Chapter 396
The second young master Min sneered, his gaze fixed darkly on Commander Xie sitting before him. "Commander Xie, you and I are in the same boat. Lord Yao has already sent the secret memorial to the capital by express horse. Aren't you afraid of being accused of negligence by His Majesty? Moreover, Scholar Gu is extremely protective of his own. If he were to vent his anger upon you?"
His Majesty was reluctant to blame his own son, but to appease Scholar Gu's wrath, not only would the audacious Censor Chu be severely punished, but Commander Xie might also be held accountable, as he was Censor Chu's superior.
"My situation does not require the second young master's concern." Showing no gratitude, Commander Xie leisurely picked up his teacup and savored the tea. Did the second prince intend to give up his position as the Commander of Longyou Circuit?
As long as the second prince and the Min family harbored ambitions, Commander Xie was not worried; they would ensure his well-being before His Majesty.
Seeing Commander Xie's unyielding stance, the second young master Min could only suppress his rage. Just as Commander Xie's personal guards had beaten the Min family's servant to death, this resentment could only be noted down. When the second prince ascended the throne in the future, and the Min family became the new emperor's maternal family, he would then avenge today's insult.
"Commander Xie, are we just going to ignore this?" the second young master Min asked again, his tone one of negotiation. This list was too important for him to give up. However, he also knew that he could not obtain the list with his own abilities alone. To succeed, Commander Xie's intervention was still necessary. "Second young master, rest assured, I have noted the matter of the list. I will send someone to inform you when your assistance is needed." With that, Commander Xie stood up. If it weren't for the Min family, he wouldn't have made this trip. Of course, he also didn't want the second young master Min to act rashly out of desperation, thereby ruining his plans.
Watching Commander Xie stride away, the second young master Min, who had been suppressing his anger, could no longer control his emotions. He abruptly stood up and kicked over the chair Commander Xie had just vacated, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace. "This is too much!"
The Min family's servants stood outside the hall, as silent as cicadas in winter, none daring to speak up in劝慰. The second young master was already of a violent disposition, and now that he had been treated with such disdain by Commander Xie, entering now would undoubtedly be asking for a beating.
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The back residence of the Suzhou Prefecture yamen.
"Pack our belongings?" He Nuan put down the needlework in her hands in surprise, looking at Zhan Feiyu, who was sitting at the desk, and asked doubtfully, "Miss intends to leave Suzhou Prefecture now?"
Having just finished writing a policy essay, Zhan Feiyu stretched her aching shoulders. "Yes, let's continue our travels while the weather is good."
She had originally planned to leave in February, but it was already April. The spring scenery was beautiful, but Longyou Circuit remained cold, with little greenery visible outside. Zhan Feiyu had no intention of staying any longer.
He Nuan got up, washed her hands, and then came over to massage Zhan Feiyu's shoulders, asking, "Will Lord Yao allow Miss to leave?"
If Zhan Feiyu truly wanted to leave, no one could stop her. However, the matters in Suzhou Prefecture were still in limbo, especially the list in Madam Pang's possession. After the news spread, Suzhou Prefecture was once again in a state of panic. It would be difficult for Zhan Feiyu to leave at this time.
Enjoying the comfort of her relaxed muscles, Zhan Feiyu closed her eyes and rested, a faint smile appearing on her still plump, bun-like face. "Why wouldn't he allow it? Whether Prefect Zhang's death was an accident or murder, it was the work of Tongzhi Pang. As for Qian Shipeng's death, although the constables were drugged with Gui Cao, the person who administered the drug is deeply hidden, and Lord Yao cannot find them in a short time. As for the list in Madam Pang's hands, it has nothing to do with me. If not now, then when?"
Zhan Feiyu intended to leave at this time to avoid this mess. The list not only involved Suzhou Prefecture but also several neighboring prefectures. Zhan Feiyu had no intention of fighting for power or profit. It didn't matter to her who possessed this list; it was better to withdraw promptly and avoid getting entangled.
"Alright, then I will pack our luggage shortly." He Nuan agreed. Remaining here was indeed useless, and the matters in Suzhou Prefecture involved imperial princes. Miss staying here would bring more harm than good.
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The second young master Min sneered, his gaze fixed darkly on Commander Xie sitting before him. "Commander Xie, you and I are in the same boat. Lord Yao has already sent the secret memorial to the capital by express horse. Aren't you afraid of being accused of negligence by His Majesty? Moreover, Scholar Gu is extremely protective of his own. If he were to vent his anger upon you?"
His Majesty was reluctant to blame his own son, but to appease Scholar Gu's wrath, not only would the audacious Censor Chu be severely punished, but Commander Xie might also be held accountable, as he was Censor Chu's superior.
"My situation does not require the second young master's concern." Showing no gratitude, Commander Xie leisurely picked up his teacup and savored the tea. Did the second prince intend to give up his position as the Commander of Longyou Circuit?
As long as the second prince and the Min family harbored ambitions, Commander Xie was not worried; they would ensure his well-being before His Majesty.
Seeing Commander Xie's unyielding stance, the second young master Min could only suppress his rage. Just as Commander Xie's personal guards had beaten the Min family's servant to death, this resentment could only be noted down. When the second prince ascended the throne in the future, and the Min family became the new emperor's maternal family, he would then avenge today's insult.
"Commander Xie, are we just going to ignore this?" the second young master Min asked again, his tone one of negotiation. This list was too important for him to give up. However, he also knew that he could not obtain the list with his own abilities alone. To succeed, Commander Xie's intervention was still necessary. The second young master Min sneered, his gaze fixed darkly on Commander Xie sitting before him. "Commander Xie, you and I are in the same boat. Lord Yao has already sent the secret memorial to the capital by express horse. Aren't you afraid of being accused of negligence by His Majesty? Moreover, Scholar Gu is extremely protective of his own. If he were to vent his anger upon you?"
His Majesty was reluctant to blame his own son, but to appease Scholar Gu's wrath, not only would the audacious Censor Chu be severely punished, but Commander Xie might also be held accountable, as he was Censor Chu's superior.
"My situation does not require the second young master's concern." Showing no gratitude, Commander Xie leisurely picked up his teacup and savored the tea. Did the second prince intend to give up his position as the Commander of Longyou Circuit?
As long as the second prince and the Min family harbored ambitions, Commander Xie was not worried; they would ensure his well-being before His Majesty.
Seeing Commander Xie's unyielding stance, the second young master Min could only suppress his rage. Just as Commander Xie's personal guards had beaten the Min family's servant to death, this resentment could only be noted down. When the second prince ascended the throne in the future, and the Min family became the new emperor's maternal family, he would then avenge today's insult.
"Commander Xie, are we just going to ignore this?
"Second young master, rest assured, I have noted the matter of the list. I will send someone to inform you when your assistance is needed." With that, Commander Xie stood up. If it weren't for the Min family, he wouldn't have made this trip. Of course, he also didn't want the second young master Min to act rashly out of desperation, thereby ruining his plans.
Watching Commander Xie stride away, the second young master Min, who had been suppressing his anger, could no longer control his emotions. He abruptly stood up and kicked over the chair Commander Xie had just vacated, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace. "This is too much!"
The Min family's servants stood outside the hall, as silent as cicadas in winter, none daring to speak up in劝慰. The second young master was already of a violent disposition, and now that he had been treated with such disdain by Commander Xie, entering now would undoubtedly be asking for a beating.
...
The back residence of the Suzhou Prefecture yamen.
"Pack our belongings?" He Nuan put down the needlework in her hands in surprise, looking at Zhan Feiyu, who was sitting at the desk, and asked doubtfully, "Miss intends to leave Suzhou Prefecture now?"
Having just finished writing a policy essay, Zhan Feiyu stretched her aching shoulders. "Yes, let's continue our travels while the weather is good."
She had originally planned to leave in February, but it was already April. The spring scenery was beautiful, but Longyou Circuit remained cold, with little greenery visible outside. Zhan Feiyu had no intention of staying any longer.
He Nuan got up, washed her hands, and then came over to massage Zhan Feiyu's shoulders, asking, "Will Lord Yao allow Miss to leave?"
If Zhan Feiyu truly wanted to leave, no one could stop her. However, the matters in Suzhou Prefecture were still in limbo, especially the list in Madam Pang's possession. After the news spread, Suzhou Prefecture was once again in a state of panic. It would be difficult for Zhan Feiyu to leave at this time.
Enjoying the comfort of her relaxed muscles, Zhan Feiyu closed her eyes and rested, a faint smile appearing on her still plump, bun-like face. "Why wouldn't he allow it? Whether Prefect Zhang's death was an accident or murder, it was the work of Tongzhi Pang.