Just as Qiuxia was about to collapse, Jiang Segu let Qiaohe take the food box.

As if she had escaped a disaster, Qiu Xia breathed a sigh of relief and said to Jiang Segu Fuli, "The old lady is waiting for my reply, so I will take my leave now!"

Before Jiang Segu could speak, Qiu Xia hurriedly got up to leave.

Jiang Segu coughed lightly, causing Qiu Xia's body to stiffen and tremble slightly. She wanted to grit her teeth and walk forward, but Jiang Segu's voice came from behind her.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave, Sister Qiuxia? I still have some questions for you!"

Qiu Xia, who was already terrified, became even more panicked after hearing what Jiang Segu said.

She turned around, forcing a smile, "What do you want to ask me, young lady?"

"It's nothing, I'm just curious, in this Marquis's mansion, besides listening to my grandmother, who else does Sister Qiuxia listen to?"

Qiu Xia trembled, "This servant is a maid in the Marquis's mansion, so naturally I must obey my masters' orders!"

Jiang Segu snorted coldly, "If Grandmother heard you say that, she would definitely punish you! You are her first-class maid, and Grandmother has always treated you well, but you said such hurtful things. You are really going to break Grandmother's heart!"

Qiu Xia was so frightened that she knelt on the ground. "Miss, I am stupid and clumsy with words. Please don't make things difficult for me!"

Jiang Segu didn't say anything more, but instead ordered Qiaohe to open the food box and serve her a meal.

Hearing the sounds of bowls, chopsticks, and porcelain plates clattering deliberately made by Jiang Segu, Qiu Xia's heart was in turmoil!

It's all her own stupidity that she insisted on taking this job. Now look what happened, she didn't get to see the excitement, and instead got herself into trouble!

Jiang Segu kept a close eye on Qiu Xia out of the corner of his eye. Seeing the annoyance in her eyes, he put down his chopsticks and asked, "I heard there's someone in Grandmother's courtyard who looks a lot like Zilan, who serves Auntie. I wonder who it is?"

Qiu Xia looked at Jiang Segu blankly, "Who are you talking about, young lady? How come I don't know!"

"I don't know! I must have misheard you. You should go back now!"

So you just let her go back?

Qiuxia was somewhat incredulous.

She scrambled to her feet, her hands and feet weak, and before leaving, she made sure to give Jiang Segu a gift. Then she staggered away.

No sooner had she left than Qiaohe chased after her.

Aunt Lan lifted the curtain and came out from the west room. Seeing Jiang Segu pick up her chopsticks again, she sighed inwardly: This girl still doesn't dare to doubt her grandmother!

"Does Aunt Lan have something to say?"

The coldness in his attitude was a stark contrast to his previous warmth.

Aunt Lan knew that Jiang Segu harbored resentment towards her, so she didn't bother to be friendly. Standing there, she said to Jiang Segu, "I see that Miss Jiang is quite capable, so I'm afraid I'm not needed here. Therefore, I would like to take my leave of Miss Jiang!"

Jiang Segu paused with his chopsticks, then said, "Please, Aunt Lan, go ahead!"

Aunt Lan has been sought after in the palace for many years and is a confidante of the favored concubine. She is proud and arrogant. Hearing Jiang Segu say this, she naturally wanted to leave in a huff.

But as she turned around, she met Li Changshan's pleading gaze. Aunt Lan stood there and said coldly, "Considering that Miss Jiang Liu once greeted me at the palace gate, I will kindly remind Miss Jiang Liu of two things."

Although Madam Lin was guilty, she has already taken her own life. You should at least inform Miss Jiang of her death, lest you sisters have a falling out over a servant.

Even the most innocent and naive woman will change once she enters a cannibalistic place like the palace!

If Miss Jiang were to think back to what happened today, I wonder what thoughts she might have!

"Since Miss Jiang Liu already suspects that Madam Lin has accomplices, she should think more about whether killing Grandma Jiang San is their ultimate goal. If not, what will they do next? Will they target someone else?"

Jiang Segu's hand gripping the chopsticks tightened suddenly, and two words popped into his mind: Brother!

"Winter is here!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Go to the front yard and follow my brother. Remember, you must stay with him every step of the way!"

"I'll go right away!"

After Wen Dong left, Jiang Segu also put down her chopsticks. She already had little appetite, and now she had even less!

She calmed herself down by taking a deep breath, got up from the chair, walked to Aunt Lan, and gave her an apologetic bow.

"I hope that Aunt will forgive my rudeness just now, considering that I lost both my parents overnight! Ah Zi, I apologize to Aunt!"

Seeing this, Li Changshan stepped forward to smooth things over, "Your Aunt Lan isn't angry, she just can't stand being hungry, and when she's hungry, she inevitably loses her patience! Right!"

Aunt Lan glared fiercely at Li Changshan.

What nonsense is this old geezer spouting!

Li Changshan reassured her with his eyes, indicating that she could talk about it at home, and that the Jiang family's affairs were more important right now.

"Qiaolian, go to the main kitchen and get some food to entertain Aunt Lan and Doctor Li. They are guests, after all, so don't neglect them!"

"yes!"

"Come on, let's all sit down, eat and talk about what to do next!"

Aunt Lan said irritably, "What can we do! Someone can cover up everything and protect their accomplices, what can we do!"

Jiang Segu's heart stirred, but he remained silent.

Seeing this, Aunt Lan became even more frustrated.

I don't know if this girl is too caught up in the situation to think clearly, or if she's simply afraid to think too deeply about it.

Just as he was about to speak frankly, Li Changshan stopped him with a look.

Aunt Lan stared at Li Changshan without saying another word.

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Segu went to his dormitory to observe mourning.

Li Changshan then smiled and said, "She's just a young girl, and she's just lost her parents. It's not a bad thing to take things slowly!"

Furthermore, the truth may not be as we suspect. If it isn't, how will you face Miss Jiang Liu in the future if you reveal it now!

Aunt Lan glanced at Li Changshan and sneered, "You're just fooling yourself! Don't think I don't know this was General Gu's idea!"

"Nothing can be hidden from Aunt Lan!"

"Stop flattering me. When did he become suspicious?"

"I really don't know. Just now when you left, you told me that there were some things that Miss Jiang would discover on her own! And when I thought about what you often say to me, I guessed that General Gu might know something!"

"He's quite clever!"

"Even the most clever person isn't as smart as our Aunt Lan. She knew it from the very beginning..."

What followed was drowned out by the sound of gongs and drums coming from outside.

"Alas, it's truly a case of some rejoicing while others grieve!"

"I'm afraid it's not just Marquis Changping and his useless heir who are happy!"

Aunt Lan's words were sarcastic: "It's just a pity for Miss Jiang, who has to go to such a cannibalistic place at such a young age."

Jiang Chuhui listened to Xiurong's report without any change in expression. "The dead cannot be brought back to life. Please accept my condolences, Sixth Sister!"