All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

"Madam, you have to make the decision for me!" Hongying's belly was slightly visible, and her tears were streaming down her cheeks. At this moment, she knelt in front of Lu Yundi and cried.

A hint of surprise flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes. She gently put down the teacup in her hand, slowly walked to Hongying's side, squatted down, raised her hand and gently stroked Hongying's hair, and said gently: "Hongying, get up and tell me what happened. Madam will naturally make the decision for you."

Hongying stood up trembling, her eyes full of grievance and fear: "Madam, it was... it was Butler Li, he... he forced me, I... I had no choice..."

Lu Yundi frowned slightly. Hongying was a loyal maid, usually gentle and virtuous. She would never do such a thing unless she had no choice. She asked in a deep voice: "Butler Li? Why did he force you?"

Hongying bit her lip, a trace of pain flashed in her eyes: "Madam, Steward Li said... He said that if I don't obey him, he will drive my family out of the mansion and make them homeless."

Lu Yundi's face instantly turned pale. She had never expected such a thing to happen in her own mansion. She said coldly, "Hongying, don't worry, I will definitely seek justice for you."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Hongying's eyes. She tightly grasped Lu Yundi's sleeve and said, "Madam, I know you are good to me, but I... I don't want this to affect you and the Marquis."

Lu Yundi patted Hongying's hand gently, his eyes full of determination: "Hongying, you are my maid, your business is my business. If I can't make decisions for you, how can I manage this mansion?"

As she spoke, Lu Yundi turned and walked towards the study, with Hongying following closely behind her. In the study, Jiang Jilian was handling official business. When he saw Lu Yundi coming in, he put down his pen and asked with a smile, "Madam, what's the matter?"

Lu Yundi's eyes were firm and his tone was serious as he said, "My Lord, Hongying was forced by Steward Li, and now she is pregnant."

Jiang Jilian's face suddenly turned gloomy. He stood up and said coldly, "Madam, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

With Jiang Jilian's support, Hongying's problem will definitely be properly resolved.

Lu Yundi personally investigated the matter and ordered the arrest of Li Guanjia and severe interrogation. Under Hongying's accusation, Li Guanjia had to admit his crime.

Jiang Jilian ordered that Li Guanjia be beaten to death as a warning to others. At the same time, he also took Hongying's family into the Marquis' Mansion and arranged a proper life for them.

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Jiang Jilian was full of frustration and returned to Zhenxing Marquis Mansion with a group of people. At the gate of the mansion, the towering vermilion gate looked even more solemn and majestic in the afterglow of the setting sun. He was about to enter when he saw a middle-aged man standing at the door. He was wearing a long gray gown, with a thin face and deep eyes.

Jiang Jilian frowned slightly and asked, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

The man smiled slightly and said, "My surname is Ji, my given name is Bo Ming, and I am the new chief steward of the Zhenxing Marquis's Mansion. Marquis, you are back."

There was a hint of doubt in Jiang Jilian's eyes. He remembered that when he left, the steward was still Mr. Zhao. How come he was suddenly replaced by this stranger?

"Where is Mr. Zhao?" Jiang Jilian asked.

Ji Boming's face flashed with sadness, and he said, "Unfortunately, Mr. Zhao passed away due to illness. The Marquis left in a hurry and was unable to inform you. Don't worry, the Marquis, all affairs in the mansion are running normally."

Jiang Jilian couldn't help but feel a little emotional when he heard this. He had watched Mr. Zhao grow up, but he didn't expect that he would pass away like this. He nodded and said, "Ji Boming, since you are the new manager, take me to see my mother."

Ji Boming smiled slightly, turned around and led the way.

In an exquisite courtyard in the mansion of Marquis Zhenxing, Yu was sitting on the stone steps, holding a book in her hands with a focused look.

"Madam." Ji Boming called in a low voice.

Yu raised her head and saw Jiang Jilian, with a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Lian'er, you're back."

Jiang Jilian walked over quickly and knelt down in front of his mother: "Mother, I am back. I am unfilial and failed to find the herbs you wanted."

Yu patted Jiang Jilian's shoulder gently and said with a smile, "Silly child, mother is just talking casually, you don't have to take it to heart. As long as you can come back safely, mother will be relieved."

Jiang Jilian looked at his mother's aged face, and felt a little sad. He stood up and said, "Mother, let me introduce you to the new chief steward of the mansion, Ji Boming."

Yu nodded slightly and said, "Ji Boming, from now on, the affairs of the mansion will be handed over to you. Lian'er, you must assist mother well and make her feel at ease."

Ji Bo Ming responded respectfully: "Madam, rest assured, I will do my best to serve the Zhenxing Marquisate."

Jiang Jilian looked at his mother and Ji Boming, feeling somewhat puzzled. He knew that his mother did not like strangers, so why did she trust Ji Boming so much?

After dinner, Jiang Jilian sat alone in the study, thinking over and over again about what happened during the day. Suddenly, the door was gently pushed open, and a figure walked in.

"My Lord, are you looking for me?" Ji Boming's voice rang out in the study.

Jiang Jilian raised his head, looked at Ji Boming, and said, "Ji Boming, why are you in Zhenxing Marquis Mansion?"

Ji Boming smiled slightly and said, "My Lord, to be honest, I was originally a disciple of Master Zhao. Before he died, Master Zhao recommended me to Madam, hoping that I could assist you and protect the Zhenxing Marquisate."

Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with doubt, and he asked, "Why did Mr. Zhao recommend you?"

Ji Boming sighed and said, "My Lord, before Mr. Zhao passed away, he told me that he was loyal to the Zhenxing Marquisate all his life, but there was one thing that always bothered him. That was that he failed to find the medicinal herbs that Madam wanted. He hoped that I could fulfill this wish and let Madam feel at ease."

Jiang Jilian was touched when he heard this. He looked at Ji Boming and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you."

Ji Boming smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I will do my best to find the medicinal materials for Zhenxing Marquis' Mansion."

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval, and said: "Bo Ming, I, Jiang Jilian, am grateful for your loyalty. But this medicinal material is so precious, how can I find it?"

Ji Bo Ming pondered for a moment, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said: "My Lord, this herb is called 'Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass', which grows in deep mountains and valleys and is extremely rare. I have sent people to search for it everywhere, but there is still no news. However, I heard that there is a master who has been living in seclusion in Cangshan recently. It is said that he has a way to find this herb."

Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with surprise, and he said, "Cangshan? That's a remote place. Can you confirm the identity of this expert?"

Ji Bo Ming nodded and said, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis. I have sent a trusted person to investigate. If it is not true, I will never disturb you easily."

Jiang Jilian pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you. However, you must be careful on this trip and not let anyone know our purpose."

Ji Boming's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he said, "Don't worry, Lord Hou, I will go there in person to ensure that everything goes well."