Chapter 992: Revenge
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No one was to blame; it was simply a regrettable mistake.
Emperor Xuanâs expression softened. âVery well, letâs put this behind us. Never speak of it again.â
âYes, Your Majesty!â
âYou may go now.â
âThank you, Your Majesty.â
Officer Tian let out a sigh of relief as he exited the pavilion.
That was a close call! He had felt utterly humiliated.
For the time being, he would refrain from taking any actions against Shao Yunduan. He would ensure that nothing would happen to him and that everything would go smoothly within a year.
Otherwise, the blame would fall on his daughter, and that was simply exasperating!
Officer Tianâs annoyance grew, prompting him to change his plans. Instead of heading to the governmental office, he decided to go straight home to Madame Qiao.
Inside the residence, Tian Shanshan was engaged in conversation with her mother. Observing Officer Tianâs troubled expression, she offered a comforting smile. âWho upset you? You must also take care of yourself. Donât let these matters get to you. If you show your anger, it will only invite sympathy from others and make us feel sorry for you.â
Madame Tian joined in, her smile gentle. âShanshan is right, my dear husband. Look at how filial our daughter is!â
âShanshan has always been a paragon of filial piety, and I am well aware of that! I am blessed to have such a wonderful daughter!â Officer Tian chuckled, finding solace in Tian Shanshanâs words. He felt a sense of relief wash over him.
However, the weight of his daughterâs recent misstep lingered in his mind, causing him further distress. She was such a kind-hearted girl, so why did she have to encounter such unfairness?
He could no longer tolerate it.
There was no time like the present to seek vengeance!
After a brief exchange, Officer Tian escorted Tian Shanshan away and recounted the morning court incident to Madame Tian.
Madame Tian felt a sense of suffocation. âWhat does this have to do with you, dear husband? Itâs not your fault! If that Shao person has offended someone, itâs only natural for others to seek revenge. If he lacks the ability to handle it, heâll have to face the consequences. Why should you bear the blame?â
âThe Emperorâs actions are completely unfair this time!â
âAre we expected to shoulder the responsibility for anything that befalls the Shao family?â
Madame Tianâs words were fueled by her frustration, but Officer Tian could only offer a bitter smile and sigh. âYouâre right.â
âWhat do you mean?â
âFrom this point forward, I will make it known that no one should cause any trouble for Shao. Iâll ensure that people pay attention to him and offer assistance if anything happens.â
âDear husband, youâre being unreasonable!â
Madame Tianâs annoyance grew.
âDonât worry, itâs never too late for revenge. We can discuss this after a year and a half. Once this matter subsides, we wonât be held accountable for any misfortunes that befall him. The Emperor believes that someone is trying to gain favor with me. If I donât take action, the blame will fall on me.â
Madame Tianâs frustration grew. âItâs just too much!â
âBut thatâs what the Emperor has decided. What can we do?â
Madame Tianâs eyes welled up with tears. She used a handkerchief to wipe them away. âPoor Shanshan, she doesnât deserve thisâŠâ
Officer Tianâs heart ached. It wasnât just his daughter who had been wronged; he felt deeply humiliated as well. The Emperorâs scolding of Censor Liu in front of everyone had been unbearable.
He had never felt such shame in the court before!
âThings will get better in the future. Our Shanshan is wonderful, and she will surely find a great partner.â
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