Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The Lady of the Marquisâ Mansion aimed to portray herself as pitiable in hopes of melting the Old Marquisâ heart.
Out of the blue, the Old Marquis asked her, âBaoâer, were you involved in Madamâs demise in the past?â
Taken aback, she broke into tears once more, replying, âIf thereâs any connection, itâs that I failed to take proper care of my sister!â
âMarquis, Iâve repeated it 800 timesâI didnât poison sister. Are you still doubting me?â
The Old Marquis wore a grim expression. âDonât deceive me!â
âSu Bin has approached the Court of Judicial Review. It wonât be long before he becomes a minister there. They must have informed you of this, havenât they?â
âNow, what I must convey is that Su Bin has reviewed the evidence and information his father submitted to the Court of Judicial Review, and he intends to present it to the emperor. He wishes to reopen this case.â âIf you truly had no involvement, it would ease my mind.â
The Lady of the Marquisâ Mansion concealed a smirk within. She wasnât concerned at all!
Decades ago, she had erased all traces of evidence. No amount of investigation would daunt her.
However, the Old Marquis pressed on, âSu Bin is determined to reopen this case, and he is not merely making empty promises.â
âThe emperor will swiftly grant special permission for the Court of Judicial Review to reinvestigate. The emperor is eager to ascertain your connection to Madamâs death.â
âBecause if there is indeed a link, Su Bin and the others will despise me and will never return to the Marquis Mansion.â
âNo one within the Marquis Mansion can be considered as an heir.â
âThe Emperor finds this outcome most agreeable, as he has long ceased providing financial support to our Marquis Mansion.â
The Lady of the Marquisâ Mansion was profoundly shaken. âThe King no longer wishes to provide us with financial support?â
âThatâs correct! Iâve long ceased dwelling on it!â
As they discussed this matter, the Old Marquis grew increasingly incensed.
âDoesnât he realize that these honors and silver were secured at the cost of our ancestorsâ sacrifices?â
It was said that their forebears had planted the trees, and it was now the descendants enjoying the shade. The Marquis Mansion had only flourished over a few generations, and the Emperor had chosen to withhold support.
The Lady ot the Marquisâ Mansion was even more astounded. âWill the emperor possibly arrange for someone to fake Su Binâs death in an attempt to prove my sisterâs demise is connected to me?â
âDoes that mean Iâll face execution?â
The Old Marquis consoled her. âNo need to fret over that. If youâre innocent, thereâs nothing to fear.â
âSu Bin is astute and perceptive. His discernment runs deeper than it appears.
Heâll undoubtedly detect any attempts at deception.â
The Lady of the Marquisâ Mansion breathed a sigh of relief.
However, a short while later, her heart skipped a beat once more.
It was also at Zhenzhen Restaurant where the Old Marquis had arranged to meet Su Bin.
âBinâer, I believe itâs unwise for you to request the Emperor to reinvestigate this case.â
âThe Emperor is eager for you to completely sever ties with me. This way, he wonât need to allocate a substantial sum to the Marquis Mansion each year.â
âIâm just concerned that the Emperor might seize the opportunity to bring forth a witness, testifying that your grandmother was poisoned by her, and that I shielded the murderer back then.â
âYou might harbor resentment and choose to distance yourself from the
Marquis Mansion.â
Su Bin calmly responded, âPlease donât underestimate my intelligence. If I couldnât even recognize a false witness, the Emperor wouldnât have appointed me to the Court of Judicial Review.â
âDonât worry. Proceed with the caseâs reinvestigation. I promise to be impartial. â
âFurthermore, I must inform you that I have the support of the Dragon Phoenix Hall. Their records span not just a few decades but even centuries.â
âTherefore, Iâve made the decision to reopen the case. It wonât be a challenging task.â
âWeâll have our answers soon.â
Upon hearing this, the Old Marquis couldnât shake an unexplainable sense of worry.
Please, let the truth remain concealed!