Chapter 140 Fear

A dozen people in black brocade clothes appeared out of nowhere, each of them looking like ghosts, and came forward to carry them.

The people from the third room wanted to struggle, but when they thought of the fate of the second steward Qi, they stopped talking and their spirits were no longer as high as before.

They even looked at each other with deep regret, worried that Shang Ji would really kill them.

So, after the guards dragged away the people from the third house, the entire Yunjin Courtyard became much quieter.

Big drops of sweat were dripping down Shang Silang's forehead.

He had stayed in the peaceful Sui'an City for too long and had long forgotten that his sixth brother was a general who had the final say.

If their father was really gone, they wouldn't know how difficult it would be for them to make a living under Shang Ji.

So, he calmed down and said.

"Don't be angry, Sixth Brother. Third Uncle is the elder after all, and it's not right to touch him like this."

"Now that you remember that the Third House is the elder, aren't the Fifth House the elders as well? They were still kicked out by Madam Wei and Madam Jiao, with their hands and feet tied. Why didn't you come out to speak up for them then?"

Shang Silang was so stunned by Shang Ji's retort that he couldn't say a word in response.

Seeing that her son was defeated, Mrs. Wei could no longer sit still, so she shifted her focus and spoke to Du Jingyi.

"Sixth brother's wife, please forgive your husband. We are all family, there is no need to make things so awkward."

Du Jingyi, who was suddenly called, immediately coughed a few times and spoke as if she was too weak to take care of herself.

"General...General, I dare not...dare not refute your words."

She spoke a few sentences in a discontinuous manner, and I thought she was going to faint in the next second.

Mrs. Xing covered her smiling mouth with a handkerchief, fearing that others would see her joy.

And my impression of Du Jingyi was even better. He was fine yesterday, but today he is so "seriously ill". It takes a lot of skill for him to do this.

Xing Zhaoze looked back and forth between the few people, eager to find out some trick.

Seeing her behaving like this, Mrs. Wei really didn't know what to say for a moment.

It was Shang Ji who spoke first.

"There is a special medicine in the army that is very effective in treating injuries caused by swords and arrows. I have ordered people to apply it to my father. The doctor also said that he will wake up after a few hours of sleep, so there is no need to worry too much."

"How dare a criminal assassinate an official under the emperor's feet? He must be tired of living. The people from the Capital Region Office have already arrested him. I will go and interrogate him in person later to see if there is someone behind this!"

When someone uttered these four words, Aunt Jiao's eyes became panicked.

But he lowered his head and dared not let outsiders see him.

Although what she did was perfect, there was still one missing step. She never expected that the man would be captured accidentally.

She wasn't looking for a death warrior, so he might reveal the matter in no time.

Although that person has never seen his true face, everything is hard to say.

Mrs. Wei had the same idea as her, so she asked.

"Are you sure this is the person that Gyeonggi-si captured?"

"What's the matter? Madam Wei wants to say a few words to her parents?"

Shang Ji's mouth was as sharp as a god today, and every word he said hit Mrs. Wei's heart.

Her brother from her mother's side is the deputy commander of the Gyeonggi-si. If the assassin really falls into his hands, there is still some room for maneuver.

But of course she wouldn't say that at this moment.

"I don't understand what Liu Lang is saying. Now that he has been arrested, you must give him a thorough trial to see if there is anyone behind this!"

When she said this, she looked confident, but in fact she felt guilty.

Shang Ji stared at her as if he was staring at some prey, with a mocking expression on the corner of his mouth.

For a moment, Mrs. Wei was quite confused.

Just as the two were confronting each other, some people suddenly rushed in from outside. They were wearing armor and it was obvious at a glance that they were from the Gyeonggi Province.

Their reckless intrusion scared everyone.

The leading commander saw Shang Ji as soon as he entered the room. Without saying a word, he stepped forward, bowed respectfully and spoke.

"Meet the General."

"Um."

His status among all the military generals is very high, and no one would think that he is a person who relies on the glory of his father.

So, he was the first one to greet others after coming in, and then he greeted and spoke to others.

"My apologies, Madam Duke. I came here today because the Duke was assassinated in the street."

Mrs. Wei's heart was in turmoil, but she still looked worried.

"What's the situation? Did they catch the person who did it?"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"Well, the man was captured on the spot. I thought this matter was unusual, so I personally escorted him here. If the Duke's Mansion wants to deal with it on their own, then they can keep him. If they want to make a big fuss, then I will take him back to the Capital Division for interrogation!"

The commander spoke fluently and explained the situation clearly in just a few sentences.

"Leave."

"Of course I'm going to stay."

Shang Ji and Madam Wei spoke at the same time, but their meanings were different.

Mrs. Wei wanted to keep the assassin to cause trouble, for example, to make the case go unpunished.

But Shang Ji wanted to keep that person just to show it to Madam Wei.

With his ability to interrogate the killer, it would probably take him until dark before he knows everything.

When the commander heard the two people in charge of the Duke's Mansion speak in unison, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he did not take the person away on his own initiative, otherwise if some unknown secret was revealed, he would be the one to take the blame for no reason.

So, he waved his hand.

I saw people from the Gyeonggi Prefecture picking up a man and throwing him in front of the hall. He was tied up tightly and a cloth was stuffed in his mouth.

When Aunt Jiao saw that person, she couldn't help swallowing, then she turned sideways, not daring to look directly at the other person, for fear of being recognized.

Du Jingyi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly raised a question.

"Mammy, are you sick too? Why are you sweating all over?"

Hearing what Du Jingyi said, Aunt Jiao felt so angry that her teeth were itching.

The more he tried to hide, the more she would pull him out, so he deliberately lowered his voice and spoke.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. I am indeed feeling a little uncomfortable, but it is not a big deal. I should serve you more."

"Madam Jiao is truly a loyal servant. Even in such a situation, she still wants to serve Madam Wei wholeheartedly. I really admire her!"

It's a double entendre, and those who understand will understand.

Mrs. Wei narrowed her eyes and looked at Du Jingyi, trying to see something, but even if Mrs. Wei stared at her, she couldn't get any answer.

Instead, Du Jingyi looked at the man struggling on the ground and said with a worried look on his face.

"Is it him who assassinated my father-in-law? The Duke's Mansion has no grudge against him, why would he do this? Could it be that someone hired him to do this? The general must investigate thoroughly."

As soon as she opened her mouth, Aunt Jiao was so frightened that she felt a chill down her spine.

(End of this chapter)