The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 51 Someone is causing trouble

Yunxi didn't sleep all night, and the early morning sunlight shone through the window lattice, directly onto her tired face.

She narrowed her eyes, forced herself to get up, washed herself casually, and then hurried towards the main hall of the marquis' mansion.

In the main hall, the wife of the marquis was talking to several stewards with a dark face. Her face was so gloomy that it looked as if black water could drip out at any time.

The Marquis's wife clenched her fists, her cheeks puffed out, and said bitterly, "The hostile forces of the Marquis's Mansion are truly bold. They actually dared to trip us up at this critical juncture!"

Yunxi walked forward quickly, bowed slightly, and asked hurriedly, "Madam, have you found any more clues?"

The Marquis's wife glanced at her sideways, shook her head helplessly, and sighed, saying, "At present, we only know that it was done by hostile forces, but we still don't know which one it is."

Yunxi's brows were furrowed tightly, and her hands were twisting the corners of her clothes unconsciously. The Marquis's wife paced back and forth in the hall, muttering non-stop, "These bastards, we'll have to deal with them once we find out what's going on."

At this moment, the housekeeper rushed in like a gust of wind, panting and unable to speak clearly: "Madam, Miss, something bad has happened. A group of people have gathered outside the mansion to cause trouble, and they are clamoring for an explanation from us."

Yunxi's heart tightened, and she exchanged glances with the Marquis's wife, "Let's go and take a look."

The two hurried to the gate of the mansion, only to see a group of people standing there in a menacing manner. Leading them was a burly man with a face full of flesh, who looked like a butcher.

He had his shirt open, revealing a patch of black chest hair, and his eyes were as big as copper bells.

"The Marquis' Mansion has committed many evil things, and they must give us an explanation today!" The big man shouted at the top of his voice, the sound making people's ears buzz. He shouted and waved his strong arms, and saliva flew everywhere.

Yunxi frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion, "Big brother, I wonder how the Marquis' Mansion has offended you?"

The big man sneered, "Humph, you guys in the Marquisate usually bully others by taking advantage of your power, and now you want to play innocent?"

As he spoke, he took a step forward, his huge body approaching Yunxi, and Yunxi subconsciously took a small step back.

The wife of the Marquis shouted angrily: "Nonsense! Someone must have instigated you to cause trouble!" The wife of the Marquis was so angry that her face turned red, her chest heaved violently, she pointed at the big man, and her body was trembling slightly.

There was a commotion in the crowd and someone shouted, "Don't waste time talking to them, just rush in!" With this shout, the crowd began to surge forward like a tide.

Seeing the situation about to get out of control, Yunxi shouted, "Everyone, please be patient. If the Marquis' Mansion is truly at fault, we will give you a satisfactory answer. However, if someone is deliberately framing us, the Marquis' Mansion will not let this go!"

Yunxi's voice was clear and loud, her eyes were firm, and she tried hard to stay calm.

At this time, a man with a pointed chin and monkey-like face walked out of the crowd, his eyes rolling around, "Stop talking nonsense, if you don't pay compensation today, don't even think about letting this go!"

The wife of the Marquis was so angry that she was shaking all over. "You are being unreasonable!" The wife's voice changed. She gritted her teeth and wished she could rush up and give these people a few slaps in the face.

The big man yelled again: "Don't listen to this little girl's nonsense, let's get an explanation today!"

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, revealing his sturdy arms with bulging veins.

Yunxi hurriedly said, "Brother, please don't be impulsive. Let's talk it over."

"Talk nicely? Humph, can you in the Marquis' Mansion listen to me?" The big man looked disdainful.

The man with a pointed chin and monkey cheeks fanned the flames: "That's right, don't bother with them, just rush in!"

The Marquis's wife glared at him angrily: "Let's see who dares!"

Someone in the crowd shouted again, "What are you afraid of? They don't dare to do anything to us!"

For a moment, noisy sounds came one after another, and the situation became more and more chaotic.

Yunxi stamped her feet anxiously, sweat beads appearing on her forehead. At this moment, the big man suddenly reached out to push Yunxi, and Yunxi staggered and almost fell.

Seeing this, the Marquis's wife rushed forward like crazy, "How dare you touch her!"

The big man ignored it and continued to act aggressively.

Yunxi stood firm and shouted, "Don't do anything!"

But no one listened to her at this time. The crowd was pushing and shoving, shouting and cursing.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, there was a sudden sound of horse hooves. Everyone turned around and saw the prince rushing over with a group of people.

The prince dismounted and walked to Yunxi's side. "Yunxi, don't be afraid. I'm here."

The prince had a tall and straight figure, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his black robe moved in the wind, revealing a sense of majesty.

His eyes were full of concern as he stared at Yunxi, as if she was the most precious treasure in the world.

Yunxi felt warm in her heart, "Prince." There was a hint of tenderness in her voice, and she looked like a frightened little rabbit, which made people feel pity for her.

The prince turned his head and looked at the crowd of people making trouble. His eyes were as sharp as a knife. "How dare you cause trouble in the Marquis' Mansion? Do you know your crime?"

The sound was like a huge bell, shaking everyone present to the point of trembling in their hearts.

The big man stiffened his neck, looking unconvinced, "Your Highness, we were forced into this situation." The big man was tall and strong, with a face full of flesh that trembled as he spoke, and his eyes were wide open.

The prince snorted coldly, "Being forced? I think you are being ordered around by someone!" After that, he crossed his arms over his chest, staring at the big man with a sharp gaze.

Seeing this, the man with a pointed chin and monkey face quietly retreated back, looking as sneaky as a thief who had stolen something and was afraid of being discovered.

The prince was sharp-eyed and shouted, "Stop!" The man was so frightened by the shout that his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.

The man shuddered with fear, "Prince, please spare my life!" His expression was distorted and his eyes were full of fear.

The prince took a step forward, his steps steady and powerful. "Tell me, who sent you here?"

The man stammered, "Yes, it's Lord Zhao."

Yunxi was startled, her brows furrowed tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion, "Marquis Zhao? Why would he go against the Marquis' Mansion?"

The prince pondered for a moment, stroking his beard, "I guess he's jealous of the recent prosperity of the Marquis' Mansion."

The Marquis's wife said in a hateful voice, "This Marquis Zhao has always been at odds with the Marquis's Mansion. I never expected him to resort to such despicable tactics."

The lady was so angry that her face turned red, her hands tightly clenched the corners of her clothes, and her body trembled slightly.

The prince looked at everyone and raised his voice, "If you disperse now, I will forgive you for what happened. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

These words were so powerful that the hearts of everyone present began to beat fast.

The big man and the others looked at each other, hesitating for a moment. The big man thought to himself, this prince is not someone to be trifled with. If he really gets serious, he will probably be in big trouble.

Everyone else also had their own plans, thinking that there was no need to get themselves involved in other people's affairs.

So, they dispersed one after another, walking away in a hurry without even daring to look back.

Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The prince smiled slightly, "This is what I should do."

However, the story did not end there. Returning to the mansion, Yunxi found that the maids and servants were in a panic.

A round-faced maid, twisting a handkerchief in her hand, lowered her voice and said, "What should we do? The Marquis' Mansion has offended Lord Zhao. I'm afraid we won't have a good life in the future."

The tall, thin maidservant next to her shrank her neck and echoed, "Yes, I heard that Lord Zhao is quite powerful in the court."

Yunxi felt a pang of annoyance when she heard these comments. At this moment, Xiaocui came running over in a panic, her face flushed red, and she gasped, "Miss, something bad has happened. The food in the kitchen has been poisoned, and many people have stomachaches after eating it."

When Yunxi heard this, her face turned pale instantly. She hurried to the kitchen, shouting as she ran, "Go get the doctor!"

When I arrived at the kitchen, I saw several cooks lying on the ground, holding their stomachs and groaning.

Some of the cooks had cold sweat on their faces, and some had sallow complexions, which made people feel distressed just by looking at them.

The doctor came running over, medicine box on his back. He squatted down, reached out his hands to touch here and there, felt the patient's pulse, and fiddled with his eyelids.

After a round of diagnosis and treatment, he straightened up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, "Fortunately, it was discovered in time, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable."

Yunxi frowned tightly, gritted her teeth and said bitterly, "This Lord Zhao is really unscrupulous."

Just then, a concubine from the marquis's mansion, wearing a colorful dress and with messy hair, came running in hurriedly.

She ran breathlessly, her feet seemed to be on hot wheels, and she shouted as she ran: "Madam, Miss, it's bad, the account books in the mansion have been stolen!"

When the wife of the Marquis heard this, she staggered and almost lost her balance. If the maid next to her had not been quick to support her, she would have fainted on the spot.

The lady was so angry that she stamped her feet, pointed her finger at the sky, and cursed loudly: "This is not going to stop! This damned Marquis Zhao is determined to force our mansion into a dead end!"

Yunxi took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and said, "Madam, don't worry, we will definitely find a way to deal with it."

As he was speaking, a mysterious man in black appeared on the roof of the mansion. He was wrapped in a black robe and his face was covered with a black cloth, revealing only a pair of gleaming eyes, which looked coldly at the people below.

Yunxi noticed something strange and looked up, "Who is it?" His eyes were full of vigilance and confusion.

The man in black sneered, "Hmph!" The sound seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, revealing a hint of chill. Then he flashed and flew away.

Yunxi and the prince decided not to wait and see and began to investigate Marquis Zhao's conspiracy. They both wore simple clothes, Yunxi tied her hair up simply, and the prince also put away his usual luxurious attire.

The two of them walked hurriedly, looking for clues everywhere, but found themselves blocked everywhere.

"Lord Zhao is so meticulous in his actions. It seems that there must be an expert guiding him." The prince frowned, his eyes full of thought.

Yunxi bit her lip, which turned slightly pale from being bitten. "No matter what, we must find evidence and make sure he receives the punishment he deserves."

As she spoke, she clenched her fists.

During the investigation, Yunxi's sharp eyes kept a constant eye on her surroundings. One day, she noticed a servant in the mansion was acting suspiciously.

The servant looked around hurriedly, looking back from time to time. Yunxi became suspicious and quietly followed him.

She was very careful along the way, trying not to make any noise.

He discovered that the servant was in contact with a confidant of Lord Zhao, a man with shifty eyes, a small moustache, and who shook his head as he spoke.

Yunxi and the prince approached quietly, holding their breath and listening attentively, and heard their conversation.

"How is the matter going?" Marquis Zhao's confidant asked with his head tilted, his face full of anxiety.

The servant said flatteringly: "Everything is done according to the Marquis's orders. The Marquis's Mansion is in chaos."

When he spoke, his waist was bent like a shrimp.

"Well done, keep causing trouble for them." The confidant smiled proudly, revealing his yellow teeth.

Yunxi and the prince looked at each other, Yunxi nodded slightly, and the prince waved his hand, and the two rushed out.

The prince moved swiftly, like a tiger emerging from the mountains, and captured the two men in one swoop.

"Tell me, what other conspiracy does Lord Zhao have?" the prince shouted angrily, his eyes wide open and veins bulging on his forehead.

The servant turned pale with fear. "Please spare my life, my lord. I am only following orders. I don't know anything else."

The voice was trembling uncontrollably, and the body began to tremble as well. Seeing this, the confidant tried to escape, but was kicked to the ground by the prince.

"Hmph, you still want to run!" The prince snorted coldly.

"Take them back and interrogate them strictly!" said the prince in a firm voice.

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, the servant was beaten to a pulp after interrogation, and finally learned Marquis Zhao's plan from the servant.

It turned out that he not only wanted to ruin Yunxi and the prince's wedding, but also tried to frame the Marquis' Mansion and make it lose the emperor's trust.

Yunxi was extremely angry, "This Lord Zhao is so despicable!" She stomped her feet in anger, her little face flushed red.

The prince held Yunxi's hand and said, "Don't worry, I won't let him succeed."