Chapter 129. Dialogue - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 129. Dialogue

So Feng Jinlin specially went to invite someone from Su Cheng after knowing the truth.

Since they knew the truth, they were like grasshoppers on the same boat. How could they dare to disobey the prince's orders? So that doctor didn't hesitate to lie.

Madam Feng thought this person was arranged by her father herself, although nervous, she wasn't afraid of being exposed.

On the contrary, Feng Jinyao next to her felt something was wrong.

The Su family, second brother, military doctor, assassination, even Uncle Shou—everything that happened was unexpectedly smooth and unexpected.

Could it be that someone behind the scenes deliberately did this?

Looking at the four people outside drinking tea behind the screen, many doubts condensed in her heart.

Seeing her daughter's abnormal complexion, Madam Feng thought she might not have rested well these days, so she urged her to go back to rest in the courtyard.

There was nothing going on in both left and right yards, and thinking about some other things, Feng Jinyao didn't intend to sit and wait for death. She ordered Yunxu to take care of things at home and went to Bai Mansion alone.

Entering the courtyard of Bai Mansion, instead of going to find Bai Lin and others as usual, she went straight to the study of Bai Xiang.

In the study, only Bai Xiang was present at the moment. Feng Jinyao took a deep breath and walked forward, then gently knocked on the door.

"Grandfather, are you inside?"

"Ah Yao?"

"It's me."

The door opened from the inside, and Bai Xiang looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar granddaughter, full of puzzlement at her arrival.

"But isn't your father unwell?"

"Grandfather, rest assured, father's injury is not serious for the time being. I have something to discuss with you."

The petite girl, with a firm face, was already exceptionally beautiful under the reflection of the sunlight.

However, such a beautiful woman is often like a thistle, living freely only by relying on others.

But she is different. The calmness and determination in her watery eyes made Bai Xiang somewhat distracted for a while.

"Come in."

This was the first time Feng Jinyao entered Bai Xiang's study. It was similar to her father's study at home, but there were many solitary volumes stacked on the ancient shelves against the wall.

On the desk lay an unfinished scroll of painting, and it was unclear what was depicted in the painting.

"Why did you come over? Do you have something to discuss with old man?" Bai Xiang took the lead in speaking and didn't intend to beat around the bush.

Seeing this, Feng Jinyao's expression became serious, without much ado, she spoke directly.

"Grandfather, father was stabbed by someone. I suspect it's related to the embezzlement case of the transportation department."

Once this was said, even Bai Xiang became somewhat vigilant. How could this young girl guess the court's movements so accurately? Could it be that someone told her?

Thus he asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"A few years ago, my mother and I went to Jiangnan once. It happened that Cao, the superintendent, hosted a banquet. The invitation was sent to the inn where we stayed, and we couldn't refuse. So my mother and I went to the Cao's mansion for the banquet. Although the wealth of the two Zhejiang regions far surpasses other places, the Cao's mansion cannot be described simply with luxury, it is simply extravagant, even the mansion of the Duke of Guo cannot compare."

The Wei family is the most popular family among the ruling class, and the most popular noble family. I don't know what the Cao family looks like.

Thinking of Prince Ding's words last night, Bai Xiang's face was not good. Frowning, "Go on."

"I watched with cold eyes, those Madam and ladies who came to the banquet were accustomed to this attitude, thinking that their homes were afraid to come. My mother did not like Cao's ostentatious personality and then the invitation was not sent again. It didn't take long for us to come back, and we cut off contact with Cao's family completely."

"How can you be sure that your father's stabbing is related to the Transportation Department?"

"I suspect that the person behind Superintendent Cao knew that my father had evidence of their embezzlement, so they took action!"

"Evidence? What evidence?"

"After the accidental death of Cao Sidu's family in the boat accident, the Huaiyin Inspector was restless all day long. He feared that he might be next to be killed, so he took the account books that had passed through his hands and planned to use them as a bargaining chip, begging Father to protect his entire family."

Bai Xiang immediately widened his eyes, gesturing for her to hush and quietly opened the door to look around. After confirming no one was eavesdropping, he hurriedly asked, "How do you know all this?"

All of this was told to her by Wen Mengsheng from her previous life, but how could she tell her grandfather these things? Afraid that her grandfather would not trust her, or even think that she was possessed and wanted to send her to suppress the situation.

So she lied, saying, "That Huaiyin Inspector and father are old friends from the same year. My mother and I went to Jiangnan to play, and he accompanied us. He also has a daughter who is older than granddaughter. She calls her older sister Xia. These things were sent to her with the New Year's gift. Granddaughter just found out last night."

The Huaiyin Inspector is a third-ranking official. Although he is an official sent outside, his real power is not small. Even he fears being silenced. It seems that the Duke of Wei's party has begun to suspect the 'accidental' death of Cao Sidu.

"Where are the account books?" Bai Xiang asked anxiously.

Feng Jinyao shook her head, "Those account books are the lifeline of the Inspector's family. Granddaughter thinks he won't give them up easily. Maybe she needs to go to Huaiyin to investigate."

Ding Wang wanted a thorough investigation, but the Duke of Wei wanted to cover it up. Pulling the Feng family into the water seemed to be aimed at him. I didn’t expect there was something like this inside. Does Feng Hai know? If he knew, why didn’t he mention it earlier?

For a moment, even Bai Xiang was puzzled about the direction of this matter.

After a moment of silence, he asked, "Does anyone else know about this?"

"I only told Grandfather. It's a serious matter, and Granddaughter dare not speak lightly."

"Good, this matter must not be leaked, otherwise not only your family, but the entire clan in Northwest Liangzhou, including the Bai family, will also suffer. You go back first, and Grandfather will think of a solution."

"Yes."

The reason why Feng Jinyao came to talk to Bai Xiang about this was purely to use his influence to deal with the Wei family.

Otherwise, a mere Feng family, or just herself alone, would not be able to shake this big tree. Only by stirring up the situation could she fish in troubled waters.

After leaving the Bai family, sitting in the carriage, Feng Jinyao closed her eyes and meditated, slowly thinking.

Calculating the time, that person should be appearing soon. A faint sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth.

The Wen family has been jumping around for so long, it's time for them to pay for their misdeeds.

When she opened her eyes again, they were full of killing intent.

Not long after Feng Jinyao left, Bai Siruo returned from outside.

Knowing that she had missed Feng Jinyao, she felt very sorry. She was still thinking whether to go to the mansion to see her uncle's injury, when she happened to meet Steward Qin, who came over with a smile on his face.

"Miss, hello."

"Steward Qin, what are you so happy about?"

"The New Year's gifts prepared as you ordered are ready. Should they be delivered to your courtyard or directly to the Lu family?"

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