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Chapter 949: Chapter 952: Heartache
"Last year when Lord Yu went to Ning Tian Mansion to investigate a case, Lord Li had evidently accepted bribes, and Lord Yu had already made a ruling, yet Prince Liang protected him anyway."
"I think you owe me an explanation for these matters."
When Qiao Duo’er finished speaking, many in the court drew a sharp breath of cold air.
Anyone who thought about these issues could understand them, but she was the only one bold enough to speak so bluntly.
But all they wanted to say was well done!
Servant Fu was so angry that his hands shook: "You... you actually dare to slander Prince Liang, are you tired of living?!"
"Prince, you’ll protect me, right?"
Qiao Duo’er looked steadily at King Qin, thinking that after telling such a major truth, she needed to find a strong backer, or else someone might want to kill her.
King Qin, meticulous as ever, said, "Of course, anyone who dares to harm you is going against me. I have taken note of all that you have said; I will continue the investigation. For now, I declare Lord Qin and the Tan Family innocent, and all others are to be taken into custody awaiting trial, including Servant Fu."
Besides, he would also send people to protect the Qiao Clan.
Even as a man, he couldn’t help but admire this woman.
Servant Fu was stunned: "Prince, all this is nonsense from this woman, why detain me?"
King Qin countered, "If the report is true, do you think the silver made its way to the Capital by itself?"
There must be an intermediary, and the most suspicious individual is Servant Fu.
Because the impact was bad, and the amount of money involved was significant, suspicious individuals had to be controlled.
Servant Fu wanted to resist, but he was no match for the guard, who hauled him away like a small chicken.
However, he had been clever enough to thrive in the palace, and seeing there was no turning back from this matter, he conceded.
"Court is adjourned."
King Qin declared authoritatively.
King Qin’s efficiency pleased Qiao Duo; those who lead armies should be this decisive.
Amid a drawn-out cry of "majestic," Qin Longyun and his wife, Tan Zhenghong, returned to the back courtyard together.
"Thank you for taking care of Ling’er, and thank you for doing everything possible to clear my name. I will remember this kindness in my heart."
Qin Longyun bowed to them both, for it was because of them that he had been less worried during his days in prison.
"If we were the unfortunate ones, you’d have done no less for us, so no need for thanks. Go see Ling’er now; she and Little Ruirui are in the birthing room," urged Qiao Duo.
If Ling’er found out that the first thing Qin Long did upon returning wasn’t to see her, the consequences would be severe.
Qin Long looked at his dirty clothes but suppressed his longing heart: "I’ll take a bath first."
Otherwise, he would not only scare his wife but also ruin his image.
"Alright, while you clean yourself up, think about how to coax Ling’er later. Don’t come to me if you can’t manage it," Qiao Duo hinted.
She really wanted to tell Lord Qin, "At a time like this, can you afford not to be so rational?"
Suddenly, Qin Long realized that his wife would probably not have the heart to blame him upon seeing his disheveled appearance.
So he showed up at the birthing room, just as messy as he was.
Knowing today was the day of the public trial, Chen Yiling had been waiting for the outcome, thus she had not slept.
"My dear wife, I’m back," Qin Long said with guilt.
He couldn’t even say that he loved and cared for her anymore because each time she needed encouragement the most, he was never there.
It was the same when she first became pregnant and at the time of childbirth.
Chen Yiling’s eyes reddened, her previous anger replaced with heartache.
It’s likely that Qin Long had never suffered like this in his lifetime.
