After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 119 Begging Young Master Pei to Save People
An angry voice came from outside. The group turned around and saw a man dressed in yellow.

His face was filled with anger as he looked at Lord Lin and repeated, "What, Lord Lin, are you planning to protect a murderer?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Lin frowned and said, "Young Master Huang, the cause of the matter has not yet been determined, and Miss Xiang'er is only a suspect for the time being."

The young man in front of me was dressed in fine clothes, wearing a golden crown and a piece of mutton-fat jade that was priceless.

This must be Huang Xu, the current young master of the Huang family.

"I know Lord Lin is an honest and upright official, but you can't be so blind to right and wrong."

Huang Xu stepped forward, glanced at Xiang Ning's face, then looked down and snorted coldly.

"He's just a rough country bumpkin, but he's got some real strength. Madam Yu is still unconscious."

"I don't care how the government handles it, but I'm making this clear today: this is an irreconcilable feud."

After saying this, Huang Xu walked to the side and sat down. The people next to him hurriedly came forward to serve him tea and water.

It is said that the Huang family was wealthy and powerful, and they were quite domineering in Yangzhou.

Nobody wants to offend them.

Shuanglu's face showed worry as she held Xiangning tightly.

Compared to Shuanglu, who seemed somewhat flustered, Xiangning appeared much more composed.

Huang Xu's words were harsh and full of threat.

However, compared to him, Xiang Ning had seen much more ruthless threats before, so she appeared much calmer.

Huang Xu raised an eyebrow slightly as he looked at Xiang Ning.

It's quite interesting that a country woman has such courage.

"If Young Master Huang insists on reaching a conclusion, I think Lord Lin should make his own decision."

“It was Madam Yu who insulted Shuang Lu first, which angered Madam Miao. I did throw the vase at her, but I did it to protect myself.”

After saying this, Xiang Ning pulled Shuang Lu's hand and gestured for Lord Lin to look.

“Madam Yu took the scissors and was about to hurt Miao Niang. We didn’t mean to hurt anyone, but such a deep cut means that Madam Yu was determined to kill her.”

The two open palms of her hands bore a deep, bone-revealing scar.

Scissors are inherently sharp, and such severe wounds are enough to demonstrate how much force Yu Niangzi used at the time.

She did indeed intend to either kill or cripple Miao Niang.

However, Xiang Ning was even more ruthless, which is why the retribution came back to her.

"So what? Don't forget, it's Madam Yu lying in the clinic now, not Madam Miao."

Huang Xu sneered, picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea: "At least Madam Yu's life or death is uncertain, while Madam Miao is standing here perfectly fine."

He didn't care who wanted to kill him; judging by the outcome alone, this Xiang'er was doomed.

"I have not concealed my acts of violence."

"Lord Lin, please put me in jail."

Xiang Ning released Shuang Lu's hand and reached out to Lord Lin again.

Lord Lin sighed, handcuffed her, and ordered her to be taken away.

"Xiang'er!"

Shuanglu took two steps out, only to see Xiangning shake her head.

Then Shuanglu turned her head and glanced at Huang Xu, who was sitting there arrogantly, as if he had already expected Xiang'er to die.

Huang Xutong's eyes met hers, and after watching her turn away, he ran out without looking back.

He didn't believe they could bring in any reinforcements; in Yangzhou, no one dared to oppose the Huang family.

As Miao Niangzi watched Shuanglu run out, she nodded to Lord Lin and quickly followed.

Shuanglu knew that she was insignificant and didn't know anyone powerful or influential.

Xiang'er suffered this calamity because she was protecting her and her mother.

She won't stand idly by; she will definitely find a way to save Xiang'er.

Suddenly, a person popped into her mind. Shuanglu returned to the embroidery workshop and found the address that Pei Mingxiu had left behind.

“Young Master Pei, he, he can definitely save Xiang’er.”

Miao Niangzi, who had followed them back, heard Shuanglu's mutterings and asked, "Who is Young Master Pei?"

“He seems to know Xiang’er well, and he’s dressed quite well. I’m going to ask him. If he can really save Xiang’er, then everyone will be happy.”

Shuanglu tightly clutched the paper left behind by Pei Mingxiu in her hands.

After saying that, without waiting for Miao Niangzi to reply, she went to find Pei Mingxiu.

Pei Mingxiu lived some distance from the embroidery workshop, and when Shuanglu arrived, she happened to run into Ping An.

"Oh? You're here to deliver clothes to me?"

Ping An was surprised that Shuang Lu had found him so quickly, and then he saw Shuang Lu kneel down with a thud.

"I...I've come to ask you for a favor."

She tearfully told Ping An what had happened that day.

Although he spoke haltingly, Ping An understood what he meant.

"Xiang'er is innocent. She absolutely had no intention of killing anyone. Please, young man, help me convey this message to my husband and ask him to help her."

"I would repay this kindness even if I had to work like a cow or a horse."

Ping An rushed over to help her up from the snow.

"you……"

"The person you just mentioned, is her name Xiang'er?"

Before Ping An could finish speaking, Cheng Hua's voice came from behind Shuang Lu.

Upon seeing Cheng Hua, Ping An was also surprised: "Cheng, Brother Cheng?"

It really is fate; what is meant to be will be encountered, no matter what.

Chenghua arrived in Yangzhou and, coincidentally, stumbled upon Shuanglu pleading for help. What if he became suspicious and followed the clues to investigate further...?

"Her name is Xiang'er. She has always worked at her house. She and Xiang'er are good friends."

Before Shuanglu could answer, Ping'an pulled her behind him, shielding her.

Shuanglu didn't say a word, but for some reason, she felt that the way that person looked at her was somewhat probing.

"I have something to say to the Third Young Master."

Chenghua withdrew his gaze and said something to Ping An.

Ping An readily agreed, "The master is inside, please come in."

Chenghua nodded and stepped inside. Shuanglu saw him go in and wanted to ask him something, but Ping'an said, "If you want to save Xiang'er, don't say anything."

"By the way, if he asks you about Xiang'er, just say that Xiang'er has been working at your house."

After Chenghua walked away, Ping An whispered to Shuanglu.

Upon hearing Ping An's words, Shuang Lu naturally nodded repeatedly.

The two stood outside waiting for Chenghua to come out. About fifteen minutes later, Pei Mingxiu personally escorted Chenghua out.

He was somewhat surprised to see Shuanglu.

"I will carry out my brother's orders properly."

Pei Mingxiu said with a smile, and Cheng Hua bowed and turned to leave, but just before leaving, he glanced at Shuang Lu.

Shuanglu took a step back, avoiding Chenghua's gaze.

After Chenghua left, Ping'an hurriedly relayed Shuanglu's words to Pei Mingxiu.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Mingxiu was immediately startled and rushed out the door without even bothering to grab a thick coat.

Seeing this, Ping An and Shuang Lu quickly followed in his footsteps.

At this moment, at the end of the alley, Cheng Hua frowned slightly as he watched Pei Mingxiu's hurried figure.

"Go and follow the Third Young Master."

Chenghua never expected to find Xiangning here, but once suspicion arose in his heart, it was as if he would really miss something if he didn't find out.

If it really is Xiang Ning, then he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)