Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 672 Huo Yuan’s Threat(2)_1

Chapter 672: Chapter 672 Huo Yuan’s Threat(2)_1

Du Ruohai displayed a face of generosity and tolerance, sighing and shaking his head while speaking. He resembled an elder who was showing indulgence to his juniors!

Seeing his attitude, Huo Yuan laughed out of frustration. He softened his tone and said, "The Mu family is really something, just women and children, but able to steal thousands of catties of silver from Duke An’s heavily guarded warehouse without anyone noticing. Oh, right, if I’m not mistaken, your silver storage warehouse is located in the East Courtyard, whereas the Mu family stays in the West Courtyard. I am truly amazed at their magical capabilities!"

Hearing Huo Yuan’s mockery, Du Ruohai’s face fell. The Du brothers and several of their offspring all felt a hot flush of embarrassment. Slightly annoyed, Du Ruohai asked, "What do you mean, Young Master Huo? Are you implying that I have deliberately set a trap to frame my own daughter and son-in-law?"

Huo Yuan replied, "I wouldn’t dare, I just wanted to remind Duke An to carefully investigate the theft involving the Mu family as it’s full of doubts. Please don’t wrong good people." After pausing, he intentionally glanced at the Du brothers and hinted, "And don’t indulge the bad ones."

His glance held a profound meaning and a subtle hint of warning. The three Du brothers all looked away guiltily, avoiding his gaze.

Du Yushu, the fifteen-year-old only son of the third room, was of an age where he knew no fear. Being a legitimate son of Duke An, he always looked down upon Huo Yuan’s merchant status. When he saw Huo Yuan making sarcastic remarks towards his elders, he felt both anger and resentment. Eager to show off his own prowess in front of his elders, he rebutted, "Young Master Huo, as the saying goes, ’One should sweep the snow from their own doorstep and not worry about the frost on others’ roofs.’ The issues of Duke An’s Mansion will be handled by ourselves. There’s no need for you to worry."

Huo Yuan glanced at the pimple-faced teenager and lowered his gaze. He moved the lid on his teacup leisurely while stirring the tea leaves inside. He slowly said, "I am just worried that if Duke An’s house is not disciplined, it may invite disaster. Think about it, if the imperial historian of the Metropolitan Procuratorate accuses Duke An in tomorrow’s morning court of indulging his wife and son in framing others and seizing their property, even if the Emperor doesn’t blame the esteemed mansion, it will harm the reputation of Duke An’s Mansion, wouldn’t it? For a few tens of thousands of taels of silver, it really isn’t worth it."

With these words, Huo Yuan was subtly warning them that if they persisted in their obstinacy and focused on persecuting the Mu family, he would expose their deeds to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. If the Emperor were to blame them then, it wouldn’t be something they could bear!

Du Ruohai’s face turned dark, while the faces of the three fathers who were originally flushed turned pale!

Duke An’s Mansion had long lost its status in court. Over the years, had they not maintained their position by arranging marriages for the girls in their family with nobles, their family would have been in decline. Their present state was entirely maintained by the protection of the Great General’s Mansion. If it were to suffer impeachment by the historiographer or be reprimanded by the Emperor, Duke An’s Mansion would truly be finished!

Huo Yuan calmly finished his tea and placed the cup back on the edge of the table with a "clink". The sound was neither light nor heavy, but it unknowingly caused a shiver to run down the spines of the men of the Du family.

"About the theft incident involving the Mu family, I suggest that Old Duke An investigate further. If innocent people have been wronged, please go to Ying Tianfu promptly to release them, to avoid an irreparable mistake," he said.

Huo Yuan’s voice was soft, making it impossible to discern any emotion. However, the narrow eyes concealed a flash of cold light, which, despite it being May, made everyone in the hall feel a chill in their hearts!

After making this suggestion, Huo Yuan soon excused himself to leave. As he reached the entrance, Huo Yuan suddenly halted in his steps.