[{"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-846":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},1458466,1906,"Chapter 846 - 843: Bribery","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-846",846,"\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice rode horses with a group of people through the streets towards Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion was indeed quite significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People on the street made way, whispering among themselves, and discussing animatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobilizing so many people, they wondered who was being surrounded this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with Marquis Dongxiang personally leading the team, whoever was involved was certainly no minor character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some guessed it might be Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the only person Marquis Dongxiang relentlessly pursued was Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang sat tall on the horseback, as straight as an ancient sword piercing through the mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glance at him left people speechless with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Madam Ji Bei, who was out strolling with her grandson, felt proud of her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su, who brought his grandmother out for a stroll, felt proud of his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su secretly vowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to surpass his father in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang spotted Old Madam Ji Bei and Young Master Su.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed for a moment, then he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed by, he threw a meaningful glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su moved closer to Old Madam Ji Bei, watching as Marquis Dongxiang rode away, shivering a bit as he said, \"It’s over, my father is going to punish me when we get back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Shen and the Ninth Prince insulted inwardly: Serves you right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had advised him against bringing Old Madam Ji Bei along for the stroll, yet he insisted on doing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite having been on many street outings, they hadn’t seen any Old Madam out for a stroll before, so if he doesn’t get himself into trouble, who will?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong had just learned that the tribute issue was brought up again by Marquis Dongxiang, and Marquis Dongxiang had his mansion surrounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong was so furious that he gritted his teeth and left his study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the main gate of Duke Chong’s Mansion, Manager Wang and the servants blocked the entrance, preventing anyone from searching the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang remained on his horse when Duke Chong emerged, not even dismounting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s face was cold, \"Marquis Dongxiang, who gave you permission to surround my mansion with people?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang dismounted, stepping up the stairs and pressing the Emperor’s decree he held against Duke Chong’s chest, \"See for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the golden-yellow silk didn’t need further inspection to know what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s body went cold for a moment and said, \"The Emperor must have been deceived by you into issuing this decree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang chuckled, \"Oh, is Duke Chong planning to defy the decree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know of the crime of defying the decree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang’s expression practically shouted: If you’re not afraid to die, why don’t you try and see if I dare to execute first and report later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defying a decree was a capital crime, no exceptions, not even for Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, ordinary people wouldn’t dare say such things, but Marquis Dongxiang was an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong, trembling with rage, still had no way to counter Marquis Dongxiang holding the imperial decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang moved forward, forcing Duke Chong to step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search the place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not damage anything in Duke Chong’s Mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion would eventually belong to Su Chong, so anything damaged now would be things belonging to his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Justice officials were well aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang stayed there, right next to Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quarter of an hour later, the porcelain items on the blueprint were found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One piece...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two pieces...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three pieces...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of more than thirty pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even so, it was only half of what was on the blueprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other half couldn’t be found, no matter how thoroughly Duke Chong’s mansion was searched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even this half was enough to convict Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong stood there, not panicking at all because he had someone to take the fall, someone who couldn’t testify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong insisted that all the porcelain pieces were gifted to him by Elder Yong Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang laughed, \"They say that accepting someone’s money means resolving their troubles. Elder Yong Cheng gifted you so many fine things, and yet you exposed him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if these were merely gifts from Elder Yong Cheng, the crime of accepting bribes is enough to ruin you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials from the Ministry of Justice indeed wouldn’t dare arrest Duke Chong, but Marquis Dongxiang brought his people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong had no choice but to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang personally escorted Duke Chong to the Ministry of Justice Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being pushed into the cell, Duke Chong said coldly, \"Marquis Dongxiang, do you think a charge of bribery alone can bring me down?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang looked at him, \"Failing to catch Prince Qi was negligence, but do you think I would let you escape as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you’re in the Ministry of Justice Prison, I have no intention of letting you leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s face turned livid, his clenched fist making a creaking sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang had other matters to attend to, so he instructed people to keep a close watch on Duke Chong before riding back to the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned with a brocade box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang stepped into his mansion, and Young Master Su rushed over to wrap himself around his leg, saying, \"Father, I know I was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Shen and the Ninth Prince couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when Marquis Dongxiang lifted his leg to shake off Young Master Su, who was clinging to his leg, he failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up,\" said Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, can you not punish me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Punish you for what?\" Marquis Dongxiang frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su looked at him, \"I took Grandmother out for a stroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never expected Marquis Dongxiang hadn’t even remembered and questioned why he had to be reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang said, \"I won’t punish you, but from now on, accompany your grandmother for a walk once or twice a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su, \"...???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he spared from punishment, but he was also instructed to have his grandmother accompany him for strolls?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, are you joking?\" Young Master Su asked warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being so agreeable, nine times out of ten, something was fishy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t know their own father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang, with a dark expression, said, \"It’s good for health to move around more when getting older, but each outing shouldn’t exceed half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that Young Master Su had brought Old Madam Ji Bei out for a stroll, Marquis Dongxiang had initially intended to give his son a good lesson upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the way to Duke Chong’s Mansion, he saw many elders of Old Madam Ji Bei’s age out for shopping and selling things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their health seemed even better and more energetic than Old Madam Ji Bei’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving more keeps people spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the streets were lively, and Old Madam Ji Bei always remained within the mansion, except for worshipping Buddha, seldom going out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going out for a change wasn’t a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was rare for a lady of Old Madam Ji Bei’s status to leisurely wander the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Young Master Su could persuade her was actually quite surprising to Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I came to the same conclusion as you, and that’s how I convinced Grandmother,\" Young Master Su released his grip and stood up, smiling with eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang walked away with a look of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Shen and the Ninth Prince approached, incredulous, \"So you didn’t get punished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su dusted the dirt off his brocade robe and glanced at them both, \"Were you hoping I’d get punished?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were concerned about you!\" The Ninth Prince retorted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having avoided a beating, Young Master Su felt happy yet pensive, \"My father’s thoughts are hard to predict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why bother guessing your father’s thoughts?\" the Ninth Prince asked incredulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Military Book says, knowing oneself and the enemy ensures a hundred battles without loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go brag to my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just escaped a spanking, he was already looking for trouble again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he not get a good night’s sleep unless he takes a beating today?\u003C\u002Fp>",1403,"2026-06-06T02:20:07.069Z",1,"novelbin.me","005edaefd00b88f8c34da3b48e88a9b6a15796a55f896d3a3a4151fc575913b2","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-847","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-845",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]