Ji Youran often went unnoticed, as his world was consumed with medicine. He promised to take care of all the life-saving medications at home and didnât dabble in other affairs. In his words, getting involved in household matters was a headache and less interesting than researching medicine.
"Regarding this matter, the seventh brother has written to me. He suspects that it perhaps involves the Li Family in Capital City, thus he has asked me to secretly investigate the Li Family through the Bright Moon Pavilion.
According to the seventh brother, the girl had been well brought up in the old Li house. That changed two and a half years ago when the wife of Liâs third son broke her leg. It was then they began to abhor Suisui.
At that time, rumors started to circulate in Ling Village about Suisui being a harbinger of death. I have had someone investigate the Li Family in Capital City based on this timeline, but so far, I have not received any useful information. Mother, rest assured, Suisui is XiâErâs only child, and I wonât stand by if something were to happen to her."
ăIn the courtyard where the Young Emperor temporarily residedă
Ever since Ji Youzhi suggested Secretary Lu might be forming private cliques, the two had started investigating Secretary Luâs wealth.
"Find evidence as quickly as possible. I absolutely do not tolerate these corrupt officials who damage the imperial rule. Investigate him thoroughly!"
Ji Youzhi respectfully accepted the order, "Yes! I will do my best to thoroughly investigate the Lu Family."
"What about the people youâve been investigating?"
Speaking of the names of a few people that the girl had counted out on her fingers a few days ago, Ji Youzhiâs expression became somewhat grave.
"Aside from Secretary Lu of the Lu Family being suspected of forming private cliques, I havenât found anything else significant yet regarding them. However, the Xie Family is interesting. Your Majesty, can you guess what type of fate Xie Yingying has?"
Xie Yingyingâs fate?
The Young Emperorâs mind went blank. He recalled what his daughter had said about a big bird.
But didnât she clearly say Xie PanâEr?
"Speak plainly!"
"Two months ago in Capital City, a rumor began quietly circulating amongst the noblewomen that the Xie Familyâs eldest daughter, Xie Yingying, has a Phoenix Destiny, as indicated by her birth data!"
"A Phoenix Destiny? Is this true?"
"Iâm still verifying it!" Ji Youzhi said these things with a frown, and then began talking about another issue.
"However, thereâs another matter that I need to report truthfully. Please, Your Majesty, do not get angry after hearing it."
Ji Youzhi suddenly knelt down; his expression became exceptionally grave.
Regarding the Lu Family?
The Young Emperor had weathered many storms over the years. Seeing Ji Youzhiâs solemnity and caution, his heart skipped a beat.
"Speak!"
"The Xie Family and the Lu Family are discussing marriage!"
"Whatâs wrong with that?"
"Your Majesty, Xie Yingying is a person with a Phoenix Destiny, yet the Lu Family, knowing this, still dares to seek her hand in marriage. Furthermore, the Xie Familyâs attitude is quite strange; they neither refuse nor agree. I have heard that an even stranger matter concerning the Xie Family is their desire for both their daughters to serve one husband, mimicking Ehuang and NĂŒying."
What?
The Young Emperor felt dizzy and didnât quite understand what this meant.
"Can you explain clearly to me, what does it mean that the Xie Family is trying to mimic Ehuang and NĂŒying?"
"To be frank, I also find it quite puzzling. The Xie Family is very strange. When other families marry off their daughters, they typically dislike the son-in-law having multiple wives and concubines. However, this Xie Family, while marrying off their eldest legitimate daughter, also wants to include a concubine-born daughter, for both women to serve one husband. This matter has begun to circulate among the women of Capital City. Some say the Xie Family is utterly unreasonable and lacks etiquette, and that long-established Noble Families are unwilling to associate with such a household."
This Xie Family is so blatantly disrespectful of manners?
This news befuddled the Young Emperor. His mouth hung openâhe could hardly believe what he had just heard!
Theyâre even setting up an Ehuang and NĂŒying affair!