Chapter 148 Open the coffin and examine

In the Qian Mansion, Old Madam Qian had no other hobbies except watching plays. She built a stage in the northwest corner and hired a small troupe to perform plays every day.

At this moment, everyone was watching the show with the old lady.

Even Jiang Shurong was serving her mother-in-law and was exhausted.

She was the only lady of the Jiangnan family and did not need to serve her mother-in-law, so she lived a very comfortable life.

But after returning to Beijing, life was not so good.

She couldn't help but pound her legs quietly, she felt so tired.

Mrs. Qian looked over, with envy and jealousy in her eyes.

"Sister-in-law, I heard there was some trouble in your courtyard. What happened?"

Old Lady Qian gave birth to two sons. The eldest son, Qian Wei, became a powerful official in the area.

The second son was mediocre and took up a sinecure to serve his elderly mother in the capital.

Although Mrs. Qian looks kind, she is actually not a good person and is extremely difficult to serve. However, in front of her son, she is a loving mother and a reasonable mother-in-law.

There are countless ways to make things difficult for your daughter-in-law, and you can't find any fault with her, leaving you speechless and unable to complain.

Therefore, the second wife was envious and jealous of her sister-in-law Jiang Shurong.

Old Madam Qian glanced over, but Jiang Shurong remained expressionless, "There's no trouble at all. My sister-in-law must have heard it wrong."

The second wife is the housekeeper, and some movements cannot be hidden from her eyes.

"Your nephew from your mother's side is still in Mingjing Prison? When will he be released?"

Jiang Shurong said casually, "Why is my sister-in-law so concerned about my family's affairs?"

The second wife looked at her sister-in-law who looked like a young girl and curled her lips. The little step-wife was favored.

"I'm just worried about the good reputation of our Qian family. I have a daughter waiting to be married. You don't have a daughter, so it doesn't matter."

Jiang Shurong glanced at the old lady and said with a smile, "That's wrong. Hui'er is my daughter."

The Second Madam immediately asked, "Then, how much dowry are you planning to give her?"

Jiang Hui pricked up her ears quietly.

Jiang Shurong's expression froze. "Master and I will take care of it. Don't worry about it, sister-in-law."

The two sisters-in-law were chatting with each other, making it very lively. No one else dared to say anything, and only the sound of the actors singing could be heard.

At this moment, a servant rushed in with a nervous look, "Oh no, oh no."

The singing on the stage suddenly stopped.

Jiang Shurong said sarcastically, "Sister-in-law, is this how you manage the household?"

The Second Madam frowned, a little embarrassed and annoyed, "What's the matter?"

The servants were in a panic, "The Mirror Division has broken in."

Everyone present changed their expressions and became panic-stricken.

Jiang Shurong's expression changed. "Why are they here?"

The Second Madam panicked and looked at the Old Madam, "Mother, what should we do?"

Madam Qian was the most composed, her expression calm. "Why are you panicking? With me here, who dares to act recklessly?"

She comforted everyone greatly.

A group of Mingjingsi rushed in, fully armed and aggressive, causing screams wherever they went.

The leading man bowed and said, "Guyu greets Old Madam Qian."

Madam Qian sat still and accepted the greeting. "It's Master Guyu. What can I do for you?"

Gu Yu said with a serious expression, "I am here to investigate the case under the order of the Ninth Prince. I hope Madam Qian will cooperate."

Madam Qian was stunned. "What case?"

Guyu glanced around and locked onto Jiang Shurong accurately. "Qian Jiangshi, where is the dead person you mentioned? Where is he?"

So this is what happened. Jiang Shurong was a little panicked. "I went to the Ministry of Justice to report the case, how come it's the turn of the Mingjing Division?"

Guyu didn't explain and asked loudly, "Where is the dead man?"

"What's your attitude? I'm the wife of the Governor-General of Jiangnan."

Guyu glanced at him indifferently. It turned out that he was so arrogant in Jiangnan that he had forgotten his own weight.

He said in a stern voice, "If you don't cooperate, we will search your house. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

Jiang Shurong was very angry, her lips tightly closed, and she refused to cooperate.

Guyu waved his hand and said, "Search."

Old Madam Qian couldn't help but get anxious. If the news of the Mingjing Division raiding the house got out, what would people think? They would just think the Qian family had committed a serious crime and their property was being raided.

"Jiang, please tell me quickly."

Facing her mother-in-law, Jiang Shurong didn't dare to be stubborn. "In... the woodshed."

With her personality, she would have thrown the dead body into a mass grave long ago, but this was an important witness, the key witness to bring down Yun Zheng, so she kept him for the time being.

Guyu waved his right hand and his men quickly dispersed.

Madam Qian frowned, "Jiang, what's going on?"

Jiang Shurong stammered, "It's just... I asked my servants to go to Princess Jinyun's mansion to do something, but they brought back a dying person. His body was bruised and he died soon after."

"I was so angry that I reported it to the police."

Upon hearing this, the Qian family was filled with righteous indignation. "Princess Jinyun is going too far. This is a slap in the face of our Qian family."

"She's too violent. How can she be a woman at all?"

"No, we can't just keep silent. We have to show our attitude."

Amidst the discussions, Jiang Shurong's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

When she looked up, she saw the old lady staring at her coldly. She subconsciously lowered her head, not daring to look at her.

Old Madam Qian closed her eyes and suppressed her complicated emotions. She had said long ago that this woman was a disaster. Alas.

But now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to stand united against the outside world and settle any accounts behind closed doors.

"Lord Guyu, my Qian family doesn't want to cause trouble, but we are not afraid of it either. I hope the Mingjing Division can give our Qian family justice. Otherwise, I will sacrifice my reputation and go to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor."

She brought up the emperor, a giant Buddha, but Guyu wasn't easily frightened. "Don't worry, the truth will be determined by justice."

As he was speaking, Ming Jingsi came in carrying two coffins.

The Qian family was horrified. "How did the coffin get here? Take it away quickly."

Ming Jingsi ignored her and placed the two coffins in front of Jiang Shurong. Jiang Shurong's face changed drastically and she took a few steps back.

"Take it away quickly, it's bad luck."

Gu Yu looked at her coldly, "Come here, open the coffin and examine the body."

Madam Qian's face darkened, "Lord Guyu, what do you mean?"

Gu Yu cupped his hands and said, "When the Mingjing Division handles cases, everything must be done according to procedure. A coroner's autopsy is a must."

Jiang Shurong was furious, "Take it back for examination."

Guyu looked indifferent, "Why waste time? Let's test it right here."

His attitude was firm, and Old Madam Qian frowned, thinking that this was more than just a bad omen.

Qian Hui on the side said softly, "Grandma, I'll help you go back to your room to rest."

Jiang Shurong reacted very quickly and quickly took Mrs. Qian's other arm, "Mom, let me help you."

The group had only taken a few steps when they were stopped.

Madam Qian's face darkened. "Master Guyu, what do you mean?"

"The prince has ordered that everyone in the Qian Mansion must be present to observe the autopsy."

Qian Hui swallowed nervously, but stood firmly in front of Old Madam Qian. "My grandmother is old and can't stand being frightened. Please be lenient with her, sir."

Guyu remained unmoved. "I am following orders. Come on, don't let anyone go."

Jiang Shurong couldn't believe it. Mingjingsi was too arrogant.

"How dare you, a mere Mingjingsi, block my old lady's way. You really don't know how to live or die. Get out of my way."

Guyu drew his sword and pointed it at the crowd, "Anyone who dares to leave will be killed."

The men all drew their weapons, their expressions solemn, their swords sharp and emitting a cold light.

The Qian family had never seen such a scene before and were scared to death.

Guyu loudly ordered, "Open the coffin and examine it."

The atmosphere suddenly froze, and everyone trembled and shook uncontrollably.