Chapter 483 [Jiang Mansion Explodes]

King Zhao was a first-rank prince, Xin Che was a first-rank general, and Jiang Lili was also granted a first-rank imperial edict.

As the second-rank Minister of Personnel, Jiang Zhoulin should have greeted the two of them, not to mention Jiang Wanyue and his second wife Lu Fangqin who were following him.

Jiang Lili and Xin Che were riding the same horse, so shouldn't I pay my respects to Jiang Lili?

Jiang Zhoulin's face froze when he heard this, and he looked at Xin Che hesitantly.

As a son-in-law, shouldn't Xin Che be polite and say something like "Father-in-law, you don't need me anymore"?

However, Xin Che said nothing, and his sharp phoenix eyes just stared at him, which made him feel scared. It was obvious that he was supporting Jiang Lili.

Jiang Zhoulin's scalp tingled. The prince and Jiang Lili were so arrogant right after returning to the capital. They were not low-key at all. Are they tired of living?

If the emperor gets the news, it will surely sow discord in his heart, and he will have to eradicate it sooner or later.

What do a group of dying people care about?

Jiang Zhoulin shook his sleeves and pulled Lu Fangqin and her daughter behind him to salute.

"Welcome His Royal Highness Prince Zhao and the General back to the capital."

——"Master Jiang, there's no need to be so polite."

Xin Che waited until Jiang Zhoulin was almost done with his greeting before he spoke slowly.

Jiang Zhoulin was speechless and aggrieved. This was clearly intentional!

Is it that this prince has such a bad vision or is it that Jiang Lili gave him some kind of love potion? The once unkind God of War of Dasheng actually supports Jiang Lili like this.

Anyone can feel his preference for Jiang Lili.

Jiang Wanyue lowered her head with a look of humiliation. Although Lu Fangqin had no expression on her face, she had clenched her back teeth.

It was the mother and daughter who conspired together to send Jiang Lili to the position next to Xin Che. They thought Jiang Lili was doomed and would never be able to turn things around, but they never expected that this day would come three years later.

Jiang Zhoulin originally thought that his humiliating and humble action would attract the people's sympathy and accusations against Jiang Lili, but he didn't expect that the people around him were talking about their family.

"I heard that the Minister of Personnel's second wife took the throne while his first wife was pregnant. His first wife died during childbirth, and Lord Jiang couldn't wait to make this second wife."

"The title of 'Crown Prince's Consort and the Evil Woman of the Capital' was also fostered by this second wife. It seems like she is just there to serve as a stepping stone for her biological daughter."

"Yes, yes, it's exactly the same plot as the story in He Lin's novel 'The Eldest Daughter Fights Her Scheming Stepmother and Stepsisters'!"

"I heard that the marriage between the Crown Prince and the Princess was arranged by this stepmother. She doesn't look like a bad person."

"You don't know this, right? There are some unspeakable secrets here..."

Jiang Zhoulin didn't hear a single word accusing Jiang Lili, and couldn't help but doubt his own ears.

What he didn't know was that Beijing's big star He Lin had the strongest team of internet trolls, controlling Beijing's public opinion and had already laid the groundwork for everything. Now that Jiang Lili was back in Beijing, even if she did something outrageous, it would be excusable in the eyes of the ordinary people, who would only pity and forgive her.

Having been in the entertainment industry for so long and being familiar with all the tricks, He Lin's whitewashing methods and public relations skills are top-notch!

He Lin sat in the private room on the second floor, listening to the noisy sounds downstairs, pursed his lips and smiled, and continued to push the mahjong on the table.

"Lao Sheng, I'm losing!"

--"Depend on!"

Sheng Zhixing on the opposite side looked down at He Lin's cards and said, "Did you try to cheat while I was dazzled?"

He Lin spread his hands and acted innocently: "No! Really not!"

Sheng Zhixing asked Su Rui, who was sitting across from He Lin: "Mary Sue, let me ask you, did He Lin cheat just now?"

Su Rui rolled his eyes, thinking of the national treasure that He Lin bribed him with: "He didn't..."

"The appraisal is complete. You're lying." Sheng Zhixing interrupted Su Rui righteously, pushing the mahjong tiles on the table in disarray. "This one doesn't count! Let's start over!"

He Lin curled his lips. Although Old Sheng's eyesight was blurry due to his age, his mind was still as clear as a mirror. He was really difficult to deal with!

Squad leader Qi Yun looked at these three funny guys and smiled helplessly.

He picked up the black gauze hat beside him and adjusted his official robes: "Call Xiaoxiao over, I don't want to play anymore."

"If the emperor gets angry and becomes ill while waiting for the Li Li family to come to the palace gate to meet him, I will still be there."

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At this time, the main road of Beijing was bustling downstairs.

Jiang Wanyue and Lu Fangqin were also dumbfounded when they heard the people's discussion.

Shouldn't these untouchables' reaction be to scold Jiang Lili for bullying others and being unfilial?

Why is public opinion so overwhelmingly in favor of Jiang Lili?

The family of three was filled with rage, feeling as if they were being treated like clowns.

Jiang Zhoulin's eyes rolled and he was about to speak to make things more difficult for Jiang Lili and her group.

At this time, everyone only heard a "bang" and a loud explosion in their ears.

Jiang Zhoulin looked up and saw a mushroom cloud rising in the direction of the Minister of Personnel's Mansion, with flames shooting into the sky!

Jiang Zhoulin's heart skipped a beat. No way, could it be that his Shangshu Mansion was on fire?

Jiang Wanyue and Lu Fangqin had already stayed where they were, still holding on to a glimmer of hope.

Jiang Lili pretended to be frightened and huddled in Xin Che's arms, "Ah! Is the Jiang Mansion on fire in that direction?"

Jiang Lili pointed and said, "Dad, hurry back and take a look! Our iconic Feiyun Pavilion seems to be on fire!"

Jiang Zhoulin looked in the direction of Jiang Lili's finger. From here, he could vaguely see the tip of Feiyun Pavilion in the Jiang Mansion, which was already on fire. The black smoke in the sky was coming out from that direction.

Jiang Zhoulin suddenly felt that all the energy and blood in his body were rushing to his head.

He couldn't believe it. When he left, the Jiang Mansion was still peaceful. How could such a big fire suddenly break out without any warning?

Jiang Zhoulin was furious, and pointed at Jiang Lili with a trembling finger: "Rebellious girl! You are so outspoken, stop talking nonsense!"

At this moment, a runner wearing a "Xiaoran Restaurant" vest hurriedly squeezed through the crowd and shouted, "Master Jiang! Something bad has happened!"

"Your bedroom exploded!"

"The Jiang Mansion is on fire!"

Jiang Zhoulin's eyes went dark: "No, it's impossible."

"My companion just delivered a lunch box to your house. Before he even entered the house, there was a sudden earthquake and then it exploded with a bang."

The errand boy held up the small note in his hand and said, "The Jiang Mansion's housekeeper asked my companion to send you a letter by mail. He received his carrier pigeon and came here immediately. Everyone in the Jiang Mansion is asking you to go back and take charge!"

Now, in addition to delivery, the errand boys of Xiaoran Restaurant also have the "Fetion" service, which is to send messages by carrier pigeons. However, there are outlets in every neighborhood, which is very convenient.

It only takes a few minutes to deliver news within the capital.

Jiang Zhoulin only felt his vision blurred, his body tilted, and he fainted on the ground.

--"master!"

--"father!"

Jiang Wanyue and Lu Fangqin were terrified when they saw Jiang Zhoulin faint.

Jiang Lili pretended to call out a few times: "Dad, are you okay?"