[{"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-292":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},1457949,1906,"Chapter 292 Stalking","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-292",292,"\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu stormed to the front yard in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duke Mansion had a front gate and two side gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeping old women were under Princess Nanzhang’s control; Xie Jinyu asked about the people who left the mansion yesterday, and the women remembered clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two maids left Agarwood Pavilion in the morning, and after they left, Su Jin threatened Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Su Jin, the incident of deceiving Marquis Dongxiang with the pills was an amulet to avoid punishment, so they were cleared of suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu was clever enough to turn his attention to the maids and old women who left the mansion after Su Jin threatened Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excluding them, more than half of the suspects were eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu summoned everyone for questioning one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Duke Zhen Country Mansion, aside from Su Jin trampling upon Princess Nanzhang’s dignity, she was long established with authority to command others without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu had learned some tactics from being around Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a chilly glance, the guilty servant dared not meet her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty lashes left the servant’s skin torn, yet the servant stubbornly refused to confess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant had a sister, unable to bear seeing her brother be beaten to death, she came to beg for mercy and then exposed Jinzhu, Xie Jinxiu’s personal maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Jinzhu approached her brother and secretly gave him a purse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old woman searched the servant’s room and indeed found a purse under the pillow, containing seven silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinyu and Xie Jinxiu began arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinxiu loudly claimed she was wronged, and Jinzhu insisted she never gave the servant a purse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purse was not hand-sewn by her, thus Xie Jinyu couldn’t do much about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter blew up at Qihao Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang never expected the one spreading rumors and ruining her reputation, while framing Su Jin, was Xie Jinxiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Third Master’s illness, she had spent so much money, only to end up with a ruined reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she swallow this grievance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinzhu took the blame herself, for she couldn’t bear seeing Princess Nanzhang threatened by the Eldest Young Madam, sparing the Eldest Young Madam, only punishing her own girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of anger, she decided to have the servant reveal the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, with a maid taking the blame, the matter would be overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, Princess Nanzhang’s fury especially towards the Third House has been immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruining her reputation, thinking pushing out one maid would quench her rage? It’s a fool’s dream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinzhu was beaten to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinxiu was punished to kneel for three hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time it was a genuine three-hour punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang posted a maid to watch over; if Xie Jinxiu dared to slack off, three more hours would be added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These events were unknown to Su Jin who had left the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was frantically changing into men’s clothing with the assistance of Xingxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard drove the carriage, Xie Jingchen was absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back was injured, so he didn’t go to Dongxiang Marquis Mansion to be punished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei waited at the streetcorner; the Hidden Guard drove the carriage over and said, \"Sorry to keep Old Marquis waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright,\" Marquis Jibei’s stern face softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei led the way in front, with the carriage following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped at the gate in front of Duke Chong’s Mansion adjacent to Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei alighted from the carriage, and the Hidden Guard set up a stool for Su Jin to use as a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Jin in a brocade robe, Marquis Jibei slightly paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid Old Marquis must be amused,\" Su Jin said, blushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later Duke Chong might come; his eyes are sharp, don’t blush and reveal our plot,\" Marquis Jibei said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the sickbed of Old Duke Chong, Duke Chong stared at the emaciated Old Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Physician was checking Old Duke Chong’s pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is Old Duke doing?\" Duke Chong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Duke’s condition hasn’t improved,\" replied the Imperial Physician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incompetent doctor! After all this time, there’s still no sign of recovery!\" Duke Chong shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Physician looked terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, a maid entered and said, \"My lord, Marquis Jibei has come to visit Old Duke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong restrained his anger somewhat before stepping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei had guessed that Duke Chong might come but hadn’t expected him to arrive even earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Old Duke Chong fell ill, whenever Marquis Jibei visited, Duke Chong showed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought this would be an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong greeted them and said, \"During these years of my father’s serious illness, Old Marquis often comes to visit. Having such a close friend is my father’s fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei sighed and said, \"Old Duke spent his life on the battlefield, with illustrious military achievements, yet he was harmed this way; I can’t bear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely find the culprit and avenge my father,\" Duke Chong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, his gaze fell upon Su Jin who wore a mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this?\" Duke Chong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei said, \"This is Mr. Mo, a doctor I encountered on my return to the Capital; his medical skill is extraordinary, and I specially invited him to the Capital to check Old Duke’s pulse. He arrived just two days ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A ’Mo’? Is this perhaps a royal surname?\" Duke Chong remarked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many surnames, Su Jin didn’t know why Marquis Jibei assigned her a royal surname, she said, \"I wonder if my ’Mo’ surname can claim any kinship with the Imperial Family through generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Judging by the voice, Mr. Mo seems quite young, but he has a sense of humor,\" Duke Chong said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei said, \"Let’s head inside to check Old Duke’s pulse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saluting Marquis Jibei, the Imperial Physician stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin sat by the bedside to check Old Duke Chong’s pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess of Chong entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin’s mask concealed her expression, but her brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of pulse-checking, she released her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can he be treated?\" Duke Chong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin shook her head, \"Allow me to ponder and come up with a prescription, but don’t hold too much hope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong looked disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin stood up and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei sat by the bedside to chat with Old Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Old Duke Chong couldn’t speak, Marquis Jibei only stayed for a short while before taking his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess of Chong escorted them out of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin boarded the carriage, and the Hidden Guard drove it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it didn’t travel far before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei asked, \"How is Old Duke Chong’s condition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Duke Chong is afflicted with a severe poison; surviving this is already a feat. To detoxify him will be exceedingly difficult,\" Su Jin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there no solution at all?\" Marquis Jibei sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are two ways,\" Su Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei’s dim gaze brightened once more but quickly faded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin’s two methods—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One is to locate the formula of the poison, then she can detoxify according to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other involves using her secret technique to gradually purge the poison from Old Duke’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former method carries no real danger, but Su Jin has only a fifty percent chance with the latter, considering Old Duke is quite aged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Emperor dispatched people to guard Old Duke, anyone wishing to visit Old Duke must obtain Duke Chong’s consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t possibly sneak from Dongxiang Marquis Mansion over the walls to detoxify Old Duke every day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frequent outings have already raised concerns at Duke Zhen Country Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The immediate task isn’t detoxification but nourishing Old Duke’s health. I’m afraid he won’t last through the next half year,\" Su Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Jibei nodded, distressed by Old Duke’s frail state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard sat on the shaft of the carriage; with a twitch of his ear, a cold grin appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ones trailing us have arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1363,"2026-06-06T02:19:46.083Z",1,"novelbin.me","3c662abb199de5e5da3da7faba2e515f9ff1609416471428a0f757b1b3cb1fab","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-293","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-291",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]