Xu Wanying was completely terrified, her eyes wide open, and the sound of astonishment in her heart was deafening.
The system paused for a moment before replying: [No comment! Anyway, you can rest assured, host, there won't be much of a romantic relationship between you and Xiaoya. Even if there is, it won't be friendship, much less love!]
Hearing its confident assurance, Xu Wanying finally felt relieved and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness, it's truly a blessing from our ancestors!
While the man was chatting happily about unifying the world, little did he know that the Jiang family members inside and outside the pavilion were experiencing a storm of turmoil.
Unexpectedly, Xing Xiaoya was truly so resourceful, even having a penchant for mirror polishing.
This is truly appealing to both men and women.
"Why are we talking about her again? Do you have any other gossip?" Xu Wanying asked, sounding slightly impatient.
Ever since Xing Xiaoya appeared, it's like she's been cursed, always following me like a shadow, impossible to shake off.
Even if the topic has nothing to do with her at first, it will eventually veer towards her. It can only be said that she is indeed the female lead who was sent from the sky, and no matter what the plot is, it will revolve around her.
[Yes, host, what's the rush! Jiang Chengxiao has been back in the capital for over two months. Aside from reporting to the palace and contacting old friends, he's spent the rest of his time searching for miraculous cures to escape his eunuch status. He's sought medical help everywhere, even consulting fortune tellers, but to no avail. Instead, he's encountered numerous swindlers. He even had eight or nine quack clinics vandalized and dozens of fortune tellers injured, scaring them so much they're afraid to even open their stalls.]
Recently, all the fortune-telling stalls on the streets of Wangjing have closed, and rumors are spreading. It's said that these fortune tellers offended a plague god and are now suffering the consequences, needing to lay low.
The system finally said something useful, and upon hearing this, Xu Wanying couldn't help but turn her head to look outside the pavilion.
The second couple stood outside, bathed in sunlight; they were a handsome couple, a perfect match.
But how many people know that this seemingly heroic and extraordinary man is actually a person tormented by inner turmoil, eager to get rid of being a eunuch?
She sighed, a slightly affected air: "Ah, everyone else is drunk while I'm the only one sober. Life's missing a great pleasure if I can't even share such interesting news!"
Her feigned pitiful appearance instantly provoked Jiang Chengxiao, causing his eyes to redden.
These three younger siblings are truly hateful. Not only do they laugh at him, but they also make sarcastic remarks. Yet he can't retaliate and can only endure it like a coward.
She didn't share it, but everyone in the Jiang family present heard it clearly. Not only his sister, but also his sister-in-law understood his situation.
Although no one has said anything openly, they are probably all wondering about it in their hearts.
He has lost face in front of his whole family.
Lu Ling naturally noticed that something was wrong with him, so she patted his arm as a gesture of comfort.
[Host, he can't hide this condition for long. Even if he can fool outsiders, he can't fool his wife. Lu Ling will soon notice his coldness and then realize that he's impotent. Maybe Lu Ling will come to you to confide in you.] The system even offered a few words of comfort.
[Don't even think about it. No matter how upset Lu Ling is about this, she wouldn't come to me with this. Although Jiang Chengli and I are married, we haven't consummated our marriage. What advice can I give her when she talks about such private matters? Can you use your brain before you speak?] Xu Wanying immediately rejected the idea, not forgetting to make a sarcastic remark.
The system, exasperated, said: [Host, you're making personal attacks again! There's still a lot of gossip about Jiang Chengxiao. If you say another word, I won't release it!]
Okay, go ahead and say it!
When Jiang Chengxiao heard this, he wished he could fly forward and make this person stop, so that he wouldn't keep taking advantage of him.
The fortune tellers in Wangjing dared not set up their stalls, and rumors spread like wildfire, causing widespread panic, even reaching the palace. The Emperor dispatched the Imperial Guards to investigate, and the investigation led back to Jiang Chengxiao.
The system stopped abruptly at this point, seemingly waiting for Xu Wanying's reaction.
But there was only a calm silence; Xu Wanying's expression didn't change much.
"Host, don't you have any ideas? If the investigation leads back to the Jiang family, it could have far-reaching consequences, directly triggering the downfall of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion, and you won't have an easy time either." It made a sarcastic remark.
"Heh, what do I have to worry about? The Jiang family has received elite education since childhood. Since Jiang Chengxiao dared to cause such a commotion, he must have a foolproof plan." Xu Wanying remained calm and composed.
The system grunted twice: [Host, what you said is quite true, but I'm really annoyed by your confident expression. I look forward to the day you break down!]
The Imperial Guards investigated and did find some clues, but after verification, it was proven that these clues were deliberately left to mislead others. At this time, a noblewoman in the inner palace suggested that since many officials had recently returned to the capital to report on their duties, and they had only been back a short time, causing such a commotion, it would be better to start with them. Jiang Chengxiao, as one of the officials sent to the outlying areas, was naturally also investigated.
The system continued to recount the whole story, this time explaining it clearly.
Jiang Chengxiao's third brother was a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and even a minor leader. He was very familiar with the Embroidered Uniform Guard's investigation mechanisms, so he easily escaped the investigation. In addition, the quack doctors and fortune tellers who had been dealt with gave their testimonies, saying that the murderer had sought them out to learn how to have sex with women, which further eliminated Jiang Chengxiao as a suspect.
After all, the second master of the Jiang family was a notorious playboy, so how could he be unsuitable? And so, the Embroidered Uniform Guard eventually set its sights on several powerful eunuchs.
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