Hearing that the Ninth Prince was really going to mobilize a large force to investigate the family affairs of the Wen Ning Marquis Mansion, Jiang Jinyan was slightly startled. Before he could say anything, he heard the other party say:
"Jiang Xiancao is my prince's fiancée. She's already on the Ministry of Rites' roster and will be listed in the imperial family's imperial register. Her status is far superior to that of ordinary noblewomen. Now that she's implicated in an attempted murder case and has conflicting opinions with her sisters, this matter concerning my prince's marriage warrants serious scrutiny.
Furthermore, it was the Empress Dowager's idea that Jiang Xiancao and I betrothed, so I should report this to her. If anyone lies in their testimony, they would be guilty of deceiving the Empress Dowager. According to the laws of Dasheng, the Wenning Marquisate will be held accountable for their lax management of the household and for raising such a rebellious person. I hope that the eldest son will treat this matter with caution."
Jiang Jinyan's face turned pale instantly, and cold sweat ran down his forehead.
He raised his hand to wipe it away and was about to persuade the Ninth Prince not to disturb the Queen Mother, but he heard Jiang Xiancao chuckle mockingly.
He couldn't help but look up and saw an unfathomable cold light flashing in the Ninth Prince's eyes.
Jiang Xiancao looked him in the eye without dodging or avoiding, a smile on her lips. "Didn't the eldest son declare before me that there was no hidden agenda? Why do you look so embarrassed now? Could it be that what Jiang Xiancao said is true, and that you, the Jiang family, have something to hide, and that's why you don't dare to investigate?"
Jiang Jinyan came back to his senses and lowered his head suddenly, suppressing the panic in his eyes.
"I have a clear conscience and will obey the prince's orders!"
At this time, the steward of the Wenning Marquis's Mansion lifted the curtain and came in, "Your Majesty, Young Master, the Second Miss has woken up."
Jiang Xiancao's eyes turned, and he ordered in a cold voice, "It just so happens that I have something to ask her. Young Master, why don't you lead the way?"
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