Chapter 355 Min Ji is not dead!!!
Min Qiao was getting a little impatient, but she still patiently and calmly asked, "What is it?"
"In your heart, what kind of person is my nephew?" Old Mrs. Min stared intently at Min Qiaoshi.
“Min Ji?” Madam Min frowned slightly, puzzled. “He’s been dead for years. What’s the point of you asking me for my opinion on him, old lady?”
Grandma Min looked at Min Qiao Shi seriously, "What if I told you he wasn't dead?"
"This is impossible!" Madam Min Qiao practically jumped up from her chair. "Ten years ago, I watched him die right before my eyes. I also watched him prepare the coffin for burial. How could he not be dead?!"
In an instant, all the past events related to Min Ji came flooding back, instantly overwhelming her.
She was brought into the Marquis's mansion as a concubine because she was the daughter of a merchant. She resisted and was indignant, but had no choice but to compromise. In the end, she entered the Marquis's mansion with a heart full of fear and unease.
Unexpectedly, instead of being suppressed by the mistress and ignored by the lord, she was protected by Lady Wang and loved by Min Ji. They regarded her as a trustworthy partner, close friend, and intimate lover.
Gradually, she gained a foothold in the Marquis's mansion and even took charge of the household affairs as a concubine.
Later, she gave birth to her eldest son, which further solidified her position in the Marquis's household.
After Lady Wang's death, Min Ji did not hesitate to elevate her to the position of legitimate wife, request a title for her, and even bypassed Lady Wang's legitimate son to establish her son as the heir apparent.
Thus, she fell into Min Ji's gentle trap and vowed to protect the Xuanping Marquis's mansion with her life.
He was eventually murdered by his unfilial descendants.
Having been reborn, she slowly realized that Min Ji's gentleness was all a facade! He meticulously planned and schemed, all to keep her firmly trapped in the Marquis's mansion and have her protect it in his place!
However, just when she thought she had seen through all his schemes, she was suddenly told that Min Ji, who had schemed against her for two lifetimes, was still alive!
That despicable bastard who deserves to be torn to pieces, he's still alive!!!
How could she possibly accept this?
Knowing that Madam Min wouldn't be able to accept this fact immediately, Old Madam Min didn't urge her. She patiently watched Madam Min digest the news.
After a while, seeing that Madam Min Qiao had recovered, she finally spoke up and said, "Back then, the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion was in dire straits. Min Ji did a lot of things, using your dowry to fill the hole in the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion and currying favor with Lu Shanglin to seek a sliver of hope for the Marquis's Mansion."
"But what really made Emperor Xiaozhao let the Xuanping Marquis's family go was that Min Ji volunteered to fake his death and escape, and then infiltrated Xixi as an inside agent."
"He made a pact with Emperor Xiaozhao that the day Dayan would crush Xixi would be the day he returned in triumph."
"At that time, all the mistakes made by the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion in the past will be wiped clean. The Marquis of Xuanping's mansion will also regain its former glory!"
Madam Min looked at Old Madam Min in disbelief, then at Prefect Jiang, her mind buzzing.
Why is it that such a major event is known to the clansmen back home, and even to Jiang Huai, an outsider, but not to her, the one who should know the most?
She is Min Ji's wife! She is the one who bore him children, managed the Marquis's mansion, and protected it!
Suddenly, Min Qiao laughed, a laugh that was both sorrowful and self-mocking.
How could she forget again that Min Ji only ever schemed against her!
Just when she thought that this was all of Min Ji's schemes, reality would tell her that Min Ji's scheming against her was far from over!
Seemingly sensing the doubts and resentment in Madam Min's heart, Old Madam Min sighed before saying, "Prefect Jiang was deeply indebted to Min Ji in his early years, so he has been assisting Min Ji and the Min family's plans."
Jiang Huai nodded, "I come from a poor family. I had neither money to bribe officials nor connections to rely on. After I was fortunate enough to pass the imperial examination, I have been waiting for a vacancy."
"I waited for three whole years, until the new round of the imperial examinations started again, but I still didn't get my appointment."
"It wasn't until I met the Marquis that I was able to obtain the position of magistrate of Heze County under Huizhou Prefecture with his help."
"After that, I was able to advance smoothly in my career and gradually rise to the position of prefect, which was also due to the help of the Marquis."
"Lord Marquis is my second father! Without him, I, Jiang Huai, am nothing!"
"If Your Excellency has any needs, I will gladly die for you!"
Madam Min gave Jiang Huai a deep look.
Therefore, this person is Min Ji's confidant!
That's why this person was able to mediate when she had a dispute with the Min family.
Therefore, from a very early time, Jiang Huai has been in cahoots with Min Ji and the Min family.
"Since Min Ji kept it from me back then, why are you telling me such an important thing now?"
Madam Min looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression.
“Min Ji kept it from you because he was afraid that you wouldn’t be able to keep it a secret and would ruin his plans with Emperor Xiaozhao.”
Grandma Min explained earnestly, "After all, you are in the capital, surrounded by powerful and influential families who are eyeing you covetously. If you reveal even the slightest clue, it will put Min Ji in a hopeless situation."
"Besides, knowing nothing is the best protection for you!"
"We can plant spies in Xixi, and Xixi has also planted many spies within our Dayan territory. No one knows which unintentional word you utter will become Min Ji's death warrant."
"If Min Ji gets into trouble in Xixi, you and the entire Xuanping Marquis's mansion will inevitably be in dire straits!"
"Then I should thank Min Ji for thinking of me," Min Qiao said sarcastically.
"If that's the case, then why are you telling me now?"
Madam Min paused, then said with infinite mockery, "It can't be because I'm not in the capital right now and there's no danger around, can it?"
“No,” Grandma Min shook her head in denial. “We’re telling you this now because Min Ji asked us to!”
Madam Min narrowed her eyes. "You have connections with Min Ji?"
“Of course.” Min Heng, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected, his tone particularly proud.
However, he was glared at fiercely by Old Madam Min as soon as he finished speaking. He then composed himself and shut his mouth.
Suddenly, Madam Min remembered that after Wei Jia visited the Min family once, she went to Xixi alone without permission.
Could it be that Wei Jia discovered something related to Min Ji at the Min family's residence?
“Min Jinian contacted us once before,” said the old lady Min. “He said that if you came to Huizhou, he would tell you about his affairs.”
"Then, I'll have you escort Pan'er to Xi'an."
"How did he know I would come to Huizhou?" Min Qiao's heart was already in turmoil.
If she remembered correctly, Min Hui died on New Year's Eve!
The Marquis of Annan's family launched their attack on her on New Year's Eve!
Emperor Xiaozhao explicitly decreed that the joint trial would take place on the sixteenth day of the first month!
And the date she decided to leave Beijing for Huizhou was also the sixteenth day of the first lunar month!
How did Min Ji know before the new year that she was leaving the capital for Huizhou?
Surely it couldn't all have been part of his plan?
How is that possible?!
No, no, no, she must have missed some details!
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