The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1758: Devoting Oneself Fully, Stopping Only at Death

Chapter 1758: Chapter 1758: Devoting Oneself Fully, Stopping Only at Death

He sighed heavily.

"Fine then, steward, take care of this matter yourself. Make sure to dig up all the bad deeds that Su Wan and his family have committed over these years, and let not a single one be overlooked.

Of course, you cannot fabricate facts out of thin air, as we do not indulge in falsehoods. The prefect of this commandery only wants the truth."

"Yes, my lord, I shall see to it immediately," the steward replied.

Upon receiving the order, the steward turned and left.

...

Compared to the tranquility of the prefectural mansion, the military governor’s residence was abuzz with activity.

Although Su Wan had only one wife, his father had several concubines and had birthed quite a few sons, including Su Wan, all of whom were born out of wedlock.

Hence the military governor’s residence was home not just to Su Wan’s family, but also to several of his brothers, as well as their offspring.

Seeing the military governor’s residence surrounded and no one allowed to leave, these people cried as if the sky had fallen, as if their parents had died.

As for Su Wan’s father, who was still alive, knowing that his son had offended someone and caused the entire family to face death together, he was unceasingly cursing that son.

With a ’bang’, a body was thrown amid the people wailing in the front yard.

"Ah!"

The women screamed in terror, but who wouldn’t be afraid looking at that woman with a mangled face, beyond recognition?

"Hiss!"

Madam Su, after all, had come out from the palace, but even with her breadth of experience, she was shocked by the sight of the woman lying on the ground.

However, shocked as she might have been, the familiarity of the clothes worn by the woman on the ground grew on her.

After a long moment, she finally recognized them.

"Meihua? Meihua, what’s happened to you? Meihua, wake up quickly, don’t frighten your mother!"

Finally realizing who the woman thrown on the ground was, Madam Su rushed over and embraced Su Meihua.

"Who are you people to treat my daughter this way? She has been seen by the Empress, who has even complimented her. You... you... I will surely report this matter to the Empress and have you punished for the grave disrespect!"

Seeing her daughter unresponsive, she lifted her head and glared angrily at the two men who had thrown her daughter to the ground.

How could they possibly do this? Even if her husband had committed some offense, the other members of the Su family had not!

How could they be so cruel to a whole house of old and young, women and children?

"Hmph."

Both guards snorted disdainfully upon hearing her words.

"Even the Empress, huh? If the Empress knew that your family has been causing trouble in the Lotus Commandery just because of her one compliment, she’d probably be furious to death."

"You—"

Madam Su felt the rage in her chest almost suffocate her.

"You’re talking nonsense! When have we ever caused trouble? My husband has served the court with all his heart until his death, which is a credit to the court!"

The two guards: "..."

How could a woman with such a thick face come out of the Imperial Palace?

"We have no time to waste words with you. If you have any grievances, save them for the prison cell and present your case to the prefect, Jin Jian!"

At the mention of Prefect Jin Jian, Madam Su’s expression grew even worse.

This Prefect Jin Jian had long been at odds with her husband behind the scenes, but he had no real skill and had been suppressed by her husband several times.