The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 698: Verdict Reached

These few women truly regret their decisions.

Earlier, they thought they could compete for favor based on their youth and beauty.

Who would have known, since Lady Wu returned to the mansion this year, the Duke’s feet haven’t once stepped into the west courtyard. They only see the Duke during greetings.

Most of the time, apart from occasionally being able to go out, they’ve been confined within the west courtyard.

Lady Wu didn’t skimp on their meals, but they weren’t particularly good either. Choosing dishes was out of the question; they ate whatever was given.

Each season, they received only two sets of clothing, with no extras, and they couldn’t even think about jewelry.

This hopeless life was making them ill.

The women discussed among themselves and decided to leave the mansion. Today, they came together to plead with Lady Wu.

Jiang Zhongxing also sat beside them. The women were clever enough to only ask Lady Wu and not the Duke.

At this moment, Jiang Zhongxing coughed lightly, giving Lady Wu a look, suggesting they let them go instead of keeping them around as nuisances.

Lady Wu’s original intention was to keep these ungrateful individuals locked in the west courtyard until they died, as the Duke Mansion was not lacking the silver needed to support them.

However, Lady Wu thought, Jiang Zhongxing had stopped taking cottonseed oil for over half a year, yet she hadn’t conceived. Perhaps she should accumulate some virtue.

Lady Wu said indifferently, "If it were up to me, you would never dream of leaving the Duke Mansion in this lifetime."

"The Duke is soft-hearted; fine, I’ll let you go."

The women cheered up, one hesitantly asking, "Lady Wu, then, what about travel expenses—"

Lady Wu set down her teacup, "You still want travel expenses? Dream on! You’re allowed to take the clothes and jewelry from your room, but nothing else."

The women dared not speak further, bowed, and silently exited.

Lady Wu then smiled warmly at Yun Jiao, "I’ve asked Housekeeper Lin to prepare the return gifts. After visiting your parents’ home, there’s no rush to return; even if you come back after dinner, it’s not too late."

Yun Jiao smiled and thanked Lady Wu, and then got into the carriage with Jiang Youzhi to visit the Gu Family.

Early in the morning, Gu Yuheng sent someone to buy groceries. When they arrived, he was in the kitchen preparing ingredients.

Yun Jiao took off her cloak to help, but Gu Yuheng ushered her away, "Go play with Xiao Chuan, I can handle this."

Jiang Youzhi chuckled, "Father, let me assist you."

Gu Yuheng said nothing; he cherished his daughter, but had no qualms about putting his son-in-law to work.

Jiang Youzhi rolled up his sleeves and started working.

Yun Jiao stood at the door, smiling with delight. This was her ideal life, being doted on by her father and husband, living happily like a carefree bug.

After dinner, the two returned to the Duke Mansion, where Jiang Youzhi was summoned to the study by Jiang Zhongxing.

Jiang Zhongxing was in a good mood. "Just received news, the Yan Family’s case has been concluded by the Ministry of Justice, rebellion, whole family executed."

Jiang Youzhi was a bit surprised, "So quickly?"

Jiang Zhongxing lowered his voice with a smile, "Lord Zhang of the Ministry of Justice reportedly obtained a confession while Yan Beichen was unconscious."

"Haha, Lord Zhang even remembered to torture him. Speaking of which, Yun Jiao’s anesthetic was effective; he didn’t wake despite the torture, only came to today."

Jiang Youzhi laughed, "Lord Zhang is truly remarkable!" He managed to obtain a confession and harshly torture the suspect. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Now the judgment has already been presented to the Emperor, just awaiting his imperial approval."

"These past days, complaints against the Yan father and son have nearly flooded the court. The Emperor should soon approve the verdict."