Qian Xing had no idea what they were talking about. Seeing these people making a scene in front of his door made him feel unlucky, and he felt that someone was targeting him.
Although he knew that Qingyin Tea was a good thing and he would crave it if he didn't drink it for a day, he thought it was too much.
Someone is definitely plotting against him in the dark.
Thinking this, he glanced at Lu Baichuan. So far today, this couple has been the most troublesome, and it's very likely that they are targeting him!
He just couldn't find a reason. He and his friends kept to themselves, so why were they targeting him?
Qian Xing is completely bewildered. He has no idea that he was used by Guan Yulian, abandoned by his children, or even that he was being watched by Lu Baichuan and his group.
"What nonsense are you all spouting? When have I ever wronged you!"
With so many people around, it was really inconvenient for Qian Xing to have the people driven away. Dressed in a wedding robe, he stood in the crowd, which looked somewhat ironic.
"You corrupt official! You still won't admit it even now! That tea was poisoned. So many people have been taken to the clinic for diagnosis. You corrupt official, you condone women harming us ordinary people. You deserve to die!"
Enraged, someone threw rotten vegetable leaves at Qian Xing without regard for his status.
The wedding robe, which was perfectly fine, was instantly filthy.
At this point, some officials belatedly realized that this Qingyin tea did indeed seem to be somewhat similar to what the people were saying.
The taste isn't top-notch, but it's so addictive that I crave it every day. I feel restless and can't concentrate on anything else if I can't have it. Could there really be something wrong with this tea?
"Guards! Guards! Get these troublemakers out of here! Get them all out of here!"
Qian Xing was in a terrible state and ordered his servants to drive the people away, but these people were not so easy to deal with. Those who were addicted to tea didn't care about anything else and went up to grab Qian Xing's sleeves, begging for tea. They said they would pay any price as long as they could get some tea.
The scene quickly became somewhat out of control. He Jiuniang had only wanted to watch the excitement, but she hadn't expected so many people to be addicted. She hurriedly shoved the melon seeds in her hand to Sun Shi and rushed out to Lu Baichuan, saying, "Send someone to take all these people away. This can't go on."
Lu Baichuan nodded and began to arrange for people to carry out the work, but the people were still angry and believed that these officials were harming people, so they refused to leave no matter what.
"I am Lu Baichuan, the commander-in-chief of the Fire Cloud Division. I assure you all that I will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you all an explanation."
As he spoke, he took out his gleaming golden token, and the crowd immediately fell silent upon seeing it.
Some people don't know what the commander-in-chief of the Fire Cloud Division does, but others have heard that the commander-in-chief of the Fire Cloud Division is Prince Chen's man and will definitely be able to bring down that corrupt official Qian Xing.
Some talented people didn't care about official positions; they only recognized He Jiuniang. One by one, they knelt down before her, begging her to save their lives.
Everyone present was stunned; they, the officials, were not as effective as He Jiuniang.
"Everyone get up, I'll think of a way."
He Jiuniang comforted them for a while, then took out silver needles to help control the situation of the more seriously injured, and then told them to go with Lu Baichuan's men first.
Lu Baichuan then asked, "Lord Qian, what exactly is going on with that Qingyin Tea? You should give me an explanation."
Qian Xing was somewhat anxious: "This humble official...this humble official doesn't know either! My lord, these scoundrels must be deliberately trying to frame me!"
"Lord Qian, you must be joking. Didn't you see those people convulsing and foaming at the mouth on the ground? Who would use their own body to frame someone else?"
He Jiuniang sneered and said, "Let's end the wedding banquet here for today. We've just taken so many people away, and we'll be busy again later. I wish Lord Qian and his new wife a long and happy marriage and many children."
As she spoke, she pulled Lu Baichuan away, and Sun Shi and Lu Laotou, along with a group of children, quickly followed her into the car.
Qian Xing was truly baffled. How did this perfectly good wedding banquet turn into this?
Anyway, he completely trusted Guan Yulian. That delicate and frail woman would never even step on an ant, so how could she possibly do things that harm the people?
The others, having more or less guessed what was going on, also took their leave.
On the way back, Lu Baichuan asked He Jiuniang, "Just now I could have had Qian Xing and Guan Yulian arrested directly, why did you stop me?"
He was already planning to take action and close the matter here, since it had dragged on for quite a while. But unexpectedly, his wife wanted to leave on her own initiative. What was the reason for this?
"Oh dear, today is Lord Qian's joyous day after all. Wouldn't it be unlucky to arrest someone? At least let him have a peaceful wedding night!"
He Jiuniang smiled in a particularly ambiguous way, her eyes seemingly hinting at something.
Lu Baichuan: ...
"Even after all this, they still have the mind to think about anything?"
"Absolutely! I'll give them time, so they have to cherish it!"
He Jiuniang's face was full of domineering. Qian Xing had been used to do so many wrong things. If he didn't get any benefits, she would feel sorry for him.
So tonight, at least let him get his money back!
Lu Baichuan: ...
Luckily, they weren't riding in the same carriage as their parents and children; otherwise, if they had overheard him saying that, he didn't even want to think about what would have happened...
He Jiuniang laughed loudly, her smile particularly lewd.
Guan Yulian was still unaware of what had happened in the new house, but Guan Yuping knew. When those people started making a fuss, he rushed to Qingyin Garden to deliver the message.
At first, Xinran was also at the Qian residence, since her opera troupe was performing. However, he was restless and went back first. He wanted to ask Xinran and think of a solution in advance.
When Xinran found out, she didn't seem surprised.
"I knew this would happen."
Xinran remained expressionless, her emotions unreadable for a moment.
"So what should we do next? Will the Fire Cloud Division investigate us? What should I do then?"
Guan Yuping was a little anxious. He had finally managed to pass the imperial examination with the help of Qian Xing and was preparing for the metropolitan examination next year. If the matter was exposed now, their years of planning would be ruined.
"No rush. I already had tea sent to the capital. By now, even the Emperor of Beiyan is probably addicted. As long as he needs Qingyin Tea, he'll have to listen to us. If even the Emperor listens to us, what is there to be afraid of?"
She speaks without revealing her emotions, yet she always makes people feel uneasy.
Guan Yuping asked uncertainly, "R-really?"
"When have I ever lied to you? Just focus on preparing for next year's imperial examination. Even if something goes wrong here, I'll take full responsibility and it won't involve you."
As she spoke, she picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip in a measured manner.
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