Chapter 475 Yesterday's Cause, Today's Effect

Feeling heartbroken, as if all hope had been shattered, Lin Yuesha sighed deeply and decided to change her clothes and leave.

She needs to think carefully about seeking help from adults for medical treatment; she can't always just assume things and blindly follow others.

"Your Highness, Qiu Yue from the Qiu Yue Opera Troupe has a truly wonderful voice. She brought Yue Niang to life. What is Madam Yu up to with such a wonderful performance?"

Xu Da was not surprised to see that the Prince of Luo was not surprised. He guessed that the prince knew some inside information, so he hurriedly inquired about it.

Lin Yuesha also wanted to know where the problem lay, despite everyone's hard work in rehearsing.

"When this little girl was carried up, Old Madam Yu's expression immediately changed."

The Prince of Luo pointed at Lin Yuesha, then stroked his chin and said, "I do know some of the secrets behind this."

Lin Yuesha stood there shamelessly, showing great concern for her family.

"Your Highness, please stop keeping us in suspense. The little girl is from an opera troupe; it's no big deal if she knows."

Xu Da immediately treated Lin Yuesha as one of his own, listening to gossip with her. The affairs of the inner quarters were not secrets of the court, so there was no need to hide them; they were inseparable from love and romance anyway.

"When Madam Yu's husband died, she went back to her parents' home for a period of time."

After considering for a moment, the Prince of Luo said, "Old Madam Yu has a younger sister who is engaged and preparing to get married, but before the wedding, she caused a scandal."

Back then, Madam Yu was still young. For some reason, she and her brother-in-law fell in love. They made a vow to be each other's ideal love, promising that even if they couldn't be together all the time, just seeing each other from afar would be enough.

However, being young and impetuous, he had an affair with the old lady and her brother-in-law, which was witnessed by her sister.

So, her sister, enraged to the point of vomiting blood, couldn't swallow her anger and hanged herself.

When Madam Yu's family learned that this was a family scandal, they had no choice but to suppress it forcefully. The maids and servants who learned the truth were either beaten to death or sold off, resulting in a major reshuffle in the inner quarters.

Although it was supposed to be kept secret, Madam Yu's mother refused to forgive her and was determined not to let her return to her parents' home. Hearing the rumors, the high-ranking families in the capital looked down on Madam Yu, this widow, and she could only rely on throwing tantrums to make a living and raise her son.

As for whose son this is, it's too early to say.

"At that time, Lord Yu was the son of a father, so..."

The Prince of Luo didn't explain it clearly, but Xu Da suddenly realized that this play was somewhat similar to the experiences of Old Madam Yu. Yue Niang became a shared wife, and although Old Madam Yu was not a shared wife, she had an affair with her brother-in-law and drove her sister to her death, which was also quite shameful.

"There's something fishy about the Yu family. The deceased first wife of Master Yu was the daughter of Old Madam Yu's lover who had taken another wife."

Therefore, even though the woman was ugly, Madam Yu still insisted on making Lord Yu marry the ugly wife.

"Your Highness, I don't quite understand. What if Lord Yu is the son of an adulterer? Wouldn't that make them half-siblings..."

Xu Da's two fingers touching each other speak volumes.

The Prince of Luo nodded, that was exactly what he meant. There were people in the capital who knew about this, but they just wouldn't spread it around.

Lord Yu's medical skills are outstanding, and people with any standing in the family are unwilling to offend him, for fear that they might need Lord Yu's help when they are seriously ill.

The two men gossiped as if no one else was around, and Lin Yuesha ate until she was stuffed, never expecting there to be such a secret behind it.

"Your Highness, Lord Xu, to be honest, I am not a member of the Qiuyue Opera Troupe."

Lin Yuesha gave up on trying to win over Old Madam Yu and Lord Yu. After hearing the secret, she immediately realized that she couldn't handle Old Madam Yu.

"Then why did you infiltrate the Yu family? What is your purpose?"

Luo Wang looked at Lin Yuesha and questioned her in the same tone he used when dealing with a prisoner.

"Your Highness, I am so pitiful. My father is seriously ill. I finally managed to get in touch with Lord Yan of the Imperial Hospital, but Lord Yan said that only Lord Yu can cure my father's illness."

Lin Yuesha didn't hide anything and recounted her tortuous journey. She had finally managed to infiltrate the Yu family, but unexpectedly, she encountered such a distressing situation.

Madam Yu's evil deeds must have offended someone, and that person couldn't stand it, so they went to Cangzhou to invite the Qiuyue Opera Troupe to perform, just to provoke Madam Yu at the birthday banquet.

Yesterday's cause, today's effect. Lin Yuesha wanted to give the planner a thumbs up; revenge is truly satisfying.

However, she was unjustly implicated. Her request was not fulfilled.

"Speak, do you need my help?"

Luo Wang coldly sized up Lin Yuesha. This little girl immediately adopted a different attitude towards those who were of use to her, and her smile was nothing short of obsequious.

"Your Highness, considering my deep filial piety towards my father, could you please act as a mediator and put in a good word for me?"

Of course, as long as the payment is reasonable, Lin Yuesha will not renege on her promise and will ensure that she does not put the Prince of Luo in a difficult position.

I heard that it costs a thousand taels of silver to see the imperial physician, but Lin Yuesha can pay five thousand taels for the consultation. She can buy anything in the courtyard first, but saving lives is the most important thing.

"I didn't realize you were so resourceful."

After pondering for a moment, the Prince of Luo glanced at Xu Da.

"Madam Yu was feeling unwell just now, so I must go and inquire after her. Go and wash up, and keep me company."

The timing isn't ideal, but the Prince of Luo's true intentions lie elsewhere.

"Your Highness, I will send Qiuyue Troupe out of the manor."

Prince Luo wanted to take Lin Yuesha with him, so Qingxing couldn't go. After helping her young mistress wash up, Qingxing gave Lin Yuesha a dagger.

"Qingxing, don't worry, I have news for you."

Lin Yuesha always carried a dagger for self-defense and never left it behind.

"Okay, miss, please be careful."

Prince Luo is upright and honest, so Qingxing is relatively at ease. She instructed Lin Yuesha, "The other party is a prince, a legitimate member of the royal family. You can't be presumptuous just because Prince Luo is easygoing. It would be best if this matter could be accomplished. If not, we'll think of another way."

“I understand, Qingxing. There will be a curfew in the inner city of the capital later. You will go back with Lord Xu.”

At night, the Five City Garrison Command patrols the capital, and Xu Da's men will safely deliver Qingxing back.

After the master and servant parted ways, Prince Luo led Lin Yuesha through the side gate and climbed over the wall into the inner courtyard.

"Your Highness, weren't you taking me to pay my respects to Madam Yu? Why are we climbing over the wall?"

The inner and outer courtyards of the Yu family's residence were separated by a large garden. Although Lord Yu's official rank was not high, his courtyard was larger than that of a third-rank official.

The wall between the back garden and the inner courtyard was at least two people high, with barbed wire hanging on it. Lin Yuesha certainly couldn't climb it with her skills.

"Little girl, I can't leave this favor unpaid. If you help me, I promise I'll have Lord Yu come to your door to examine your father. What do you say?"

Xiao Chengyu stopped and looked at Lin Yuesha very seriously.

A gentleman's word is as good as gold, and as a member of the royal family of the Great Qi, he would never break his promise.