Chapter 29 True and False Scars

Jiang Yuzhu stood beside Jia Xinglin, pointed at the scars on his body and said, "Apply the juice of beech bark on your body and dry it over fire to create fake scars."

He used fake injuries to deceive Jiang Yuzhu without even considering what she did in her previous life!

"Your Majesty, it is actually very easy to distinguish between real and fake scars."

Real injuries will cause subcutaneous edema, which will appear bumpy and cause skin ulceration and bleeding.

In contrast, Jia Xinglin's skin color was just different, as if he had been dyed, which made him look scary.

"Whether it is as your humble servant said, Your Majesty can tell by testing it with beech bark."

After saying that, Jiang Yuzhu took half a step back from Xie Zhao and bowed her head respectfully.

Xiao She nodded to Eunuch Li. He wanted to find out more gossip about his good friend Xie Zhao than about Jia Xinglin's fake injury.

After thinking about it, Xiao She asked, "Madam Xie, I'm afraid only coroners can do these identification techniques. Where did you learn them?"

It is said that Jiang Yuzhu once performed an autopsy on Lu Qingxue, helping Lu Qingxue preserve the last bit of her dignity.

Recently in the court, Censor Lu's attitude suddenly changed. He no longer targeted Jiang Fulu and even spoke well of Jiang Fulu for the first time.

The Jiang family took all the advantage.

Originally Xiao She thought it was a coincidence, but now it seems that Jiang Yuzhu is quite capable.

Could it be that the rumors in the capital were true, and Jiang Yuzhu really had secretly learned the skills of a coroner in order to please Xie Zhao?

Xiao She's face was uncertain, and the people below didn't dare to breathe.

Jiang Yuzhu stepped forward and lowered her eyes and said, "In reply to the emperor's words, your husband's study contains books on important cases in the capital over the years. When I was free, I read some miscellaneous books."

Jiang Yuzhu looked natural, she had already figured out Xie Zhao's temper, and Xie Zhao would never expose her in front of others.

"Your Majesty, my husband is the backbone of the Da Qi officials, and he has to be busy with government affairs at night, which is extremely hard. I am a woman in the inner house. Apart from playing the piano and embroidering, I can't help at all. I always feel guilty."

Jiang Yuzhu first praised Xie Zhao, and then performed herself well.

Public display of affection?

Xie Zhao's brows were deep and he did not respond.

Silence is the best default.

Now, Xiao She was even more unbalanced.

He is optimistic about Princess Yutan and Xie Zhao. Can this marriage fail?

While Xiao She was daydreaming, Eunuch Li had already completed the experiment with great efficiency.

He found a young eunuch, stripped off his clothes, smeared the juice of beech bark on his body, and after drying it, the color of his body was exactly the same as Jia Xinglin's!

Xiao She curled his lips and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Jia Xinglin, do you have anything else to say?"

Framing Jiang Yuzhu was a minor issue, but running to the imperial study and causing trouble was a crime of deceiving the emperor.

Jia Xinglin didn't expect to be found out so quickly. He knelt down, kowtowed and cried, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was scared of being bullied by Jiang Yuzhu, so I wanted to find a chance to convict her. I never meant to deceive you!"

"Drag it away first!"

Xiao She still needs to consider carefully how to deal with Jia Xinglin.

After all, Duke Mao had just passed away, and dealing with the crown prince would easily cause a backlash among the nobles.

The nobles have been developing in Da Qi for a hundred years. They are big trees with deep roots and will not be uprooted all at once.

"Madam Xie, exposing Jia Xinglin is indeed a great achievement."

Xiao She glanced at him, and then said calmly, "You are a woman who has such a high level of awareness. I will grant you your wish. Recently, bandits have been rampant around the capital, and it is not very stable. Lord Xie wants to visit the surrounding areas. It happens to be the New Year. If you go with him, you can also share Lord Xie's worries."

Jiang Yuzhu: “…”

So, she just said a few polite words, but the emperor took it seriously?

Don’t go on business trips to nearby areas during the New Year!

Before Jiang Yuzhu could make a few more arguments, Xiao She had already lifted up his dragon robe and left.

After returning home, Jiang Yuzhu stamped her feet and beat her chest when she saw the festive atmosphere.

For the Chinese New Year, everything from the New Year’s Eve dinner to the peach charms hung in each courtyard were carefully arranged by Jiang Yuzhu.

The emperor sent her away from the capital with just one word from him. Is it okay for her not to go?

Xiao She seemed to see that Jiang Yuzhu was about to deny it, so he sent the imperial edict to Xie's house that night.

Jiang Yuzhu, struggling to death: "..."

Hongli and Hongfeng were packing their bags. Seeing that their wife was in a bad mood, they hurriedly comforted her, "Madam, you don't know how powerful you are. You dealt a heavy blow to Jia Xinglin. His lackeys are now respectful to you."

Jiang Yuzhu lay on the table and said with despair, "What's the use?"

If she had known this earlier, she would not have taken action and tricked Princess Yutan into charging into battle.

Having received the favor, Jiang Yuzhu had no choice but to remain a good person.

I'm not in Beijing during the Chinese New Year. Can I make it back to my parents' home on the second day of the New Year?

Jiang Yuzhu opened a huge box, which contained New Year gifts she had prepared for everyone in the Jiang family.

Hong Xiu brought tea and snacks and reported back, "Madam, the master has returned home, and Liang An is packing his bags."

Jiang Yuzhu was surprised: "So fast?"

She stood up and walked around the room twice.

It seems that I have to go find Xie Zhao and ask him when I will leave Beijing.

The emperor has issued an imperial decree for this trivial matter, and the imperial order cannot be disobeyed.

Before Jiang Yuzhu left the yard, Liang An came and said, "Madam, the master sent me to give you a message. We will leave the city at dawn tomorrow."

It’s New Year’s Eve, and I can’t make it back no matter what.

Liang An thought of the grilled fish Jiang Yuzhu made and urged: "Why don't you take the stove with you? There is plenty of water around the capital, so it's easy to catch fish."

When you are away from home, you must eat well and sleep well.

Jiang Yuzhu was not in high spirits, so she waved her hand and said, "You arrange it."

Can I take her soft and spacious bed with me when I go out?

Jiang Yuzhu calmed down for a while, but had to accept the fact.

The first time she followed Xie Zhao on an errand, she made a list and decided to ask Xie Zhao for his opinion.

There are two lanterns hanging in front of the study door.

The door was not closed, and Jiang Yuzhu could clearly see Xie Zhao's profile. He lowered his head and flipped through the book in his hands, occasionally stroking the paper, with a very focused expression.

Suddenly, the wind blew gently, causing Xie Zhao's long hair to sway, and his clothes became wrinkled and stuck to his body.

On the abdomen, outline the lines of the abdominal muscles.

Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help but exclaim, it's the best!

It's a pity that such a beautiful woman chose to be celibate and live alone until the end of her life. Anyway, it was not a good thing for her.

Noticing some rustling sounds at the door, Xie Zhao raised his head and looked towards the door.

Seeing that she could no longer hide, Jiang Yuzhu slipped out from behind the door.

"Madam, how is the packing going?"

Xie Zhao stood up, neither distant nor overly enthusiastic, and spoke in a businesslike manner.

The emperor issued an edict, saying that people should watch the fun without fear of causing any trouble, and Xie Zhao was also helpless.

This time when Xie Zhao left Beijing, he did not go to catch a notorious thief, but to investigate the case of child trafficking in Songzhulou.

That group of people were extremely vicious and dangerous because of money and huge profits.

"Master, keep everything simple when you are out. I am not a delicate person."

If you are a good person, then do it to the end.

Jiang Yuzhu smiled and said, "I have already arranged everything in the mansion. I will ensure that Third Brother and Cousin Shen have a happy New Year."

They were leaving in such a hurry the next morning that Jiang Yuzhu didn't have time to say goodbye to her family.

She was feeling melancholy when Hongli came over excitedly: "Go and have a look! Someone has come to the Jiang residence!"