Marquis Anping was even more puzzled.

Master Su is not the kind of person who would die so easily. Would he go and get involved with an old woman?

He's the kind of person who wouldn't even glance at a woman who isn't beautiful. Has he changed his ways and fallen for a wealthy old lady?

The person who returned to report said, "That house is indeed very nice. It's a detached house with its own courtyard, spacious, and decorated in a way that clearly indicates it's not an ordinary family's home. It's very obvious when compared to the ordinary houses next door. I heard from the people nearby that only that old woman lived there. Later, she bought servants to serve her. The old woman has no relatives and rarely interacts with the people around her."

Marquis Anping nodded slightly, "So he lives a solitary life!"

That's even more puzzling. Why would Second Master Su be so eager to help an old woman find medicine when they have no relatives or friends with her?

Don't they have servants?

Why would a stranger like him go to such lengths?

I have a feeling that something big is hidden here!

Therefore, Marquis Anping ordered people to investigate the old woman's background thoroughly.

Upon learning that Marquis Anping was investigating the matter of Second Master Su, Su Nanxi provided some clues.

Some things have been hidden for too long, and it takes a lot of time and effort to find them. If she hadn't discovered them by accident, she probably wouldn't have known them or been able to investigate further!

Since she already has some clues, and the Marquis of Anping is investigating the same thing, why not let things slide, shorten the time, and not waste too much energy on these matters?

Fearing that Marquis Anping might find it hard to accept the truth and become furious, and might do something rash in a fit of anger, Su Nanxi went to see Marquis Anping that night.

Marquis Anping was very pleased. Upon seeing Su Nanxi arrive, he immediately greeted her as if they were old friends and invited her to sit down together, where they chatted and enjoyed tea.

He always believed that his tea skills were superb and that he brewed the best tea. He would always invite his close friends and family to have a few cups with him, regardless of whether they liked the tea or not.

Su Nanxi had been invited to drink it a few times before, but he had only tried it once. The taste was simply... well, only Marquis Anping himself thought it was delicious!

That's true, you always feel that what you make yourself is good!

Su Nanxi had drunk quite a few flower teas, including some expensive ones. She was a bit picky and thought that Anping Hou's tea, being quite expensive, would be easy to drink. However, she had overestimated it!

So, when faced with Marquis Anping's invitation again, Su Nanxi's lips twitched involuntarily. She really wanted to say, "Father, please let me go. That tea isn't meant to be wasted like this. It's not even as good as the flower tea I just grabbed myself!"

But not wanting to offend Marquis Anping, she sat down anyway.

He was holding a teacup in his hand, but he hadn't put it to his lips to drink.

"Is Father investigating Second Uncle's affairs?"

Without wasting any words, Su Nanxi went straight to the question.

Time was limited, and this was her only purpose in coming.

Marquis Anping paused, thinking to himself, "My daughter is really something, she actually knew what I was doing!"

"Yes! Is Xixi investigating too? I've just started investigating and haven't made any progress yet. If you're investigating, I really can't give you any clues!"

Marquis Anping thought that Su Nanxi was investigating, and he hadn't found anything yet. He felt a little annoyed. If only he had investigated earlier, he would have something to say now that Xixi had come to ask!

Xixi usually comes for a reason; if there's nothing else, she'll leave quickly!

He wanted to keep his daughter a little longer, but he couldn't give her the answer she wanted, so he was both anxious and regretful!

Upon seeing Anping Hou's expression, Su Nanxi guessed what he was thinking. She gently shook her head, "I didn't investigate my second uncle's affairs!"

Because she has already finished her investigation!

Marquis Anping was a little confused. "What does Xixi want to ask? Just ask. As long as your father knows, he will definitely tell you!"

Su Nanxi chuckled, "What if I ask Father about the secrets of the imperial court? Will Father tell me too?"

The smile on Marquis Anping's face instantly froze, a little embarrassed and ashamed. If it concerned a top state secret, then of course he couldn't say it!

well!

That's outrageous!

This girl is really something, she's too serious. Isn't she just making things difficult for him?

Su Nanxi was deliberately making things difficult for Marquis Anping, telling him to be more careful with his words and not to make boastful promises without thinking, as it would be difficult to clean up the mess later!

If you encounter someone who doesn't take things too seriously, you can always turn the tables. But if you encounter someone who does take things too seriously, then you're in big trouble!

"Father, I was just joking! I'm not taking it seriously. But Father, you should be careful. What would happen if I did take it seriously?"

Marquis Anping instantly understood, his expression turning serious. "It's Father's fault! Father got carried away and didn't speak carefully! It's all thanks to my Xixi for being so cautious!"

Seeing that Marquis Anping understood, Su Nanxi didn't say anything more. "Father is joking. Father just forgot for a moment! I just remembered, it was just a coincidence!"

Marquis Anping smiled broadly; whatever his Xixi said went!

"Oh right! What does Xixi want to ask? Is it about your second uncle? To be honest, I don't know much about him. I don't care what he does, he's always out having fun. I only started investigating him recently because I've become suspicious of him. He's sick and probably won't be cured anytime soon, so things will calm down a bit. But lately he's been getting very close to an old woman, which has made me suspicious, so I started investigating him again."

Marquis Anping immediately revealed everything he knew, assuming that Su Nanxi simply wanted to know about Second Master Su.

Su Nanxi was well aware of these matters. "If Father continues to investigate and discovers something terrible, what will happen? For example, what if that old woman is Second Uncle's close relative? Will Father be furious?"

Marquis Anping wasn't stupid. From the moment Su Nanxi suddenly came to see him and sat down to ask about Second Master Su, coupled with Su Nanxi's expression at the moment, he could roughly guess what might have happened!

Aren't close relatives just the people you're closest to?

Parents, siblings, and children are all included, but the old woman can only be considered an elder. Excluding her, only parents are left!

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into Marquis Anping's mind: that old woman was Su Erye's biological mother!

But didn't Master Su's mother die?

He used all his strength to send Second Master Su to the Marquis of Anping's mansion so that his father would recognize him, and then he died of exhaustion!

Otherwise, Second Master Su wouldn't have had such a smooth journey!

But no one bothered to verify its authenticity; only Master Su returned home by himself.

Therefore, it's clear that Second Master Su was aware of the whole affair!

Good heavens!

If that old woman really is Master Su's biological mother, then the mother and son are quite formidable!

They actually deceived the Marquis of Anping's mansion for over twenty years!

That's a really clever scheme; they're making a fool of everyone!

Then Second Master Su's identity becomes even more suspicious!

"Father, no matter what you find out, promise me you'll stay calm and not expose anything, okay?"

"good!"