Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Chapter 376 They Said That They Died Unjustly
Chapter 382: Chapter 376 They Said That They Died Unjustly
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Yuan Hui also elaborated on the issue between the two young mistresses of the Du clan.
She chided Du Yushi for being shameless in hijacking her younger sister’s marriage.
Yuan Hui implied very subtly that Du Yushi had seduced the man, and they were caught by members of the Du clan while in bed together. The Du clan could only bite the bullet and change the initial betrothal of the Second Young Mistress to that of the First Young Mistress. Du Yushi’s initial engagement was called off.
Zhao Chuchu was amazed.
This was the downside of marrying too many women. They would have too many kids, and the education of the offspring would fall short. Such a disgraceful incident actually occurred in a noble clan!
However, Yuan Hui said that Second Miss Du was not that upset. The latter even felt fortunate that she had been rid of that man. Second Miss Du claimed that even if she insisted on getting married to him, she would not have had a happy marriage. If he treated her like this before they were married, who knows how far he would go if they were!
Zhao Chuchu was surprised by Second Miss Du’s awareness. She had believed that the latter would be wailing her heart out.
Yuan Hui mentioned that Second Miss Du also benefited from Zhao Chuchu’s fame after getting her face treated. The young maidens who disdained associating with her before began to post her letters. They wanted her help to invite Zhao Chuchu to also treat their faces. However, Second Miss Du did not agree directly. She merely said that she would try asking her.
Zhao Chuchu could read between the lines. She could imagine how proud an expression Yuan Hui must have had when she was writing this. “She is still such a child,” said Zhao Chuchu as she laughed.
Then, she wrote a letter in reply.
Compared to Yuan Hui’s eloquence, Zhao Chuchu’s letter was much more straightforward. She only wrote three pages. Once she sealed it in the case, she passed it to the driver.
Zhao Chuchu invited the drivers to stay for a meal, but they turned down her offer.
“Thank you, Mrs. Xie. We still need to return as soon as possible, so we won’t trouble you.”
“Since that is the case, then I won’t keep you here.”
“Mrs. Xie, you are too kind. So long.”
After the Yuan clan carriages left, Xie Heng passed the list of gifts to Zhao Chuchu and said, “The Yuan clan has prepared many things for us. What should we do with them?”
Zhao Chuchu glanced through the list. She separated the items that they could use now. She kept away the items that were not immediately usable and were difficult to store in her carry-on space. She left Xie Heng to take care of the rest.
Zhao Chuchu distributed the sweets and cakes to the children at their door. This made them cheer.
She brought whatever they had more of to the families that they were close to.
On her way to the Chen residence, Zhao Chuchu discovered the suspicious Zhao
Baotian.
“Zhao Baotian, what are you hiding here for?” Zhao Chuchu walked over to where he was and dragged him out of his hiding spot.
Zhao Baotian was caught off guard. Panicked, he stuttered, “You… you… what are you doing? Can’t… can’t I pass by here?”
“Pass by here? Why would you need to hide if you’re just passing by? You can’t fool me. Speak the truth. What are you planning to do?” Zhao Chuchu asked sternly.
“Zhao Chuchu, do not accuse me. I didn’t offend you in any way. Don’t you spout nonsense here.”
Zhao Baotian turned around and wanted to run away.
Zhao Chuchu grabbed him by his collar and asked, “If you’re innocent, why are you trying to run away?
“I told you that I was just passing by. Can’t I drop by to check on Changrong? He’s my nephew. God knows what you told my Second Sis. Now she doesn’t even want to go home. Zhao Chuchu, you said before that matters related to Changrong are my responsibility too. What do you have against me now?
Zhao Baotian quickly thought of an excuse to retort Zhao Chuchu.
Her lips curled up to reveal a mocking smile as she said, “I can’t bear to see you behaving suspiciously and plotting something evil.”
Zhao Baotian yelled, “Since when was I plotting something evil? I know that you hate us, but you shouldn’t accuse me of every crime under the sky.”
Zhao Chuc.hu stared at him and did not say anything.
Zhao Baotian felt uneasy and did not dare to look at her.
Zhao Chuchu pushed him away as she said in a grim tone, “I dreamt of my parents last night. They told me that they were wronged and had died unjustly. Speaking of which, this was the first time I dreamt of them after they had passed away for so long. Do you know why they suddenly appeared in my dream?
Upon hearing this, Zhao Baotian’s heart trembled. He shuddered.
“What… what nonsense are you spouting?” His voice was trembling after being scared by Zhao Chuchu. “Your parents died of illness. You must have heard some nonsense to have had such a dream. Moreover, if they were truly wronged, why didn’t they seek you sooner?
“How should I know? I am also curious about this. Do you know why they came to me in a dream?
While she talked, Zhao Chuchu looked at Zhao Baotian with a mocking smile.
Zhao Baotian already had a guilty conscience. Once she looked at him like that, he felt his heart tremble. It was as though she had seen through everything he had done.
“If you are ill, write yourself a prescription. Don’t act crazy here.”
Zhao Baotian turned around and began to walk away.
“However, my parents told me that they were murdered. Unfortunately, I woke up before they could tell me who killed them.”
Zhao Baotian tried to keep calm, but his legs shook uncontrollably as he broke out in cold sweat.
A cold light flashed in Zhao Chuchu’s eyes as she stared at him walking away with an awkward gait.
She was already certain that Zhao Baotian was one of the murderers of Zhao Baolin and his wife.
Now, she only needed to confirm whether Old Man Zhao was involved.
“Chuchu, what is the matter?”
Madam Zheng heard the commotion outside and came out to take a look. “It is nothing. I just bumped into Zhao Baotian acting suspiciously.”
Madam Zheng looked ahead and frowned slightly, “Recently, he has been wandering around our house Is he coming up with some scheme?
“Most likely so,” said Zhao Chuchu. “Where is Grandma Chen?”
“Oh, she went to the fields. She said that she wanted to get rid of the weeds. I couldn’t convince her not to go. Come in first.”
Zhao Chuchu passed the desserts to Madam Zheng and explained, “This is a gift given to me by the Yuan clan. Junjun cannot eat too many sweets, so you should take this and share it with your kids.”
“Aiya! You’re being too courteous. You did not need to bring gifts,” said
Madam Zheng as she refused. “You keep them for when Junjun can eat them.” “If I keep them any longer, they will spoil. Take them,” said Zhao Chuchu.
When she saw that Madam Zheng did not want to accept her gift, she placed them directly on the table in the main room. “I also gave some to the Chief and the others.”
“You shouldn’t be giving us things all the time. Junjun needs money for his medication, and Da Lang needs money for his studies. You should save up money for their sake,” advised Madam Zheng sincerely. “They are the priority.”
“Auntie, don’t worry about it. These can’t be exchanged for money. This is also for Junjun’s own good. He won’t be able to eat this behind our backs. Alright, you don’t need to be so polite. However, do not let Uncle Dashan eat this. He can’t consume them right now.”
“Alright then. Thanks in advance,” replied Madam Zheng, no longer refusing.
“You don’t need to cook tonight. Come join us. I was just about to make
dinner.”
Madam Zheng also did not like to take things from others for free. Whenever Zhao Chuchu gave them food, she would ask her and the Xie brothers to join them for a meal.
Although her cooking skills were no match for Xie Heng, she was already an excellent cook in Zhao Chuchu’s eyes.
“Alright,” answered Zhao Chuchu, not holding back. “I will call Da Lang and Xie Jun over later.”
“Okay,” said Madam Zheng as she walked to the kitchen smiling. She left Zhao Chuchu to her own devices.
Even though Zhao Baotian had not entered the Chen residence, Zhao Chuchu still checked the entire place for traces of poison.