Chapter 222: Taking Down the Minister of Industry

"But that's not all. Ever since Lin came into the family, your mother has fallen ill."

"Although you were born and your mother's life in the backyard was somewhat comforting, her health had already deteriorated. She died of illness just a few months after your father became the Minister of Works."

"Your grandfather didn't want to care about your father at first, but you and your daughter are still living in the He family. Only when the He family is well, can you be well."

"So your grandfather also helped your father get promoted."

"I didn't expect your mother would not have such a fate."

"Later, less than half a month after your mother passed away, your father made Lin his wife."

The Marquis’ wife paused at this point.

He looked quietly at He Yuyao in front of him, fearing that she would not be able to accept it for a while.

However, I didn't expect He Yuyao to look so calm, as if she had known about this for a long time.

He Yuyao had indeed known it a long time ago. Well, that’s not right. It cannot be said that she had known it a long time ago. She had just guessed it a long time ago.

After a long silence, He Yuyao looked at Madam Hou in front of her with a serious face: "Madam, is my mother's illness related to the Lin family?"

He Yuyao's question was not a question, but it seemed as if she already knew the inside story.

Madam Hou raised her head in surprise and looked at He Yuyao in front of her.

But she looked at him with determination in her eyes.

After a long while, he finally nodded and said, "After your mother passed away, your grandmother sent someone to investigate and found that it was indeed Lin who secretly put drugs in your mother's food, causing her health to gradually deteriorate."

Hearing this, He Yuyao let out a long breath.

It turned out that the answer was already beside him, but he was still deceiving himself and enjoying all of this in the He family's yard.

"Why did grandpa and grandma let Lin and me go... Lord He?" He Yuyao was unwilling to call him father anymore.

"Your grandfather and grandmother," Mrs. Hou's voice was choked with sobs when she spoke of this, "They hated me so much. I heard from your grandmother that your grandfather had even drafted a memorial, but he just gave up in the end."

"After all, you still live in the He family. If the He family collapses, you will also be a victim."

When He Yuyao heard Mrs. Hou's words, an idea suddenly flashed in her mind.

But I didn't say it out loud.

I'd better confirm this matter with my cousin.

The two chatted about some other things, but never mentioned Pei Xian or the He family again.

Before leaving, He Yuyao turned around and bowed to Madam Hou: "Old Madam, I came to visit you today only because of the friendship between you and your grandmother."

Madam Hou knew that this was Sister Yao's attempt to clear herself of the matter.

She should have made a decision.

Seeing the determination in the child's eyes, Mrs. Hou suddenly felt that she was really old and these children had grown up.

He stepped forward and pulled He Yuyao's hand: "I have never been afraid of these things. If you need a witness, I am willing to testify for you."

The Marquis' wife inexplicably developed a kind of courage.

When she was a noblewoman, she was also a cheerful girl. But after she got married, she had more to worry about and became timid.

He Yuyao is busy investigating the cause of her mother's death.

Inside the palace, the third prince also received Guangqian's reply.

Guangqian was previously sent by the Third Prince to investigate all matters concerning Lin Yin, but due to many complications, he was delayed for half a day.

It was almost dark when Guangqian returned to Changqiu Palace.

"Your Highness." Guangqian stood in front of the Third Prince very respectfully, waiting for his questions.

The third prince was extremely satisfied with the two young eunuchs. He had never expected that his mother still had such a backup plan.

I must not let my mother down.

Thinking of this, the Third Prince raised his head and looked at Guangqian: "How is it?"

"To reply to your Highness, the matter has basically been clarified."

"Lin Yin was on her way back from a banquet prepared by Minister He's daughter."

"It was Miss He who framed me."

"The person who abducted her was also chosen by Miss He in advance."

"Miss He originally wanted to target Miss Rong, but for some reason, Lin Yin insisted on exchanging carriages with Rong Wenmiao, and that's why she was accidentally injured."

Knowing that the Third Prince did not care about the specific details, Guangqian only picked out the important things to tell him.

The Third Prince also quickly grasped the key point: "So it was Minister He's daughter who killed Minister Lin's daughter."

"If I remember correctly," the Third Prince said, as if he suddenly remembered something, "they are cousins, right?"

"To reply to your Highness, that's right." Guangqian answered seriously.

"Oh?" The Third Prince tapped the table lightly and began to think about something. This seemed to be a way for him to control Minister He.

Now he already has a Minister of Revenue under his control. If he can take down the Minister of Works, he will control two of the six ministries within one day.

If so...

The Third Prince thought of this and suddenly looked up at Guang Qian: "Accompany me to the He Mansion."

"Your Highness," the Third Prince said, but was interrupted by Yuan Fu, "It is already dark today, it is no longer suitable to leave the palace."

"If His Majesty knew that Your Highness visited a minister's home late at night, he would probably become suspicious."

"Besides, His Majesty will certainly know that Your Highness went to the home of the Minister of Revenue today. If you rashly go to the home of the Minister of Works at this time, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate."

After Yuanfu finished speaking, he lowered his head and stood obediently beside the third prince.

The third prince turned his head and looked at Yuanfu, and even Guangqian who was standing beside him was worried about him.

Although they were trained by Concubine De to serve the Third Prince, they knew long ago that the Third Prince had a bad temper.

Unexpectedly, the Third Prince just chuckled and said, "Yuanfu is right. I'll go another day."

Then he leaned back into his chair.

Hearing the third prince's words, Guangqian and Yuanfu both breathed a sigh of relief.

When Zhou went to Jingzhao Prefecture to file a complaint, quite a few people were affected.

The person who was most panicked about this matter was naturally Lin.

Lin hurried to He Yunyao's yard just to confirm with her how this matter had to do with her.

Unexpectedly, when He Yunyao saw her, she rushed towards her like crazy: "Mother, mother, my cousin came to see me, I didn't mean it."

When Lin heard this, her heart shuddered and she looked up at the maid following He Yunyao.

His face immediately darkened: "Is your lady like this today? Has she met anyone?"

This matter was planned jointly by He Yunyao and the third princess, but the third princess did not show up throughout the process. It was all carried out by He Yunyao and the maid beside her.