Chapter 235： Mr. Hou’s backers are very powerful!

Chapter 235 Mr. Hou’s backers are very powerful!

Dongmei stepped forward and said, "Butler, Mrs. Li has come a long way, so we should go in and talk."

“Oh, yes, yes, please come in, old lady!” The butler woke up and hurriedly welcomed the guests.

Everyone followed the butler as they walked in. Many servants looked over curiously along the way. Although they did not point out anything, their expressions were not very respectful.

After all, this is the Marquis Mansion, and the people who come in and out are all people from powerful families. The Li family's clothing is obviously that of ordinary people, which is simply too rare.

Mrs. Li straightened her back, smiled and chatted with the housekeeper, and walked inside step by step. There was no fear or envy in her expression, just as if she was a guest at a neighbor's house.

The Li family members walking behind her, including the two boys Jiayi and Liu Yang, were well-behaved. Although their faces were full of curiosity, they did not look around.

Of course there is one exception, which is good news.

She put her arms around Dongmei's neck, looking left and right, her big eyes shining brightly from time to time.

But a two-year-old child is already sensible if she doesn't cry or make fuss. Who can expect her to act like an adult?

I have to say that the Marquis Mansion is really large and luxurious, with heavy eaves and carved beams and painted beams. It took me a long time to reach the main courtyard after walking down the doorways one after another.

Since the Marquis was not here and there was no hostess in the Marquis' mansion, the chief steward welcomed everyone to the small flower hall for tea.

The maids brought tea and various snacks like water. Everyone in the Li family picked up their tea bowls and took a sip, but did not touch the snacks, nor did they show any signs of salivating.

This surprised the two maids guarding the door. They winked at each other. When they looked up, they saw the butler looking over coldly. They were so frightened that they immediately retreated.

The butler personally stepped forward, pushed the dessert plate to Jiayin's hand, and greeted him.

"I'm afraid the young lady may be hungry after walking like this, so let's eat some snacks to fill her stomach. The Marquis also brought these snacks to the young lady before, and he said that the young lady likes to eat them."

Jiayin looked at the old lady and saw the old lady smiling and nodding, so she took a piece and said thank you with a smile, "Thank you, uncle butler."

“Hey, you’re so polite, young lady.” The housekeeper was even more happy when he was called uncle.

Li Laoer was worried about the rumors, so he asked.

The chief steward quickly responded, "I have just received the news that those women were captured by the Emperor's men, but I have already sent someone to find out what happened, and I believe the news will be sent back soon."

The emperor intervened?

Everyone was happy. Although the Marquis was not in Xindu, there were still people protecting him.

The chief steward was also eloquent, and he knew that the Marquis treated the Li family differently, so he started talking with the Li family about the business in the valley and the harvest in the fields.

Jiayin came to the city with a small goal. Seeing that nothing happened for the time being, she tugged on Dongmei's sleeve.

Dongmei understood, and while everyone was talking, she said, "I'll take the little lady for a walk in the garden."

The housekeeper quickly said: "I was negligent and forgot about this. The young lady is young and may not be able to sit still."

Mrs. Li smiled and said, "The children are naughty. They are used to it at home, but they are causing trouble for the housekeeper."

With a few polite words, Dongmei left the main courtyard with the good news in her arms and went straight to the back of the Hou Mansion.

She didn't stop until she reached a small courtyard near the back door of the Hou Mansion, took out a key from her arms, and opened the copper lock on the courtyard door.

"Miss, this is the courtyard where Ye Shan and I usually live. Because we are always on the side of Zhuangzi, so this place is always locked and no one comes here. It is also relatively close to the back door..."

Dongmei lowered her voice and explained a few words briefly.

Jiayin jumped down and opened the door carefully. Dongmei subconsciously turned around and looked around, worried that someone was walking nearby.

But before she could look around, Jiayin tugged on her lapel and said, "Let's go back!" Dongmei was surprised, bent down and hugged Jiayin, and then looked at the closed courtyard door, her face full of confusion.

Jiayin whispered a few words in her ear. Dongmei nodded, quickly stepped forward and locked the door, and then took Jiayin to the garden.

There are rockeries, various flowers and trees, small lakes and pavilions in the garden, which are very delicate and elegant.

But Jiayin was thinking about his family, so after walking around for a while, he returned to the main courtyard.

Just in time, the people sent by the Hou Mansion to inquire about the news also came back.

It turns out that there was an uproar in Xindu. Some people thought they had seized the opportunity and secretly filed a complaint in front of the emperor.

As a result, the emperor was furious, but he was not angry that the Marquis was lustful and neglectful of his duties, but that the Marquis was being slandered for no reason, so he sent people to arrest Hua Ruyue and others in front of the busy market for questioning.

Hua Ruyue and others would not dare to deceive the emperor even if they had the courage to do so. In the face of absolute authority, all petty tricks and greed are like spring snow, which quickly melts and disintegrates.

So, the truth is revealed. The heroes, beauties, and grievances in the rumors are all false.

They are just a group of greedy and stupid dancers who are obsessed with the prince and want to find a backer.

 Hua Ruyue is not that stupid. She keeps shouting that she respects the military prince and is grateful to the military prince for fighting for the country. She only did this when she was infatuated.

As a result, she was once again clever but was mistaken for her cleverness.

They were sent directly to the southwest border to "work the army", saying that they would sing and dance for the soldiers and generals who had been guarding the southwest all year round to comfort their loneliness and homesickness.

But everyone knows that this is just a polite way of saying that they are destined to continue to be in the skin and flesh business in the future, and they are still the kind who cannot collect money...

The Li family couldn't express their feelings after hearing this.

Feel sorry for Hua Ruyue and others, it’s not that big of a deal, after all, it’s their own fault.

But for a group of women, this outcome really makes people unhappy.

The housekeeper is a good person, so when he saw this, he quickly arranged the meals.

Old Mrs. Li wanted to leave, "Housekeeper, don't be busy. We were just worried about Mr. Marquis, so we came over to see if we could help. Now that the matter has been resolved, we have gone back early."

The chief steward still wanted to keep someone, so Li Laoer also said, "When we came here, we met Mr. Wen. He was also waiting for news. We always want to meet him and have a few words. Today we know where the gate of the Hou Mansion is opened. From now on There are always opportunities for communication, and this is not the last time.”

The housekeeper did not stay any longer, and everyone quickly left the house.

At this time, Dongmei said that she still had some things to do at home and wanted to stay with Ye Shan for two days before returning to the villa.

Of course the old lady agreed, took the good news, gave Dongmei a few words, and then got into the mule cart.

The mule cart met Mr. Wen not far away. Liu Zhiheng was well-informed. When Mr. Wen arrived at Liu's house, Liu Zhiheng had already learned the detailed story.

Mr. Wen no longer worried about the Marquis. He simply gave a few instructions to the Li family and put some snacks and food in the car. He hurriedly said goodbye and went about his business.

The Li family swayed out of the city in a mule cart and walked slowly home in the face of the setting sun.

Jiayin sat in her grandma’s arms and ate snacks, thinking that she had accomplished a big thing, and she felt extremely happy.

Her little chubby hands held snacks, which she would feed to her grandma and her father and uncle.

The old lady quickly became happy after being coaxed by her granddaughter. She nodded her little nose and said, "You, every time we go out together, do you rush for these food? What a greedy little cat!"

(End of this chapter)