The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

The front hall was still bustling at this time, with fireworks blooming all over the sky and many court officials still toasting each other.

Emperor Zhaolie and Concubine Chun had already returned to the palace, and many court officials also left one after another.

Zhu Jin searched all the way here but didn't see Master Zhu.

She was about to leave the house when a voice as gentle as jade called her.

"Congratulations, girl."

Zhu Jin turned around and saw Luan An walking towards her, with a drunk hanging from his body.

When she got closer, Zhu Jin realized that the drunkard was actually her father. After being shocked, she quickly stepped forward to support Master Zhu.

"Dad, why do you drink so much?"

"Master Zhu just vomited, he should be feeling better now."

Zhu Jin struggled to support his drunk father, then looked up at Luan An and said, "Thank you very much. I will take my father back first and come to thank you another day."

Luan An nodded, and Zhu Jin helped Master Zhu walk out.

Everyone in the palace was busy as a top. They reached the door in just a few steps. The servants of the Zhu Mansion were waiting outside the palace, so Zhu Jin did not call for help from the servants. He supported Master Zhu and walked out by himself.

It was already difficult for her small body to support a drunk person, and there was a step under her feet.

"careful!"

Seeing that the father and daughter were about to fall to the ground, Luan An grabbed the collar of each of them and lifted them up.

Zhu Jin patted his chest in fear and hurried forward to check if his father was okay.

"Dad, how are you?"

Master Zhu opened his eyes dazedly: "Daughter, why are you here?"

Zhu Jin breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he was sober now. This way he would be less scolded when he returned home.

Master Zhu looked behind Zhu Jin and said with a smile, "Brother Luan, I am so grateful to you today. If it weren't for you, I would have been drunk by that group of people. Come on, let's go have a few more drinks, brothers."

After saying that, he pushed Zhu Jin away and walked inside with Luan An arm in arm.

Zhu Jin held his forehead with his hand, it seemed that he was not awake yet.

Luan An quickly supported Master Zhu and said, "Uncle Zhu, it's too late today. Please go back home first and we can drink again another day."

"Hey!" Master Zhu waved his hand, "We have already sworn brotherhood, why are you still calling me uncle? If you don't mind, call me big brother."

Luan An looked embarrassed.

Zhu Jin rolled his eyes, stepped forward to support Master Zhu and dragged him out.

"Dad, if you don't go back, you will be locked out by mom again tonight!"

Only then did Master Zhu stop making a fuss and continue drinking.

"Yes, yes, let's go back quickly. Daughter, tell your mother that Dad didn't drink..."

"You reek of alcohol, do you think my mother is stupid?"

Luan An listened to the conversation between the father and daughter, smiled, shook his head, and followed them.

After helping Master Zhu onto the carriage together with the coachman, Zhu Jin lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Master Luan, thank you very much today. I will come to thank you again another day."

After saying that, he was about to lower the curtain, but he heard Luan An ask, "When is the next day?"

Zhu Jin was stunned.

Luan An smiled and said, "I was just kidding. It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning. I wish Miss will take good care of me in the academy. It is I who should thank Miss."

"Bang bang bang!" Clusters of fireworks exploded in the sky.

He stood in the brilliant fireworks, like a delicate orchid and a jade tree, his thick, ink-black hair fluttering in the night wind, his back straight, revealing the character of a scholar.

This man turned out to be the Minister of Justice who was an expert at solving cases and ruthless. She would have believed him if he was just a scholar.

Zhu Jin looked away: "Luan Meng is my friend, that's what I should do, my father and I will take our leave now."

Watching her lower the curtain and the carriage leave, Luan An withdrew his gaze.

"Brother." Luan Meng popped out from nowhere and took his arm.

"It's time for us to go home." Luan An walked out.

Luan Meng smiled and said, "Brother, you have a secret~"

"You will return to the academy tomorrow and I will take you there."

"Why do you suddenly want to send me off? Is it because of Zhu..."

"Bullshit."

"I'm your biological sister, you can't lie to me."

……

After Lin returned home, she went to the side courtyard.

She stayed far away and didn't want to get close.

Cheng Zongyang opened his eyes and stared at her intently: "Poisonous woman!"

Lin curled her lips and sneered: "You are really tenacious. You can hold on for so long."

"You want me to die, but I won't let you have your way. I want to live!"

"Have you heard the joy outside today? Yuan'er and Prince Chen are getting married, and the whole capital is cheering for them. The Emperor and Concubine Chun are personally officiating at the wedding, and the dowry given by the Pei family is a full 188 loads..."

With every word Lin said, the hatred in Cheng Zongyang's eyes became more obvious.

"Shut up, shut up!"

"Tell me, if you hadn't been a fence-sitter, you would be so successful now."

Cheng Zongyang gnashed his teeth in hatred, but unfortunately he could do nothing while lying in bed.

……

The next day, after Cheng Jiuyuan and his wife went to the palace to pay their respects to Emperor Zhaolie, Emperor Zhaolie asked Cheng Jiuyuan to return home first and left Chu Heng behind.

In the imperial study, Emperor Zhaolie looked at Chu Heng.

"Heng'er, your father doesn't have much time left. Now that the court is stable, your father should take a rest."

Emperor Zhaolie looked at Eunuch Quan, who handed him a wooden box.

Chu Heng slowly raised his eyes and finally reached out to take it.

After a full hour, Chu Heng came out of the imperial study with a heavy face.

Emperor Zhaolie leaned back in his chair with a relaxed look on his face, "I have never felt so relaxed."

Eunuch Quan smiled and said, "You are relieved, but judging from the expression on His Highness' face just now, I was really afraid that he would refuse."

Emperor Zhaolie laughed out loud: "What good is this position? You have to work so hard all day long without a break. You have to get up at 5:00 am every day, attend court, and review memorials. Even memorials such as 'Have you eaten?', 'Have you slept?', and 'Have you gained weight recently?' have to be reviewed one by one. You can't rest until the end of 11:00 pm."

"I only sleep for three hours a day, and during these three hours, the harem has to share the rain and dew. Tell me, is this the way people live?"

"Long live? Ha! Throughout history, have you ever seen an emperor live to be a hundred years old?"

Eunuch Quan nodded: "Your Majesty has worked hard for Dongling for most of his life. It is indeed hard work."

"It's all right now. I've handed over this burden. Old Five, I'm relieved..."

When Chu Heng returned home, he saw Cheng Jiuyuan looking at the account book of the palace. He walked up to her and took her into his arms. He didn't say a word, just held her quietly.

"What's wrong?" Cheng Jiuyuan put down the account book and asked softly.

"My father said that he will abdicate tomorrow. He will leave me alone and live a carefree life."

Cheng Jiuyuan was amused by his childish statement.

"My father has always wanted to go to Jiangnan. He and my mother met and fell in love in Jiangnan. My father's time is really running out. Now is the best time while he can still move.

Chu Heng buried his face in her hair and said in a muffled voice: "I understand."

"I will always be with you." Cheng Jiuyuan leaned in his arms and promised softly.

Chu Heng tightened his arms, fortunately he had her.