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The Ungrateful Scholar 9

"Furthermore, before coming here, your mother and I investigated. That Huarui is indeed connected to the Spring Breeze Pavilion. During this time, there have been people using your name to support and nourish him."

the Duke of Dingguo, with a pained expression, continued, "Qiao, the Minister of the Pen, never goes to the Spring Breeze Pavilion. Moreover, your mother mentioned that given Qiao's character, she wouldn't resort to such base tactics."

"Then who could it be? Father, the events of today were witnessed by so many people. I'm ruined. What am I to do now? Can I still marry the Third Princess?"

"Changjia, abandon the thought of marrying the Third Princess."

Wait, the Third Princess...

The thought of her crossed the Duke of Dingguo's mind, and he suddenly realized with a hint of surprise. He asked intently, "Among those who came to Ji Yun Temple today to pay respects, were there candidates for the Third Princess's hand?"