Chapter 1331: Trivial Matters

"Why wouldn't I let you? You're out there flirting with men, and you won't even let people talk about it?"

Immediately following this, Franz began to recount the unfair treatment he had suffered over these past few years, snot and tears streaming down his face.

When he reached the emotional parts, he even twitched a few times.

At this moment, Count Austin quietly said to Liu Zheng: "Liu Sheng, why don't you two leave first? He is Grand Duke Theresa's husband, but he is just a piece of trash, garbage, and scum!"

Liu Zheng understood; this guy was just a Longyan playboy who had married a wife more capable than himself, which led to this problem.

Liu Zheng looked at his appearance and thought to himself that this was truly an actor of award-winning caliber.

Liu Zheng also felt that Count Austin's suggestion was good; these were Theresa's private matters, and the longer he stayed here, the easier it would indeed be for people to misunderstand.

Moreover, it wouldn't be good for his current identity as an artist.

"Leaving now is indeed a good idea."

Austin was delighted and immediately prepared to pull Liu Zheng and Yue Chan away to slip out through the back door.

But Liu Zheng's eyes turned cold, and his figure remained motionless; to leave just like this, leaving Theresa alone to face the interrogation, was not how a man should act.

More importantly, by what right did this guy slander his innocence!

But this action did not look that way in Franz's eyes; seeing that Liu Zheng was about to run, he immediately shouted.

"Look everyone, this Longyan is trying to run; he must have a guilty conscience."

Franz sneered: "Your lover is about to abandon you and run away; are you still going to say you weren't flirting with him?"

Theresa's face turned livid as she looked around; these nobles who usually flattered her were all watching like it was a show, and not one was willing to stand up and speak for her.

That Liu Sheng wanted to leave did not surprise Theresa at all; in fact, she had the same thought.

After all, she had no relationship with Liu Sheng, and when it came down to it, she was the one who had wronged him.

She had let him be misunderstood as well.

"Who said I was leaving?"

Hearing these words, Theresa's expression changed; she turned her head to look, and Liu Zheng was already standing in front of her, facing Franz together with her.

"Oh my, not leaving? Does that mean you admit Theresa was flirting with you, and you intend to squeeze me out and have Theresa go with you?"

Franz said with a shameless look on his face.

The European nobles all felt it was a bit ridiculous; this Franz really had no shame left.

What benefit was there for him in describing his own wife so wretchedly?

Facing Franz's interrogation, Liu Zheng looked indifferent: "No, I think you have misunderstood..."

"Misunderstood what? Let me tell you, unless Theresa gives up her current power and status, don't even dream of divorcing me!"

Franz thought that this guy was also taking the opportunity to ask for money, which was why he stood out; after all, Theresa was rich, and as long as he defended Theresa now,

Theresa would surely remember his kindness, and there would be future wealth and glory...

He continued.

"However, if you want to have Theresa, it's not impossible. Let her give me the money, and I can pretend I don't know about the two of you."

Once these words were spoken, the European nobles who had been watching the show twitched their mouths.

They hadn't expected Franz to be able to say such a bastardly thing; wasn't this just saying that being cuckolded was fine?

But I want the money.

Although it was a political marriage and many noble couples played their own games, none dared to be this direct.

Franz indicated that he didn't care; anyway, Theresa wouldn't let him touch her.

So, using her to get a sum of money or something, he felt no pressure in his heart.

So what if I'm cuckolded? It's as if you all don't have a Grassland on your heads; it's just that you know but won't say it. I am just such a pure person.

Theresa's face was extremely ugly; she was still the Grand Duke of Austria, and she hadn't expected this Franz to disgust her so regardless of image.

She couldn't even directly refute him, as what had happened just now was a fact.

She couldn't stop others from twisting the facts.

Most crucially, this group of old-school nobles had long had opinions about her, but they had no leverage over her.

They had no Method.

But now...

"Franz, please mind your words and actions; there is also a law against slander in Austria." Theresa felt the urge to kill, but she could not kill Franz.

Franz understood this point very well and became even more unscrupulous.

"Slander? What did I slander? You were hugging this Longyan; everyone saw it."

"And under your leadership, we are currently at war with Longyan. You are still so close to him; is there some dirty deal?"

"I think it is absolutely so!"

Once this was said, the crowd was in an uproar.

"No wonder Theresa is so attentive to this artist from Longyan; she even invited him to dance the first dance."

"Could it be that there really is some unspeakable deal with Longyan?"

Once this big hat was placed on her, those with ulterior motives would use it to have a direct impact on Theresa's rule.

"You!" Theresa wanted to refute, but she had no way to refute.

Her beautiful brows furrowed, and facing these murmurs, she didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"And you still promote monogamy? You're finding a lover yourself!" Franz poured oil on the fire.

It immediately triggered an even greater reaction from this group of European nobles.

"That's right, what monogamy? Who are you putting on a show for?"

The condemnations were incessant; Theresa looked around, and her eyes were filled with enemies.

Her eyes were full of despair; she smiled faintly, not expecting that a few words of provocation from Franz would turn these European nobles who usually submitted to her.

Raising the Flag against her.

At the same time, she felt a bitterness in her heart; if her own husband were a man like Liu Sheng, would her career be better?

But why did it have to be that bastard Franz!

Franz smiled triumphantly; hearing the discussions all around, the situation was now in his favor.

Liu Zheng's expression froze, his eyes icy; this Franz was playing with fire.

Although he wanted to enter Europe, it was absolutely not through such a method.

Slap!

Before Franz could react, his wretched cheek instantly turned red and swollen; he stared blankly at the person who had hit him.

A Longyan!

"You dare hit me! How dare you hit me! A mere Longyan!"

Slap!

Liu Zheng backhanded him with another slap.

Everyone was stunned; what was going on? This Longyan merchant dared to hit their Grand Duke's husband in Austria, even if he did deserve to be hit.

With cold eyes and a voice full of killing intent, he said: "If you dare to ruin someone's reputation here again, I will kill you!"

Liu Zheng's words were filled with murderous intent; having spent six years in Longyan, he had long since honed a murderous aura.

Sensing the killing intent, Franz instantly realized this Longyan was not someone to be trifled with, and he shut his mouth, not daring to say another word.

Liu Zheng looked around, his gaze falling upon Teresa, whose eyes were red and brimming with tears, and he said emotionlessly.

"First, I have a wife; to be unfaithful to one's wife is a disgrace in our Longyan."

"Second, I hit it off with Grand Duke Theresa at first sight, and I hope everyone will not overthink it."

"Third, I came to Austria only to travel with my wife; if anyone continues to talk nonsense and tarnish my Longyan, I believe the Longyan army will come to take its citizens back when necessary!"

Three sentences, spoken with resounding force; the group of Nobles were shocked, afraid, or lost in thought, but they all watched as Liu Zheng took Xie Chan and boarded the Horse Carriage to leave.