Qin Lu came here today with the intention of seeking fortune in danger, but she didn't expect to actually get the promise in the end, so she left happily.

Upon returning home, he and his wife would announce to the public that the magistrate had died suddenly.

Ye Zhen remained kneeling.

Marquis Zhongyong gestured for her to get up. "I will investigate the matter of the bookstore. I heard that your injuries are quite serious. Go back to your room and rest."

"Once we return to the capital tomorrow, I will have a female physician from the palace treat you."

Ye Zhen thanked them and pulled Wan Xing up to walk outside.

She wasn't too surprised by the result.

Lady Hou has cultivated her position in the Hou family for many years; she is not so easily brought down.

This time, Ye Zhen was not locked in a dilapidated house, Wan Xing was still alive, and the Marquis of Zhongyong realized that his wife was not truly perfect, which can be considered a victory in the first battle.

The rest can be dealt with gradually.

Before Lady Hou could say anything, Marquis Zhongyong's gaze suddenly sharpened. "You should also go back to your room first."

Thus, only Marquis Zhongyong and his servant Xie Tingzhou remained in the room.

"Why did you decide to stay? Are you really not going back to the border?"

Marquis Zhongyong asked Xie Tingzhou.

Xie Tingzhou's gaze was indifferent. "You still have the leisure to worry about my affairs?"

"Who killed the county magistrate?"

Since Xie Tingzhou knew that Guard Wu had gone to the county town, he must have sent someone to follow him, which is why Marquis Zhongyong asked such a question.

The person being questioned glanced at Fu Guang and said, "I don't know. Go look it up yourself."

He has suspicions, but there is no evidence yet.

Fu Guang felt somewhat ashamed, as he had been preoccupied with keeping an eye on Guard Wu.

Marquis Zhongyong then stopped asking questions and slumped back in his chair.

"With this great victory, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Da Yuan will not wage war again in the short term, so I, a military general who only knows how to fight, will have to stay in the capital."

His Majesty is a wise ruler, but if I make no mistakes, I'm afraid he won't feel at ease using me.

He shielded his wife, colluded with his advisor to cover up the truth about the magistrate's murder, and even helped his advisor secure the magistrate's position to keep quiet—all of which were good leverage against him.

Even without investigating further, he knew that Qin Lu's ability to come here in place of the county magistrate's wife indicated that their relationship was unusual.

He gave Xie Tingzhou a mournful look, "But I don't feel comfortable leaving him anywhere else. I plan to send him to the border. If you're there, you can keep an eye on him for me."

Xie Tingzhou scoffed, "Wake up, you're having sweet dreams before nightfall. This young master isn't here to keep watch on people for you."

The border is their territory, and even if he's not there, Qin Lu can't cause any trouble there.

He glanced at the coffin. "Don't you want to look at your eldest son?"