Chapter 381
~ SHEN BINGHUAI REQUIRED ~
Mu Yunyao understood the Second Madam’s feelings. After all, Su You had been sick for such a long time, and she had finally recovered her health now. In addition, she had taken over the responsibility of being the housekeeper, so she was in high spirits. If she isn’t, people will inevitably see some hints. The Old Madam has lived in the Su family for many years and has a clear grasp of the whole house. If it was as Second Madam had guessed earlier, and if she was really the one who hurt Su You secretly, then she would definitely have discovered it at the very first moment.
“Since Grandmother has decided that I and Su You’s coming of age ceremony will be held together, we might as well do it according to her arrangement. There is still more than half a month to make good preparations. It should be in time.”
“Yunyao, tell me. Do you think it is her … … who want to do something to You’er at coming of age ceremony, and then blame it on you?” When she thought of this possibility, Second Madam felt a chill run down her spine. Just thinking of this possibility made her heart feel as if it was about to split apart.
Mu Yunyao’s eyes sank. Su You had most likely died around her birthday in her previous life due to severe illness. However, since Su You’s death, the Meng family and the Su family’s relationship had become closer and closer. The Meng family has also been a great help on the Third Prince’s side. Thinking about it now, it might even be true that the Old Madame did something to Su You and used Su You’s death to completely tied up the Meng family.
However, since she had returned to the Su family residence, she had dealt a few blows to the Meng family. So right now, the Meng family should be thinking about how to stabilize their position in the Imperial Court and redeem their image in the Emperor’s heart. Since they didn’t have time to pay attention to her little coming of age ceremony, and then it was the Old Madame who might use Su You to frame her.
“We have not come to a conclusion yet, Second Aunt. Don’t be anxious first. It could be that we are overthinking things.”
The Second Madam shook her head. “It is better to believe it than not. It is always right to be on guard and take precautions. If something happens, I will regret it.”
“Then I will carefully help Elder Sister Su You recuperate her body during this period of time. Second Aunt, you should be more concerned about the things that should be prepared in the ceremony. If everything really turns out as Second Aunt guessed, then we might as well make do something about it.”
“Yunyao, what do you want to do? As long as you don’t let Su You be in danger, I’ll definitely cooperate with you!”
“I still need to think about it carefully. When the time comes, I’ll discuss it in detail with Second Aunt.”
“Alright.”
Su You had already chosen some of the leather and walked over, “Little Sister Yunyao, this time you’ve suffered a loss. I’ve picked a few!”
“It doesn’t matter. Since Second Aunt has the authority of the household, she can help me out in the future.”
Su You stuck out her tongue, looking playful and cute. “I knew you were the smartest.”
The Second Madam’s smile was somewhat forced and only returned to normal after a long while.
After sending off the Second Madam, Su Qing couldn’t help but worriedly ask, “Yao’er, as the saying goes, a tiger doesn’t devour its children. Could it be that the Old Madam will really kill Su You?”
Mu Yunyao shook her head, “I’m not sure either. We’re also connected to the Old Madam by blood. But isn’t she aslo doesn’t have a shred of mercy towards us?”
Su Qing sighed, “That’s true. In the eyes of the Su family, there has never been any kinship.”
It was noon. Just as Mu Yunyao wanted to take a rest, she heard waves of noise coming from outside. She couldn’t help but frown and stand up, “Jin Lan, what’s going on outside?”
Jin Lan walked in quickly with a trace of excitement on her face. “Miss, Lord Shen, from Shuntian Manor has arrived. He said that he has something to ask the Eldest Madam.”
Yue Wang had told her beforehand that the fact that Eldest Madam had bought a hooligan in the Capital was to cause trouble for her. He also told her that it would soon be revealed. Who knew that right after returning to the Capital, Lord Shen would come to the residence.
Mu Yunyao stood up and put on her clothes. “This matter has something to do with me. Let’s go and take a look at the liveliness.”
When Mu Yunyao arrived at the East Courtyard, the Eldest Madam, who had heard the news, hurried over. When she saw Mu Yunyao, her expression immediately turned unfriendly. “What are you doing here?”
“Greetings, Eldest Aunt. When I heard that Lord Shen had come, I came to inquire about the progress of the investigation on the death of Old Mama Liu and Old Mama Wang. After all, I had had my people beat them up ten times back then, and I always felt uneasy.”
The Eldest Madam’s smile was not her usual smile as she coldly glanced at Mu Yunyao before went straight into the main hall.
Shen Binghuai required in an expressly direct tone, “I take the liberty to come to the residence to disturb you today because I have something that I would like to ask you, Madam Meng.”
“Please speak, Lord Shen. I will definitely speak without reserve.”
“Alright, Do Madam Meng know a servant named Xun Wu?”
Yes, he’s a servant of the East Courtyard. A while ago, I sent him out to check on the grain harvest. It is quite strange to say. However, it’s been quite a while, and I haven’t heard back from him. Because it’s been quite a hectic time in the house, so I haven’t bothered to ask.”
Shen Binghuai sized up the Eldest Madam’s expression, “According to my investigation, Xun Wu is dead.”
The Eldest Madam’s eyes slightly widened, her expression extremely shocked. “Dead? How is that possible? Has Lord Shen investigated the cause of his death? A perfectly good person has disappeared just like that. We must investigate it thoroughly.”
“The cause of death is under investigation, and it will take some time. However, Xun Wu has a brother named Xun San. He has told me a few things, which are related to Madam Meng.”
The Eldest Madam frowned, “It has something to do with me? I don’t even know anything about Xun San. Wwhat does it have to do with me?”
“According to Xun San’s confession, Xun Wu was not sent out by Madam to investigate the harvest. But Instead, he had spend two taels of silver to buy some hooligans to abduct and persecute Miss Mu on her way to Baohua Temple.”
The Eldest Madam quickly shook her head. “How is that possible? Although Yunyao misunderstood me, I still treat her as my own niece.”
Mu Yunyao sneered in her heart. The Eldest Madam had even thoughts of tearing her life apart, and yet she’s still kissing her niece. Shouldn’t she be afraid of being laughed at by others when she said it?
Shen Binghuai frowned, apparently remembering where the Eldest Madam asked the guards to kill Mu Yunyao. If he hadn’t come in time, maybe something would have happened to Su Qing and Mu Yunyao. The Eldest Madam’s words could not be trusted, but now there was no conclusive evidence, and it was just a routine inquiry. Even if he did not believe it, he couldn’t question her either.
“Does that mean Madam Meng doesn’t know what Xun Wu is doing?”
“Lord Shen, although I said that Xun Wu was a servant of the residence, but he took the matching cards and went out. As for what exactly he did, I don’t know. I cannot send people to keep an eye on him at all times. After all, he is still a living person. I can only say that I sent him out to check the harvest. Furthermore, I heard what Lord Shen said just now that Xun Wu had bought a few hooligans to find trouble with Yunyao on the way. However, when Yun Yao went to Baohua Temple, the journey was smooth and without any problems? Is there some of misunderstanding? ”
Shen Binghuai nodded his head, “I understand. I will go back and thoroughly investigate the case. Thank you for your help today, Madam Meng.”
“Lord Shen is too courteous.”