Chapter 39 The trouble started

Marquis Mansion, Wutong Courtyard

When Ye Yichen was carried back, everyone in the yard was busy serving tea and water, washing her, changing her clothes, calling for a doctor, and they were all busy.

The court physician was called in, took the patient's pulse, and said, "You've been too frightened and stimulated. Drink the tranquilizing soup for a few days and take good care of yourself. Otherwise, it will easily leave hidden dangers."

Jiang Wenzhou, who had been holding a grudge, softened his heart upon hearing this.

"Is it serious?"

The court doctor took the patient's pulse with his other hand and said, "Yes, someone should be by your side at all times. You are very likely to have a high fever at night, that is..."

When Jiang Wenzhou thought about Ye Yizhen being forced to kill someone, and the person she killed was her confidant, she didn't dare to show her sadness, and she was holding on by herself, but she felt extremely distressed.

"You say."

The court doctor withdrew his hand, his expression solemn, "The eldest young lady's wife might be pregnant, so it's not a good idea to give her strong medicine."

Jiang Wenzhou's heart skipped a beat. "Thank you for your patience. Feel free to take the herbs from the pharmacy. Please make sure to cure Ye."

"Oh, by the way, I have a thousand-year-old blood ginseng. Can it be used as medicine?"

The court doctor's eyes lit up. "That's a wonderful treasure. Even if there's only one breath left, it can keep her alive. It doesn't need much. Just a little bit can protect the eldest young lady's heart meridians and keep her immune to all diseases."

Jiang Wenzhou was shocked. "Then, I'll have someone get it."

The majestic voice of Pingxi Hou came from outside, "Doctor Zeng, please come out. I have something to say."

The court doctor picked up the medicine box without hesitation and went out. Jiang Wenzhou hesitated for a moment and followed him.

In the yard, Marquis Pingxi stood under a pomegranate tree with his hands behind his back, looking very imposing.

He spoke a few words to the court doctor, who then left quietly.

Seeing this, Jiang Wenzhou stepped forward with some displeasure, "Father, it's important to save Zhenzhen first..."

"Pa." A slap hit Jiang Wenzhou's face. Jiang Wenzhou was going crazy. Why was he being beaten again?

Pingxi Hou looked at him coldly, "Let Ye fend for herself, don't worry about her."

Jiang Wenzhou was unwilling to do so and argued, "Father, she is your daughter-in-law, the eldest young lady of the Marquisate who was married officially."

Pingxi Hou sneered, "When the servant did something like that, Ye Shi was the biggest beneficiary. Do you really think she is innocent?"

Jiang Wenzhou hesitated for a moment, "I believe her. She was so scared that she fell ill."

Marquis Pingxi was very disappointed with him. Could such a sentimental relationship really help the Marquisate prosper?

Perhaps, we should look at other bastards?

What’s hateful is that those illegitimate sons are petty, timid and incompetent because of the pressure from their wives.

Oh, how great it would be if the eldest son Wen Zhou were still alive.

"Okay, okay, then remember to keep her under control from now on. If she makes trouble again at the Mingjing Division, I won't tolerate her in the Pingxi Marquis Mansion."

Jiang Wenzhou understood his implication and felt a chill in his heart. "I understand."

Pingxi Hou took a deep breath and asked, "Where did you get the thousand-year-old blood ginseng?"

"I..." Jiang Wenzhou hesitated, "I got it from Chunxiaoyuan."

Pingxi Hou was almost mad at him. He said he was taking, but actually he was robbing. With Yun Zheng's personality, how could he let him go?

"I warned you not to be impulsive and not to provoke Yun Zheng. I told you to treat her well and control her with your affection. Why didn't you listen?"

Jiang Wenzhou is used to being proud, and he doesn't want to humble himself to please a woman.

"Don't worry, Yun is from the Marquis' Mansion. Taking something from her is a sign of respect for her. Even if this lawsuit goes before the Emperor, there's nothing I can find wrong with it."

"Father, the reputation of our mansion has been nearly ruined by the Yun family. This is compensation, and it's only right. After this incident, I think there's no need to be too respectable. As long as we get what we want, it's good. I've already used a piece of blood ginseng, and I feel much better."

"You..." Pingxi Hou was shocked. Did he suddenly change, or was he born like this and just hid it well?

If Jiang Wenzhou dares to rob, he will be fully prepared.

"Father, I'll keep half of the blood ginseng for you and mother, and I'll keep the other half for charity. There are so many elderly people and children in the homes of nobles and civil officials in the capital, and there are always people who need blood ginseng to save their lives."

By showing favors, you can gain a lot of connections.

Pingxi Hou's expression eased slightly, and he seemed to have a good idea. "It's good that you know what's going on."

Jiang Wenzhou's eyes flickered. "Also, I plan to use this injury to cause trouble and trap Yun Zheng in the backyard. The dowry will be controlled by our mansion. As for the Yun family's property, I will find a way to seize it."

His plan was well-organized and his eyes were full of burning ambition.

It's impossible to be controlled by others. If we grab them all, won't that be the end? Well, first kill the Yun family couple and cut off Yun Zheng's escape route!

The Marquis of Pingxi nodded in satisfaction. Only an heir who was both ruthless and scheming could support the Marquisate.

At this moment, a servant came in, "My Lord, Master Guyu from the Mirror Office has brought the Crown Prince's wife back."

Jiang Wenzhou's expression changed immediately when he heard this. "Yun Shi's flirting with other women should be punished. What exactly does Mingjingsi mean? Is this intentional?"

Pingxi Hou was also unhappy, so the father and son rushed to Chunxiaoyuan.

As soon as he entered Chunxiao Courtyard, Jiang Wenzhou took the lead in making trouble.

"Yun Zheng, you still remember to come back? What kind of daughter-in-law stays out all night like you and hangs out with other men every day?"

"From today on, you are not allowed to step out of the Second Gate again, otherwise, I will divorce you."

Yun Zheng glanced at him lightly, with the corner of her mouth slightly raised, as if smiling.

Jiang Wenzhou's alarm bells rang, and he had a bad feeling.

As expected, Guyu said expressionlessly, "I have come to receive the dowry in compliance with the Emperor's order."

Pingxi Hou's expression changed slightly. "Why so sudden? We're not prepared yet. Can we postpone it for a few days?"

Guyu took out something and said, "Miss Yun has prepared everything. Come, move the dowry according to this list."

At his command, his men rushed to the warehouse.

Pingxi Hou bowed and asked politely, "Can I see the list please?"

Guyu handed over the list. After reading it, Pingxi Hou felt like the sky was falling.

Two hundred thousand silver coins were bet on, and all were handed over without a single cent being kept.

In addition to the ten farms and two large mansions that came with the dowry, twenty shops and clothes for all seasons and daily necessities were retained, and everything else was included in the list.

Thousands of rolls of Jiangnan silk, one hundred sets of head ornaments, hundreds of jade ornaments, a complete set of rosewood furniture, hundreds of sets of ancient books, hundreds of famous paintings by famous artists of the previous dynasty, hundreds of calligraphy copybooks by famous artists, hundreds of precious porcelains from the previous dynasty, and so on.

He had already thought about who to give these priceless treasures to and how to pave the way for his career advancement, such as the Shu brocade screen with a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix, the red gold filigree crown, the agarwood Buddha statue, Bada Shanren's "Flowers and Birds", and Han Huang's "Five Oxen".

But now they are all gone!

"Yun Zheng, why don't you discuss this with us?"

Yun Zheng sighed helplessly, "The prince beat and scolded me, so how could I have the chance to discuss it?"

Pingxi Hou's heart was bleeding, and his hands were shaking. "I've already taught him a lesson. He promised to treat you well. Adjust the list. Some of the items are family heirlooms."

To whom? The illegitimate offspring of Jiang Wenzhou and Ye Yizhen? Yun Zheng couldn't help but think of the child she had adopted. He was truly a mischievous little devil, a born bad seed.

Lord Guyu said coldly, "Nine Thousand Years Old has already seen it, it cannot be changed."

As Jiang Wenzhou watched the dowry being moved out one by one, his face became redder and redder, and he gritted his teeth. These were all his!

His heart ached! Yun Zheng, she was so cruel!

The only thing to be thankful for is that the thousand-year-old blood ginseng, a treasure that cannot be measured by money, was not included in the list.

Unexpectedly, Master Guyu suddenly asked, "Where's the thousand-year-old blood ginseng? Where's the pearl phoenix crown? Where's the golden phoenix rising sun ruby ​​headpiece?"

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Pingxi Hou and his son changed drastically, "It's not on the list."

Not only is this their only remaining hope, but the blood ginseng has already been used! Nothing can be left incomplete!

Lord Guyu looked at them with a look of pity, "Really? You don't know yet?"

The Marquis of Pingxi and his son panicked, feeling like they were about to suffer a terrible fate...