Chapter 248 - 246: What Other Men Can’t Do (Second Update)

Chapter 248: Chapter 246: What Other Men Can’t Do (Second Update)

Xu Jing was taken aback and turned her head to look at him in surprise.

Xiao Yi, for the first time in his life, felt this sense of being caught in a dilemma. After a moment of silence, he finally said, "This morning, I sent someone to the Ministry of Justice to inquire about the interrogation of Cao Mofan. Cao Mofan has already confessed to his crimes without a doubt.

He said that when he faked his death, it was because while investigating the murderer of Cao Wanyi, he noticed someone was constantly obstructing him, even trying to kill him. He was worried that at this rate, he would be dead before avenging his daughter, so he came up with the idea of faking his death.

Back then, his so-called fracture was fake, just to facilitate his operations in secret. At that time, Lu Dazhi’s family often sold pancakes outside the Imperial College, and Cao Mofan would occasionally visit him, and that’s how they got to know each other.

Lu Dazhi came from a poor family as a child, without money for school, so he always admired learned people. During the time Cao Mofan pretended to heal his fracture, he secretly found Lu Dazhi, saying he was bored recovering from the injury and wanted to distract from the loss of his daughter and wife, and offered to teach him to read and write, only that it wouldn’t be good for him to be seen in public often, thus he had Lu Dazhi sneak in through a secluded dog hole in the Imperial College every night to find him. Who knew, on the first night he came, he would be subdued by Cao Mofan.

He was cautious and after capturing Lu Dazhi, he deliberately waited several days, verifying that the Lu Family truly did not know Lu Dazhi had come to him, then set fire to fake his own death."

Hence, the Lu Family only learned until now that Lu Dazhi had already died.

Although Xu Jing had already guessed most of it, hearing it still led her to sigh, "It should be Jiang Zhengdao and the others afraid that Cao Mofan would uncover the truth behind Cao Wanyi’s death, so they wanted to kill him as well. Vice Minister Xiao, I have something to ask of you. I want to write a memorial documenting what Jiang Zhengdao and the others did to present to the Holy Emperor, but after all, I am not an official..."

"Once you finish writing it, you can give it to me. I’ll help you polish it up and then submit it."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile slightly, "Sure, troubling you once again, Vice Minister Xiao."

Looking into the woman’s bright and dazzling eyes, Xiao Yi exerted all his strength not to indulge his desires and pull her towards him.

However, even though he was unwilling to let go, he had no reason to continue holding her.

He looked deeply at the woman in front of him, and ultimately, with a slightly hoarse voice, said, "The weather is getting colder, remember to add clothes, don’t catch a cold."

As he spoke, he slowly released his hand.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing, "I am a doctor, I will naturally take care of myself. It’s Vice Minister Xiao who should be careful not to catch cold."

After speaking, she pulled back the hand that had been held, gently squeezing it, and had Chunyang see Xiao Yi out as she turned and left.

On her hand, it seemed there was still the excessive warmth from the man’s palm.

This man has been increasingly fond of holding her hand lately.

Well, she herself often instinctively pulls him, so it’s mutual.

Xiao Yi kept watching the woman’s figure gradually fade away, unable to resist raising his hand to rub his brow heavily.

It’s a bit troublesome, he found himself increasingly unable to control himself.

They haven’t even remarried yet; who knows what to do once they do.

The most important thing is...

Jing, does she really want to remarry him?

Recalling the refined gentleman’s gaze on Xu Jing, Xiao Yi’s lips pressed tightly, his dark eyes swirling with a storm.

On the other side, just as Xu Jing walked into the front hall, Xu Sihai stood up eagerly, with a puzzled expression, "Jing, heard from your cousin that Xiao Qilang was here?"

Coincidentally, he wanted to have a good talk with him as well.

Xu Jing knew he would ask that, and with a helpless expression, smiled, "He was here, but he came by after morning court, stopped by to see me, and has gone back to the Ministry of Justice to perform his duties."

Avoiding more trouble was preferential; she feared Xu Sihai might catch Xiao Yi and ask around, realizing their remarriage was fake would be troublesome.

Xu Sihai was taken aback, "Is that so..."

Xiao Qilang and Jing are so affectionate now, ?? even stops by to see her on his way to perform his duties.

In his heart, there was both joy and melancholy; how many things had he missed regarding Jing? It was natural for Jing to feel distant from them now.

Seeing his expression, Xu Jing knew he was overthinking and said, "Uncle, as I mentioned, my cousin should have explained it to you. If you decide to move out, it would make me seem ungrateful. We rarely meet; I too want to spend more time with you."

Seeing Xu Sihai still looking dejected, Xu Jing paused, "Furthermore, I’m now doing business myself; there’s a lot I don’t understand, and I would like to learn from you."

Xu Sihai felt guilty for neglecting his niece, and hearing she needed his guidance provided a reason to accept, boosting his spirits, "What would you like to ask, Jing? Speaking of, you said you’ve opened a clinic, can Uncle visit your clinic?"

Talking about her business perked Xu Jing’s spirits, "My clinic hasn’t set up in the Western Capital yet, but I’m collaborating with a medical family. Currently, I am staying in the Western Capital to help manage their branch here and to prepare for future expansions of my clinic.

If interested, Uncle, I can take you to see the clinic."

Xu Sihai was eager to learn about his niece’s life in recent years and promptly nodded.

The group then set off energetically to Tianyi Hall. Tianyi Hall had just opened a few days ago, and the entrance was bustling with people coming and going.

Xu Jing led such a large group and decided not to cause additional disturbance inside. She stood outside and gave a brief introduction of the Zhou Family. Zhou Qi and Zhou Xian were both busy inside, so she took the opportunity to introduce them to the Xu Family.

Xu Sihai was very pleased, nodding repeatedly, "This Mr. Zhou appears gentle, but his eyes reveal resilience and hidden charisma. He appears capable and principled; Jing knows how to find good partners."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile, "I’ll ask Mr. Zhou if he’s free in the next few days to join us for a meal."

She knew, despite Xu Sihai’s words, he still worried.

Xu Sihai’s eyes lit up, clapping his hands as he laughed heartily, "That would be great, I’ll help evaluate well and see how our Xu Family can support you. Our Xu Family, though in the shipping business, might not closely relate to your clinic, but we have a solid foundation and numerous connections!"

Nearby, Xu Huai’an had been silently watching. Since seeing Xu Jing pull Xiao Yi away earlier, he hadn’t spoken to her again.

There also wasn’t anything to say.

Xu Huaijin suddenly approached him, softly saying, "Big brother, you’ve waited for cousin for so many years, are you really willing to let go like this? It would be one thing if cousin were marrying another man, but it’s precisely... that man who once cast her aside!"

Although she rationally knew Xiao Qilang was not wrong, who wouldn’t be biased? In her view, after all the hardship cousin faced in her youth, she deserves to be cherished forever.

Other men might not manage, but elder brother surely could!

Xu Huai’an’s lips pressed tight, his fists clenched.

Of course, he was unwilling.

But what could he do?

Just then, Xu Huai Yang’s frustrated voice suddenly cried out nearby, "Ow! Where did this kid come from? How do you walk without watching where you’re going?! My foot is being trampled to pieces!"