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General Xia's personnel had just been arranged. Madam had also been taken to another location. Sun Fugui from the Sun Mansion cautiously knelt before General Xia, the Minister of Revenue, and the Right Chancellor, saying, "Commoner greets you, my lords..."
Just as Sun Fugui was about to say something, Minister Li interrupted him: "Sun Fugui, what are you doing here? Hurry and leave."
"My Lord Li, it was Yu Han who asked Master Sun to stay here. Because Yu Han learned some things and had no one else to turn to, he entrusted Master Sun to help investigate this matter. It would be better to let Master Sun stay; he must have something to say to you all."
Xia Yuhan saw that Sun Fugui was afraid of the Minister of Revenue and quickly stepped in to speak for him.
"I have no objections. However, with the Right Chancellor present, Second Sister should know better than to let a servant intentionally offend the Right Chancellor. This is simply disrespectful to the lords."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tingyu quickly spoke up: "Lord Li, that's too serious. I, Jiang Tingyu, am not someone who enjoys putting on airs. Today I did not intend to intervene in this matter. But since I have learned some things I shouldn't know, I only wish to pursue the truth. Therefore, the main character is not Jiang Tingyu but Yuhan."
The Minister of Revenue could not fail to notice that Jiang Tingyu was clearly favoring Xia Yuhan. He was filled with anger but could not express it: "Right Chancellor, this Xia Yuhan is merely a woman. How can someone with a tarnished reputation and low status ride over the heads of the lords?"
"Enough, Lord Li. I do not wish to waste more words. Yuhan, please continue."
"Yes, my lord."
Xia Yuhan realized that the Minister of Revenue was cunning and difficult to deal with, so she did not want to continue confronting him.
She shifted her gaze sharply towards Jia Gu, who was being held by an Assassin from the Sun Mansion: "Jia Gu, do you want to live or do you want your life to be worse than death? If you want to live, then obediently tell me everything you know. If you prefer a fate worse than death or wish to die, then say nothing."
Jia Gu was still young and only a few years older than Xia Yuhan. Seeing all the ministers present today and hearing the conversation between Madam and Xia Yuhan had already frightened him greatly.
When Xia Yuhan called his name, he immediately became distraught and stammered: "General Xia, spare me! Spare me! Commoner did not intend to act against Madam like that. Everything was forced upon me by Madam..."
Before Jia Gu could finish his words, the Minister of Revenue angrily stepped forward and kicked him several times: "You insolent fool! Spouting nonsense and slandering a minister's wife is simply a crime deserving of death."
Jia Gu was completely unaware of such a danger. He hurriedly knelt and crawled, desperately protecting General Xia's pant legs: "General, please spare Commoner's life. Commoner has nothing to say. Nothing at all."
General Xia had a grim expression: "If you don't, the next moment you will be dead."
The aura emanating from General Xia was clearly much stronger than that of the Minister of Revenue. When he shouted like that, Jia Gu forgot all about the danger and only knew to tell him everything he knew: "General Xia, spare my life. Over the years, Madam has opened many shops in the capital under the name of Commoner. They sell all sorts of things. Just in the large restaurants in the capital, half have been contracted by Madam. These restaurants are nominally owned by Commoner, but the actual operators are Madam. Commoner is just a hardworking errand runner for Madam. As for... as for what happened between Madam and me, it was entirely forced by Madam..."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhan sighed deeply: "What is a scoundrel? This is an absolute scoundrel, right? Jia Gu, how despicable you are. Hahaha..."
"Second Sister... Commoner..."
At that moment, Xia Yuhan clearly saw the blazing anger in the eyes of the Minister of Revenue. She knew she had offended another person today.
But what could be done? Sooner or later, one must offend people; there was no distinction between occasions.
Xia Yuhan understood that at this moment, Jia Gu was already a dead man in her eyes. He might not survive until morning because, without a doubt, the Minister of Revenue would send someone to take care of him quietly during the night.
However, she, Xia Yuhan, was determined to go against the will of the Minister of Revenue.
Thinking this way, Xia Yuhan leisurely spoke: "Since you have committed such an unforgivable mistake, you should be facing death. But after all, you are still a life. You can be spared from death but not from punishment. Tonight, you will follow Yu Han back to Xia Manor. For now, you will serve Xia Manor for a while."
Upon hearing this, Jia Gu felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted: "Commoner is grateful to Sister Xie for not killing me."
He repeatedly bowed his head in apology. If it had been anyone else tonight, he would have been doomed no matter what. It wouldn't matter if he died; however, his mother would suffer greatly because of it.
Before they arrived here tonight, Sun Fugui had thoroughly analyzed the stakes with him. If he didn't wake up to reality now, he would truly be a foolish donkey.
"I do not agree with this. It is clear that he is speaking nonsense. How can one casually deal with someone who shamelessly slanders the lady of Xia Manor? What you are doing is clearly covering for him."
“Lord Li. Is Jia Gu lying? Am I Xia Yuhan covering for him? As long as you are willing to wait for the arrival of the Capital City Renowned Physician.”
“You.”
……
From earlier until now, General Xia and Jiang Tingyu sat silently beside each other, as if this matter had little to do with them.
Jiang Tingyu usually did not concern himself with such trivial matters. But how could you, General Xia, be so indifferent to such a huge scandal occurring within your own residence?
Jiang Tingyu slightly raised his head to look at General Xia. He quietly asked, “Aren't you worried, General?”
“Right Chancellor. Since you know, why ask the obvious? This general believes in Yu Han.” General Xia replied in a voice only the two of them could hear.
Jiang Tingyu furrowed his attractive brows: “You value Yu Han so much. Could it be that Yu Han’s background is really not as simple as it seems?”
General Xia responded helplessly: “Right Chancellor, you truly are the foremost person in the Azure Dragon Kingdom. No one in the entire Azure Dragon Kingdom can match your wisdom. Yes, everything has been guessed correctly by you. This old minister does not dare to deceive. Whether this is a blessing or a curse, we can only do our best and follow orders.”
“Jiang Tingyu suddenly wants to know what exactly Yu Han’s background is.”
“Please forgive me, Right Chancellor. Regarding this matter, it is inconvenient for this old minister to disclose.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tingyu no longer pressed the issue: “Very well. Since there are difficulties in speaking, I will not inquire further.” Although he said this, he firmly noted down what Xia Yuhan’s background might be.
……
Just as both sides were at a standstill, a guard came to report from the secret chamber: “Reporting to the General, following the guidance of the Right Chancellor, we successfully discovered the hiding place of the Silver Taels. The accumulated Silver Taels there are enough to provide for the soldiers stationed at Four Corners City for several years.”
General Xia listened and glanced at Minister of Revenue with displeasure. "In my opinion, it is absolutely impossible for Madam to possess so many Silver Taels relying solely on Chenyu. Go investigate if there are any new findings."
"Yes, General."
That glance from General Xia made Minister of Revenue feel uneasy. How could he not know how this money was earned? He controlled the entire market's prices. Naturally, it was during the times when Madam needed it that he used his power to provide her with various channels for profit.
"Wait a moment." Just as the guard was about to leave, General Xia called him back. "Those Divine Doctors will be arriving soon. Go and bring Madam over."
"Yes, General."
Soon, Bu Jingyun, who had gone to invite the renowned doctors of the capital, returned: "Sir, the doctors have been brought in. Please have them check Madam's pulse."
General Xia decided to leave this decision to Jiang Tingyu: "Right Chancellor, what do you think?"
"General Xia need not be polite. You know that Jiang Tingyu's purpose in coming here is not just for the sake of it."
General Xia understood: "Yes, Right Chancellor."
After consulting with Jiang Tingyu, General Xia ordered, "Please bring those doctors in, Bu Jingyun."
Then, General Xia looked at Madam with disappointment: "Chenyu, even if you hate me this much, you shouldn't retaliate like this. This is destroying your own life."
"Why are you still speaking up for Chenyu at this point?" Madam knew she had no way out. Even if her Daddy could help, she absolutely could not let him get involved in this mess.
During their conversation, Bu Jingyun invited the doctors from outside the secret chamber one by one.
To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Jiang Tingyu stepped away to a corner and continued to quietly observe everything, more importantly focusing on every little detail regarding Xia Yuhan.
At this moment, Xia Yuhan appeared before him like a myth. No matter how he looked at it, it felt magical and wonderful.
He happened to like such myths. He liked to protect them.
Seeing that all the doctors had entered the private room, General Xia stepped forward to personally greet them: "Thank you, esteemed Divine Doctors. My wife has been feeling unwell lately for reasons unknown. I kindly ask you all to take a look at her."
"General, you are too polite. You have long protected the people of the Azure Dragon Kingdom. We will do our utmost to serve you."
With that, they no longer exchanged pleasantries. The doctors each approached Madam and began to check her pulse.
When all the doctors had finished their examinations, they smiled and congratulated General Xia in unison: "Congratulations, General Xia! This is truly wonderful news. Your wife is expecting. However, due to recent stress, she has been experiencing various discomforts..."
After that, it seemed no one continued to listen. Madam was stunned herself. How could this be true? She had clearly taken precautions.
When Madam looked at Xia Yuhan again, she saw his harmless smile and felt as if her entire world had turned upside down.
Was this really the end for her?
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