Lady Xu had caused such a ruckus at her gates. Although she'd saved her reputation and image in the end, that didn't mean she didn't mind.
It was already good enough that she didn't make things difficult for Lady Xu. How could she still give her a seat?
Grand Concubine Yi glanced at her before her thoughts returned to the scroll. Seeing this, Lady Xu never expected Grand Concubine Yi's attitude to be so cold as soon as they arrived at the justice courts. She was both shocked and angry as she shot Murong Wanru a questioning look.
This Lady Xu, do you still care about a seat at a time like this?
Murong Wanru was flustered and gave Lady Xu another glare as a warning. But Han Yunxi saw all of their flirtatious glances.
Han Yunxi slowly narrowed her eyes. Fine, it's Murong Wanru again. That lingering soul, she won't cry until she sees the coffin!
Today, she'd definitely make her understand the taste of regret.
At this moment, a guard came in to announce, "Reporting … prisoner Han Congan has arrived."
Hearing this, everyone in the room focused 120%. Seats didn't matter anymore. Grand Concubine Yi straightened in her seat and grew serious. Cold, she said, "Bring him in!"
Han Congan had no idea what had happened, nor who wanted to see him. He only heard that they were coming to the main hall, so he guessed that they had to be someone of high status.
But besides Han Yunxi, he couldn't think of anyone else who would remember him and be willing to see him. But when Han Yunxi wanted to see him, she always went to the prison cells!
Han Congan walked forward suspiciously and stepped over the high threshold.
As soon as he saw the hall full of people, especially the familiar faces of the Han Family, Han Congan froze in the doorway, gaping.
This … what was going on?
While he was still in a daze, little Yi 'er suddenly burst into tears and jumped off the high chair to throw himself over. "Daddy!"
His cry of "daddy" was so real and emotional. His childish voice wasn't affected at all, nor was it fake. It was filled with longing and dependence. Even the most hard-hearted person would be moved by it. Nothing could surpass the heart of a pure child, right?
Little Yi 'er threw himself into his father's arms and burst into tears. "Daddy, when are you coming home? Boohoo … I miss you. When will you come home? "
No matter how smart and precocious Yi 'er was, he was still a child.
Little Yi 'er had heard many people say that his father had been sentenced to life imprisonment and would never be able to return home, but he stubbornly refused to believe it.
He was still waiting for his father to return home and teach him how to recognize medicine and treat illnesses.
Han Congan's prison clothes were ragged, his long hair was messy, and he was in a sorry state. He looked at his youngest son in his arms, and his sunken eyes couldn't help but redden. He opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to answer his son's question.
Han Yunxi saw this scene. For the first time, she, who had always been clear about love and hate, felt guilty towards Han Congan.
No, to be exact, this guilt was for Yi 'er. She secretly made up her mind that no matter what, she would protect Yi' er and make sure he grew up safely and smoothly.
At this moment, Han Yuqi suddenly cried out, "Father!" and threw himself over, with Han Ruoxue close behind.
Grand Concubine Yi had been moved by little Yi 'er's tender and true feelings, but as soon as she saw Han Yuqi and Han Ruoxue's hypocritical behavior, she grew angry and impatient. "Today, I came to uphold justice for the Han Family, not to see you reunite as a family!"
At these words, Han Yuqi and Han Ruoxue were both frightened and immediately backed away. Little Yi 'er, however, clung to his father with a death grip, afraid that he'd be taken away again.
"Seventh Madame, hurry and pull your son away. What kind of propriety is this in front of Grand Concubine Yi?" Lady Xu scolded unhappily.
The old master had already been imprisoned forever, so there was no point in trying to win his favor. In any case, the old master wouldn't be stupid enough to give the storehouse key to a married daughter. No matter who the old master gave the key to, she had ways to get it back for her son.
Right now, the most important thing was to take the storehouse key back from Han Yunxi's hands.
On one side, Seventh Madame saw the old master and gave a start. Her eyes grew wet, but Lady Xu's reminder brought her back to her senses. She quickly went forward to tug at little Yi 'er. "Be good, Yi' er. Esteemed imperial concubine's angry. Don't harm your father."
Seventh Madame always knew how to coax little Yi 'er. At her words, little Yi' er was so frightened that he immediately let go. Seventh Madame quickly picked him up and retreated to one side, not daring to sit in her original chair.
Han Congan looked at the timid Seventh Madame helplessly. He wanted to say something, but stopped himself. If Seventh Madame was a bit stronger, he wouldn't need to beg Han Yunxi so painstakingly.
Han Congan could be considered a man of character. He sorted out his emotions and immediately stepped forward to pay his respects. "Sinner Han Congan greets esteemed imperial concubine and esteemed wangfei."
"Han Congan, Lady Xu of your estate has caused a ruckus at the Duke of Qin's gates for the sake of the Han Family storehouse key. I'm asking you now, where is the Han Family storehouse key? "Grand Concubine Yi asked impatiently.
As soon as he heard the words "storehouse key," the intelligent Han Congan immediately understood what was going on. He had given the storehouse key to Han Yunxi for the sole purpose of guarding against Lady Xu!
Lady Xu's maternal family had powerful backing. Once he left, the Han Family would fall under Lady Xu's rule. This was understandable, but eldest young master had failed to live up to expectations.
If the Han Family fell into Lady Xu's hands, it was the same as falling into eldest young master's hands. With eldest young master's personality, he'd definitely lose everything in the Han Family within three years.
Han Congan's gaze suddenly turned cold and deep as he looked towards Lady Xu.
Lady Xu's heart gave a start as she grew inexplicably uneasy. She quickly said, "Old master, why aren't you answering Grand Concubine Yi's question?"
Han Congan didn't speak, but his Cold gaze shifted to Han Yuqi. Caught off guard, Han Yuqi blurted out, "Father, Han Yunxi said you gave her the storehouse key. How is that possible? She was the one who stole it, right, right? "
"That's right, that's right. Old master, we've invited Grand Concubine Yi here. You don't have to fear Han Yunxi. Just what's going on, tell us," Lady Xu said urgently.
By now, Han Ruoxue had lost her patience as well. She urged, "Father, how could you give the storehouse key to a married off daughter? You must have suffered a lot in prison, right? Your daughter has been bending the rules all these days, but I still haven't seen you. Just what happened? Tell us, Grand Concubine Yi has to uphold justice for our Han Family! "
The Han Family was anxious, but so was Grand Concubine Yi. She asked again, "Han Congan, Han Yunxi said you were the one who gave her the storehouse key. Is that true?"
As soon as Grand Concubine Yi finished, Murong Wanru hastened to add, "Han Congan, since my mufei came today, you can say whatever you want. Don't hide anything. Did you give the storehouse key to Qin Wangfei willingly? "
Little Yi 'er and Seventh Madame watched and listened from the sidelines, their hands clenched tightly as their hearts burned with impatience. After all, their father's answer would directly affect their fates!
Finally, under the urging of the crowd, Han Congan calmly looked towards Grand Concubine Yi. Now everyone had quieted down, holding their breaths as they waited for him to speak.
Just how would he answer?
Lady Xu couldn't help but press a hand to her chest, her heart thumping in excitement. As long as the old master denied it, Han Yunxi would be done for!
Murong Wanru darted a glance at Lady Xu, very satisfied. She was also waiting for Han Congan to announce Han Yunxi's crimes.
But Han Congan's lips curved into a faint smile that seemed both helpless and self-mocking. No one understood what he meant.
It was then that he said, "To reply esteemed Imperial Concubine, this criminal willingly gave the storehouse key to the Han Family's daughter of the first wife, Qin Wangfei's …"
What?
His calm words were like a pebble that stirred up a thousand ripples in the silent hall!
"No! Impossible! "Lady Xu shouted in alarm.
"Father, have you gone senile? What are you talking about? "
Han Yuqi couldn't believe it. He fiercely walked up to Han Congan. If Han Congan wasn't his father, he probably would've made a move long ago.
"Father, it must be Qin Wangfei who forced you, right? You have your own difficulties, don't you? Father, Grand Concubine Yi said she'd uphold justice for us … "
Han Ruoxue was anxious as well. Even though Third Madame Li tugged at her, she ignored her and continued agitatedly, "Father, you don't have to be afraid of anything. How did Qin Wangfei threaten you? Speak! Say it! "
Han Yunxi watched Cold, her gaze passing over Third Madame's hand that was tugging at Han Ruoxue's robes. She didn't bat an eyelid.
Besides Third Madame and Seventh Madame, the rest of the Han Family surrounded Han Congan, asking him questions one after another. It was more like they were interrogating him.
Grand Concubine Yi shook her head in disbelief, unable to believe that Han Congan would say such things.
Han Congan had no reason to do this!
Leaving aside the fact that Han Yunxi was a married daughter, even Han Congan's imprisonment had something to do with Han Yunxi. To put it bluntly, Han Congan's imprisonment was all thanks to Han Yunxi.
Han Congan hated Han Yunxi more than anything, so how could he entrust her with the storehouse key and the future of the Han Family?
"Mufei, I think there must be something hidden here," Murong Wanru finally couldn't hold herself back. It was rare for her to speak so directly.
Han Yunxi gave her a meaningful look, a cold smile rising to her lips. It was hard to tell whether she was smiling or not.
Murong Wanru's heart gave a lurch as she felt uneasy. Han Yunxi was smiling at her like that. Did she suspect something?
No!
She had kept Lady Xu's visit to the Han Estate a secret. Besides Lady Xu, no one else would know what ideas she'd given her.
"Han Congan, if there's anything hidden, just say it. I'll make the decision for you!" Grand Concubine Yi was very direct. If she still couldn't deal with Han Yunxi at this point, then wouldn't she have come for nothing today?
But Han Congan was serious. "Esteemed Imperial Concubine, this is a matter of the Han Family. This guilty official chose to give the key to esteemed wangfei for safekeeping because this guilty official had his own considerations …"
Before he could finish, Han Yuqi cut him off angrily. "I think you've gone senile. Whatever considerations you have, it has nothing to do with Han Yunxi. She's already married off!"
"Unfilial son!" Han Congan immediately scolded, his voice angry. "Old Man might be in prison, but he's not dead yet. He's still the head of the Han Family and has the right to decide who the storehouse key belongs to, as well as who the next head of the Han Family is!"
Han Yuqi didn't care so much. As he saw it, this father of his was already useless. He was about to curse when Lady Xu held him back, afraid that her rash son would ruin everything.
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