Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

Cheng Chumo stood there, his face flushed, and dared not utter a single word in rebuttal.

You know, Cheng Chumo has been able to walk around Chang'an like a tyrant for so many years. When has he ever been publicly humiliated by a woman like this?

But he dared not retaliate.

This woman has long held the top spot on the list of the most untouchable people in Chang'an.

There was a fool from the Cui family who flirted with this woman in public, and as a result, Cui Mingan broke his leg in front of everyone.

The most important thing is that the Zheng family has already made their statement.

As long as you don't resort to violence, any of you who can out-argue Zheng Qiuying will be spared any repercussions from the Zheng family.

But all the纨绔 (playboys) in Chang'an combined couldn't outdo Zheng Qiuying in her scolding.

"Miss Zheng is too kind. We...we were just passing by and came in to take a look..."

Cheng Chumo stammered for a long time, but couldn't come up with a decent reason.

"Just passing by?"

Zheng Qiuying took two steps toward Cheng Chumo.

"You think you can just trample on our offerings as you pass by? Young Master Cheng, you certainly made quite a commotion by passing by."

Fang Yi'ai, Yuchi Baolin, and the others felt their faces burning with embarrassment.

At this moment, the area outside the cloth shop was already crowded with onlookers.

When have they ever been so shameful?

"Tell me. Who sent you?"

Zheng Qiuying looked at Cheng Chumo and asked.

Cheng Chumo would rather die than betray Li Chengqian, so he steeled himself and said:

"Nobody told us to come. We just don't like your fabric shop."

"Yeah?"

Zheng Qiuying chuckled lightly, but the smile made Cheng Chumo feel uneasy.

"Since no one instructed you, it must be your own idea. That's good, it saves me a lot of trouble."

Zheng Qiuying turned to the old shopkeeper behind her and gave him instructions.

"Uncle Fu, go report this to the authorities. Tell them that the young masters of the Duke of Lu's mansion and the Duke of Liang's mansion broke into a private residence in broad daylight, vandalized shops, and kidnapped Zheng's eldest daughter, with malicious intent."

"I'll also prepare another invitation; I'll be personally visiting several dukes later to have a good chat with them about the remarkable achievements these young masters have made in Chang'an."

"boom!"

These words left Cheng Chumo and the others completely dumbfounded.

They weren't afraid of being reported to the authorities.

No government office in Chang'an dared to touch them.

But going home to complain would be a much bigger deal.

And this woman actually falsely accused them of kidnapping her?

If Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, and others find out, will they still have a good life?

Being hung from a tree and whipped is the least of your worries.

"No!"

Cheng Chumo immediately backed down.

"Miss Zheng, let's talk this out. Don't go to my house to complain all the time."

"Now you know fear?"

Zheng Qiuying looked coldly at Cheng Chumo.

"Why weren't you scared when you came in to smash up the shop?"

"us......"

Cheng Chumo looked to Changsun Chong and Fang Yi'ai for help.

As a result, Changsun Chong was looking for ants with his head down.

Fang Yi'ai, meanwhile, was looking up at the ceiling of Zheng's Cloth Shop.

Cheng Chumo was so angry that he almost went up and started a full-blown fight.

Damn it, you all chickened out at the crucial moment?

It was Changsun Chong who led the group to smash up the shop, so why are they targeting me?

Just as Cheng Chumo remained silent, Zheng Qiuying spoke again.

"It seems you gentlemen are not planning to speak. Very well, I prefer to reason with you."

She walked up to Cheng Chumo and whispered,

"Young Master Cheng, I've heard that General Cheng cherishes his reputation above all else and hates nothing more than abusing his power for personal gain."

What do you think he would think if he knew you were using the name of the Duke of Lu's mansion to cause trouble outside?

Cheng Chumo shuddered, looking at Zheng Qiuying with a sense of unease.

Zheng Qiuying then looked at Fang Yi'ai:

"Second Master Fang, your father is a model official who values ​​the law above all others."

Do you think he would tolerate his son causing trouble and corrupting the court's morals?

Finally, she looked at the culprit, Changsun Chong.

"Young Master Changsun, the Changsun family has just suffered a great calamity. You should be careful with your words and actions to restore the family's honor."

Now you've willingly fallen into depravity and joined their ranks.

Do you live up to the Empress's expectations of you? Do you live up to the honor bestowed upon you by His Majesty?

Cheng Chumo and his group were completely dumbfounded.

This woman is terrifying.

They arranged everything clearly in just a few words.

"I'll talk. I'll talk, okay?"

Cheng Chumo, quite disloyally, confessed directly, after all, it was better to sacrifice a friend than himself.

"His Highness the Crown Prince sent us. He told us to cause trouble at the properties owned by the major aristocratic families, and the bigger the commotion, the better."

All expenses were charged to the Crown Prince's account; he covered our costs.

To prove he wasn't lying, Cheng Chumo even took out the East Palace token from his pocket and handed it over.

Zheng Qiuying did not take it, but only glanced at the token.

When she heard that it was Crown Prince Li Chengqian who gave the order, a hint of surprise flashed in her usually calm eyes.

But that initial surprise quickly turned into understanding.

A few days ago, how did the powerful clans led by Wang Gui join forces to impeach the Crown Prince and try to put him to death?

It seems that this Crown Prince is not someone to be trifled with.

This is revenge.

Moreover, the method of revenge was quite ingenious.

Even if these unruly young masters cause trouble and it escalates, Li Shimin will only think it's just the younger generation being silly and won't really investigate it further.

But for aristocratic families, this harassment was truly disgusting.

"Alright, you can leave now."

Zheng Qiuying waved her hand.

"what?"

Cheng Chumo and the others were stunned again, looking at Zheng Qiuying in disbelief.

"What? You want me to treat you to dinner?"

Zheng Qiuying glanced at them.

"No, no, no. We're leaving now. We're leaving now."

Cheng Chumo and the others hurriedly fled.

This woman is terrifying.

I must never have anything to do with her again.

Just as they stepped out the door, Zheng Qiuying's voice rang out again.

"Go back and tell the prince behind you that I have witnessed his methods."

However, starting today, please do not come to Zheng's shop anymore.

Otherwise, I might not be so lenient next time.

Cheng Chumo and the others ran away without looking back.

Looking at the mess in the shop, the old shopkeeper said with heartache:

"Miss, are we just going to let them go like this? This...this loss..."

"It's alright."

A hint of joy flashed in Zheng Qiuying's eyes.

Then she turned to her personal maid and instructed her:

"Xiao Huan, prepare pen and ink."

Xiao Huan was taken aback for a moment, then quickly replied, "Yes, Miss."

"Write an invitation and send it to the Crown Prince's Palace."

As Xiao Huan ground the ink, she asked:

"Miss, what does the invitation say?"

Zheng Qiuying said with a smile:

"I'll tell you that in three days at Zuixianlou, I, Zheng Qiuying, would like to invite Your Highness to a meal."