"If Grandmother doesn't believe me, granddaughter can send someone to buy a copy for you to see." Cheng Zhiyue gloated inwardly.
"How dare you be so bold! If His Highness the Regent knew about this, our Prime Minister's Mansion would probably be in great trouble!" The old lady was quite panicked. Everyone in the capital knew the temper of Helian Duo, the Regent. Moreover, with his status, who would dare to provoke him!
"His Highness the Regent has a good temper. I even gave him a copy of the magazine, and he didn't get angry." Cheng Xiran comforted the old lady.
"Sister, there are some things that perhaps I shouldn't say, but..." Cheng Zhiyue bit her lower lip and started to stir things up again. "You used to pester His Highness relentlessly. Now you've written this article... His Highness might..."
After hearing Cheng Zhiyue's words, the old lady also nodded. "Yes, you've really overstepped this time."
"Grandmother, don't worry. I know what I'm doing." Besides, she had seen Helian Duo in person just yesterday.
"What do you know! You're just bringing disgrace to our Cheng family!" Just then, Father Cheng's angry roar came, making Cheng Xiran's ears ache.
She originally wanted to stand up, but the old lady pressed her hand down.
"It's just a girl's matter. Ran'er isn't the kind of person who acts recklessly." Seeing Father Cheng's unfriendly look, the old lady naturally took Cheng Xiran's side.
"A girl's matter? Do I need to list all the disgraceful things she's done one by one?" Father Cheng slapped the table, making the teacup on it shake. "Even the Empress Dowager mentioned this matter today. Not to mention how many officials came to talk to me about your trash after the court session. You've completely shamed me!"
Father Cheng paused for a moment, and his eyes almost devoured Cheng Xiran alive.
"I know better than you what kind of person His Highness the Regent is. It's over! Our Cheng family is going to be ruined by you, you wretch!"
Before Cheng Xiran could say anything, the old lady beside her frowned. "What are you talking about!"
"Mother, today I must teach this wretch a good lesson no matter what! I'll even escort her to apologize to His Highness the Regent!"
"I'm not guilty. Why should I go to the Regent's Mansion?" Cheng Xiran murmured softly, and Father Cheng heard it clearly.
"You even dare to talk back! I must teach you a good lesson today! Someone, bring out the family law!"
"I'd like to see you dare!" Seeing this, the old lady quickly protected Cheng Xiran in her arms.
"I must teach this wretch a lesson today!" The thick and soft whip was brought up by the servant. The dense barbs on it made one's scalp tingle.
"If you dare to touch Ran'er, kill this old woman first!" The old lady was trembling all over, and her steps were a bit unsteady. Cheng Xiran quickly supported the old lady when she saw this.
"Grandmother, don't get angry and hurt your body. Granddaughter will just go with Father to apologize." Cheng Xiran stroked the old lady's chest and said softly.
Cheng Zhiyue, who had been silent beside them, was almost excited enough to scream. She wished Father Cheng would just beat Cheng Xiran to death.
In this way, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion would surely be her. By then, all those noble sons would surely flock around her.
Just as the whip was about to fall, Cheng Xiran originally wanted to grit her teeth and endure it. Suddenly, a young servant rushed in in a hurry from the door.
"My Lord Prime Minister, His Highness the Regent is here. He said he wants to see the eldest young lady. He's in the main hall now."
Hearing this, Father Cheng's hand trembled. The whip brushed past Cheng Xiran's side and tore her sleeve, which scared the old lady badly.
Father Cheng pointed at Cheng Xiran and trembled with anger. "It's over. The Regent is here to seek retribution! It's all because of you, you wretch!"