Madam Wang's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Wu Lihong, thinking she must have misheard. She grabbed his sleeve and harshly said, "What did you say? Say it again! Haohao secretly mined silver?"
Wu Lihong replied, "Just as you said, the Emperor has already ordered a thorough investigation!"
He almost fainted in the court when he heard the Sixth Prince's accusation, while his brother-in-law collapsed immediately.
"This is impossible. How could Haohao do something so foolish? Where would he even find a silver mine to mine secretly!" Madam Wang screamed.
Wu Lihong retorted, "Ever since Yanyan was conferred the title of imperial concubine, the Marquis Yongan's Mansion has been bustling with people offering money to connect with them. Didn't you know? Haohao even brought in two noble young ladies into the house, and I warned you that trouble would arise. This silver mine must be something someone gifted to curry favor with him!"
