The case of the Ministry of War's arsenal grew bigger and bigger. It could be said that it attracted the attention of the entire capital. Everyone was paying attention to this matter.
Compared to the salt case a few days ago, this case was closer and involved more people. Naturally, more people paid attention to it.
When the news spread that Zhao Xuan, the director of the Ministry of War's arsenal department, had hanged himself, many people felt sad.
Especially after Dongchang's Zhang Jing personally led people to confiscate Zhao Xuan's home, many officials became even more worried. Many people began to plead for mercy.
There were all sorts of reasons, but the main point was that this was wrong.
Marquis Xining's residence.
These days, the entire Marquis Xining's residence was very busy. Although Marquis Xining was at home reflecting on his mistakes, everyone knew that it was not time for the dust to settle.
As long as the Qian family's matter was not over, the Marquis Xining's residence's matter would not be over.
In the reception hall of the Marquis Xining's residence, Marquis Song Yi's face was gloomy. He reached for the teacup in front of him and took a fierce sip.
Glancing at the middle-aged man sitting below, Song Yi's expression became even uglier. After a while, Song Yi put down the teacup in his hand and said to the middle-aged man, "What do you want?
What do you think the capital is? "
The middle-aged man did not care about Song Yi's attitude. He only smiled and said, "What is the capital?
It's just a place. "
Song Yi looked at the middle-aged man and put down the teacup on the table. "If you say so, then we shall return to our own ways. The Marquis Xining's residence cannot afford to play with the Qian family. You can do whatever you want!"
Before the middle-aged man could speak, a woman came in through the door. It was Marquis Xining's wife.
"What's going on? I just left not long ago. Why are you quarreling?"
Marquis Xining's wife smiled as she walked to Marquis Song Yi's side. She then turned to the middle-aged man and scolded, "Don't talk to your brother-in-law like that. What happened to the family rules?"
This middle-aged man was none other than the legitimate son of the Qian family, Marquis Xining's wife's younger brother, Qian Liu.
Qian Liu shrugged indifferently. In reality, the Qian family did not think highly of Marquis Xining Song Yi.
If the old man had not insisted on a marriage alliance with the Marquis Xining's residence, his sister would not have married that idiot.
Back then, his sister was so outstanding, and so many young geniuses liked her, but he, Song Yi, never had a chance.
Seeing her brother's expression, the Marquis's wife's face also darkened. She sat down on a chair and said indifferently, "Since you don't want to talk nicely, then don't. Our Marquis Xining's household is small, not comparable to your Hejian Qian family. Come, see the guest out!"
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Although the Duke of England did not say it directly, his meaning was clear. This time, the Emperor was not targeting the Qian family of Hejian or Marquis Xining.
For Marquis Xining's Estate and the Qian Family, the best solution was to do whatever the Emperor wanted them to do and not stand in his way. Otherwise, even if the Emperor couldn't do what he wanted to do, Marquis Xining's Estate and the Qian Family of Hejian Prefecture would become sacrifices for the Emperor.
Although she wanted to help the Qian family, Marquis Xining knew that a married daughter was like spilled water. Some things were better left unsaid than unsaid.
Seeing her brother's attitude, Marquis Xining's wife made up her mind. Whether or not she could help the Qian family, Marquis Xining would not participate.
Something that made all the nobles silent and made the House of Duke of England need to avoid arousing suspicion was definitely not something that the House of Marquis Xining could participate in.
Although they did not know why the Emperor chose Marquis Xining and what the Emperor wanted to do, they could not be the ones blocking the way.
Hearing his sister's words and seeing her expression, Qian Liu hurriedly said, "Sister, how can you say this? We are family after all.
The family only felt that Marquis Xining's residence was a little inappropriate. Why did they go to the palace to ask for forgiveness? "
Marquis Xining's wife smiled. "You think that Marquis Xining sold you out, right?"
Although Qian Liu did not speak, Marquis Xining's wife knew that he had tacitly agreed. She sneered and pointed at Qian Liu. "How arrogant!"
"Who in the capital doesn't know that you are selling salt?
But in the past, everyone turned a blind eye. You took care of the civil officials and Marquis Xining supported the Honours. That's why you did not cause a ruckus. "
"Do you think it is a secret?
Everyone is making money from the salt works. Everyone knows each other's background. "
Marquis Xining's wife said directly, "Let me tell you, if you listen to us, then go back to Hejian Prefecture and find the imperial envoy. Tell him everything about the Sun family."
"You can push the blame onto Yao Renkang of the Changlu Salt Works and Changlu Transport Commissioner Ding Youguang."
Qian Liu stilled and his expression darkened. "Sister, if we admit to the crime, it will be a crime punishable by execution. How can we admit to this crime?
Do you want to use the Qian family to protect Marquis Xining?
I am not the only one who came to the capital this time. "
"Many salt merchants from various places have come. They will not watch the Qian family be taken care of."
Marquis Xining's wife looked at Qian Liu. After a while, she said, "You actually think that I abandoned the Qian family to protect Marquis Xining?" Saying this, she smiled and pointed at the door. "Scram!"
Qian Liu cupped his hands with a dark expression and turned to walk out.
Marquis Xining's wife swayed. Song Yi hurriedly supported her and carefully patted her chest. "Madam, Madam, don't be angry, don't be angry. It is not worth it. Qian Liu just spoke without thinking."
Sitting down with a bitter smile, Marquis Xining's wife pulled on Marquis Xining's hand and said with a smile, "It has been so many years. My husband has suffered."
"Qie knows that the people of the Qian Family feel that qie has wronged qie by marrying you. In the past, there were even people who said that Grandfather was trying to curry favor with the rich and powerful. But only qie knows that marrying into the Marquis of Xining fu is qie's good fortune. So much, qie is very grateful to Grandfather for marrying me into the Marquis of Xining fu."
"I know that you have suffered a lot because of the Qian family. I know. This time, I will not let you suffer again."