Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Made Him Suffer (1/2)

Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Made Him Suffer

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“Lord Chu, I believe you wouldn’t shield the Su Family now, would you?!” Mrs. Zhang said in a threatening tone.

“Madam Magistrate, rest assured, I will certainly not shield anyone,” Magistrate Chu replied. “However, it seems inappropriate to barge in rashly; it would be better to send someone to announce our presence.” Magistrate Chu was a smart person and naturally would not blindly follow Mrs. Zhang’s foolish actions. It was risky to storm in without knowing the situation inside. If they encountered someone of import, he couldn’t afford the repercussions. Moreover, there had been no previous grievances between him and the Su Mansion, and their relationship had even been quite good. His presence was a matter of necessity.

“The old master is right, it’s better to announce our arrival,” added Madam Wei, the county magistrate’s wife, supporting his decision. She naturally sided with the Su Family, hoping to provide them time to prepare should there be any issues. Ever since her two daughter-in-laws became pregnant, Madam Wei had felt an unprecedented friendliness and gratitude towards the Su Family. Furthermore, Mrs. Zhang seemed too overbearing and unforgiving, almost certainly not the fault of the Su Family.

“Why announce it, so they have time to flee? What great calculations you have! Don’t think that I’m unaware of your relationship with the Su Family. You wish to side with them, but don’t even think about it!” Mrs. Zhang glared at Madam Wei venomously, as if she had committed an unforgivable crime, and charged inside with her servants.

The Su Mansion’s servants put up a token resistance at first but did nothing further. Mrs. Zhang moved through unobstructed, grabbed a servant girl to ask for directions, and headed towards the main courtyard.

Magistrate Chu and his wife exchanged a glance before following Mrs. Zhang. Magistrate Chu intended to adapt to the situation as it unfolded, while his wife was thinking of how she could lend a hand.

The Su Mansion’s servants were not surprised to see Madam Magistrate leading people inside. They showed no sign of alarm, glanced over, and quietly went back to their work. Mrs. Zhang and her daughter were so intent on troubling the Su Family that they missed these details, but Magistrate Chu noted them, further confirming his suspicions.

A maid guided Mrs. Zhang and her entourage into the courtyard. Mrs. Zhang was about to ask questions when she heard voices and laughter from inside. While Mrs. Zhang had never met Su Wenyue, Mrs. Sun immediately recognized her voice.

“Mother, it’s definitely here. That wretched Mrs. Su is inside.”

Once affirmed, Mrs. Zhang didn’t need to question the maid further and barged in: “Servants, seize these audacious and presumptuous troublemakers for me”

Mrs. Zhang’s words were cut off midway, followed by a thud. Mrs. Sun, who trailed behind, lost her voice as she entered and saw the august old woman in the imperial edict attire sitting straight ahead. They were all part of Official’s Families and, even if they lacked discernment, they couldn’t fail to recognize the attire of the imperial edict as belonging to a second-rank official.