Chapter 309 Exposed
Li Jixian was a useless spineless man. Not long after he was taken into the torture room by Shen Qingyuan, he confessed everything.
The awakening incense of Ningxiang Pavilion was brought back by him from Wengzhou. Jiao Niang and Mei Niang are not only skilled in martial arts, but also masters of making incense.
The two men could bring huge benefits to Li Jixian and were obedient to him in everything. Li Jixian was so happy that he naturally did not thoroughly investigate their backgrounds.
After interrogating Li Jixian, Shen Qingyuan went on to interrogate Jiao Niang and Mei Niang.
Both of them were stubborn and refused to say a word.
When the torture came, both of them wanted to commit suicide, but were stopped by Shen Qingyuan.
After the torture, the interrogation room was filled with a strong smell of blood. The two men were covered in blood and flesh, staring at Shen Qingyuan fiercely, like wolves, wanting to eat his flesh and chew his bones.
When being tortured again, Jiao Niang couldn't help but spit at Shen Qingyuan and cursed him.
Her pronunciation was very strange, and she didn't speak the Zhaoling dialect.
Shen Qingyuan understood that she was from Yuexi.
Combined with the information brought back by Xiao Yechen, Shen Qingyuan had already speculated that these spices were a conspiracy of Yuexi, but he could not be completely sure until he heard Jiao Niang speak Yuexi dialect.
Yuexi's wolfish ambition remains unchanged, and he has been plotting for a long time to overthrow Zhaoling!
It took more than an hour before the interrogation finally ended.
After leaving the torture room, Shen Qingyuan washed his hands and changed his clothes before going to see Chunxi.
Chunxi had woken up from her nap. When she saw Shen Qingyuan, she immediately called out softly, "Husband, you're finally here. You don't know that my child and I almost didn't get to see you today~"
Chunxi didn't know that Li Jixian had been arrested, so he acted with all his heart, trying to make the matter sound as serious as possible.
Shen Qingyuan walked over and embraced her in his arms, patting her back and cooperating to comfort her: "Madam, you are frightened. It is all your fault for not taking good care of you. Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely seek justice for you and your unborn child."
Chunxi put her arms around Shen Qingyuan's waist and said with emotion, "My husband is so kind."
Chunxi and Shen Qingyuan are in love here, but in the Taifu Mansion, the atmosphere between Zhao and Yun Wantang is cold.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you're being a little too doting on Xian'er. Even though the Marquis of Qingyuan was stripped of his title, Cao Chunxi is still the wife of a third-rank minister. How could Xian'er run to the gate of someone's house and shout for war and killing in front of so many people?"
Last time, Yun Wantang was embarrassed by the prince consort in the princess's mansion. In the past few days, Yun Wantang has been at home carefully teaching Yue Jie'er how to deal with emergencies. Suddenly, she heard that Li Jixian ran to snatch the child from Chunxi and even made a scene in the Dali Temple. Yun Wantang couldn't help cursing in her heart.
Can't this idiot who is always causing trouble and can't do anything good just calm down?
Yun Wantang's tone was full of reproach, and Zhao's face suddenly darkened. She said in a cold voice, "If my sister-in-law hadn't insisted on making Shen Qingchi her wife, would I have let her give birth to this child? Now my sister-in-law is planning to just give up on me?"
This marriage did not bring any benefits to Li Jixian. Instead, it made Zhao feel ashamed, and her resentment towards Yun Wantang grew deeper and deeper.
Yun Wantang frowned and retorted, "I persuaded my sister-in-law that day to keep the child with her, but it was my sister-in-law who insisted on writing the letter of severance and not wanting the child. Why did my sister-in-law let Xian'er snatch the child away?"
Of course, Li Jixian didn't want to snatch the child away and raise him well because of his father's love. He just wanted to find an excuse to cause trouble. Who knew that the matter would end up in the Dali Temple?
Zhao knew she was wrong, so she didn't respond. She simply said, "Now isn't the time to dwell on this. The most important thing is to rescue Xian'er first. Cao Chunxi is unharmed. Why are the Dali Temple holding Xian'er so tightly?"
Fortunately, Cao Chunxi was not hurt. If anything happened to Cao Chunxi, not to mention Li Jixian, I'm afraid the entire Taifu Mansion would be targeted by Shen Qingyuan.
Princess Baohua's sudden death had already drawn the attention of the imperial court to the Ecstasy Incense. Yun Wantang didn't want to cause any more trouble at this time and was about to send Zhao away when she heard her say, "Xian'er discovered a lot of secrets during his trip to Wengzhou this time. If my fifth brother's wife doesn't help me rescue Xian'er, it would be terrible if Xian'er said something harmful to my fifth brother and his wife."
Zhao's words were full of threats. Yun Wantang's face changed slightly and he quickly asked, "What did Xian'er say to my sister-in-law?"
"I'm old and can't remember. Wait until Fifth Brother's wife rescues Xian'er and asks her in person, and you'll know."
After saying this, Zhao walked away in a swagger.
Yun Wantang just felt upset.
She and Li Huaijing bought a lot of land in Wengzhou to grow spices, so they could continuously supply Wuyou Pavilion with the incense. This was a big business that could make money in the long run, but there were many people in Hanjing and they were bound to be targeted.
Letting Li Jixian and Wei Lingze go to Wengzhou was indeed intended to get them to do this together, but the initiative must be in the hands of the couple, and they must also get the lion's share of the profits.
The people in charge of spices in Wengzhou are all Yun Wantang's confidants. Li Jixian is just a playboy, but what can he find out after a trip to Wengzhou?
Yun Wantang was worried, so he immediately wrote a letter and had it sent to Wengzhou.
As soon as the messenger left, Wei Lingze came again.
Yun Wantang wanted to ask him something about Li Jixian, so she changed her clothes and went to see him. "Ze'er, why are you here so suddenly? Is there anything my sister wants me to do?"
Yun Wantang had a gentle smile on her face, looking very kind and amiable. Wei Lingze curled his lips, but said, "Ningxiang Pavilion has a refreshing fragrance that's been selling very well lately. I wanted to buy some to try, but they're out of stock. So I had no choice but to come and ask my aunt for some."
Wei Lingze's tone was quite cold, and Yun Wantang felt that it sounded a bit weird.
Her eyelids twitched, and she asked in surprise, "What kind of awakening fragrance is this? I haven't been out these days and haven't even heard of it. Why did Ze'er think of buying it from me?"
Wei Lingze lowered the corners of his lips, his expression gradually colder: "Aunt, I'm not an outsider either. You don't have to act in front of me."
Yun Wantang didn't take Zhao's threat seriously, but Wei Lingze's words made Yun Wantang feel uneasy.
What happened in Wengzhou? Why did Wei Lingze and Li Jixian change after returning from their trip there?
Just as she was getting anxious, a servant came to report: "Fifth Madam, Lord Shen from the Censorate is here. The old lady wants everyone to go to the front hall."
Li Jixian has been detained in the Dali Temple, so why is Shen Qingyuan coming to the Taifu Mansion?
Yun Wantang became increasingly anxious, and Wei Lingze stood up at the right moment. "Since Auntie is busy, I won't bother you. I'm very curious about that awakening incense. I hope Auntie can send someone to give it to me as soon as possible to see what kind of rare item it is."
"Zer, wait!"
Yun Wantang tried to stop him, but Wei Lingze just strode away.
When he was almost at the gate, he ran into Shen Qingyuan.
Shen Qingyuan did not come alone, he also brought many black-armored guards from the Dali Temple. It did not seem like he came simply to seek justice for Cao Chunxi, but more like he was going to confiscate his property.
Wei Lingze's heart suddenly trembled, and he subconsciously quickened his pace, but was stopped by Shen Qingyuan: "Master Wei."
Wei Lingze stopped and said calmly: "Master Shen, what's the matter?"
"I have something to ask you about the Taifu Mansion. I would like to ask you to come with me."
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