Hearing the straightforward words of the Old Madam Ji, the wife of the Duke of Zhen did not engage in pleasantries either and directly stated her purpose.
"Old Madam Ji! To speak of it, our Duke's Mansion and the Ji Mansion aren't really outsiders. I came today to beg the Seventh Young Master to show mercy!"
The Old Madam Ji understood instantly upon hearing this. Indeed, her seventh son was right; this was a plea concerning Xiao Ning'Er's matter.
"I understand the plea of the wife of the Duke of Zhen. However, regarding Miss Xiao Ning'Er, I must speak bluntly. This matter is too involved.
My son is responsible for investigating the Emperor's poisoning case, and all his actions are carried out under orders. He doesn't have the authority to release Miss Xiao Ning'Er!"
The Old Madam Ji spoke frankly to the wife of the Duke of Zhen without any equivocating.
