Chapter 1630: The Plan Goes Smoothly

Chapter 1630: Chapter 1630: The Plan Goes Smoothly

The next day, Constable Jiang and his partner indeed went to the county office again, but once more, they didn’t see Lord Peng.

This time, Constable Jiang was so furious he almost started swearing; he even impulsively considered going directly to the Qian Family to arrest someone.

The two were once again forcibly ‘escorted’ out, and Constable Jiang cursed and turned his head to leave, “Back to the county town.”

With a stern face, he strode toward the inn where they’d been staying—the horses were still there.

Who would have known, just as he reached the inn’s entrance, he suddenly heard someone say, “Have you heard? The Qian Family in Donggu County will soon be producing sunflower oil for palace supply.”

Constable Jiang abruptly stopped in his tracks and briskly turned his head to look at the speaker.

What did he just say?

He quickly stopped the person who was also heading inside and asked, “Which Qian Family were you just talking about?”

“Of course, the Qian Fangli Family in the west of the city.”

Qian Fangli? Isn’t that the Old Master Qian they’re supposed to take back this time?

Constable Jiang narrowed his eyes. Alright, they’re incredibly audacious, daring to act under the guise of the palace.

Do they think they can act recklessly because they have Lord Peng’s backing?

Already full of anger, Constable Jiang suddenly became excited, with a fierce glint in his eyes.

He turned to the other constable and said, “You take the horse to the city gate; I’ll wander around nearby and meet you at the city gate later.”

“Alright.”

Constable Jiang first entered the inn, found the two people who had been speaking earlier, and inquired about the matter.

He asked where they had heard the news from.

Then he went to a small stall they mentioned, and sure enough, he also heard the same words there.

He continued to a few more places. Although the rumor wasn’t widespread, it indeed suggested that Old Master Qian Fangli was about to produce sunflower oil for the court.

Constable Jiang sneered—truly, the Qian Family is courting disaster. How dare they spread such words.

He quickly returned to the city gate, mounted his horse, and immediately headed back to Jiangyuan County with the other constable.

Ying Dong and Dazhuang emerged from a corner, smiling, “The task is done. Let’s go back.”

When they returned to Jiangyuan County, it was already late. The two immediately reported everything that happened in Donggu County to Shu Yu in detail.

Shu Yu listened quietly, nodded indicating he understood, “Yesterday, when Constable Jiang and the others didn’t return, I knew things were practically settled.”

If Lord Peng had obediently handed Old Master Qian over, Shu Yu would have been somewhat troubled.

Now, Lord Peng’s actions have made Constable Jiang, who initially didn’t involve personal feelings, hold a grudge. He will only exaggerate what he witnessed in Donggu County.

Lord Xie, unwilling to shoulder responsibility, will undoubtedly report the matter concerning palace-related rumors.

Sure enough, early the next morning, as Shu Yu just got up, Ying Xi hurried over to say that Lord Xie was already at the door with important matters to discuss.

Shu Yu raised an eyebrow; Lord Xie was so anxious that instead of summoning her, he waited at the door?

Shu Yu quickly dressed, grabbed a couple of buns to eat on the way, and when she reached the door, Ying Xi handed her a water pouch just in time to rinse her mouth.

In the carriage, Lord Xie directly invited Shu Yu in and recounted what happened in Donggu County.

Shu Yu was shocked, “Is Old Master Qian out of his mind? To dare use such treasonous words to promote himself, it’s truly… ignorant and fearless.”

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