Chapter 471 Do You Want to Check?
After hearing General Meng's words, Xu Zhichun said frankly, "I've never denied this matter from the beginning to the end. My sister-in-law was worried about me, so she took action in a desperate situation. If this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated, then we must investigate it thoroughly. Whoever bears the responsibility will bear it. We will do what we must. We will not be vague or evasive. Madam Meng, what do you think?"
Mrs. Meng felt nervous.
But she also felt that no matter how much her stepmother hated her or scolded her severely, as long as she took care of herself, she would be taking care of her own reputation and that of her family. Even if the matter was really investigated, could she not help cover it up for her?
The worst that could happen is that she'll scold me a few times afterwards.
"Okay, if Mrs. Liang feels the need to investigate, then let's do it."
Xu Zhichun tilted his head to look at Liang Minglang. "My dear, send someone to report this to the authorities. This involves the wife of Marquis Wuxuan, the mansion of Marquis Leshan, and the wife of General Meng. It should be worth investigating both the Dali Temple and the Shuntian Prefecture, right?"
Liang Minglang: "Of course. Madam, rest assured, the Dali Temple and Shuntian Prefecture will investigate thoroughly and will not let anyone be wrongly accused."
"Well, that's good."
Madam Meng's expression changed drastically. "No! We can't report this to the police! What do you mean?"
"Is Madam Meng questioning us? Since we need a thorough investigation, we should report it to the authorities. Does Madam Meng think that whatever answer Madam Meng's family gives is the final word?"
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Although Mrs. Meng thought so, she felt embarrassed when Xu Zhichun said this.
General Meng was not convinced and snorted, "Could it be that my Yue family could be so deceitful?"
Madam Meng nodded quickly: "Yes!"
Xu Zhichun: "That's not what I meant. To be fair, of course I have to report it to the authorities."
Liang Minglang: "My wife is right. What's the point of the person involved investigating himself? There is no such thing as that! Otherwise, what is the purpose of the government?"
"Butler Zhang, you go now—"
"don't want!"
Madam Meng panicked. "No, don't report it to the police. I won't pursue Miss Lu anymore. Let's just let this matter go."
If she reported it to the police, wouldn't the news of her being held tightly in the water by the servant cause a huge uproar? She would be so ashamed to face people from then on.
Moreover, her stepmother and father would definitely scold and blame her.
The gain does not outweigh the loss.
Xu Zhichun scoffed: "Mrs. Meng, please don't let yourself be wronged!"
She doesn't want to pursue the matter? How dare she say that. So generous. Isn't it just hurting herself instead of others? It's a pity she has no evidence to prove she pushed him, otherwise it wouldn't be a matter of not pursuing the matter just because she doesn't want to.
Mrs. Meng swallowed her anger and said, "I don't feel wronged."
"That's good. Is there anything else, Madam Meng?"
Madam Meng shook her head with difficulty. "I shouldn't have disturbed Madam Liang. Goodbye."
"You two, please."
Mrs. Meng turned and left.
General Meng looked up at Liang Minglang with a look of humiliation and resentment, as if he was waiting for Liang Minglang to say something.
Liang Minglang looked calm and said nothing.
General Meng left in anger, secretly gritting his teeth: "Well, well, now that he's in power, he's also learned to look down on others! What brother? Who treats a brother like him? Cold-blooded, heartless, and ungrateful!"
From today on, he is no longer his brother, he is not worthy.
Liang Minglang embraced Xu Zhichun and sighed softly, "Once they become rich and powerful, some people become completely different people. Fortunately, we haven't changed."
Xu Zhichun despised General Meng. "People with different ideals cannot work together. For some people, it's better to change as soon as possible, to go their separate ways early and not interfere with each other. It's better for everyone."
Liang Minglang laughed heartily. "My wife is right. You are all I need."
The two smiled at each other.
General Meng and his wife wore sullen expressions the entire way back. Mrs. Meng, filled with hatred, cursed and hurled insults at Xu Zhichun, fuming with anger and resentment. How could she be so sinister and despicable? She had clearly harmed him, so how could she still be so aggressive?
It was all Meng Yuan's fault because he had no ability and was just a small fourth-rank general. If he was also a marquis, how could Xu or Marquis Wuxuan dare to treat him with that attitude?
Meng Yuan is such a disappointing thing.
Mrs. Meng didn't think about it. If General Meng was made a marquis, would the position of his principal wife belong to her, a concubine's daughter from a declining marquisate?
General Meng was also feeling very aggrieved at this moment.
How could he not feel it? Ever since returning to Beijing, Liang Minglang and he had unknowingly grown more and more distant. He knew why, but he felt he had his reasons.
He was not as lucky as Minglang, nor was he as good at currying favor with the higher-ups. He was granted a title of nobility, and even won the emperor's favor by chance. He held real power and had a bright future. Of course, he could do whatever he wanted. Even if he did not marry into the powerful, he could still enjoy a glorious life.
He can even use this to establish a reputation as a good husband who doesn't mind his wife's misfortunes.
But what about him? He has nothing.
A mere fourth-rank general, he has no real power and no backing. If he relies solely on himself, it would be harder than climbing to the sky to make further progress.
He is also a man. He also wants to make a name for himself and live like a decent human being. So he marries into a noble family in order to make further progress. What's wrong with that?
Why did Liang Minglang despise me? Why did he distance himself from me because of this?
He is just aloof!
If it were him, he didn't believe he wouldn't do the same.
It had been a long time since he had spoken to Liang Minglang alone or visited him. He had come twice before but didn't see him. He heard that Liang Minglang was not at home, so he knew better and didn't come.
Today is a good opportunity. He thought that they had met as brothers. No matter what happened today, Xu was safe and sound, but his wife had an accident. Shouldn't Liang Minglang and Xu be there to comfort her?
The result is just as good, but it becomes more aggressive.
They are all more cold-hearted, cold-blooded and ruthless than the other.
He finally saw through it!
What brotherhood, what brotherly love, what sharing of joys and sorrows, in the face of power and status, is worthless! It's all fake!
From now on, he has no such brother.
He just didn't believe it. He thought that with his own ability, he would never be promoted.
After returning home, General Meng was still feeling aggrieved, but he did not dare to ask his wife directly. So he found an excuse to call the maidservant beside Mrs. Meng, and forced her to tell him the truth of what happened today by threatening and cursing her.
"I will investigate. If what I find is different from what you said, be careful! If you tell the truth, I won't blame you. Come on!"
The maid was so frightened that she trembled, knelt on the ground with a pale face and told the whole story of how she had sold out her wife.
The more General Meng listened, the uglier his expression became.
What the hell?
So, was it really all his wife's fault? Was she the one who originally wanted to harm the Xu family? Did she bring that servant here herself? And now, she's the one who's bearing the brunt of the consequences.
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