The Double
Chapter 211 - 211 97 Prefect_4

211: Chapter 97: Prefect_4 211: Chapter 97: Prefect_4 “Perhaps it’s not because of the Ancient Fragrance Satin,” said Jiang Li, “perhaps it’s because of those ready-made clothing shops.”

“One shop may be explainable, but surely not all the ready-made clothing shops in Xiangyang have problems,” Ye Jiaer said.

“I know what my cousin wants to say, that the Ye Family has been framed.

But even though the Ye Family isn’t considered an Official Family in Xiangyang, we’re not to be trifled with on a regular basis.

Who would be bold enough to frame us?

Anyone with such audacity must hold a high position.

But what are they hoping to gain by harming us?”

“Besides the Ye Family, are there any other weaving yards in Xiangyang?” Jiang Li asked.

Ye Jialer shook her head.

“Then it can’t be business competition.”

Jiang Li sighed, and as they were talking, the three brothers Ye Minghui, Ye Mingxuan, and Ye Mingyu came over.

Seeing Ye Jialer and Jiang Li talking, Ye Mingyu called out, “Jiajia, Jiang Li!”

“Uncle Mingyu,” Jiang Li nodded to him.

Ye Minghui hesitated when he looked at Jiang Li, but finally spoke, “Jiang Li, I didn’t let you see the old madam the other day because she really wasn’t well.

You’ve been in Xiangyang for more than half a month, and the old madam’s condition is gradually improving.

You should meet with the old madam today.”

Jiang Li was surprised.

Seeing Ye Mingyu’s satisfied look, she realized that it must have been Ye Mingyu who had coaxed his two brothers into making the decision for her to meet with Old Madam Ye right now.

It was an unexpected move.

In fact, Jiang Li was not that eager to see Old Madam Ye, but since it was proposed, she naturally agreed amiably and timely showed a hint of happiness, saying, “That’s great.”

Ye Mingxuan and Ye Mingyu watched Jiang Li, and her happiness didn’t seem feigned.

Although they had been busy with Lizheng Hall matters these days, they had not neglected to observe Jiang Li.

The Ye Residence maids serving Jiang Li reported that she hadn’t done anything inappropriate in the meantime, was very calm, and had a gentle temperament.

The Ye brothers were gradually at ease.

“Then let’s go now,” said Ye Mingxuan.

Jiang Li nodded.

Just as they were about to leave, Lady Guan and Lady Zhuo hurried in from the outside.

Lady Guan and Lady Zhuo rarely got involved in business matters, but they were responsible for managing everything in the vast Ye Residence, keeping them quite busy.

The Ye Family was quite unique in that the housekeeping power wasn’t concentrated in one person’s hands, but shared between Lady Guan and Lady Zhuo, who seemed to have a good relationship; otherwise, they would’ve been fighting fiercely over control a long time ago.

In other words, if Ji Shuran and Lady Lu were to jointly manage the Jiang Family, it would have long been in turmoil.

Lady Guan said, “Master, a government officer sent by Tong Zhifu is here.”

“Tong Zhifu?” Ye Minghui was puzzled.

“What is he sending someone here for?”

“I don’t know either,” Lady Guan appeared anxious.

Before she could finish, a group of government officers came in.

Each was armed with a long saber and barged into the front hall without any hesitation, asking, “Are Elder Master Ye and Old Master Ye the Second here?”

“Yes, may I ask what is the matter, Official Lord?” Ye Mingxuan inquired.

“Lord Tong requests your presence,” the leading government officer said.

“Elder Master, Second Master, please come with us.”

“Go?

Where to?

What’s the trouble?” Ye Mingyu, not afraid of officials, immediately stepped forward and said, “Why are only the two of them being summoned?

What’s this all about?”

The government officer sized up Ye Mingyu, who was dressed like a merchant or an underling and had a bit of a martial arts world aura about him.

It wasn’t clear if they recognized him as Old Master Ye the Third, or perhaps they simply deemed Ye Mingyu as inconsequential.

The officer replied, “I am merely carrying out orders.

All these questions should be addressed to Lord Tong by the two masters.” The response was somewhat arrogant.

Jiang Li found it strange.

Given the Ye Family’s business, although they weren’t feared by everyone, they definitely weren’t to be bullied.

As a local official, Tong Zhifu had no reason to be so discourteous to the Ye Family.

Government officers generally echoed the attitude of their superiors, so this behavior must stem from some message from Tong Zhifu indicating that the Ye Family was not to be feared.

Why would Tong Zhifu act in such a manner, as if he had nothing to fear?

Ye Mingyu was about to make a scene, but Ye Minghui held out his hand to stop him.

As the eldest son of the Ye family, Minghui had always been more composed than others.

He bowed to the government officers and said, “Since the Official Lord is carrying out his duties, it’s proper for us to comply.

Please allow me to give instructions to my family.”

He first looked at Jiang Li, “I had intended to take you to see the old madam, but I didn’t expect this to happen midway.

Jiang Li, you’ll have to wait a little longer.”

“It’s fine,” Jiang Li said with a smile.

He then turned to Ye Mingyu, “Mingyu, since you’re not involved with the family business, you just need to protect the Ye Residence.

Leave Lizheng Hall affairs to Jiajia and Rufeng; this time will be a good opportunity for the two of them to learn.

As for Elder Master Ye and myself, do not tell the old madam that we are going to see Tong Zhifu, remember.”