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Zhou Yuyun persuaded Zhou Lan, but instead of going straight to the gate, he went to Zhou's father's study.

As expected, Father Zhou was waiting for him in the study. Seeing Zhou Yuyun push the door in, his expression was both clear and disappointed: "I knew she couldn't stop you."

Zhou Yuyun knelt on the ground: "I don't believe that he will treat me like this, so I must ask to understand."

"Let's not mention that he may not have any difficulties at all. What if he really has difficulties? What will you do?"

Zhou Yuyun's voice was choked with sobs, but he didn't hesitate: "I have made an oath with him, and if he doesn't give up, I will never bear it."

Father Zhou looked at his son with the highest expectations in disappointment: "You clearly know that this is the warning His Majesty gave you, but you still insist on going your own way. Have you thought about the consequences?"

Not only to yourself, but also to your two cousins ​​who plan to take the imperial examination next year, to all those in the Zhou family who want to further their careers, and to the future of the entire Zhou family!

Zhou's father did not say the following words, but he knew that his son understood.

Zhou Yuyun finally couldn't control himself, he put his head on the floor and cried bitterly.

Zhou's father already understood Zhou Yuyun's answer: he knew the answer to all this, and because he knew it, he was so painful and guilty.But even so, he was going.

Father Zhou knew that he should stop, but he still asked again without giving up, without grace, like a real father who is paranoid for his unworthy son: "Is he that important? Are you really worried about that? Have you forgotten your future, parents, and family because of your personal relationship?"

Zhou Yuyun's heart was pierced when he heard his father's disappointed questioning.

Father Zhou saw that Zhou Yuyun was still kneeling on the ground without looking up, and he instantly aged a lot: "I regret it, it's my fault, I didn't teach you well."

Zhou's father's voice trembled: "I raised such a son, I am sorry for the Zhou family, I am sorry for the ancestors."

Father Zhou's weakness only lasted for a short period of time. Soon, he restrained all his emotions, and his voice was as cold as a stone, as if the man kneeling was not his only son, but a stranger. : "You should understand that no matter what the result is when you leave the house this time, you will no longer receive the full support of the Zhou family. Although I will not expel you from the sect in an open and honest manner, the Zhou family will not give you any more career opportunities." H."

Zhou Yuyun had expected this a long time ago. Although he didn't have much interest in being an official, he still felt grief.Because, becoming an official for the family has always been the clearest goal in his life.Every winter and summer of hard study, every day and night of struggle, I never dare to forget.

Zhou's father sat on the chair, his eyes were clear and cold: "Although you don't care about the life and death of the family at all, it's just that the Zhou family can't give birth to you in vain. Since you are willing to abandon the clan for him, what kind of father-son relationship and fellowship do you want? , is meaningless to you. Why don't we make a bet."

"Go to him and ask him for the last time. If he still wants to be with you, I will protect you two from leaving, but you will no longer be able to treat yourself as the Zhou family, and you will not be allowed to worship in the Zhou family's ancestral hall. Life and death are related to you." The Zhou family has nothing to do with it. But if he doesn’t care about you, you can come back, marry a wife and have a son, and give birth to a son for the Zhou family. From then on, as long as you don’t enter the imperial court, you can be free. This is the last point I, as a father, give you kindness."

Zhou Yuyun knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Father Zhou three times, and almost broke down in tears: "The child is unfilial."

"You go."

Zhou Yuyun stood up, wiped her tears with her sleeves, and left resolutely.

Father Zhou's voice came from behind him, old and sad: "You are so desperate for him, if he chooses to betray you today, will you regret it?"

"Whether it is ruined or ruined, the child will never regret it."

……

In the middle of the night, after the curfew had passed, Zhou Yuyun rode a horse on a rampage all the way.Fortunately, along the way, there were no officers and soldiers on patrol.

Zhou Yuyun parked his horse in front of the Seventh Prince's Mansion and knocked on the door of the Seventh Prince's Mansion. The gatekeeper opened the door and immediately smiled apologetically, "Master Zhou, my master hasn't come back yet."

"Then I'll wait for him here until he comes back."

The porter's face immediately froze, and he turned around and walked into the door.

After a while, the door opened again, and Qin Youyuan came out from inside: "Brother Yun."

Zhou Yuyun didn't ask why he refused to come out at first even though he was in the mansion.Now, he will not feel strange how Qin Youyuan treats him.He came here just to ask for an understanding.

Zhou Yuyun cut to the chase: "Do you know about the secret decree?"

Qin Youyuan admitted with a wry smile: "I know."

"The secret decree was written by you yourself?"

"Correct."

"why?"

"Brother Yun, don't you know why? I can't lose my father's favor. Even though, he doesn't give us much favor." Qin Youyuan laughed at himself.

Zhou Yuyun felt a severe pain in her heart, but she continued to ask like self-torture: "Didn't we agree at the beginning that we would grow together forever? As long as you still admit what you said before, I am willing to fight for you. My father has been an official for decades. The emperor will not condemn my family because of this. At worst, I will not be an official, let's leave! Live in seclusion in the countryside and live like an ordinary couple."

Qin Youyuan's expression was very surprised, as if he didn't understand why he said such words: "Brother Yun, are you kidding me? Why are you resisting the order? Isn't it natural to marry a wife and have children?"

Then suddenly realized, he looked at Zhou Yuyun in horror: "Could it be that brother Yun really intends to live with me only for the rest of his life? How is this possible? Wouldn't it be unfilial to not have children?"

Zhou Yuyun stared blankly at the person in front of him, feeling extremely strange: "That's not what you said back then."

Qin Youyuan looked amused and somewhat apologetic: "Brother Yun, how can you take what you say when you are in love?"

He touches Zhou Yuyun's hand suggestively: "What's more, even if you marry a wife, what will hinder your relationship with us? It's just that we can't be upright for the time being. If Brother Yun misses me, we can also meet , as long as you don’t get caught.”

Zhou Yuyun's lips trembled, he wanted to say: Xiao Yuan, don't do this to me.

Xiaoyuan, do you know?For you, I disobeyed my father, turned my back on the family, and was completely banished by the family.

He even wanted to beg Qin Youyuan hard, as long as Qin Youyuan would stop saying such hurtful words, but in the end, he just stood there, like a statue, without saying anything.

Zhou Yuyun felt as if she had fallen into a bizarre nightmare: Is this person really the one I once fell in love with?

Seeing that he didn't respond, Qin Youyuan took a step forward and asked in confusion, "Brother Yun?"

Zhou Yuyun came to his senses, and he swung Qin Youyuan's hand: "I'm confused. Talking about love, you should just listen to it, how can you take it seriously? It's just that I'm going to marry a wife, so naturally I have to be with you." Those who were playing around in the past were completely broken, so I came to His Highness to explain it clearly. If His Highness is not willing to be lonely, you should find someone else!"

After speaking, he got on his horse and galloped away.

Qin Youyuan stood where he was, watching him drift away.Lin Lun walked over cautiously: "Your Highness, why do you want to smear yourself like this? If you speak well, Mr. Zhou will definitely understand His Highness."

Qin Youyuan smiled wryly and shook his head: "No matter what you say, it's the same. No matter how much you whitewash it, it's actually because I was afraid and gave up on him."

"It's better to lose him temporarily than to lose him forever." Qin Youyuan murmured looking at Zhou Yuyun's back.