Does your husband only love his wife?I turned around and left the house to marry a villain

Gu Changning did not deny Xie Jinyun's words: "Recently, the case of salt smuggling has been investigated very strictly, and all places are cracking down on it. Assuming that Wen Rongchang is the mastermind behind this smuggling case, and Aunt Xi's family is his oar, with Wen Rongchang's character, he will definitely not wade into danger again and be caught with stolen goods. But if we check the accounts from Lin Xing'er's shop, we will definitely alert this big fish. I believe that Wen Rongchang has already calculated his retreat before doing these things. It is not easy to find problems by checking the accounts in Lin Xing'er's shop."

Xie Jinyun understood what Gu Changning meant: "Your Majesty still wants to catch those smugglers on the spot, then... it's very simple."

Gu Changning looked back at Xie Jinyun and asked, "What other ideas do you have?"

Xie Jinyun stared at the black pieces on the chessboard. "Wen Rongchang is a cautious person. His previous ups and downs show that he is flexible. However, Nanny Xi, a little wet nurse, can make Lin Xing'er and Wen Rongchang trust her. This shows how ambitious and greedy Nanny Xi is. If someone spends a lot of money to buy salt from Nanny Xi at this time, they may be tempted. As long as you catch a small fish, you can bring out the big fish."

"It's just..." Xie Jinyun changed the subject and continued, "Your Majesty, you just said that Wen Rongchang will not take risks again. Nanny Xi must be a person who cherishes her life. She will not dare to take this business again in the short term, so..."

"We have to play the long game to catch the big fish. We need to make them trust the people we send out first." Gu Changning took over Xie Jinyun's words.

The two looked at each other and smiled. Xie Jinyun nodded and said with a smile: "That's right, and we have to settle the case ahead of time."

Gu Changning and Xie Ci both understood what Xie Jinyun meant.

Xie Ci said: "Let the case be settled early, so that the real big fish behind it can relax their vigilance and fall into the fishing net of the emperor and the queen."

"I have to give Bai Dingxiang a lighter sentence. I cannot use beheading, so I will exile Bai Dingxiang to Lingnan. This will let the people behind the scenes know that even if they are found out, their property will only be confiscated, and they will not be beheaded. They will just be exiled. As long as they are still alive, they can make a comeback." Gu Changning's thoughts became more active and excited: "Where is Master Kunling now?"

Jiang Huai said: "I just received the news that they have entered the South City Gate and will soon reach the Palace Gate."

"Okay, I will bring the Queen to welcome her in person. Tomorrow you will release the news to the public and say that... Li Qiulian did not survive and Master Kunling has passed away for her." Gu Changning raised his eyebrows slightly and said to Jiang Huai.

Soon, the news spread that the emperor and empress had personally left the palace to pick up Master Kunling.

Although Wen Rongchang had asked Nanny Xi to disperse the salt smuggling caravan, he was still restless.

The night that Master Kunling entered the palace, Wen Rongchang felt like he was living a year in a day. He hadn't returned to his room to sleep with Lin Xing'er for two or three days in a row.

Lin Xing'er secretly wiped away tears several times for this. She felt that Wen Rongchang had been indifferent to her and no longer close to her since he attended the wedding banquet at the Xiao Mansion.

At night, Lin Xing'er personally delivered supper to the study, and happened to see Wen Rongchang sleeping at the desk.

As soon as she put down the things in her hand, Wen Rongchang was awakened.

When he opened his eyes and saw Lin Xing'er, he was already sweating profusely.

He had just had another nightmare, in which he saw himself in prison, in a miserable state.

Lin Xing'er was stunned for a moment, and quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Wen Rongchang's forehead, and said, "Husband, why did you fall asleep here?"

Wen Rongchang did not answer her, but hugged Lin Xing'er's waist and buried his face tightly in her arms, as if only this could make him feel at ease.

Lin Xing'er's breathing was a little short. He hugged her too tightly, making it difficult for her to breathe, but she enjoyed having Wen Rongchang leaning on her like this.

She lowered her eyes, put her hand on Wen Rongchang's head, and gently stroked it, "Husband, what's wrong with you?"

"I just had a terrible nightmare?" Wen Rongchang wanted to test her. He looked up at Lin Xing'er and said, "If, I mean if... I was imprisoned, would you save me?"

Lin Xing'er's expression froze on her lips: "My husband is an upright man, how could he be imprisoned?"

"I mean if." Wen Rongchang explained, "I just dreamed that I was imprisoned, but no one was willing to save me. I was too lonely and miserable. Madam, answer me, will you save me?"

"You are Lin Xing'er's husband. If you are in trouble, I will not watch you suffer and go to jail. Even if I lose everything, I will save my husband." Lin Xing'er never thought that Wen Rongchang would go to jail. She felt that as long as he did not do anything illegal, she and Wen Rongchang could stay together for a long time, and they would have several children in the future and grow old together.

However, Wen Rongchang was not moved by Lin Xing'er's affectionate words.

He hugged Lin Xing'er again, and from an angle that Lin Xing'er couldn't see, he showed a calculating look in his eyes.

He should think of a way to find another way out. Even if the emperor investigates the Wen family, he will only find out about Lin Xing'er in the end.

He must not go to jail.

But before this retreat was paved, at daybreak, Wen Rongchang heard good news from Aunt Xi: "Li Qiulian is dead."

"Dead? Really?" Wen Rongchang stood outside the door and confirmed repeatedly in a low voice.

Nanny Xi replied, "It's true, it's true. Master Kunling's carriage left before dawn. Not long after, a coffin was carried out from the palace. Inside was Li Qiulian's body. The news from the Imperial Hospital was that Li Qiulian was poisoned. The poison had been suppressed for too long and she died suddenly last night. Master Kunling shook his head and recited a sutra for Li Qiulian on the spot to help her soul rest in peace."

Li Qiulian's death was undoubtedly great news to Wen Rongchang: "Go out and ask around to make sure Li Qiulian is really dead."

Although the news of Li Qiulian's death spread, Wen Rongchang still felt uneasy.

Nanny Xi asked her two sons to go out and find out the truth. Less than half a day later, the emperor issued another imperial decree.

[Bai Dingxiang's illegal salt trafficking has harmed the interests of the country and harmed the people. I now order the confiscation of Bai's family property and the exile of all nine clans to Lingnan. They are not allowed to leave the exile area without an imperial decree. From today on, the law will be enforced and they will be taken to Lingnan immediately.]

Wen Rongchang went to the market's notice board in person to check the newly posted notices, and his brows furrowed.

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Nanny Xi had been waiting in the study for a long time.

As soon as Wen Rongchang entered the study, Nanny Xi quickly closed the door and said, "My Lord, the case has been closed at the Dali Temple."