Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2132: Chapter 2129: This Is a Major Misunderstanding

“Otherwise, wouldn’t the imperial court be in chaos?” Chu Heng retorted sarcastically.

Imperial Censor Zhang felt a tightness in his chest, a choking frustration weighing heavily on his heart.

He forcibly endured Chu Heng’s sharp words, determined to use this opportunity to bring him down. Pretending not to understand his sarcasm, he said, “Lord Chu, your words are wrong. After all, we don’t know exactly what the content is. Since it was written by Madam Chu, it can naturally be freely altered. Unless Lord Chu is willing to let me lead a search, of course, such a method is too unfeeling. Therefore, I boldly request that Lord Chu explains the book within two days.”

Imperial Censor Zhang had already arranged for people to write on controversial topics and throw them out.

He laid the groundwork in advance, anticipating Chu Heng’s possible responses, aiming to mock him and tarnish his reputation. Without a reputation, Chu Heng’s future actions would become difficult. Slowly, this would make the Emperor lose interest in him, rendering him insignificant.

“Since you two cannot agree, Minister Chu, have the Storyteller conclude the story quickly.” Emperor Xuanming looked deeply at Chu Heng.

Then, he feigned impatience at the noise and said this.

Chu Heng naturally bowed and accepted the command: “Yes, I obey the imperial decree.”

After the morning court.

Chu Heng was not at all worried about being targeted by Imperial Censor Zhang and others.

However, most officials were not too keen to be close to him at that moment. After all, it was apparent that more than half of the court officials were dissatisfied with Chu Heng, who this time mocked the Clan Youngsters.

Among officials in the court, seventy percent came from noble families.

Those from noble families greeted Chu Heng but with words filled with mockery and disdain, watching him with a theatrical delight.

Chu Heng ignored them all.

Huo Zhengming spoke to Elder Zhong and then pursued Chu Heng.

“Zi Qiu.” Huo Zhengming called his courtesy name.

Chu Heng nodded respectfully to him: “Teacher.”

“Since you call me teacher, can you tell me why you let the residence’s shop publish this controversial book?” Huo Zhengming asked earnestly.

Chu Heng smirked: “Teacher, what do you think of this book?”

“If it’s among the ranks of popular books, it would be considered superior,” Huo Zhengming said sincerely, without any false praise.

“In that case, naturally, it can’t remain unnoticed,” Chu Heng said matter-of-factly.

Thinking about Chu Heng’s past actions, Huo Zhengming’s mind was flooded with a bold idea: “Zi Qiu, are you…doing this for your wife’s hobby?”

“That’s one reason. The other is genuine admiration. Although my spouse is a woman, who says women can’t be talented?” Chu Heng’s tone was proud and righteous, his face even carried a smile, making others truly believe his sincerity.

Huo Zhengming didn’t know whether to be angry or worried, “Zi Qiu, it’s fine to respect your wife, but this matter is not small. If you…”

He was concerned above all and avoided speaking ill of Ye Muyu, fearing Chu Heng would get upset.

“If anything happens to you, can your wife still enjoy her current lifestyle? Besides, you have children and clan members. Don’t you care about them at all? Even if you don’t, you should at least care for your own safety!”

Huo Zhengming almost outright said Chu Heng was risking everything for his wife’s sake, potentially becoming disloyal and unfilial.