The Double
Chapter 212 - 212 97 Magistrate_5

212: Chapter 97 Magistrate_5 212: Chapter 97 Magistrate_5 Lady Zhuo looked at the government officer, “Official Lord, when…

when can my elder brother and my husband return?”

“I don’t know that either,” the government officer replied.

He then asked Ye Minghui, “Elder Master Ye, have you explained everything clearly?

If so, let’s leave.”

Ye Minghui didn’t say anything else, comforted Lady Guan and Lady Zhuo a little, telling them not to worry and that he and Ye Mingxuan would be back soon, then left with the team of officers.

After the departure of the officers, members of the Ye Family were at a loss for a while.

This incident came so abruptly that no one expected it.

Ye Jiaer murmured, “My father and uncle…

they’ll be alright, won’t they?”

“They’ll be fine,” Jiang Li comforted her.

“Uncle Minghui said that he would be back soon.”

“That’s not it,” Ye Jiaer shook her head, “Uncle has never said such things before, nor has he ever given any instructions.

Today, however, he especially instructed me and Rufeng to take charge of Lizheng Hall’s matters…

He sensed that he won’t be returning anytime soon… He had this premonition.”

Indeed, Ye Minghui’s words afterward, the arrangements he mentioned, seemed to firmly determine that he wouldn’t be returning to the Ye Family for the time being.

“What in the world is going on?” Lady Zhuo said, “Everything was just fine, so why would the Magistrate of Xiangyang come knocking at our door?”

Although they had no idea what exactly had happened, sending soldiers to take people away from their home doesn’t bode well; it certainly couldn’t be that the Magistrate was inviting them for a tea chat.

“It must be because of the Ancient Fragrance Satin,” Ye Rufeng gritted his teeth, “Previously, since the tailoring shops were under pressure, there were few incidents related to Ancient Fragrance Satin.

But now…

other tailoring shops are no longer dealing with Lizheng Hall, and it’s only a matter of time before word gets out.

Once the people find out about this, they will surely not let it go easily, and the Magistrate, in order to pacify the public, will definitely make an example out of the Ye Family.”

Jiang Li now saw Ye Rufeng in a new light.

She thought of Ye Rufeng as rather childish, impulsive, and someone who wore his emotions on his sleeve, not as intelligent as Ye Shijie.

Now it seemed that Ye Rufeng also had a clear mind and could see through the crux of the situation at a glance.

The three grandchildren of the Ye Family were no mediocre individuals.

Ye Shijie was knowledgeable and had a knack for holding office.

Ye Jiaer was generous and steady, capable of commanding presence, and Ye Rufeng had his moments of cleverness as well.

With such a family, the Ye Family wouldn’t falter.

Having the Ye Family as a backing was also a fine choice.

“Cousin has a good point,” Jiang Li said, “I suspect it’s also because of Lizheng Hall.”

Ye Rufeng snorted.

“But this Magistrate, isn’t his name Tong Zhiyang?”

“How do you know?” Ye Mingyu asked.

Jiang Li was from Yanjing and had never been to Xiangyang before, so knowing the name of the Magistrate of Xiangyang was quite surprising.

“He has a brother-in-law,” Jiang Li smiled, “who serves as Official Zhong in Yanjing City.”

“What does Official Zhong do?” The Ye Family were merchants and were not very clear about the positions and ranks of officials.

“He’s in charge of casting coins,” Jiang Li explained.

Now the Ye Family understood.

Ye Mingyu said, “I didn’t expect you to even know his brother-in-law, Jiang Li.

Tong Zhiyang isn’t that big of an official, is he?”

“Not really,” Jiang Li smiled, “Being from the Jiang Family, I inevitably hear about some things.”

In her heart, she was thinking: Tong Zhiyang had a brother-in-law in Yanjing City who served as Official Zhong.

The most important thing was that this brother-in-law was a subordinate of the Right Chancellor and was very close to Li Lian.

In the end, one could say that Tong Zhiyang was also a man under the Right Chancellor.

…

In a courtyard in Xiangyang, someone inside a room was speaking.

“My Lord, Tong Zhiyang has already made his move,” Lu Jiu said.

Jih Heng was seated in a chair, reading a scroll.

On hearing this, his actions paused, and he uttered, “A bit early.”

“I also think it was a bit early,” Lu Jiu stroked his beard, “It’s said he directly charged into the Ye Family’s front hall to arrest someone, making quite a scene.

The matter cannot be concealed now; the whole of Xiangyang knows about it.”

“As expected,” Jih Heng laughed, “This is a show for Li Lian; the spectacle couldn’t be small.”

“It is said that Miss Jiang the Second was also there,” Lu Jiu said, “However, Miss Jiang the Second did not react, and she probably can’t interfere with this plan; there shouldn’t be any chaos this time.” Normally, according to common sense, Jiang Li definitely couldn’t meddle and wouldn’t be able to save the situation.

However, having seen Jiang Li disrupt their plans several times before, Lu Jiu couldn’t be too certain.

Miss Jiang the Second couldn’t be underestimated like ordinary people.

“Not necessarily,” Jih Heng smiled, a clear glint in his eyes as he set aside the scroll, “Do not underestimate her.”

“I dare not underestimate her now,” Lu Jiu said with a laugh, “But as far as the matter with the Ye Family is concerned, Li Lian has already begun planning.

Now that Ye Minghui and Ye Mingxuan are not present, the Ye Family is scattered, and that Ye Mingyu won’t be of much use.

Once the issue with Ancient Fragrance Satin becomes public knowledge, Lizheng Hall is doomed, and next, the Ye Family will be pushed to desperation, which will be Li Family’s opportunity.”

“Lu Jiu, don’t treat everyone as fools,” Jih Heng gently shook the folding fan in his hand, golden peonies blooming and swirling with the movement, casting a wide expanse of swaying beauty.

“The Li Family’s strategy is not flawless, and others might have foreseen it,” he added.

“The play isn’t over till the end; I wouldn’t dare declare it spectacular,” he said with a gentle laugh.