Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 535: Godmother, save me!

Chapter 535: Chapter 535: Godmother, save me!

Two chariots stopped behind the chariot of Zhao Xin, the Capital Governor.

A middle-aged woman slowly stepped down from the chariot, wearing luxurious clothes and a heavy golden hairpin, supported by her maidservants.

Two servants on either side of the woman held lanterns, illuminating her beautiful face.

Even though the woman was in her thirties, she appeared very young, with a graceful figure that swayed with her steps.

From another chariot behind hers, two middle-aged people stepped down.

XU Chun, originally kneeling on the ground, heard a familiar voice.

"Lady Guoyue, you must save my son today!" said the middle-aged man fawningly behind the woman.

XU Chun was overjoyed; it was Lady Guoyue and his parents. He shouted, "Dad, save me! Lady Guoyue, help!"

He originally planned to beg for mercy from Li Sui to gain sympathy, at least to endure fewer physical ordeals, and wait for his family to save him.

Unexpectedly, his father had managed to invite Lady Guoyue!

Lady Guoyue swayed her waist all the way, her voice charming yet haughty, "Let me see who dares to bully my dear Chun’er!"

Zhao Xin frowned as he saw Lady Guoyue, dressed in lavish attire and looking flamboyant. How did this troublesome woman show up!

The townsfolk looked at the beautiful lady holding a handwarmer; she was indeed the legendary Lady Guoyue, truly stunning.

But what was the relationship between Xu Chun and her?

The crowd automatically made way, and Lady Guoyue looked at Prefect Zhao with a bright smile, "Oh, isn’t this Lord Zhao? Are you handling cases on the street?"

Zhao Xin sighed and nodded, "Lady Guoyue, what brings you here?"

Lady Guoyue’s eyes suddenly fell on Xu Chun’s injured cheek, her eyebrows raised in anger, "Chun’er, who beat you to this extent?"

Xu Chun’s parents also looked at their son in distress. Mrs. Xu wiped her tears, "Is there no justice? Who hurt my son like this?"

Mr. Xu’s expression was also displeased!

Xu Chun stood beside Lady Guoyue with a grievance, covering his face, his eyes occasionally glancing at Li Sui, "Godmother, this has nothing to do with Vice Admiral Li Sui, Lord Li. It’s all just a misunderstanding. Once cleared up, it’ll be fine, and there’s no need to harm the harmony of the neighborhood."

Now with a protector here, he naturally stood straighter. Even though Li Sui held a high office, he had to show some respect to Lady Guoyue.

After all, Lady Guoyue was personally appointed as a second-rank imperial decree lady by the late Emperor Xuanwu.

Lady Guoyue’s phoenix eyes turned to Li Sui; she had already heard today that the court had suddenly gained a second-rank official, originally just a nondescript martial arts student, who had miraculously risen overnight!

Yet, the Li Family dared to bully her godson. How could she not interfere!

Lady Guoyue sneered at Li Sui, "Lord Li, a new official with quite a temper, even dared to hit my godson!"

Li Sui looked at Xu Chun, who was twisting the truth, then turned to Lady Guoyue, "Madam, it was Xu Chun who first hit my parents. No matter whose godmother you are, I only recognize ’justice.’ I request Lord Zhao to investigate this matter thoroughly and grant my family justice."

Lady Guoyue scrutinized Li Sui. He had just become an official today and had no official authority, but his words had offended her.

"Chun’er, is it true?" She asked Xu Chun, and Xu Chun kept silent, looking down. Lady Guoyue knew that Li Sui’s words were true.

Lord Zhao was in a dilemma; on his left was the newly appointed Vice Admiral, and on his right was the second-rank decree lady.

He couldn’t afford to offend either of them!

Chief Li held a jade porcelain cup nervously. How could he forget that Xu Chun had a troublesome godmother!

Lord Zhao took the jade porcelain cup from Chief Li and asked Xu Chun, "Xu Chun, explain this jade porcelain cup. Why do you have something from the palace, and why did you frame Lord Li’s parents?"

Xu Chun had already admitted that the jade porcelain cup from the Li family’s jade shop was placed there by him. With so many witnesses, he couldn’t deny it now.

"That jade porcelain cup is indeed something from the palace, but it was given to me by my godmother."

Lady Guoyue glanced at the jade porcelain cup indifferently, saying, "It belongs to me. Back then, the late emperor bestowed many palace items upon me; this is just one of them."

Her manner was arrogant, as if saying: you people have never seen such things; my home is full of palace items!

Lord Zhao’s expression was solemn, "The truth is now clear: Xu Chun secretly placed palace items in the Li family’s jade shop and framed them."

Before Xu Chun could retort, Lord Zhao continued, "Lady Guoyue, this official is not disrespecting the decree lady, but according to Dayu’s law, deliberately framing others by falsely reporting crimes constitutes false accusation. The accuser will be caned sixty times by the government official and then exiled to the border for five years. This official must take Xu Chun away; please understand."

Li Sui’s eyes narrowed slightly; Xu Chun was getting off easy. Being exiled for five years—if their family had enough wealth to pull strings, Xu Chun wouldn’t suffer much at the border, and he might come back in five years to stir trouble and seek revenge!

The townsfolk also felt that five years of exile was too short. What if Xu Chun returned to retaliate against them?

Xu Chun was greatly shocked to hear Lord Zhao say that he would be caned sixty times and exiled for five years. He grabbed Lady Guoyue’s sleeve, begging, "Godmother, save me!"

Mr. Xu looked at Lady Guoyue with pleading eyes, and Mrs. Xu almost fainted from hearing the outcome. If not for the maid supporting her, she would have collapsed to the ground.

Xu Chun was the only child of the family, spoiled from birth; he had never wanted for anything or endured any hardship. How could he withstand sixty canings?

Now, in winter, how would her son survive the harsh conditions at the border!

Mrs. Xu angrily said, "What did my son do wrong? Wasn’t it just a prank on the Li Family? Is it really necessary? None of you are allowed to take my son!"

After speaking, Mrs. Xu hugged Xu Chun with heartbreak.

Prefect Zhao shook his head; truly an indulgent mother spoiling her son! He looked at Chief Li, sternly saying, "Take Xu Chun and lock him up in the prison!"

Lady Guoyue sneered, blocking Xu Chun and scolded loudly, "Let’s see who dares!"

Lady Guoyue handed her handwarmer to the maid behind her, took out a golden plaque engraved with a dragon pattern from her chest with arrogant momentum, raising her voice, "Look carefully, this is the Death Exemption Token personally awarded to me by Emperor Xuanwu. Let’s see who dares to touch my godson!"

Her gaze swept over everyone with disdain, "I want to see who dares to take Xu Chun away!"

Xu Chun was overjoyed; his godmother really did have a Death Exemption Token. He had thought she was bragging, but it turned out to be true!

With the late emperor’s Death Exemption Token, let’s see who else could punish him now!