Mentioning Lianxin, Granny Wu's face darkened. However, Lianxin's death was inevitable; it was that unlucky girl to overhear things she shouldn't have. But, having said all that, she couldn't say anything more. She put down the tonics she had brought and left the courtyard, turning back every few steps.

After leaving the Snow Garden, she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she found a secluded spot near the gate and stood there for over an hour. No one passed by or entered the courtyard during that hour.

Um……

She nodded thoughtfully and quietly disappeared into the night.

However, she was unaware that her every move was being watched by others. A figure in the darkness quickly followed her, while another figure entered the Snow Garden.

...

In the middle of the night, Qian Bowen's coughing almost shook the entire Qian mansion; the sound of his half-dead cough was so clear in the quiet night.

Su sat on the edge of the bed like an ice sculpture, her tears already dried, her heart aching so much that she had lost all feeling.

Are we really just going to stand by and watch Bowen cough until he dies?

She's been pleading with the master for days, but he still hasn't agreed. The old lady won't see her at all, and Granny Yang sent someone to look for Master Sai, but there's still no news.

She stayed up day and night for several days straight, and apart from drinking water, she didn't eat anything. At this point, she had been driven to the brink of despair.

Hearing footsteps at the door, she stood up excitedly: "How is it? Did you see him?"

"They say the old lady wants the eldest young lady to stay home and reflect on her mistakes, and even the madam can't see her. I've been trying to talk to that girl Yunhe for a while, but she just won't budge and won't let me in." Granny Wu shook her head helplessly. If it were Lianxin, she would have gone in long ago.

Madam Su gave a cold snort and said in a low voice, "It seems that this girl named Yunhe is not simple. I sent people to investigate her background before, but they found nothing. I'm afraid this girl is not simple!"

"Yes! With someone like that by the side of the eldest young lady, things become much more difficult." Granny Wu frowned, paused, and then said, "The second and fourth young ladies also returned from the palace today. The Liu family has been very quiet these past two days, most likely because the marriage has fallen through."

"At a time like this, how can I care about anything else? Try to find Granny Yang. Even if you can't see Lord Sai, she should at least come back and give us an answer. It's been two days. Could something have gone wrong? Bowen is only hanging on by pills. My heart is pounding with anxiety." Madam Su gripped the silk handkerchief tightly in her hand, glancing with pity at her son lying on the bed, almost on the verge of death.

"Don't worry, Master. I sent people to look for Granny Wu early this morning. She should be back soon. Please wait here, I'll go find her right away." Granny Wu finished speaking, turned and left the room, heading straight for the backyard.

Before long, Granny Wu returned, bringing with her Granny Yang, who was covered in injuries. Granny Yang had been carried back by the servants; it was a miracle she had survived.

Now, seeing her master, she broke down and wailed, "Master, I've finally come back to see you alive! I've suffered so much, Master..."

"Who could have done such a cruel thing?" Madam Su could tell that Granny Yang's external injuries, though seemingly severe, were far less serious than her internal injuries. Granny Yang was quite skilled; how could she have been injured like this? Could it be...?