After settling the weaving business, Mrs. Yuan went to find Su Yao, and the two of them went to the Ji family together.
Compared to the glory of the past few days, the Ji family has been deserted these days. Originally, Ji Yunting got the job of transporting grain and grass, which was a good job. Everyone knew that he would have a bright future. But now it is different. Transporting grain and grass is a big deal. What is the reason why most grain transport officers died? ----- Because there was a problem with the grain transport, and it was not timely, causing the army to have no food.
Now Ji Yunting has made such a mistake.
If the imperial army is defeated, the responsibility this time will most likely be attributed to Ji Yunting's poor transportation, and the Ji family will be in trouble.
Therefore, the Ji family is now in imminent danger, and even Ji Yunting’s injuries are just a small matter compared to them.
Mrs. Ji had been restless these days and was resting on the beauty couch. When she heard that a guest had arrived, she waved her hand in annoyance and said, "If it's not important, just go back and say I'm not feeling well."
She has been exhausted both physically and mentally from having to deal with all the ladies who come to inquire about the news and watch the fun recently.
This time, the people below did not dare to leave. They looked at her cautiously and reminded her softly, "Madam, it's not someone else, it's the Princess of Changning County and Madam Yuan who are here."
When Mrs. Ji heard that it was Su Yao who came, she was startled for a moment, and then she didn't care about Shenmu anymore. She stood up and hurried out: "Go out and take a look! She comes at this time..."
Mrs. Ji was so surprised that she almost cried.
Su Yaoken's coming at this time, no matter what the reason was, finally gave the Ji family a signal of reassurance.
She hurried out to greet them, and sure enough, she saw Su Yao and Madam Yuan talking together. She hurriedly called out "County Lady", then walked towards them and bowed hastily.
Madam Yuan could tell at a glance that she was haggard, and couldn't help but sigh: "Is Master Ji seriously injured? Why are you like this..."
Mrs. Ji smiled bitterly and said, "Don't mention it. The wound is on the chest. It's very dangerous. The doctor said that if it had moved to the left a little more, he would have died."
After all, he was the son she relied on the most. How could Mrs. Ji not feel sorry for him? When she talked about this, her eyes could not help but turn red: "This time... I don't know how he will be punished in the future."
She was really worried about her son and her family, so she looked towards Su Yao with great anticipation.
Su Yao saw that she had lost weight so quickly and looked haggard and older, so he said, "Mrs. Ji, don't worry for now. I have something to ask Young Master Ji."
Mrs. Ji was now at a loss. No matter how capable she was, she could only worry about such things. When she heard Su Yao say this, she just nodded in panic: "Okay, I'll take you there."
Ji Yunting's injuries were indeed very serious. It had been nearly twenty days since he was injured, and he still couldn't get out of bed. His chest was wrapped in thick bandages. When he saw Su Yao, he greeted him with a pale face.
There was no way to avoid it now. He was wearing a coat and it was not convenient for him to move. Su Yao nodded and told him not to move. He sat on the chair by the window and asked softly, "Who knew about your transport of military rations this time?"
Ji Yunting had guessed that Su Yaolai was asking about the military rations. He shook his head and said in a low voice, "The route and time of the military rations are all decided by the higher-ups. After that, I acted according to the plan. The people around me are all reliable. If it weren't for them protecting me, I would be a corpse now."
In other words, Ji Yunting did not admit that the news leaked from him.
Since the information will not be leaked below, the only thing left to do is to make a plan.
Su Yao tapped his fingers on the table and told Ji Yunting what happened to the Qiu family this time.
Hearing that the Qiu family was actually Mu Tong's traitor, he was a little surprised, but then he figured out the cause and effect of the matter and asked immediately: "Do you think that what happened to me this time was also caused by the traitor leaking the information?"
However, such matters are extremely confidential, and his subordinates are all the most trusted ones of the Ji family. Their lives and property are all tied to the Ji family, so there is no way they would make any mistakes.
That is...
Ji Yunting lowered his voice and said, "County Lady, has the Qiu family ever interfered with my affairs regarding military rations?"
Su Yao shook his head. "I have interrogated them. They basically admitted all the charges, including the old man of the Qiu family. He also admitted that they were responsible for spreading rumors and creating panic in the city, but they knew nothing about the military rations. Moreover, they have already told the story of Miss Mu San. Since they have even said this, if the military rations issue is really related to them, then they should have nothing to worry about."
For the Qiu family, this is actually a better and more excellent opportunity, giving them another chance to make meritorious service.
Since they haven't admitted it, it really has nothing to do with them.
That is to say... Ji Yunting narrowed his eyes: "County Lord, now the military rations are being raised again, so..."
If there is another mistake, the army will not be able to hold on.
Su Yao hummed, having expected this: "I've already guessed it, food..."
But who is it
Ji Yunting was very anxious.
Su Yao was calmer, "There's no need to be so anxious. Most of the news coming in now is fake. Now that the Qiu family has been purged and many minor officials have been investigated, they have all fallen and been replaced by new people. The real news should be transmitted back soon. In addition, the panic they created was just one of them. If I'm not mistaken, they will definitely use the natives' affairs to make a fuss. Prince Consort Tang has already investigated and will tell me when he finds any news. There may be progress on his side."
After all, they are all in the military.
Ji Yunting nodded. Just as he said, so it happened. They had just said a few words when someone came to ask Su Yao to go back, saying that Prince Consort Tang had gone to the Governor's Mansion to see her.
Hearing that it was Prince Consort Tang who invited him, even a calm person like Ji Yunting became a little anxious, and hurriedly urged Su Yao: "Don't worry, County Lady, business is more important."
Su Yao had no intention of delaying. She nodded at Ji Yunting and quickly returned to the Governor's Mansion with Madam Yuan.
Prince Consort Tang had been waiting for a while. When he saw Su Yao coming back, he didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "County Lady, there was almost a mutiny in the army last night. Now all the troublemakers have been subdued by me, and the ones who made the most trouble have been detained."
As expected, there were also some tricks in the military.
Su Yao asked without surprise: "They are all Mu Tong's people, right? How did they contact Mu Tong? Who helped them to pass the message?"