"Ding Maohe was also a little panicked at this time. He didn't know that this move would have such a big impact on the grain prices in the capital and nearby states and prefectures. He kept saying that even if he would buy grain to make wine in the future, he would not do it in such a rude way."
"I think this was just a joke that triggered a series of events. Ding Maohe did it unintentionally, so he probably didn't have any other intentions?"
After listening to Minister Qian, He Yanxiu nodded slightly, "Minister Qian has been in the Ministry of Justice for many years, has a lot of experience in solving cases, and is very careful and thorough in his work. I think everything has been investigated clearly."
"It's just that the situation is turbulent everywhere right now. The emperor is both concerned and worried about this matter, so we need to act more cautiously."
"Minister He is absolutely right." Minister Qian nodded. "In the next two days, I will personally check everyone's confessions one by one and conduct a thorough investigation to see if there is anything wrong."
"Thank you, Minister Qian." He Yanxiu bowed. "Is it convenient for me to take a look at Ding Maohe and other key people at this time?"
Minister Qian nodded hastily and led the way, "Minister He, please come this way."
He Yanxiu followed Minister Qian into the Ministry of Justice prison.
The prison was dark and damp, and there were many prisoners. Ding Maohe and others were imprisoned in different corners and could not communicate with each other.
He Yanxiu carefully looked at the current conditions of Ding Mao and several others.
Ding Maohe was short and fat, with a face that showed his innocence of the world, but with a hint of arrogance in his eyes, he was a typical rich young man.
The other managers were dejected at this time, looking as if they were worried that something might go wrong.
It seemed that everything was almost the same as what Minister Qian had found out.
This was probably an unintentional act? I just never thought it would cause such a big trouble...
After coming out of the Ministry of Justice, He Yanxiu was still thinking about this matter.
But when he arrived at the Su family residence and saw Su Yujin as usual, he found that she also looked worried.
"What's wrong?" He Yanxiu gently stroked the hair that fell beside her ears and joked, "It is said that women who are about to get married are the most unstable and easily worried about gains and losses. Are you starting to worry about getting married now?"
"Why should I worry about this matter?" Su Yujin curled her lips.
"Hmm?" He Yanxiu was surprised. "Then what could make you so uneasy?"
"Today I received something from Mr. Lou and Xiaoguai. They said they heard that you and I will be getting married soon, so they sent me a wedding gift." Su Yujin replied.
"Are you not happy to receive a gift?"
"I should be happy to receive gifts. In addition to many precious spices, Master Lou and Xiaoguai also sent many necklaces and bracelets made of beeswax and turquoise. They were very generous."
Su Yujin said, "The one who came to deliver something was the same escort company that delivered something last time. As usual, I sent back some of the commonly used pills and powders that I prepared on a daily basis as a return gift, and asked whether the last gift had been delivered to Master Lou and Xiaoguai."
"They answered with certainty, saying that all the things were delivered to Mr. Lou and Xiaoguai, but I saw that their expressions were quite unnatural, and their eyes were evasive, as if they were not telling the truth."
"I suddenly felt a little worried about the current situation of Mr. Lou and Xiaoguai, but when I saw the letter sent along with the gift was written by Mr. Lou and Xiaoguai, there was nothing wrong with it, so I felt a little conflicted..."
"Maybe I'm overthinking it?" Su Yujin said with a wry smile.
He Yanxiu thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "I remember Mr. Lou said that their Lou family is in Xueyue Mansion."
"Well, from what the two brothers said, the Lou family is a famous family in the spice industry in Xueyue Prefecture, and seems to be quite prestigious." Su Yujin said, "So I was wondering if I could ask someone to go and find out if the two of them are okay now?"
"Xueyue Prefecture is adjacent to the border, and it is a prefecture that border trade must pass through. The border troops are also nearby." He Yanxiu said, "Wu Xingyu has now followed Duke Dingguo to the west, and the Lu family has also sent several generals to guard the border. I sent someone to send a letter to Wu Xingyu, asking him to go and find out when he is free, and report back in time if there is any news."
"Yeah." Su Yujin nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry." He Yanxiu reached out and squeezed Su Yujin's palm.
He Yanxiu's movements were gentle, yet powerful enough to make Su Yujin feel at ease.
Su Yujin's frown relaxed and she put on a faint smile again. "You came earlier today than usual. Are you being lazy and not doing your job?"
"How could that be? I just went to the Ministry of Justice for something. If I go back to the Ministry of Revenue, I won't be able to do anything, so I just came here first."
He Yanxiu reached out and pinched Su Yujin's nose, "How can you say that about your future husband?"
"No one treats their future wife like you do." Su Yujin rubbed the tip of her nose to protest, but she pulled He Yanxiu's sleeve again, "But you came just in time. I'm asking someone to sort out the boxes. Come and take a look for me."
The boxes and crates that were being sorted out at this time were the dowry that would be taken to the He family when she got married.
"It just so happens that I just got this today. You can put it away together." He Yanxiu handed over a small box.
Su Yujin opened it and saw that the small box was filled with more than ten round and plump pearls.
I picked up one of the pearls using a handkerchief to hold it and looked at it. I saw that each pearl had a very good luster and a flawless surface, and was very beautiful.
"This pearl is actually of better quality than the one the emperor gave me before." Su Yujin sighed, "Where did you get it from?"
The best things are meant to be offered as sacrifices. Logically speaking, you can’t buy pearls of this quality outside.
"The decree to confer the title of Empress to Consort Shu has been issued, and it is scheduled for March. The new Empress will take the throne, and naturally all places will express their opinions. This is a batch of pearls presented by Hepu, Guangxi. The Emperor gave all of them to Consort Shu."
He Yanxiu said, "And His Royal Highness the Crown Prince shamelessly asked for some from Concubine Shu, and gave me some as well."
Gave you some? Su Yujin said she didn't believe it.
It must have been stolen! Seeing the suspicion in Su Yujin's eyes, He Yanxiu hurriedly explained, "It was really given to me by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
I know you stole it.
Su Yujin became more and more confident in her heart, but she did not expose it on her face. She just accepted the pearl and took He Yanxiu into the warehouse, where she watched Ai Cao and others packing things according to the list.
The things in the warehouse were packed up until early February.
There are more than eighty boxes neatly arranged in the warehouse, which looks very spectacular.
It is so spectacular that Su Yujin would sigh with emotion every time he comes.
However, after looking at the dowry list, Su Shaoyuan and Lu shook their heads.
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