The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

"Why don't you issue an order?"

The emperor leaned lazily on the dragon throne, holding the cup of warm ginseng soup in his hand.

He lowered his head slightly and took a sip. The rich ginseng aroma instantly spread on the tip of his tongue, and the warmth slowly flowed down his throat and reached his heart.

The emperor had a smile on his face, and the fine lines at the corners of his eyes showed joy.

The huge amount of wealth Lu Qingchen once held had always been a major concern for him, but now that he had donated it all, he felt half relieved. Now he wanted to marry a commoner with nothing, which was something he had always wanted, so why didn't he issue an order?

"Then why don't you just issue an order?"

"Little Wuzi! You don't know this! The easier it is to get something, the less he knows how to cherish it."

The emperor smiled inscrutablely and immediately ordered, "Send someone to check and see if there really is a gold mine there."

Eunuch Wu nodded in agreement, a hint of understanding flashing across his lowered eyes. It seemed that the emperor still did not trust the young marquis! He only hoped that the young marquis's men would not make any unnecessary moves, otherwise the great achievement would be ruined.

In the Marquis' Mansion, ever since Lu Yingxue and Lu Yuande had a falling out, the Lu family had been in constant quarrels. Finally, when Lu Yingxue threatened to report him to the police, Lu Yuande had no choice but to compromise.

The princess had already promised him the title of marquis. If he had a stain on himself, what would the emperor do if he didn't transfer the title to him? He couldn't let all his efforts go to waste.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and sell all the things he had taken from Lu Qingchen's mother's dowry over the years, so that it would be enough to compensate for Lu Yingxue's dowry.

After Lu Yingxue received the dowry, she immediately had it taken away and sold, with a speed comparable to that of Lu Qingchen selling the shop that day.

She used to laugh at Lu Qingchen for not leaving herself a way out, but now she knows that nothing can be kept in the Lu family, and only by selling it and holding the silver in her hands can it be hers.

She quickly packed up her things. She said that going back to her hometown was not an excuse. She was really disappointed with the Lu family and Jingzhao. Now she was alone and could go anywhere.

But before she left, she came to Lu Qingchen's yard specifically.

When Wen Zhu saw her, his first reaction was disgust, "What are you doing here?"

Lu Yingxue didn't show any anger, but said calmly, "Where's your master?"

He immediately became alert, "What are you going to do?"

"I have something to ask your master."

Her calm voice was filled with caution, which made her seem less sarcastic and mean, and made Wen Zhu marvel. Has this young lady changed her personality?

When Lu Qingchen learned that Lu Yingxue had come to see him, his first reaction was to refuse to meet her.

Wen Zhu was silent for a moment and then said, "Master, it seems like she really has something to tell you."

Lu Qingchen thought about her recent actions and pondered for a moment, "Then let her in!"

The two drank tea in silence, neither of them spoke.

Lu Yingxue didn't know why, although she had never been close to Lu Qingchen, she wanted to tell him something from her heart before leaving.

She smiled bitterly in her heart because she had no one to talk to.

Lu Qingchen saw that she was sitting as steady as a mountain, but he did not have her good concentration, so he just sat there without any hurry.

He immediately asked unhappily, "What brings you here?"

Lu Yingxue suddenly muttered to herself, "I've always been a strong person. When I was in my parents' family, I wanted to climb higher. After I got married, I wanted to control everything. But in the end, my husband likes other men, and my family kept it a secret from me. My biological brother only wanted my dowry. I've been living a lie, and now I don't even have anyone to talk to."

She looked up at Lu Qingchen and asked expectantly, "You've tried to kick me out of the Marquis' Mansion so many times before. Didn't you know the Lu family is a bottomless pit? If I were to enter, I'd be like a lamb entering a tiger's mouth, and they'd eat me to the bone. You kicked me out just to save the little I had left."

Lu Qingchen curled his lips and asked indifferently, "What is it? What if it isn't?"

Lu Yingxue suddenly smiled, a brilliant smile that came from the heart, "I feel relieved when you say that."

Then she took out a key and placed it in front of Lu Qingchen.

"This is all my dowry, and now it's all given to you. It's stored in Yunyin Pavilion, and you can pick it up at any time."

Lu Qingchen frowned unhappily, "What does this Marquis want your dowry for? Take it away, and don't get in my way."

His ferocious look made Lu Yingxue laugh. She had never looked at him seriously before and had no idea that this kid was so awkward. He clearly wanted to do good for you, but he acted like he was keeping people at a distance.

If it were those people from the Lu family, they would have taken these things for themselves long ago, and the gap would have appeared.

"Giving it to you is the only way to return it to its original owner."

She stared at him deeply, with a look of genuine guilt on her face. "You were young back then, and you didn't know how the Lu family's assets came from. These things originally belonged to your mother. I've used them to enjoy prosperity and wealth for so many years. They're already a blessing I've earned. How can you have the nerve to keep them?"

Lu Qingchen was stunned. He didn't expect her to say this. Although he had already investigated everything that happened that year, she was the first person to mention it.

Before leaving, Lu Yingxue reminded him, "Your father is a dishonest man. You must be careful no matter what he does."

Watching her departing figure, Wen Zhu muttered to himself, "This girl has really changed."

Lu Qingchen remained silent. "Send someone to follow her and protect her safety."

Wen Zhu nodded in agreement and went to arrange personnel with a puzzled look in his eyes.

Later, on the way back to her hometown, Lu Yingxue encountered a group of robbers. After being caught and interrogated by the people he secretly sent, she learned that they were all sent by Lu Yuande to rob Lu Yingxue of her money.

Lu Yingxue just sneered after knowing this. She had known for a long time that Lu Yuande would not be willing to let himself take away the things he had obtained, so she would rather return them to Lu Qingchen to atone for her sins than let Lu Yuande get away with it.

The things were not recovered, and Lu Yuande's family was chased by servants every day to ask for wages. Everything that could be sold in the house was sold, and soon they would not even be able to make a living.

Zhao couldn't help but complain, "Master, what a fool is that! Why would a woman like her need so much money? It's not safe either. Why can't she leave some for us? Can't she see that our family is in trouble?"

Lu Yuande agreed very much, but cursed: "Hurry up and find a way to pay the servants' wages."

As he spoke, he began to rummage through the drawers in the room. Zhao looked at him calmly.

"Master, you don't need to change the money. I have already sold everything that can be sold. I really don't have any money left."

Lu Yuande suddenly blurted out, "Does Xiao'er have any left?"

Zhao immediately became furious, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Master, Xiao'er is still a child. Where does he get the money?"

Lu Yuande rubbed his aching forehead. There was a rustling sound outside the door. He wondered which servant was hiding outside the window and eavesdropping again!

He slammed the table angrily and yelled, "Get out!"

Sure enough, a dark figure ran away quickly from the window. He angrily scolded, "Do these servants have any manners? You don't discipline them properly."

Zhao's face was not looking good either. "Master, the premise of discipline is that we pay wages, otherwise who will listen to me?"

Lu Yuande: “…”

Zhao: "Master, after all, we are one family with the Marquis. If you, as a father, have difficulties, the Marquis can't just ignore us!"

Lu Yuande really didn't want to deal with such an infuriating guy, but in the end he had no choice but to go ahead with it.

Outside Lu Qingchen's courtyard, Wen Zhu refused Lu Yuande's request for a meeting for the fifth time.

"Master Lu, the Marquis is still busy and has no time to see you."

"What's so busy about him that he doesn't even have time to see his father?"

"The Marquis is busy with court affairs."

Lu Yuande was suddenly speechless. He couldn't let Lu Qingchen ignore the affairs of the court and only care about himself!

Wen Zhu kindly said, "But the Marquis has an idea for you. If you really can't make ends meet, then dismiss the servants. You can then work on your own and have enough food and clothing, and save money at the same time. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

"Evil son, what is he up to? I am the Marquis's father, and he actually wants to do it himself. If this gets out, will the Marquis' Mansion still have the face to do it?"

Wen Zhu nodded in agreement and changed the subject, "But if you delay paying wages for the second time, the Marquis' Mansion will lose face!"

"Since you know that the Marquis's Mansion is in disgrace, tell that rebellious son to pay the money. If he dares not to do anything, I will hang myself in front of his door."

Wen Zhu chuckled, he was familiar with this question!

"The young marquis has instructed that if you want to die, die outside. Do not dirty the mansion. Finding someone to clean it, exorcise the evil spirits, and perform rituals all cost money! The marquis is also poor."

Lu Yuande: “…”