In the wide side hall, there was a high quality silver-threaded charcoal heater. There was only heat and no choking smoke. The servant girls and mamas standing in attendance all held their breaths in concentration, their heads bowed and not speaking. Everywhere was filled with the majesty of the wang fu.
Xian Wang Fei spoke slowly, but no one dared to rush her. Assistant Minister Hu carefully took out a handkerchief from his sleeve to wipe the sweat on his forehead. He wondered if there were too many heaters in the side hall. He raised his head and saw Xian Wang Fei's pale face. He remembered that people with insufficient blood and energy were afraid of the cold. He was almost completely convinced that Xian Wang Fei was injured.
"A few days ago, because Princess Linping … Linping County Magistrate came to our humble fu as a guest, I did not have the same views as her, so we had some words. In the next few days, I felt guilty and uneasy. That day, because I was upset, I couldn't help but lose my temper and had the servants leave. " Hua Xi Wan's grip on the teacup tightened. "Later, two servant girls that had served me since I was young gathered their courage to come in and comfort me. In the end, not long after they came in, a taijian came to report that Wang Ye had something to give to me. I believed it and let him in. Who … who knew that it wasn't just this eunuch who came in, there was also a manservant following behind him. The maidservant at my side sensed that something was wrong and became vigilant. She even had sharp eyes and nimble hands, she threw a vase at the eunuch. The manservant suddenly went berserk and raised his knife to kill … "
Hua Xi Wan's teacup trembled. She raised her head and grimaced at the people seated below: "The later scenes were too chaotic. I can't describe the details now. I only remember that my two servant girls shouted that there was an assassin. If it wasn't for the loyalty of the two servant girls to protect me, I fear that I wouldn't be sitting here today."
"Wang Fei has been frightened. This lowly official and the others will investigate this matter." Assistant Minister Hu was someone who had handled cases for many years, so Xian Wang Fei's actions were normal in his view. He had heard about the quarrel between Linping County Magistrate and Xian Wang Fei. He heard that Linping County Magistrate had even pointed at Xian Wang Fei and called her a disaster, causing the Xian couple to lose face. Fortunately, Xian Wang was magnanimous and pleaded for mercy for Linping County Magistrate in court. Meeting a sister-in-law like Linping County Magistrate, it was no wonder that Xian Wang Fei was displeased.
"Old Fan, daren, there have been many matters in Jing recently. Because of my matter, daren has been busy. I really feel bad." Hua Xi Wan looked at the color of the sky outside. She acted like a noblewoman who was frightened but still maintained the composure of a wang fei, "So I will first thank you daren."
"I don't dare, I don't dare. This is this lowly official's duty." Everyone liked polite and warm people, and Assistant Minister Hu was not an exception. He had originally been worried that with Xian Wang Fei's beauty and status, she would definitely be a high and difficult woman to get along with. Who knew that after this short conversation, he found that his previous guess had been ridiculously wrong. It was natural for a woman with such beauty and warmth to receive Xian Wang's exclusive love. "This lowly official has a presumptuous request. Wang Fei, please allow it."
"Official Hu, please speak."
"Would this lowly official and the others be able to ask Wang Fei a few short questions with your two servant girls?" This was their rule when handling cases. Even though it was mostly useless among the nobility, he still had to follow the rules and ask a few questions.
"Daren, this is your duty to handle cases. I do not have any intentions of objecting. However, my two servant girls are girls who do not receive guests. If you daren do not mind the presence of other mamas, I will have the mamas lead the way for you."
"Of course, of course." Hearing this, Assistant Minister Hu had an even better impression of Hua Xi Wan. A wang fei who was able to take care of the reputation of her two servant girls, no wonder the servant girls were so loyal. These two maids were both unmarried. If they met outside, it would be fine. However, it was indeed inappropriate for them to rashly enter the room where they were resting without anyone else present.
Seeing the two wounded servant girls, Assistant Minister Hu saw that the two servant girls were served by several younger servant girls. The furnishings in the room were also very particular. It could be seen that the status of these two servant girls was not low among the servants of the wang fu.
He asked a few short questions, and the answers were similar to what Xian Wang Fei had said. But because the angle was different and the focus was different, it seemed that what they said was true.
After the matter was taken care of, the servants of the wang fu politely sent them to the door. Assistant Minister Hu said to Zhang Hou, "Zhang Shaoqing, what thoughts do you have on this case?" Recently, there had been a string of incidents. Their Ministry of Justice and the Judicial Office had been living in fear every day. So in comparison, no one had died in Xian Wang Fu. It was already a relief that he had received this case. It was better than the colleagues who had gone to investigate the sudden death of Rui He Fuma this morning.
In the imperial family, the so-called sudden death meant that if someone died, then they died. Don't ask too much about it. Therefore, the people who received this job had to go against their conscience and follow the imperial family's wishes. They also had to hope that the son-in-law's family was timid enough and wouldn't dare to be dissatisfied. If they encountered a violent temper and took it out on the person who decided the case, then it would be really unlucky.
Zhang Hou took his gaze away from the stone lion in front of Xian Wang Fu's door. He thought and said, "This case is very difficult. Adding on the fact that the assassin has already been executed, it will be very difficult to find the mastermind." He didn't mention that the assassin dressed as a manservant had wounds on his body. Seven of his ten fingers had been pulled out, and five of his toes had been crushed. This meant that this person had been punished.
"That is not the case." Assistant Minister Hua sighed. "It is a pity that a woman like Xian Wang Fei would be so seriously injured because of an evil person. It is disgusting."
"En." Zhang Hou thought of how Xian Wang Fei had once sat in the carriage. His eyebrows moved slightly. "Fortunately …"
"Daren, where have you come from?" A slightly sharp but not unpleasant voice sounded beside them. Zhang Hou turned and saw that it was Xian Wang's personal attendant, Mutong. He bowed and said, "We have disturbed your fu just now."
Mutong turned his body slightly to avoid this bow and then returned a deep bow. He sighed and said, "Daren, you have to investigate this case carefully. You cannot let go of the evil person behind this. Wang Fei's mind has not been well these days. The grand doctor only said that she was too frightened. The medicine that was prescribed to calm the mind was not effective. This worries Wang Ye greatly."
"Of course, of course. Wood-main Pipe, do not worry." Assistant Minister Hu smiled and agreed. Seeing that Mutong was sweating from running in such cold weather, he asked in concern, "Wood-main Pipe, why are you in such a hurry?"
"Just running some errands for Wang Ye." Mutong smiled courteously at Assistant Minister Hu, but there was no mirth in his eyes.
Assistant Minister Hu realized that his question was not appropriate. Those who did not know would think that he was inquiring about Wang Ye's movements. So he immediately closed his mouth and did not speak more. He raised his hands in a bow towards Mutong and found an excuse to leave.
Assistant Minister Hu left with the people of the Ministry of Justice. Mutong looked at his back with a smile for a while and then turned to look at Zhang Hou. "Does Official Zhang have any other matters?"
"I heard that lingzhi, arborvitae, and jujube are all good for calming the mind. Wood-main Pipe should try," Zhang Hou said politely. "This one bids farewell."
Mutong smiled faintly and bowed. "Take care, Official Zhang."
Watching as Zhang Hou left, Mutong's brow furrowed slightly. He turned to look at the young eunuch behind him. "The officials outside, no matter their rank, have to be polite. Do not let outsiders add to Wang Ye's reputation of indulging servants."
"Yes." The young eunuch respectfully acknowledged.
"If you encounter someone who does not have eyes, there are many ways to deal with them. Acting on the spot is the last resort. We are just eunuchs that serve our masters. We cannot compare to these officials in official robes."
The young eunuch lowered his head even further. "Thank you, Master, for your guidance. This disciple understands."
"En." Mutong nodded in satisfaction.
In the residence of Princess Duan He, Yan Jinqiu and several other members of the imperial family who had come to offer their condolences sat in a room. The atmosphere in the room was very solemn. Even though most people were not that sad, the atmosphere was very tense.
Even though Yan Boyi was very popular among the officials, the attitude of the imperial family close to him was average. These close members of the imperial family preferred the elegant and noble Yan Jinqiu. In their hearts, Yan Jinqiu was more in line with the image of the imperial family. Yan Boyi was like a hypocrite in their eyes.
"Xian Wang, how are Xian Wang Fei's injuries?" A member of the imperial family Jun Wang asked. "Have you found out who is behind this?"
"Her injuries are better, but this time her vitality was damaged. I'm afraid it will take some time to recover." Yan Jinqiu sighed. "The person behind this is very careful. It will be very difficult to find out."
"This kind of person is too hateful." This Jun Wang cursed in a low voice. He comforted Yan Jinqiu with a few words and then did not speak anymore. Duan He's fuma had just passed away. Even if they knew that Princess Duan He was not sincere towards this fuma, they could not show it on their faces.
Yan Boyi heard that the words were directed at him but his expression did not change. He slowly took a sip from the teacup and looked expressionlessly at Yan Jinqiu. He then looked down at the slightly bitter tea in the cup.
Because it was not the day of the fuma's funeral, as peers, they did not keep watch. After burning incense, they left the princess fu. Yan Boyi had just returned to the wang fu when he saw the personal attendant Qing He come forward with a complicated expression. "Jun Wang Ye, just now, the servants of Xi Yuan came to report that Xu ce fei is more than a month pregnant."
Yan Boyi instantly frowned. The timing of this child's arrival was really unfortunate. Even though the time of conception was before the Crown Prince's death, but now that both the fuma and the Crown Prince were gone, the news that a shiqie was pregnant immediately came out of his fu. This was not a good thing.
A beat later, he sighed and said, "The taiyi's diagnosis is wrong. Xu ce fei's menstruation is just unstable."
Qing He lowered his head and said, "This small one knows."
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