Chapter 86: The General is Here
Ah Gui's scalp tingled, and he quickly reminded, "Butler Li!"
Butler Li was shocked and realized belatedly that he had overstepped the bounds.
However, if you can be a housekeeper in the Shen Mansion, you must have some adaptability.
Steward Li smiled innocently and waved his hand. "Look at me, an old man, I'm really outspoken. Miss Xiaowan and Captain Zhou haven't even discussed marriage yet, so it's too early to talk about this."
It turned out that he was worried about Achai.
As long as it wasn't discovered that she was Shen Yu's concubine.
Wen Wan thought about it carefully and felt that she was really seeing enemies everywhere. In the Shen Mansion, except for the general's wife Zhao and Chun Niang, no one else had ever seen her.
The group soon arrived at a yard.
Just as Butler Li said, this is a very exquisite courtyard, but the exquisiteness is a bit exaggerated. It doesn't seem like it is for guests to stay in, but more like it is for the owner to live in.
Chen Zhou had never seen such an exquisite courtyard and was so surprised that his mouth opened wide.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful."
Steward Li nodded at him, "You're so ignorant, kid. You call this beautiful? You've never seen the general's mansion in the imperial capital. It's truly stunning, with its carved beams and painted buildings."
Wen Wan's eyes flashed, and she pretended to be casual and said, "The general's mansion must be good. By the way, I heard that the general's wife came to the border town from the imperial capital. Is this true?"
Butler Li led them through the corridor and answered casually:
"It's true. But the general sent his wife back to the Imperial Capital last month."
Wen Wan was surprised, "You're going back so soon?"
Zhao and Chunniang were sent here to leave descendants for the general. Could it be that... Chunniang was already pregnant, so she retired after completing her mission?
Butler Li also sighed when talking about this.
"Alas, the general's wife fell ill, so the general sent someone to send her back to the capital in advance."
Wen Wan: "Oh."
She didn't show it on her face, but she was secretly happy in her heart.
Since Zhao and Chunniang are not here, she doesn't have to worry about her identity being leaked.
Wen Wan likes quietness, so Agui had communicated with the housekeeper Li early in the morning and decided that no one else would be left to serve in this small courtyard, just him and Chen Zhou.
Butler Li handed the key to the yard to Agui.
"This courtyard is inside the Shen Mansion. There are border city guards outside. As long as you don't go out, no one will be able to find this place."
After hearing this, the three of them relaxed a little and settled down with peace of mind.
*
The yard was fully equipped with all necessary utensils. Butler Li was thoughtful and had someone prepare spare clothes for the three of them in advance.
After settling down, Chen Zhou immediately went to the kitchen to help Wen Wan make medicine.
She was kidnapped these days and did not continue to take the medicine. Chen Zhou was worried about this, fearing that it would affect Wen Wan's eyes recovery.
Agui changed into the uniform of a guard of the general's mansion and went directly to the door of the general's mansion to inquire about the news.
In the evening, Chen Zhou prepared three dishes and a soup.
After Wen Wan drank the medicine, her mouth tasted very bitter. She had to eat several candied fruits before she had an appetite again.
When Agui came back, it was time for dinner.
"Fortunately, we entered the General's Mansion a little earlier. If we were a little later, those people would have caught up with us."
After he sat down, he was still feeling scared and was also very curious about the identities of those people.
"I really don't know where they come from. They can actually mobilize people from the government office in this border town."
"People from the government office are searching for me in all the streets and alleys. Fortunately, this is the general's residence. Even the government office doesn't dare to force their way in to look for me."
Hearing this, Wen Wan's expression froze, "Have you heard of Meng Jin, the Minister of Revenue?"
"Huh?" Agui was stunned. "You mean the top scholar from two years ago, who is now the favorite of the emperor?"
Wen Wan nodded, "Yes."
Agui's face turned pale and blue, and then he became indignant.
He slammed his palm on the table and cursed:
"I thought it was some young master from an aristocratic family who relied on his family's power to do such a wicked thing as exterminating his entire family. I didn't expect..."
"He's actually an official from our Duan Dynasty, and a high-ranking Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!"
No wonder Agui reacted so strongly.
If Wen Wan didn't know Meng Jin's identity, who would have thought that the person who killed people to silence them and did not care about the lives of innocent people would be the Minister of Revenue?
Chen Zhou opened his eyes wide, his expression confused. "Even if he is a high-ranking official, he can't just kill people casually."
Wen Wan raised her hand and rubbed his head, "You're right."
Chen Zhou continued, "Sister Xiaowan, don't be afraid. We have the captain and General Shen. When the general returns, he will definitely seek justice for the people who died unjustly."
Wen Wan sighed, "You do have confidence in the general."
Chen Zhou puffed out his chest and said, "It's natural."
*
In the main hall of the yamen.
Meng Jin raised the teacup and slammed it to the ground.
"A bunch of rubbish! They're right here in the border town, how could we possibly not find them?"
Prefect Wu sat on the side, shrinking his neck in embarrassment. Facing Meng Jin's attack, he did not dare to refute him face to face.
After all, he was the lord of a city, and his official position should not be lower than Meng Jin's. However, he was just a local official and did not dare to anger the officials from the capital. What's more, Meng Jin was not an ordinary official.
Meng Jin brought the emperor's secret decree, and although it didn't say what he was going to do, it was like holding the imperial sword, and he could only cooperate.
Governor Wu said timidly, "Our men have searched everywhere, but they really haven't found him. I'm thinking he might have already left the border town."
"Impossible." Meng Jin snorted coldly, "After she left, my people guarded the four city gates and would never let her leave the city. So she must still be in the city."
The prefect Wu was angry but dared not speak.
Meng Jin asked solemnly, "Are you sure you've searched every place in the city?"
Governor Wu nodded first, then paused as if he remembered something.
"There's one place I haven't looked for yet."
Meng Jin: "Where?"
Governor Wu hesitated for a moment before saying, "General Shen's residence."
The people from the yamen didn't dare to search General Shen's residence.
When Meng Jin heard this, his colleague, Qian Hei, shuddered. "Oh right, that young lieutenant is Shen Yu's man. With this relationship, she might have really hidden in the Shen Mansion!"
He stood up and tried to walk out, "Gather the troops, let's search the Shen Mansion."
Wu Taishou was startled. "No, that's not good."
He couldn't afford to offend either of these two ancestors.
Meng Jin said without even turning his head, "What are you afraid of? I will take care of everything. I am doing my job according to the emperor's order. Even if I turn the Shen Mansion upside down, what can Shen Yu do to me? Besides, Shen Yu is not in the border town now."
Governor Wu was still timid. "General Shen is known for his vindictiveness. If he comes back and finds out we searched his mansion, he will definitely not let it go."
Unfortunately, Meng Jin didn't listen to his advice at all. He got on his horse and led his men towards the Shen Mansion.
Governor Wu was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and followed.
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