Chapter 167 Aftermath

She actually stopped, stood up, and quickly walked to Min Qiao's side. She was as calm and composed as if she had only checked whether Old Steward Ding was alive or dead, and had done nothing else.

Just as she returned to Madam Min's side, the guards, who were a step behind, rushed in.

The lead guard was a burly man around fifty years old.

The moment he entered, the head of the guards spotted Old Steward Ding lying in a pool of blood.

His pupils immediately contracted.

The guard leader was furious, but he managed to control his temper in time. He turned to look at Min Qiaoshi, who was being protected by three maids. He saw that Min Qiaoshi's shoulder was bleeding, her face was pale, and she looked like she was about to faint.

Looking at Min Rong standing on the other side, he was glaring angrily at Old Ding, the butler, who was lying on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

The head guard patiently asked, "Madam, Lord Marquis, what has happened? What's wrong with Steward Ding?"

As he spoke, he walked toward Old Ding's housekeeper.

He knelt down, checked the person's breath, and felt the pulse in their neck. The person was dead.

He narrowed his eyes and carefully examined the cause of Old Ding's death.

I quickly came to a conclusion. He must have been hit on the back of the head by a heavy object, and when he fell, his temple hit a shard of broken porcelain, resulting in his accidental death.

Madam Min Qiao remained silent, but Min Rong angrily questioned the guard leader: "Is the person dead?"

The guard leader suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and nodded silently.

"Hmph, it would be too good for him to die!"

Min Rong said angrily, "How dare he assassinate my mother! Even if he doesn't die, I'll make him suffer!"

Min Rong spoke with such righteous indignation, appearing as a devoted and filial son who would kill anyone who dared to harm his mother.

The head guard glanced at Min Qiao's location, then at the spot where Old Steward Ding was lying... about three meters away!

Furthermore, if Min Qiaoshi was injured in the shoulder, where is the weapon that stabbed her?

Furthermore, what kind of crazy idea would Old Steward Ding have to assassinate Min Qiaoshi, who was even stronger than him, in front of the strong and healthy Min Rong?

This obvious flaw makes it really hard to believe.

Moreover, at that time, apart from Old Ding, the housekeeper, there were only the mother and son in the house!

Just as the head of the guards was pondering his next move, Min Rong was on high alert, and Min Qiao was waiting for the head of the guards to make a decision, Min Yuexi and Wu Shi and others also hurriedly entered the room with tense expressions.

Upon seeing the body of Steward Ding, Madam Wu was terrified, the Min brothers had mixed feelings, Min Yuerui watched coldly, but Min Yuexi's eyes shone brightly.

However, she only glanced at the corpse of Old Steward Ding before turning her bright eyes to Madam Min.

Upon seeing the bloodstains on Min Qiao's shoulder, she hurried forward, shouting towards the door, "Someone come quick! Go and fetch a doctor!"

"Grandmother, are you alright?" Min Yuexi looked at Min Qiaoshi with concern, then coldly swept her gaze across the entire room, including Ajiu and the others, who also received her cold stare.

"Are they all dead? Can't you see the Grand Madam is injured? What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and take the First Madam down to have her wounds bandaged!"

Upon hearing this, Ajiu and the other two hurriedly tried to lead Min Qiaoshi away, but they noticed that the lead guard frowned slightly, seemingly hesitant. The guards stationed at the entrance remained motionless, blocking the doorway and showing no intention of letting Min Qiaoshi and her companions leave.

Seeing this, Min Yuexi coldly shouted, "Fan Peng, do you want to rebel?"

The head of the guards, Fan Peng, was conflicted. After a moment, he finally loosened his clenched fist, bowed, and replied, "Your subordinate dares not."

As he spoke, he waved to the guards at the door.

Upon receiving the order, the guards quickly stepped aside to make way.

Ah Jiu, Wen Xiu, and Zhen Huan then carefully and cautiously escorted Min Qiao Shi out the door.

As Madam Min Qiao stepped out the door, she suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Min Yuexi. "I will move to the estate to recuperate later. I will leave this place to you and your father."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

A simple sentence, yet it thrilled Min Yuexi.

With these words from Madam Min, she gained a voice in the household.

Sure enough, as soon as Madam Min Qiao left, Min Rong walked up to Min Yuexi with a complicated expression and said in a gentle tone, "Your mother is not well and has never been involved in affairs. Madam He is also in poor health and has such a status. This large Marquis's mansion cannot be without someone in charge."

"Since your grandmother trusts you, I will now temporarily hand over the management of the Marquis's mansion to you."

"Yes, your daughter will certainly live up to your trust, father," Min Yuexi quickly replied.

Min Rong nodded, then turned to Fan Peng, "Old Steward Ding attempted to assassinate the Grand Madam, but I killed him on the spot. Considering that he was only confused for a moment, and that his family has served the Marquis's mansion loyally for many years, I will not pursue the crimes of the rest of the Ding family. Let the Ding family take the body back and give it a proper burial."

"Yes," Fan Peng replied, and ordered his men to carry Old Ding's body out the door.

Just as he turned around, he heard Min Rong coldly warn him from behind: "Commander Fan has seen the consequences of betraying one's master. I don't want another Old Ding steward to appear. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Peng immediately turned around and knelt on one knee before Min Rong, expressing his loyalty: "Rest assured, Lord Marquis, Fan Peng and all his men will follow your orders from now on!"

The others also turned and knelt down, saying in unison, "Your subordinates are willing to be loyal to the Marquis and will follow your orders without question!"

Min Rong looked satisfied and raised his hand, saying, "Get up. You are all people left behind by my father, and I believe in your loyalty to the Marquis. From now on, the safety of the masters of the Marquis's mansion will be entrusted to you."

"Yes!" the crowd responded.

Min Rong nodded in satisfaction, then added, "Don't worry, as long as you are loyal to the Marquis's Mansion, the Marquis's Mansion will definitely not treat you unfairly!"

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"

"You may leave."

"yes."

After everyone left, Min Rong calmly sat down in a chair, his expression unchanged, but inwardly he felt a surge of relief.

***

When Madam Min returned to Songhe Hall, the maids who had returned earlier were already back in their places and busy with their own tasks.

Wei Jia's knee injury has been bandaged up, and she is resting in her private room in the back building.

When Madam Min returned, Doctor Mu had just finished packing his things and was coming out of Wei Jia's place.

Upon seeing the injury on Min Qiao's shoulder, Doctor Mu quickly stepped forward to treat it.

Another period of chaos ensued. After Min Qiao's wounds were treated, she changed into a set of lighter clothes.

"Madam, won't you rest for a while?"

Originally, Ayi was going to change Min Qiao into her nightgown so she could sleep. However, Min Qiao insisted that Ayi change her into her everyday clothes instead.

"No need, someone will be here soon."