The people said in disbelief: "No way."
"But now that the family has been divided, this should be the case. This is the first time I've seen a mother be so cruel."
Among the chattering people, one person lowered his voice, but with a sense of urgency that could not be ignored: "You may not know yet."
"Know what?" someone in the crowd asked curiously.
The man's voice was deep: "There is news from the palace. The emperor has ordered General Shang to thoroughly investigate the mastermind behind Wanhetang. If successful, he will be rewarded with a title of nobility;"
"Isn't this good?" Everyone was happy for General Shang after hearing the news, but they still had doubts in their hearts: "But why did Madam Shang choose to break off the engagement at this time?"
The man sighed and continued, "If we don't find out, the whole family will be executed."
"The whole family should be executed? Why should the whole family be executed?" The discussions in the crowd gradually became low.
"I see. But as soon as the imperial decree was issued, she broke off the engagement with her youngest son. This speed is a bit too fast..."
The man was very willing to tell everyone this: "You don't know, this old lady Shang has always favored her second son and has never paid any attention to General Shang. She must be ruthless if she is used to being partial."
"Madam Shang's thoughts are really hard to understand. She doesn't love General Shang, but prefers Minister Shang." Everyone expressed their confusion.
"That's right. Even if a normal person cannot treat everyone equally, he should at least favor the filial General Shang." Another person echoed.
"I think there is something wrong with Madam Shang's brain." The discussion in the crowd gradually turned into criticism of Madam Shang.
At this moment, inside Shang Yuanshan’s mansion, the family hugged each other tightly.
Shang Qian'an showed a rare excitement on his face: "That's great, the engagement is finally over."
Lin Siqing's eyes fell on Shang Yuanshan's face. She could feel Shang Yuanshan's heartache. She comforted him softly: "Yuanshan, don't be sad. If it weren't for her, it wouldn't have come to this."
Shang Yuanshan held Lin Siqing's hand tightly: "Siqing, don't worry, I won't have any regrets anymore."
However, this warm reunion moment was interrupted by a hurried knock on the door.
Shang Yuanshan frowned and opened the door with dissatisfaction, only to see Liu Quan standing outside anxiously.
"General Shang, I have just finished interrogating Madam Cong. She has confessed that she bought the Luohui powder this time, and the dementia powder given to the eldest master eight years ago.
The chef Li in the kitchen was the husband of Nanny Cong's cousin. She gave him 100 taels of silver and asked him to help her poison the food."
Shang Yuanshan's face darkened. "Is that all?"
"No, General Shang, please listen to me."
Liu Quan was afraid that Shang Yuanshan would blame him, but he couldn't hide this matter. "After Madam Cong confessed her guilt, I sent her to the prison, but I just received news that Madam Cong died in the prison."
"Dead?"
"Well, dead."
"Not suicide?"
Liu Quan nodded. "The lips are purple."
Shang Yuanshan turned around and looked at Lin Siqing and the others.
They all knew that even Shang Wanning was not capable of carrying out this murder with so many loopholes, so someone must be helping him.
This leaves the evidence of poisoning, which must have been intentional.
Shang Yuanshan raised the corner of his mouth. This matter was indeed becoming more and more interesting. It was indeed useful to keep Shang Wanning and the others.
I just wonder how the person behind the scenes will respond when he finds out that they have just broken up. Will Shang Wanning still be of use to him?
Although Liu Quan saw that Shang Yuanshan did not blame him, he was very worried about Shang Yuanshan's mental state.
He had just heard on the way to General Shang's mansion that General Shang and his mother had signed a letter of severance.
This old lady Shang is really cruel.
"General Shang, are you okay?"
Shang Yuanshan raised the corner of his mouth and took out a banknote from his arms. "It's okay, after all, this Madam Cong is an old lady who has been with my mother.
Use this hundred taels of silver to buy her a good coffin and send her home."
Liu Quan was wondering if this was still Shang Yuanshan? This Nanny Cong poisoned him, but he didn't want to throw her into a mass grave, but wanted to buy her a coffin.
"Why are you still standing there like an idiot? Oh, tell her family that she died of poisoning."
"Okay, then when will General Shang investigate the affairs of Wanhetang?"
Shang Yuanshan: "Tomorrow at 9:00 p.m., bring your people to the General's Mansion to find me."
"Okay, General. I will go and deal with Madam Cong's body first."
"Go ahead."
Liu Quan finally felt relieved. As long as General Shang was willing to take action, he still had hope of survival.
Shang Yuanshan has made his decision. He wants to cause unrest in the capital city first.
Shang Yuanshan's smile was like the warm sunshine of spring. He looked at Shang Yanqing and said, "Yanqing, take Yangyang with you to play with daddy tomorrow."
[Yes, yes~] Shang Yangyang's heart was filled with joy and anticipation.
Shang Yanqing sensed something ominous in his father's expression, and he could probably guess it. "Dad, what are you going to do?"
"You'll know when the time comes." Shang Yuanshan's mouth corners raised and a sly smile spread across his face.
"Yan Qing, the poisoning issue has been resolved. You don't have to study so hard all the time. Dad will take you out to relax." Shang Yuanshan really didn't want his son to study so hard anymore. It was time to go out and see the world.
Shang Yanqing was very curious about what his father was going to do.
"Okay." Shang Yanqing nodded in agreement.
Shang Qingan stepped forward and grabbed Shang Yuanshan's sleeve: "Dad, take me with you."
"And me, and me." Shang Qian'an was not willing to be left behind and ran forward.
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