"Yet, even today... Alas, if I hadn't kept her useful, I would have given her a white silk scarf and let her end her life on her own."
At this point, Li Longze asked with a deep gaze, "Have you received any news from the people you arranged?"
Chen Jin nodded and replied, "Yes, I received news a few days ago saying that the Prince of Linjiang is paying special attention to the affairs of the Longxi border."
Upon hearing this, Li Longze sighed softly, "Although I am the Supreme Ruler, I cannot accuse Li Longjing without any evidence. Otherwise, a hundred years from now, historians will leave me with a bad reputation for brutality, which would be a loss."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jin immediately comforted him, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The truth will eventually be revealed."
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The rumor that the Jingzhao Yin official had been assassinated also quietly spread within the high walls of the deep courtyard.
In the treasury of the Xingyuan Marquis Mansion, Hong Yingrong was counting the eight thousand taels of silver taken back from the Yong'an Money House, as well as the silver bills that had been transferred to major money houses in the capital and could be redeemed at any time.
The accountant hurried forward to report: "Thanks to your wisdom, old lady, you went to Yong'an Bank to withdraw the money a few days in advance, so we were able to successfully retrieve these silver coins."
"Since yesterday, anyone withdrawing cash has been restricted to 400 taels. This morning, my servants went out to gather information and heard that the Jingzhao Yin Mansion was attacked by gangsters and almost caused chaos."
Hong Yingrong was a little surprised. "The results will be announced in three days. What happened?" She said as she signaled the servants to carry boxes of cash into the inner vault, and then locked them herself.
"...I don't know much about what happened to those villains, but there are rumors that the Xianning County Lord wanted to drag the County Master to the mountain and bury him alive. I don't know if it's true or not."
After hearing this, Hong Yingrong was even more surprised. In the previous life, it was Zhang Xianzhi who stabbed Li Yunting to death, so how come in this life he was going to be buried alive?
"Since the capital is not peaceful, let the mansion strengthen the guard, especially when it is late at night and everyone is asleep. We need to pay special attention to those hidden places in the corners of the walls." Hong Yingrong ordered.
"Yes, old lady." Madam Zhao immediately obeyed.
Now that my daughter-in-law Jiang Shuxiu is pregnant, the safety of the mansion must be given extra attention and we cannot be lax in the slightest.
After counting the silver, walking out of the warehouse, and confirming that all the doors were securely locked, Hong Yingrong left with peace of mind.
Zhao Ma supported her and just as she stepped into the corridor and was about to go to the viewing pavilion to have some tea and snacks, she met Xue Zhongfu and Jiang Lun who were supporting Zhang Xianzhi.
Hong Yingrong was shocked. She had just heard rumors about Zhang Xianzhi from the accountant, but she didn't expect to see him standing in front of her with blood all over his body.
Xue Zhongfu was at a loss when he saw his mother, but he mustered up the courage to ask, "Mother, do you have any medicine for wounds in the mansion?"
Hong Yingrong: “…”
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