Su Qingyue accepted a stack of neatly arranged account books, “Hmm. I will make time to verify them.” “If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave first.” Su Qingyue nodded slightly, and Fu Chou turned to leave. As he walked outside the courtyard, he looked back at the three happily chatting inside, a trace of gloom flashing in his gaze. In the Study Room of the Xiao Mansion, Vice Chancellor Xiao Kang was anxiously discussing matters with Xiao Chonghuan. “Fifth Brother, it’s clear that the Tianji Pavilion is starting to investigate the old case of General Zhao’s treason. What do you think we should do?” Xiao Kang’s face, marked by the scars of time, was full of anxiety. “Look at you, being scared so easily.” Xiao Chonghuan was calm and composed, “Since we framed Zhao Zhenkun with the crime of treason and the entire Zhao Family was executed, the charge was confirmed. It’s been fifteen years; I don’t believe Su Qingyue has the ability to overturn the case.” This update ıs available on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅✦𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾✦𝗇𝖾𝗍 Xiao Kang is the eighth in line in the Xiao Family. His abilities are average, and he is not outstanding in strategy or other aspects. He has no sons, only several daughters. Thus, he poses no threat to the clan leader position. Neither the former head of the Xiao Clan nor the current Xiao Chonghuan considers Xiao Kang a rival; rather, they tend to care for him. “But I’ve received news that Zhao Zhenkun’s son, Zhao Mingcheng, is not dead!” Xiao Kang was on edge, “Fifth Brother, you have to help me settle this matter. If something happens to me, the Vice Chancellor position will be in jeopardy, and the impact on the Xiao Family would be like losing an arm. Moreover, if something happens to me, the Xiao Family might get implicated.” “You’ve got some nerve, daring even to threaten me!” Xiao Chonghuan’s old face showed a hint of displeasure. “How dare I.” Xiao Kang paced back and forth with unease, “I am inherently part of the Xiao Family. Even if I intend to avoid implicating the Xiao Family, if I fall, you can’t disentangle yourself.” “This is a significant matter. How about this, Su Qingyue from the Tianji Pavilion is, after all, Chuan’er’s wife. I will first probe whether she insists on dealing with Zhao Zhenkun’s case. If she can withdraw, all the better; if not…” Xiao Chonghuan squinted his eyes, “I have ways to deal with her. As long as Su Qingyue is dead, everything will be over, and the Tianji Pavilion will be under my control.” “Fifth Brother, it’s all up to you now.” Xiao Kang felt relieved upon hearing this. The next day at noon, Xiao Chonghuan brought gifts and went to the Su Mansion. Su Qingyue and Xiao Yuchuan were having tea in the hall; upon seeing this, Qingyue smiled and said, “‘Dad,’ you’re here. It’s enough for you to come; there’s no need to bring gifts.” “They’re just foods that Ye’er likes to eat.” Xiao Chonghuan said, “Chuan’er, it seems you and your wife are quite in good spirits.” “There’s nothing else to do in the afternoon. I recently acquired a batch of good tea leaves and asked my wife to help taste them. She just praised them, saying they could surely fetch a good price.” Xiao Yuchuan instructed Maid Yinzhu beside him, “Hurry and serve the Master some tea.” Xiao Chonghuan sat on a chair in the hall, and Yinzhu brought the tea to the table next to his seat, “Master, please enjoy the tea.” “You may leave now.” Xiao Chonghuan waved his hand. Yinzhu glanced at her master; only after receiving a nod did she leave. Seeing no outsiders present, Xiao Chonghuan spoke frankly, “Daughter-in-law, I heard you’re preparing to re-investigate General Zhao Zhenkun’s case recently?” “Indeed.” Su Qingyue confessed openly, “I have already obtained the Emperor’s decree to preside over the case of General Zhao.” Although the Emperor is a puppet, for major events, one still has to go through the Emperor to obtain a decree.