[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife":3,"chapter-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2230":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife",{"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},1410392,1863,"Chapter 2230 - 2227: The Lawsuit","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2230",2230,"\u003Cp>The restaurant has been closed for a few days, losing some taels of silver was secondary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main thing is that the other party clearly wants to ruin the Chu family’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intentionally during the banquet she hosted today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident happened too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While dining, someone suddenly died on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accompanying family members accused the restaurant’s food of causing the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the shopkeeper reacted quickly, he couldn’t stop the news from spreading; with so many people in the restaurant, it became extremely lively for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the report reached Ye Muyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person involved had already been taken to the government office for an autopsy, and the restaurant had been closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper was also detained at the yamen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the Minister of Punishments doesn’t show allegiance, but outwardly, he supports the Imperial Loyalist Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Muyu knew this incident wasn’t a simple criminal case but involved political turmoil in the Imperial Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing she could do was gather all the eyewitnesses and thoroughly investigate all the items in the restaurant to avoid being framed or having evidence planted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Chu Heng returned, it was very late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Muyu had not rested yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She yawned, but when she heard footsteps in the courtyard, her spirits lifted immediately as she prepared to get down from the chaise lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng entered, saw her movements, and quickly stopped her: \"About to get down? Don’t bother, it’s getting cooler, wear more at night to avoid catching a cold. I’ll change clothes and come over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, okay.\" Ye Muyu, somewhat lazy about moving around, just sat on the chaise lounge waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lit the charcoal under the tea stove and placed the kettle on it; soon, steam came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She poured a cup of hot tea for Chu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chu Heng came over, his hair was damp, and there was moisture on his neck, not yet dried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the rush?\" Ye Muyu said with some helplessness, walked right next to him, took the cloth towel, and first wiped his neck dry before gently drying his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng sat down on the chaise lounge, leaning his back into her embrace, contentedly enjoying the care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the slight curve of his lips, Ye Muyu couldn’t help but laugh silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t point out his little thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While drying his hair, she asked, \"Is the issue resolved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Chu Heng took a sip from the teacup; beside him was a baked egg tart, he took a gentle bite, savoring the sweet, soft texture with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cause of death was food poisoning; the chef was manipulated. It was said that some spices from overseas were used—they have a nice taste, but two conflicting foods were involved.\" Chu Heng spoke calmly, not showing any signs of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Muyu paused, then said: \"Come to think of it, I almost forgot, many conflicting foods shouldn’t be cooked together. However, I have shared this knowledge with the people in the restaurant. Given this, the chef wouldn’t have unknowingly prepared a new dish with conflicting ingredients, right? Moreover, food poisoning requires a certain quantity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her clear logical analysis, Chu Heng nodded with a smile, \"Indeed, that person ordered two plates in a row and finished them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But his family only said he loved to eat that way—there’s no evidence of intent.\" Ye Muyu’s mind quickly processed this, and she responded promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\" Chu Heng squeezed her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the wet towel and replaced it with a dry one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Began wiping himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Muyu squatted slightly on the chaise lounge, watching him: \"Looks like it was long premeditated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person who provided the chef with the instructions was found, but he was also used. It’s said a child from the family leaked it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",642,"2026-06-05T23:54:43.514Z",1,"novelbin.me","23831a775f2954d83e5bd0a8f142175b9fd4c1e4c8ec45ae314bab7ab0824311","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2231","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2229",2499,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpeasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-cover.jpg"]