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It was quite a laborious task here, yet with little risk involved. If the Yongxin Marquis wanted this job, he should act quickly. If he managed to secure it, he must not forget about the Chi Family's eldest son.
Miss Sang had been getting closer to Chi Chen'an these days. However, Sang Qingxiao replied that he was getting even closer to Li Cu. Upon hearing this response, Qi Xiaomian chimed in, saying that if he took on this task, he would invite Chi Chen'an.
As they walked along the road, they encountered several groups of night patrols. Qi Xiaomian was easily recognizable, while Sang Qingxiao endured wave after wave of curious glances.
"What are we discussing?" Sang Qingxiao muttered under his breath.
"Ignore them; I'll have Qilang keep an eye on the rumors," Qi Xiaomian said thoughtfully.
After a moment, he asked, "Will this involve Zhao Manor? Will it drag in Minister Ming, I want to eat that!?"
Minister Ming, I want to eat that! was not part of Zhao Manor's inner circle. They feared that his mother might be muddled and hinder Minister Ming, I want to eat that! But didn't you say that Minister Ming, I want to eat that! is the Court's most cunning Old Fox? The Court has dealt with so much; a little turbulence is nothing. I believe he can handle it.
Qi Xiaomian then kindly asked, "How did Miss Sang handle what she was dealing with earlier? Do you need my help wrapping things up?"
What does it matter if something unexpected happens? What if someone gets killed? They wouldn't suspect me anyway. By the time Zhao Family's guilt is confirmed, who would dare pursue the mystery of Zhao Guotai's death?
Qi Xiaomian's lips twitched slightly. "So, it was actually Zhao Guotai who died?"
What audacity! This girl actually killed a member of the Zhao Family!
If she doesn't act at all, when she does, she goes all out.
What’s so surprising about it? Sang Qingxiao shot him a glance. "Qi Xiaomian, let me give you a hint: although Zhao Manor isn’t large, it has undergone renovations multiple times recently. They even demolished and rebuilt several houses because they liked the southern architectural style and brought in many craftsmen from the south. Yet after the houses were completed, those craftsmen vanished without a trace."
At dawn, just before court convened, the Zhao Family finally discovered Zhao Guotai's death.
With a brazier nearby, the body was still warm. The wails of the Zhao Family startled their neighbors. By morning light, mourning flags were raised at Zhao Manor.
They could not attend court now; the Zhao Family Eldest donned mourning attire and headed to the palace to report the death.
On his way there, he unexpectedly ran into Qi Xiaomian and his entourage.
He intercepted the Zhao Family Eldest and remarked on his mourning clothes.
The Zhao Family Eldest's eyes turned red as he replied to the Marquis, "My father has unfortunately passed away."
"Oh? So sudden!" Qi Xiaomian exclaimed. "Just yesterday I spoke with Old Master Zhao for a few moments; he seemed vigorous and healthy—much more so than you as his son! How could he have left us so abruptly?"
The Zhao Family also felt that Zhao Guotai's death was suspicious. On such a hot day, even if something needed to be burned, there was no need for such a large fire. When they closely examined the pile of ashes next to the fire pit and noticed several torn pieces of paper, the Zhao Family was taken aback.
The Eldest of the Zhao Family opened the Ton Room left behind by their grandfather and found that several large boxes of books had vanished without a trace. A sense of impending doom washed over him as he glanced at his father's lifeless body, leading him to make a decision.
It was best not to make a big fuss; they would treat it as an unfortunate accident. Although it felt wrong to his father, the living were more important than the dead. His father's death had come at an opportune moment. After mourning, the Zhao Family decided to return to their hometown to observe the period of mourning and take care of matters in Shanxia Village, ensuring that there would be no more oversights regarding villagers traveling to the capital.
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