From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 470

The hall, which was already noisy because of Zhou Yuan, fell into silence again because of this announcement.

Everyone fell silent, not because they didn't know what to do, but because they were all confused for a while.

He dared to come?

Qu Ling's eyes lit up, and he said immediately: "Quick! Invite him in! He's finally here!"

Zhou Yuan had already promised Qu Ling that he would visit Jinling in the summer, but who knew that it would be delayed until October, and the situation in the court of the Great Jin Dynasty had changed drastically.

"Shut up!"

Qu Shuyuan shouted: "Tell that little beast to go back to where he came from!"

Qu Ling sat down peacefully and smiled softly: "Grandpa, don't bother, since he is here, you can't drive him away, it's better to meet him directly."

Qu Shuyuan snorted: "Can't drive him away? He's just a young boy, not even twenty years old, can I drive him away?"

Soon, the servant ran back in a hurry.

"Master, Zhou Yuan won't leave. He said he would cry for three days and three nights at the gate of the mansion to send off the young lady."

Qu Shouyuan said anxiously: "Isn't he being a rogue?"

This crying attracted everyone to watch the fun. Zhou Yuan's identity was naturally exposed, and the Qu family was also dragged in by him...

Qu Shouyuan stamped his feet and said: "Let him get out! I want to see what this little beast can say!"

After a while, Zhou Yuan came out of the yard.

Before he even got close, he laughed and said, "Zhou Yuan, Zhou Ziyi, come to visit my father-in-law and mother-in-law, my uncles, aunts, and my grandfather!"

"Puff!"

Qu Ling's father, Qu Shaoqing, was drinking tea. When he heard this, he spat it out and glared, "This guy is so shameless!"

Qu Ling stood up with a smile, hurriedly went up to him, and shouted, "Zhou Yuan, come quickly! I miss you so much!"

But after she finished speaking, she saw Li Yu'an next to Zhou Yuan, and her face suddenly darkened.

Qu Shaoqing looked disgusted and shook his head, saying, "Hey, this girl, how can you be so shameless and say such explicit words."

"If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb!"

Qu Shuyuan glared at him.

Then, he looked at Zhou Yuan outside the hall, his eyes narrowed slightly.

This little beast is quite energetic, worthy of being from the battlefield.

Why did you bring a stunning woman with you when you just came to visit? What does this mean?

Seeing that Qu Ling looked unhappy, Zhou Yuan walked up to her, held her hand, and said in a low voice, "It's been very uneasy recently. People are chasing me everywhere in the martial arts world. I must have the Immortal Mother to protect my safety, otherwise I will die easily."

Qu Ling curled her lips and snorted, "Bring them with you when you come to my house. Is it unsafe here?"

Zhou Yuan said, "Did you see their eyes? They look like they want to eat me. Maybe a bunch of swordsmen will come around soon."

Qu Ling rolled her eyes at him, stopped talking, and walked into the hall holding his hand.

She looked at the people around her proudly and said, "This is the man I'm looking for. If you have any problems, don't go after me, go after him."

She sat down with a swagger, looking very proud.

And countless eyes were focused on Zhou Yuan.

If it were anyone else, they probably couldn't stand the pressure and their legs would go weak.

Zhou Yuan straightened his back and bowed, saying, "Grandson-in-law greets grandpa. It's our first meeting, so please forgive me for my impoliteness."

Qu Shuyuan smiled, grinning, "Grandson-in-law? Who gave you the courage to call yourself grandson-in-law? Is it your parents' permission? Is it the matchmaker's words? Zhou Yuan, don't forget that you are still a prisoner of the court!"

Zhou Yuan was not embarrassed, rubbing his hands, and said, "Isn't this just to ask for grandpa's opinion? The procedures are easy to follow. The key is that the relationship is in place."

Qu Shuyuan said, "Who has a good relationship with you? Our Qu family has been officials for generations, and I have also served as the chief minister of the cabinet. You, a prisoner of the court, dare to marry my granddaughter?"

Zhou Yuan said, "The prisoner of the court is only temporary. When the younger generation is reinstated, That's the young marquis."

Qu Shouyuan snorted, "You are good at calculating, but it's a pity that you already have a wife. Your father-in-law Zhao Cheng has even visited me. Do you want my Qu Ling to be a concubine?"

Zhou Yuan hurriedly said, "No, no, no! As everyone knows, my grandfather gave birth to several sons, and only my father is left alive."

"As the only heir of the Zhou family, I have a big family now, so I naturally want to be a concubine."

Qu Shouyuan pointed at Zhou Yuan's head and said, "How dare you say that? Be a concubine? That will only work if His Majesty agrees!"

"Zhou Yuan, you know my Qu Ling. I don't want to embarrass you, otherwise I will arrest you and bring you to justice."

"But you should also know what's good for you. Leave quickly and don't try to drag my Qu Mansion into the water."

YesFang directly revealed his cards.

Zhou Yuan was not polite, but looked at Qu Ling.

Qu Ling spread his hands and said: "I've said it all, you can do whatever you want, I support you."

"Okay."

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, looked at Qu Shouyuan, squinted his eyes and said: "Drag the Qu family into the water? Old man Qu, your Qu family has been nobles for generations, but it has also been favored by the emperor. If not, how can you display your talents? How can your prestige still exist?"

"Now that the Great Jin Dynasty is in decline and the country is in a state of decline, do you still want to protect yourself as before?"

"Do you think there is still room for self-protection now? If the Great Jin Dynasty wins, it will continue to be a noble for generations, and if the Eastern Tartar wins, you will bow down and submit? You think it's optimistic!"

Qu Shouyuan widened his eyes, unable to believe that Zhou Yuan actually said such rude words without respect.

He trembled and said, "You, are you teaching me a lesson?"

Zhou Yuan said, "It's not a lesson, it's a reminder."

"Qu Ling and I are already husband and wife, I have regarded the Qu family as my own family, and I will naturally intervene in the fate of the Qu family."

"Now the Great Jin Dynasty urgently needs the help of the Qu family, but the Qu family has only the gains and losses of a small family, but not the honor and disgrace of a big country. In order to protect their wealth, they are unwilling to serve the country. When the reckoning comes in the future, the family will be confiscated at the least and exiled at the worst."

Qu Shuyuan was furious and said, "You brat! When I was an official! You don't even know where you are! Do I need you to teach me these principles?"

"My Qu family is naturally willing to give everything for the Great Jin Dynasty, but But I will never associate with you, the imperial prisoner!"

Zhou Yuan said: "Mr. Qu, don't pretend to be confused. Don't you know whether I am an imperial prisoner or not?"

"To be honest, Prince Fu can only hold on for two months at most. After two months, even if His Majesty does not return to Beijing, he will not be able to be the regent anymore."

"By then, Zhou Yuan will shoulder the great responsibility of the country and fight a decisive battle with the Eastern Tartars."

"If you succeed, you will be granted the title of Duke. If you fail, you will be buried in the ground. This is the only way for a real man."

"It is impossible for the Qu family to sit on the fence now. I dare to ask, does the Qu family stand with Prince Fu or with His Majesty?"

The last sentence was like an attack on the heart.

This is the problem that the Qu family is most afraid of facing now.

Support His Majesty, but who knows how His Majesty's injury is and whether he can come back?

Support Prince Fu, but what if His Majesty comes back?

Only if you don't support anything, then no matter what the result, the Qu family will still be the Qu family, at most marginalized a little, it doesn't matter.

Qu Shouyuan had this in mind, so he was unwilling to get close to the favorite Zhou Yuan, because to have a relationship with Zhou Yuan would mean... supporting His Majesty.

If he stood on the wrong side, it would not be as simple as marginalization.

Thinking of this, he said coldly: "Come here, drive this rude junior out!"

Zhou Yuan shouted: "Wait!"

Qu Shouyuan said: "What else do you have to say? Isn't my attitude clear? You can't force me to make a choice!"

"At this point, I will only think about the family and won't make any wrong moves!"

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and said: "Old man, give me a chance to talk. I have come all the way here. You must give me an hour."

Qu Shouyuan said coldly: "It's useless to give it to you. You can't persuade me!"

Zhou Yuan thought for a while and said: "If you don't give it to me, I won't leave. I will cry at the gate of your house. At worst, the Jinyiwei will arrest me and make it known to everyone."

"You...you fucking..."

Qu Shouyuan almost exploded with anger. Why did this young man keep cheating? How could he be so shameless?

He was a great scholar, and he almost spit out dirty words.