Chapter 1823 - 1761: Effortlessly Gained
Chapter 1823: Chapter 1761: Effortlessly Gained
From He Mingya’s mouth, Ah Jiu learned the whereabouts of the hidden silver and the account book Prefect He left for her, and immediately sent someone to retrieve them.
"...Princess Consort, I apologize, I’ve embarrassed you." He Mingya said with some embarrassment, wiping the corner of her eye, her eyes red and swollen.
Wufu smilingly hugged her shoulder, saying, "When emotions run deep and family dies tragically, it’s only natural to feel agitated. Rest assured, once the case is closed, you can properly honor your family to comfort their spirits in heaven."
He Mingya widened her eyes, saying, "Will they? Will they catch the culprit responsible for the destruction of my He family?"
"They will," Wufu replied, "They will pay with their lives; don’t they say heaven has wide-open eyes?"
He Mingya broke into tears again, saying, "Princess Consort, you are a good person."
She had placed her bet correctly; she hadn’t mistaken the person.
"So, if you are asked to confront them in court, would you dare?" Wufu asked again. For such a significant case, she wasn’t sure if it would be tried again in court or directly judged, but in case a witness was needed, this was a prior notice.
He Mingya’s body trembled, but she clenched her small fist, saying, "I dare!" All the lives of her family were gone; if she couldn’t appeal, she’d rather go to the Underworld to reunite with her family, as the worst outcome would be just that.
"Good girl!" Wufu patted her hand and proceeded to ask how she escaped the Marble Boat.
It turned out that He Mingya was able to go to the Marble Boat by coincidence; a woman who had once worked as a cook in her home was working in the Marble Boat kitchen. By chance, they met on the street, and He Mingya begged her to take her to the Marble Boat.
That woman, recalling that the Madam of the Prefecture Magistrate was kind-hearted, felt compassion after hearing about the tragedy of the He family and asked others to help, considering He Mingya her niece in the kitchen as a firewood girl.
The reason she was serving dishes that night was because there were too many guests on the Marble Boat and not enough staff, so she stepped in, unexpectedly encountering Wufu and causing that incident.
Later, He Mingya realized someone was using her portrait to search for her, and she was terribly scared, fearing she’d be captured, recalling Wufu had mentioned where she lived, thus she approached the inn.
Perhaps it was heaven’s eyes open, allowing her to bet correctly.
Wufu found it somewhat theatrical but also sighed in admiration; is this what they call the wide-open net of heaven that misses nothing?
She let Purple Jade carry He Mingya down to be settled and instructed that her personal safety be protected. Looking upon the returning Ah Jiu, her lips curved slightly.
"You sent people to find this girl for so long but never found her; she appears in front of us in such a manner, do you feel like you gained everything effortlessly?"
Ah Jiu sat beside her, smiling, saying, "That’s why I say you are my lucky star; she just so happens to bump into you here!"
So dramatic, so coincidental, one might even say it was destined!
"That’s right, you better cherish me!" Wufu said proudly.
Ah Jiu kissed her cheek, saying, "I have always cherished you."
"I hope to solve this case and comfort the wronged souls of the He family," Wufu sighed again.
"Liang Bang is now investigating the whereabouts of the silver in Yu City. He has sent word to retrieve it. Also, the items Prefect He left with the girl have been sent for; what they contain will be known then." Ah Jiu squeezed her hand, saying, "Once this matter has results, tonight might be busy. Don’t wait for me; rest early. I’ll report back to you later."
Wufu smiled, agreeing.