[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as":3,"chapter-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-267":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1457886,1906,"Chapter 267 Pursuit","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-267",267,"\u003Cp>The carriage gradually stopped in front of the Duke Zhen’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xingxing got off the carriage, she assisted Su Jin down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her enter, the servant respectfully said, \"The Eldest Young Madam has returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Minister of War’s wife and Lady Wu’an are here and have been waiting for you for half a day,\" the servant said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for her for half a day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Mr. Liu passed on the decree; it was unavoidable for them to wait for her return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, was it necessary for the Minister of War’s wife and the others to wait?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t it be enough to bring the silver note?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they afraid the Duke’s Mansion would misappropriate those three thousand taels?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin stepped into the Duke Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Manager Li, Xingxing asked, \"Has the land deed been sent from the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has been delivered,\" Manager Li replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given to the Eldest Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before reaching the second gate, she saw a maid leading an Imperial Physician out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Physician looked at Su Jin with fear in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin touched her face with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she really so fierce?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know who in the Duke’s Mansion was sick again; she wasn’t even around, so it should have nothing to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin didn’t pay much attention to this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued to walk forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she entered the second gate, the maid said, \"The Old Madam asked the Eldest Young Madam to visit Qihao Hall once she returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Qihao Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam sat on the Arhat Couch, with Princess Nanzhang and the Second Madam sitting on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Madam was not present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall were also two unfamiliar ladies, dignified and graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin stepped forward and bowed to greet the Old Madam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did the Old Madam call for Su Jin? Is there something she wishes to discuss?\" Su Jin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t believe Su Jin didn’t know why she was summoned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam fiddled with the Buddha beads in her hand, her face filled with suppressed anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saving a life is a merit greater than building a seven-story pagoda. It’s good that you saved the Heir of Wu’an Bo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how could you openly ask for gratitude!\" The Old Madam’s voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she was to be reprimanded, it shouldn’t be in front of outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this meant to set an example with her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin glanced at the Minister of War’s wife, \"I thought you came to express gratitude, but it seems you’re here to complain to the Old Madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of War’s wife shivered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no...,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came to express our thanks,\" the Minister of War’s wife hastily said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly got up, saying, \"It’s getting late; I should return to the mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed the silver note she was carrying down, saying, \"To thank the Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen’s Mansion for saving my son’s life, a small token of appreciation, though inadequate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After placing down the silver note, she bid farewell to the Old Madam and Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her actions were smooth, and her departure swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid that if she delayed another moment, it’d end in disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marchioness Yongning was indeed wise, putting down the silver note and leaving immediately; why did they linger unnecessarily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s clear that the Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen’s Mansion is not afraid of the Old Madam and Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Madam stood up, saying, \"Let me see them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, only the Old Madam and Princess Nanzhang remained in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing looked at the silver note on the tea table, walked over, and picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They actually gave an extra thousand taels,\" Xingxing said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam’s face turned blue with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you not understand the principle of doing good without expecting repayment!\" Princess Nanzhang scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did not seek repayment,\" Su Jin said blandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all?!\" Princess Nanzhang had never seen someone lie so blatantly with their eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to the silver note in Xingxing’s hand, \"Then what is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a silver note,\" Su Jin answered earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saved them for the sake of the silver,\" Su Jin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked at her, \"It’s merely a transaction, nothing to do with repayment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has Duke Chong’s Mansion sent a silver note?\" Su Jin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked towards the maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" the maid shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marchioness Yongning came with a four thousand taels silver note,\" the maid said, voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked at Princess Nanzhang, \"Duke Chong’s Mansion hasn’t sent it. In regard to mother, I bear no expectation of reward. The three thousand taels due from Duke Chong’s Mansion, I won’t collect, and hope Duke Chong’s Mansion will know to repay gratitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\" Princess Nanzhang gritted her teeth in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu glared at Su Jin, \"In the four thousand taels from Marchioness Yongning, three thousand were to cover for Duke Chong’s Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" Su Jin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu’s eyes were fixed on Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin inquired, \"Should I return the three thousand taels to Duke Chong’s Mansion, or should Duke Chong’s Mansion not feel obliged to repay me in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve married into Duke Zhen’s Mansion, you should consider the reputation of Duke Zhen’s Mansion carefully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to go out and have people think my Duke Zhen’s Mansion has ulterior motives when rescuing others!\" Xie Jinyu exclaimed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin’s lips curled into a slight smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are you, and I am I,\" Su Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam coldly replied, \"You are already the Eldest Young Madam of my Duke Zhen’s Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a member of Duke Zhen’s Mansion, you must adhere to our rules!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go kneel in the Buddhist Hall for three hours and reflect properly!\" the Old Madam said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu looked at her with glee at her misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin said, \"Isn’t it just kneeling as punishment? I’ll kneel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before I kneel, there’s one thing I need to clarify first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter of someone from Duke Zhen’s Mansion falsely using my name to obtain antidiarrheal medicine from Marquis Dongxiang’s Mansion, I wonder how Duke Zhen’s Mansion’s family law deals with that?\" Su Jin asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu glared at Su Jin, \"It was your Dongxiang Marquis Mansion that falsely used others’ names first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked at her, \"What matter does the young lady speak of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu opened her mouth, about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang stopped her, \"Yuyu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu bit her lips tightly, almost falling into the trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin glanced at Princess Nanzhang, \"If you think my Dongxiang Marquis Mansion also did something under false pretenses, let’s clarify it before the Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, if you think the Emperor will be biased towards me, then speak before the Empress Dowager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just so agreeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang ground her teeth in hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked at the maid, \"And the four thousand taels of silver note?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid looked towards the Old Madam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldest Young Madam, please wait a moment, I will fetch it,\" Mrs. Wang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Mrs. Wang returned with the four thousand taels silver note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin received the silver note and formally took leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Qihao Hall, Xingxing said, \"Why didn’t you pursue the matter to the end, Miss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, if anyone insists on making me kneel as punishment, I’ll pursue it to the end,\" Su Jin laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss is really clever. Then someone will keep us company,\" Xingxing said joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Madam walked over, just in time to hear Su Jin say this, and clenched her hand a bit tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped into the room, her face filled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from a maid that the third house consulted an Imperial Physician, who is unwell?\" the Old Madam asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Madam waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maids all withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the eldest young lady should leave,\" the Third Madam said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu pouted and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone had left, the Third Madam spoke, \"It’s the master who is unwell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Madam’s heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" she asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Madam’s face was filled with resentment, \"Isn’t it the ’antidiarrheal medicine’ that caused it? The master, he, he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly happened to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re speaking in riddles, hurry and tell me!\" The Old Madam was anxious, her temper flaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master... he’s become impotent!\" The Third Madam began to weep.\u003C\u002Fp>",1458,"2026-06-06T02:19:46.083Z",1,"novelbin.me","71ffa652136c6dfb5a61e78ea09ac0e647795f976d991585cd10f55d66790a1a","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-407","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-406",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]