The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife

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On a long street, two figures hurried forward.

"Young master! Please slow down!"

"Where’s that lousy monk? How could we lose him in the blink of an eye?"

Young Master Ming Yue stopped and looked at the empty street ahead with displeasure. "Where did you last see him go?"

The gray-clad guard scratched his head, "It seemed… it was in this direction. We didn’t chase the wrong way."

Young Master Ming Yue snapped, "If we didn’t chase the wrong way, how did he disappear? Did he vanish into thin air? What, is he a ghost?"

The gray-clad guard shrank his neck and murmured, "Young master, you shouldn’t talk about people during the day or ghosts at night—you might actually encounter one..."

Young Master Ming Yue said coldly, "Why don’t you stop talking about strange stuff instead!'"

"Meow——"

A wild cat's cry came from the nearby rooftop, and both of them shuddered simultaneously!

The gray-clad guard clung tightly to Young Master Ming Yue’s arm in fear, his voice trembling. "Young master, th-this... this place is just too eerie. Look around—it’s obvious no one’s lived here for years. Every house here must be cursed… probably haunted by restless spirits. Let’s just leave, please..."

Young Master Ming Yue, putting on a brave front, retorted, "W-What nonsense about restless spirits? Do you think your young master would be afraid of something like that?"

The gray-clad guard lowered his voice, as if afraid the ghosts might hear, and nervously said, "This is the old Xuanyuan Family’s estate. It used to belong entirely to their family. On the day their clan was executed, blood supposedly flowed like rivers down this street. The resentment was so heavy that even crows wouldn’t come near. And I heard... anyone who visits this street these years comes back cursed... Even the night watchmen avoid this area!"

A chill crept down Young Master Ming Yue’s spine, "Y-You... you stop spreading baseless rumors!"

Despite his words, his feet unconsciously stepped backward.

The gray-clad guard smirked faintly, "If young master insists on searching, then I’ll accompany you even at the risk of my life. Tell me, where should we start? Up ahead is the Xuanyuan Family’s mansion—how about there? Should we climb the walls or break down the gate?"

Young Master Ming Yue’s throat bobbed as he swallowed nervously, and he declared with feigned seriousness, "R-Respect for the dead is paramount! Climbing walls or breaking gates—how disgraceful! Forget it, let’s go, let’s go!"

With that, he spun around and practically sprinted away, moving so fast it seemed as though ghosts were chasing him.

……

At the Commandery Office.

Wang Xu hadn’t returned home for several days. Work had been relentless. Barely wrapping up matters concerning the former Crown Princess, he was now entangled with issues involving the Little County Princess.

Currently, what had landed in his hands was an even tougher case—a real challenge: Old Master Mu of the Mu Family.

Though Old Master Mu was a civil official, his stubbornness rivaled that of the most unyielding military generals.

Wang Xu couldn’t resort to actual torture; given the old man’s advanced age, any harsher measures could lead to disastrous consequences if the man didn’t survive.

Old Master Mu might not be able to deal with the Imperial Advisor, but he certainly could handle Wang Xu.

No matter how Wang Xu questioned him, he wouldn’t give in.

"It wasn’t the Mu Family! The Mu Family has no idea who bribed him to frame us!"

This was all he said, over and over.

By now, dawn had broken!

Wang Xu felt like his head was about to explode.

"Commander Wang, His Highness the Eldest Imperial Grandson is here!"

A guard reported from outside the office.

Wang Xu quickly stood up, straightened his attire, and went to greet Xiao Heng at the entrance of the Left Commandery Office, "This official pays his respects to Your Highness the Eldest Imperial Grandson."

Xiao Heng politely raised a hand. "There’s no need for such formalities, Lord Wang. Have you not rested at all through the night?"

"Ah, yes, this official has been handling a case." Wang Xu replied. "Your Highness, please, let us speak inside."

Wang Xu still knew how to be hospitable.

Xiao Heng followed him into his office and took the main seat.

A servant brought in tea.

Wang Xu asked, "May I know what has brought Your Highness to the Commandery Office so suddenly?"

Xiao Heng looked directly at him and said, "I came specifically to see you. Lord Xiao has been preoccupied taking care of my mother and couldn’t come himself, so I’ve come in his stead to check on how your injury is healing."

Wang Xu was unexpectedly touched by this show of concern.

He cupped his hands and said, "This humble official is fine now."

"Come to the Imperial Advisor's Hall in three days to have your stitches removed." Xiao Heng instructed.

"Understood." Wang Xu replied respectfully.

Xiao Heng, looking curious, asked, "Lord Wang, you seem quite troubled. Is the case not progressing smoothly?"

"This…" Wang Xu hesitated, as he couldn’t disclose the details of the case to outsiders.

Xiao Heng smiled lightly, "Lord Wang, you taught me martial arts for years. Though I failed to master even a single move, that’s entirely my own fault and has nothing to do with your teaching. Given the bond we share, let me offer you some advice."

Wang Xu’s ears perked up attentively.

Xiao Heng spoke calmly, "His Majesty already knows the outcome. He merely wants the details filled in. Just provide the narrative, and there’s no need to get too caught up in the specifics."

Wang Xu suspiciously furrowed his brows, "Your Highness, do you mean—"

Xiao Heng picked up his teacup and said, "Doesn’t your Wang Family have informants in the Mu Family? Just get one to testify against them, and that’s it."

Wang Xu’s expression changed, "Isn’t that fabricating evidence?"

So they do have informants, Xiao Heng thought, maintaining an impassive expression.

He replied smoothly, "This isn’t fabricating evidence; it’s called exercising authority appropriately. As a subject of the Emperor, one must share his concerns. What His Majesty wishes for is what we, as officials and subjects, should aim to achieve."

……

In the sixth month, Shengdu was never short of gossip to discuss over tea and meals. First, the former Crown Princess and the Eldest Imperial Grandson had returned to the capital one after the other. Then, incidents befell both the Mu and Han families.

Imperial Consort Wan being sent to the cold palace was considered a minor affair compared to the loss of the Mu Family’s military token.

It was rumored that the Mu Family voluntarily handed it over, though no one could fathom what they were thinking. After all, it had taken immense effort for them to secure a share of that power, so why would they give it up so easily?

On top of that, the second master of the Mu Family, Mu Hong, became entangled in a massive bribery case. The astronomical sum involved caused significant losses to the national treasury, leading to his dismissal from office and exile.

The Han Family didn’t fare much better.

Zhang Feng and others, who had been personally promoted by Han shizi, were severely punished for their failure to protect the Little County Princess, resulting in her being abducted by bandits.

As a result, Zhang Feng and his associates were severely punished, and Han shizi was removed from his position as Deputy Commander of the imperial guards.

To make matters worse, someone anonymously reported to the Emperor that Han shizi’s legs were permanently crippled.

The Emperor dispatched Zhang Dequan and the imperial physicians to investigate, only to discover that Han Ye’s tendons had been completely severed at the root, leaving no possibility of recovery.

In the imperial audience hall, the Emperor sternly declared, "Since Han shizi can no longer lead the Black Wind Cavalry, a new commander must be chosen!"

Senior Official Yang, holding his ceremonial tablet, inquired, "Shall the new commander still be selected from the Han Family?"

Wasn’t that obvious?

The Black Wind Cavalry had been entrusted to the Han Family, so logically, its leadership should stay within the family.

However, with one mishap after another involving the Han Family, the Emperor had grown somewhat disappointed in them.

After a moment of deliberation, the Emperor spoke solemnly, "While the descendants of the Han Family shall be the primary candidates, if someone proves to be significantly superior to them, they too may be considered as the new commander of the Black Wind Cavalry!"

This announcement caused an uproar among the noble and official families.

The Black Wind Cavalry were the most formidable cavalry unit across the six states!

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…