The Martial Doctor-Chapter 140 - 127: Like Mother, Like Son

When they discovered the incident, it was because of the blood on the mouth of the black dog that was kept as a guard at the estate; the little marquis’s treasure had already ended up in the belly of that creature.

They killed the black dog and retrieved it from its stomach.

It was no longer distinguishable.

Upon seeing this scene, Du Ziyu felt his scalp tingle.

He was completely blown away.

Of course, they also caught one person at the scene, someone who was unconscious like Mr. Xue, but very likely a "suspect."

Without this person, they wouldn’t dare bring Mr. Xue back, because they wouldn’t know how to account for it.

"What happened to Mr. Xue?" Mr. He frowned slightly and stepped forward to ask.

"Mr. He, just take a look for yourself."

Mr. He came to the carriage, lifted the curtain, and glanced inside, only to see Mr. Xue lying there with a striking red between his thighs. His face changed suddenly; he felt blackness before his eyes, nearly falling off the carriage: "Du Ziyu, what exactly happened? He was fine when he left with you, why is he like this upon return?"

"This, this we don’t know either..." Du Ziyu stammered, unsure how to explain.

"Mr. He, Monk Fahai from Shanglin Temple requests to see Mr. Xue!"

"Fahai, what is he doing here? Our Xue Family has never had dealings with him..." Mr. He trembled slightly, while Du Ziyu beside him turned pale instantly.

Shanglin Temple obviously already knew what had happened. The fact that Fahai came meant that Faming had been controlled. Although Shanglin Temple is a temple in Dongshan Prefecture, it’s connected to temples across the country. If this matter is leaked, it will greatly harm the reputation of Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion!

"Mr. He, listen to me, here’s what happened..." Du Ziyu hurriedly pulled Mr. He aside and briefly explained the situation.

"Are you all insane, allowing Mr. Xue to commit such deeds?" Upon hearing this, Mr. He felt as if his skull was about to pop; this matter was too serious, and if not handled well, it could drag Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion into it.

To forge a "court wanted notice," deceive the monks of Shanglin Temple into collusion (this is doubtful, seems like they were conspiring), then abduct a respectable woman, and take her to the Xue Family Manor outside the city to commit atrocities, ended up caught by Shanglin Temple, Mr. Xue got castrated, and the abducted woman was rescued...

My little marquis, how could you do such a thing? You’ve always been reckless, but at such a crucial moment.

If this news spreads, it will explode in the official circles and among the people of Dongshan.

The news must never get out; we must squelch it at its inception. The problem is, the source of this news is Shanglin Temple, and a newly chosen "physician," especially this physician who has applied for the "Path to Sainthood" trial, which not only is the focus of the entire Dongshan Prefecture but also one of the three "Path to Sainthood" trialists that Da Li Dynasty is watching.

Every move he makes is watched by the Imperial Pharmacy, and reports are made to Li Jing every ten days or so.

If this stirs up, even the Marquis Lingyang and Consort Xue in Li Jing will be affected. After Consort Yi was banished to the cold palace, her position as consort became vacant, leaving Consort Xue as the most likely candidate.

If Consort Xue’s family encounters such a scandal now, her path to being ennobled as a high consort may be impeded.

Especially since some court officials question Consort Xue’s background and character, this time they would seize the opportunity to fiercely impeach Marquis Lingyang...

Though the wife of Marquis Lingyang is estranged from him, as long as she remains the wife of Marquis Lingyang, their interest and wealth are aligned. If Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion declines, she, as the wife of Marquis Lingyang, will likely not have a good outcome either.

Mr. He is an old confidant of the wife of Marquis Lingyang. Indeed, the wife of Marquis Lingyang’s surname is He, so everyone got used to calling her "Mrs He."

Given such a situation, he naturally hurried off to the inner courtyard of the house to report to Mrs. He.

In a lavishly decorated living room, a plump and affluently-looking woman sat behind a beaded curtain. She was quite beautiful, but with slightly high cheekbones and thin lips, a face that appeared harsh and unscrupulous. Servant girls were on either side, one massaging her shoulders, another her legs, not daring to even raise their eyes, indicating the significant control this woman held; the life of the mansion’s lady was indeed quite comfortable.

"Old He, from your rush, has Mr. Xue caused trouble again?"

"Yes, madam, this time Mr. Xue has caused quite a mess..." Mr. He sweated on his forehead, uncertain where to begin.

"Wasn’t every mess he caused not small? If it weren’t for his mother dying young, I wouldn’t even bother with him." Mrs. He snorted coldly and sat upright, "What has happened this time?"

"Madam, Mr. Xue has been castrated!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Castrated, well, castrated is good, send him to the palace to serve his aunt; that’s perfect." Mrs. He was surprised to hear this, yet she laughed.

"Madam, I am not joking with you, Mr. Xue has truly been castrated!" Mr. He said.

"What, who dared lay such a poisonous hand on my son!" Upon hearing this, Mrs. He instantly pushed away the two servant girls and stormed off the perfumed couch angrily, fixing a vicious glare on Mr. He.

"I don’t know—Du Ziyu and the others didn’t see who, but they also brought back someone, who was in the same room as Mr. Xue!"

"Then hang him up and beat him mercilessly until I find out who harmed my son!" Mrs. He ordered angrily.

"Madam, the critical part is, people from Shanglin Temple have arrived; it was Mr. Xue’s incident, he deceived the monks of Shanglin Temple..." Mr. He immediately repeated what Du Ziyu had told him to Mrs. He.

The more Mrs. He listened, the darker her face became. She was not unaware of Xue’s misdeeds, but relying on the power of Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion, naturally, no one dared to oppose him. As for the women he ruined, she thought that being chosen by Xue was their good fortune, and those who dared to protest had never met a good end.

Throughout Dongshan Prefecture, who didn’t know that Marquis Lingyang, Xue Chunlai, was the State Uncle, and Consort Xue was in favor, to offend Marquis Lingyang, would those in officialdom still expect career progression?

So, as long as no life was lost, no matter how Xue wreaked havoc, there would be someone to cover for him. Over time, Xue got more arrogant and unrestrained.

With Xue in the forefront, those matters of Ye Xizhao seemed insignificant.

"That little brat, take my invitation to Shengyuan Hall and have Ye Shengyuan come over immediately, what’s gone is gone, just don’t lose a life, otherwise I can’t explain to old Xue." Upon hearing, Mrs. He immediately instructed, "I will meet with the monks from Shanglin Temple. Old He, hurry to Dongshan Prefecture’s yamen and see Governor Pei, ask him to introduce, I want to meet this little physician Lin Miao."

"Madam, you might as well summon him directly to the house; why does Governor Pei need to introduce him?" Mr. He queried puzzled.

In Dongshan City, whoever the madam wanted to meet wouldn’t just come running, why beat around the bush like this?

"Just go if I tell you to." Mrs. He shot Mr. He a look.

"Yes, madam, this old servant will go immediately." Under her authority, Mr. He dared not voice any dissent and promptly turned away.