The Double
Chapter 236 - 236 102 Finale_4

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Two days later, the envoy from the Head of the Weaving Department arrived in Xiangyang.

The envoy from the Weaving Department went straight to see Tong Zhiyang.

After Ye Shijie had reported the Ancient Fragrance Satin incident in Xiangyang on behalf of the Jiang Family to the Head of the Weaving Department, the Head in Yanjing immediately realized the gravity of the situation.

Since the Ye Family was not only the family of the newly appointed Assistant Minister of Revenue but also the former in-laws of the current Chief Minister Jiang Yuanbai, the issue could not be taken lightly.

Therefore, an envoy was dispatched hurriedly to Xiangyang, traveling day and night without stop, to thoroughly investigate the matter.

Tong Zhiyang had not expected the arrival of the envoy from Yanjing to be so swift.

These past days, his mind was preoccupied with the mother and son he had fostered outside of his household.

He had nearly turned Xiangyang City upside down but still could not find them.

Distracted by this concern, his attention to the Ye Family’s affairs slipped, and he did not ponder thoroughly, merely thinking of writing to his brother-in-law to report the changes in Xiangyang City and to see what kind of solution his brother-in-law might have.

But before a letter from his brother-in-law arrived, the envoy from the Weaving Department had already appeared.

Tong Zhiyang did not know what to do and had to muster his spirits to deal with the situation, hoping to buy some time until a reply from Yanjing arrived and he knew the next steps to take.

“Lord Tang,” said Tong Zhiyang, all smiles, “the Ancient Fragrance Satin from the Ye Family is linked to a death.

Right now, the men of the Ye Family involved are in our government office.

Such matters of weaving are indeed under your jurisdiction, but when it involves death, it falls to us to manage.

Therefore, the two Lords of the Ye Family cannot be released.”

The man sent by the Head of the Weaving Department to thoroughly investigate the case was named Tang Fan.

Hearing Tong Zhiyang’s words, he found it hard to object.

What Tong Zhiyang said was not wrong; they were responsible for weaving matters, not murder, and since somebody had died in relation to the Ye Family’s fabric, it was certainly up to the government office to look into it.

“That’s fine,” said Jiang Li with a smile, who had come along with Ye Mingyu to discuss the matter, “We’re not requesting Uncle Ming Hui and Uncle Ming Xuan to be let out right now.”

Tang Fan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

His superior had made it clear to him before his departure that this case involved Chief Minister Jiang’s Family and the Ye Family, with the former being of utmost importance.

That was the leading scholar of Yanjing City, someone who must not be offended.

Moreover, in Yanjing City, Jiang Li’s affairs had been the talk of the town recently, and everyone knew that Miss Jiang the Second was a formidable figure.

If Miss Jiang the Second wanted to protect the Ye Family, they would have to comply.

If Miss Jiang the Second became unyielding and insisted on the immediate release of the two Lords of the Ye Family, they from the Weaving Department would have no choice but to conflict with the government office.

However, Tong Zhiyang was taken aback.

At the entrance of Lizheng Hall, Miss Jiang the Second’s words had been quite unceremonious, and Tong Zhiyang knew then that the Chief Minister’s daughter must be a domineering character.

Since she was determined to stand up for the Ye Family, she would undoubtedly ensure the release of Ye Minghui and Ye Mingxuan.

If he continued to refuse on unreasonable grounds, he could tangle with the man from the Weaving Department, and such an entanglement would likely not end quickly, allowing him time to wait for a response from Yanjing City.

Yet to his surprise, Miss Jiang the Second agreed so readily and decisively.

Tong Zhiyang suspected this to be a cunning plan of Jiang Li and couldn’t help but look at her doubtfully, only to see the girl with clear eyebrows and gentle eyes, appearing completely guileless and simple.

Perhaps it was just a bluff, and she was actually a young girl who understood nothing?

Tong Zhiyang was perplexed but then thought it didn’t matter if Jiang Li was agreeable; even if they couldn’t gain time.

With Ye Minghui and Ye Mingxuan locked up, the Ye Family lacked a decision-maker.

Ye Mingyu knew nothing about the business, insufficient as the driving force, and both Ye Jiaer and Ye Rufeng were just unweaned children.

The Ye Family, in disarray, would not be a concern, and even with the Weaving Department’s man present, it was unlikely that anything significant would be discovered.

After a few fruitless days of investigation, new orders would likely arrive from Yanjing.

With this in mind, Tong Zhiyang felt a wave of relief wash over him and smiled, “In that case, we from the government office will no longer inquire into the matter of Ancient Fragrance Satin.

Lord Tang, please do carry out a thorough investigation of this case and provide an explanation to the people of Xiangyang.”

Tang Fan responded, “It is my duty.”

Ye Mingyu also said, “We are truly grateful for Lord Tang’s efforts.”

Just as Tong Zhiyang was basking in his perceived advantage, thinking that even with the Weaving Department’s intervention, it would be temporarily impotent, he heard Jiang Li say, “Lord Tang, the ready-made clothes from the Ancient Fragrance Satin that caused rashes on the townspeople’s bodies have all been collected by us.

Now, the servants in the mansion have packed the Ancient Fragrance Satin into boxes and sent them to the Weaving Yard at the foot of the mountain.”

Tong Zhiyang was startled, and Tang Fan gave Jiang Li a surprised look, saying with a smile, “Miss Jiang the Second has thought things through thoroughly.”

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