Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Zhuang Dali and Zhuang Dagang exchanged a glance. Meng Dongpei had even prepared a house for Zhuang Cuiluo.

Just then, the dishes were served one after another, piling up the table with delicacies, along with a pot of fine wine. Zhuang Dali and Zhuang Dagang ate with gusto, their mouths greasy.

Meng Dongpei took a sip of wine every now and then, his eyes slightly unfocused. "Brother Dali, Dagang, I'm really happy to see you guys."

Looking back on the time I spent recuperating at your home, it was one of the most special periods of my life.

Although your family was poor, I was very grateful for your warm hospitality. Although Cuiluo came from an ordinary background, she was gentle and considerate and took good care of me. I really miss her.

But then... something happened to your family, and I was really heartbroken. I thought that Cuiluo and I would be separated by death forever, so I was disheartened and followed my grandfather back to the capital.

Unexpectedly, things took a dramatic turn...

Cuiluo is not only my savior, but also the most important person in my life. Although I cannot marry her openly, we truly love each other. Even life and death cannot separate us, let alone a marriage certificate...

He was probably a little tipsy, because he spoke quite loudly.

Although there weren't many people in the restaurant at the time, some scions of prominent families had come to have morning tea.

Many people cast gossipy glances his way.

Several noble ladies sat not far away.

Upon hearing his "sentimental" remarks, the ladies exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disdain.

To describe keeping a mistress in such a refined and elegant way is truly shameless.

"Young master, did that girl desecrate your ancestral graves?" Finally, a noblewoman couldn't help but ask.

Meng Dongpei was taken aback and looked at the girl who had spoken.

"Why do you say that, young lady?" he asked, looking puzzled.

Yao Guang said, "If that girl hadn't dug up your family's ancestral grave, why would you repay kindness with enmity?"

I heard you say before that girl was your savior. Not only do you not repay her, but you also want to make her your mistress?

Even if the girl comes from a humble background, if you truly love each other, you should go against all opinions and give her a legitimate status.

If you cannot give her a legitimate status, then you should let go, give her a generous sum of money, let her find a good family, and let her live a good life for the rest of her days. That is the right thing to do.

Meng Dongpei stared wide-eyed, as if Yao Guang were the tyrant of the mandarin ducks. He said incredulously, "How can the girl be so cold-blooded and heartless?"

Cuiluo and I are truly in love, yet you're telling me to leave her?

Besides, Cuiluo isn't that kind of vulgar woman. What does money mean to her? Is it more important than our love?

Besides, how do you know I didn't give her family money? I did. If you don't believe me, ask them; they are Cuiluo's family.

Zhuang Dali and Zhuang Dagang nodded as they stuffed food into their mouths, saying, "Yes, yes, Young Master Meng did give our family money."

Those who were just watching the spectacle nodded silently.

It seems they did repay the favor with money.

Yao Guang scoffed, "You only gave money to her family, but not to her? Are you sure this is gratitude, and not repaying kindness with enmity?"

Meng Dongpei looked surprised and said, "Why do you say that, young lady? I gave money to Cuiluo's family as a way of repaying her!"

Zhuang Dali and Zhuang Dagang also looked at Yao Guang at the same time, their faces full of displeasure. What kind of talk is this? What do you mean that giving them money is repaying Zhuang Cuiluo's kindness with enmity?

Zhuang Dali said, "Zhuang Cuiluo is my own sister. Everything she has belongs to me and the Zhuang family. Young Master Meng gave us the money, but he is showing his affection to Cuiluo. We are family, and there is no distinction between you and me."

"Yaoguang, I feel I should speak up for that girl named Cuiluo."

The youngest granddaughter of the Duke of Changle said with a shocked expression.

Yao Guang felt immense sympathy for the girl named Cui Luo. She looked at Zhuang Dali with disdain and said, "You said you are Cui Luo's older brother. You are family and should not be separated from each other."

But when this young master Meng just said he wanted to make Miss Cuiluo his concubine, you showed no reaction or anger. Do you really care about your sister?

Zhuang Dali scoffed, "Being able to become Young Master Meng's mistress is her good fortune, why should I be angry?"

Yao Guang couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. She slammed her hand on the table and stood up, pointing angrily at Zhuang Dali: "I have never seen such a shameless person as you!"

I think you just want to leech off your sister and take advantage of her!"

"Girl, how dare you speak like that? Women are naturally meant to be inferior to men. Zhuang Cuiluo is a good-for-nothing; it's her duty to contribute to the family!"

Not to mention Yao Guang, all the girls in the restaurant who were there to watch the drama unfold were furious.

Some young masters who respected their sisters also raised their fists.

With a loud bang, one of the young masters couldn't hold back and punched Zhuang Dali.

Zhuang Dali fell to the ground, covering his swollen cheek, and got up without daring to say a word.

Because the person who hit him was clearly of extraordinary status, and more importantly, he was followed by a group of guards with menacing expressions.

The young master who made the move sneered and said, "I also have sisters. My sisters are the daughters of my family, the treasures of my parents. I have cherished my sisters since they were young and would never let them suffer the slightest grievance."

But you, on the other hand, speak of sucking your sister's blood with such righteous indignation, completely disregarding your sister as a human being. Do you even deserve to be called a brother, or even a human being?

Zhuang Dali was disdainful in his heart, but dared not utter a word on the surface.

Meng Dongpei frowned. This person hit his man right in front of him, showing him absolutely no respect.

He stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "May I ask this young master's name? My name is Meng Dongpei, and I am..."

"Oh, you're the young master of the Meng family?" The young master looked at Meng Dongpei with a strange expression on his face.

He smiled meaningfully and said, "My name is Xiao Baoyu, and my father is Xiao Yanqing, the Minister of War."

The son of the Minister of War?

Meng Dongpei's face turned ugly; he couldn't afford to offend this person.

"So it's Young Master Xiao..." He looked embarrassed and ashamed.

In the capital, there are people he can't afford to offend everywhere, and His Majesty has yet to grant his grandfather an official position.

Yao Guang sneered: "Young Master Meng, you just said that you and Miss Cuiluo are truly in love, but Zhuang Dali looks down on Cuiluo so much, and instead of being angry, you seem quite justified in doing so."

You not only gave them money, but also treated them to a meal... I, the princess, have never seen such true love.

Meng Dongpei was stunned; this was actually a princess.

Meng Dongpei sighed, "Princess, you don't know this, but Cuiluo is simple and honest, and she doesn't feel wronged at all."

How do you know she's not wronged?

Yao Guang sneered.

After the morning court session, Ying Yufu left the palace and strolled around the streets with Zhuang Cuiluo and Chong'er.

Yesterday, Yao Guang waited for her at the Mu residence, complaining that she never thought of her when she went out, so she invited her to have morning tea together this morning.

Chong'er said, "Cuiluo, the capital is bustling and prosperous. You will have plenty of opportunities to stroll around the streets in the future."

"In a little while, the princess will be going to have morning tea with Princess Yaoguang and the others. The princess never mistreats her servants, and we will also have a separate table later."

Cuiluo nodded obediently, flattered, and said, "The princess is so kind."

As they talked, they went up to the third floor of the restaurant, where they found it to be quite lively.

"Yaoguang, Yueyue, I'm here. Something held me up for a bit," Ying Yufu said.

Everyone immediately turned to look at them.

"Fu'er!" Yao Guang walked quickly toward Ying Yufu.

"Green ivy!"

Meng Dongpei shouted excitedly.

The scene fell silent instantly.

"Cuiluo, it's so good to see you! I've missed you so much, and I have so much to tell you!" Meng Dongpei rushed towards Zhuang Cuiluo with tears in her eyes.