After rebirth, the regent did whatever he wanted to her

As it was almost time for dinner, the old couple Xiao were enjoying the cool air in the yard.

"The daughter-in-law pays her respects to father and mother," they said together.

Old Madam Xiao was a little surprised to see the two of them coming at this hour, but she still raised her hand and asked them to sit down.

At this time, the two of them could no longer sit still. Shen looked at Yan and said, "Father and mother, I have something to report to you two elders."

General Xiao frowned at the two men's uneasy expressions and said, "Just tell me what you want to say."

Only then did Shen arrange for Caiyi to go to Nishang Pavilion in the afternoon, and then Caiyi told her the rumors she heard on the street.

After hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao were equally shocked.

Madam Xiao asked anxiously, "Is this true?"

"Mother, we need to ask Qianqian and Qi'er about this matter to find out the reason."

"But the news is spreading like wildfire outside, and I'm worried that it will affect the two children," said Shen.

General Xiao was obviously more patient. Others didn't know Feng Qi's abilities, but he knew them. However, he was a little confused by the rumors outside.

"What the eldest brother's wife said makes sense. As for what really happened, we should let the parties involved tell us what happened," said General Xiao.

Old Madam Xiao also thought it made sense, so she immediately asked someone to invite the two young ladies over.

"Father and Mother, you two have watched Qianqian grow up, how could she do such a thing?" Yan just couldn't believe it.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. We can't accuse the children wrongly. Just call them over and ask them, and then we'll know the reason," Shen said comfortingly.

After about an incense stick of time, Feng Qi and Xiao Qianqian arrived at Qingsong Courtyard almost at the same time.

Xiao Qianqian looked at all the elders who were there and looked serious, and her heart sank.

Compared to Xiao Qianqian's panic, Feng Qi seemed much more natural.

After the two of them greeted a few people, they stood quietly aside.

Madam Xiao looked at Shen and motioned for her to start asking questions.

Shen didn't shirk the responsibility and asked directly, "Where did you two do this morning?"

When Xiao Qianqian heard that they were asking about this matter, she felt more and more uneasy.

"My aunt, my cousin asked me to go boating yesterday, so we went boating in Danyang Lake this morning," Feng Qi said softly.

Shen looked at Xiao Qianqian again, and seeing that she nodded, she continued to ask, "Did anything happen?"

"This..." Feng Qi looked at Xiao Qianqian, not knowing how to start.

Everyone was waiting for their reply.

"How about Qianqian, why don't you say it?" Shen said.

"Aunt, I..." Xiao Qianqian didn't know how to start, but seeing that everyone was waiting, she could only bite the bullet and continue, "We accidentally fell into the water while boating in the lake."

"How could you accidentally fall into the water?" Shen asked.

"That's right, the boat shook for some reason at that time," Xiao Qianqian could only continue.

"What happened next? How did you get up here?" Shen continued to ask.

"It was the Third Prince who saved me," Xiao Qianqian said with some stammering.

Shen looked at Feng Qi again, "Qier, how did you get up here?"

Feng Qi said calmly, "It was His Royal Highness Xuan Wang who saved me."

When everyone heard it, they found that it was basically consistent with what was spread outside.

"Have you done anything dishonorable?" Yan asked hurriedly.

"Aunt, this shouldn't be the case. I remember that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan grabbed my arm and put a robe on me the moment he came out of the water," Feng Qi said as he recalled.

"Qianqian, what about you?" Yan looked at her daughter again.

"Mother, I, I don't remember." Xiao Qianqian's face was a little pale.

Everyone was confused and thought that what was spreading outside was probably true.

Yan felt a blackness in front of her eyes, and she raised her hand and slapped Xiao Qianqian in the face.

"How did I teach you since you were a child? Don't you know the most basic principles of propriety and morality now?"

Xiao Qianqian looked at her mother in disbelief. No one had ever hit her since she was a child. She had always been spoiled when she grew up.

Although Yan beat her, she also felt bad.

"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?" Shen hurried forward to stop her.

"Father and Mother, it's my fault that I didn't teach Qianqian well. Please punish me." Yan knelt down and apologized.

"Second son's wife, you get up first," said General Xiao.

Madam Xiao looked at everyone and spoke, "Qianqian will be put under house arrest first, and you guys should go back first, Qi'er will stay."

A few people had no choice but to leave, and Feng Qi stayed.

"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it after dinner," said General Xiao.

Half an hour later, after finishing their meal, they returned to the main hall. The old couple Xiao sat in the main seats, and Feng Qi sat below old lady Xiao.

"Qier, what happened today?" Old Madam Xiao asked.

Feng Qi stood up from her seat and bowed, "Grandfather and grandmother, please trust Qi'er."

The two men looked at the girl in front of them and naturally believed it, so they nodded at the same time.

"What would grandparents say if I said that this was a conspiracy against me?"

Feng Qi didn't want to make the two elders worry, but when she thought about what would happen in the future, she decided to let them know slowly first.

"Why is this?" Old Madam Xiao was a little bit unbelievable.

"Because some people think that if they get me, they can get the support of Prince Xuan's Mansion and the General's Mansion," Feng Qi said disdainfully.

"What about Qianqian?" Old Madam Xiao was extremely surprised at this time.

"Grandma, as to why my cousin did this, I will give you the answer later," Feng Qi said softly.

Mr. and Mrs. Xiao did not ask any more questions, but asked her to go back and rest first. They were also considering how to deal with the matter.

Third Prince's Mansion

Dong Rong hurried to Si Ziyu's study from outside, knocked on the door, and pushed the door open after getting permission.

"Your Highness, has something happened?" Dong Rong seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Hurry up and tell me," Si Ziyu said anxiously.

Dong Rong recounted the information he had heard in detail.

Si Ziyu was furious after hearing this, "Who spread it?"

Dong Rong's forehead was covered with sweat, "His Highness is still investigating."

Si Ziyu was furious because today's task was not completed. He did not expect such a thing to happen.

"Prepare the car and go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion," he ordered in a deep voice.

Half an hour later, Si Ziyu arrived at the Grand Tutor's Mansion. Yan Song welcomed him into the study, and Yan Gongming followed.

"Your Highness, why are you here so late? Is there something wrong?" Yan Song asked directly.

Si Ziyu recounted what happened at Danyang Lake today, and told them all the rumors that Dong Rong had heard in the capital.

"Since this has happened, Your Highness should not be upset. The most urgent task now is to give an explanation to the General's Mansion."

"We can't offend the General's Mansion because of this matter. Besides, Qianqian was originally going to be promised to His Highness, so let's just consider it as an early promise."

"But in this case, our previous plan is no longer useful. We have to think of other ways," Yan Song analyzed the current situation.

After some discussion, they decided that Si Ziyu would first ask for the emperor's consent, and then go to the general's mansion to propose marriage.

Si Ziyu also understood that this was the only way to go...