It was getting dark.
However, at this moment they were still about sixty miles away from Ningzhou Prefecture.
There are no villages or towns to cross from here, and you have to go through a forest.
The bodies of the 'robbers' had been cleared away, and Bai Feng was discussing things with Yu Fu and Awei.
"Let's get going," Qin Sheng said.
Bai Feng turned his head, frowning, and said, "But my wife, we don't know anyone here. What if we walk at night—"
Qin Sheng: "You said yourself that you are unfamiliar with this place. If we rest for the night in the middle of nowhere, can you guarantee that we will be absolutely safe?"
"..."
He cannot guarantee that.
Moreover, there were quite a few corpses piled up not far away. It was alright for the men, but what woman wasn't afraid?
Anyway, it's only about sixty li away. If they quicken their pace, they can reach Ningzhou Prefecture by nightfall.
After having a simple meal of dry rations, the group continued on their journey.
...
Meanwhile, in the capital city, at the imperial palace.
When Yunyin entered, Yue Rongheng had just finished drinking his medicine. His headache had been relieved, but his face was still pale.
"master---"
Yunyin stepped forward, reaching out to pull the blanket over Yue Rongheng's legs, and whispered, "The person secretly protecting them has sent word that Qin Niangzi and the others should arrive in Ningzhou Prefecture around 9 PM tonight."
"Hmm." He closed his eyes and said after a while, "First thing tomorrow morning, have someone spread the word that the Earl of Pingyin is holding a grudge because of the divorce and even sent people to ambush and kill the Qin family's wife on the way. He is heartless and insane."
"..."
Yue Rongheng spoke in a calm tone, but every word he uttered sent a chill down Yun Yin's spine.
Ever since the news broke that the Earl of Pingyin had poisoned his own wife, it seems that every step he takes is a path to self-destruction.
"Yes." Yunyin nodded and withdrew.
He stopped at the door, puzzled. If his master was interested in that Lady Qin, why did he let her leave the capital?
However, Yunyin scratched his head, thinking it best not to ask.
...
At 3:45 PM, the carriage finally stopped in front of a vermilion gate, where several people were waiting.
Having traveled for so long, and considering what happened during the day, Qin Sheng looked exhausted.
"My lady, be careful---" Qiao'er was strong, and after helping Qin Sheng down from the carriage, she quickly grabbed a cloak and wrapped it around her.
Qin Sheng looked up at the plaque above the entrance, which had two relatively new-looking characters: Qin Mansion.
Upon arriving in Ningzhou Prefecture, her identity became that of a woman who had just divorced.
Yu Fu bought the house from a tea merchant who was in a hurry to return to his hometown, so the house wasn't sold for a high price.
Qin Sheng insisted that her parents not contribute to the cost of buying the house.
After deducting the 15,000 taels of alimony from Yin Wenxiao, she sold some of her own dowry and added her own savings.
Buying a house and slowly starting a small business is enough.
Qiao'er and Emerald supported Qin Sheng on either side, excitedly saying, "Wife, let's go inside and take a look!"
"Okay." Qin Sheng nodded.
A wave of emotion washed over her. This would be her home from now on, and she was determined to make the most of it.
...
Inside the main hall of the Yin residence.
This morning, two major incidents occurred at the Yin residence. First, dozens of corpses were discovered in a grove of trees outside Bixia Town. Second, on the morning of the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, Yin Wenxiao was taken to the Shuntian Prefecture office for questioning by the officials.
They said the case needed to be kept confidential, and without revealing a single word, they rudely took the person away.
When Old Madam Yin rushed to the front yard, only a group of Yin family servants remained, still in shock.
There's one more thing---
Aunt Ye was caught red-handed having an affair with a man in a theater.
Ye Jiaoniang was brought back with her hands and feet bound. When she was brought back, her clothes were disheveled and her hair was messy; it was obvious that she was...
"You shameless woman!" Old Madam Yin vented all her anger on Ye Jiaoniang, slapping her hard without saying a word.
"Madam..."
The steward rushed in, looking utterly astonished; despite the freezing weather, his forehead was covered in sweat.
"Something terrible has happened, Madam!"
The butler hurriedly bowed and shouted, "Outside, outside everyone's saying that the Lord has hired someone to kill his ex-wife, whom he has already divorced!"
"What did you say?"
Madam Yin suddenly felt dizzy and fainted.
However, she didn't remain unconscious for long. Two major events suddenly occurred in the household. If the old lady fainted again, what would the servants do?
So, Granny Bi and the steward discussed it and decided to either pinch the philtrum or pinch the fingers.
Finally, they managed to wake the old lady up.
Aunt Ye was still tied up, her clothes disheveled. Some kind maid had draped a garment over her to cover her up.
"Madam---"
Granny Bi cradled Old Madam Yin in her arms and asked, "You need to make a decision. What should we do?"
Madam Yin was breathing heavily, looking as if she was about to faint again, and even her voice had become hoarse.
"Go, first send someone to Shuntian Prefecture to inquire about the Earl's situation..."
The butler nodded, looked around, and finally gritted his teeth and went to find out the information himself.
The people from Shuntian Prefecture barged in directly. The incident happened so suddenly that everyone in the prefecture knew about it in no time.
Xuemei came with Aunt Lin.
The hall was packed with people. Xue Mei, without making a sound, pretended to accidentally step on Ye Jiao Niang's foot, who was kneeling on the ground.
The foot landed squarely on Ye Jiaoniang's hand, and Xuemei even ground it into it.
"Ah---" Ye Jiaoniang couldn't bear it and immediately cried out in pain, but Xuemei had already removed her foot.
"What are you yelling about?" Old Madam Yin glanced over impatiently and ordered her men to tie up Ye Jiaoniang and take her back to Mingyue Pavilion.
"Jiaoniang! Why is she tied up!"
It turned out that Ye Nishang had arrived. She pushed aside an old woman who was holding down Ye Jiaoniang and rushed towards her daughter.
During this time, Madam Yin was thinking of finding an opportunity to secretly send Ye Nishang to the nunnery.
We'll think of a way to make her die quietly in the nunnery later.
But I've been busy lately and haven't had time yet.
"Why is she tied up?" Old Madam Yin sneered, letting Granny Bi help her up.
Her fingers trembled slightly, but she pointed with all her might, as if she wanted to stab Ye Jiaoniang to death. "Ask her yourself what good things this little bitch has done!"
During this time, Ye Jiaoniang had been secretly dealing with the Sixth Young Master Yuan.
Yuan Xiuwen may seem like a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun, but in reality, he is full of cunning and shrewdness.
Ye Jiaoniang pleaded and begged him, promising him many benefits, but it was all in vain.
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