Xie Jinyao was unaware of the thoughts of the Marquis of Zhongyong. She learned about Ye Wantang's matter from Luo Lanqiao.
Feeling regretful, "Ye Wantang is nothing special. She couldn't even deal with Ye Zhen and instead embarrassed herself. Let's see if she dares to show off in front of me again."
Marquis Zhongyong did not want the banquet to be canceled halfway, so he continued the banquet with Vice-Minister Luo. He did not have time to deal with Luo Lanqiao's matter for the time being, so he left her to keep Xie Jinyao company.
Luo Lanqiao was very uneasy, so she took her anger out on Ye Wantang, thinking that Ye Wantang was useless for not blaming Ye Zhen for today's events, which led to her being imprisoned as well.
I strongly agree with Xie Jinyao's words.
But he felt indignant on Xie Jinyao's behalf, "The Marquis hit you, but he didn't even say a harsh word to Ye Wantang before letting her leave. It's really unfair."
Seeing Xie Jinyao's bad expression, she turned to comfort her, "However, since the Marquis could even let Ye Wantang go, he should be even less likely to punish you severely."
Looking at Xie Jinyao's face, which was swollen like a pig's head, she didn't feel very confident in comforting her.
Her father was very strict with her, but her grandmother often said that her father loved her deeply and was strict with her. She felt that the Marquis of Zhongyong did not punish Ye Wantang because she was an outsider, while Xie Jinyao was his own daughter and he might discipline her strictly.
Xie Jinyao felt much more at ease because of this.
The father only let Ye Wantang go because of Ye Jinghong.
If he could be so forgiving towards the daughter of an old friend, then his own daughter must hold even more weight in his heart.
He couldn't help but feel relieved, "Fortunately, my father doesn't know about He Ming's fiancée."
"As long as I can come up with a plausible reason for drugging Ye Zhen, I should be able to cover it up."
She touched her swollen face and said, "At worst, I'll be sent to the village to live with my mother. With my mother by my side, I'll have someone to rely on."
As for Ye Zhen, she'll have her chance to take revenge when her grandmother arrives.
Therefore, she pulled Roland aside to discuss countermeasures.
forecourt.
After the guests had all left, Marquis Zhongyong was preparing to have He Ming escorted back.
A servant came in to report, "My lord, there is a young man at the gate who claims to be the younger brother of the groom Wu Da. He wants to seek justice for Wu Da."
"Wu Da?"
Lady Hou frequently changed grooms, and since Marquis Zhongyong was not often in the capital, she had little impression of him.
A servant explained Wu Da's identity to him.
Upon learning that the man was the Lady Hou's groom, the Marquis of Zhongyong had a bad feeling.
What injustice has he suffered?
The servant lowered his voice and said, "He said that Wu Da did not steal anything, but was silenced, and that General He's fiancée was also involved."
He glanced at He Ming and raised his voice slightly, "The young man said that General He's fiancée did not willingly become that old master's concubine, but was abducted."
Hearing these words in a daze, He Ming suddenly stepped forward and grabbed the servant's collar, "What do you mean by that?"
The servant, who was Xie Tingzhou's man, feigned fear and said, "General He, I'm just passing on a message."
Marquis Zhongyong gave him a deep look and ordered, "Bring your men over here."
Wu Er was brought before the Marquis of Zhongyong. The thin young man forced himself to remain calm and recounted in detail how Wu Da had overheard Xie Jinyao and the Marquis's wife talking and was eventually silenced by the Marquis's wife.
Do you have any evidence?
The Marquis of Loyalty and Valor had a stern look in his eyes.
Wu Er shook his head. "My brother only told us this much. I didn't even know who the woman's fiancé was before, and I had no way of finding out."
He had no choice but to wait outside the Marquis's mansion every day, and only then did he learn from the departing guests that a General surnamed He had been drunk that day.
He then inquired about General He's situation and thus connected the two.
"If that's the case, why don't you contact He Ming directly?"
Today is truly a turbulent day, with all sorts of things happening at once, leaving the Marquis of Zhongyong with no choice but to be suspicious.
Given how much He Ming cares about his fiancée, he will definitely join forces with Wu Er after learning about this.
But Wu Er, who had no evidence, came to him and accused his wife and daughter. Wasn't he afraid of being silenced?
Furthermore, when did the gatekeeper of his manor become so easy to talk to?
Wu Er kowtowed to the Marquis of Zhongyong, "To be honest, that was indeed my original plan."
But my sister, who was incredibly audacious, secretly entered the Marquis's mansion in order to avenge her brother.
This humble citizen only has this one younger sister left, and he is worried that if he encourages General He to seek revenge, it will implicate his sister.
But my elder brother is wronged, and I, a humble citizen, have no choice but to plead my case. So, I have no choice but to stand before the Marquis with all my courage.
I also gamble that the Marquis is truly as upright and good an official as the outside world says.
Marquis Zhongyong sneered, "You certainly know how to flatter me. Your sister's name is Youmi."
These days, the mansion has also bought some new maids and servants, and the first one he thought of was the one Ye Zhen brought back.
I'm afraid Ye Zhen was also involved in this matter.
If that's the case, then Ye Zhen is in cahoots with outsiders.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Valor had dark, deep eyes.
After Wu Er nodded, he winked at Chen Qing.
But when Chen Qing arrived with his men, he said, "When I arrived, that girl was still helping the young mistress with the aftermath of the banquet."
Upon hearing that Wu Er had come to complain, both of them were surprised; the girl was so frightened that she fell to the ground.
It looks painful to him.
It's unclear whether she was worried that Wu Er would be punished by the Marquis, or that the Marquis would blame her for concealing her identity when she entered the manor.
Upon hearing this, Marquis Zhongyong narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Chaolu. He saw that she was trembling with fear, yet she stood in front of Wu Er.
“My second brother and I were raised by my eldest brother. He taught us from a young age that no matter how hard or poor we were, we should have integrity and never steal. How could he steal himself?”
But we were too weak. Fortunately, fate intervened and I recognized the young mistress. I used my past small favors to deceive her, lying and playing the victim to trick her into taking me into the mansion so I could gather evidence.
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