strictlysupreme Chapter 174 Entering Beijing
Chapter 174 Entering Beijing
After Jiang Yutong and others informed them, Du Xiaoyao came out to greet them.
Du Xiaoyao held Jiang Yutong's hand and smiled happily, "I heard that you were crowned the Township Lord. I'm really happy for you. Let's see who dares to bully you in the future."
Then Du Xiaoyao took a few steps back and politely bowed to Jiang Yutong, "My humble servant greets you, my lord."
Jiang Yutong also raised his hand pretentiously, "No need to be so polite."
Then the two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
This caused others to laugh as well.
After laughing and joking for a while, Du Xiaoyao led Jiang Yutong to the main hall.
Jiang Yutong looked at the Du Mansion, which seemed to be moving, and asked curiously, "What are you doing?"
Du Xiaoyao held Jiang Yutong's hand and said, "I was just about to tell you that our family is planning to move to Beijing. My eldest brother's term of office has expired and he needs to return to Beijing to report on his work. He will most likely stay in Beijing, so we are all planning to move there."
Jiang Yutong was delighted when she heard this. "That's great. I came here today to tell you something."
Du Xiaoyao looked at Jiang Yutong, and Jiang Yutong told her that he was going to the capital.
"I was just wondering when I could meet you again, but I never thought we could go to the capital together."
Both of them were very happy, and any sadness they had was immediately dispelled.
Du Xiaoyao said carelessly, "I lived in Beijing for a while, I know where the fun places are. Let's make an appointment to go out and play together."
Jiang Yutong readily agreed.
The two of them talked as they walked, and soon arrived at the main courtyard.
Madam Du was already waiting in the distance. "When I heard you were coming, Yaoer went to pick you up. I was wondering why you hadn't shown up after such a long time. It turns out you two had started chatting first."
Jiang Yutong smiled and bowed to Madam Du, "Greetings, Madam."
Madam Du took Jiang Yutong's hand and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet. I heard that you were crowned a county lady."
Then he bowed to Jiang Yutong and said, "Greetings, Mr. Xiang."
Jiang Yutong quickly helped him up.
Du Xiaoyao couldn't wait to tell Jiang Yutong that she was also going to Beijing.
Madam Du smiled and said, "That's great. The journey to the capital is long, and we just need company."
A few people chatted about the customs and habits along the way and the things they needed to prepare.
Jiang Yutong had dinner at the Du Mansion before going back.
In the evening, Jiang Yuwen announced the time of his trip to the capital. "His Royal Highness will be leaving for the capital in five days. I will lead the army to escort His Royal Highness, the Southern Barbarian Prince, and his entourage. Your carriage will follow behind."
Jiang Yutong nodded, she had already made preparations.
Soon, the time came. The team entering the capital this time was huge. In addition to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and his entourage, there was also the Crown Prince of Nanman, and the suspects related to this case.
The Du family used their connections to join the main force.
Early in the morning, everyone was ready. Jiang Yutong had five carriages, a lot of goods, and some followers.
Unexpectedly, just as they set out, a person rushed out from the crowd, and it was none other than Ning Yao.
Jiang Yutong's eyes darkened. She said that she hadn't heard from Ning Yao for a long time. It turned out that she was waiting here.
Ning Yao rushed to the carriage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and said, "This is unfair. Your Royal Highness, please stand up for me."
Before Ning Yao arrived, she was stopped by the guards nearby.
"Who are you, and how dare you offend His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Ning Yaoshi's legs trembled with fear as she looked at the guards surrounding her. However, since things had come to this, she could only bite the bullet and say, "I am Ning Zhengqing's mother. My son has been wrongly accused. I beg Your Highness to spare his life."
Jiang Yutong looked at the cage holding the prisoners and saw Ning Zhengqing there. Hearing Ning Yao's voice, he struggled violently, "Mom, go back, go back quickly."
Ning Yao shook her head and said, "Your Highness, my son is innocent. My son is innocent."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's good mood was instantly ruined.
"You are an ignorant woman, yet you dare to plead for someone who collaborates with the enemy? Take him away and give him twenty lashes."
Ning Yao was dragged away by the guards before she could even finish her words.
Ning Zhengqing was crying heartbreakingly in the prison car at this moment, "Mom, it's all my fault. Just live your life well and forget about me."
Ning Yao was pinned to the ground and beaten with a stick on the spot.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said in a deep voice, "Let's go."
Soon, the large army set off. The journey was long, and Ning Yao's incident was just a small episode.
Jiang Yutong felt a little disappointed. She didn't expect that Ning Yao was only beaten with a stick. She originally thought that she could bring down the Ye family, but she was a little disappointed.
When the carriage passed by Ning Zhengqing, Jiang Yutong deliberately lifted the curtain and gave Ning Zhengqing a bright smile.
Ning Zhengqing felt disheartened. He looked at Ning Yao who was still being beaten with a stick, then looked at Jiang Yutong, and slammed his head hard against the prison car. Blood soon started to flow.
The guard standing nearby shouted, "What are you doing? What are you doing? You don't want to live anymore, right?"
Ning Zhengqing then stopped.
He lowered his head and stared blankly at the front. It seemed like just yesterday when he passed the examination to become a scholar, but now he was thrown into prison. Then he looked at Jiang Yutong, who used to be dependent on their Ning family, but now she has become a county lady.
He smiled sarcastically, feeling inexplicably sad.
Finally, he looked at Ning Yao, knelt on the prison car and kowtowed to her.
Ning Yao watched the team walk away, crying heart-wrenchingly.
The master of the Ye family hid in the crowd and watched quietly. He thought of Ning Yao who came to his house two days ago, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.
Two days ago, Ning Yao brought Ning Zhengsong to the Ye family. This was not the first time that Ning Zhengsong came to their door. He had always been sent away in the past. Unexpectedly, Ning Yao came in person today.
As soon as he entered the house, he started cursing at the Ye family, "You shameless people! Your daughter's reputation is ruined, and you still want to marry my son. If it weren't for you, how could my son become a disciple of County Magistrate Cui? Now all this is caused by you. You must give me an explanation, otherwise I will make your daughter's affairs public."
Upon hearing this, Madam Ye and Ye Xiujun nearly fainted from anger. They didn't know where Ning Yao had gotten this news, so they quickly tried to appease her, "In-laws, let's talk it over."
"Who are your relatives? Bah! You are such an unclean person that you should be thrown into a pig cage. I was wondering why you were getting engaged so soon. It turns out you were waiting for us here."
Ye Xiujun was so angry at the sound of "withered flowers and withered willows" that she collapsed on the chair, shaking her head and crying.
Madam Ye was also furious, "Come here, kick them out."
Ning Yao was used to being a bitch, and she was spewing dirty words like a coin. "You've just kicked me out, and tomorrow the whole county will know about your daughter's scandal."
"stop."