Flip the table! The reborn villainous woman takes down her entire family and seizes her life.

Chapter 37 Prince Jing's Letter

Marquis Zhenyuan flicked his sleeves.

Before Jiang Shuyue could finish speaking, several guards in black came over, dragged him up, and headed towards the front yard.

The physician came and examined Jiang Zhi. She only had a minor injury on her forehead. He stopped the bleeding and then left.

Jiang Zhi turned to look at Lu Nianqiu beside her, "Cousin, let's go to the front hall too."

"it is good."

Immediately, the front hall became lively.

Old Madam Jiang was getting on in years and had retired early, so the servants did not disturb her.

Marquis Zhenyuan sat in his seat with a livid face.

He instructed the guard beside him, "Send someone to Zuiyu Tower to inquire whether the eldest young master is having an affair with a prostitute named Xiangyi. Go quickly and come back quickly."

"Yes, Your Excellency." The guard received the order and hurriedly left the Marquis's residence.

An hour later, the guard who had come out ran over and reported the matter of Zuiyu Tower to Marquis Zhenyuan.

Marquis Zhenyuan glared fiercely at Jiang Shuyue and roared, "Tomorrow, take back all the money you took out, or I'll disown you as my son!"

"That was left by your mother."

"Now, you've actually given it to a prostitute. You really are my good son."

Jiang Shuyue knelt on the ground, not daring to raise his head.

“Father, there’s no reason to take back what’s been given away. I can’t do it…”

"Besides, Xiangyi is very pitiful. She is an innocent girl. I am in love with her and we have already pledged our lives to each other. She will be your daughter-in-law in the future. Aren't we all family?"

"Rebel!"

The Marquis of Zhenyuan's face instantly turned red with anger, and he smashed the teacup in the water on the ground with a loud "bang" that echoed throughout the entire front hall.

He roared, "Guards, bring out the family discipline! I'll beat this unfilial son to death!"

Jiang Zhi added, "Brother, if she were willing to marry you, she would have redeemed herself long ago with all that money. She's been keeping you tied down. Can't you see she's lying to you? Are you blind?"

Jiang Shuyue looked slightly startled but didn't dare to make a sound.

The Marquis of Zhenyuan's eyes were filled with anger.

"Have I been too polite to you on ordinary days?"

Upon hearing the commotion, several guards immediately rushed in with sticks and roughly pinned Jiang Shuyue to the ground.

Just then, Madam Liu rushed over.

"My lord, my lord, what are you doing? Yue'er is your eldest son! Are you going to beat him to death?"

"You can't hit him, my Yue'er."

Liu, sobbing, pushed the guards aside and knelt on the ground, pretending to protect Jiang Shuyue.

"Although Yue'er made a mistake, it doesn't warrant the Marquis resorting to family discipline."

"Yue'er already has trouble walking. If she gets hit again, she really won't be able to stand up. What will our Jiang family do then?"

"My lord, please spare Yue'er this time, even for my sake and for the sake of the late Madam. He lost his mother at a young age, and now he has to be punished like this by you."

"I just can't take it anymore—"

Liu always used this method to stop her father from punishing Jiang Shuyue, all in order to soften her father's heart.

Marquis Zhenyuan was stung by Lady Liu's words and hesitated.

Jiang Zhi rolled her eyes at Liu Shi, lifted her skirt, and walked up to the Marquis of Zhenyuan.

"Father, what about the money my brother was swindled out of?"

"We can't just give it to a prostitute like this; we have to get it back."

He looked at his daughter and said helplessly, "Don't worry, we'll get it back if we can."

"The reason is that it was given to someone by your brother. Even if you take it to the authorities, you won't be in the right."

"If word gets out, the entire Yanjing will laugh at our Jiang family."

"Which young lady would dare to marry your brother in the future?"

"But there's still the land deed for Junkangtang."

"I'll think about this matter carefully. You should go and rest now."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi's expression became inscrutable.

The real purpose of her plan was to make her father find a way to get the dowry; her true intention was to make Liu Shi uneasy.

It was expected that Jiang Shuyue wouldn't get beaten up this time.

Liu looked up at Jiang Zhi.

Was she putting on this act on purpose? Looks like the plan needs to be moved up...

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The next day.

At noon, he brought in hot water to help her wash up.

Jiang Zhi stood up and looked at noon.

"At noon, go and pick out a few nice clothes for Wen Guzhuyu."

"But your clothes shouldn't be too flashy; keep them low-key, but don't lose your dignity."

"Just leave the rest to me."

Wu nodded. "What about Liu's side?"

Jiang Zhi's gaze turned slightly cold as he said, "After what happened last night, she's getting restless. Have someone keep a close eye on her."

"While I'm at it, I'll observe which maid is relaying the message to Xiangyi. I think Xiangyi is a smart woman; she would definitely keep something to herself if she did something like this."

Jiang Zhi frowned slightly, "But since Liu Shi has colluded with Xiang Yi, I'm afraid things aren't that simple."

"Tomorrow, when you're at Bai Xiaotang's side, go and find out about Xiangyi's background. Make sure you know everything."

"Yes, princess."

At noon, he looked up at Jiang Zhi, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

Unfortunately, Jiang Zhi noticed this subtle movement.

Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "At noon, is there anything you want to say?"

At noon, she handed the handkerchief to Jiang Zhi and said with pursed lips, "Your Highness, there is something I am not sure if I should say?"

Jiang Zhi said, "What is it? Just tell me."

At noon, he looked back at the door, walked over to close it, and then walked back to Jiang Zhi.

She said softly, "Yesterday, I noticed that the Second Miss's personal maid, Qi Yun, was acting suspiciously at night."

“I followed her and found Qi Yun taking something in a corner of Liuli Garden. The thing was very small, like a letter.”

"After Qi Yun left, I went to take a look at that place. It turned out to be a dog hole, and it led right outside the Marquis's mansion."

"It seems that Qi Yun was secretly sending letters to outsiders through the dog hole in Liuli Garden, but she was afraid of being discovered by others."

"However, I also observed that after Qi Yun took the things, she went to the Second Miss's room."

"Moreover, the Second Miss did not appear at all when the Princess returned to her parents' home yesterday. This morning, when I passed by Youlian Courtyard, I saw that the Second Miss was radiant with happiness, just like a young girl in love."

After finishing his speech at noon, he looked at Jiang Zhi.

Jiang Zhi's eyes darkened, and after a moment of thought, he...

"Stay at the manor for the next few days and find out what time Qi Yun usually goes to the dog hole in the North Garden at night, and how often he goes."

"Yes, Your Highness. Then this servant will take her leave now."

Watching Wu Shi's departing figure, Jiang Zhi frowned slightly.

If Gu Yuan really was exchanging letters with Jiang Luan through the dog hole, then that would be a good thing.

Gu Yuan's handwriting is so realistic that it can be mistaken for the real thing.

To bring down Gu Yuan now, we need to break his right and left arms first.

Marquis Zhenyuan, Marquis Guangde, and Marquis Zhongjing were all henchmen of Prince Jing.

Liu was from the Duke's mansion, and Gu Yuan's maternal family was also from the Duke's mansion. Perhaps it was because of Liu that her father was willing to risk his life for Gu Yuan.

It seems that the breakthrough for the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion lies with the Liu family.

Moreover, Jiang Zhi remembered that in his previous life, Prince Jing had a strategist by his side who was this year's newly appointed third-ranked scholar.