Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1978: Chapter 1975: Attitude

At this moment, the imperial court had already made an announcement.

The officials in the capital who were attacked a few days ago suffered from revenge by enemies.

The imperial court directly displayed the evidence of these officials’ crimes.

Not only were there notices in the capital, but this notice was spread throughout the entire Great Chu.

There was an inexplicable warning implication.

But the effect was indeed there.

For instance, some officials who were timid yet couldn’t control their lower bodies no longer dared to casually exploit women as before, fearing they might be retaliated against due to an oversight.

Even in local areas, some arrogant wealthy squires were not afraid because of the victims’ families seeking revenge; instead, they feared the imperial court’s stance.

The imperial court deliberately publicized this case to the world.

Wasn’t it telling the common people that if there is an injustice, they can appeal to the emperor, and as long as there is evidence, the imperial court will surely review it?

Even in the capital, high officials like the Minister of Punishments had their homes ransacked, and the Marquis’s Mansion was also involved and punished. More or less, other officials had their places searched, making local officials even more fearful.

Afraid of being caught holding some evidence, wouldn’t their lives be endangered?

With such news spreading, unexpectedly, local security improved somewhat.

Alongside, with the crackdown on the human trafficking underworld, Chu Heng arrested many people, and human traffickers who escaped in various places dared not act rashly for at least a short period.

However, this was all a matter that happened a month later.

Let’s get back to the story.

Grand Tutor Deng, after hearing the lady’s words, had a somber face and ordered someone to call Deng Rong over.

Deng Rong was not tall, coupled with years of indulgence, his under-eyes were bluish, giving him an overall unsavory appearance. His superior gaze instilled a bad first impression.

Seeing his firstborn approach, Grand Tutor Deng said in a deep voice, “You used to associate with the Crown Prince of Ande. Have you left any evidence?”

“Father, what are you worried about?” Deng Rong smiled dismissively, unconcerned: “Have you forgotten? We rely on the Emperor’s favor for everything we have now.”

“So, we just need to gain the Emperor’s favor now. It’s just fooling around a bit, such a trivial matter, the Emperor won’t mind at all.”

“Those people were forced to sign the contract long ago.”

“Once the contract is signed, even the Court of Judicial Review can’t do anything to us, otherwise, why are we still unscathed?”

“Besides, the King of Huainan and his men dare not implicate us. They missed that chance. Now, we’re safe, and the Emperor hasn’t taken issue, right?”

Deng Rong spoke very naturally, unconcerned.

Grand Tutor Deng didn’t fully believe his twisted logic but realized a key point.

Indeed, as long as the Emperor still wants to use the Deng Family to balance against Minister Qi, such trivial matters won’t be of concern to the Emperor.

He only needed to comply with the Emperor.

Also, if the Emperor was really angry, he would have dealt with the Deng Family long ago, so why has it been so quiet?

“Even so, recently, avoid causing trouble outside. If you want to play with women, buy some decent girls back to the mansion and scheme to let them sign the contract. Why hand such a leverage to opponents over a woman?”

“After all, the Qi family is still around. Since Qi Zhao Yi was sent out of the palace, Minister Qi already resents us. Even though the Emperor still wants to use us, if Minister Qi is given the chance to unite the courtiers, we’ll be in for a hard time.” Grand Tutor Deng murmured.

Hearing about the Qi family, Deng Rong’s gaze turned cold.