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Zhao Qian was stumped by the question, and after thinking for a moment, he tentatively replied:
"Madam, could it be that Doctor Jiang felt ashamed and unable to stay in Jiangbei because of what happened to Granny Li and her daughter yesterday, which is why he chose to leave overnight?"
I don't think so.
Yan Xiao shook her head, her face expressionless, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking. She simply analyzed:
"If it was just because of what happened yesterday, she wouldn't have left in such a hurry, much less sneakily. Something is clearly wrong with her."
Zhao Qian agreed with Yan Xiao's words, because that was also something he couldn't understand.
He sent a letter to the military camp last night, asking if Jiang Xinrui had returned to the camp, and the answer was no.
If we calculate the time it took for Jiang Xinrui to return to the house, the city gates would have been closed by then, so she shouldn't have been able to leave.
Last night, he instructed the city guards to keep a close watch after the city gates were opened, and to intercept Jiang Xinrui if they saw her.
This morning, he even went to ask the guards at the city gate if they had seen Jiang Xinrui, but the result was still no.
Yan Xiao didn't expect Zhao Qian to give her a definite answer, but Jiang Xinrui's actions made her feel uncertain and powerless, as if things were completely beyond her control.
She disliked this feeling intensely, and after thinking for a moment, she looked at Zhao Qian and coldly ordered:
"She was alone, and running away must have been a spur-of-the-moment decision. If no one was there to meet her, she couldn't have gone far in a short time. She should still be in the Jiangbei area at this moment."
Since we can't find him, let's just issue a bounty for his capture. We need to see him alive or dead.
"A warrant for arrest?"
Zhao Qian was momentarily taken aback by Yan Xiao's command, and after a moment's hesitation, asked with some difficulty:
"But madam, what grounds should we use to issue an arrest warrant for her?"
What reason could Yan Xiao have? She just wanted Jiang Xinrui dead, but she couldn't say it outright. Instead, she found a plausible excuse:
"Jiang Xinrui is the military doctor of my Shen family army. Now she has run away secretly without a word. She is obviously guilty and may be suspected of colluding with the enemy. She is scheming against the unsuspecting. Who can guarantee what she has learned in the past two years?"
I had heard before that many soldiers in Shen's army had received favors from Jiang Xinrui and held her in high esteem, even believing she should be the general's wife.
Zhao Qian's eyelids twitched upon hearing this, and he quickly explained:
"Madam, please don't misunderstand. That's all in the past. Back then, the brothers all thought that Madam had no hope of survival, which is why a few short-sighted people had such thoughts. They're long gone now."
The general is also very virtuous and devoted to his wife; his relationship with Doctor Jiang is completely innocent.
"Why are you so nervous? I don't have the time or inclination to be jealous."
Yan Xiao's expression grew even colder, his tone more serious, and even carried an undisguised murderous intent.
"I just want to remind you that if Jiang Xinrui really is colluding with the enemy, let's not even talk about whether she poses a threat to the Shen family army given her understanding of them."
So, what about those in Shen's army who you said are short-sighted, who have received some favors from Jiang Xinrui, or who secretly admire Jiang Xinrui? Is it possible that they might collude with her from the inside?
"When necessary, it's better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. Do I really need to teach you that?"
Zhao Qian was stunned when he heard this; he really hadn't thought of this.
Because he had a preconceived notion that Jiang Xinrui was deeply in love with Shen Muzhi and had suffered a lot for the general, he believed she would not have any ulterior motives towards him.
In addition, Jiang Xinrui was always seen as a kind-hearted and good-tempered doctor in their eyes, so they were even less likely to think in that direction.
But after yesterday's events, it's clear that appearances can be deceiving.
Besides, things are different now. After Yan Xiao appeared, Jiang Xinrui saw her hopes dashed, and yesterday she was humiliated by Yan Xiao. They say a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, so it's entirely possible that she might do something out of love turned to hate.
After Yan Xiao finished speaking and saw that Zhao Qianjiu didn't react, she lost her patience.
"What, does Guard Zhao think I'm wrong, and have another explanation for Jiang Xinrui's sneaky escape?"
"No, I wouldn't dare."
Zhao Qian dared not think any further, and only voiced his doubts and concerns:
"I think what you said makes sense, but Doctor Jiang has always had a high reputation in the army. If we issue an arrest warrant without any strong evidence, I am worried that it will be difficult to convince the people."
"I'm not afraid of anything, but I'm worried about people criticizing Madam, saying that she wanted to kill Doctor Jiang out of personal motives."
Do I look like someone who's afraid of being gossiped about?
Yan Xiao rolled her eyes at Zhao Qian, then took out the waist token that Shen Muzhi had given her and placed it on the table, ordering:
"I'm not discussing this with you; I'm giving orders to you and the city's garrison. Issue a warrant for Jiang Xinrui's arrest, regardless of whether she lives or dies. I will bear all the consequences myself."
The joke had gone this far, and they had even brought out the waist token. Seeing the waist token was like seeing Shen Muzhi himself. Even if Zhao Qian had any reservations, he dared not say anything more and quickly accepted the order and withdrew.
Although Yan Xiao gave such an order, her sixth sense told her that the chances of catching Jiang Xinrui were slim.
She always felt that Jiang Xinrui would be a problem for her in the future.
This feeling is awful, like having a thorn stuck in your throat. It won't kill you, but it's very noticeable and will keep bothering you, making it hard to eat or sleep, and you just want to get it out immediately.
Chiaki and Bandai saw that Yana had been staring at their breakfast for a long time without touching it, which made them a little worried.
After exchanging a glance, the two of them tacitly stepped forward to serve Yanxiao food and offered her some words of encouragement:
"Madam, the food is at the perfect temperature. It will get cold if you leave it any longer. Please try it."
Hearing Qianqiu's words, Yanxiao was able to bring her thoughts back to normal. Although she didn't have much of an appetite, she didn't intend to starve herself and picked up her chopsticks to start eating.
She's someone who starved to death once, and she would never let anything or anyone cause her to go against her stomach.
Since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. We've done all we can now, and we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. It's really not worth worrying about things that haven't happened yet.
Regardless of Jiang Xinrui's current situation or future prospects, since she's already determined to be an enemy rather than a friend, we'll find a way to kill her when we meet again.
What she needs to do now is make money, lots and lots of money. The saying "money makes the world go round" works in any world and in any era.
As long as she has enough money, she will have a certain amount of confidence to face any changes in the future.
Just as Yan Xiao finished eating, a servant came to announce that a guest had arrived at Yuanyitang.
This news immediately cheered Yan Xiao up, who was in a bad mood.
Yuan Yitang has been open for so long, and this is the first customer who has actually taken the initiative to come to her door. She couldn't help but be excited.
Without hesitation, she got up and ran outside quickly. It was only when Qianqiu reminded her that she wasn't wearing a cap that she remembered that she still had to keep her face a secret for the time being.
He quickly took the cap from Qianqiu and put it on, then hurried towards Yuanyitang.
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