Chapter 186 - Committing Crimes, Sima Lingyun Gets Caught (2/2)

“What’s the matter?” Sima Lingyun asked anxiously. His already pale face grew even paler.

The d.u.c.h.ess was standing beside him. Her face was also pale because of the shock.

“Someone from the Ministry of Justice has come… take Your Excellency in for questioning… already in through the second doors.” The servant was frightened and he stuttered in his anxiousness.

Someone from the Ministry of Justice has come. Why would the Ministry of Justice send someone down for something like that? Sima Lingyun was shocked.

“Oh no, oh no. Men, go and ask them what exactly is happening. Tell them that this is the Duke Zhenguo’s Manor and they should not behave so wildly here.” The d.u.c.h.ess stood up hurriedly and yelled. She was feeling worried as well.

Those from the Ministry of Justice were all men. They had dared to just stride in and through the secondary doors into the inner courtyard. This was an embarra.s.sment to the family of those who had contributed to building the nation. The d.u.c.h.ess was furious and she brought a few servants with her to the secondary doors. The matter between Mo Xuemin and Sima Lingyun was not a huge matter. At most, it could only be considered a n.o.ble son creating trouble because he was bored. How did it concern the Ministry of Justice?

At the secondary doors, the people from the Ministry of Justice did not stride in like what the servant said. Instead, they stood respectfully under the lead of a young officer. When they saw the d.u.c.h.ess rus.h.i.+ng out, he smiled and approached her. He held his hands together in greeting and said, “Are you the d.u.c.h.ess? Greetings, I am here on official business.”

Then, he bowed respectfully. It did not seem as if he was being slipshod in his work.

The d.u.c.h.ess’ anger was greatly appeased. She could not help but look at the fierce-looking guards standing behind the officer. They did not seem as easy to speak to as the young officer. Their eyes were cold and they were muscular and large. They looked straight at the d.u.c.h.ess without looking away.

They were people who have killed other people. One could not help but tremble before their aura.

“My Lord, you are too kind. I wonder why you have come to the Duke Zhenguo’s manor today.” The d.u.c.h.ess smiled after she took a look at the situation. She pretended to be gracious and kind. If she did not look at the fierce-looking men, her heart would not beat so fast.

“Madam, is His Excellency around? Some things happened in the capital yesterday and I heard it has something to do with His Excellency. I was ordered to ask His Excellency to return with us for questioning.”

“His Excellency was injured last night and is still unconscious. I fear that he cannot go with you. How about I ask him to go over when he awakes?” The d.u.c.h.ess said politely.

“I’m afraid that will not work. Madam, please do not make things difficult for us. If my superior finds out that I have not brought His Excellency back, there will be more people who will visit. Madam, do not worry, we will just take His Excellency back to ask some questions. He can come back shortly.” The officer’s voice was hard, but the smile on his face was gentle. The d.u.c.h.ess did not dare to underestimate him.

The d.u.c.h.ess sighed and forced down the fear she felt. She smiled and wanted to say something when she heard a feeble sounding voice behind her. “Mother, I am awake. I will go with this official. You go in and rest. Nothing will happen.”

She turned around hurriedly. Sima Lingyun was holding the shoulders of two servants weakly as he came out. The bandages wrapped around him were soaked in blood. It was obvious that he was injured. The young officer waved his hand and two men pushed the servants aside and held Sima Lingyun up.

“My apologies, Your Excellency. Please come with me.” The young officer’s smile was polite. If one did not see the fierce guards behind him, they would really think that he was a young gentleman inviting his guests home to have fun.

“Sir, you have been troubled.” Sima Lingyun said softly and smiled weakly.

“You’re too kind!” The young officer waved his hand. A few men took Sima Lingyun away with them, leaving behind the d.u.c.h.ess whose face was pale with shock.

“Mother, Mother, what’s going to happen to Elder Brother?” Sima Heyan emerged from the secondary door in shock. She had been punished because of Sima Lingyun. As such, she had been mad at Sima Lingyun for the entire night when she returned to the manor. Later, she heard that Sima Lingyun had brought Mo Xuemin home. She was so angry that she did not care even though Sima Lingyun was injured. She did not even visit him.

She grew anxious when she saw that he had been taken away by the Ministry of Justice. She abandoned the grudges she bore against him and questioned her mother anxiously.

Yun Yiqiu followed behind her fearfully. Her delicate figure was being propped up by a maid. She panted anxiously and could not say a single word. She only looked at the d.u.c.h.ess. She had rushed here but was too late. She did not see the entire scene and did not know what happened.

“It’s alright, your Elder Brother will be fine. He will return soon. Let’s go back in!” The d.u.c.h.ess’ voice was soft. One did not know whether she was comforting herself or the two girls. Her straight back stooped and she could not help but cough. She had been in poor health and she had not slept last night. She had been angered at the Mo Manor early in the morning and had been startled earlier. There were still matters for her to handle but her body was failing her. She coughed twice and collapsed.

Sima Heyan yelled in shock and reached out to help her. The Duke’s Manor descended into chaos.

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