Chapter 162 Punishment of the First Household

Chen Yuan listened to Yun Qiao's words. She was very patient. She let Yun Qiao's words make her feel unhappy, but she still endured it.

"Mother is right. I will let my brother go to the farm in a few days."

"Yuanjie'er is really worried about the old ancestor, so she came here rashly. If she makes mother unhappy, then Yuanjie'er will not come again. Mother, please don't be angry."

She thought Yun Qiao was kind and easy to coax, so she lowered her attitude and spoke in a coquettish voice.

If Yun Qiao didn't know that she had such deep thoughts before, she would have thought she was naive and cute, and her coquettishness was the cuteness of a little girl. But now, when Yun Qiao looked at Chen Yuan again, it was as if there was a mask between them.

Those who cannot see clearly will feel that they have added a lot of annoyance.

"You are raised under my name. If you behave improperly or do things dishonestly, it will be a slap in my face. How can I not be angry? I am angry for your sake."

"It's already a mess here, old lady. You don't have to come over."

Chen Yuan timidly hummed, then continued, "Mother, I'm in the Marquis' Mansion thanks to the old ancestor's kindness. No one dares to be harsh with me when it comes to food and drink. That's why I thought of coming to ask. If I displease you, then Sister Yuan will remember this and won't dare to come next time."

Yun Qiao snorted coldly, "Who are you trying to impress by pretending to be wronged? You said that, but did I stop you from visiting the old lady? If you feel that you have grown up and become independent, and have your own opinions and don't listen to me, then I will set you free, and you can leave this mansion and never come back again."

"Mother, no, mother, that's not what I meant. How dare I disobey you?"

"Mother, I was wrong. I kneel down before you."

There was a thud, and Chen Yuan immediately knelt in front of Yun Qiao.

She wanted to use a self-torture tactic to make Yun Qiao pity her.

But Yunqiao had long seen through what a scheming person she was.

He swung his sleeves and strode forward, saying in a cold voice, "Since you want to kneel, then kneel."

It's really unlucky to be here so early in the morning.

Now, looking at Chen Yuan's behavior, there was nothing that didn't make Yun Qiao feel annoyed.

She went to the old lady's courtyard and asked some questions with concern. The old lady saw that Yun Qiao seemed to be in a bad mood and thought that she did not sleep well last night, so she asked her to go back to the princess's mansion to have a good rest.

"I'm already old, so don't worry about me. Besides, Heng'er and Yuan's mother are here."

Gu Heng had arrived a long time ago, even earlier than Yun Qiao.

But Li Yuan hasn't come yet.

The old lady didn't sleep much last night, but she was still in good spirits.

Yun Qiao said softly, "Don't worry, the Marquis has already said that he asked someone to tell your fortune, and he said you will live to be a hundred years old."

The old lady laughed heartily at Yun Qiao's coaxing.

"You are so sweet-mouthed, and your words make people happy. Aunt Qiao, Sanlang lost his parents at a young age, and he is a pitiful child. Please love him more in the future. Grandmother asks you to take care of Sanlang."

"Look at what you said. I'm still thinking about your love. If you don't love me, I won't love your Sanlang either."

Yun Qiao's playful words made the old lady very happy.

Gu Heng seemed like a tool, taking pulses, ordering servants to boil medicine, and preparing meals.

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiao said to the old lady, "Old lady, I have a doctor named Zhang who you have met. I asked her to come and take care of you, but she has to make sure you are well again."

The old lady asked Doctor Zhang to prepare meals for her at the princess's residence. Yun Qiao felt that the old lady needed Doctor Zhang even more at this moment.

After asking the old lady about her well-being, Yun Qiao left the Marquis' Mansion with her maid.

Before she left, she asked Gu Heng if he had sent a message to Chen Jingyan who was going to the border?

Gu Heng said he had sent it.

But I don’t know when Chen Jingyan will come back?

Regarding the old lady's poisoning, the main culprit, Mr. Chen, was taken away by the government officials, and all the female members of the Chen family were also taken away for questioning. As for Cai, who was pregnant, she lost the baby after several such ordeals.

She asked her family to take her away, and left the sick child to the care of the first wife, Mrs. Yu.

Yu is also suspected of murdering the old lady.

Uncle Chen was executed.

Yu was imprisoned and would have to spend at least ten or eight years in prison. The couple took all the responsibility. On the contrary, Chen Yusheng was cleared of all charges and released without charge, but all the property of the Chen family's eldest branch was confiscated.

All the property, farmland and shops that were previously allocated to Chen Yusheng were confiscated.