Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 408 - 405: Suspension from Duty (4000K, Two - s Combined)_3

Chapter 408: Chapter 405: Suspension from Duty (4000K, Two Chapters Combined)_3

Also, it turned out that Chen Afu wasn’t an illegitimate daughter. Judging by her willingness to acquiesce to maintain peace, her filial piety is even more commendable.

Inspector Luo lowered his head to look at the piece of green leaf agarwood in his hand. As soon as he took it out, an unfamiliar yet enchanting scent immediately filled the air. Being enveloped in this scent made him feel refreshed, as if his entire body had relaxed. He heard that Master Wu Zhi had made this type of agarwood. Not only does it have a lingering fragrance, but it also can strengthen the body, prolong life, which would be perfect for his sickly mother. Master Wu Zhi only had ever gifted this type of agarwood to the Emperor and Prince An. With Chen Afu also in possession of one, she must indeed be valued by Master Wu Zhi. Additionally, her ability to ’cure’ dementia shows that this woman is far from simple as she appears on the surface.

Having understood these matters, Inspector Luo stated, "Chen Shiying is a good official. His predicament is a loss for the court. Even if Xuan’er hadn’t pleaded with me, I would have tried my best to help him clear his name..."

The two of them continued to talk for a long time, and it was already past midnight when Chu Lingxuan retired to his guest room. The next day, Chu Lingxuan made a courtesy call to his two aunts, both of whom refused to see him.

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As for the second Mrs. Luo, she was upset because Chu Lingxuan had not married her natural daughter. Only Chu Lingxuan knew why Mrs. Luo was upset. Apparently, Mrs. Luo had wanted to marry off her niece to Chu Lingxuan as a legitimized wife, but Chu Lingxuan did not agree and even married a woman with such an origins. This made Mrs. Luo so angry that she had chest pains..

Having no choice, Chu Lingxuan could only have the servants bring in the gifts he had brought for them. He then paid a visit to the old lady and set off for Dingzhou in the late afternoon.

On the twelfth day, Manager Luo also dispatched someone from the Capital City to deliver a message. Over the past several days, the reports denouncing Chen Shiying as corrupt had flown into the palace like snowflakes. There were five charges in total. Firstly, after passing the Imperial examination, he divorced his legitimate wife and remarried. Although Mrs. Wang was not officially registered at the County Government Office, she entered the Chen household as an adopted daughter-in-law and had officiated at the funeral of Chen Shiying’s father, thereby being the de facto wife. Secondly, Chen Shiying, after passing the Imperial examination, had accepted a huge bribe, buying vast fields and a four-entrance mansion. Thirdly, he indulged the relatives of Madam Zhao, exploiting the neighbors. The remaining two charges pertained to Chen Shiying’s deeds in Jiangnan, one being that he accepted a bribe of five thousand taels of silver from a merchant, and the other being that he had someone kill a scholar in order to obtain his family heirloom – two authentic paintings by Zhong Yao.

Chen Shiying eloquently rebutted the last three charges, asserting he had not committed them. As for the first two charges, he claimed he was not guilty of divorcing and remarrying because, when he married, Mrs. Wang had already married someone else. The money used to buy the fields and houses was given by the Tangs...

Because of these events, Chen Shiying had been suspended from his post and could not return to Dingzhou. He was under investigation in the Capital City.

According to the letter from Manager Luo, the Chu family had pulled strings, and Prince Rui would also do his utmost...

Chen Afu was so angry she clenched her teeth. Chen Shiying was really too simple-minded. In consideration of that wicked old lady, he was willing to endanger himself. Even if the last three charges were cleared, if the first two charges were proven, not only would his prospects be ruined, but he would also go to jail.

She picked up a pen and wrote a letter, then tore it up. She had someone call Luo Fang and instructed him on what to do, telling him to go to Chen Shiying’s hometown immediately. No matter how evil that old woman was, Chen Shiying, out of filial piety, would not deal with her. These things must be conveyed to the Chen Family elders, so they could take action.

On the thirteenth day of December, the news of Chen Shiying’s suspension and subsequent investigation reached Dingzhou at the quickest speed.

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Mrs. Jiang also received a letter sent by her father. Her father was also finding connections in the Capital City, but unfortunately, he couldn’t find anyone powerful enough. Ordinary connections certainly couldn’t help out with such a big favor, so it seemed her son-in-law would not escape his fate...

Mrs. Jiang came to Chen Afu again, crying and begging for a solution.

This time, Chen Yulan accompanied Mrs. Jiang. His eyes were red. Seeing Chen Afu, he grabbed Chen Afu’s sleeve and cried incessantly.

There are some words that Chen Afu couldn’t say, so she could only comfort them. With Inspector Luo, their immediate superior, willing to help, and several connections already sought in the Capital City, as well as Chu Lingxuan bringing in several witnesses, there shouldn’t be big trouble. She advised them not to panic prematurely and go home, close the doors and live their lives, and not pay attention to the rumors from the outside...

The Chu family and Chen Afu were the powerful backing for Mrs. Jiang and her son. Upon hearing her words, their hearts were somewhat reassured, and they went home.

Upon returning home, Mrs. Jiang called the housekeep and some of the main managers to the Conference Hall and briefly informed them of the situation. She instructed them not to panic, not to tell the old lady and the young ladies about these things, especially not the old lady and the second young lady.