Chapter 63 He will commit suicide tonight to atone for his sins.

Jiang Yu asked when the matter of the switch between the legitimate and illegitimate children would be exposed. The Duke of Chu sighed again and said, "After Steward Hu finishes his investigation, inform your family. You should try to persuade your mother."

"I know." Jiang Yu was also very worried about Lu Yifang, fearing that she wouldn't be able to accept the truth. As for Jiang Jiamu and Wu Zhengyan, she wasn't too worried, since their lives would be better in the future.

Of course, there's an even more important reason. Comparatively, Jiang Yu's feelings for Lu Yifang are deeper, so she naturally cares more about the person she has a deeper connection with. This is the way people's hearts are; no one can escape it.

After talking with the Duke of Chu for a while, Jiang Yu went to Lu Yifang's place to talk with her. Lu Yifang was still somewhat worried about Jiang Chengye and Jiang Jiarong, but of course she was more concerned about Jiang Jiarong.

“I’ve noticed that your sister-in-law has been quite agitated these past few days. She even made a trip to the Marquis of Jiangling’s residence. She must be worried about your brother,” Lu Yifang said to Jiang Yu. “Perhaps someone from the Marquis of Jiangling’s residence will be arriving soon. I wonder what your grandfather is thinking.”

Jiang Yu sat down beside her and said, "Father and my elder brother have committed a terrible crime this time. If Grandfather doesn't take drastic measures, the entire clan might suffer as a result."

“I know.” Lu Yifang wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said, “I don’t know how your older brother became like this. He was never very close to me when he was little, and he always followed your father around…”

She started reminiscing about Jiang Jiarong's childhood, which made Jiang Yu feel a bit choked up. It was clear that Lu Yifang had deep feelings for Jiang Jiarong, after all, she had raised him like her own son for so many years.

However, Jiang Yu still didn't say anything about the baby swap; she couldn't bear to do it.

The mother and daughter had dinner together before Jiang Yu returned to her own courtyard. Just as she reached the gate, she saw Steward Hu standing there, presumably waiting for her.

"Come in and let's talk." Jiang Yu stepped inside.

Steward Hu followed cautiously behind. He guessed that even if this young lady wasn't the head of the Chu State Duke's mansion in the future, she would be close. Therefore, he had to be careful in carrying out any tasks assigned by the young lady.

He made his plans in his mind and went to the study. He saw the young lady sitting behind the desk, her face pale, yet she exuded the air of a superior. He glanced at her and quickly lowered his head.

Then the young lady asked, "How is the interrogation going?"

"Old Granny Li, who serves Aunt Zhao, knows the inside story. A few lashes and she confessed everything." Steward Hu carefully recounted Old Granny Li's confession.

Jiang Yu breathed a silent sigh of relief after hearing this. With this old woman as a witness, it would be easier to explain to the Marquis of Anyuan's residence and the Marquis of Jiangling's residence. Putting aside the Marquis of Anyuan's residence for now, the more the Marquis of Jiangling wanted to sever ties, the more reasonable and well-founded their interactions with them needed to be.

"The Duke asked me to tell you," Steward Hu continued, "that tomorrow he will gather all the masters in the manor together and announce that the eldest and second young masters were switched at birth."

Jiang Yu nodded, knowing that another tough battle was about to begin.

"The Duke also said..." Steward Hu looked at Jiang Yu, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The young master will commit suicide tonight to atone for his sins."

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After a long silence in the study, Jiang Yu said in a somewhat indifferent voice, "I understand."

Manager Hu glanced at Jiang Yu cautiously again, noticing her calm expression, as if she had just said something quite ordinary. He inwardly praised her, "The young lady is indeed someone who can handle important matters."

Just then, the young lady said, "You must be tired after a long day. You should go back and rest."

Manager Hu quickly said he wasn't tired at all, that it was all his duty, and then quietly slipped out. Outside, he bumped into Chunxue standing under the eaves and asked with a soft laugh, "Are you settling in well with the young lady?"

He and Granny Liao were both part of the dowry of the deceased Duchess of Chu, so they naturally had a good relationship. Chunxue was Granny Liao's niece, so she was also quite familiar with him.

Then Chunxue said with a smile, "The young lady is kind and good-tempered to us servants. I have been serving the young lady for the past few days and I have never seen her lose her temper."

Manager Hu smiled and said, "You're a lucky girl. Take good care of the young lady."

Chunxue nodded, and Steward Hu turned and left. He didn't believe Chunxue's claim that the young lady had a good temper. Could a good temper really prevent the top scholar's family from taking the imperial examinations for three generations? Could it really allow the young lady of the Qingshan Marquis's mansion to be flogged at the execution ground? Could it really allow her to personally interrogate prisoners in the dungeon?

It's just that the more capable a person is, the better they can control their temper and won't let it out easily. Of course, for those who serve as servants, as long as they are loyal and efficient, following such a master is the best option.

At least she wouldn't be punished, beaten, or even lose her life because of her master's temper. He suddenly felt that it might actually be a good idea for the eldest daughter to be in charge of the Duke's mansion in the future.

Jiang Yu, of course, was unaware of Steward Hu's inner thoughts. She sat in the study for a while longer before getting up and leaving. Chunxue was waiting outside. She said, "Prepare for a bath."

Chunxue responded with a "yes" and turned to instruct someone to prepare a bath. Jiang Yu returned to her bedroom. Xia He was organizing her things when she saw her come in and bowed. As she took out her personal belongings from the cabinet, she said, "Today, I went to deliver some things to the master and mistress. They are currently compiling the bills."

"What does it count as?" Jiang Yu asked casually.

Xia He walked up to her and said with a smile, "You've calculated the expenses for opening the shop in great detail, even including the cost of a rag."

Jiang Yu laughed, "That's incredibly fine."

Xia He secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her smile. She had been by Jiang Yu's side since she was seven or eight years old, and she knew Jiang Yu's joys and sorrows very well, even if she didn't show it.

She sensed Jiang Yu's unhappiness as soon as Jiang Yu came in. So, she told her about Cheng Yunxiu and Jiang Mingchang to cheer her up.

Jiang Yu knew Xia He's thoughts, but he wasn't upset. It was just that there were too many and too great matters concerning the Duke of Chu's mansion, and she was truly feeling quite weary.

But who can have a smooth life? Even if she is a time traveler, it's the same.