Chapter 86 Summoning
Wang tightly gripped the handkerchief and muttered to herself.
These past few days, she had been harboring a lingering resentment, hoping that Rong Anbo would not mention her younger brother.
As long as he doesn't mention it, she can still deceive herself into thinking that he just doesn't love her, and doesn't want to harm the Rongguo Mansion or drag her younger brother down with him.
Duke Rongguo did not arrive at the Earl's residence until after dinner.
Although she was anxious, she was still able to see the old lady and the Marquis of Rong'an first, because everyone in the Rong'an Marquis's mansion treated her very well.
"Master, Madam has arrived."
Marquis Rong paused and looked towards the door. Madam Wang walked slowly and looked pale.
"lady!"
"elder sister!"
Duke Rongguo hurriedly put down the tea he had just brought to his lips and went to greet him.
Wang Shi held back her tears and said, "Zhi Nu, you've come."
Zhinu was the nickname of the Duke of Rongguo.
“Madam, we were just about to come see you, why did you come by yourself?” Marquis Rong asked with concern.
Lady Wang ignored him and simply watched the Duke of Rongguo quietly.
Wang's unusual behavior startled everyone in the room.
Just as Marquis Rong was about to speak, a servant rushed in from the doorway to report, "Reporting to the master."
"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"
The servant glanced at Madam Wang and Duke Rongguo beside him, unsure whether he should speak.
"Just say what you have to say. What kind of nonsense is this, beating around the bush like this!" the old lady said displeasedly.
"Yes," the servant replied immediately. "A woman came to the door, carrying a child in her arms, and with another person beside her. She said..."
"say what?"
"They said those two children belonged to the master."
After the servant finished speaking, Marquis Rong'an and the old lady were shocked.
"This is utterly absurd!" Rong Anbo flicked his sleeve and pointed towards the door. "Where did this troublemaker come from?"
"How dare you slander the Earl's Mansion! Throw them out!"
"We can't get rid of them...we can't get rid of them." The servant stammered, "They are also accompanied by...by Lord Shen, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."
"What?!"
Marquis Rong jumped up from his chair.
He glanced subconsciously at the Duke of Rong across from him.
The Duke of Rongguo trusted the Earl of Rong'an greatly and asked frankly, "What does this man surnamed Shen mean?"
"Sister, brother-in-law, please calm down, I'll go check on things!"
As he spoke, the Duke of Rongguo got up and walked out.
"Wait," Madam Wang said in a deep voice, "cough...cough cough..."
“Sister.” Duke Rongguo immediately turned around and came to Wang’s side.
He personally took the tea handed to him by the maid, blew on it to cool it down, and then gave it to Madam Wang.
Madam Wang took the tea and placed it on the table beside her, saying in a soft voice, "Zhi Nu, since you're all here..."
"I suppose Lord Shen is also here to investigate the case; why not invite him in?"
"We are upright and honest, and we have nothing to fear."
"Can..."
"Madam, Shen Zhao has clearly hired someone to deliberately frame and humiliate us. I'll go out and send him away right away!"
As he spoke, Rong Anbo got up and walked out.
"Sister, let your brother-in-law go and meet him." The Duke of Rongguo said, his tone displeased as he mentioned Shen Zhao.
If he weren't at the Rong'an Marquis's residence, he would have gone there himself to drive Shen Zhao away.
What is this old man doing here after all these years?
He misled his sister back then, making her a laughingstock in the whole capital. Now he's deliberately trying to anger her because he knows she's sick.
Before Lady Wang could stop him, Marquis Rong'an had already left.
The old lady's face also darkened. "Duke Rong, your sister is not well. Why don't you help her down to rest?"
"It will also give you two siblings a chance to talk."
"With the Lord here, he will surely bring the culprit to justice!"
Seeing how much the old lady cared about Wang's health, the Duke of Rongguo regarded her as his own mother and said, "Thank you for your concern, old lady."
"Such petty tricks are not enough to make my elder sister and my father take them seriously."
The old lady's expression relaxed slightly.
“Brother, although Lord Shen…” Wang did not say it explicitly, “he is not that kind of person when it comes to matters of right and wrong.”
"So many years have passed, he wouldn't be so petty."
"Sister!"
"Listen to your elder sister, bring them in," Wang said. "What if it really is something important?"
“Even if the Earl has a mistress, that is a private matter. For it to attract Lord Shen’s attention, it must be something serious.”
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Rong pondered for a moment, and thought that what Lady Wang said was correct.
Although I despise Shen Zhao, I have to admit that he is an upright and honest official.
He hasn't had anything going on with his sister over the years, so he probably won't do anything outrageous now that he's here.
"Let the Earl handle it," the old lady said anxiously.
Lady Wang glanced at the Duke of Rong and gently pinched his arm.
Duke Rong saw a hint of pleading in Wang's eyes and a sense of suspicion arose in his heart.
He then followed up on Wang's words, saying, "It just so happens that I, the Duke, also want to see what tricks Shen Zhao is up to."
"Go, let the Earl bring the person in."
Duke Rongguo gave instructions to his personal servant.
"yes."
As Rong Anbo reached the door, he saw the person standing there and felt a pang of panic, but quickly hid himself.
Before he came out, he prayed in his heart that it wasn't really Hua'er and her son.
But after seeing it clearly, he took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm. "Lord Shen, what are you doing?"
He deliberately avoided looking at the woman kneeling beside him.
Shen Zhao was tall, and his scarlet official robe accentuated his outstanding temperament.
One glance is enough to tell that he was a handsome man in his youth.
He was neither humble nor arrogant, and his tone left no room for argument: "Lord Rong'an, this humble official is investigating the case according to the law. I hope that Your Excellency will be lenient."
"Investigating a case?" Marquis Rong'an said, "If you're investigating a case, why don't you go to your Dali Temple? What are you doing at my Marquis's residence?"
Shen Zhao glanced at the woman beside him, "Does the Lord really want me to explain things to you again?"
"you!"
The conclusion reached when Rong Anbo was rebuked.
Just as he was wondering how to respond, Rongguo Gong's servant came out and whispered his report.
At this moment, Rong Anbo's heart was churning like a tidal wave, but his face remained calm. "Since Lord Shen is investigating the case, please proceed."
As she spoke, she turned slightly to the side and gestured for him to enter.
"However, I must remind Lord Shen that you must take responsibility for your words."
These words were spoken with great emphasis, seemingly addressed to Shen Zhao, but actually intended for the woman beside him.
The woman lowered her head and was led by the soldiers towards the front hall.
Upon entering the mansion, the woman cautiously looked up at the interior furnishings.
This is the Earl's residence, and she will soon become its master.
Wait until you enter the lobby.
When Madam Wang saw the woman's face clearly, her heart suddenly ached.
"Lord Shen, please speak plainly," said Marquis Rong'an.
"No need for your reminder, Lord. I have always acted uprightly and honestly."
Rong Anbo felt frustrated and held his breath, remaining silent.
"Does Your Excellency know this person?"
"I don't know him!" Marquis Rong An didn't even lift his eyelids. "Shen Zhao, what exactly do you mean?"
"I am handling this case in accordance with the law, and I have no other intentions."
Shen Zhao remained expressionless. "Since the Earl says he doesn't know him, that makes things much easier."
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