The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Chapter 985: Gossips Cause Trouble

Someone half-opened the window on the pleasure boat, and the biting cold wind, carrying the moisture from the river, poured into the cabin, waking Shi Chengxuan suddenly from his drunkenness.

He stood up suddenly, spilling the remaining wine on the table. "What? Missing? Impossible!" His voice was still drunk. "I saw her yesterday."

Drinking Buddy A put down his chopsticks with a click and widened his eyes. "Really?"

Shi Chengxuan slapped the rosewood table, causing the cups and plates to jingle. "It's absolutely true! It's truer than real gold!"

The corners of his eyes were flushed from drinking, but he couldn't hide his smugness.

Drinking buddy B twirled his beard, half believing and half doubting, "That's the future Empress Dowager, how can you still meet her now?"

"Why not?" Shi Chengxuan straightened his back, the cloud pattern on his brocade robe glowing under the candlelight, "No matter what her future status is, she will always be the mother of my children."

These words were powerful and showed a rare sincerity.

Drinking buddy C came closer, smiled maliciously, and asked in a low voice, "So when you meet, do you still... um?"

He winked and made eyes, and the unfinished words became more unbearable in the ambiguous silence.

If it were usual, Shi Chengxuan would definitely follow up the topic and brag about how the woman could not forget him and was deeply in love with him.

But at this moment, Xiao Yunde's pair of icy eyes seemed to be right in front of him, sending chills down his spine. His daughter's usual "teachings" were still ringing in his ears, his son's threats were engraved in his bones, and Mrs. Gu's earnest advice and nagging were like a tight ring around his head.

Not to mention Tang Chujun, he had mixed feelings in his heart, a mixture of love and hate, but he didn't dare to show any disrespect.

"Be careful with your words!" Shi Chengxuan frowned, his face gloomy as iron, and he tapped the table heavily with his fingers, knocking away the remaining wine. Then he slapped it hard, wiping all the wine stains on the robe of his drinking buddy C.

Drinking buddy C: “…”

Hearing Shi Chengxuan's warning in an unprecedented serious tone, "Since the divorce, she and I have been clean and innocent, and we always go our separate ways when we meet. If you think your head is too safe, just talk nonsense. When the time comes, you will be thrown into prison--" He sneered, "Don't blame me for not reminding you, and don't come to blame me."

All the drinking buddies were shocked. The alcohol in their heads was completely dissipated in the cold wind, and everyone's face changed and their mouths shut.

Chang Wu was so anxious when he saw his master talking about the former mistress that he wanted to cover his mouth. But his master was able to stop himself after relying on his eight-life experience. He felt like crying for joy.

Who understands? That feeling is exactly the same as when an old mother sighs, “My son has grown up and become sensible.”

However, in the middle of the night, the Western Shadow Guards still came to secretly arrest people.

Shi Chengxuan and his drinking buddies were all thrown into the cell without exception.

When Shi Yunqi learned the news, it was already mid-afternoon of the next day.

Long Jiang came to explain to him personally, "Your father said that he met Madam Tang the day before yesterday, and a drinking buddy testified, so we brought him in for trial."

Shi Yunqi raised his hand and rubbed his swollen temples, not holding out any hope, "Thank you for your hard work. His mouth..."

I would rather believe snow falling in summer and sunrise in the west than believe his father’s irresponsible words!

He also specifically instructed, "Keep him for a few more days, so I don't have to worry about him."

Long Jiang: “…”

He had originally planned to release him that night. After all, after the interrogation he knew that Shi Chengxuan was just talking nonsense and there was no clue at all.

But since his own son has spoken, what can he do? He can just provide food and accommodation.

Long Jiang nodded and agreed casually, "Then I will keep him in prison for another three days."

"Lock her up for half a month." Shi Yunqi's voice was full of fatigue. He couldn't sleep all night because his mother was missing.

At least the Lantern Festival was celebrated! I had some peace and quiet.

Longjiang was speechless for a moment and closed the Shichengxuan for half a month.

During this half month, Shi Chengxuan did not cry or make a fuss. He was very diligent in prison and asked the jailer for paper and pen.

People are practicing and writing.

In my spare time, I wrote a weird poem: I am lying in prison, grinding the remaining ink on the clay inkstone. You can't escape either, and your gossips will cause trouble. Let's finish this cup of wine and don't say anything else. Today you laugh at me being drunk, tomorrow it will be your turn to kneel.

He was very proud of himself, thinking that he was talented and worthy of being the father of the top scholar. He recited loudly, and his drinking buddies were so angry that they swore never to associate with him again.

Many people were taken away by their families one after another, but Shi Chengxuan was still in prison.

During this time, Mrs. Gu and Chang Wu came to see him, but his son and daughter-in-law did not come.

Shi Chengxuan thought to himself that his son was heartless and unfriendly. He wanted to leave Beijing more and more to be with his daughter.

At least his daughter would talk to him at length and reason with him. Even though the little cotton-padded jacket was leaky, it was better than nothing.

After drinking for half of my life, I finally feel that my daughter is the only one I can rely on.

Besides, Tiema City is his daughter's fiefdom. If he goes there, won't he become a superior person? Hey, that would be a safe and prosperous life!

At this moment, Shi Chengxuan reacted.

Why is Xiyingwei so nervous? Could it be that...something really happened to Tang Chujun?

Shi Chengxuan was so frightened by this thought that his face turned pale. He had no intention of practicing calligraphy or composing poetry.

Just as he was about to make a fuss about wanting to be released, the prison boss came and released him.

Shi Chengxuan returned to the Marquis' Mansion smelling sour. If the doorman had not been able to vaguely recognize from his unshaven face that he was the Marquis' father, he would have been driven out.

When he found her, Yunqi asked, "Is your mother really missing?"

Shi Yunqi stared at him for a long while, "Whether my mother is missing or not has nothing to do with you, just keep your mouth shut."

Shi Chengxuan was so angry that he fell backwards. "I'm your father! How dare you talk to me like that?"

Shi Yunqi looked him up and down, "When did it happen? Were you a father when I was tortured as a child?"

Shi Chengxuan: "..."

The same thing again! Why is his son holding grudges like a woman? He was tired of hearing the same thing over and over again.

The father and son parted on bad terms, without even a word to say to each other.

When Shi Chengxuan was ready to go, he called Chang Wu to his side and opened his heart to him, "You are the only one who understands me through all the ups and downs over the years. Those ungrateful people turned their backs on you after getting something good. Don't learn from them."

Chang Wu lowered his head, his neck bent into a helpless arc, "Wherever the master goes, I will follow."

Shi Chengxuan was about to make a promise to him, "One day..."

Chang Wu was not interested in the cakes and replied in a low voice, "I don't ask for cakes... No, I am content. It was you who bought me that year, so I had the money to save my mother's life."

Accept your fate! This is your future. Although the master is not good in many ways and has many problems, there is one thing: the master is soft-hearted, does not hit people, and occasionally talks about some crooked truths.

Thinking of this, Chang Wu silently turned around and packed his bags.

But things did not go as planned. The travel permit was delayed and Shi Chengxuan's plan to go to Tiema City fell through.