Chen Zi Tao, after serving the imperial family for many decades and had served two Emperors in his life, he had been in different situations and had seen many things. He somewhat understood Xu Ji Mo's black heart. His paranoia, greed and cruelty, Chen Zi Tao could see it… but he blindly believed that it was necessary in governing the country… but he was wrong… and it was too late before he realized it… his precious granddaughter had already been implicated… and his family was already walking in a brittle sh.e.l.l.

'Rong'er ah… grandfather wants to apologize… grandfather could not stop your marriage with Xu Qinw.a.n.g… will you resent grandfather for being unable to protect you?'

Chen Zi Tao sighed in regret.

"Your Majesty is thinking too deeply. This humble general is beyond happy." Chen Zi Tao half-kneeled and cupped his hand.

"Thanking Emperor for His Grace!"

Chen Zi Tao lowered his head. Thus, no one was able to see the hatred inside his eyes.

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Just a matter of time before the news of Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong's marriage circulated in the entire capital. Many were laughing secretly, especially the n.o.bles, saying that both were perfectly fit with each other.

A mentally r.e.t.a.r.ded person and an uneducated mountain shrew.

While the entire country was secretly gloating to XuanRong's misfortune in marrying a stupid man, the imperial palace once again released a shocking news. In order to celebrate the upcoming Imperial Marriage, they would exempt the commoners for paying the tax for half a year and would even give provisions to the places outside the capital. All the prisoners who were sentenced for a capital punishment, such as death by decapitation, hanging and dismemberment, would be pardoned, sparing their lives. Instead, they would be imprisoned for a lifetime.

The news greatly pleased the citizens but only those who were keen and sharp could tell that everything was only a diversion for the previous rumor.

But... who cared?

The commoners were happy.

While the entire country was celebrating, on the other hand, Baili Chen was in a deep s.h.i.+t.

After drinking heavily inside a brothel, he saw some of his friends. Unable to decline, he was forced to accompany them. In the middle of festivity, one of his friends jokingly ordered a male prost.i.tute and played with it. At an age where one was adventurous and brave, it was understandable to experience something knew.

At first, Baili Chen was only looking at them, feeling disgusted. Later on, as time pa.s.sed by, he suddenly felt envious towards the male prost.i.tute. Who would have thought that due to being drunk, all the inhibitions were thrown away like a dirty rag. They started performing an orgy. Baili Chen did not know when it happened, but when he realized it, someone was already poking his chrysanthemum, grinding his insides. He wanted to reject but he could not.

He felt great.

After a few months of failure, finally… he came.

He came a couple of times repeatedly.

When Baili Chen woke up the next day, he found himself under a man's embrace. Sensing the hard thing on his b.u.t.t, Baili Chen freaked out. He felt like he lost his soul.

'f.u.c.k!!!'

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[unedited Chapter]