanding talent and appearance and is valuable.
Even when Chen Zhirong showed that he was more scheming than Chen You, Chen You clearly showed jealousy.
Especially after Emperor Deqing set a red line for Zhao Junchen and Chen Zhirong, the conflict between Chen You and Chen Zhirong further deepened.
The image of Zhao Junchen is the most ideal husband in Chen Zhirong's mind. Chen Zhirong has always been confident that no man can reject her talent and appearance. She feels that once she marries Zhao Junchen, she will be able to completely get rid of Chen You, the Duke of Jing. She lost control of Chen You, so she lost her previous respect for Chen You.
To die with this, letting Chen Zhirong marry into the Zhao family is a key part of the future plan of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian. Therefore, facing Chen Zhirong's arrogant attitude, Chen You did not dare to punish him. The jealousy, resentment, and hatred in his heart Emotions like this naturally accumulate more and more.
That night, after Chen You heard that Zhao Junchen was about to marry Cui Qianxue, his first reaction was not that the plan of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian had encountered a setback, but that the always self-righteous Chen Zhirong had finally failed!
So, Chen You couldn't wait to come to Chen Zhirong's room, planning to take the opportunity to ridicule and humiliate Chen Zhirong.
Even after Chen Zhirong was unable to marry Zhao Junchen, the use value of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian was not so high. Chen You could still punish Chen Zhirong with his own hands and vent the resentment accumulated in his heart.
Chen You even asked Chang Sui to carry a leather whip.
Quickly arriving outside Chen Zhirong's room, Chen You pushed the door open hard, causing a loud noise.
However, after opening the door and seeing the scene in the room, Chen You was suddenly stunned.
Chen Zhirong didn't seem to be surprised by Chen You's appearance, nor did Chen Zhirong show any fear at the noise caused by Chen You.
Even Chen Zhirong didn't even look at Chen You.
Chen Zhirong just sat in front of the dressing table, looking in the mirror and carefully painting herself makeup and dressing up.
Chen Zhirong, who was originally charming and charming, now becomes more and more charming, and I feel pity for her.
It seems that the fact that Zhao Junchen is about to marry Cui Qianxue does not affect Chen Zhirong at all.
Seeing this scene, Chen You was stunned for a moment, and then became even more furious.
He quickly walked to Chen Zhirong's dressing table, reached out and picked up Chen Zhirong's rouge box, and smashed it on the ground hard.
Then, Chen You pointed at Chen Zhirong and scolded angrily: "Are you still in the mood to draw eyebrows for yourself? Zhao Junchen has already released the news that he will marry Cui Qianxue!"
Chen Zhirong glanced at the rouge box that fell to the ground, and a trace of regret flashed in his eyes, as if Chen You had wasted these fine rouges.
Then, Chen Zhirong said calmly: "Of course my daughter knows, but so what?"
"So what?" Seeing Chen Zhirong's attitude, Chen You's anger grew even higher: "If Zhao Junchen marries Cui Qianxue, what will happen to His Highness the Seventh Prince's plan? Don't you always think that you are smart and beautiful, and think that the world No man can refuse you? Why can't even a mere Zhao Junchen seduce you now? When I adopted you as my adopted daughter, I only expected you to be of such little use, and I have been enduring your self-righteousness, arrogance and rudeness, but this is how you repay me Me? What’s the use of raising you? A useless slave like you is born to be a slave, so I’m blind to accept you as my adopted daughter!"
After hearing Chen You's humiliating words, Chen Zhirong finally looked at Chen You from the corner of his eyes, the disdain and sarcasm in his eyes still unconcealed.
Even after seeing Chen You's expression of anger mixed with a hint of joy, the disdain and sarcasm in Chen Zhirong's eyes became even more obvious.
"Father, it stands to reason that you are loyal to His Highness the Seventh Prince, and you are also His Highness the Seventh Prince's father-in-law, but do you know why His Highness the Seventh Prince never lets you participate in his real plan? It's because you met him a little bit. When something unexpected happens, I lose all composure. When I encounter a little trouble, I feel that I am going to fail. When I encounter a little setback, I blame all my faults on others... In short, I have no sense of responsibility. and resilience…”
Having said this, Chen Zhirong smiled softly and said: "You always feel that your talents are not appreciated, and His Majesty does not know how to reuse you now, so you place your hope in the Seventh Prince, hoping that the Seventh Prince will allow you to use your talents in the future... But, father Sir, don’t blame Zhirong for pouring cold water on you. With your appearance, even if the Seventh Prince becomes a great treasure, I’m afraid he still won’t reuse you..."
"Snapped!"
Obviously, Chen Zhirong's words stung Chen You.
So Chen You couldn't hold it in any longer, so he reached out and slapped Chen Zhirong hard!
Then, Chen Zhirong's pretty face suddenly became red and swollen.
However, Chen Zhirong did not panic at all. In the depths of her eyes, there was a look of success.
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Second update!
There will still be double updates tomorrow!
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