After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 550 A Pleasant Cooperation

"Acheng, kneel down before him!"

Although Tang Cheng didn't understand, he still obediently knelt down.

Tang Yu let out a long breath and said with deep emotion, "He is your biological father, named Zhu Yixuan."

Tang Cheng's pupils suddenly dilated. He had known since childhood that Tang Yu was not his biological father. Over the years, Tang Yu had always treated him as his own son, and he had gradually forgotten about his childhood. He never expected to meet his biological father under such circumstances today.

Seeing Tang Cheng's pale face, Ke Yunyun hugged him tenderly and sobbed softly, "Whatever you want to know, your mother will tell you later. Let's send him off on his final journey!"

Tang Cheng's eyes reddened.

Zhu Yixuan knew clearly that he was about to die, and with his son by his side before he died, he felt that his life had never been so bad.

He took out a blood-stained envelope from his pocket and looked at Shen Yi with trembling eyes.

Shen Yi took it immediately.

Zhu Yixuan said weakly, "The Second Prince, the Cen family, the Zhao family, and many others who participated in this rebellion are all listed on it. Everything I know is written down."

Shen Yi's expression changed, and he bowed to Zhu Yixuan, saying, "I will present it to His Majesty immediately."

Seeing Shen Yi leave in a hurry, Zhu Yixuan's gaze fell on Tang Cheng again, looking at him with longing. "I know I have wronged you and your son. The past cannot be made up for. But if the Emperor can pardon my sins, could you... could you return to the Zhu family? Everything in the Zhu family is yours!"

Tang Cheng didn't know how to react.

Tang Yu agreed on his behalf, "For what you have done today, I am willing to return Acheng to you."

Ke Yunyun tightened her grip on Tang Cheng's hand, tears streaming down her face, but she did not refute him.

Zhu Yixuan's wish had been fulfilled, and the last glimmer of light in his eyes gradually faded.

Su Zhan and the others looked solemn and remained silent.

Before anyone could react, Su Chuan rushed to a coffin shop in the city and bought a coffin to put Zhu Yixuan's body away.

After reading Zhu Yixuan's letter, the emperor ordered all the court officials involved in the rebellion to be arrested.

In an instant, the Princess's residence was filled with wailing and lamentation once again.

Tang Cheng huddled in the corner of the eaves, watching the scene before him, a chill creeping from his feet to his heart.

Ke Yunyun accompanied him with her two young children.

"Acheng, what are you thinking about?" Ke Yunyun's voice was a little hoarse.

Tang Cheng looked up at her, tears streaming down his face. "Mother, why do you think he did this?"

The scene of Zhu Yixuan killing people like chopping melons was still vivid in his mind. He never dreamed that his biological father was like this.

Ke Yunyun gave a bitter smile. "He was originally the number one young master in Zhaohua County. He was ruthless and would not give up until he achieved his goal. That's very much like his style."

"Acheng, your father didn't push you away on purpose. Zhu Yixuan was already in that state, and he risked his life to kill Zhao Taifu, which indirectly saved us. Your father just didn't want him to die with his eyes open."

Tang Cheng nodded. "Mother, I know what Father means. I just want to know what kind of person my biological father is, and what he did back then that made you so determined to leave with me?"

Ke Yunyun was silent for a moment before finally telling Tang Cheng about her past with Zhu Yixuan. "Back then, our existence was his way out. If something happened to him, we would be rightfully taken back to the Zhu family. If he came back alive, our existence would be dispensable. I took a gamble back then, and I lost. He not only came back alive, but also climbed the social ladder."

So I resolutely took you away, and only took the money from the Zhu family. Later, he went through several periods of decline, his wife betrayed him, and he had no children. Then he remembered to look for us again.

Your Aunt Xi had to persuade him to stop, and he hasn't bothered you since. I assumed he had come to his senses, but I never expected him to have done so much quietly.

Tang Cheng looked at the dazed look in Ke Yunyun's eyes and suddenly felt a little worried. "Mother, do you hate him?"

“Hate?” Ke Yunyun laughed. “Why should I hate him? I should be thanking him. If he hadn’t taken a liking to me, I, a poor girl from the icy plains, would never have entered a life of luxury, let alone used so many expensive tonics to nourish my body, and you wouldn’t exist.”

Although I am insignificant in his heart, he has never wronged me financially. Moreover, it was he who helped your great-uncle's family escape slavery. I remember every single thing he did. The reason I don't want you to acknowledge your ancestors is because of the crimes he committed. Now that you've entered officialdom, you should know how important reputation is.

"If your father were Tang Yu, you would be the eldest son of the upright and honest Lord Tang, with two officials in one family—something everyone envies. But if your father were Zhu Yixuan, how could you hold your head high when people talk about what he did?"

Seeing Ke Yunyun's calm demeanor, Tang Cheng knew that his worries were unnecessary.

"Mother, if that's the case, why did you just tacitly allow me to acknowledge my ancestors and return to the clan?" Tang Cheng asked the last question in his mind.

Ke Yunyun looked up at the sky, a trace of sadness flashing across her face. "Perhaps it's because he's too pitiful! Of course, the most important thing is because of you. This time, he killed Zhao Yingneng and exposed Zhao Yingneng's faction. His merit is enough to offset the mistakes he made in the past. The Emperor will definitely reward him handsomely. He hopes that you will be recognized as a member of the clan. I hope that those rewards will fall on you. That's all."

It seems that she and Zhu Yixuan have always had a pleasant working relationship, which is quite interesting.

Tang Cheng was momentarily stunned by Ke Yunyun's calm and collected demeanor, and his chaotic emotions gradually calmed down.

More than an hour later, when Murong Jue returned with his troops, the emperor and empress returned to the palace under heavy guard.

After what happened today, the court will probably be reshuffled, and those whose families have suffered casualties will have to go back and busy themselves with funeral arrangements.

After the emperor and empress left, the guests also took their leave one after another.

Soldiers were going in and out of the Princess's residence, dealing with the corpses. Su Chuan and the others stayed behind to help, and only left when it was almost over.

Murong Jue was busy all night long.

Chuncao and Chunxing waited in the new house until late at night, feeling drowsy.

Shen Yuezhang had already taken off her hair and urged them to go back and rest.

Both maids shook their heads in unison.

Chuncao leaned against the bed, wrapped in her own quilt. "Young Madam, I always feel that this mansion is gloomy. The young master hasn't returned yet, so I have to stay with you."

Chunxing nodded vigorously, "Young Madam, please rest assured. Chunxing and I are here, so you don't need to worry."

"Creak." The door made a sound.

"Ah!" The two maids screamed in fright and huddled together.

Murong Jue thought something terrible had happened, but when he rushed in, he saw a scene that left him speechless.

When Chuncao and Chunxing saw that the person who came was Murong Jue, they turned pale with fright and hurriedly knelt down to beg for mercy.

Murong Jue waved his hand, "Step back."

Shen Yuezhang got out of bed and personally helped him undress.